Summer 2013

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Summer 2013

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

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OFFICERS:Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR

Michael M. Dudley, CHAIR-ELECT

Susan Blackman, TREASURER

Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO

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

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Thanks To Our

StrategicPartners

For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504.

MAYBryan & Willis Solutions LLCCDG CommerceThe Chick Company, LLC DBA Budget Blinds of the Oceanfront

Cirquesa DreamquestComfort KeepersEternaWell Fitness & WellnessFloat First, LLCThe Gates of West BayThe Health JournalInner Space Systems, Inc. and Garage ConceptsJessica Padilla Tax ServiceKitty Hawk KitesNavy Federal Credit Union/Business ServicesNew Genesis Worship CenternTelos Wireless – Virginia BeachOcean Blue JewelsR. L. Howell, DDS & Assoc. PCR. W. A. Restoration and RemodelingSterling Information Partners, Inc.Transitions Family Violence ServicesVirginia Farm Bureau

JUNEACE Hardware SuffolkADT Security Services/Small Business Div.

Advanced Business Brokerage/CWA Capital Partners

All-Star Glass and Mirror, Inc.Brain Balance Virginia BeachClearview ChurchCRC Health GroupDominion Capital PartnersE.T. LawsonGrassfield Cookies LLCHampton Roads Metro Woman MagazineHuman Enchanced Technologies, LLCI Want It All Consignment BoutiqueInner-View, LTDJaceys DeliJohn White - State FarmLil' Waves LLCThe Master's Touch Painting CompanyMischief's PartiesPandora Jewelry (Lynnhaven Mall)Rick's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Sea Ranch ResortStatewide Fire Protection, LLCTGP Consultants, LLCTownePlace Suites Marriott-Virginia BeachVIRTUol Designs LLCYoung Bold and Beautiful

JULY Bahama Breeze Island GrilleBusiness Consulting ServicesDJP Limitede:countable, LLCEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ Ft. Eustis CampusEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University/NorfolkEnterprise Car Sales - NorfolkEnvirowash of Virginia BeachFenwyck ManorHR Design Partners, LLCJames River Audio Visual Services CorpJamie Pittman - Verizon FiOSLand'or InternationalLoan SimpleProhealth Nursing Services, LLCR2R MarketingReed Integration, Inc.Dr. John Scanlon DO/Addiction MedicineSTAR/System Technologies Advanced ResearchTimitron CorporationVirginia Business Systems

Welcome New Members AnniversariesJoin us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone

membership anniversaries from May - July 2013.

Political Action CommitteeAnnounces Incumbent Endorsements

As a Chamber member, you can post job openings on the Chamber’s JobSearch web page. More than 6,000 people visit the Chamber’s website eachmonth, and the Job Search page has tremendous visibility on the homepage.

Posting a job is easy, quick and free to members. The number of postings is unlimited. Accessthe form to post jobs through the “Member Login” webpage. If you have questions, please contactMarianne Collins at 757-664-2504 or mcollins@hrccva.com.

DIRECTORMEMBERSHIPSandy Sekeet757-664-2530

VICE PRESIDENTDEVELOPMENTSarah M. Lampert757-664-2503

DIRECTORCOMMUNICATIONS &MARKETING Lisa Jones757-664-2531

25 YEARSMaster Cleaners, Inc.OBBCO Safety & Supply, Inc.Pallett Oil Co., Inc.Rowena’s, Inc.Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of

America

20 YEARSHampton Roads Termite &

Pest Control, Inc.SLAIT ConsultingTaylor's Do-It CentersVirginia Beach Vision, Inc.

15 YEARSAmerican Diabetes Assoc.Gold Key ResortsNational Multiple Sclerosis Society,

Hampton RoadsThe New York Times Company

Shared Services Center, Inc.Shred-ItUncle Bob's Self Storage

10 YEARSBeach Marine ServicesBennetts Creek Farm MarketChemical Cleaning SpecialistsKerma Medical Products, Inc.Old Dominion Steel & Container

Co., Inc.TFC Recycling Vicom

5 YEARSBirsch Industries, Inc.Carraro North America , Inc.Commerce Systems GroupExit Realty CentralJay Steer, PC CPAKBSLesner InnTidewater Home Funding, LLCVT Milcom

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On March 21, Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat running for VirginiaGovernor, met with the Hampton Roads Chamber to highlight

campaign issues. McAuliffe believes to be the best place for business,we have to focus on making the Commonwealth the best in efficientgovernment, education and transportation.

He said, “Transportation is a key driver. If you don’t have a systemthat works you will not be able to create economic diversity.” Justas transportation is a core function of government, if commuters are sittingin traffic for two hours a day, that’s not a big incentive to do businessor reside in Virginia.

Regarding education reform, McAuliffe said, “We have got to do better.Education is the single most important thing we can do to build a strongVirginia and what our kids need to build successful lives.”

McAuliffe said, “There is a reason I am a nomination with no competition.I have lived in Virginia for 20 years, I chose to live here and raise my fivechildren.” McAuliffe explained that he wants Virginia to be the best thatit can be for his children and future generations.

The Republican candidate for Governor,Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, metwith 30 business and community leaders at theChamber on June 4. Cuccinelli said, “Stateexperience is unique to me. Whoever youelect on November 5 will have two months toput an entire administration together and, moredifficult, prepare a two-year budget.” He said,“This campaign is focused first and foremoston job creation.” Cuccinelli has a “EconomicGrowth & Virginia Jobs Plan” that proposes to

reduce the individual income tax rate from 5.75% to 5% and reducebusiness income tax from 6% to 4%.

Comparing transportation issues of northern Virginia to Hampton Roads,he agreed that both regions have challenges, but added that HamptonRoads has different challenges given it’s surrounded by water.

Regarding the public private partnership proposal for the Port, he said, “Iwas happy with the outcome of rejecting the proposals.” Cuccinellihas a high standard for the Port and said that we have to have confidencethat every year, Virginia will do better under the proposal than without it.

“In the next Governor’s term, we’re going to have a few years advantagewith the widening of the Panama Canal over our competitors on the eastcoast,” he said. “What I’m proposing, would allow us to double up.” Hewants to bring internationally focused businesses to this region.

His energy strategy includes coal and offshore. “I have not said never touranium mining,” he said. “If we’re going to mine it here, we have to beconfident we can do it safely.”

On July 24, the Hampton Roads Chamber hosted Senator Mark Herring,Democratic candidate for Attorney General. Herring highlighted keycampaign issues, such as transportation and education.

Herring has supported countless transportation packages, and securedfunding for needed overpasses and other road projects. On the passageof HB 2313, he said, “We had an opportunity to move forward orjust continue to stagnate, and I am very proud of the progress wehave made.” He added, “It’s important to be flexible if it accomplishesthe main objective.”

With respect to economic development, Herring noted, “It’simportant to make progress, andtransportation and educationare the fundamental buildingblocks of this.” He went on tosay, “The education componentis not only the right thing to dofor the kids as they grow up,but it helps provide us with awell-trained and highly skilledworkforce.”

Business Leaders Meet with Candidates for Governor and Attorney General

(from left) Ira Agricola, Senior VP of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber; Terry McAuliffe;Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber; and Dean McClain, Municipal Affairs Directorfor the Chamber

After nearly 26 years with the Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce, President and CEO Jack Hornbeck, CCE, will

retire on September 30, 2013.

A 40-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeckhas served Chambers across the East Coast, including inMiddletown, New York; East Hartford, Connecticut; Pensacola,Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. From 1978 to 1980, he served onthe staff of the Norfolk Chamber, before the five southside cityChambers merged into a regional Chamber in 1984.

When asked about his greatest accomplishments, Hornbeck citestransportation legislation as his landmark issue. “Finding adedicated, permanent, and adequate source of revenue to source[Hampton Roads’] transportation infrastructure has been at leasta 20-year effort by the business community and the Chamber,”Hornbeck said. “In fact, I participated in a press conference whilethe issue was working its way through the General Assembly.

[Governor Bob McDonnell] said, 'I know that Jack is retiring andhe wants this to be his legacy,' so to me it’s a really big issue.”

On June 13, Jack was honored at a private retirement celebrationhosted by Willcox & Savage in Norfolk. Friends, family, andbusiness colleagues gathered to wish him farewell. Chairs ofthe Boards from across the region spoke to the crowd, withChamber Chair Deborah Stearns saying, “While there have beenmany changes in the local business community during Jack’stime as President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, hehas not changed his commitment and enthusiasm for the job. Ibelieve Jack’s greatest accomplishments are the Chamber’sexcellent reputation as a leading organization in the region, itssolid financial position, and building a cohesive staff."

Hornbeck was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Awardby the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(VACCE) at its annual meeting on June 27 in Leesburg. The awardhonors a colleague who has made significant contributions tothe advancement of the chamber profession as well as to VACCE.

Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun County Chamberand past president of VACCE, presented Hornbeck with theaward. Howard noted that Jack was named Executive of theYear in 2007 and is one of a handful of executives who haveearned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, theprofession’s highest personal achievement from the AmericanChamber of Commerce Executives.

A search committee is actively pursuing Hornbeck’s replacement,who should be in place by late fall.

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Debra Hamilton Farley, Associate Executive Director andCertified Business Analyst for the Small Business DevelopmentCenter of Hampton Roads (SBDC), was selected as the VirginiaSBDC Network’s State Star for 2013. This annual award recognizesan exemplary performer who makes significant contributions totheir SBDC network and who demonstrates a strong commitment tosmall businesses. In the Virginia SBDC Network, staff membersfrom the 29 statewide offices nominated and then voted forthe award recipient. Jody Keenan, State Director of the VirginiaSBDC Network (pictured left), and Jim Carroll, Executive Directorof the SBDC, presented Debra with the award at a receptionheld in Norfolk on June 4. Debra has worked for the SBDC, anaffiliate of the Hampton Roads Chamber, for 23 years.

CHAMBER CORNER AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Ambassador Committee members who attended the Chamber’s Business After Hours heldat the Norfolk Waterside Marriott were (from left) Lamont Maddox, Guidance Law FirmP.C.; Rhonnda Claiborne, Keller Williams Elite; Patrick Kelly, CMIT Solutions of Virginia BeachMetro; Nicki Tickle, Panera Bread; and Heather Platz, Regent University

The Ambassador Committee is a diverse group of approximately15 volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the Chamber andthe community. Ambassadors are liaisons between the Chamberand new and existing members. These volunteers help the Chamber’smembership department bring in new members and inform currentmembers of the benefits, services and programs offered by theChamber. The 2013 Committee Chair is Neeraj “Raj” Agarwal, Financial Consultant with Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc.

For more information about the committee, contact MarianneCollins at 757-664-2504.

Save the DateSand Kickball Tournament

September 20, 11:00am-8:00pmOcean View Fishing Pier, Norfolk

Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series

September 25, 12-1:15pmHoliday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center,

Virginia Beach

Hampton Roads Golf Outing September 27, 11:30am

Sleepy Hole Golf Course, Suffolk

14th Annual State of the Region AddressOctober 1 (Southside) & October 4 (Peninsula), 8:00am

Southside: Norfolk Waterside MarriottPeninsula: Newport News Marriott at City Center

Military Citizen of the YearOctober 11, 12-1:45pm

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Monster Mega MixerOctober 28, 4:00-7:00pm

Virginia Beach Convention Center

U.S. Congressional Issues BreakfastOctober 31, 8:00-9:30am

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

CEO Welcome BreakfastNovember 7, 8:00-9:30am

The Founders Inn & Spa, Virginia Beach

Legislative ReceptionNovember 14, 5:30-7:30pm

Town Center City Club, Virginia Beach

Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

November 19, 12-1:30pmMarriott Chesapeake, Chesapeake

For a listing of all Chamber events, visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

(from left) Ira Agricola, Senior VP of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber; Senator Mark Herring; and Shep Miller, Chair of the Chamber’s HRBizPAC

Jack Hornbeck Retires from Chamber

(from left ) Deborah Stearns, Chair of the Chamber; John Padgett, former Chamber Chair;Jack Hornbeck, Chamber’s President and CEO; Susan Blackman, Treasurer of the Chamber

The Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee(HRBizPAC), a public policy committee of the Hampton

Roads Chamber of Commerce, announced its recommendationsfor incumbent endorsements for the Virginia Senate and Houseof Delegates. The Chamber is dedicated to serving its membersand communities by creating economic prosperity, healthybusiness climate and enhancing the quality of life throughoutHampton Roads. The HRBizPAC carefully considered incumbentvoting records and a comprehensive questionnaire on keypolicy issues to evaluate candidates was sent to state-widecandidates.

Senate EndorsementsKenny Alexander (D 5th) Louise Lucas (D 18th)Jeff McWaters (R 8th)John Miller (D 1st)Thomas Norment (R 3rd)Frank Wagner (R 7th)John Cosgrove (R 14th)

House EndorsementsMamye BaCote (D 95th)Gordon Helsel (R 91st)Daun Hester (D 89th)Matthew James (D 80th)S. Chris Jones (R 76th)Barry Knight (R 81st)Lynwood Lewis (D 100th)Richard Morris (R 64th) Lionell Spruill (D 77th)Chris Stolle (R 83rd)Ron Villanueva (R 21st)Jeion Ward (R 92nd)Mike Watson (R 93rd)David Yancey (R 94th)

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The “Fiesta Into the Future Campaign” held its victory celebration and volunteer recognition on July 30 at the

Town Point Club in Norfolk. Volunteers enjoyed a taco Tuesdaylunch buffet and awards program while learning about thelatest developments of the Campaign.

As of August 26, the Annual Campaign had raised $933,052,exceeding the $850,000 goal! Thirteen campaign volunteershave qualified for the SRC incentive trip this fall to Cancun! TheAnnual Campaign concludes on September 30.

The Chamber thanks Susie Archer, President of Old DominionSteel Container Company, and Joe Thomas, Regional VicePresident of GEICO, for their leadership and enthusiasm whileworking together as the Campaign Co-Chairs.

Sincere thanks go to the outstanding support of all participatingCampaign teams: Norfolk Board*, Virginia Beach Board*, BurritoBandits (Staff)*, Regional Board, LEAD Hampton Roads*,Portsmouth Board*, Chesapeake Board, Stella Ringers*, OptimaHealth Plans*, GEICO, Fulton Bank, BB&T*, TowneBankChesapeake*, Suffolk Board, Sentara Healthcare*, SouthernBank*, Old Point National Bank, SunTrust, Bank of HamptonRoads*, Comfort Systems of Virginia*, Chesapeake RegionalMedical Center, Chartway Federal Credit Union, and MexicanJumping Beans. (*Goal Buster)

The Chamber hosted its 20th Annual Virginia Beach ArmedForces Awards Luncheon on July 18 at the Brashear Conference

Center, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Nearly 300 members of thebusiness community attended the event, which recognizednearly 100 outstanding military personnel stationed at commandsin Virginia Beach, including Joint Expeditionary Base LittleCreek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), Naval Air Station Oceana, andCamp Pendleton. During the program, Lieutenant ColonelJames Efaw, Virginia Beach Councilman Bob Dyer, and theChamber’s Virginia Beach Division Chair Cathie France providedremarks.

Lieutenant Colonel Efaw expressed his pride in the honoreesand explained that he admired their achievements and ability to overcome obstacles. “You are the best of the best,” he said. “Your ability to work together sets you apart.”

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted its Military RecognitionReception August 9 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, honoring120 members of all service branches.

The reception recognized personnel from local commands. Servicemembers were joined at the reception by their families, militaryleadership, elected officials, and businessmen and women fromthe region. The Chamber holds Military Recognition Receptionstwice a year.

Congressman Bobby Scott, U.S. House of Representatives, wasthe keynote speaker for the event. Scott, who served in theMassachusetts National Guard, said he was impressed with theprofessionalism and commitment to service of military personnel.

“The United States is fortunate to have some of the best trained,best equipped military forces in the world,” Scott said. “Each ofyou took it upon yourselves to enlist in the armed services. Ourmen and women in uniform sacrifice so much.”

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Honoring Our Military

CNO Admiral Greenert and Congressman Forbes DiscussNavy’s Future

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted a discussion of the Navy’sfuture with Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), chairman

of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of theHouse, and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenertat the Town Center City Club in Virginia Beach July 3.

More than 100 business and community leaders attended theevent discussing the Navy’s future, the threat of sequestration,shipbuilding and ship maintenance issues and global perspectives.

“I believe that the next decade, maybe two or three decades isgoing to be the decade of the Navy,” said Forbes. Greenert, afterhaving visited Naval Air Station Oceana for a question and answersession earlier in the day, said it was great to be back in HamptonRoads.

“It’s our sailors that make all the difference,” Greenert said. “That’swhat makes us the finest Navy in the world – the fact that we havean all-volunteer force.” He added that in Hampton Roads, hefeels honored and privileged by the fact that there is a slew ofcongressmen that support the Navy.

Get Rewarded for Referring Businesses tothe Chamber

In June, the Hampton Roads Chamber launched a new MemberReferral Program to help grow the organization, and in turn,

contribute to the vitality of its business community. A largermembership base strengthens the Chamber’s voice advocating onissues of importance, enhances services for its members andprovides more business connections. When a referred businessor organization joins the Chamber, the referring member receives$50 in Chamber Cash. There is no limit to the number of referralsthat can be made to the Chamber or amount of Chamber Casha business or organization may earn.

How it works:• Identify a business, vendor, or acquaintance that could benefit

from Chamber membership.• Submit your referrals on-line at HamptonRoadsChamber.com. • A Chamber account executive will contact the referred business.• If your referral joins the Chamber within 90 days of receiving

the referral, and pays for one full year of membership dues, youwill receive $50 in Chamber Cash.

Local Teens Participate in eXcel YouthLeadership Program

From July 17-19, LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the HamptonRoads Chamber, hosted its eXcel program with 30 local high school

juniors and seniors participating. This summer youth leadershipprogram develops critical career and life skills while building anappreciation of our region and its many opportunities. Modeled afterLEAD Hampton Roads, the executive leadership program of theChamber, eXcel sets the stage for future success in both college andthe “real world.” The experience provides training and connectionsthat assist students in accelerating their high school success and inbuilding strong resumes and college applications. During thethree-day program, the group dialogued with Dr. Carlos Campo,President of Regent University; City of Chesapeake Mayor AlanKrasnoff (pictured above); Delegate Daun Hester; and MarkJohnson of SunTrust Bank. Participants rode Norfolk’s light rail,visited the Chrysler glass studio, Chesapeake City Hall, touredthe USS George H.W. Bush, APM Terminals and LifeNet Health.LEAD Hampton Roads thanks the SunTrust Bank Foundation forits sponsorship of this year’s eXcel program.

Sustainable Resources Campaign Surpasses Goal!

(from left) Susie Archer, President of Old Dominion Steel Container Company; JoeThomas, Regional Vice President of GEICO; and Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair

The Chamber’s annual “Mingle on Main Street” event,held on May 30 at the outdoor pavilion of the Historic

Suffolk Visitors Center, attracted more than 200 attendees.Local business professionals networked under the fabulous,covered outdoor venue and enjoyed wine and cheeseprovided by Farm Fresh. Guests browsed the 40 exhibitorbooths on-hand with product and service demonstrations.Entertainment was provided by the Peanut City Cloggers.

On June 13, “Beach Bash” was held at Neptune Park atthe Virginia Beach oceanfront. Despite the impending

thunderstorm, more than 500 attendees networked whileenjoying refreshments and live music from the Janitors. Thevenue was packed with nearly 50 business exhibitors.Raffles and games added to the festive atmosphere.

Chamber Outings ProvideMix of Business and Fun

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert (far right), discusses sequestration andthe Navy’s future

Herring concluded saying, “I want to protect Virginians’ rights,whether it is defending their right to vote or their healthcaredecisions. If there is a law that is unconstitutional, I won’thesitate to stand up and challenge it.”

On August 1, the Chamber hosted Herring’s opponent, SenatorMark Obenshain, a Republican from the Shenandoah Valley.

Obenshain said, “We’re facing difficult challenges lookingahead with federal defense spending. Sequestration isgoing to be felt more in Hampton Roads potentially than

anywhere else in the country.” He explained the importanceof private sector diversification.

He’s committed to defending Virginia law, keeping our communitiessafe, protecting our children and senior citizens. He added thatthe other function of the Attorney General’s role is to “makesure we’re one of the best places to do business, protectour status as a job magnet, and create jobs.”

“One of the things that kills more jobs in America is excessiveregulation,” said Obenshain. He added that we need to examinethe changing environment exists between the relationshipsof states and federal government.

Obenshain stressed the need to protect the region’s assets, likethe port, and defend private public partnerships. “It’s importantto leverage the transportation dollars that we get, because $800million a year isn’t going to be enough to meet the transportationneeds that we have in the Commonwealth.”

Obenshain said, “I have stood strong in protecting our right towork laws in the General Assembly. I believe they are the numberone tool in our economic development toolbox in Virginia.”

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Business Leaders Meet with Candidates for Governor and Attorney General

Senator Mark Obenshain

(from left) Craig Quigley, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military & FederalFacilities Alliance, and Congressman Bobby Scott shake hands with honorees

As a Chamber member, you have exclusive access to savingsin every department of your business. Whether by connecting

with other members or taking advantage of the deep discountsavailable through our statewide buying group, we can addimmediate value to your membership and savings to yourbottom line.

Take advantage of discounts offered by fellow Chamber members,as well as offer your own discount. The Member DiscountProgram is easy to use and saves you money. Anyone can visitHamptonRoadsChamber.com to view a list of discounts and printcoupons. The redeeming of discounts is now open to the public.You have the ability to log into the “Members Only” section of thewebsite to add or update your discounts.

For more information onoffering a discount or takingadvantage of discounts,contact Marianne Collinsat mcollins@hrccva.com orcall 757-664-2504.

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Adams Outdoor AdvertisingOptima Health PlansTowneBankStellarOne BankUSA DiscountersFive Rings FinancialBonSecours Hampton RoadsBonSecours Hampton RoadsGEICOBB&T

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Raised as of 8/26/13 in cash & trade

$69,000$34,200$30,504$18,495$18,388$17,587$17,500$17,500$16,904$16,737

The Chamber’s annual SustainableResources Campaign raises nearly a thirdof the revenue necessary to meet ouroperating budget. With the support ofmore than 220 business volunteers, theChamber has been able to meet andexceed its Annual Campaign goals forthe last four years in spite of a tougheconomy.

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The “Fiesta Into the Future Campaign” held its victory celebration and volunteer recognition on July 30 at the

Town Point Club in Norfolk. Volunteers enjoyed a taco Tuesdaylunch buffet and awards program while learning about thelatest developments of the Campaign.

As of August 26, the Annual Campaign had raised $933,052,exceeding the $850,000 goal! Thirteen campaign volunteershave qualified for the SRC incentive trip this fall to Cancun! TheAnnual Campaign concludes on September 30.

The Chamber thanks Susie Archer, President of Old DominionSteel Container Company, and Joe Thomas, Regional VicePresident of GEICO, for their leadership and enthusiasm whileworking together as the Campaign Co-Chairs.

Sincere thanks go to the outstanding support of all participatingCampaign teams: Norfolk Board*, Virginia Beach Board*, BurritoBandits (Staff)*, Regional Board, LEAD Hampton Roads*,Portsmouth Board*, Chesapeake Board, Stella Ringers*, OptimaHealth Plans*, GEICO, Fulton Bank, BB&T*, TowneBankChesapeake*, Suffolk Board, Sentara Healthcare*, SouthernBank*, Old Point National Bank, SunTrust, Bank of HamptonRoads*, Comfort Systems of Virginia*, Chesapeake RegionalMedical Center, Chartway Federal Credit Union, and MexicanJumping Beans. (*Goal Buster)

The Chamber hosted its 20th Annual Virginia Beach ArmedForces Awards Luncheon on July 18 at the Brashear Conference

Center, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Nearly 300 members of thebusiness community attended the event, which recognizednearly 100 outstanding military personnel stationed at commandsin Virginia Beach, including Joint Expeditionary Base LittleCreek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), Naval Air Station Oceana, andCamp Pendleton. During the program, Lieutenant ColonelJames Efaw, Virginia Beach Councilman Bob Dyer, and theChamber’s Virginia Beach Division Chair Cathie France providedremarks.

Lieutenant Colonel Efaw expressed his pride in the honoreesand explained that he admired their achievements and ability to overcome obstacles. “You are the best of the best,” he said. “Your ability to work together sets you apart.”

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted its Military RecognitionReception August 9 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, honoring120 members of all service branches.

The reception recognized personnel from local commands. Servicemembers were joined at the reception by their families, militaryleadership, elected officials, and businessmen and women fromthe region. The Chamber holds Military Recognition Receptionstwice a year.

Congressman Bobby Scott, U.S. House of Representatives, wasthe keynote speaker for the event. Scott, who served in theMassachusetts National Guard, said he was impressed with theprofessionalism and commitment to service of military personnel.

“The United States is fortunate to have some of the best trained,best equipped military forces in the world,” Scott said. “Each ofyou took it upon yourselves to enlist in the armed services. Ourmen and women in uniform sacrifice so much.”

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Honoring Our Military

CNO Admiral Greenert and Congressman Forbes DiscussNavy’s Future

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted a discussion of the Navy’sfuture with Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), chairman

of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of theHouse, and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenertat the Town Center City Club in Virginia Beach July 3.

More than 100 business and community leaders attended theevent discussing the Navy’s future, the threat of sequestration,shipbuilding and ship maintenance issues and global perspectives.

“I believe that the next decade, maybe two or three decades isgoing to be the decade of the Navy,” said Forbes. Greenert, afterhaving visited Naval Air Station Oceana for a question and answersession earlier in the day, said it was great to be back in HamptonRoads.

“It’s our sailors that make all the difference,” Greenert said. “That’swhat makes us the finest Navy in the world – the fact that we havean all-volunteer force.” He added that in Hampton Roads, hefeels honored and privileged by the fact that there is a slew ofcongressmen that support the Navy.

Get Rewarded for Referring Businesses tothe Chamber

In June, the Hampton Roads Chamber launched a new MemberReferral Program to help grow the organization, and in turn,

contribute to the vitality of its business community. A largermembership base strengthens the Chamber’s voice advocating onissues of importance, enhances services for its members andprovides more business connections. When a referred businessor organization joins the Chamber, the referring member receives$50 in Chamber Cash. There is no limit to the number of referralsthat can be made to the Chamber or amount of Chamber Casha business or organization may earn.

How it works:• Identify a business, vendor, or acquaintance that could benefit

from Chamber membership.• Submit your referrals on-line at HamptonRoadsChamber.com. • A Chamber account executive will contact the referred business.• If your referral joins the Chamber within 90 days of receiving

the referral, and pays for one full year of membership dues, youwill receive $50 in Chamber Cash.

Local Teens Participate in eXcel YouthLeadership Program

From July 17-19, LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the HamptonRoads Chamber, hosted its eXcel program with 30 local high school

juniors and seniors participating. This summer youth leadershipprogram develops critical career and life skills while building anappreciation of our region and its many opportunities. Modeled afterLEAD Hampton Roads, the executive leadership program of theChamber, eXcel sets the stage for future success in both college andthe “real world.” The experience provides training and connectionsthat assist students in accelerating their high school success and inbuilding strong resumes and college applications. During thethree-day program, the group dialogued with Dr. Carlos Campo,President of Regent University; City of Chesapeake Mayor AlanKrasnoff (pictured above); Delegate Daun Hester; and MarkJohnson of SunTrust Bank. Participants rode Norfolk’s light rail,visited the Chrysler glass studio, Chesapeake City Hall, touredthe USS George H.W. Bush, APM Terminals and LifeNet Health.LEAD Hampton Roads thanks the SunTrust Bank Foundation forits sponsorship of this year’s eXcel program.

Sustainable Resources Campaign Surpasses Goal!

(from left) Susie Archer, President of Old Dominion Steel Container Company; JoeThomas, Regional Vice President of GEICO; and Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair

The Chamber’s annual “Mingle on Main Street” event,held on May 30 at the outdoor pavilion of the Historic

Suffolk Visitors Center, attracted more than 200 attendees.Local business professionals networked under the fabulous,covered outdoor venue and enjoyed wine and cheeseprovided by Farm Fresh. Guests browsed the 40 exhibitorbooths on-hand with product and service demonstrations.Entertainment was provided by the Peanut City Cloggers.

On June 13, “Beach Bash” was held at Neptune Park atthe Virginia Beach oceanfront. Despite the impending

thunderstorm, more than 500 attendees networked whileenjoying refreshments and live music from the Janitors. Thevenue was packed with nearly 50 business exhibitors.Raffles and games added to the festive atmosphere.

Chamber Outings ProvideMix of Business and Fun

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert (far right), discusses sequestration andthe Navy’s future

Herring concluded saying, “I want to protect Virginians’ rights,whether it is defending their right to vote or their healthcaredecisions. If there is a law that is unconstitutional, I won’thesitate to stand up and challenge it.”

On August 1, the Chamber hosted Herring’s opponent, SenatorMark Obenshain, a Republican from the Shenandoah Valley.

Obenshain said, “We’re facing difficult challenges lookingahead with federal defense spending. Sequestration isgoing to be felt more in Hampton Roads potentially than

anywhere else in the country.” He explained the importanceof private sector diversification.

He’s committed to defending Virginia law, keeping our communitiessafe, protecting our children and senior citizens. He added thatthe other function of the Attorney General’s role is to “makesure we’re one of the best places to do business, protectour status as a job magnet, and create jobs.”

“One of the things that kills more jobs in America is excessiveregulation,” said Obenshain. He added that we need to examinethe changing environment exists between the relationshipsof states and federal government.

Obenshain stressed the need to protect the region’s assets, likethe port, and defend private public partnerships. “It’s importantto leverage the transportation dollars that we get, because $800million a year isn’t going to be enough to meet the transportationneeds that we have in the Commonwealth.”

Obenshain said, “I have stood strong in protecting our right towork laws in the General Assembly. I believe they are the numberone tool in our economic development toolbox in Virginia.”

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Business Leaders Meet with Candidates for Governor and Attorney General

Senator Mark Obenshain

(from left) Craig Quigley, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military & FederalFacilities Alliance, and Congressman Bobby Scott shake hands with honorees

As a Chamber member, you have exclusive access to savingsin every department of your business. Whether by connecting

with other members or taking advantage of the deep discountsavailable through our statewide buying group, we can addimmediate value to your membership and savings to yourbottom line.

Take advantage of discounts offered by fellow Chamber members,as well as offer your own discount. The Member DiscountProgram is easy to use and saves you money. Anyone can visitHamptonRoadsChamber.com to view a list of discounts and printcoupons. The redeeming of discounts is now open to the public.You have the ability to log into the “Members Only” section of thewebsite to add or update your discounts.

For more information onoffering a discount or takingadvantage of discounts,contact Marianne Collinsat mcollins@hrccva.com orcall 757-664-2504.

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The Chamber’s annual SustainableResources Campaign raises nearly a thirdof the revenue necessary to meet ouroperating budget. With the support ofmore than 220 business volunteers, theChamber has been able to meet andexceed its Annual Campaign goals forthe last four years in spite of a tougheconomy.

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All-Star Glass and Mirror, Inc.Brain Balance Virginia BeachClearview ChurchCRC Health GroupDominion Capital PartnersE.T. LawsonGrassfield Cookies LLCHampton Roads Metro Woman MagazineHuman Enchanced Technologies, LLCI Want It All Consignment BoutiqueInner-View, LTDJaceys DeliJohn White - State FarmLil' Waves LLCThe Master's Touch Painting CompanyMischief's PartiesPandora Jewelry (Lynnhaven Mall)Rick's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Sea Ranch ResortStatewide Fire Protection, LLCTGP Consultants, LLCTownePlace Suites Marriott-Virginia BeachVIRTUol Designs LLCYoung Bold and Beautiful

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Welcome New Members AnniversariesJoin us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone

membership anniversaries from May - July 2013.

Political Action CommitteeAnnounces Incumbent Endorsements

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Posting a job is easy, quick and free to members. The number of postings is unlimited. Accessthe form to post jobs through the “Member Login” webpage. If you have questions, please contactMarianne Collins at 757-664-2504 or mcollins@hrccva.com.

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On March 21, Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat running for VirginiaGovernor, met with the Hampton Roads Chamber to highlight

campaign issues. McAuliffe believes to be the best place for business,we have to focus on making the Commonwealth the best in efficientgovernment, education and transportation.

He said, “Transportation is a key driver. If you don’t have a systemthat works you will not be able to create economic diversity.” Justas transportation is a core function of government, if commuters are sittingin traffic for two hours a day, that’s not a big incentive to do businessor reside in Virginia.

Regarding education reform, McAuliffe said, “We have got to do better.Education is the single most important thing we can do to build a strongVirginia and what our kids need to build successful lives.”

McAuliffe said, “There is a reason I am a nomination with no competition.I have lived in Virginia for 20 years, I chose to live here and raise my fivechildren.” McAuliffe explained that he wants Virginia to be the best thatit can be for his children and future generations.

The Republican candidate for Governor,Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, metwith 30 business and community leaders at theChamber on June 4. Cuccinelli said, “Stateexperience is unique to me. Whoever youelect on November 5 will have two months toput an entire administration together and, moredifficult, prepare a two-year budget.” He said,“This campaign is focused first and foremoston job creation.” Cuccinelli has a “EconomicGrowth & Virginia Jobs Plan” that proposes to

reduce the individual income tax rate from 5.75% to 5% and reducebusiness income tax from 6% to 4%.

Comparing transportation issues of northern Virginia to Hampton Roads,he agreed that both regions have challenges, but added that HamptonRoads has different challenges given it’s surrounded by water.

Regarding the public private partnership proposal for the Port, he said, “Iwas happy with the outcome of rejecting the proposals.” Cuccinellihas a high standard for the Port and said that we have to have confidencethat every year, Virginia will do better under the proposal than without it.

“In the next Governor’s term, we’re going to have a few years advantagewith the widening of the Panama Canal over our competitors on the eastcoast,” he said. “What I’m proposing, would allow us to double up.” Hewants to bring internationally focused businesses to this region.

His energy strategy includes coal and offshore. “I have not said never touranium mining,” he said. “If we’re going to mine it here, we have to beconfident we can do it safely.”

On July 24, the Hampton Roads Chamber hosted Senator Mark Herring,Democratic candidate for Attorney General. Herring highlighted keycampaign issues, such as transportation and education.

Herring has supported countless transportation packages, and securedfunding for needed overpasses and other road projects. On the passageof HB 2313, he said, “We had an opportunity to move forward orjust continue to stagnate, and I am very proud of the progress wehave made.” He added, “It’s important to be flexible if it accomplishesthe main objective.”

With respect to economic development, Herring noted, “It’simportant to make progress, andtransportation and educationare the fundamental buildingblocks of this.” He went on tosay, “The education componentis not only the right thing to dofor the kids as they grow up,but it helps provide us with awell-trained and highly skilledworkforce.”

Business Leaders Meet with Candidates for Governor and Attorney General

(from left) Ira Agricola, Senior VP of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber; Terry McAuliffe;Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber; and Dean McClain, Municipal Affairs Directorfor the Chamber

After nearly 26 years with the Hampton Roads Chamber ofCommerce, President and CEO Jack Hornbeck, CCE, will

retire on September 30, 2013.

A 40-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeckhas served Chambers across the East Coast, including inMiddletown, New York; East Hartford, Connecticut; Pensacola,Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. From 1978 to 1980, he served onthe staff of the Norfolk Chamber, before the five southside cityChambers merged into a regional Chamber in 1984.

When asked about his greatest accomplishments, Hornbeck citestransportation legislation as his landmark issue. “Finding adedicated, permanent, and adequate source of revenue to source[Hampton Roads’] transportation infrastructure has been at leasta 20-year effort by the business community and the Chamber,”Hornbeck said. “In fact, I participated in a press conference whilethe issue was working its way through the General Assembly.

[Governor Bob McDonnell] said, 'I know that Jack is retiring andhe wants this to be his legacy,' so to me it’s a really big issue.”

On June 13, Jack was honored at a private retirement celebrationhosted by Willcox & Savage in Norfolk. Friends, family, andbusiness colleagues gathered to wish him farewell. Chairs ofthe Boards from across the region spoke to the crowd, withChamber Chair Deborah Stearns saying, “While there have beenmany changes in the local business community during Jack’stime as President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, hehas not changed his commitment and enthusiasm for the job. Ibelieve Jack’s greatest accomplishments are the Chamber’sexcellent reputation as a leading organization in the region, itssolid financial position, and building a cohesive staff."

Hornbeck was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Awardby the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(VACCE) at its annual meeting on June 27 in Leesburg. The awardhonors a colleague who has made significant contributions tothe advancement of the chamber profession as well as to VACCE.

Tony Howard, President & CEO of the Loudoun County Chamberand past president of VACCE, presented Hornbeck with theaward. Howard noted that Jack was named Executive of theYear in 2007 and is one of a handful of executives who haveearned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation, theprofession’s highest personal achievement from the AmericanChamber of Commerce Executives.

A search committee is actively pursuing Hornbeck’s replacement,who should be in place by late fall.

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Debra Hamilton Farley, Associate Executive Director andCertified Business Analyst for the Small Business DevelopmentCenter of Hampton Roads (SBDC), was selected as the VirginiaSBDC Network’s State Star for 2013. This annual award recognizesan exemplary performer who makes significant contributions totheir SBDC network and who demonstrates a strong commitment tosmall businesses. In the Virginia SBDC Network, staff membersfrom the 29 statewide offices nominated and then voted forthe award recipient. Jody Keenan, State Director of the VirginiaSBDC Network (pictured left), and Jim Carroll, Executive Directorof the SBDC, presented Debra with the award at a receptionheld in Norfolk on June 4. Debra has worked for the SBDC, anaffiliate of the Hampton Roads Chamber, for 23 years.

CHAMBER CORNER AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Ambassador Committee members who attended the Chamber’s Business After Hours heldat the Norfolk Waterside Marriott were (from left) Lamont Maddox, Guidance Law FirmP.C.; Rhonnda Claiborne, Keller Williams Elite; Patrick Kelly, CMIT Solutions of Virginia BeachMetro; Nicki Tickle, Panera Bread; and Heather Platz, Regent University

The Ambassador Committee is a diverse group of approximately15 volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the Chamber andthe community. Ambassadors are liaisons between the Chamberand new and existing members. These volunteers help the Chamber’smembership department bring in new members and inform currentmembers of the benefits, services and programs offered by theChamber. The 2013 Committee Chair is Neeraj “Raj” Agarwal, Financial Consultant with Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc.

For more information about the committee, contact MarianneCollins at 757-664-2504.

Save the DateSand Kickball Tournament

September 20, 11:00am-8:00pmOcean View Fishing Pier, Norfolk

Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series

September 25, 12-1:15pmHoliday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center,

Virginia Beach

Hampton Roads Golf Outing September 27, 11:30am

Sleepy Hole Golf Course, Suffolk

14th Annual State of the Region AddressOctober 1 (Southside) & October 4 (Peninsula), 8:00am

Southside: Norfolk Waterside MarriottPeninsula: Newport News Marriott at City Center

Military Citizen of the YearOctober 11, 12-1:45pm

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Monster Mega MixerOctober 28, 4:00-7:00pm

Virginia Beach Convention Center

U.S. Congressional Issues BreakfastOctober 31, 8:00-9:30am

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

CEO Welcome BreakfastNovember 7, 8:00-9:30am

The Founders Inn & Spa, Virginia Beach

Legislative ReceptionNovember 14, 5:30-7:30pm

Town Center City Club, Virginia Beach

Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

November 19, 12-1:30pmMarriott Chesapeake, Chesapeake

For a listing of all Chamber events, visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli

(from left) Ira Agricola, Senior VP of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber; Senator Mark Herring; and Shep Miller, Chair of the Chamber’s HRBizPAC

Jack Hornbeck Retires from Chamber

(from left ) Deborah Stearns, Chair of the Chamber; John Padgett, former Chamber Chair;Jack Hornbeck, Chamber’s President and CEO; Susan Blackman, Treasurer of the Chamber

The Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee(HRBizPAC), a public policy committee of the Hampton

Roads Chamber of Commerce, announced its recommendationsfor incumbent endorsements for the Virginia Senate and Houseof Delegates. The Chamber is dedicated to serving its membersand communities by creating economic prosperity, healthybusiness climate and enhancing the quality of life throughoutHampton Roads. The HRBizPAC carefully considered incumbentvoting records and a comprehensive questionnaire on keypolicy issues to evaluate candidates was sent to state-widecandidates.

Senate EndorsementsKenny Alexander (D 5th) Louise Lucas (D 18th)Jeff McWaters (R 8th)John Miller (D 1st)Thomas Norment (R 3rd)Frank Wagner (R 7th)John Cosgrove (R 14th)

House EndorsementsMamye BaCote (D 95th)Gordon Helsel (R 91st)Daun Hester (D 89th)Matthew James (D 80th)S. Chris Jones (R 76th)Barry Knight (R 81st)Lynwood Lewis (D 100th)Richard Morris (R 64th) Lionell Spruill (D 77th)Chris Stolle (R 83rd)Ron Villanueva (R 21st)Jeion Ward (R 92nd)Mike Watson (R 93rd)David Yancey (R 94th)

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