Chamber Committees

Looking to take your Chamber involvement to the next level? Join a committee! This is a great way to broaden your network of contacts while learning about issues that impact your business and your community. Deepen your involvement by participating in the committee that best suits your goals and interests. Time commitments vary by committee and the extent of your involvement. Most meet once a month.

Participation is free and available to all employees of member businesses and organizations. Click here to send your interest to the Chamber staff.

Not sure which is right for you? Contact mailbox@fauquierchamber.org or (540) 347-4414 to discuss.

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committee Members

Chair: Lorna Magill (BOD) - Isn't She Amazing
- Co-Chair: Carlton Shutt - Allegro Community School of the Arts
Doug Parsons (BOD) - Fauquier County Economic Development
Beverly Cooper - Fauquier County Economic Development
Jeanne Underwood - Dominion Energy
Terry Woodworth - Community Investment Collaborative
Denise Harris - Town of Warrenton
Scot Small - FRC Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Paul Reilly - Atlantic Union Bank

Purpose - The Economic Development Committee addresses issues facing Fauquier County 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.

Meetings are held monthly on the second Monday at 4pm - PATH Foundation

Participation - Active members are welcomed. Click here to learn more.

RESOURCES:

Click here to see the 2024 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Priorities.
VEC Demographic Data Q1 2024
Fauquier County - The Value of Economic Development
ALICE in Fauquier County - ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the essentials.

FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

Committee Members

Chair: Andy Rose - Atlantic Union Bank
Ray Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
John Frazer - Brown & Bigelow
Liz Cloutier - eXp Realty
Caitlin Adkins - Spaces Organized & Styled
Josephine Gilbert

The Fall Festival Committee oversees the planning of the annual all-day street fair in September. 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. Estimated attendance at the Fall Festival is approximately 22,000.

Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday at 3pm - PATH Foundation

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Committee Members

Chair: Vacant
Raymond Knott (BOD) - Atlantic Union Bank
Becca Segal (BOD) - Fauquier Health
Priscilla Hottle (BOD) - Hottle & Associates
Dennis Donovan - Bowman Gaskins Financial Group

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.

Meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday at 3pm - PATH Foundation

GALA & ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE

CHAMBER GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Committee Members

Ray Knott (BOD) - Blue Ridge Bank
Dawn Arruda (BOD) - Dawn Arruda Real Estate
Priscilla Hottle (BOD) - Hottle & Associates
Caitlin Adkins (BOD) - Spaces Organized & Styled
Chris Coutts - Laurel Ridge Community College
Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank

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.

The GNC Committee meets every other month, no less than 4 times per year

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT

Committee Members

Member listing pending

The membership engagement & mentoring program is designed to help members maximize the benefits of their membership by providing educational information about what the Chamber has to offer and guiding them towards opportunities that will bring them the best return on their investment of time and money. It is important for new members to feel they have joined a quality organization that cares about their success. Having a Chamber mentor helps them accomplish this goal.

VALOR AWARDS COMMITTEE

Committee Members

Chair: Gloria Williams (BOD) - Mark B. Williams PLC
Matt Demaree - HTDNET
Shawn Nashwinter - Mark B. Williams PLC
Aimee O'Grady - Hero's Bridge
Margie Markham - Oak View National Bank
Jeff Say - UVA Community Health
Kimberly Holtzer - Homes for Hero's

The Valor awards began in 2012 with a mission of celebrating our local first responders from our area as well as veterans. Each year during the awards ceremony, we are pleased to have in attendance a variety of safety officials and elected officials join us to celebrate those who keep our community safe.

Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday at 3pm - PATH Foundation

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