Big Business Happenings In Culpeper

Culpeper Star Exponent

Business Monday

February 4, 2013

Jim Charapich

 

 

First I want to congratulate the Century 21 Team for their success. They put Culpeper on the map in many ways every day. However, this time, they did in real fashion. Number #1 Nationally is hard to beat. It is a rare pleasure to share in such great success for one of our community businesses. Way to go Century 21 New Millennium - Culpeper.

Next, The Culpeper Star Exponent event – The Bridal Show was a fantastic event. I was invited to attend and so glad that I did. Though I am not in the market for wedding services… yet… I was inspired by the businesses that supported the event. They were very creative and energetic in displaying their products. The setting was like a Hollywood production. I especially applaud the Star Exponent for recognizing the need for this in our region and then delivering with such class. Well done CSE.

There was a significant event that went almost unnoticed in the past month. I need to say thank you to Chris Hively, and his team at the Town. Under his leadership, the Town identified a new reserve of water. While our headlines are dominated with dramatic events, the Town was quietly securing our community’s future water needs. This is a big deal in my estimation. Our community was fortunate to have visionary leaders in developing the water supply such as Mountain Run Lake and Lake Pelham. Mr. Hively, Mayor Coleman, and the leadership at the Town deserve a lot of credit for this milestone. This is excellence in Government.

In addition, the Chamber celebrated the graduation of the 2012 Class of Lead Culpeper this past week. The class began last spring and completed their final session in January of this year. Our hope is that the Leaders that participated in the program will exercise their knowledge to move Culpeper forward. They were inspired by the many leaders that have paved the way for our community success today. There are several organizations that have already taken advantage of these newly minted leaders by asking them to serve on committees and boards. One has even applied to volunteer at the State level in forming plans for the future of Virginia Business, representing Culpeper. Congratulations to the Class of 2012 – Lead on!!!

Finally, looking to the future, The Chamber, in partnership with Germanna, many Non-Profits, and Businesses, will bring some of the most interesting speakers to our Professional Development Conference.  The event is this Thursday February 7^that Germanna Community College – Daniel Technology Center. There will be sessions on Health Care Reform, Doing Business with Local and State Government, Seven Effective Practices for Organizations, and Search Engine Optimization to name a few. Go to www.CulpeperChamber.com to register today. Lunch and CEU’s are included.