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Chamber News Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Monthly Newsletter: January 2018 Are you looking to get lean in 2018? Whether is it for yourself or your business, read what services Chamber member Roxtar Consulting and Winchester Weight Loss offer. Continue reading page 3. Get Lean in 2018!
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Chamber NewsTop of Virginia Regional Chamber Monthly Newsletter: January 2018
Are you looking to get lean in 2018? Whether is it for yourself or your business, read what services Chamber member Roxtar Consulting and Winchester Weight Loss offer.
Continue reading page 3.
Get Lean in 2018!
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Why Join the Chamber?Chamber membership is a value-add enhancement for your business brand. Con-
sumers have positive perceptions of members and their businesses. According to a 2014 study conducted by the Schapiro Group, 49% of consumers were more likely to think favorably of a local business if it was a member of the local Chamber, and 80% were more likely to purchase a product or service from a Chamber member!
You are making a valuable business connection by joining the Chamber. Our Cham-ber staff is available to discuss member benefits, scheduled events, educational op-portunities, and to evaluate how our Chamber can help your business grow. Please feel free to contact us at any time to arrange a concierge tour of our services. Visit regionalchamber.biz, email [email protected], or call our office at 540-662-4118 to set up a visit!
Chamber CalendarThe full calendar can be viewed at regionalchamber.biz
NEW: Want to sync your calendar with the chamber calendar? Contact Emily Buhl at [email protected] to get set up!
Chamber Testimonial“During the process of going through a recent acquisition, I was asked about net-
working and where our new business comes from. The Chamber was my answer. The lifelong business friends and clients that have come as a result of our continuous Chamber membership are too many to count. We have always been involved with the Chamber at some level and have always enjoyed the benefits of being a part of such a vibrant group. Just being associated with this group of like-minded professionals and having the opportunity to feed off their vibe and energy makes my job a little bit easier.” -Mark Kelly, Miller’s Supplies at Work
Chamber Vision:The Regional Chamber is the
voice of business for Frederick and Clarke Counties and the City of
Winchester, Virginia.
Mission Statement:Provide programs and services to
meet the business and professional needs of
our members.
Chamber CalendarMember Spotlight
Greater Good AwardsPhotos
Chamber Programs2018 New Opportunities
New Members & Renewals
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Board of DirectorsSusan Brooks, Navy Federal Credit
UnionEmily Burner, Shenandoah UniversityCharles Daniels, Fortessa Tableware
Solutions, LLCDee Gibbs, Kraft Heinz Foods
CompanyScott Harvard, First Bank
Carol Koenecke-Grant, Valley Health System
Katrina Meade, City National BankNadine Pottinga, United Way NSV
Janie Shirley, CostcoAdrian Taylor, YHB
Executive CommitteeChair
Bill North, Northstar Consulting
Chair-ElectJohn Lamanna,
Timber Ridge School
Vice-ChairTracy Vosika,
George Mason Mortgage, LLC
TreasurerJohn Fox, Greenwood Grocery
Past-ChairMitch Moore,
Shenandoah University
Index:
January 3Lead Share | Winchester B2B
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Contact Greg Vossler for
location
January 9Business After Hours
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Historic Gateway
NEW: RSVP REQUIRED
January 18Lead Share | Growth
Connections10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NW Works
January 3Lead Share | Wealth Builders
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. La Quinta
January 16Business and Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
La QuintaNEW: RSVP REQUIRED
January 18Young Professionals Group
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Bright Box
NEW: RSVP REQUIRED
January 4Lead Share | Growth
Connections10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NW Works
January 17Lead Share | Wealth Builders
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. La Quinta
January 26Greater Good Awards &
Membership Meeting5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Clarion Inn & Conference Center
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Jim Bowie| President, Roxtar ConsultingRoxtar is the business consulting and training firm that helps organizations realize rapid re-
sults in weeks. We focus on Operational Excellence, Investment Management (including due diligence, turnarounds, and work-outs), and Business Essentials. Our unique approach and simplified framework help our commercial, government, and non-profit clients define strategy, enhance their internal business processes, and maximize workforce results to drive customer engagement and achieve lasting, meaningful business transformation.
A message from Roxtar Consulting’s President, Mr. Jim Bowie, “our goal is to transform our clients into the rock stars of their industries. We provide recognized experts who immerse them-selves in your world to fully understand your culture and the context of your strategic and op-erational challenges and work selflessly to help you designate and achieve your objectives. It’s important to me that we bring something innovative, unique, inspirational, and impactful to all our clients, and I am blessed to be surrounded by phenomenal teammates who are passion-ate about our customers’ success.”
Shenandoah University, in partnership with Roxtar Consulting, is offering Lean Six Sigma train-ing. These sought-after courses will take place during the evening at two locations to accom-modate busy schedules and allow participants to absorb and apply the information quickly and effectively.
“Lean” focuses on improving the flow of your processes. “Six Sigma” focuses on controlling your processes. “Lean Six Sigma” combines these two proven frameworks to maximize efficien-cy (labor, materials, and costs), effectiveness (quality), and expediency (speed) in any organi-zation, including commercial, government, and non-profit.
Lean Six Sigma training for your team members provides a cross-functional, enterprise-wide, and competitive differentiator - the capability for innovative continuous improvement.For more information visit: www.su.edu/business/special-programs/lean-six-sigma/
Jaqueline Shoemaker | Owner & Founder, Winchester Weight LossWinchester Weight Loss , owner and founder, Jacqueline Shoemaker, RN, MSN, FNP-BC is a
Family Nurse Practitioner with over seventeen years of experience in the fields of medical nutri-tion therapy, weight loss, corporate wellness and fitness, and private nutrition coaching.
At Winchester Weight Loss, an individualized and personalized program is created for every client with the same underlying theme… Eat CLEAN! Helping clients make lifestyle changes that support health and longevity is the goal of Winchester Weight Loss. Both personal and corporate nutrition programs are designed to educate clients on healthy nutrition through real food. Winchester Weight Loss’s programs focus on attainable and sustainable weight loss pro-grams as well as wellness education. Jacqueline’s goal is to heal the community through good nutrition.
** COSTCO EVENT: Winchester Weight Loss is partnering with chamber member, Costco to host a Wellness and Diabetes event on Saturday, January 20th from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Jacqueline will teach you the latest research on the positive & negative effects of our food, weight loss, and diabetes all while learning how you can afford to eat healthy and more the Costco way. Attendees will participate in a private shopping at Costco, and use a body composition ma-chine. RSVP is appreciated to Janie Lomeli Shirley, [email protected], (540) 722-7435. **
On January 18th at 5:15 in the Stimpson Auditorium at Shenandoah University, Winchester Weight Loss will be hosting a Weight Loss Challenge. Attendees will receive a free body analy-sis. More information can be requested from Kerri Mariano at [email protected]. For more information on Winchester Weight Loss: winchesterweightloss.com
Get Lean with these Chamber Members
Thank you Chamber Elite Investors! Who’s JoinedPlease welcome and patronize these new Chamber members who recently joined November 24 to December 19, 2017.Bowman LibraryKim Bean871 Tasker Rd.Stephens City, VA
Clarke County LibraryLaurine Kennedy36 E. Main St.Winchester, VA
Dr. Dave Leadership Corp.David Miles4 Weems Ln., #306Winchester, VA
Homespire MortgageKevin Patrick44 S. Cameron St. 2A & 2BWinchester, VA
James R. Wilkins Jr. Athletics & Events CenterPam Burke1188 Ralph Shockey Dr.Winchester, VA
Janet ChildsJanet ChildsBerryville, VA
MARS - Mid-AtlanticReceptive ServicesKate ScopettiPO Box 1390Stephens City, VA
Navy Federal Credit UnionKaren Marshall828 Berryville Ave. Winchester, VA& 201 Maranto Manor Dr.Stephens City, VA
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Strike a pose on the red carpet and join us as we salute the best and brightest in the local business community! Twenty-five individuals and businesses have been nominated for the prestigious Great-er Good Awards to be presented on Friday, January 26, at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center. In honor of the Chamber’s 100th anniversary celebrated in 2017 the awards have been christened the “Hollie Awards” after the first Chamber president H. B. “Hollie” MacCormick who presided over the organization when it was chartered in 1917.
Enjoy informal networking over cocktails and a delicious dinner as well as the ever popular Silent Auction. The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is currently seeking donations for the auction. The proceeds from the auction allow your Chamber to offer educational programs, networking events, and business support throughout the year.
The highlight of the program will be the presentation of the prestigious awards of Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. Please help us kick off the new year and recognize outstanding businesses and individuals.
z American Woodmark z Centennial Broadcasting z Charles Harbaugh, IV z Continental z David Richmond, Heart of the
Home Design-Build z Fortessa Tableware Solutions,
an Integrus Holding Company
z Ginger McDaniel z Gore’s Meats z Greg Vossler z Habitat for Humanity Restore z Jacqueline Shoemaker,
Winchester Weight Loss z Rich Weller z Shenandoah University
z Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
z Timber Ridge School z Timothy Coyne z Tina Stevens-Culbreath z Winchester Book Gallery z Winchester Wireless/Custom
ComputersMore information: www.regionalchamber.biz/the-greater-good-awards
GREATER GOODAWARDS& Membership Meeting
THE
January 26, 2018 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Clarion Inn & Conference Center
December
Congratulations to Water Street Financial on their new location at
40 W Piccadilly St.
Thanks to the staff at Holiday Inn Blue Ridge Shadows for hosting
Business After Hours.
Blair and Susan Dolinar, owners of Nibblins, hosting Business and
Breakfast!
Shirley Dodson, Olivia Hilton and Janet Maucione during Business
After Hours.
Todd Thompson, Jamie Stewart, Mitch Moore and Emily Burner at
the Public Policy Breakfast.
Katharine McLeod from Embrace Treatment Foster Care receiving donations.
shenandoahcountryq102.iheart.com
Delegates at the Pre-Legislative Session Breakfast at the George
Washington Hotel.
Congrats to Hunt Country Health Services on their new lo-cation at 31 S Braddock St #109.
Thank you Chairmans Club Investors!
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Young Professionals Group
January 18 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Bright Box TheaterGuest Speaker: Jeff Nicely | Business Development Specialist, Top of Virginia Regional ChamberTopic: The Art of Networking“You arrive alone. Your heart is beating a little faster than normal and suddenly all of your charisma and charm go out the
window. You try to lock eyes with someone so that you can find a temporary home in what can feel like a sea of strangers. But everyone looks happily engaged in conversation.
While this might sound like your experience at a middle school dance, it’s also what many people feel when they enter a networking event. These are completely natural reactions, even for the biggest extroverts. The great news is that people go to these events to meet strangers, so you’re in the same position as everyone else.”
Join YPG and Jeff Nicely to learn how you can navigate and maximize networking events! New for 2018: All attendees are requested to RSVP for YPG.
RSVP at regionalchamber.biz
Valley Business WomenIn 2018 you will hear from local health and nutritional
experts, a well-known media personality, and a profes-sional stylist to offer you advice and motivation as you strive to put your best foot forward as a professional busi-ness woman!
Be sure to add these dates to your calendars and join us for fun, networking, inspiring and educational speak-ers. We’ll be located at a different and popular local venue each time, and guarantee a scrumptious meal and lively company! Plans are also in the works for an evening social or two. Stay tuned for more information as we finalize planning for the 2018 program year. We look forward to seeing you!
z Wednesday, March 21, 11:30 – 1:00 z Wednesday, June 20, 11:30 – 1:00 z Wednesday, September 19, 11:30 – 1:00 z Wednesday, November 14, 11:30 – 1:00
More information at regionalchamber.biz
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� Partnership | DexYPSimplify and dominate your online exposure on top IYP sites. Our Extended Search Solutions expose your business to more ready-to-buy consumers by providing you with a robust pres-ence on our proprietary sites – DexKnows.com, Superpages.com and yellowpages.com and our extended-search partner sites. Just look at these actions taken after searching.Did you know? • 2 out of 3 users start their search intending to make a reservation, appointment or purchase. • 91% of users contact a business after searching. • After searching, 74% of users make a purchase vs 68% of all searchers. • Users spend an average of 34% more per purchases than all searchers. Want to learn more? Contact Jason Holton at 540-539-0231
For a business to succeed, the product or service it provides must be known to potential buyers. Our community is always growing, with new customers readily available. You have to use marketing strategies to create product or service aware-ness to reach new community members. Without marketing, your potential customers may never be aware of your busi-ness offerings and your business may not be given the oppor-tunity to progress and succeed.
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC) offers the 2018 Marketing Opportunities and Pricing Package. The TVRC offers a plethora of marketing opportunities perfect for any budget, big or small.
A couple opportunities include: website banner advertising, job posting, hot deals, ads in the monthly newsletter, email blast, sponsorship and more. Contact Emily at [email protected] or 540-662-4118.
New Year, New Opportunities
� New Member Orientation
� Getting the Word Out
� Networking at Noon
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber has created 2 Face-book groups to encourage members to network. These groups can be found by searching “Top of Virginia Regional Chamber CONNECT” and “Valley Business Women CON-NECT”. Users can post job openings, upcoming events, busi-ness successes, ect. It is a great opportunity to network with fellow chamber members.Join Chamber Connect group: https://goo.gl/P4Jaa6Join Valley Business Women Connect group: https://goo.gl/MA4jY2
� Connect!
Networking at Noon is a new networking opportunity start-ing February 2018! It will be held the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Historic Gateway. Attendees will have the opportunity for open networking, then they will be assigned a seat for lunch and will network within the table and the luncheon will end with a short educational guest speaker.
Registration is required. Registration is $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members.Register at regionalchamber.biz
New Member Orientation will take place the 1st Monday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Top of Virginia Re-gional Chamber office. This is an opportunity for attendees to learn how to maximize their membership through all of the tools the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber offers. This event is free for all members to attend. RSVPs are requested at regionalchamber.biz
� Volunteers NeededThe Chamber is recruiting volunteers for 2018 event plan-
ning committees. If you enjoy working on projects, being creative, and sharing ideas we’d love to talk to you! You’ll meet new people, have the opportunity to network with other Chamber members, get exposure for your business and have some fun while doing it!
2018 events and programs will include the Greater Good Awards dinner, Business at the Bloom, NEW Corporate Chal-lenge, Valley Business Women, Hob Nob in the Valley, the Valor Awards, and Public Policy Committee.
Expectations are attending committee meetings and work-ing the event if possible. Questions? Contact Jody Wall at [email protected] or 540-662-4118 ext. 16.
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C o n t a c t U s :
Office:407 S. Loudoun StreetWinchester, VA 22601
540-662-4118
Renewals
The Valley Business Today Show, featuring the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, airs the fourth Wednesday of every
month at 12:30.theriver953.com
z Adams Nelson - Todd Thompson z ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC. z Element Sports z First Bank & Trust Company z Firstlight Home Care of NW VA z GET WELL NOW, LLC z Greenwood Grocery & Deli z Just Tech z Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service z Pipe-It Plumbers LLC z Runners Retreat z Thermo Fisher Scientific z Wakeland Manor L.C. z Winchester Cold Storage / WCS Logisitics
Renewals from November 24 - December 20, 2017.
Contact Emily Buhl at [email protected]
or 540-662-4118
Want to see your ad here?
Thank You President’s Club Investors!
Oak Stone Craft PizzaPatrick Dinh1000 Valley Ave.Winchester, VA
Roxtar, Inc.Jim Bowie2109 S. Childs Rd.Kearneysville, WV
Shenandoah Valley Civil WarMuseumTerry Heder20 N. Loudoun St.Winchester, VA
Valley Health Surgery CenterAnne Marie Kayashima, RN174 Botanical Blvd.Winchester, VA
Valley Health Urgent CarePierre Gwet-Lock607 E. Jubal Early Dr.& 160 Merchant St., Ste. 200Winchester, VA
Winchester Oral Surgery CenterStephanie Sousa172 Linden Dr., Suite 111Winchester, VA
New Members
Membership PackageThe Top of Virginia Regional Chamber will be mailing out
2018 directories, maps and decals in January. Keep your eyes peeled for an evelope that says membership decal, directory and community map enclosed.
Would you like more directories, or maps?Contact us: 540-662-4118, [email protected]
2018
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Thank You Advertisers!
Contact Emily Buhl at [email protected]
or 540-662-4118
Want to see your ad here?
Membership Package
