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BUSINESS MATTERS JUNE 2017 VOLUME 7: ISSUE 6 MARTINSBURG - BERKELEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 198 Viking Way Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-4841 www.berkeleycounty.org
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BUSINESS MATTERS
JUNE 2017 VOLUME 7: ISSUE 6
MARTINSBURG - BERKELEY COUNT Y CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
198 Viking Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-267-4841
www.berkeleycounty.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Board of Directors 2
Chairman’s Corner 3
New & Renewing Members 4
Marketing Opportunities 5
Rise & Shine Breakfasts 6
Member Spotlight 7
Our Members 8-11
Golf Tournament 12 & 13
Member 2 Member Program 14
Image Book 2018 15
Leadership Berkeley 16 & 17
Chamber Mixers 18 & 19
Chamber Night at the Suns 20
Healthy Tips 21
Auction 22 & 23
2017 Calendar of Events 24
Upcoming Chamber Events 25
Major Sponsors 25 & 28
Community Events 26
Women’s Network TED Talks 26
Board of Directors
Doug Arndt Arndt-McBee Insurance Agency
Craig Bartoldson The Journal
Lisa Bivens Panhandle Home Health, Inc.
Elaine Bobo Berkeley County Schools
Michael Bohrer ERA Liberty Realty
Brooke Boyer Quad/Graphics, Inc.
David DeJarnett Bowles Rice, LLP
Steve Dopson Dopson & Associates, PLLC
Kimberly Foore WVU Online and Extended Campus
Kristie Hadley BCT - Bank of Charles Town
Sandy Hamilton Berkeley County Development Authority
Helen Harris Harris Community Care, Inc.
Mary Hayward Berkeley County Clerk’s Office
Mike Hite Panhandle Printing & Design
Kresha Hornby Valley Homes & Style
Mike Hornby Hornby Publishing
Brian Jolliff Pro Design, LLC
Melody Jones Valley College
Jim Klein Shepherd University Martinsburg Center
David Langford United Bank
C.D. Linton Argos
Maria Lorensen Hospice of the Panhandle
Rick Manning
Teresa McCabe WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Gail Moxley CNB Bank
Pam Neely State Farm
Tina Roach ERA Liberty Realty
Tracey Rohrbaugh Bowles Rice LLP
Teresa Scott RMS Shredding/BBI Realty
Susan Snowden Jackson Kelly, PLLC
Kelly Tanksley M-BC Public Libraries
Rick Wachtel
Joanne Wadsworth BB&T
Officers Rick Manning, Chairman of the Board
Gail Moxley, Chairman-Elect
Susan Snowden, Vice-Chairman
Tracey Rohrbaugh, Treasurer
Doug Arndt, Past Chairman
Staff Tina H. Combs, IOM, President & CEO
Susan G. Sanders, Office Manager
Natalie L. Stains, Marketing & Events Assistant
198 Viking Way - Martinsburg, WV 25401
304.267.4841 800.332.9007
Fax: 304.263.4695
www.berkeleycounty.org
BUSINESS MATTERS
JUNE 2017 VOLUME 7: ISSUE 6
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It’s that time of year again to submit your nominations for Leadership Berkeley, which will begin its 27th year in September. This program is an excellent way to build leadership capacity by learning more about the community, developing important business relationships and enhancing leadership skills. For more information, contact Tina Combs – [email protected] or 304-267-4841. Nominations can be made here.
Our Golf Committee, co-chaired by Gail Moxley (CNB Bank) and Pam Wagoner (Depot Florist), has planned a great tournament for Monday, June 12, 2017, at The Woods Resort. It’s our 35th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge! This is always a great day of golf and networking, beginning
with lunch donated by Chick-fil-A and ending with dinner prepared by the Clubhouse Grille and Pub. Special thanks to our Double Eagle Sponsors – Argos and HMS Technologies and our Eagle Sponsor Panhandle Builders and Excavating! Special games throughout the course are sponsored by The Shockey Companies, Jefferson Distributing Company, and The Kelley Agencies. To celebrate the Chamber Tournament’s 35th year, a special promotion, “35 on the Green”, will be sponsored by CNB Bank. And, Parsons Ford will once again be offering the chance to win a car! The top three teams will receive cash prizes and the team that comes in 35th will also receive a special prize. All-inclusive packages include cart, green fees, lunch, dinner, player gift, prizes, and two mulligans. We thank all of the many businesses who are putting in teams and sponsoring tees and special events. Register today before we sell out!
The Membership Committee, chaired by Kathy Mason (Augmentation) is developing a member-to-member discount program. If you would like to offer a special discount or promotion to other Chamber members, please contact the Chamber office or check out page 14 of this newsletter for more information.
Great events are planned for the summer and sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in learning more about how you can be a Chamber sponsor, please contact Tina Combs at (304) 267-4841 or [email protected].
Please watch for flyers and emails with more information on the many programs and events that we have planned. As always, do not hesitate to give the Chamber office a call or email if you should have any questions. Thank you for your continued support.
Chairman’s Corner ~ Rick Manning
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New Chamber Members
Café del Sol 796 Foxcroft Ave. Martinsburg, WV 25401 (681) 260-2200 [email protected] www.delsolcafes.com Richard Saltos, Rep. Restaurant LKQ - Martinsburg 4590 Williamsport Pike Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304) 240-3067 1-888-231-7295 [email protected] www.lkqcorp.com Brendan McCarthy, Rep. Automobile - Repairs, Sales, & Service
Sodexo 661 Chickamauga Dr. Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (781) 697-9789 [email protected] www.sodexo.com Taylor Watson, Rep. Construction - Homebuilders, Contractors, Excavators, Developers United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section 11410 Issac Newton Sq. N., Suite 270 Reston, VA 20190 (304) 612-4558 [email protected] www.playtga.com/wv Kyle Hoffman, Rep. Non Profit Organization/Recreation
Allegheny Surveys, Inc. Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Berkeley County Humane Society Bruce M. Avey, Jr., CPA Dopson & Associates, PLLC Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors Inc. Employers' Innovative Network Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Hoss's Steak & Sea House
Kisner Communications Manning Media Inc. Modere Ogden Directories RMS - Records Management Solutions, Inc. Sam's Club #8193 South Berkeley Pharmacy Touch of Grace Spa and Salt Cave West Virginia Radio Corporation
Renewing Members
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Brochures & Business Cards Chamber members are welcome to display brochures and business cards at our office located at 198 Viking Way. Visitors enter the Chamber daily to inquire about different businesses, the community, relocation, and much more. Members have the opportunity to reach these visitors by displaying their brochures in our lobby.
EMAIL BLASTS ($75 per transmittal)
Each email blast we send reaches over 1,400 inboxes and also posts to our
Twitter and Facebook pages.
Please Note: The email blast
schedule usually books up 1-2 weeks in advance.
To request an email blast, please
contact [email protected].
Refer a business to join the Chamber of Commerce and earn a
FREE e-blast for your business!
Promoting your business through the Member Spotlight section of Business
Matters is easy and FREE! Simply submit an article and accompanying photos and the articles will be published, one per month, as
they are received. If you have questions, contact the Chamber staff at
Advertising Opportunities in BUSINESS MATTERS
Business Card $30
1/4 Page $50
1/2 Page $75
Full Page $125
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Potomac Housing Realtors® Inc., now
celebrating its 25th year is business, is proud to
be a member of the Martinsburg – Berkeley
County Chamber of Commerce. Being especially thankful for the exposure offered from the
opportunity to be featured as this issue’s Member Spotlight.
In 1992, Page and Lois Burdette purchased the land, now known as Opequon Meadows. While
developing the first section of the subdivision, Page expressed interest in expanding into the property
management business. Potomac Housing Realtors® Inc. has grown to become a leading
property management company in the Eastern Panhandle for property owners and tenants alike. We
pride ourselves in continuing to upgrade client services while maintaining the same low fees and
operating cost.
Potomac Housing is a full-service and tailored property management company for
commercial and residential properties alike. Our professional real estate team takes on all the duties of
maintaining properties, including: leasing agreements, background and credit checks, marketing, rent
collection, bill payment, property inspections, repair and maintenance services. Offering the lowest
operating cost for home owners in the region with a wealth of experience from our knowledgeable staff,
Potomac Housing Realtors® Inc. makes owning rental properties more profitable and less time
consuming.
Our leasing, operations, maintenance, and accounting departments all work closely together to
provide the comprehensive, hands-on experience that so many property owners and tenants desire.
We have grown to a staff of fourteen full-time and part-time individuals, each bringing their own
knowledge and wisdom to our daily business ventures.
The economy for small business is critical everywhere, but as a small business here in Berkeley
County, Potomac Housing continues to place its focus on giving back to our own community. We
value the partnerships we have with other small businesses of the Martinsburg region, as well as the
cooperation of our community leaders. Through the support of our neighbors, the dedication of our
staff, and continued strengthening of our local economy; Potomac Housing now manages more than
260 rental properties in the area and hopes to continue serving the property owners and tenants for
many years to come.
POTOMAC HOUSING REALTORS, LLC 27 Polo Greene Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25402 (304) 267-1556 · (888) 430-3585 www.rentbuysellwv.com
MEMBER
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, third generation family member Jonathan Bellingham shared Capon’s story with the surrounding community with the 6th annual “State of Capon” address on the River 95.3 radio program “The Valley Today”. Besides highlighting 85th anniversary news, Jonathan
mentioned summer specials like the first Paint Party and Kids stay free. Hear the complete program!
Decker & Company PLLC is pleased to announce that Daniel Sweeney has joined the firm as a Staff Accountant. He will be responsible for individual and business tax preparation, accounting, and auditing. Daniel is a recent Shepherd University graduate, earning a degree as a double major in both Accounting and Business Administration with a concentration in Management.
Mid-Atlantic based Graphics Universal Incorporated, a high-quality, best cost provider
of pressure sensitive and cut & stack labels announced its purchase of the Domino N610i digital label, 7 color printing press. “We continue to experience solid year over year growth in our label business”, remarked Garon Gembe, Owner and President of Graphics Universal Inc. “We chose the Domino solution due to its impressive track record for uptime and consistent high quality output. We’ve set a high bar in our region for quality and service, it’s imperative that the new print technology we add can support our high demands.” For more than 50 years, Graphics Universal has supplied industry-best design, commercial and label printing and fulfillment services. Contact them at 717.597.3108 to learn how your organization can benefit from Graphic Universal’s growing arsenal of leading edge digital print technology.
Jefferson Security Bank has announced the appointment of Frederick K. Parsons as Chair and Eric J. Lewis, CPA as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the bank's 2017 organizational meeting.
The Martinsburg Police Department’s revamped Canine Unit is getting ready to roll and the students at Winchester Avenue and Burke Street Elementary Schools have voted to choose the name for MPD’s new police canine. These schools are the two pilot
Our Members Three Bowles Rice attorneys in the firm’s Martinsburg office, Michael E. Caryl, Stephen M. Mathias and Charles F. Printz, Jr., are recognized in the newly released 2017 edition of
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as “Leaders in Their Field” in West Virginia.
Caryl is given Chambers’ highest “Band One” ranking in Corporate/Commercial Law - Tax. Mathias, the leader of the firm’s Real Estate practice, also received a “Band One” rating. Printz was named a leader in Commercial Litigation.
The publication named Bowles Rice as “Top Ranked” in each of the five areas of law evaluated by the publication’s researchers in West Virginia: corporate/commercial law; labor and employment law; commercial litigation; natural resources law; and real estate law.
Chambers editors named an additional 19 Bowles Rice lawyers as "Leaders in their Field” in West Virginia. They are:
Carl D. Andrews - Real Estate Law Julia A. Chincheck - Corporate/Commercial: Banking and Finance Kimberly S. Croyle - Natural Resources Law Mark H. Dellinger - Labor & Employment Law Charles B. Dollison - Natural Resources Law F. Thomas Graff Jr. - Natural Resources Law and Corporate/ Commercial Law Justin M. Harrison - Labor & Employment Law Ronda L. Harvey - Litigation: General Commercial Thomas A. Heywood - Corporate/Commercial and Corporate/Commercial: Healthcare Leonard Knee - Natural Resources Law: Environment J. Thomas Lane - Natural Resources Law Charles M. Love III - Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: Mass Tort Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman - Corporate/Commercial Stuart A. McMillan - Litigation: General Commercial Sandra M. Murphy - Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance George A. Patterson III - Natural Resources Law Camden P. Siegrist - Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance Gerard R. Stowers - Litigation: General Commercial Amy J. Tawney - Corporate/Commercial and Corporate/ Commercial: Banking & Finance
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Parsons Lewis
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schools in The Martinsburg Initiative, the groundbreaking opioid prevention program being spearheaded by MPD, Berkeley County Schools, and Shepherd University. The pilot schools were given the honor to choose the name of the Department’s new 10 month old German Shepherd who will be hitting the streets later this summer with MPD’s new canine handler, Patrolman Ryan Fritz. The votes are in, the ballots have been counted, and the winning name is
“Titan”—by a landslide! Earlier this year, Patrolman Fritz, one of two MPD “Officers of the Year” in 2016, was selected as the Department’s new canine handler. At the end of this month, Officer Fritz and Titan
will be starting an intensive six week training and certification course in Pennsylvania and are scheduled to begin full patrol duties by the first week of August. Aggressive drug enforcement, regular visits to schools, and positive engagement with the community will be the focus of the Canine Unit.
Shepherd University President Mary J.C. Hendrix announced a gift of $400,000 at the spring meeting of the Shepherd University Foundation Board of Directors. In announcing the gift, Hendrix said she was inspired by the recent $250,000 challenge gift
from Michael Smith, Foundation president and Shepherd alumnus, in support of Shepherd's College of Business. The gift will create the Shepherd Success Fund to provide vital seed support for Shepherd's future by funding initiatives critical for training the next generation.
Eight student leaders from Shepherd University spent time during a special assembly at Martinsburg High School on May 18 talking about the importance of attending college and
their experiences at Shepherd. The high school students heard about the opportunities the university offers, including the debate team, scientific research, fraternities and sororities, student government, the Med Step program, and athletics. The Shepherd students represented a variety of majors, including education, nursing, political science, recreation and sport studies, international studies, computer science, communication, biology, and pre-med.
Shepherd University improved in the category of student-faculty interaction in the annual National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) issued every three years by the Center for
Postsecondary Research at the Indiana University School of Education. Shepherd also improved in several other categories in the 2015-2016 survey, including involvement in service learning, culminating senior experience category, and the internship category.
Peter O. McDonald, CPA, Member of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC, has been recognized as Maryland’s Accountant Advocate of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Peter was nominated by Mr. Robert M. Jones on behalf of SCORE Hagerstown #0539 for his business accomplishments, civic contributions, leadership, and efforts to both support and improve the
climate for small businesses.
United Way of the Eastern Panhandle officially closed the 2016-2017 campaign year, during which $900,000 was raised, with its Annual Celebration, held Wednesday, May 31 at the Holiday Inn Martinsburg. Deborah
Hammond was honored with the Campaign Volunteer of the Year Award. Jared Adams was presented with the Marvin J. Yurish Spirit Award for his outstanding work that has made a profound difference in the lives of Eastern Panhandle community members. Charlotte Norris was presented with the Van Ryzin Award for her outstanding achievement in maintaining and developing the organizational effectiveness and capacity of United Way of the Eastern Panhandle. The top three employee workplace campaigns were; Gold Award: Macy’s, Inc.; Silver Award: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races; Bronze Award: Bank of Charles Town. Procter & Gamble was honored with the Spirit of Giving Award for outstanding workplace campaign achievement. Rising Star Awards were presented to twenty-one area businesses that achieved a 5% or more increase in campaign contributions. Seven outgoing Board members were also recognized for their service and commitment to United Way. United Way of the Eastern Panhandle will wrap up its year by awarding grants to partner agencies through its Community Solutions Fund. The new 2017-2018 Community Campaign will begin with the Annual Day of Caring on September 12, 2017.
Titan Fritz
McDonald
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WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s 2017
Nursing Excellence Award winners are pictured left to
right: Janna Markley, surgical services; Cassie Czaja, critical
care; Samantha Richards, vice president and chief nursing
officer; Sue Vanderhoof, maternal/child; and Lindsey
Funkhouser, medical/surgical.
2017 Nurse Technician Excellence Award winners at WVU
Medicine Berkeley Medical Center are pictured left to
right: Chris Mixer, surgical services; Esther Jackson,
medical/surgical; Brooke Allen, maternal/child; Samantha
Richards, vice president and chief nursing officer; and
Christina Omani, critical care.
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s March
Quality Service Award winner is pictured receiving her
award. Left to right: Samantha Richards, vice president and
chief nursing officer; QSA Winner Kim McKinney, RN;
Tammy Mason, medical/surgical nurse director; and
Anthony P. Zelenka, president and chief executive officer.
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s April
Quality Service Award winner is pictured receiving her
award. Left to right: Anthony P. Zelenka, president and
chief executive officer; April QSA Winner Jeanie Henderson,
RN; and Samantha Richards, vice president and chief
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The students pictured completed their third year of medical
school at the WVU Eastern Division campus in
Martinsburg: (l-r) Dr. Joseph Hansroth, Dr. James E.
Brown, Assistant Dean, Office of Student Services, Dr.
Nicholas R. Jaeger, Dr. Darrin Nichols, Dr. Joseph Malone,
Dr. Joseph Smoot, Dr. K.C. Nau, Eastern Division
Dean. Front L-R: Dr. Anna Alappat, Dr. Chelsea Brown, Dr.
Rosemarie Cannarella Lorenzetti, Associate Dean for
Student Services, Dr. Leah Malone, Dr. Leila Famouri, Dr.
Natalie Moffett, Dr. Bethany Garnand, and Dr. Maria
Merzouk, Eastern Faculty. Not pictured Dr. Kailey Yancey.
WVU Medicine
Berkeley Medical
Center’s 2016 Quality
Service Award Winner
Amanda Barnhard is
pictured receiving her
award at the employee
recognition banquet from
President/CEO Anthony P.
Zelenka.
WVU Medicine
Jefferson Medical
Center’s 2016 Quality
Service Award Winner
Ellen Edwards is pictured
receiving her award at the
employee recognition
banquet from Vice
President/Chief
Operating Officer Neil
McLaughlin.
WVU Medicine Berkeley, Jefferson Medical
Center employees pictured above with hospital leaders
were recently recognized for 40 years of service. Pictured
from left to right: Julia Harper, Anthony P. Zelenka
(President/CEO), Debbie Martz, Joyce Kisner, Cheryl
Denton, Virginia Reisenweber, Gloria Mason, Neil
McLaughlin (VP/COO) and Dorothy Ware.
WVU Medicine Berkeley, Jefferson Medical
Center employees honored for 35 years of service are
pictured with hospital officials. (Left to right) Alisa
Dillow, Karen Roach, Anthony P. Zelenka (President/
CEO), Lelani Woodward, Karen Pezzanite, Neil
McLaughlin (VP/COO) and Janice Snyder.
Want to share a promotion, new employee, or other business
achievement? To be included in the newsletter, submit your business briefs to
This program wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors:
Human Services Day The Leadership Berkeley year is winding down with one last session in June and graduation on June 27. The Positive Leadership lesson for May’s session was on Gratitude.
Gratitude transforms the other capacities into something much more powerful. An authentic person who is also full of gratitude radiates as a much stronger person than an authentic person who is not grateful. Purpose fueled by gratitude has more meaning. Gratitude turbocharges one’s advocacy because its effects are contagious. In the face of challenge, gratitude can add a second wind to one’s resilience. Communities characterized by a mood of gratitude feel qualitatively different than places of casual association. With a sense of gratitude, a reasonable leader is able to connect to reality with greater boldness and discernment. Gratitude is the foundation for all of the leadership capacities learned in Positive Leadership. After a great discussion on Gratitude, the group traveled to the Department of Health and Human Resources and learned about poverty in the Panhandle and the challenges people face as they navigate the resources that are available to assist them. Special thanks go out to Trina Bartlett, Kathie Campbell, and Siobhan Bertone of Catholic Charities WV for organizing and leading this session. We also thank Peter Callahan (Callahan Counseling Services), Penny Porter (United Way of the EP), and Dianne Waldron (Meals on Wheels) for participating. The day ended with a fantastic tour and presentation by Karen Moss and Stacie Rohn at the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle. The 2017 program year is almost complete. Submit nominations for next year’s program (begins September 2017) here.
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The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Berkeley Class of 2018. This will be the 27th year of this outstanding program!
Leadership Berkeley is designed to provide a series of educational and participatory experiences as well as an opportunity for dialogue and the development of new relationships among participants. Sessions include: Leadership Development using Positive Leadership - a community leadership program curriculum and modules focused on Education, Healthcare, Local Government, State Government, Public Safety, Human Services, Community Cultures/History and Business.
Tuition is $800 (for members of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce) and $975 (for non-members) to participate in Leadership Berkeley. Payment of the fee shall be made after a participant is selected and not at the time of application. Tuition includes all course materials, trip to Charleston, monthly lunch, and graduation dinner expenses. Individuals nominated will be sent an application. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Berkeley Committee, who will select the participants for this year's class. For more information, contact Tina Combs at [email protected] or 304.267.4841 or visit our website. Please submit nominations by June 30, 2017.
Submit Nomination
Benefits of joining include:
Opportunity to join the current LB group on a tour of your choice
Opportunity to be featured in the Chamber newsletter’s new “Leadership Berkeley Alumni” page
Opportunity to be featured on the Chamber’s website
Each member will receive the new Leadership Berkeley e-book — Positive Leadership
Other special recognitions throughout the year
Opportunity for future exclusive events Register Online
Leadership Berkeley Alumni Only $10/year Join today!
“By experiencing and expressing gratitude, people can transform themselves and, by extension, the larger units within which they are embedded, becoming more creative, knowledgeable, resilient,
socially integrated and healthy… Organizational and community transformation occurs because each person’s positive emotions can reverberate through others. In part, this is because emotions are
contagious… When people act on their experiences of gratitude, for instance they create meaningful situations for others. ”
Robert A. Emmons, Positive Organizational Scholarship
Leadership Berkeley Nominations Now Being Accepted
Chamber Mixers
Many thanks to Hilton Garden Inn for hosting our May Chamber Mixer, where
Chamber members and guests took advantage of the great networking opportunities
and spectacular refreshments.
REMEMBER, mixers are ALWAYS on the
third Wednesday of the month
from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
2017 CHAMBER MIXERS
JUNE 21 AAA EAST CENTRAL
JULY 19 TAYLOR’S FARM MARKET
AUGUST 16 WILLIAMSPORT RETIREMENT VILLAGE
SEPTEMBER 20 KELLEY ALLSTATE AGENCY
OCTOBER 18 SUMMIT COMMUNITY BANK
NOVEMBER 15 BECHDEL JEWELERS
DECEMBER 20 HOSPICE OF THE PANHANDLE
The next Chamber Mixer will be hosted by
AAA East Central
at 284 Retail Commons Pkwy, Martinsburg
on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
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Healthy Tips from the Health & Human Services
Health Work Group
DIET SODA: Not a Great Alternative
New research links diet soda to a substantially increased risk for stroke and dementia. (Source)
Research has also shown a link between diet soda and:
changes in good bacteria that live in the gut
diabetes
(Source)
Back to the sweetened version?No! Sugar sweetened beverages are linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
How about water? Or water infused with fruit or herbs. It’s cheap, healthy, and the original beverage. Aaaaah.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Tailgating Under the Stars Auction
Friday, September 15, 2017
PLATINUM SPONSOR ($2,500) Six (6) tickets to event Recognition on all event flyers, advertisements, broadcast emails,
materials, table-top signs, and media coverage Verbal recognition at event Opportunity to set-up display and distribute information at event Recognition in Chamber Newsletter (twelve issues a year) Recognition on Chamber Website (1 year) Recognition in Chamber Membership Directory Exclusive business classification sponsor One full-page newsletter advertisement
GOLD SPONSOR ($1,500) Four (4) tickets to event Recognition on all event flyers, advertisements, broadcast emails,
materials, table-top signs, and media coverage Verbal recognition at event Opportunity to distribute information at event One half-page newsletter advertisement
SILVER SPONSOR ($750) Two (2) tickets to event Recognition on all event flyers, advertisements, broadcast emails, materials, table-top signs, and media
coverage Verbal recognition at event Opportunity to distribute information at event One quarter-page newsletter advertisement
BRONZE SPONSOR ($500) One (1) ticket to event Recognition on all event flyers, advertisements, broadcast emails, materials, table-top signs, and media
coverage Verbal recognition at event Opportunity to distribute information at event One business card size newsletter advertisement For more information contact:
304.267.4841 [email protected]
www.berkeleycounty.org
Silver, Bronze & Contributing Sponsors Argos
BB&T
Berkeley County Development Authority
FirstEnergy Corp.
First United Bank & Trust
Panhandle Builders & Excavating
Platinum PR
Shepherd University Martinsburg
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
Summit Community Bank Valley Health
Waste Management
PROGRAM & EVENT SPONSORS
Platinum & Gold Sponsors Argos
Around the Panhandle Magazine
Bechdel Jewelers
Berkeley County Development Authority
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
Bowles Rice
Chick-fil-A
City National Bank
CNB Bank
First United Bank & Trust
HMS Technologies
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
Jackson Kelly, PLLC
The Journal
The Purple Iris
Shepherd University Martinsburg
TalkRadio WRNR
Valley Health
WVU Medicine University Healthcare
Sponsorship Opportunities
Annual Dinner
Corporate Cup Challenge Golf
Leadership Berkeley
Legislative Events
New Teacher Breakfast
Rise & Shine Breakfast Programs
Tailgating Under the Stars Auction
Women’s Network
Upcoming Chamber Events
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JULY
14 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave. - United Way of the
Eastern Panhandle - Register Here
19 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Taylor’s Farm
Market - 178 Pilgrim St. - Register Here
27 - Chamber Night at the Hagerstown Suns
5:30 p.m. - 274 E. Memorial Blvd. - Register Here
28 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Shepherd
University Martinsburg Center - Register Here
JUNE
12 - 35th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf
Tournament - Noon - The Woods - Register Here
16 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Valley Health
Register Here
20 - Leadership Berkeley Day - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
21 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - AAA East Central
284 Retail Commons Pkwy - Register Here
27 - Leadership Berkeley Graduation - 5:30 p.m.
The Purple Iris - 1956 Winchester Ave.
30 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 a.m.
The Purple Iris - 1956 Winchester Ave.
Main Street Martinsburg - Register Here
Ongoing - Various classes and programs through the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries. For more information, call 304.267.8933 or visit mbcpl.org.
Ongoing - Various support groups through Berkeley Senior Services. For more information, call 304.263.8873 or www.berkeleyseniorservices.org.
Ongoing - Various classes and exhibits at Berkeley Arts Works. For more information, call 304.620.7277 or www.berkeleyartswv.org.
Ongoing - Various music events at Shepherd University. For more information, call 304.876.5555 or www.shepherd.edu/music.
Ongoing - Shepherd University Lifelong Learning classes, brown bag lunches, and tours, Visit www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning or contact Karen Rice at 304.876.5135.
Ongoing - Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Restorative Yoga at Touch of Grace Spa & Salt Cave. ($20/session) Call 304.263.3070 to register & for more information on package pricing.
Ongoing - Community Workshops presented by Daily Companions. For information, contact Daily Companions at 304.263.5008 or online at dailycompanionsinc.com.
Ongoing - Healthy Berkeley wellness programs and events. Visit www.healthyberkeleywv.com for more information.
May 19 - September 1 - Martinsburg Farmers Market - Town Square on Fridays at 4:30-7:30 p.m. Visit Facebook for more information.
June 2 - August 18 - Fridays @ 5 Summer Concert Series - Martinsburg Town Square - 5-8 p.m. - Visit mainstreetmartinsburg.com for more information.
June 10 - Bucky’s Ltd. Auto Body Norwalk Soap Box Derby For more information, click here.
June 10 - Berkeley Senior Services Bazaar - 8-10 a.m. - 217 N. High St. - Visit berkeleyseniorservices.org or call 304.26.8873.
June 11 - Christmas Cash for Kids Fundraiser Dance - 5-8 p.m. at Heritage Hall - Tickets available at City National Bank (Inwood, King St., Raleigh St., & Edwin Miller Blvd. locations)
June 13 - Digital Marketing Strategies Free Lunch & Learn - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Shepherd University Martinsburg Center Register at manningmediainc.com or 301.620.7700.
June 13 - August 3 - Wellkids F.I.T. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11a.m. until 12 noon. To register, stop by The Wellness Center front desk for a registration form or email [email protected]. For more information on the program or the short term membership, call 304.264.1232.
June 16 - Walk with a Doc program - Martinsburg Town Square at 4:30pm. For more information, contact Dana M. DeJarnett, health promotion coordinator, WVU Medicine and The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center at 304.264.1287, ext. 31814 or [email protected].
June 19 - Tri-County Pastoral Counseling Golf Tournament at The Woods - Call 304.839.3300 or [email protected]
June 23 - Shenandoah Women’s Center Golf Tournament at Cress Creek - For more information and to register, contact Suprena Mills at [email protected] or call 304.590.0134.
July 1 - Despicable Me 3 Movie Release w/Meet & Greet at Berkeley Plaza - Contact Tina Dorsey at 304.886.4579 or [email protected]
July 22 - Pregnancy, Baby and Child Expo - Berkeley 2000 Rec Center - Contact Tina Dorsey at 304.886.4579 or [email protected]
July 29 - Back to School/Fall Fashion Show - Moose Lodge #120 Contact Tina Dorsey at 304.886.4579 or [email protected]
August 5 - Shred It and Forget It Open House - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 9 a.m. to Noon - Visit martinsburgcenter.info or call 304.263.3303 for more information.
August 19 - Main Street Martinsburg’s Bike Night - 5-11 p.m. Downtown Martinsburg - Go to mainstreetmartinsburg.com for more information.
Submit your upcoming events to [email protected] to be added to the Community Calendar.
Please include the date, time, location, and contact information.
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Community Events
TALK TUESDAYS
1st Tuesday of each month at Noon
261 Aikens Center Room 116
Tuesday, August 1 Tuesday, September 5 Tuesday, October 3 Tuesday, November 7 Tuesday, December 5
Contact the M-BC Chamber for more information. 304-267-4841 or [email protected]
Bring your lunch and join us!
Each month, we will select a short TED Talk video which will be the topic of our discussion. To learn more about TED Talks go to www.ted.com/talks.
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