Purpose - The Economic Development Committee addresses issues facing Fauquier County & the Town of Warrenton business communities. This committee shall be in consistent communication with the Town Council, County Board of Supervisors, and State Delegation. This Committee plans the annual Legislative Preview and State of the County and Towns in December, and the Legislative Wrap Up in the Spring. We send a Delegation to attend Chamber Day at the Capital in January.

Signature Events (click each for event details): Pre Legislative Breakfast, Legislative Breakfast, Economic Development Summit, Meet the Candidates (if applicable), Chamber Day at the Capitol, Legislative Wrap Up

Meeting Frequency:

• 1^st Monday of each month @4pm

Meeting Location:

• PATH Conference Room

The WBC Signature Events only happen due to the generosity and support of its Partners. If you are interested in supporting this valuable and resourceful program, please click here to see the 2022 opportunities. 

Signature Events (click each for event details):

Schedule is pending

Signature Events (click each for event details): Micro Enterprise Symposium

Purpose - The Fauquier Young Professionals Council assists the young professionals in our business community.  The goal is to allow those newer to their companies/local businesses the opportunity to form strong networks with their peers. FYPC hosts monthly social events, educational and charity events.

Signature Events (click on each for event details):

The Finance Committee is responsible for the consistent review of the Chamber’s financial status. The Committee reviews the annual budget, makes recommendations to the Executive Director in preparation for the presentation of the new annual budget to the Board of Directors.

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The Valor Awards Committee is an annual Chamber signature event. It was established in 2012 and serves to honor those individuals in Fauquier County’s Public Safety sector who have gone above & beyond the call of duty. The Valor Awards Committee works directly with the leaders (Fauquier County Sheriff, Town of Warrenton Police, Fire & Rescue and VA State Police) to identify honorees.

The Gala Committee plans the entire Annual Meeting & Awards Gala. This event is held in November every year to both meet & vote in new board members and recognize community business award winners.

The Spring Festival Committee oversees the planning of the annual all-day street fair in May. It’s been sponsored by the Chamber for 41 years now. They assist in acquiring vendors and sponsors for the event; help coordinate the 40+ volunteers needed the day of the event; help recruit local entertainers for all day entertainment at the courthouse steps.

The mission of the Business Person of the Year and Business of the Year Committee is to establish criteria by which nominations will be accepted, promote and solicit nominations and serve as the responsible entity for selection of each award recipient. This committee will work closely with staff to coordinate the annual awards event

The Governance and Nominating Committee would be a committee of the Board of Directors, with responsibility for review of the efficient and effective practices of general governance.  The Committee makes recommendations on matters to the by-laws of the organization, along with recommendations on the size, composition, members and the officers of the Board.