Hampton Roads Chamber

Wishing all of you, the happiest of Thanksgivings!

Team Chamber hopes to see you at this year’s Annual Meeting! We can hardly believe it’s already that time again to celebrate another outstanding year as the voice of business in Hampton Roads but we look forward to you joining us on December 11! Ticket & tables of 8 sales close in just a few days! YOU will want to be in the room for this year’s celebration! https://lnkd.in/eknvs-gx

A Message from our Member, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz: Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster is never easy. That is why we work hard to restore your personal belongings and peace of mind one item at a time.

The 2024 Regional Statesperson of the Year recipient is Senator L. Louise Lucas, President Pro Tempore for the Senate of Virginia. Senator Lucas has demonstrated exemplary leadership when it comes to enhancing our economy and improving the quality of life for Hampton Roads citizens. Please join us in saying BRAVO to Senator Lucas!

The ICON Award recognizes a young professional from greater Hampton Roads whose career and community service is widely regarded as an example of excellence. This award is given to a pacesetter within their industry and to an individual who has achieved significant accomplishments. There is no one more deserving of this ICON Award than Ryan Banas, PE, CCM who is currently leading the impressive HRBT Expansion Project! Please congratulate Ryan and be sure to slow down in those construction safety zones as he always likes to remind us!

Our Norfolk Division recently heard an incredibly interesting and impactful presentation from Nathan Simms with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority being briefed on their current projects and the vision for housing in the City of Norfolk, VA. We thank Nathan for sharing his expertise and all of our division members for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us for these important briefings!

"Get Found" with us as we dive into this marketing strategy workshop series! The series was so popular last year that we are bringing it back and offering your business the opportunity to join us for 3 back-to-back sessions focused on leveraging Google, YouTube and Social Media. Only $75 for the entire series and only 50 spots available-they fill quickly! https://lnkd.in/ejnTqGy9

A Message From Our Member, The King’s Daughters: Join us, Dec 7 for our Moonlight Gala: an elegant, high energy evening featuring cocktails and networking, dinner, a unique silent and live auction with Justin Swisher, auctioneer, and dancing. Help us bring healing & hope to children in our community. Purchase your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/eEk8qJtP

Welcome new executives! Last night, we hosted our annual celebration of the newest Hampton Roads executives! It was a lively evening of fellowship, glass blowing demonstrations and networking at the new Perry Glass Studio! We are proud to host this event that aims to welcome the newest leaders in Hampton Roads introducing them to our business community. Please join us in welcoming these leaders: Alison Byrne, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Dr. Mark Carlson, Eggleston Steven Carter, MBA, CGCIO, City of Portsmouth Laura Hayes Chalk, Virginia Beach Vision John Chandler, RW Towne Property Management Jenny Crittenden, Retail Alliance Renee Duval Fairchild, Chrysler Museum of Art Jerome Fowlkes, Langley Federal Credit Union Captain Ray Glenn Naval Station Norfolk Edward Harris, Visit Williamsburg Amanda Jarratt, City of Virginia Beach Chris Jones, CM, MBA, Norfolk Airport Authority Helen Webb Kuhns, Coastal Virginia Conservancy cathy liles, Old Point National Bank Rishap Malhotra, DroneUp Carrie Miller, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation Maerine Mitchell, MFA, VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Lisa Morgan, Atlantic Union Bank Nicole Newsome, Qantm Creative Tyrone Noel, CFP?, CRPC?, Bank of America Hampton Roads Irving Smith, ADP Kimberly Sawyer, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility EJ Toudt, Qantm Creative Sean Washington, City of Norfolk Charvalla West, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Ben White, City of Chesapeake And we want to thank all of our sponsors: Gold Sponsor: Hampton Roads Workforce Council Silver Sponsor: Bank of America Supporting Sponsor: Old Point National Bank Host Sponsor: Chrysler Museum of Art Media Sponsors: WTKR News 3 and Stellar Exposures Award Sponsor: G&W By Allogram South

YOUR Julian Hirst Alumni Award Honoree for 2024 is Dr. Antipas L. Harris! Dr. Harris is a 2015 graduate of LEAD757 and the Founding President & CEO of The Urban Renewal Center. Antipas has dedicated his life to the work of social justice and leading at the intersection of faith, education and public life. For this and for all he does for our community, Antipas is beyond deserving of this recognition! Please join us in congratulating him today!