More than 1,300 Students to Earn their Diplomas in LFCC’s 50th Commencement Exercises May 15

LFCC will celebrate its class of 2021 in a series of events this week. A virtual commencement will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15. Additionally, the college will hold drive-thru diploma walks – starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 13, on the Fauquier Campus, and at 4 p.m. Friday, May 14, on the Middletown Campus. During the drive-thru diploma walks, graduates’ names will be read, they’ll walk across the stage, receive their diploma covers and be photographed. This is the second consecutive year the

Empowering Culpeper Food Distribution on Saturday

CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper will host its monthly food distribution this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 am. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church.   COVID-19 guidelines remain in place for the distribution. As community members enter the church parking lot, they will be given a number and asked to remain in their cars until it is their turn to enter the building for food pick-up. One person per household may enter the church at a time unless a caretaker is needed to assist them. Masks should be

The Fauquier Chamber Women’s Business Council Hosts Virtual Event - Nancy Greene Presents ‘Tap into Your CEO Power” May 19

Warrenton, Virginia – April 28, 2021: Many business owners struggled with the consequences of COVID-19 in 2020. Now, more than a year later, many of those same business owners have turned chaos into creativity finding new opportunities for growth. The Fauquier Chamber Women’s Business Council (WBC) celebrated a 10-year anniversary last year. Their goal is to help accelerate the advancement of women in business – whether they are employees or entrepreneurs, mid-level administrators or senior

LFCC Naming Task Force Narrows List of Possible Names to Five

Five top names have emerged as LFCC’s naming task force continues the work of choosing a new name for the college.   In February, LFCC’s College Board voted to rename the college, which was founded in 1970. The college, like the other 22 in the Virginia Community College System, had been directed last summer by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges to review its name, as well as those of all its named facilities.   Following the LFCC College Board’s decision, students, staff, alumni and

Aging Together 5 Over 50 News Release: 5/4/2021

5 Over 50 Honorees Celebrated during Older Americans Month In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in our region as friends, neighbors, businesses and nonprofit organizations have found new ways to support each other during the ongoing pandemic and the challenges it’s introduced. In our community, older adults are a key source of this strength. Through their experiences, successes, and difficulties,

LEADERSHIP FAUQUIER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Leadership Fauquier is excited to announce applications for our 2021-2022 Signature Program are open. The 10-month program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that broadens an understanding of what makes this County Tick.  Participation enhances leadership skills and enables participants to develop invaluable relationships.  This unique program exemplifies the mission of Leadership Fauquier to create a thriving community through informed and connected leaders. Participants delve deeply into all aspects of

Letter From the Chairman

Dear Fauquier Chamber Members,Our Chamber as well as many of our businesses have experienced a lot of volatility over the last year, however, things are beginning to stabilize. Carlton Shutt and his team at Premiere Hospitality are doing a great job of keeping us running smoothly and continuing to create value for our members during the interim time of uncertainty. For that, the Board of Directors is extremely grateful. As we are experiencing some new growth and direction as the country begins to loosen

Give Local Piedmont is May 4th!

   Give Local Piedmont is on May 4. This 24-hour online giving event inspires people to give generously to local nonprofits, and we hope if you love Old Town Warrenton, you’ll donate to EOTW. We know 2020 was rough, but we found ways to support our businesses while still having some fun.  The Warrenton Farmers Market is off to a great start in 2021 with the best opening day ever on April 17 in its Old Town location along 1st Street. When the Town of Warrenton asked Experience Old Town Warrenton to assist

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Webinar Trainings

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host two webinars on Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28 covering the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details and how to submit an application. The webinars will cover the same content.  The webinars are limited to the first 20,000 registrants, however, both will be recorded and later posted on SBA's YouTube channel. Register for one of the webinars below.Tuesday, April 27 | 2:30 p.m. EDTRegister hereWednesday, April 28 | 2:30 p.m.

Chamber Chat with Golden Rule Builders - Aging In Place

Join us for the VIRTUAL Run & Remember 5K!

Now more than ever our community needs strength and connectedness, while maintaining a feeling of safety and security. In order to ensure a safe experience for everyone, our race is going VIRTUAL for 2021! Participants are free to run, walk, bike, or hike, the 5-kilometers/3.1 miles any time between May 7 and May 9, 2021. Mileage can be completed indoors or outdoors. Registrants will continue to contribute to a great cause: supporting the end-of-life, palliative, and grief services provided by Hospice

Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center - Minimum Wage Increases

Attention small business who do their payroll! For more information and FAQs directly from the Virginia DOLI website, click HERE.Effective May 1, 2021, minimum wage in Virginia will go from $7.25 per hour to $9.50 per hour. Effective January 1, 2022, the hourly minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $11 an hour.Effective January 1, 2023, the hourly minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour.There are more proposed increases contingent upon future recommendations by appointed

LFCC and Rotz Pharmacy team up to vaccinate nearly 5,000 at the college

A public health effort by LFCC and Rotz Pharmacy has resulted in more than 5,000 vaccines against Covid-19 being administered at the college’s Middletown Campus in the past five weeks alone.   Rotz Pharmacy began offering vaccines at its Amherst Street location in mid-January. When he knew he would be getting in a large batch of the Moderna vaccine – more than his independent pharmacy had the capacity to administer – co-owner Jason Rotz reached out to LFCC.   “Of course we said we would be happy to

National Salvation Army Week, May 9th-16th

Join the celebration for National Salvation Army Week for events from May 9th-16thMonday: Recognition of police, fire, sheriff and media in CulpeperTuesday: Recognition of police, fire, sheriff and media in WarrentonWednesday: Open house at Social Service and Church in CulpeperThursday:  Ribbon cutting at grand reopening of Thrift store in WarrentonFriday:  Customer Appreciation Day in WarrentonSaturday: Concert in Yowell Park featuring a brass band, and free hotdogs and water

Fauquier Chamber Launches MemberPlus App!

  Fauquier Chamber Launches MemberPlus App! The MemberPlus app provides exclusive member benefits specifically designed for Fauquier Chamber members and community businesses to directly interact and engage anywhere and from any device!  App Store DownloadGoogle Play Download It's FREE to download! Fauquier Chamber members simply log in and begin using it today!