2003-2004 Business Plan
Message from Kris Spitler
Chairman of the Board 2003-2004

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. [email protected]  
703-369-4738 Fax 703-369-3653

 

Great plans lead to great things.  The Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce plans to accomplish great things this year.  With our business plan set and our objectives clear, we will advance the economic, social and cultural welfare of our community.  Businesses both big and small will benefit from the many varied events, opportunities and connections organized and created through the Chamber.

 
 

 

  2003-2004 
Cornerstone Contributors

 

BB&T

Brown & Associates, P.C., CPAs

Didlake, Inc. Prince William Health System Temporary Solutions, Inc.

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.

 

 

Susan Jacobs � Long & Foster Realtors. 

[email protected] 703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998  
Annual Dinner Dance
Co-Chair: The Bridal Shoppe[email protected]

70  703-368-0694 � FAX 703-368-0773   

Co-Chair: Debbie Brunner, Custom Designers, Inc. [email protected] 703-530-9191� Fax 703-530-9192

      

Plan and organize the 69th Annual Dinner-Dance.

Chairman's CircleChair:   Patty Browne - SYNERGY ONE Federal Credit Union [email protected]    703-393-4053 � Fax 703 361-1361  

Coordinate events with members and guests to facilitate communication between Chamber members and leaders.

Business DevelopmentChair:   Susan Jacobs, Long & Foster Realtors

 [email protected]

703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998

Implement programs and policies to encourage mutually beneficial business partnerships between the Chamber and its members.

Anniversary Celebration

Chair:   Susan Jacobs, Long & Foster Realtors

 [email protected]

703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998

Bullet

Begin planning the Chamber's 70th Anniversary Celebration.

Leadership Conference

Chair:   Susan Jacobs, Long & Foster Realtors

 [email protected]

703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998

Coordinate and conduct a Chamber Leadership Conference to plan for the 2004-2005 year.

Policies, Procedures & Bylaws

Chair:   Susan Jacobs, Long & Foster Realtors

 [email protected]

703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998

Update the 5 year Strategic Plan

Complete the reaccredidation process.

Staff Development

 Chair:   Susan Jacobs, Long & Foster Realtors  [email protected]

703-368-1146 - Fax 703-257-7998

 

Continue to utilize the resources available to ensure the professional    development of our staff.

 

Government Relations

Vice Chairman

Kevin P. Kelley � Falcon Graphic Solutions, Inc.

 [email protected]  

 703-393-0039� Fax 703-393-9747

Economic Development Co-Chair: Roger Snyder - RWS Consulting703-368-4021Co-Chair:  Bill Daffan - R. Edward Daffan, Inc.[email protected]703-368-3500 - Fax - 703-368-7119

  Mission: To help cultivate an economic and political climate conducive to business  development and growth of existing business.

Identify and define issues regarding local government plan review and permitting for private development.  Evaluate any impact on economic development and work in concert with other affected organizations to improve the processes.

Enhance the annual Economic Update and Reception to more effectively demonstrate the Chamber's role in promoting business growth and to provide more direct benefit to attendees.

Strengthen the Chamber's relationship with the economic development arms of local governments to improve timely and meaningful communication. 

Continue holding meetings out in the community, but alternate them with regular business meetings at the Chamber office to enhance the contributions the committee can make to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and to provide solid "take home" information to the active committee members.

Legislative

Co-Chair: Steve Nelson, Junction Travel, Inc.

[email protected]  

703-330-7400 � Fax 703-330-7430 Co-Chair: Lou Brooks, Broods and Nichols

  [email protected]  

703-368-8611 � Fax 703-368-8450          

Mission: To promote pro-business policies at all levels of government.  

Prepare and recommend to the Chamber's Board of Directors for their consideration and approval the 2004 Legislative Agenda.

Prepare with the Prince William Regional Chamber, our Joint Legislative Priorities package for presentation to our General Assembly delegation.

Co-sponsor Legislative Kick Off and Legislative Wrap Up breakfasts with the Prince William Regional Chamber.

Participate as a member of the Northern Virginia Coalition of Chambers in a �visit your local legislators� trip to Richmond while the General Assembly is in session.

Develop a county legislative priorities package for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

Keep Chamber Board aware of pending legislation releveant to Chamber members on national, statewide and local levels.

Coordinate and monitor the attendance of Chamber Board of Directors at public meetings of all major jurisdictions within Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park and Haymarket.  

 

Community Development  

Vice Chairman:Michael Schwartz Prince William Health System

[email protected]  

703-369-8270� Fax 703-369-8151             

Community RelationsCo-Chair: Karen Nottingham � Transitional Housing BARN, Inc.   [email protected]   703-392-3915 � Fax 703-392-5415 Co-Chair: Elyse McLearen� Vanderpool, Frostick, & Nishanian, PC  [email protected]  703-335-0800� Fax 703-335-1325  Mission: Support social and cultural organizations and events in the community.  

Conduct the 15th Annual Cuisine de Commerce.

Plan the 15th Annual "Community Showcase" at the February Luncheon to showcase our nonprofit members.

Present the 15th Annual Shelley Krasnow Community Service Award.

Conduct the 12th Annual "Not-for-Profit" Summit.

Promote business and nonprofit relationships.

Participate in United Way Day of Caring.

EducationCo-Chair: Wayne Promisel � The Basket Gallery  [email protected] 703-368-4528 � Fax 703-393-6625 Co-Chair: Barbara Reese, Prince William 4-H Teen Leadership Club [email protected] 703-791-5862    Mission:  Facilitate alliances between the business and educational communities through activities and events that are mutually beneficial.  

 

Foster communications and coordinate efforts among business leaders, school officials and education foundations through the "Missing Link" program.

Update and facilitate the intern shadowing program and explore ways to compile and track the data.

Administer the scholarship funds generated by the Polar Bear Scramble Golf Tournament as well as contributions from other Chamber Members.

Participate with the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and Prince William County in new teacher recruitment and orientation.

Help coordinate the Education Honor Roll presentation and explore additional ways to recognize contributing businesses.

     
bullet Investigate the possibility of including as a pilot program, support or partial sponsorhip of a recognition program for at-risk readers in the City of Manassas, Manassas Park and Pince William County

Job FairChair: TBD

 

Represent the Chamber on the JOBS2004 Job Fair.

 

Events

Vice Chairman:Bill Flynn, Computer Training Depot.[email protected]   703-331-3170  - Fax � 703- 331-3173

Mission:  To provide events for Chamber members to network, socialize and market their businesses.

ExhibitsChair: Mike Kitis � Manassas Journal Messenger  [email protected]     703-368-3101 � Fax 703-368-9017 Co-Chair: Rick Zarlengo � Broad Run Golf & Golf Practice Golf Facility [email protected]  703-365-2443 � Fax 703-365-2544  

 

Coordinate with the Technology, Ambassadors and Brown Bag Seminar Series Committees to plan and execute the Chambers annual premier business event, Connections ETC 2003 at the Freedom Center on October 23, 2003.

Hoe Down at the FairgroundsChair: Susan Jacobs - Long & Foster Realtors  [email protected]     703-368-1146 � Fax 703-257-7998

 

Plan and organize the Chamber's fall social event to be held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, September 20, 2003.

Polar Bear Scramble Golf TournamentCo-Chair: Mike Hoover - TML Copiers & Digital Solutions[email protected]     703-330-1010 � Fax 703-330-8823

Co-Chair: Roy Beckner - S.W. Rodgers, Inc.  [email protected]  

703-591-8400 � Fax 703-968-0422

 

Plan and organize the Annual Polar Bear Scramble Golf Tournament.

 

Membership Services

Vice Chairman:Michelle Carolla, The Bridal Shoppe

[email protected]  

703-393-0039� Fax 703-393-9747

 

Brown Bag Seminar SeriesChair: Diane Bennett - Bennett Insurance Services  [email protected]   703-257-4900 � Fax 703-257-2888Mission: Provide speakers on beneficial topics for members while showcasing members' businesses.  

 

Provide two monthly speakers focusing on information and services to help Chamber members improve their businesses.

Assist in planning Connections ETC 2003  with the Technology, Exhibits and Ambassador Committees.

Programs/AwardsChair: Lianne Best � Laserage, Inc.  [email protected]   703- 369-6711� Fax 703- 330-6679 Mission: Provide interesting and informative luncheon programs and promote awards for Chamber members.

 

Promote a "Gold Star" program to identify and recognize outstanding Chamber members and/or their employees.

Plan speakers for luncheon and breakfast programs, develop networking events with a goal to increase attendance while providing members additional networking opportunities.

Organize an annual Arts Alive event and identify new opportunities to showcase the expanding cultural diversity within the community

Organize the ess Award luncheon:  solitict nominations and create a subcommittee comprised of Chamber leadership to select recipients. 

 

Membership Development  

Vice Chairman:Guy Hinkler, V2 Systems, Inc.[email protected] 703-361-4606� Fax 703-257-9686

AmbassadorsCo-Chair: Dave Edwards � Moore, Edwards & Manson[email protected]  703- 330-3688 � Fax 703- 330-3595 Co-Chair: Joe Martin, Focuspoint, Inc.    [email protected]     703-530-9200 � Fax 703- 530-9120

Mission: To build on the membership of over 900 members through innovatve leadership and development programs and to continue to broaden their Chamber expertise on the many benefits of membership, thus enhancing their role as Ambassadors.

 

Expand outreach program to membership to increase participation at all levels.

Maintain retention rate of at least 85%.

Implement changes to the New Member Orientation Program to include more specific details on benefits of membership.

Conduct "Rookie Roundup" event to encourage new members to participate in programs, events and benefits.

Utilize existing events as recruiting opportunities.

Promote the Chamber's website as a new member acquisition tool.

Coordinate and conduct annual Silent Auction at December luncheon.

Expand Annual "Pat on the Back" into month-long membership appreciation program.

bullet Coordinate joint event with Fauquier Chamber of Commerce.

Communications  

Vice Chairman:Rick Hendershot, Hendershot-Burkhardt-Reed, CPAs[email protected] 703-361-1592� Fax 703-361-1765   Technology

Co-Chair: Susan Grogan, Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.[email protected] 703-368-4738 � Fax 703- 369-3653  

Co-Chair: Dan Vetal, LaserAge, Inc.  [email protected]    703- 369-6711 Fax � 703- 330-6679     Mission: To promote the understanding and usage of technology to benefit the Chamber and its members.

 

Create and implement a quarterly newsletter informing members of technology news.

 

Assist in planning the technology needs for Connections ETC 2003.

Participate in County Telecommunications Task Force to build appropriate technology infrastructure and provide information to members.

CommunicationsCo-Chair: Nick Carolla, New Visions Productions  [email protected]    703-369-6041 � Fax 703-392-9850            

Co-Chair: Randy Frostick, Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.[email protected]    703-369-4738 � Fax 703-369-3653 Mission: To improve communication among the Chamber, it's members and the public.

 

Continue improving current communication pieces including INPRINT, Your Chamber Connection, Discovery, Business & Information Directory and the What's Happening.

Continue to improve the web site's appearance, functionality and content in conjunction with the Technology Committee.

Continue to improve the Media Breakfast to educate and inform members how to promote their business with emphasis on marketing and advertising and the differences of the two.

  Secretary/Treasurer:

Bill Duvall, Fiducial/Duvall-Wheeler

[email protected]

703-361-1794� Fax 703-361-2188  

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Chris Bergstrom, Cardinal Bank [email protected]  703-393-8201� Fax 703-393-8300   Immediate Past Chairman: Lovey Hammel, Employment Enterprises, Inc.[email protected] 703-361-2220� Fax 703- 368-0795

Staff: Debbie Jones , President  [email protected]  703-368-6600 Ext. 11   Anita Duecaster, Operations Director  [email protected] 703-368-6600 Ext. 13   Patty Tracy, Membership Director [email protected]  703-368-6600 Ext. 14   Kris Welsh, PR & Events Director   [email protected] 703-368-6600 Ext. 15   Ruth Gorgas, Administrative Assistant  [email protected]  703-368-6600 Ext. 17   Laurel Vaughan , PR & Events Assistant  [email protected]703-368-6600 Ext.  21   Michaelene Ressler, Information Services Coordinator

[email protected]  

  703-368-6600 Ext. 10

 

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