What's up at the chamber?

Published in the Culpeper Star Exponent 7/25/2011

What is going on at the Chamber? That is a question that I am frequently asked. Naturally, I have an inventory of what we have on the schedule. However, the months ahead seem busier than usual at the Chamber and for good reason…

First we have elections coming up this November for local and state positions. We are planning a candidates forum breakfast for local elected officials to be held on October 21st at Germanna. We are also planning a state level candidates forum. With redistricting, Culpeper is now represented by three Senators and two Delegates. We plan to have a breakfast forum for state candidates on October 7th at Germanna as well. Please save the date for these and look for registration information at CulpeperChamber.com.

We will host the Chamber Annual Business Industry & Education Day at Culpeper High School on August 19th. This allows our businesses to welcome the teachers to another year and offer information about our local products and services. Register at the Chamber website.

The Pepper Open is one of the premier golf tournaments in the area. The event has grown year after year and we already have half of the foursomes filled. The event is on September 26th. We have a special “gift” for the participating golfers this year, a must have…. Space is limited so sign up early to take advantage of this networking opportunity.

We are working on several “Media Marketing Seminars” with our local marketing partners for the fall. The programs are designed to develop marketing efforts that reach beyond Culpeper... in time for the holiday season. This is powerful and important to stimulating sales for local business. Keep an eye on the Chamber website for registration information.

On September 1st Leo Liu will be at Germanna at 5:30 PM to talk about the China trip in April of 2012. He is the owner of Citslinc International and will be able to answer your questions about the Culpeper to China Trip. You will want to be there.

Mark your calendars for the evening of November 3rd. We will bring together another exciting Annual Awards Banquet this year. Get your silent auction items in early for more visibility. We plan to build anticipation with web postings of your items before the banquet. Make sure to bring your out of town associates to the banquet. Our business community is vibrant and impressive. This is one of the best places to meet and greet some of the sharpest minds in Virginia…