Virginia Peninsula Chamber

Our next Business Connection After Hours will be on Thursday, September 26th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at St. George Brewing Company. Don't miss out on your chance to network with local business professionals at this event. Registration is open at https://lnkd.in/eqXHaJVU

Thank you to The Chamberlin for hosting our September Coffee Connection on Tuesday, September 10th! A special thank you to our ambassadors Haley Van Syckle Morgan, Tyler Neese, CFP®, and Brandt Lykins for attending. The Chamberlin is is an independent living senior community located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in historic Fort Monroe. Featuring expansive apartments, exciting amenities, and an iconic Sunday Brunch, their community is perfect for those who are ready to expand their horizons. Don’t miss their iconic Sunday Brunch every week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (reservations are required). Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezym34Rs

The LEAD Peninsula Alumni Network (LPAN) is hosting its Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17th. This event is only open to graduates of the LEAD Peninsula program (to include graduates of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula). Highlights of the event include: a free lunch, an overview of LPAN membership benefits and upcoming events, limited edition LPAN lapel pin giveaway, and a raffle for LPAN Membership. Register today at https://lnkd.in/em35TBar

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The Virginia Peninsula Chamber recently hosted a Local Election Candidate Forum for Newport News and Hampton elections. Each candidate was presented an opportunity to address the audience on their election platforms and to answer questions from the audience. One of the Chamber's most important roles is as an advocate for its member businesses. This forum presented the Chamber membership with an opportunity to hear from and meet candidates for local public office. Thank you to the following candidates for participating in this event: Jeannie Belgrave, Chris Bowman, Randy Bowman, Carolyn Campbell, Michelle Ferebee, James "Jimmy" Gray, Chelsea Greenwood, Hope Harper, Billy Hobbs, Whalan McDew, Aaron Weaver, Robert "Rob" Coleman, Scott O. Cox, Andrea Diggs, Stephen Ferguson, Justin Kennedy, Marcellus L. Harris III, Clifton Atkins, and Tina L. Vick. A special thank you to our board members Tom Cosgrove, Mark Duncan, and Crystal Bright for attending and to our Bronze Sponsors, Dominion Energy and YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas. - - Photography by Heather Hughes Ostermaier Photography

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Join us for our Annual State of the City - Hampton! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3rd, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Hear from Mayor Donnie Tuck as he delivers his final report on the City of Hampton's progress and future plans. Register at https://lnkd.in/dDzC5cta - - - What is a State of the City? The Virginia Peninsula Chamber presents a forum for local Mayors to report on their State of the City. The speeches themselves are as unique as the individuals that give them. The common thread however, is that each one shares a message from the city to its citizens. The State of the City Event will provide a venue to celebrate with city stakeholders, citizens and business alike, the accomplishments that have been achieved and those planned for years to come.

Thank you BayPort Credit Union for hosting our August Business Connection After Hours event! BayPort is committed to developing long-term prosperity for their communities by committing to their members’ financial well-being. With 152,000 credit union members and $2.4 billion in assets, their purpose and philosophy remain faithful to their motto of "people helping people". Learn more at https://www.bayportcu.org/

Join us for our annual State of the Chamber - Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 10th! Required by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber's by-laws, this event lays out the State of the Chamber, recognizes the achievements of the Chamber, its volunteer leadership and the Peninsula business community. New board members and officers are nominated and elected and retiring board members are acknowledged for their services. Register today at https://lnkd.in/eiFTQtBh. Learn more about this event at https://lnkd.in/ejrFUxm7

Our Military Recognition Breakfast is only two weeks away! Join us to hear from RADM William (Bill) Kelly, USCG Retired, and President of Christopher Newport University. This annual event is designed to recognize outstanding military personnel for their exemplary contributions to our community and nation. Learn more or register at https://lnkd.in/eYceEpTf