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Fall 2010

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Fall 2010

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce, 500 EastMain Street, Suite 700,Norfolk, VA 23510. Periodical postage paid atNorfolk, VAPOSTMASTER. Postmaster sendaddress changes to Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 Main Street, Suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510.

OFFICERS:H. Nelson Adcock, Jr., CHAIRDavid Durham, TREASURERRobert M. Boyd, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRJack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO

DIRECTORMEMBERSHIPSandy Sekeet757-664-2530

VICE PRESIDENTDEVELOPMENT&MARKETINGSarah M. Lampert757-664-2503

MANAGERCOMMUNICATIONSLisa Jones757-664-2531

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THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(6) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION.

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JULYAmericare PlusBreakthru! ConsultingCarolina Cupcakery LLCChesapeake SquareMallFranciscus Homes, Inc.Hampton University College of Virginia BeachMandel Tour & Travel, LLCMichael & Son ServicesMiwa Design and GraphicsNestleWaters North AmericaNorth Star First ResponsePizza Hut - GreenbrierPNC Financial Consulting & AssociatesPollard’s Chicken atWoods CornerSears Garage SolutionsServiceMaster of the SouthsideTRUE Services, LLCW. L. Black & Assoc.xTuple

AUGUSTAaronMountain, Inc.Able Computer Services, Inc.Advance CFOAffordable Concierge, LLCAllegraMarketing Print &MailAMPMOR Electric Corp.Angel Care Private Duty Nursing ServicesBarbaraMoulton - Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBigTop EntertainmentThe Boeing CompanyBrick House DinerBSI - Business Solutions InternationalDynamic Plumbing and GasFarmers Insurance – Debbie SuddethFreedom Personal DevelopmentGDC EmbroideryGrand FurnitureHourigan Construction Corp.Humana/Chenequa AvelinoKeystone Tax Associates LLC

Korving & Company, LLCKris Weaver Real Estate TeamLargo FinancialLearningRxLiberty Tax Service - NorfolkMacArthur PharmacyThe Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.Noah Enterprises, Inc.Nuvia Rivera & AssociatesPanera Bread - Constitution Dr.Papa Murphy’sPNTB Solutions Inc.Seventh Point Advertising, Marketing &Public Relations

The Virginia Beach Field HouseVirginia Oncology Associates

SEPTEMBERThe Bead Goes OnCarrabba’s Italian GrillThe Chamberlin

G.L. Kirk BuildersHampton RoadsMaintenance Group, LLCIdentity Marketing & Promotional, LLCIssues & Answers Network Inc.Kaplan College - Chesapeake CampusKayak Nature ToursMax & Erma’s Restaurant – Virginia Beach Blvd.Members Trust Credit UnionRestaurant DepotRoses Department Store - PortsmouthSea Shore Realty, Inc.Shine ServicesSpectrum Financial, Inc.Ultra Tan Studios, Inc. – Shore Dr.Ultra Tan Studios, Inc. – First Colonial Rd.UPS – Virginia BeachUrban RenaissanceVisions of Truth Community DevelopmentCorporation

We Are TitansXerox Corporation

Sleep InnSpeedPro ImagingThe Look Salon & Day SpaWorkersChoiceUSAWTVZ-TVWB33

OCTOBERAArrow Advertising Virginia BeachABC Digital Secure, LLPAccounting Results, LLCAdoptions From the HeartAll That Jewelry L.L.C.BFPE International Fire, Safety & SecurityBuffy Drake - AFLACCabler Consulting GroupChick-fil-A - Harbor ViewDDL OMNI Engineering LLCDSCIEdible Arrangements – Janaf, NorfolkExpense Reduction Analysts

Firestone Complete Auto Care – GeneralBooth Blvd.

Guidance Law Firm, P.C.Home Technology byMaster’sJensen Apparel CompanyJKMAssociates, Inc.Kelly Services, Inc.LTC Financial PartnersM.H.West & Co.Mid Atlantic Benefit SolutionsOutback Steakhouse- Kempsville (Fordham)Richmond International RacewaySitters / Companion Adult Care GroupSonalysts, Inc.TAB Norfolk-Newport NewsTarget Marketing GroupWatchcard Fleet FuelingManagement

Welcome NewMembers Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com

Sync757, the young professionalsprogram of the Chamber, has anew team. (pictured from left) JedLynch, Communications; LindseySigafoos, Sync757 Staff Leader;and Juan Johnson, Administration

Chamber CreatesJFCOM Task Force

As amember, you can increase your visibility by submitting a “Chamber Voices” col-umn for inclusion on the Chamber’s website and monthly electronic newslettereConnect. Launched in 2008, the “Chamber Voices” section of the Chamber’s web-sitewas developed to help members gain valuable information from fellow Cham-ber members. Share your knowledge on a business-related topic, whileestablishing your business as an expert. To submit a “Chamber Voices” column,contact Sandy Sekeet at 757-664-2530.

AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER

JANETMCCASKEYOwner, McCaskey & Associates

Farmers Insurance

Congratulations to Janet McCaskey, who has beennamed the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Quarter.Janet began volunteering as an Ambassador inMarch 2009. At the beginning of each month, Janetschedules Chamber events on her calendar first, so thatshe has priority in her planning. Explaining why sheenjoys volunteering with the Chamber, Janet said, “Iget to meet so many new people, and hopefullyshare with them my knowledge and experience as abusiness owner.” Janet’s enthusiasm in promotingchamber events and activities, as well as her ability tomake potential and existingmembers feel comfortable,make her an excellent Chamber Ambassador.

The Ambassador Committee is a diverse group of 25volunteers who are dedicated to making a differencein the Chamber and the community. Ambassadors areliaisons between the Chamber and new and existingmembers.

Rear Admiral Craig Quigley, U.S. Navy (Ret.), briefs the Chamber’s JFCOM TaskForce at an October 26 meeting

Since Secretary of Defense Robert Gates’s August 9announcement of the potential closure of U.S. JointForces Command (JFCOM), the Hampton Roads Chamberof Commerce has been engaged in the issue. The proposedJFCOM closure is a significant impact to the HamptonRoads community. JFCOM directly employs approximately5,650 in the Hampton Roads region, and an estimated5,150 additional indirect and induced jobs are createdthrough activities related to the Command’s presence.These 10,800 jobs generate an estimated $600 millionin regional personal income. The Chamber is committed toworking with our regional partners, Virginia’s Congressionaldelegation, local city leaders and regional partners to retainJFCOM and its associated missions. We will fully engagethe resources of the Chamber and our affiliate, the SmallBusiness Development Center of Hampton Roads, to assistin transition.

On behalf of its membership, the Hampton Roads Chamberof Commerce sent a letter to President Obama on August23 expressing its disappointment in closure announcement.The Chamber urged the President to reconsider and havea dialogue with state and federal leaders. The Presidenthas not responded to the Chamber’s letter.

In September, the Chamber formed a special JFCOMTask Force aimed at addressing the issue on a local level.The task force, made up of approximately 25 businessvolunteers, is concentrating on a three-part strategy of“reject, retain and replace.” John Peterson, Senior VicePresident of Development for Terry-Peterson Companies,serves as Task Force Chair and Suffolk City CouncilmanRobert Barclay serves as a liaison between the counciland the task force.

The JFCOM Task Force held its first meeting on October26 in Suffolk. Rear Admiral Craig Quigley, U.S. Navy (Ret.),Executive Director, Hampton Roads Military & FederalFacilitiesAlliance (HRMFFA), provided the groupwith insightand an update. In addition, Darryl Gosnel, President & CEOof the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance(HREDA), spoke to the task force about his organization’sefforts to recruit new businesses and industries to theregion. Patrick Roberts, Suffolk’s Deputy CityManager, andKevin Hughes, Suffolk’s Director of Economic Development,provided an update from the city.

Sabrina Lee Evans joined the Chamber in Septemberas the new Administrative Coordinator for MunicipalAffairs. A native New Yorker for over 30 years, Sabrinarelocated to the state of Virginia in 2009 with her husband,Reverend Barrielevia Evans. Sabrina spent 15 years inNew York City working for Time Inc., A Time WarnerCompany, as an IT Customer Service Administrator.

Sandy Sekeet, Membership Director, has beenawarded a scholarship by the Virginia Association ofChamber of Commerce Executives to attend nextspring’s VACCE Institute program. CongratulationsSandy!

In August, Sara Wilson joined LEAD Hampton Roadsas Coordinator. A Norfolk native, Sara most recentlyworked at Pender and Coward law firm as an IT Clerk.In 2006, she graduated from Francis Marion University,in South Carolina,with a degree in Business Administrationand a concentration in Marketing. She had a soccerscholarship during her four years at FMU.

CHAMBER CORNER

Jack Ankerson, Executive Director, Hampton RoadsSports Commission and Vice President of SportsDevelopment, HamptonRoadsChamber of Commerce,was inducted into the Hampton Roads Sports Hall ofFameonOctober 26. Jack has spentmore than30 yearspromoting sports inHamptonRoadsasanadministratorand announcer.

Tosha Caldero is the newMembership Coordinator atthe Chamber. Tosha was born and raised in VirginiaBeachandattendedPrincessAnneHighSchool. Shehastravelled the world extensively, but is happy to be backhome inHamptonRoads. Prior to joining theChamber inSeptember, Toshaworked in a variety of fields.

Also serving as members ofthe 2011 Executive Committee:Immediate Past ChairRobert M. BoydBB&T

President and CEOJack Hornbeck, CCEHampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair, Communications &MarketingSusan BlackmanWillcox & Savage, PC

Vice Chair, Governmental AffairsDavid DurhamSunTrust Bank

Vice Chair, Leadership ProgramsGregory FrenchSpectrum Financial

Vice Chair, MembershipMarino SantarelliWachovia, A Wells Fargo Company

Vice Chair, Small BusinessWilliam Holloran, Jr.DZ Atlantic, Inc.

Vice Chair, SportsC. Grigsby Scifres, Esq.Willams Mullen

Co-Chair, SustainableResources CampaignMichael DudleySentara Optima Health Plans

Co-Chair, SustainableResources CampaignJohn W. WilsonWBR Insurance Agency LLC

Chair, Sync757Jason KullerSigns By Tomorrow-Chesapeake

Chair, Hampton Roads Business PACW. S. Miller, IIIKITCO Fiber Optics

Vice Chair, At LargeSusan ArcherOld Dominion Steel & Container Co., Inc.

Vice Chair, At LargeDeborah ButlerNorfolk Southern Corp.

Vice Chair, At LargeStephen RomineLeClair Ryan

Vice Chair, At LargeLeigh WoisardCox Communications, LLC

Chair, Chesapeake DivisionShepelle Watkins-WhiteShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting & Law,PLLC

Chair, Norfolk DivisionMichael FowlerMerrill Lynch

Chair, Portsmouth DivisionJennifer SmithBon Secours Maryview Medical Center

Chair, Suffolk DivisionDarren SchultzCopico

Chair, Virginia Beach DivisionLinwood BranchDays Inn at the Beach

General CounselHugh L. Patterson, Esq.Willcox & Savage, PC

Individuals elected toserve as members of theChamber’s Board ofDirectors beginning inDecember 2010:Bill BellNorthrup Grumman Shipbuilding

Mike BenedettoTFC

Wynn DixonChesapeake Regional Medical Center

Gaelo de la FuenteFarm Fresh

Dwight EtheridgeTivest Development & Construction

Steve FuschettiGannett Media Technologies International

Aubrey LayneGreat Atlantic Real Estate

Joe WittOld Point National Bank

Jim WoffordMacArthur Center

Chamber Announces its 2011 Leadership

ChairNelson Adcock began his career at the NorfolkNaval Shipyard in 1980 as a Nuclear Engineer. Heleft the shipyard in 1984 and joined FurmaniteAmerica, Inc. as a staff engineer. In October 1987,he became President of Furmanite America. In

1992, Nelson co-founded a consulting engineering company,GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc.,which specializes in geotechnical,environmental, hazardous material, and mechanical engineering.GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. has completed over 5,000 projectsfor more than 700 clients. Local projects have included the ConvergenceCenter development, the USSWisconsin berthing, Virginia BeachConvention Center, 31st Street Hilton Hotel, and the Half MooneCruise and Celebration Terminal. Nelson served as the Chamber’s2010 Chair.

Chair-ElectMaurice A. Jones is President of Pilot Media,the largest print, digital and direct marketingorganization in Hampton Roads. Pilot Media’sbusinesses include TheVirginian-Pilot, Pilot Direct,Pilot Interactive and Targeted Publications +Media.

Maurice has served as President and Publisher of The Virginian-Pilotsince 2008. Maurice joined Landmark Media Enterprises, owner ofPilot Media, in 2005, serving as Vice President of the LandmarkPublishing Group. In 2006, Jones joined PilotMedia as Vice PresidentandGeneralManager.Mauricehasserved theHamptonRoadsChamberof Commerce as Vice Chair of both the Marketing & CommunicationsCommittee andMembership Committee.

TreasurerDeborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior VicePresidentatHarveyLindsayCommercialRealEstate.Deborah’s experience includes office property salesand leasing, commercial development,mergers andacquisitions, and operational management. She is

focused on brokerage and business development for the company’sbrokerage and property management operations. Deborah is activein the community and serves on the Board of several State and regionalorganizations.

MembersDialoguewith Local CongressmenHeading into the midterm elections, theHampton Roads Chamber of Commerceand its HRBizPAC hosted a U.S. CongressionalIssues Luncheon on October 25 in Norfolk,attracting a crowd of 150 business leaders.As the voice of business, the Chamber strivesto offer its members quality programs andaccess to elected leaders.

Speakers included Congressman RandyForbes (R-04), CongressmanGlennNye (D-02),Congressman Bobby Scott (D-03), andCongressman Robert Wittman (R-01). ShepMiller, Chair of the Chamber’s HRBizPAC,emceed the discussion, which included top-ics such as taxation, national defense, cardcheck legislation, the port, transportation,the war in Afghanistan, and health care.After each speaker’s remarks, those in theaudience had an opportunity to ask questions.

Thanks to our sponsors: WorkersChoiceUSA(Presenting); KITCO Fiber Optics (Gold); BB&T;Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering;Goodman& Company, LLP (Silver LegislativeAffairs Partners); Verizon Communications(Bronze Legislative Affairs Partner); and KlettConsulting Group, Inc. (Program).

(from left) Congressman Glenn Nye (D-02), Congressman Randy Forbes (R-04), Congressman Robert Wittman (R-01), andCongressman Bobby Scott (D-03)

At the September 29, 2010 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected as the Chamber’s 2011 officers. Theseleaders took office at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on December 8. The Chamber thanks its 2011 officers fortheir commitment to serve.

Shep Miller (at podium) emceed the event as business leaders heard from local Congressmen and asked questions

For a listing of all Chamber events, go to events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com

Where dowe stand onlegislativeissues?ThenextGeneralAssemblyconvenes January 11, 2011.

Download our 2011 State Legislative Proposals on the“Advocacy Page” of HamptonRoadsChamber.com.

Agroup of 95 Hampton Roads residents traveled on a Chamber-hosted trip to China from September 14-23. The trip includedmemorable sites and unforgettable cultural experiences in Beijing,Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Thiswas the first international trip the Chamber has hosted. Due toits success, the Chamber is currently planning an eight-day trip inNovember 2011 toSpain. Please visit HamptonRoadsChamber.comfor details.

On October 20, more than 100 Chamber members and 41elected officials attended the Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce’s 7th Annual Legislative Reception at the TownCenter City Club in Virginia Beach. This event gives the businesscommunity the opportunity to meet legislators prior to theGeneral Assembly Session,while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.The Chamber presented its 2011 legislative priorities for theupcoming General Assembly session.

Thanks to event sponsors Bon Secours Virginia Health System(Presenting); KITCO Fiber Optics, Signal 88 Security and VirginiaNatural Gas (Silver), and Virginia Beach Convention Center &Distinctive Gourmet (Bronze). In addition, the Chamber thanks its2010 Legislative Partners: BB&T; Clark Nexsen, Architecture &Engineering,Goodman&Co. (Silver); andVerizonCommunications(Bronze).

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More than 200 business leaders, elected officials, and otherinvited guests ventured aboard Norfolk Southern’s restoredvintage railcars on October 21 for a special passenger train trippresented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Theevent, sponsored by Norfolk Southern Corp., provided the groupwith a preview of passenger rail service on a nearly four-hour154-mile roundtrip from Norfolk to Petersburg. Passenger rail

service is expected to launch in less than three years taking peopleon Amtrak from Norfolk to Richmond, Washington, D.C. and upthe East Coast.

Marino Santarelli, Wachovia’s Southside Hampton Roads marketexecutive, said, “Spending a good part of my career in the North, Ihave experienced the incredible advantage of taking the ACELAbetween NYC, Philly, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Union Station inDC. The calm, socializing, and timeliness thatwere experienced onthe road to Petersburgwere just a ‘tease’ of what’s to come. I waitin great anticipation.”

Virginia’s Transportation Board has set aside $93 million to makethe necessary improvements, including upgrading some sectionsof the track and enhancing the signal system. Currently, NorfolkSouthern operates 15-18 freight trains a day on the lines. Thosewho want to take a passenger train to D.C., currently have totravel to Newport News. The new service would operate out ofa transportation center at Norfolk’s Harbor Park.

ChamberOffersMembers Glimpse at Passenger Rail Service

(from left) Delegate Bob Purkey and Senator FrankWagner

Chamber HostsNearly 100 on Trip to China

(from left) Marie Ringler, the Honorable Faye Mitchell, and Kevin Cosgrove, Esq.

TRUSTEE PROFILE

Wells Fargo prides itself on itsability to be a local community bankwith local decision-making, whileproviding the sophisticated financialproducts and services of a larger

institution. With over 950 team members locally, WellsFargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage,and consumer and commercial finance through more than55 banking stores, 82 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.comand wachovia.com), and other distribution channels.

Wachovia isnowaWellsFargocompanyandourcommitmentto service continues. From2009-2010,Wells Fargowas the#1SBA lender in Virginia by dollar volumewith $18.9millionin loans. Wells Fargo also takes pride in its long-standinghistory of philanthropic activities in Virginia. In 2009,WellsFargo contributed more than $525,000 to nonprofits andschools inHamptonRoads throughcorporateand foundationgiving and will do the same in 2010. Wells Fargo believesit has an obligation to play a role in ensuring HamptonRoads continues to thrive and grow.

Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financialneedsandhelp themsucceedfinancially. Formore informationor to locate a Wachovia/Wells Fargo banking store nearyou, call toll free1-800-922-4684orvisitwww.wachovia.com.

Marino SantarelliSouthside Hampton RoadsMarket Executive, Wachovia,AWells Fargo Company

11th AnnualStateof theRegionDraws LargeCrowds

Chamber BringsTogetherMembers and Legislators

(from left) Thom Prevette, Director of Advocacy and Community Relations, Bon SecoursVirginia Health System; Lisa Kersey, Administrative Director, Business Development, BonSecours Virginia Health System; Delegate Chris Stolle; and Virginia Beach CouncilmanJimWood

(from left) Delegate Barry Knight, Senator Ralph Northam, and Delegate Sal Iaquinto

(from left) Dr. James Koch; Angela Blackwell Carter, Vice President, Leadership Programs, Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce; andMichael Dudley, President, Optima Health

LEAD Hampton Roads presented the 11th annual State of the Region address on October 6 on the Southside in Norfolk and onOctober 12 on the Peninsula in Newport News. More than 800 business and community leaders and elected officialsin total attended the events to hear Dr. James Koch, Board of Visitors Professor of Economics and President Emeritus, Old DominionUniversity, present the program.

Dr. Koch said that in the next 5-10 years, the region will not see a lot of economic growth. The three main issues facing the areaare defense spending, transportation, and risingwater levels. The State of the Region address covered the recent announcement ofthe Joint Forces Command closure, transportation (light rail in particular), the port, tourism, the housing market, and jobs.

Thank you to sponsors Optima Health (Presenting); Bon Secours Virginia Health System (Platinum); Damuth Trane and JoKell (Gold);Cox Communications (Media); Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering: Willcox & Savage, PC: and Virginia Beach ConventionCenter and Distinctive Gourmet (Silver).

All 11 of the State of the Region reports can be viewed at www.odu.edu/forecasting.

The Chesapeake Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce held its 2010 Volunteer Recognition Luncheonon September 8. This annual event brought together nearly150 business leaders and elected officials from the region.Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff provided remarks.

The Honorable FayeW. Mitchell, Clerk of the Circuit Court,received the 2010MarianP.WhitehurstWomen in LeadershipAward. Mitchell was elected as Clerk of Court of the CircuitCourt in 2004 and she volunteerswith the Chesapeake RotaryClub and American Cancer Society. Marie Ringler of DaleCarnegieTraining,washonoredwith theChesapeakeDivision’sChairman’s Award. TheChesapeakeDivision’s 2010Volunteerof the Year Award was presented to Kevin Cosgrove, Esq.of Hunton & Williams LLP. Thanks to Presenting SponsorTowneBank.

CHAMBER HONORS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

MilitaryCitizenof theYearNamed

(from left)Mason Andrews, Chair of the Norfolk Division, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce; PettyOfficer 1st Class BleuMoore; Rear AdmiralMark Boensel; and NorfolkMayor Paul Fraim

Ata luncheon held on October 8 in Norfolk, the Hampton RoadsChamber of Commerce recognized Mass CommunicationsSpecialist 1st Class Bleu Moore as the 2010 Military Citizen of theYear. Moore is the Leading Petty Officer in the Public Affairs Office,U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

The award is named in honor of Samuel T. Northern, a local business-manwho devoted most of his life to strengthening the relationshipbetween the local community and the military. The annual awardrecognizes the military citizen who has made the most significantcontribution in the area of community service. Moore has donatedover 900 hours of his personal time locally to Meals on Wheels,the Norfolk Interfaith Partnership, and the Virginia Chapter of the

Rough RidersMotorcycle Club. The Rough Riders Motorcycle Clubdrawsmembers fromveteransofallwarsand isdedicated toveterans’causes and POW/MIA issues and awareness. Moore has led theRough Riders in community involvement projects throughoutHampton Roads, and through his efforts, he raisedmore than $3,000for their charitable projects.

Thank you to sponsors: City of Norfolk (Presenting); Dale CarnegieTraining/Wade Powell & Assoc., Inc. (Gold); Cox Communications(Media); GEICO (Gold Military Partner); Bank of America, FirstCommand, Lockheed Martin, Strayer University (Silver MilitaryPartner); and G4 Secure Solutions, Regent University, Saint LeoUniversity (Bronze Military Partner).

Photo courtesy of Norfolk Southern

Travelers visited China’s Tiger Hill

Business Community Hears from VirginiaBeach Public Schools Superintendent

(from left) Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce; Thelma Drake, Director, Department of Rail and Public Transportation; and Deb Butler, Executive VPof Planning and CIO, Norfolk Southern

TheHamptonRoadsChamber of Commerce held its VirginiaBeach State of the Schools & Partners in EducationLuncheon on October 13 at the Virginia Beach ConventionCenter. Approximately 175 attendees heard from Dr. JamesMerrill, Superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools,who provided a closer look at the return on investment theschool division is providing taxpayers. He discussedstrengths and challenges aswell as included an overview ofCompass to 2015, the strategic plan guiding change andimprovement to the city’s public education services. Those inattendancewere asked to volunteer in the schools, become amentor, support the Education Foundation, and to be anadvocate for children. Thanks to sponsors: Dominion Power(Presenting) and Cox Communications (Media).

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