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Corporate Citizenship and Social Responsibility
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05/28/08
Corporate citizenship is about being a part of the community in which companies operate. It is about how to be a better neighbor, and is driven by internal business motivations and the values of the people that join these companies. World-class companies see their role as a corporate citizen as providing a measurable positive impact in their communities by providing p...
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Fluvanna County Tourism
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05/28/08
The Fluvanna County tourism information center in the Best Western Hotel in Zion Crossroads should be open this June. The Chamber will be coordinating with the Economic Development Committee how to best present Fluvanna County
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Enjoy Fluvanna County’s Natural Environment
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05/28/08
The Fluvanna County Historical Society is noted for its sponsoring of many community events couples with the Old Farm Day Committee will be hosting our upcoming Old Farm Day. This is the premier public event in Fluvanna County attended by hundreds of vendors, 150 this year, and community groups and attracting thousands of visitors. The festivities include haywag...
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Beginning of An Exciting New Year!!!
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05/28/08
Beginning of An Exciting New Year!!!
I want to personally thank the Chamber’s Executive Committee and Board members for their long hours and dedication in making 2007 a very successful year. We elected three new Chamber Board members: Bobby Cobb, Al Parks and Jennifer Kingrea. Our December Holiday Social was attended by Congressman Goode, Delegate Bell, and Sen...
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Chamber of Commerce has the Community in Mind
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05/28/08
The Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff consider ourselves a vital part of Fluvanna County and are dedicated to improving the wonderful sense of community we all share. We work in partnership with our community leaders to maintain a healthy economic, as well as social, environment for our residents.
Many people call the Chamber to ...
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Season’s Greetings
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05/28/08
The Holiday Season is just around the corner and is a wonderful time of year, is a time when we all seem to unite and embrace the joy and spirit of giving that surrounds us. This is a time of togetherness, when our families and community share in the celebration of our beliefs, values, and traditions. It is a time to reminisce about our past and plan for the brightness of our future. It is also a ...
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Creating an Environment for Business Growth
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05/28/08
Another election day is rapidly approaching to elect two new candidates to the Board of Supervisors. I want to thank Mr. Cecil Cobb and Mr. Tom Payne for all the years they have devoted to serving the community. With their expert guidance and advice they have moved the county forward in the right direction. A job well done!
Now is the time to think about their ...
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County Rural Preservation and Business Growth
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05/28/08
The Chamber’s mission statement states, “The Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce will provide leadership to advance Fluvanna County’s business community and promote economic development.” However, at the same time, we are also in favor of maintaining our rural community. Community and business leaders must work together to ensure we do not destroy what we hold so...
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A Day Of Remembrance
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05/28/08
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day when Americans pause to remember those who gave their lives during military service. Other countries around the world also set aside special days to honor their war dead. No matter how different countries may seem, no matter what conflicts drive their governments to declare war, people of various cultures honor their w...
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Communicate - Communicate - Communicate
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05/28/08
Communications is one of the key elements for any successful organization. The Chamber wants to make sure we are effectively communicating all our resources to our members. Our member feedback is very valuable to us and we appreciate your time in communicating to us what the Chamber we can do better. The first two months in 2008 the Chamber has been very busy. On January 18, w...
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Business Appreciation Month
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05/28/08
Once April's rains and winds have subsided, the sun begins to warm up the earth and we're able to get the gardens planted. Typically, May is the month we begin to sow our crops. Get out in the garden under a Flower Moon and put your hands into the soil. Spring is a time of fertility, and May is a fiery month indeed -- full of lust and passion. This statement is also true for y...
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The Beauty of Spring
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05/28/08
The spring of the year is a favorite season for many people, and it is certainly easy to understand why this is so. The spring is when the earth comes back to life after a long cold winter, and it is in the spring when the first flowers begin to bloom and the green world begins to return after its winter slumber.
For the outdoor sports enthusiast, there is noth...
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Central Virginian Article on the Joint Business After Hours with Louis
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01/30/08
It wasn’t just business at the joint Louisa and Fluvanna County chambers of commerce gathering last Friday evening.
Robert Mayfield, Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce president, and Patrick Hanley, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce chairman, welcomed over 130 members and guests to a joint Business After Hours social last Friday evening.
The org...
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Fluvanna Review Chamber of Commerce Article
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01/30/08
Next time you visit the Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce you’ll see a couple of fresh faces and plenty of remodeling. A move that the organization hopes will bring the county into the spotlight.
Structural Changes - Located in the heart of Court Square in Palmyra, the Chamber recently has begun renovating its main office. The organization started with the creat...
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Beginning of a New Year!!
- posted on
01/30/08
I want to personally thank the Chamber’s Executive Committee and Board members for their long hours and dedication in making 2007 a very successful year. We elected three new Chamber Board members: Bobby Cobb, Al Parks and Jennifer Kingrea.
Our December Holiday Social was attended by Congressman Goode, Delegate Bell, and Senator Ruff along with 90 Chamber memb...
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Seasons Greetings
- posted on
01/30/08
The Holiday Season is just around the corner and is a wonderful time of year, is a time when we all seem to unite and embrace the joy and spirit of giving that surrounds us. This is a time of togetherness, when our families and community share in the celebration of our beliefs, values, and traditions. It is a time to reminisce about our past and plan for the brightnes...
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Rural Preservation
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01/30/08
The Chamber’s mission statement states, “The Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce will provide leadership to advance Fluvanna County’s business community and promote economic development.” However, at the same time, we are also in favor of maintaining our rural community.
Community and business leaders must work together to ensure we do not destroy what we hold so d...
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Economic Growth
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01/30/08
Another election day is rapidly approaching to elect two new candidates to the Board of Supervisors. I want to thank Mr. Cecil Cobb and Mr. Tom Payne for all the years they have devoted to serving the community. With their expert guidance and advice they have moved the county forward in the right direction. A job well done!
Now is the time to think about thei...
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Corporate Citizenship
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01/30/08
Corporate citizenship is about being a part of the community in which companies operate. It is about how to be a better neighbor, and is driven by internal business motivations and the values of the people that join these companies.
World-class companies see their role as a corporate citizen as providing a measurable positive impact in their communities by pro...
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Did You Know!!!!
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01/30/08
Did You Know! In 2007 some of our Chamber of Commerce members were recognized by outside activities. Do you know who they were?
Last month, Connie Fairchild and I had the distinguished opportunity to visit and tour Fork Union Military Academy. Right here in our own backyard is a long-standing school that is solid in tradition. The hospitality shown by everyone was tremen...
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