You can travel the world with theHampton Roads Chamber, which hostsannual international trips to amazinglocations for great prices. Air travel,accommodations, meals and sightseeing

are planned for you, allowing you to enjoy once-in-a-lifetimeexperiences. Travel to Ireland in March 2013 or China in October 2013. For more information, call 757-664-2501or visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com/Ireland or HamptonRoadsChamber.com/China.

Fall 2012

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Fall 2012

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

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

Michael M. Dudley, TREASURER

Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO

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AUGUST360IT Partners5LINXAAPEX Driving SchoolAerophoto AmericaAmerican Insulation ServiceATC Associates, Inc.Bankers Insurance LLCCharter CommunicationsConquering QuickBooks, Inc.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -

Virginia ChapterDestinationXLGenesis Cabling Services, Inc.Greg Garrett Realty.comHeather PlatzHome Instead Senior CareInMotion HostingMedAlliesWorld Lifeline FoundationMicrotech Staffing Group of VirginiaNew Balance Virginia BeachOfficeMaxPain Management & Orthopedics

CenterPapyrus Financial LLCReavesColey PLLCSAIC Science Applications

International VA Beach Sears Group, Inc.Signs By TomorrowSocial Wireless, LLCTidal Construction, Inc.Triquetra Technologies, Inc.Unity Renaissance ChurchUno Chicago GrillWendy's (N. Military Hwy., Norfolk)Wendy's (Cleveland St., Va Beach)

SEPTEMBER56th Street Development80/20 Burger BarAction LogisticsAlive ChiropracticAnderson FlooringArchadia Home CareArea Equipment Rental & SalesAstro Pak CorporationAtlantic Lift SystemsAzalea Inn RestaurantBack East LandscapingBeach Design Group Inc.Beach Works Construction Inc.Bear in Mind Strategies, LLCBeaufort, LLCBeltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Ctr.Beverly L. Jones, CPA, PCBrightStar HealthcareBrothers PizzaBurroge Construction LLCC V International, Inc.Cafe StellaCarlson Technical Consulting, LLCCFBLYDEN ENTERPRISES, LLCChesapeake Bay CateringChildrens Health AssociatesCiniva Webworks - VNM GroupCoastal Convenience Store GroupColeman American Moving ServicesComcast SpectacorCommonwealth EmployeeBenefit Solutions

Consolidated Logistics CenterThe Cooper Law Firm, P.C.Corman ConstructionCreative TravelCresent ConsultingCrossroads Windows and TrimD&M Concrete ConstructionD. Dyckman ConstructionDasco CompaniesDavis Boat WorksDavis Professional ServicesDockside Inn & Seafood MarinaDominion Realty Advisors, IncDresser-Rand Co.Driver Contractors, Inc.DuralineThe Dwelling PlaceEcono Lodge On the OceanElephant Trunk DesignElizabeth River Lawn & LandscapingEnvoy of Thornton HallEquity Development Corporation

Essential Services and EnergyBroker/Commercial and Residential

EvofitExchange USAdba Executive Pathway Transportation/Park Avenue LimousinesFacilities BullpenFASTSIGNS of ChesapeakeFire & Vine Woodfire CuisineFirst Colonial Eye CenterFirst Command Financial Planning-

Rick AmelonFirst Potomac Realty TrustFive Rings Financial - Fisher.Brinkman & WilliamsFreewater TechnologiesFroggiesGary Allen Hair And Skin Care CentreGayle’s Wigs ’N’ ThingsGeneral Management Solutions, Inc.Global Wind LLCGreener by LedGuardian Realty ManagementHampton Roads Promotional ProductsHawaiian Style EnterpriseHazelwood’s Gift ShopHealthgroup WestHenry Peddle, Inc.Heritage Capital Group, LLCHKS ArchitectsHotel and Club Associates, Inc.Hug-A-BugIndependent Lighting Corp.Interior Power ContractingJanaf Shopping YardJane P. BattenJCVB LLC dba Anago of Virginia BeachJimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches

(Granby St., Norfolk)John WestbrookJolene Dee Graphic DesignJoy4Life LLCThe Kane CompanyKGS DevelopmentKoizilla Monster PondsKonikoff Family DentistryKoSama Complete Body

TransformationKudzu Health & Safety, LLCLa Herradura, Inc.

Labels UnlimitedLar-Jac Corp.Law Offices of David A Greer PLCLegal Resources of Virginia, Inc.Legal Shield-Mary Glynn

Fisher & AssociatesLillibridge Healthcare SvcsLineage LogisticsLive NationLSI Laser Specialties Inc.Lucy V. Dierks, ArtistLyric Opera VirginiaMarathon Development Group, Inc.Mark's ElectricMax Muscle (The Wright Stuff, Inc.)McAllister & QuinnMedVirginiaMelissa Harwood State FarmMetroscoot, LLCMid Atlantic Dermatology Center, P.C.Mid-Atlantic BuildingMonster CleanThe Morgan Real Estate GroupMosquito SquadMTC SchaffnerNerium by Brenda HudginsNorfolk Tug Co. Inc.NYR OrganicOcean View Fishing Pier LLCOhana Art StudioOld Point Mortgage GroupThe Original Health Hero CoinsOsmundson & Assoc. Cost

Consultants Inc.Otto DesignOver The Edge Remediations, LLCThe Pancake HouseParamount Industrial Companies IncPennacook PeppersPlant Factory Interiors, Inc. –

Mr. Greenjeans Primm & CompanyPriority Plumbing Inc.R.G. Electric Co.Rainbow InternationalRAMPS Across America, Inc.Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.RCM PropertiesRegusRestore RehabilitationRich Fisher Construction, Inc.Richard Muldez PhotographyRoth Doner Jackson, PLCRouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd.S & N Communications, Inc.Scott & AssociatesScott B. Konikoff, Esquire PLLCSkanska USA Civil SoutheastThe Skinny Dip Frozen

Yogurt Bar - Sam’s DriveSonoma Wine Bar & BistroSouth Bay Industries, Inc.South Norfolk Trucking Inc.Southeast Connections, LLCSoutheast Tissue AllianceSpectrum PuppetsSpenCo LPSphinx BuildersStephen HeretickTeam HealthTerri Thompson/State

Farm Insurance CompaniesThomas Edison State College

Tidewater Lock & KeyTidewater Mortgage Services, IncTogether MDTraci Lynn Fashion JewelryThe Travel Outlet of VirginiaTurf & Garden Div. of Todd Farm Equip.Turpin’s FloristUnited States InfrastructureCorporationUrban RenaissanceVail AutomotiveVirginia Asset ManagementVirginia FloorcraftersVooDoo Rhino, LTDWalker & Laberge Co. Inc.Wheeler Real Estate Investment

Trust, Inc.Wilsondale Apartments Park

PropertiesWomen in Defense Greater

Hampton RoadsWord in Seasons MinistriesWorks Progress DesignWorld Class TravelWSKY-TV Channel 4Your Chamber Connection

OCTOBER3 Waves Media Accredited SolarAll Bright Construction, LLCApril Stilwell Independent

Consultant/The Pampered ChefAtlantic Bay MortgageBridges Real Estate Acquistions, LLCBrooks BrothersCar Struction, IncChesapeake Bay AcademyChesapeake Cooler CompanyCirculatory Center Dunkin Donuts (Eagle Nest Pt., Va

Beach)East Coast PaddleboardsFreedom MechanicalThe Henri Ellis TeamHit Play ManagementInterExchange, Inc King Tiger Martial ArtsKirkland’s (Hilltop)Legal Shield – Sharon D. HollidayLove of ScentsM & L Care Marketing Werks Millennium Medical Billing, Inc OliologyPalm PurposePathways to LifePlaza Azteca Mexican RestaurantPower Mechanical, IncPursonal Hang Ups Rhonnda Claiborne – KellerWilliams Elite Realtors Richard Calderon – Rose andWombleSARA Entertainment/SARA

Performing Arts StudioSenior AdvocateVanwin Coatings of Va., LLCVirginia Beach Rescue Squad

FoundationThe Whitlock GroupXDIN, Inc

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

Chamber’s President & CEO Announces Retirement

After 25 years with the HamptonRoads Chamber of Commerce,

President & CEO Jack Hornbeck,CCE, announced his plans to retirefrom the Chamber on September30, 2013.

Chamber Board Chair DeborahStearns, said, “It has been mypleasure to know and work withJack for nearly 25 years.” She added, “While there havebeen many changes in the local business community duringJack’s time as President & CEO of the Hampton RoadsChamber, he has not changed his commitment and enthusiasmfor the job. I believe Jack’s greatest accomplishments arethe Chamber’s excellent reputation as a leading organizationin the region, its solid financial position and building acohesive staff.”

Susan Blackman, a partner with Willcox & Savage andthe Chamber’s 2013 Treasurer, has agreed to lead theSearch Committee. Members of the committee will beappointed in early 2013.

Hornbeck said, “It has been an honor to have served theHampton Roads Chamber and my good fortune to haveworked with outstanding community leaders.” He added, “Iam proud of the important role the Chamber has playedin the development of our region and the Commonwealththrough such programs as ChamberSolutions, the SmallBusiness Development Center of Hampton Roads, HamptonRoads Sports Commission, LEAD Hampton Roads, HamptonRoads Economic Development Alliance, and Opportunity, Inc.”

A 39-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeckhas served Chambers in Middletown, New York; EastHartford, Connecticut; Pensacola, Florida; and Atlanta,Georgia. From 1978-1980, he served on the staff of theNorfolk Chamber.

Hornbeck and his wife Janice plan to remain in Norfolk andcontinue to be involved in the region.

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Also serving as members of the 2013Executive Committee:

President and CEOJack Hornbeck, CCE Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair, Governmental AffairsMichael FowlerMerrill Lynch

Chair, Hampton Roads PoliticalAction CommitteeW.S. “Shep” Miller, IIIKITCO Fiber Optics

Vice Chair, Leadership ProgramsJeffrey Ainslie Ainslie Group

Vice Chair, Membership & CommunicationsShepelle Watkins-WhiteShepelleWatkinsWhite Consultingand Law, PLLC

Vice Chair, Small BusinessJeff RichardsonBeach Commercial Finance

Vice Chair, SportsJohn W. WilsonWBR Insurance Agency LLC

Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources CampaignSusan ArcherOld Dominion Steel & ContainerCo. Inc.

Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources CampaignJoe Thomas GEICO

Vice Chair, At LargeDr. Tony AtwaterNorfolk State University

Vice Chair, At LargeDeborah ButlerNorfolk Southern Corp.

Vice Chair, At LargeDavid DurhamStellarOne Bank

Vice Chair, At LargeJodi GidleyVirginia Natural Gas, Inc.

Vice Chair, At LargeDavid MeleThe Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media

Vice Chair, At LargeSteve RomineLeClair Ryan

Vice Chair, At LargeThomas WinborneClark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering

Chair, Chesapeake DivisionPatrick ReynoldsAshby Development, LLC

Chair, Norfolk DivisionGrey PersonsMilitary Newspapers of Virginia

Chair, Portsmouth DivisionMissy ThomasNASSCO-Earl Industries

Chair, Suffolk DivisionBettie CuddyerSentara Obici Occupational Medicine

Chair, Virginia Beach DivisionCathie FranceCommonwealth of Virginia

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

Individuals elected toserve as members of theChamber’s RegionalBoard of Directors beginning in December 2012:

Clyde ClarkWells Fargo

Dawn GlynnTowneBank

Shira ItzakRemedy Intelligent Staffing Services

Tim PetersNorfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel

Wade PowellWade Powell and Assocs./DaleCarnegie

James SherwoodBon Secours Virginia Health System

Judy SwystunHampton Roads Transportation

Chamber Announces its 2013 Leadership

ChairDeborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior VicePresident at Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate.Deborah’s experience includes office property salesand leasing, commercial development, mergers andacquisitions, and operational management. Stearns

is focused on brokerage and business development. Stearns is active inthe community and serves on the Board of several regional organizations,including the Hampton Roads Partnership and the Hampton Roads EconomicDevelopment Alliance. In 2011, Deborah served as the Chamber’s Treasurer.In April 2012, Deborah was elected Chair of the Chamber, replacingMaurice Jones, who relinquished his duties in order to become DeputySecretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Chair-ElectMichael M. Dudley is President and CEO of OptimaHealth Plan and a Senior Vice President of SentaraHealthcare. Optima Health Plan is the health plandivision of Sentara Healthcare. Serving 450,000members in Virginia, Optima Health Plan provider

network consists of nearly 20,000 physicians and 92 hospitals. Prior tojoining Sentara in 1996, Michael served as President of Kaiser PermanenteInsurance Company, President of the Northeast Region of Kaiser Permanentein Hartford Connecticut, and President of Kaiser’s Vallejo Medical Centerin California. He completed Stanford University’s executive managementprogram and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives.Michael serves as a Director on the Boards of America’s Health InsurancePlans (AHIP) – the nation’s principal association of health plans andinsurance companies, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans. Hehas served the Hampton Roads Chamber as Vice Chair of the Marketing& Communications Committee and Co-Chair of the Sustainable ResourcesCampaign. In 2012, Michael served as the Chamber’s Treasurer.

TreasurerSusan Blackman is a partner at Willcox & Savage,P.C., practicing employment law and businessimmigration law. She helps employers solveworkplace issues including medical accommodation,discrimination and matters involving employees’

rights. She represents employers in court proceedings and before theEEOC, Dept. of Labor, and U.S. immigration agencies. She obtains visasand green cards for foreign employees and advises clients about U.S. em-ployment and immigration laws. Susan is in The Best Lawyers in Americafor both immigration law and employment law. Richmond Magazinenamed her as one of the “Top 25 Women Attorneys in Virginia,” and shewas the only Hampton Roads lawyer recognized by Benchmark Litigationas among the top 250 women litigators in the country. Susan is a pastChair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division and has served on the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors since 2007.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Speaks at “State of the Military”

Jack Hornbeck, CCE

Save the Date

NORFOLKFriday, February 8 at noon

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

VIRGINIA BEACHThursday, March 14 at noon

Virginia Beach Convention Center

CHESAPEAKEThursday, March 28 at noon

Chesapeake Conference Center

PORTSMOUTHWednesday, April 13 at noon

Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center

SUFFOLKTuesday, May 7 at noon

Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

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

HAMPTON ROADS BUSINESS BRIEF:Climbing Down from the Fiscal Cliff

Wednesday, January 9 from 8:00-9:30amThe Founders Inn & Spa

Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon

“Leadership & Working Smart: Leveraging Human Connection in a Distracted Workplace”Thursday, January 31 from 12-1:30pm

Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk Hotel and Conference Centter

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panettaand Senator Mark Warner spoke to

more than 500 business professionals,community leaders, and elected officialsfrom Hampton Roads at the Chamber’s“State of the Military” forum on October19 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Theforum sought to explore defense strategy,current and future Department of Defensespending, and the economic impact of thefederal presence in Hampton Roads.Panetta acknowledged that changes arecoming, but assured Hampton Roadsbusiness and military leaders that, even with Pentagon spendingcutbacks, the region will continue to play a major role in the nation’sdefense strategy.

Panetta said, “Simply put, this region houses perhaps the greatestconcentration of military might in the world. And support offered by thiscommunity to our service members, veterans and their families is anincredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic nationalasset that it is.”

Senator Warner stated that, “Regardlessof who is elected, we are going to have toface our issues. We all share responsibilityon how we got into the 16 trillion dollardebt.” Secretary Panetta concurred, saying,“The United States is in many ways at aturning point after a decade of war. Iknow too well the decisions we make inWashington have a real and lasting impacton communities.”

Panetta warned of the threat of defensereductions because of automatic budget

cuts of $1 trillion over 10 years that are set to start in January.Half the reductions, known as sequestration, would be in defense andhalf in discretionary domestic programs.

Senator Warner and Secretary Panetta agreed that the HamptonRoads community’s support for the military is critical for nationalsecurity. “I want to do everything that I can to keep this communitystrong with the military. It is essential to keep our nation strong,”said Panetta.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses the crowd as SenatorMark Warner looks on

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Courtesy of Erin Clark, E-n-E Photography

Cherrelle Artis serves as Coordinator for LEADHampton Roads, the Chamber’s leadership program.She is a Hampton Roads native and graduated fromVirginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s Degreein Communications and a Minor in Psychology.

Marianne Collins joined the Chamber in August asMembership Coordinator. She is a native of Newark,New Jersey. Marianne graduated from NorfolkState University with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant andInstitutional Management. Prior to the Chamber,Marianne worked for Marriott, Hilton and HolidayInn Hotels in a variety of management positions.

Ashley McDaniel joined the Chamber in Septemberas part-time Communications Coordinator. Priorto working at the Chamber, Ashley was an editor withBeliefNet and a Coordinator/Producer for CNN inWashington, D.C. She graduated from AppalachianState with a BS in Broadcasting and Advertising.

Jason Sparrow was hired in August as a part-timeAccounting Assistant. Jason is a life-long resident ofHampton Roads. When he is not working, Jason ispursuing a Business Degree at Tidewater CommunityCollege in Norfolk.

AnniversariesCongratulations to the following businesses that celebrated mile-stone membership anniversaries from August-October 2012.

45 YEARSIMS Environmental Services, Inc.

25 YEARSWartsila Defense, Inc.

20 YEARSAntech Systems, Inc.Atlantic Shores Retirement

CommunityCapital Group Companies/The

Home of American FundsDale Carnegie Training/Wade

Powell & Assoc., Inc.Solutrix, LLC

15 YEARSAppleOne Employment ServiceBishop Sullivan Catholic High

SchoolChrysler Museum of ArtEagle Paper Int’l, Inc.KITCO Fiber OpticsPioneer Services A Division of Mid

Country BankProSourceWoolpert, Inc.

10 YEARSBLACKHAWK!Farmers BankLiskey & Sons PrintingTed Constant Convocation CenterTroy University-Global Campus

5 YEARSCameron Chemicals Inc.DeVry University & Keller Graduate

SchoolGoodwill of Hampton Roads and

Central VirginiaGreat Bridge International, LLCHarbor Point Behavioral Health

Center/Brighton Behavioral Health Center

HomePro Pest ControlOcean Tumblers, Inc.Precise Machine & FabricationThe Rack Law Firm, P.C.SpringHill Suites by MarriottWestern Overseas Corporation

At the September 26 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected as the Chamber’s 2013 officers. Theseleaders took office at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on December 5. The Chamber thanks its 2013 officers for

their commitment to serve.

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New York Times Best-Selling Author Discusses Private Life of Queen Elizabeth

On September 21, the Chamber held its fourth ProfessionalWomen’s Leadership Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Virginia

Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center. Sally Bedell Smith, abest-selling author of six biographies including, “Elizabeth theQueen: The Life of a Modern Monarch,” spoke openly about QueenElizabeth and her experiences as a modern monarch. In a dialogueformat, WTKR NewsChannel 3 anchor, Barbara Ciara, interviewedSmith about the personal and private life of Queen Elizabeth.Smith said, “She is consistently modernizing the monarchy”.Smith also spoke about the Queen’s legendary personality, “Shehas the greatest sense of humor and really is quite remarkablyopen-minded.“ Smith enjoyed getting to know the Queen not only asa monarch but as a person stating, “It was great that I got to knowher behind closed doors. There is an earthiness about her thatpeople really don’t see.”

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Chamber Volunteers Bring in 154 New Members &Celebrate at Monster Mega Mixer

From September 18-20, the Chamber held a membership drive,bringing together nearly 300 Chamber members who volunteered

their time to work against the clock and against each other to signup new chamber members and create a greater awareness of theimportant role the chamber plays in the business community. Thethree-day effort brought in 154 new Chamber members andgenerated more than $67,000!

Sylvia Haines, Senior Vice President of Organizational Development forthe Chamber, said, “The Chamber thanks all of the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who called on their contacts and ‘sold’ theChamber’s benefits. Bringing in this many new members in such ashort amount of time is a tremendous accomplishment. We arethrilled with the outcome and know that adding these new memberswill help strengthen our Chamber.”

The Chamber partnered with national organization Your ChamberConnection (YCC) to conduct this high energy, out of the boxmembership event. Motivated by YCC’s Jimmy Cusano, teamsvolunteered in shifts at the Chamber’s office on September 18 and 19.The event wrapped up on September 20 and a final celebration partyfor the volunteers took place that evening at Dominion Towers.

The black team, chaired by Neal Crawford (Monarch Bank), finished infirst, bringing in 26 new member businesses and generating $11,828.

James Sherwood (Bon Secours Virginia Health System) brought ineight new members, the most of any individual, earning Sherwood the“Big Dawg” award. Susan Blackman’s (Willcox & Savage) purpleteam, which finished second, brought in $11,257 and 27 newmembers. During the celebration event, Blackman earned the“Godmuddah” award.

Most of the 154 new member businesses which came through in themembership drive, were introduced at the Chamber’s “Monster MegaMixer & Business Showcase” held on October 30 at the VirginiaBeach Convention Center. More than 400 people attended thenetworking event, which included more than 100 of the Chamber’snewest members displaying exhibit booths featuring products andservices. Guests enjoyed networking while listening to musicprovided by Astro DJ and dining on amazing food compliments ofDistinctive Gourmet. Mandalyn Putnam of ZZ Servers, dressed as atime traveler, was awarded first place in the Halloween costumecontest. First place prize for the best decorated booth went toMonarch Bank.

Terry from Oliology, said, “It’s great to be a new member of theChamber. We are glad to be here, and this is a great event.”

Another exhibitor, Steve of Turf & Garden, added, “We are new to theChamber and this is our first event. We love it.”

More than 750 Attend the 13thAnnual State of the Region Address

Keynote speaker Dr. James V. Koch, spoke to more than 750 businessprofessionals, community leaders, and elected officials from

Hampton Roads at the 13th Annual State of the Region Address onOctober 2, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The event, producedby LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the Chamber, showcased thearea's premier review of the region's economic strengths, challengesand inter-relationships. Dr. James V. Koch, president emeritus andprofessor of economics at Old Dominion University, presented theaddress based on the annual report produced by the Regional StudiesInstitute at Old Dominion University. All 13 of the State of the Regionreports may be found at www.odu.edu/forecasting.

At the Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase, more than 400 attendees networked andvisited more than 100 exhibitor tables

Providing Access toPolitical Leaders

(pictured from left) Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; GaryMcCollum, Cox Communications; Congressman Robert Wittman; CongressmanBobby Scott; Congressman Scott Rigell; Congressman Randy Forbes; Shep Miller(KITCO Fiber Optics), Chair of the Hampton Roads Business Political ActionCommittee; and Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber

Nearly 200 attended the Chamber’s U.S. CongressionalIssues Luncheon on September 26 in Norfolk. Each

congressman addressed the crowd touching on topics suchas the national budget, military, education and health care.Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions.

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On October 19, Governors George Allen and Tim Kaineparticipated in the Chamber’s Senatorial Luncheon Forum

held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each candidate spoke separately to the more than 325 business andcommunity leaders in attendance. Submitted questionswere asked of the candidates. David Alan, WVEC-TV 13news anchor, emceed the event.

(pictured from left) George Faatz, Manager of State and Local Government Affairs,Virginia Natural Gas; Chesapeake City Mayor Alan Krasnoff; Deborah Stearns(Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Delegate Lionell Spruill; and ChristenFaatz, representative for Senator Jeff McWaters

Nearly 100 people filled the Town Center City Club inVirginia Beach during the Chamber’s 9th Annual

Legislative Reception on October 24. Chamber membersmingled with more than 30 of the region’s legislators andelected officials. This evening reception is one of the singlelargest gatherings of local, state and federal legislators inHampton Roads.

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Congratulations to Mary Holt whose dedicationand volunteer efforts for the Chamber haveearned her the title of Ambassador of theQuarter. Mary began volunteering with thechamber in October 2011.

When asked how she felt about beingnamed the Ambassador of the Quarter, Maryresponded, “I was very happy and shocked.You always wonder ‘Am I doing enough,’ ‘AmI doing all that I can?’. I love being part of thisorganization.”

Mary’s positive attitude, strong commitment,and many contributions to the Chamber and itsmembers, make her an excellent ChamberAmbassador. She volunteers at countlessChamber events and contacts new Chambermembers to welcome them and be sure they’reaware of the benefits of membership.

The Ambassador Committee is a diverse groupof 15 volunteers who are dedicated to makinga difference in the Chamber and the community.Ambassadors are liaisons between theChamber and new and existing members.For more information about the Committee,call 757-664-2504.

Celebrating and Honoring Volunteerism On September 25, the Hampton Roads Chamber held its

Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at theMarriott Chesapeake. This annual event brought together morethan 125 business leaders and elected officials from the region tohonor volunteers and promote volunteerism in the Hampton Roadsregion. During the luncheon, several outstanding volunteersreceived awards for their accomplishments and contributions.

(pictured from left) Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Chesapeake (Suffolk Division LeadershipAward Winner); Jennifer Smith of Bon Secours (Portsmouth Division Leadership AwardWinner); Darleen Mastin of Optima Health (Virginia Beach Division Leadership AwardWinner), Roland Davis of Sajomach Business Services, Inc. (Chesapeake DivisionLeadership Award Winner); RPC Tracy Agyeman of the US Navy (Norfolk DivisionLeadership Award Winner); and Judith Scott of Portfolio Recovery Associates (MarianP. Whitehurst Women in Leadership Award Winner)

The Chamber’s 2012 Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon was held on October 12, in conjunction with Fleet Week. Nearly

250 attended the luncheon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, toobserve the annual Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the YearAward (MCOY), presented to the enlisted military individual whosepersonal and public contributions have had the most positiveeffect on the Hampton Roads community. This year, 29 menand women were nominated for the prestigious award. Mass

Communications Specialist1st Class Eric Brown, PublicAffairs Officer, USS ARLINGTON(LPD 24), was named the2012 Military Citizen of theYear. Brown has dedicatedhundreds of volunteer hours tothe Hampton Roads community.In 2011, he volunteered with

the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads andCentral Virginia’s Center at Norfolk International Airport, Nauticus,and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads. Rear AdmiralByron “Jake” Tobin, USN (Ret.) was the keynote speaker.

Networking and Fun at Sand Kickball Tournament and Golf Outing

On September 14, the Chamber and the Hampton RoadsSports Commission hosted an inaugural Sand Kickball

Tournament. The event, the first of its kind in the region, washeld on the beach in front of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Nearly150 players on 12 teams from non-profit organizations, small,mid-size and large corporations competed in a high energy,double elimination recreational sand kickball tournament.Participants enjoyed fun and competition, as well as snacks,drinks, and live entertainment by local rock band SevenTen Oil. The event concluded with an awards presentationand networking on the upper deck of the Ocean View FishingPier. The Sheraton Waterside Norfolk team (pictured) tookhome the first place “Grand Sand Kickers” trophy. Secondplace went to The Up Center, and the Chartway Federal CreditUnion team finished third.

On September 28, nearly 150 golfers enjoyed a day atSleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk at the annual Hampton

Roads Golf Outing. This year’s event was hosted by theChamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. Guestsenjoyed lunch in the renovated Obici House, followed by asunny afternoon of golf and networking. Winning teamsinclude: First place in the first flight was the team of SuffolkInsurance, the Elizabeth River Crossings team finished firstin the second flight and Knowledge Information Solutionsteam came in on top in the third flight.

(pictured from left) Rear Admiral Tim Alexander;Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class EricBrown; and City of Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim

(pictured from left) The Harvey Lindsay team of Andrea Bear; Nancy Howard;Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair; and Suzanne Purwear

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(from left) Sally Bedell Smith and Barbara Ciara

Dr. James Koch presents the 13th Annual State of the Region address

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New York Times Best-Selling Author Discusses Private Life of Queen Elizabeth

On September 21, the Chamber held its fourth ProfessionalWomen’s Leadership Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Virginia

Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center. Sally Bedell Smith, abest-selling author of six biographies including, “Elizabeth theQueen: The Life of a Modern Monarch,” spoke openly about QueenElizabeth and her experiences as a modern monarch. In a dialogueformat, WTKR NewsChannel 3 anchor, Barbara Ciara, interviewedSmith about the personal and private life of Queen Elizabeth.Smith said, “She is consistently modernizing the monarchy”.Smith also spoke about the Queen’s legendary personality, “Shehas the greatest sense of humor and really is quite remarkablyopen-minded.“ Smith enjoyed getting to know the Queen not only asa monarch but as a person stating, “It was great that I got to knowher behind closed doors. There is an earthiness about her thatpeople really don’t see.”

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Chamber Volunteers Bring in 154 New Members &Celebrate at Monster Mega Mixer

From September 18-20, the Chamber held a membership drive,bringing together nearly 300 Chamber members who volunteered

their time to work against the clock and against each other to signup new chamber members and create a greater awareness of theimportant role the chamber plays in the business community. Thethree-day effort brought in 154 new Chamber members andgenerated more than $67,000!

Sylvia Haines, Senior Vice President of Organizational Development forthe Chamber, said, “The Chamber thanks all of the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who called on their contacts and ‘sold’ theChamber’s benefits. Bringing in this many new members in such ashort amount of time is a tremendous accomplishment. We arethrilled with the outcome and know that adding these new memberswill help strengthen our Chamber.”

The Chamber partnered with national organization Your ChamberConnection (YCC) to conduct this high energy, out of the boxmembership event. Motivated by YCC’s Jimmy Cusano, teamsvolunteered in shifts at the Chamber’s office on September 18 and 19.The event wrapped up on September 20 and a final celebration partyfor the volunteers took place that evening at Dominion Towers.

The black team, chaired by Neal Crawford (Monarch Bank), finished infirst, bringing in 26 new member businesses and generating $11,828.

James Sherwood (Bon Secours Virginia Health System) brought ineight new members, the most of any individual, earning Sherwood the“Big Dawg” award. Susan Blackman’s (Willcox & Savage) purpleteam, which finished second, brought in $11,257 and 27 newmembers. During the celebration event, Blackman earned the“Godmuddah” award.

Most of the 154 new member businesses which came through in themembership drive, were introduced at the Chamber’s “Monster MegaMixer & Business Showcase” held on October 30 at the VirginiaBeach Convention Center. More than 400 people attended thenetworking event, which included more than 100 of the Chamber’snewest members displaying exhibit booths featuring products andservices. Guests enjoyed networking while listening to musicprovided by Astro DJ and dining on amazing food compliments ofDistinctive Gourmet. Mandalyn Putnam of ZZ Servers, dressed as atime traveler, was awarded first place in the Halloween costumecontest. First place prize for the best decorated booth went toMonarch Bank.

Terry from Oliology, said, “It’s great to be a new member of theChamber. We are glad to be here, and this is a great event.”

Another exhibitor, Steve of Turf & Garden, added, “We are new to theChamber and this is our first event. We love it.”

More than 750 Attend the 13thAnnual State of the Region Address

Keynote speaker Dr. James V. Koch, spoke to more than 750 businessprofessionals, community leaders, and elected officials from

Hampton Roads at the 13th Annual State of the Region Address onOctober 2, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The event, producedby LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the Chamber, showcased thearea's premier review of the region's economic strengths, challengesand inter-relationships. Dr. James V. Koch, president emeritus andprofessor of economics at Old Dominion University, presented theaddress based on the annual report produced by the Regional StudiesInstitute at Old Dominion University. All 13 of the State of the Regionreports may be found at www.odu.edu/forecasting.

At the Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase, more than 400 attendees networked andvisited more than 100 exhibitor tables

Providing Access toPolitical Leaders

(pictured from left) Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; GaryMcCollum, Cox Communications; Congressman Robert Wittman; CongressmanBobby Scott; Congressman Scott Rigell; Congressman Randy Forbes; Shep Miller(KITCO Fiber Optics), Chair of the Hampton Roads Business Political ActionCommittee; and Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber

Nearly 200 attended the Chamber’s U.S. CongressionalIssues Luncheon on September 26 in Norfolk. Each

congressman addressed the crowd touching on topics suchas the national budget, military, education and health care.Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions.

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On October 19, Governors George Allen and Tim Kaineparticipated in the Chamber’s Senatorial Luncheon Forum

held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each candidate spoke separately to the more than 325 business andcommunity leaders in attendance. Submitted questionswere asked of the candidates. David Alan, WVEC-TV 13news anchor, emceed the event.

(pictured from left) George Faatz, Manager of State and Local Government Affairs,Virginia Natural Gas; Chesapeake City Mayor Alan Krasnoff; Deborah Stearns(Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Delegate Lionell Spruill; and ChristenFaatz, representative for Senator Jeff McWaters

Nearly 100 people filled the Town Center City Club inVirginia Beach during the Chamber’s 9th Annual

Legislative Reception on October 24. Chamber membersmingled with more than 30 of the region’s legislators andelected officials. This evening reception is one of the singlelargest gatherings of local, state and federal legislators inHampton Roads.

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Congratulations to Mary Holt whose dedicationand volunteer efforts for the Chamber haveearned her the title of Ambassador of theQuarter. Mary began volunteering with thechamber in October 2011.

When asked how she felt about beingnamed the Ambassador of the Quarter, Maryresponded, “I was very happy and shocked.You always wonder ‘Am I doing enough,’ ‘AmI doing all that I can?’. I love being part of thisorganization.”

Mary’s positive attitude, strong commitment,and many contributions to the Chamber and itsmembers, make her an excellent ChamberAmbassador. She volunteers at countlessChamber events and contacts new Chambermembers to welcome them and be sure they’reaware of the benefits of membership.

The Ambassador Committee is a diverse groupof 15 volunteers who are dedicated to makinga difference in the Chamber and the community.Ambassadors are liaisons between theChamber and new and existing members.For more information about the Committee,call 757-664-2504.

Celebrating and Honoring Volunteerism On September 25, the Hampton Roads Chamber held its

Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at theMarriott Chesapeake. This annual event brought together morethan 125 business leaders and elected officials from the region tohonor volunteers and promote volunteerism in the Hampton Roadsregion. During the luncheon, several outstanding volunteersreceived awards for their accomplishments and contributions.

(pictured from left) Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Chesapeake (Suffolk Division LeadershipAward Winner); Jennifer Smith of Bon Secours (Portsmouth Division Leadership AwardWinner); Darleen Mastin of Optima Health (Virginia Beach Division Leadership AwardWinner), Roland Davis of Sajomach Business Services, Inc. (Chesapeake DivisionLeadership Award Winner); RPC Tracy Agyeman of the US Navy (Norfolk DivisionLeadership Award Winner); and Judith Scott of Portfolio Recovery Associates (MarianP. Whitehurst Women in Leadership Award Winner)

The Chamber’s 2012 Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon was held on October 12, in conjunction with Fleet Week. Nearly

250 attended the luncheon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, toobserve the annual Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the YearAward (MCOY), presented to the enlisted military individual whosepersonal and public contributions have had the most positiveeffect on the Hampton Roads community. This year, 29 menand women were nominated for the prestigious award. Mass

Communications Specialist1st Class Eric Brown, PublicAffairs Officer, USS ARLINGTON(LPD 24), was named the2012 Military Citizen of theYear. Brown has dedicatedhundreds of volunteer hours tothe Hampton Roads community.In 2011, he volunteered with

the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads andCentral Virginia’s Center at Norfolk International Airport, Nauticus,and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads. Rear AdmiralByron “Jake” Tobin, USN (Ret.) was the keynote speaker.

Networking and Fun at Sand Kickball Tournament and Golf Outing

On September 14, the Chamber and the Hampton RoadsSports Commission hosted an inaugural Sand Kickball

Tournament. The event, the first of its kind in the region, washeld on the beach in front of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Nearly150 players on 12 teams from non-profit organizations, small,mid-size and large corporations competed in a high energy,double elimination recreational sand kickball tournament.Participants enjoyed fun and competition, as well as snacks,drinks, and live entertainment by local rock band SevenTen Oil. The event concluded with an awards presentationand networking on the upper deck of the Ocean View FishingPier. The Sheraton Waterside Norfolk team (pictured) tookhome the first place “Grand Sand Kickers” trophy. Secondplace went to The Up Center, and the Chartway Federal CreditUnion team finished third.

On September 28, nearly 150 golfers enjoyed a day atSleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk at the annual Hampton

Roads Golf Outing. This year’s event was hosted by theChamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. Guestsenjoyed lunch in the renovated Obici House, followed by asunny afternoon of golf and networking. Winning teamsinclude: First place in the first flight was the team of SuffolkInsurance, the Elizabeth River Crossings team finished firstin the second flight and Knowledge Information Solutionsteam came in on top in the third flight.

(pictured from left) Rear Admiral Tim Alexander;Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class EricBrown; and City of Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim

(pictured from left) The Harvey Lindsay team of Andrea Bear; Nancy Howard;Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair; and Suzanne Purwear

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(from left) Sally Bedell Smith and Barbara Ciara

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are planned for you, allowing you to enjoy once-in-a-lifetimeexperiences. Travel to Ireland in March 2013 or China in October 2013. For more information, call 757-664-2501or visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com/Ireland or HamptonRoadsChamber.com/China.

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StrategicPartners

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

AUGUST360IT Partners5LINXAAPEX Driving SchoolAerophoto AmericaAmerican Insulation ServiceATC Associates, Inc.Bankers Insurance LLCCharter CommunicationsConquering QuickBooks, Inc.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -

Virginia ChapterDestinationXLGenesis Cabling Services, Inc.Greg Garrett Realty.comHeather PlatzHome Instead Senior CareInMotion HostingMedAlliesWorld Lifeline FoundationMicrotech Staffing Group of VirginiaNew Balance Virginia BeachOfficeMaxPain Management & Orthopedics

CenterPapyrus Financial LLCReavesColey PLLCSAIC Science Applications

International VA Beach Sears Group, Inc.Signs By TomorrowSocial Wireless, LLCTidal Construction, Inc.Triquetra Technologies, Inc.Unity Renaissance ChurchUno Chicago GrillWendy's (N. Military Hwy., Norfolk)Wendy's (Cleveland St., Va Beach)

SEPTEMBER56th Street Development80/20 Burger BarAction LogisticsAlive ChiropracticAnderson FlooringArchadia Home CareArea Equipment Rental & SalesAstro Pak CorporationAtlantic Lift SystemsAzalea Inn RestaurantBack East LandscapingBeach Design Group Inc.Beach Works Construction Inc.Bear in Mind Strategies, LLCBeaufort, LLCBeltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Ctr.Beverly L. Jones, CPA, PCBrightStar HealthcareBrothers PizzaBurroge Construction LLCC V International, Inc.Cafe StellaCarlson Technical Consulting, LLCCFBLYDEN ENTERPRISES, LLCChesapeake Bay CateringChildrens Health AssociatesCiniva Webworks - VNM GroupCoastal Convenience Store GroupColeman American Moving ServicesComcast SpectacorCommonwealth EmployeeBenefit Solutions

Consolidated Logistics CenterThe Cooper Law Firm, P.C.Corman ConstructionCreative TravelCresent ConsultingCrossroads Windows and TrimD&M Concrete ConstructionD. Dyckman ConstructionDasco CompaniesDavis Boat WorksDavis Professional ServicesDockside Inn & Seafood MarinaDominion Realty Advisors, IncDresser-Rand Co.Driver Contractors, Inc.DuralineThe Dwelling PlaceEcono Lodge On the OceanElephant Trunk DesignElizabeth River Lawn & LandscapingEnvoy of Thornton HallEquity Development Corporation

Essential Services and EnergyBroker/Commercial and Residential

EvofitExchange USAdba Executive Pathway Transportation/Park Avenue LimousinesFacilities BullpenFASTSIGNS of ChesapeakeFire & Vine Woodfire CuisineFirst Colonial Eye CenterFirst Command Financial Planning-

Rick AmelonFirst Potomac Realty TrustFive Rings Financial - Fisher.Brinkman & WilliamsFreewater TechnologiesFroggiesGary Allen Hair And Skin Care CentreGayle’s Wigs ’N’ ThingsGeneral Management Solutions, Inc.Global Wind LLCGreener by LedGuardian Realty ManagementHampton Roads Promotional ProductsHawaiian Style EnterpriseHazelwood’s Gift ShopHealthgroup WestHenry Peddle, Inc.Heritage Capital Group, LLCHKS ArchitectsHotel and Club Associates, Inc.Hug-A-BugIndependent Lighting Corp.Interior Power ContractingJanaf Shopping YardJane P. BattenJCVB LLC dba Anago of Virginia BeachJimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches

(Granby St., Norfolk)John WestbrookJolene Dee Graphic DesignJoy4Life LLCThe Kane CompanyKGS DevelopmentKoizilla Monster PondsKonikoff Family DentistryKoSama Complete Body

TransformationKudzu Health & Safety, LLCLa Herradura, Inc.

Labels UnlimitedLar-Jac Corp.Law Offices of David A Greer PLCLegal Resources of Virginia, Inc.Legal Shield-Mary Glynn

Fisher & AssociatesLillibridge Healthcare SvcsLineage LogisticsLive NationLSI Laser Specialties Inc.Lucy V. Dierks, ArtistLyric Opera VirginiaMarathon Development Group, Inc.Mark's ElectricMax Muscle (The Wright Stuff, Inc.)McAllister & QuinnMedVirginiaMelissa Harwood State FarmMetroscoot, LLCMid Atlantic Dermatology Center, P.C.Mid-Atlantic BuildingMonster CleanThe Morgan Real Estate GroupMosquito SquadMTC SchaffnerNerium by Brenda HudginsNorfolk Tug Co. Inc.NYR OrganicOcean View Fishing Pier LLCOhana Art StudioOld Point Mortgage GroupThe Original Health Hero CoinsOsmundson & Assoc. Cost

Consultants Inc.Otto DesignOver The Edge Remediations, LLCThe Pancake HouseParamount Industrial Companies IncPennacook PeppersPlant Factory Interiors, Inc. –

Mr. Greenjeans Primm & CompanyPriority Plumbing Inc.R.G. Electric Co.Rainbow InternationalRAMPS Across America, Inc.Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.RCM PropertiesRegusRestore RehabilitationRich Fisher Construction, Inc.Richard Muldez PhotographyRoth Doner Jackson, PLCRouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd.S & N Communications, Inc.Scott & AssociatesScott B. Konikoff, Esquire PLLCSkanska USA Civil SoutheastThe Skinny Dip Frozen

Yogurt Bar - Sam’s DriveSonoma Wine Bar & BistroSouth Bay Industries, Inc.South Norfolk Trucking Inc.Southeast Connections, LLCSoutheast Tissue AllianceSpectrum PuppetsSpenCo LPSphinx BuildersStephen HeretickTeam HealthTerri Thompson/State

Farm Insurance CompaniesThomas Edison State College

Tidewater Lock & KeyTidewater Mortgage Services, IncTogether MDTraci Lynn Fashion JewelryThe Travel Outlet of VirginiaTurf & Garden Div. of Todd Farm Equip.Turpin’s FloristUnited States InfrastructureCorporationUrban RenaissanceVail AutomotiveVirginia Asset ManagementVirginia FloorcraftersVooDoo Rhino, LTDWalker & Laberge Co. Inc.Wheeler Real Estate Investment

Trust, Inc.Wilsondale Apartments Park

PropertiesWomen in Defense Greater

Hampton RoadsWord in Seasons MinistriesWorks Progress DesignWorld Class TravelWSKY-TV Channel 4Your Chamber Connection

OCTOBER3 Waves Media Accredited SolarAll Bright Construction, LLCApril Stilwell Independent

Consultant/The Pampered ChefAtlantic Bay MortgageBridges Real Estate Acquistions, LLCBrooks BrothersCar Struction, IncChesapeake Bay AcademyChesapeake Cooler CompanyCirculatory Center Dunkin Donuts (Eagle Nest Pt., Va

Beach)East Coast PaddleboardsFreedom MechanicalThe Henri Ellis TeamHit Play ManagementInterExchange, Inc King Tiger Martial ArtsKirkland’s (Hilltop)Legal Shield – Sharon D. HollidayLove of ScentsM & L Care Marketing Werks Millennium Medical Billing, Inc OliologyPalm PurposePathways to LifePlaza Azteca Mexican RestaurantPower Mechanical, IncPursonal Hang Ups Rhonnda Claiborne – KellerWilliams Elite Realtors Richard Calderon – Rose andWombleSARA Entertainment/SARA

Performing Arts StudioSenior AdvocateVanwin Coatings of Va., LLCVirginia Beach Rescue Squad

FoundationThe Whitlock GroupXDIN, Inc

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

Chamber’s President & CEO Announces Retirement

After 25 years with the HamptonRoads Chamber of Commerce,

President & CEO Jack Hornbeck,CCE, announced his plans to retirefrom the Chamber on September30, 2013.

Chamber Board Chair DeborahStearns, said, “It has been mypleasure to know and work withJack for nearly 25 years.” She added, “While there havebeen many changes in the local business community duringJack’s time as President & CEO of the Hampton RoadsChamber, he has not changed his commitment and enthusiasmfor the job. I believe Jack’s greatest accomplishments arethe Chamber’s excellent reputation as a leading organizationin the region, its solid financial position and building acohesive staff.”

Susan Blackman, a partner with Willcox & Savage andthe Chamber’s 2013 Treasurer, has agreed to lead theSearch Committee. Members of the committee will beappointed in early 2013.

Hornbeck said, “It has been an honor to have served theHampton Roads Chamber and my good fortune to haveworked with outstanding community leaders.” He added, “Iam proud of the important role the Chamber has playedin the development of our region and the Commonwealththrough such programs as ChamberSolutions, the SmallBusiness Development Center of Hampton Roads, HamptonRoads Sports Commission, LEAD Hampton Roads, HamptonRoads Economic Development Alliance, and Opportunity, Inc.”

A 39-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeckhas served Chambers in Middletown, New York; EastHartford, Connecticut; Pensacola, Florida; and Atlanta,Georgia. From 1978-1980, he served on the staff of theNorfolk Chamber.

Hornbeck and his wife Janice plan to remain in Norfolk andcontinue to be involved in the region.

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DIRECTORCOMMUNICATIONS &MARKETING Lisa Jones757-664-2531

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Also serving as members of the 2013Executive Committee:

President and CEOJack Hornbeck, CCE Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair, Governmental AffairsMichael FowlerMerrill Lynch

Chair, Hampton Roads PoliticalAction CommitteeW.S. “Shep” Miller, IIIKITCO Fiber Optics

Vice Chair, Leadership ProgramsJeffrey Ainslie Ainslie Group

Vice Chair, Membership & CommunicationsShepelle Watkins-WhiteShepelleWatkinsWhite Consultingand Law, PLLC

Vice Chair, Small BusinessJeff RichardsonBeach Commercial Finance

Vice Chair, SportsJohn W. WilsonWBR Insurance Agency LLC

Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources CampaignSusan ArcherOld Dominion Steel & ContainerCo. Inc.

Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources CampaignJoe Thomas GEICO

Vice Chair, At LargeDr. Tony AtwaterNorfolk State University

Vice Chair, At LargeDeborah ButlerNorfolk Southern Corp.

Vice Chair, At LargeDavid DurhamStellarOne Bank

Vice Chair, At LargeJodi GidleyVirginia Natural Gas, Inc.

Vice Chair, At LargeDavid MeleThe Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media

Vice Chair, At LargeSteve RomineLeClair Ryan

Vice Chair, At LargeThomas WinborneClark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering

Chair, Chesapeake DivisionPatrick ReynoldsAshby Development, LLC

Chair, Norfolk DivisionGrey PersonsMilitary Newspapers of Virginia

Chair, Portsmouth DivisionMissy ThomasNASSCO-Earl Industries

Chair, Suffolk DivisionBettie CuddyerSentara Obici Occupational Medicine

Chair, Virginia Beach DivisionCathie FranceCommonwealth of Virginia

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

Individuals elected toserve as members of theChamber’s RegionalBoard of Directors beginning in December 2012:

Clyde ClarkWells Fargo

Dawn GlynnTowneBank

Shira ItzakRemedy Intelligent Staffing Services

Tim PetersNorfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel

Wade PowellWade Powell and Assocs./DaleCarnegie

James SherwoodBon Secours Virginia Health System

Judy SwystunHampton Roads Transportation

Chamber Announces its 2013 Leadership

ChairDeborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior VicePresident at Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate.Deborah’s experience includes office property salesand leasing, commercial development, mergers andacquisitions, and operational management. Stearns

is focused on brokerage and business development. Stearns is active inthe community and serves on the Board of several regional organizations,including the Hampton Roads Partnership and the Hampton Roads EconomicDevelopment Alliance. In 2011, Deborah served as the Chamber’s Treasurer.In April 2012, Deborah was elected Chair of the Chamber, replacingMaurice Jones, who relinquished his duties in order to become DeputySecretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Chair-ElectMichael M. Dudley is President and CEO of OptimaHealth Plan and a Senior Vice President of SentaraHealthcare. Optima Health Plan is the health plandivision of Sentara Healthcare. Serving 450,000members in Virginia, Optima Health Plan provider

network consists of nearly 20,000 physicians and 92 hospitals. Prior tojoining Sentara in 1996, Michael served as President of Kaiser PermanenteInsurance Company, President of the Northeast Region of Kaiser Permanentein Hartford Connecticut, and President of Kaiser’s Vallejo Medical Centerin California. He completed Stanford University’s executive managementprogram and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives.Michael serves as a Director on the Boards of America’s Health InsurancePlans (AHIP) – the nation’s principal association of health plans andinsurance companies, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans. Hehas served the Hampton Roads Chamber as Vice Chair of the Marketing& Communications Committee and Co-Chair of the Sustainable ResourcesCampaign. In 2012, Michael served as the Chamber’s Treasurer.

TreasurerSusan Blackman is a partner at Willcox & Savage,P.C., practicing employment law and businessimmigration law. She helps employers solveworkplace issues including medical accommodation,discrimination and matters involving employees’

rights. She represents employers in court proceedings and before theEEOC, Dept. of Labor, and U.S. immigration agencies. She obtains visasand green cards for foreign employees and advises clients about U.S. em-ployment and immigration laws. Susan is in The Best Lawyers in Americafor both immigration law and employment law. Richmond Magazinenamed her as one of the “Top 25 Women Attorneys in Virginia,” and shewas the only Hampton Roads lawyer recognized by Benchmark Litigationas among the top 250 women litigators in the country. Susan is a pastChair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division and has served on the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors since 2007.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Speaks at “State of the Military”

Jack Hornbeck, CCE

Save the Date

NORFOLKFriday, February 8 at noon

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

VIRGINIA BEACHThursday, March 14 at noon

Virginia Beach Convention Center

CHESAPEAKEThursday, March 28 at noon

Chesapeake Conference Center

PORTSMOUTHWednesday, April 13 at noon

Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center

SUFFOLKTuesday, May 7 at noon

Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

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

HAMPTON ROADS BUSINESS BRIEF:Climbing Down from the Fiscal Cliff

Wednesday, January 9 from 8:00-9:30amThe Founders Inn & Spa

Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon

“Leadership & Working Smart: Leveraging Human Connection in a Distracted Workplace”Thursday, January 31 from 12-1:30pm

Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk Hotel and Conference Centter

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panettaand Senator Mark Warner spoke to

more than 500 business professionals,community leaders, and elected officialsfrom Hampton Roads at the Chamber’s“State of the Military” forum on October19 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Theforum sought to explore defense strategy,current and future Department of Defensespending, and the economic impact of thefederal presence in Hampton Roads.Panetta acknowledged that changes arecoming, but assured Hampton Roadsbusiness and military leaders that, even with Pentagon spendingcutbacks, the region will continue to play a major role in the nation’sdefense strategy.

Panetta said, “Simply put, this region houses perhaps the greatestconcentration of military might in the world. And support offered by thiscommunity to our service members, veterans and their families is anincredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic nationalasset that it is.”

Senator Warner stated that, “Regardlessof who is elected, we are going to have toface our issues. We all share responsibilityon how we got into the 16 trillion dollardebt.” Secretary Panetta concurred, saying,“The United States is in many ways at aturning point after a decade of war. Iknow too well the decisions we make inWashington have a real and lasting impacton communities.”

Panetta warned of the threat of defensereductions because of automatic budget

cuts of $1 trillion over 10 years that are set to start in January.Half the reductions, known as sequestration, would be in defense andhalf in discretionary domestic programs.

Senator Warner and Secretary Panetta agreed that the HamptonRoads community’s support for the military is critical for nationalsecurity. “I want to do everything that I can to keep this communitystrong with the military. It is essential to keep our nation strong,”said Panetta.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses the crowd as SenatorMark Warner looks on

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Cherrelle Artis serves as Coordinator for LEADHampton Roads, the Chamber’s leadership program.She is a Hampton Roads native and graduated fromVirginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s Degreein Communications and a Minor in Psychology.

Marianne Collins joined the Chamber in August asMembership Coordinator. She is a native of Newark,New Jersey. Marianne graduated from NorfolkState University with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant andInstitutional Management. Prior to the Chamber,Marianne worked for Marriott, Hilton and HolidayInn Hotels in a variety of management positions.

Ashley McDaniel joined the Chamber in Septemberas part-time Communications Coordinator. Priorto working at the Chamber, Ashley was an editor withBeliefNet and a Coordinator/Producer for CNN inWashington, D.C. She graduated from AppalachianState with a BS in Broadcasting and Advertising.

Jason Sparrow was hired in August as a part-timeAccounting Assistant. Jason is a life-long resident ofHampton Roads. When he is not working, Jason ispursuing a Business Degree at Tidewater CommunityCollege in Norfolk.

AnniversariesCongratulations to the following businesses that celebrated mile-stone membership anniversaries from August-October 2012.

45 YEARSIMS Environmental Services, Inc.

25 YEARSWartsila Defense, Inc.

20 YEARSAntech Systems, Inc.Atlantic Shores Retirement

CommunityCapital Group Companies/The

Home of American FundsDale Carnegie Training/Wade

Powell & Assoc., Inc.Solutrix, LLC

15 YEARSAppleOne Employment ServiceBishop Sullivan Catholic High

SchoolChrysler Museum of ArtEagle Paper Int’l, Inc.KITCO Fiber OpticsPioneer Services A Division of Mid

Country BankProSourceWoolpert, Inc.

10 YEARSBLACKHAWK!Farmers BankLiskey & Sons PrintingTed Constant Convocation CenterTroy University-Global Campus

5 YEARSCameron Chemicals Inc.DeVry University & Keller Graduate

SchoolGoodwill of Hampton Roads and

Central VirginiaGreat Bridge International, LLCHarbor Point Behavioral Health

Center/Brighton Behavioral Health Center

HomePro Pest ControlOcean Tumblers, Inc.Precise Machine & FabricationThe Rack Law Firm, P.C.SpringHill Suites by MarriottWestern Overseas Corporation

At the September 26 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected as the Chamber’s 2013 officers. Theseleaders took office at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on December 5. The Chamber thanks its 2013 officers for

their commitment to serve.

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