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Inside this issue:<br />
New <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Members<br />
Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors<br />
Renewing<br />
Members<br />
Member<br />
Spotlight<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Times<br />
News About<br />
Members<br />
Leadership<br />
Berkeley<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
• <strong>July</strong> 9 - Rise & Shine<br />
Breakfast ~ Speaker:<br />
Bill Raney, WV Coal<br />
Association<br />
• <strong>July</strong> 21 - <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer<br />
at Mountain State<br />
University<br />
• <strong>July</strong> 23 - Rise & Shine<br />
Breakfast ~ Speaker:<br />
Kerry Stroup, West<br />
Virginians <strong>for</strong> Reliable<br />
Power<br />
• <strong>July</strong> 26 - 28th Annual<br />
Corporate Cup Challenge<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 13 - Rise & Shine<br />
Breakfast ~ Speaker:<br />
Steve Catlett, Mtbg-BC<br />
Parks & Recreation<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 17 - Welcome<br />
New Teachers Breakfast<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 18 - <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Mixer at Snowy River<br />
Log Homes<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 27 - Rise & Shine<br />
Breakfast ~ Speaker:<br />
Jeannette Fitzwater, JR<br />
Fitzwater & Associates<br />
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<strong>Chamber</strong> Events 9<br />
7<br />
M a r t i n s b u r g - B e r k e l e y C o u n t y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e<br />
Letter From Our Chairman<br />
I’ll be honest – I have a problem. We<br />
literally have so much going on that I simply<br />
do not have room in this article to go over<br />
everything. Could a <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
have any better problem than that? I think<br />
not. I encourage you to take a few minutes<br />
to read this newsletter cover to cover. You<br />
will find in<strong>for</strong>mation on the many programs<br />
and events that we have coming up in the<br />
next several months. The attendance at all<br />
<strong>of</strong> our events and programs has been<br />
awesome. If you haven’t had the chance to<br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> these opportunities, I urge<br />
you to make it a point to attend one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
events to market your business and make<br />
those connections that are so important to<br />
business success.<br />
It’s that time <strong>of</strong> year again to submit<br />
nominations <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Meet Our Major Sponsors<br />
Tom Cummings, Berkeley<br />
County Market President <strong>of</strong><br />
My Bank First United leads<br />
a team <strong>of</strong> skilled bankers<br />
committed to delivering<br />
solutions to meet the unique<br />
financial challenges faced by<br />
business owners. Tom backs<br />
up this commitment with five<br />
convenient community <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
locations, local decision<br />
making, locally based<br />
financial specialists and a<br />
corporate dedication to<br />
community service that has<br />
existed <strong>for</strong> 110 years!<br />
Commercial lenders Jim<br />
Rodgers and Don Jacot,<br />
Insurance Officer Ken<br />
Colaianne, Trust and<br />
Investments Officer Jay<br />
Rutkowski and Home<br />
Mortgage Specialist Shawn<br />
Smith bring the services <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
Any member in good<br />
standing is eligible to<br />
be nominated; this is<br />
a great way to be<br />
involved in the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>. Full details<br />
are enclosed in this<br />
newsletter.<br />
First United to you, right<br />
here in Berkeley County!<br />
These specialists, along with<br />
our friendly and skilled<br />
Community Office Managers,<br />
have the commitment to<br />
understand your needs and<br />
the experience to deliver<br />
unique, responsive solutions<br />
<strong>for</strong> you.<br />
However, we don’t stop<br />
there; our commitment to<br />
the community extends after<br />
the business day! In<br />
addition to the <strong>Chamber</strong>,<br />
Tom and his team are active<br />
in Rotary, Panhandle Home<br />
Health Care, and school<br />
partnerships, to name just a<br />
few examples. We do more<br />
than work here; we live here!<br />
Issue 4<br />
Don’t <strong>for</strong>get that Rise<br />
and Shine Breakfast<br />
programs are not taking the summer <strong>of</strong>f as<br />
we have done in the past. Check out the<br />
enclosed flyers and see the many great<br />
programs that we have lined up.<br />
Do you have questions, comments, or<br />
concerns about the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>?<br />
Don’t be shy! Give <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Continue on page 8<br />
Supporting the work <strong>of</strong> Tom<br />
and his team are the<br />
resources <strong>of</strong> My Bank First<br />
United. Solutions such as<br />
cash management, employee<br />
benefit plans and business<br />
and personal insurance <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
the business owner more<br />
choices and flexibility. And,<br />
as an independent, well<br />
capitalized institution, My<br />
Bank has a long tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
security and stability.<br />
We invite you to experience<br />
the many unique solutions<br />
that My Bank First United<br />
delivers. Find our more at<br />
mybank4.com or call us<br />
today at (304) 267-7935.
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198 Viking Way<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25401-5338<br />
(304)267-4841 (800)332-9007<br />
Fax: (304)263-4695<br />
chamber@berkeleycounty.org<br />
www.berkeleycounty.org<br />
Officers<br />
Tom Cummings, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
Kathy Mason, Chairman-Elect<br />
Tracey Eberling, Vice Chairman<br />
Norman Slemenda, Treasurer<br />
Teresa McCabe, Past Chairman<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Margie Bartles Tom Belfield<br />
Michael Bohrer Ted Bostic<br />
Tom Cummings David Decker<br />
Kendra DeOms Layne Diehl<br />
Tracey Eberling Jonathan Gavlinski<br />
Brian Gilpin Mary Hayward<br />
Travis Hill Gary Kelley<br />
Kevin Knowles Randy Lewis<br />
Maria Lorensen Rick Manning<br />
Kathy Mason Stephen Mathias<br />
Jerry Mays Teresa McCabe<br />
Gina Miller Gail Moxley<br />
Bonn “Buzz” Poland Pam Rostagno<br />
Floyd “Kin” Sayre R.B. Seem<br />
Norman Slemenda Susan Snowden<br />
Tina Stover Joanne Wadsworth<br />
Tony Zelenka<br />
Staff<br />
Tina H. Combs, President & CEO<br />
Susan G. Sanders, Office Manager<br />
Amy C. Fansler, Program Coordinator<br />
Mission Statement<br />
The Mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> is to facilitate the<br />
economic progress <strong>of</strong> its members<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> would like<br />
to recognize and thank those<br />
businesses, whose logos are<br />
throughout this newsletter, <strong>for</strong><br />
sponsoring our major programs<br />
and events<br />
New <strong>Chamber</strong> Members<br />
Anytime Fitness Martinsburg<br />
782 Foxcr<strong>of</strong>t Avenue<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25401<br />
304.262.0555<br />
Fax: 304.262.0088<br />
martinsburg@anytimefitness.com<br />
www.anytimefitness.com<br />
Vetra Wol<strong>for</strong>d, Rep.<br />
24 Hour Fitness Center<br />
Baker Witherbee, LLC<br />
215 Maddex Square Drive<br />
Shepherdstown, WV 25443<br />
304.876.1876<br />
Fax: 304.876.1876<br />
baker.witherbee@gmail.com<br />
Maggie Witherbee, Rep.<br />
Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Consulting<br />
Gridiron Legacy Football<br />
Teaching School<br />
306 South Queen Street<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25401<br />
304.262.5626 or 866.606.1662<br />
Fax: 304.262.8887<br />
info@thegridironlegacy.com<br />
www.gridironlegacyfootballcamp.com<br />
Eric Carper, Rep.<br />
Sports & Recreational Camp<br />
Handyman Labor Services<br />
13903 Back Creek Valley Road<br />
Hedgesville, WV 25427<br />
304.279.1949<br />
Fax: 866.827.6627<br />
handymanls2008@gmail.com<br />
www.handymanlaborservices.com<br />
Eddie Landon, Rep.<br />
Handyman<br />
Barry Morrison, OD<br />
299 Aikens Center<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25404<br />
304.263.6716<br />
Barry Morrison, Rep.<br />
Optometrist<br />
Prime Lending<br />
210 Lutz Avenue<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25404<br />
304.260.5764<br />
Fax: 877.766.4780<br />
jlopez@primelending.com<br />
http://jlopez.primelending.com<br />
Jamie Lopez, Rep.<br />
Mortgage Lender<br />
Royce Too, LLC<br />
891 Auto Parts Place<br />
PO Box 497<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25402<br />
304.579.8786<br />
Fax: 304.579.8823<br />
bbagnell@roycetoo.com<br />
Billie Jo Bagnell, Rep.<br />
Distribution Center<br />
Rrruffing it Camp <strong>for</strong> Dogs &<br />
Polite Pets Training<br />
252 Vacation Way<br />
Hedgesville, WV 25427<br />
304.754.5513<br />
lucile@politepets.com<br />
www.politepets.com<br />
Lucile A.B. Sasser, Rep.<br />
Dog Boarding & Training<br />
Ryan Film Institute<br />
PO Box 1734<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25402<br />
304.283.8878<br />
ryanfilminstitute@me.com<br />
www.ryanfilminstitute.org<br />
Katherine Walsh Ryan, Rep.<br />
Teen Filmmakers’ Workshop Classes<br />
Specialty Business Supplies<br />
111 South Princess Street<br />
PO Box 1630<br />
Shepherdstown, WV 25443<br />
304.876.6448 or 800.765.4530<br />
Fax: 304.876.3057<br />
dave@specialtybusinesssupplies.com<br />
www.specialtybusinesssupplies.com<br />
Dave Pyne, Rep.<br />
Office Supplies, Furniture & Printing<br />
Tropical Smoothie Café<br />
171 Retail Commons Parkway, #9<br />
Martinsburg, WV 25403<br />
304.264.4445<br />
Fax: 304.264.0005<br />
tscwv01@gmail.com<br />
www.wv01.tropicalsmoothie.com<br />
Steve Seminaro, Rep.<br />
Smoothies, Wraps, Sandwiches &<br />
Salads<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Times
Meet Your Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Kevin Knowles<br />
Berkeley Senior Services<br />
Kevin Knowles is Resource Development Director <strong>for</strong> Berkeley Senior Services which <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
network <strong>of</strong> programs and services to enable seniors to remain independent, participating members<br />
<strong>of</strong> our community. In this role, he is responsible <strong>for</strong> building and directing BSS’s development <strong>of</strong><br />
resources to promote awareness <strong>of</strong> BSS programs, develop badly needed revenue sources such as<br />
donations, sponsorship, planned giving and bequests throughout Berkeley County. Additionally, he<br />
oversees the development <strong>of</strong> the agency’s volunteer program. Kevin brings over 20 years<br />
experience to BSS in resource development and community relations and is instrumental in<br />
developing and implementing BSS funds and volunteer development strategies <strong>for</strong> Berkeley County<br />
Seniors. Kevin has been involved with various volunteer agencies and committees including: <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> (Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors, Auction Committee, Golf Committee, Government Affairs/Transportation Committee and Leadership Berkeley<br />
Graduate), United Way <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Panhandle (Board <strong>of</strong> Directors), Common Purpose (Past President), Boy’s & Girl’s Club <strong>of</strong><br />
the Eastern Panhandle (Vice President), Berkeley Senior Services (Past President), Community Networks (Past Vice President),<br />
Berkeley Community Pride (Past Vice President), Region 9, Kiwanis, and several other committees. He is originally from<br />
Scranton, Pa. and has been in Martinsburg <strong>for</strong> seven years. Kevin also co-owns Day’ Javu and Dana’s Tuxedo, with his wife<br />
Dana, in downtown Martinsburg. Kevin and Dana have been married <strong>for</strong> 10 years and they have 2 children. Kevin enjoys his<br />
Irish roots and travels <strong>of</strong>ten to Ireland.<br />
Gail Moxley<br />
CNB Bank<br />
Gail is a native <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Panhandle. She attended Jefferson High School and Shepherd<br />
University. She has been in banking <strong>for</strong> the last 23 years and completed the WV Bankers Association<br />
School. Additionally, she served as an instructor <strong>for</strong> the WV Bankers Association <strong>for</strong> two semesters.<br />
She is currently a Vice President and Commercial Lender with CNB Bank. Gail is a board member <strong>of</strong><br />
the Martinsburg-Berkeley County <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> and was named 2008 Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
She also has served on the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Auction Committee, Golf Committee and is currently<br />
chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Expo Committee. Gail went through the Leadership Berkeley Class <strong>of</strong> 2005 and<br />
highly recommends to anyone who hasn’t participated. She was a board member <strong>of</strong> Community<br />
Networks Inc. from 2005-<strong>2010</strong>. In <strong>July</strong>, she will become President <strong>of</strong> the Martinsburg Rotary Club.<br />
She is vice chair <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Panhandle Single Family Ad Hoc Committee. In 2006, Gail was named<br />
Eastern Panhandle Board <strong>of</strong> Realtors Affiliate <strong>of</strong> the Year and Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association Associate Member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year. Gail enjoys traveling with her family, the occasional round <strong>of</strong> golf and taking care <strong>of</strong> her two Labrador Retrievers.<br />
Gail is married to Jeff, and they reside in Charles Town. They have one daughter, Morgan Good, and they are the proud<br />
grandparents <strong>of</strong> four.<br />
Renewing <strong>Chamber</strong> Members<br />
A & S Warehousing<br />
AAA East Central<br />
Above and Beyond<br />
Holistic Medicine, LLC<br />
AFLAC - Eastern Panhandle District<br />
Air Row Sheet Metal Company<br />
Allegheny Farm Nursery & Lawn Care<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Times<br />
Ambassador Flag Company<br />
Associated Oral & Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Surgeons<br />
Bruce M. Avey, Jr., CPA<br />
Berkeley County Humane Society<br />
Berkeley County Public Service<br />
Water District<br />
Continue on page 4<br />
Would you like to receive<br />
our newsletter via email?<br />
Email Amy Fansler at<br />
amy@berkeleycounty.org<br />
and she will switch you<br />
from snail mail to email.<br />
Page 3
Member Spotlight<br />
All inclusive Event planning<br />
Serving the Tri-State Area!<br />
Planning your day can be exciting, but it can also take a lot <strong>of</strong> energy. At upStaged, Inc. we pride ourselves on being able to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer services to fit your event's needs. Each event is custom and planned with the pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism you deserve.<br />
Everything you need <strong>for</strong> your event can be found at upStaged, Inc.: location (indoor/outdoor), catering, photography,<br />
limousine, DJ/entertainment, invitations, florals, decorations and custom personal touches.<br />
Why go through the hassle <strong>of</strong> calling around <strong>for</strong> different services, comparing pricing, and making all <strong>of</strong> the arrangements?<br />
upStaged, Inc. has all <strong>of</strong> that covered. Give us a phone call today to set up your consultation, and get ready to plan your<br />
next event!<br />
From working out your location <strong>of</strong> choice <strong>for</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>iled affair, to helping you plan an intimate gathering in your home, we can<br />
Set the Stage <strong>for</strong> any occasion. Selections <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered settings are: Formal - Black Tie, Prom, Wedding, Birthdays, Charity and<br />
Fundraising Events, Everyday and Special Occasions.<br />
No matter the occasion, we have something to fit your personal needs. Invite upStaged, Inc. to all <strong>of</strong> your Special Events.<br />
Renewing <strong>Chamber</strong> Members (continued)<br />
Berkeley Home Technologies<br />
Berry Company/Frontier Official<br />
Yellow Pages<br />
Bowman Consulting<br />
Comcast Spotlight<br />
Community Networks, Inc.<br />
The Country Day School, Inc.<br />
CoxHollidaPrice, LLP<br />
Cress Creek Golf & Country Club<br />
The Data Image Group<br />
P.C. Dimagno Engineers &<br />
Surveyors<br />
Eastern Panhandle Business Incubator<br />
@ BizTech<br />
Firebrand Media, LLC<br />
James G. Gibson, DDS<br />
Girl Scout Council<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Nation’s Capital<br />
Goin’ Postal Martinsburg<br />
Graphics Universal, Inc.<br />
Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center<br />
The Hawthorne Group<br />
Hughes Supply Company, Inc.<br />
Jackson Kelly, PLLC<br />
Kingfish’s Antiques<br />
Kisner Communications<br />
Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc.<br />
Krista Lite Motel, Inc.<br />
Martin & Seibert, LC<br />
Martinsburg Radiology Associates<br />
Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival<br />
Orchidstrated Design<br />
Poling Construction<br />
Potomac Portables &<br />
Septic Tank Service<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Realty, Inc.<br />
RESA 8<br />
Serenity Day Spa<br />
Servpro<br />
Small Business Development Center <strong>of</strong><br />
the Eastern Panhandle<br />
Southern States Petroleum<br />
Telamon Corporation<br />
Veterans Industries<br />
Wells Fargo Advisors<br />
The Woods Resort<br />
WVU Hospitals-East/City Hospital<br />
Page 4 The <strong>Chamber</strong> Times
News About Members<br />
• Shepherd University is pleased to announce that ten<br />
faculty members have been promoted in rank: Dr. Sally<br />
Brasher to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> history; Dr. Dawne<br />
Burke to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> education; Dr. Laura<br />
Clayton to pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> nursing education; Dr. Tuncer<br />
Gocmen to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> economics; Dr. Max<br />
Guirguis to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> political science; Dr.<br />
Osman Guzide to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> computer<br />
sciences, mathematics and engineering; Dr. Weidong<br />
Liao to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> computer sciences,<br />
mathematics and engineering; Dr. Clarissa Mathews to<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> environmental studies; Dr. Laura<br />
Renninger to pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> music; and Dr. Rachel<br />
Rittenbusch to associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> English and<br />
modern languages.<br />
• The Design Center, LLC is pleased to announce the<br />
addition <strong>of</strong> Samantha Ceravalo as an Interior Designer.<br />
• Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that they<br />
have been ranked first in all five practice areas in West<br />
Virginia studied by <strong>Chamber</strong>s USA: Corporate/<br />
Commercial; Labor & Employment; Litigation: General<br />
Commercial; Natural Resources; and Real Estate.<br />
• Scott Anderson, assistant director and chef <strong>of</strong><br />
Shepherd University Dining Services, has been<br />
named chef ambassador to the Wisconsin Milk<br />
Marketing Board.<br />
• The Bernie Hutzler Memorial Gateway Golf Classic<br />
recently netted over $53,000 to benefit City Hospital.<br />
• Word Processing Services, Inc. is pleased to<br />
announce that they recently received the 1st place<br />
<strong>2010</strong> MPSA Leadership Award by the Managed Print<br />
Services Association.<br />
• Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love, LLP is pleased<br />
to announce that Michael Caryl and Stephen Mathias<br />
were recognized as “Leaders in their Field” in the <strong>2010</strong><br />
edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>s USA: America’s Leading Lawyers<br />
<strong>for</strong> Business.<br />
• Martin & Seibert, LC is pleased to announce that Ben<br />
Crawley-Woods and McEvan Baum have joined their<br />
firm.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Times<br />
• Jerry Williams, State Farm Insurance, is the recipient<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Musselman-South Berkeley Community<br />
Library <strong>2010</strong> Pillars <strong>of</strong> the Community.<br />
• The WVU School <strong>of</strong> Medicine Eastern Division<br />
would like to congratulate the recent winners <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Community Health Outreach Award - Alyson Bell,<br />
Rebecca Seay and Alexandria Arvon.<br />
• The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> West Virginia University<br />
Hospitals-East recently announced the appointment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Betty Gunnoe, Rhonda Monroe and Nicholas Trietsch<br />
to the WVUH-East Health System Board.<br />
• The Small Business Development Center <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Eastern Panhandle recently recognized local small<br />
businesses <strong>for</strong> providing quality products and services<br />
to Berkeley County <strong>for</strong> more than 750 years. Among<br />
those recognized were the following <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
Members: Schewels Furniture Company (113),<br />
Brown Funeral Home (113), L.A. Roberts Jeweler<br />
(92), Patterson’s Drug Store (84), W. Harley Miller<br />
Contractors (54), Millers Electric Company (52),<br />
Orsini’s Appliance Sales (49), Gantt’s Excavating<br />
& Contracting, Inc. (39), Carpet World <strong>of</strong><br />
Martinsburg (36), Roger’s Tire & Auto Service<br />
(36), Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital (36),<br />
Morgan Awards (22), Minghini’s General<br />
Contractors, Inc. (22), Groves Cleaning Service,<br />
LLC (22), Depot Florist (12), and Driving School -<br />
The Road and You Together (11). Also recognized<br />
were Goin’ Postal Martinsburg <strong>for</strong> opening a<br />
business that provides a variety <strong>of</strong> services, and HMS<br />
Technologies <strong>for</strong> its leadership role as a servicerelated<br />
disabled veteran business and <strong>for</strong> being named<br />
to Who’s Who in WV.<br />
• The Shepherd University Foundation has<br />
announced the receipt <strong>of</strong> a $1.2 million gift from the<br />
James M. Moler Trust designated <strong>for</strong> the James and<br />
Katherine Moler Scholarship.<br />
• WVU Hospitals-East’s City Hospital recently<br />
honored three members <strong>of</strong> its nursing staff: Jennifer<br />
Cain was presented the Ginny Jones Memorial Nursing<br />
Award; Christine White won the Outstanding LPN<br />
Award; and Claire Wagner won the Outstanding<br />
Nursing Service Technician Award.<br />
Continue on page 6<br />
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News About Members (continued)<br />
• Susquehanna Bank is pleased to announce the addition<br />
<strong>of</strong> Guy Avey as vice president, commercial relationship<br />
manager at its Burke Street <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
• The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority has<br />
recycled mulch available <strong>for</strong> sale. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
call 304.671.2925 or 304.267.9370.<br />
• Shepherd University has joined all 12 <strong>of</strong> the West<br />
Virginia’s <strong>pub</strong>lic undergraduate colleges to help more<br />
adults return to college and earn a degree. The<br />
collaborative ef<strong>for</strong>t, called RBA Today, is led by the WV<br />
Higher Education Policy Commission.<br />
• The Family Resource Network in collaboration with the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation and Referral and the Shepherd<br />
University Social Work Seniors has created a Resource<br />
Guide <strong>for</strong> the Panhandle. A free download is available at<br />
www.familyresourcenetworkotp.org.<br />
• Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle is pleased to<br />
announce their newest team member, Jaime Stone, as<br />
lead mechanic.<br />
• Dr. Seung-yun Kim, Shepherd University assistant<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> computer in<strong>for</strong>mation sciences, has received<br />
a $24,695 WV IDeA Network <strong>of</strong> Biomedical Research<br />
Excellence Faculty Research Development Award.<br />
• Prettyman Broadcasting has received three major<br />
broadcast awards <strong>of</strong> excellence from the West Virginia<br />
Broadcasters Association: Best Morning Show; Best<br />
Newscast; and Best Talk Show. They also recently<br />
received 1st place in Breaking News; 1st place in<br />
Regularly Scheduled Newscast; and 1st place <strong>for</strong> Best<br />
Host (Hans Fogle) from the West Virginia Associated<br />
Press Broadcasters Association.<br />
• Russell Porter, dean <strong>of</strong> graduate studies and continuing<br />
education at Shepherd University, was named an<br />
American Council on Education fellow <strong>for</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-2011.<br />
• Dr. Lisa Ross, Incisive Learning Designs, recently<br />
spoke at the George Mason University’s <strong>2010</strong> Workplace<br />
Diversity Conference.<br />
• Main Street Martinsburg recently recognized<br />
community volunteers: Dan Hall, State Farm<br />
Insurance, was named Board Member <strong>of</strong> the Year; April<br />
Krabal, My Bank! First United Bank & Trust, was<br />
named Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year; and Mark Baldwin, City <strong>of</strong><br />
Martinsburg, was named Public Official <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
• The laboratory at West Virginia Hospitals-East’s City<br />
Hospital has been awarded accreditation by the<br />
Accreditation Committee <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> American<br />
Pathologists.<br />
• The United Way <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Panhandle recently<br />
presented Tommy Newcomb, A Plus Plumbing, with the<br />
Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year Award; Mary Clare Eros with the<br />
Marvin J. Yurish Spirit Award; and Ken Barton, Steptoe &<br />
Johnson, with the Van Ryzin Award.<br />
• The Eastern Panhandle Insurance Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals recently<br />
installed their new <strong>of</strong>ficers: President Vickie Elliott and<br />
Vice President Glenda Horn <strong>of</strong> Farmers & Mechanics<br />
Insurance Company; Secretary Beverly McCarty,<br />
Treasurer Roxanne Ashbaugh and Parliamentarian Pamela<br />
Grimm <strong>of</strong> Smith-Nadenbousch Insurance. Also,<br />
Glenda Horn was named 2009-<strong>2010</strong> Insurance Woman <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year; and Pamela Grimm was named 2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />
Rookie <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
• The City Hospital Foundation and Jefferson Health<br />
Care Foundations recently elected <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>for</strong> <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Susan Snowden, Martin & Seibert, was elected<br />
chairman; Robert Baronner, BCT, was elected vice<br />
chairman; Liz Oates was elected secretary; and John<br />
Beatty, BB&T, was elected treasurer. Also, Henry Kayes,<br />
Centra Bank, was appointed to the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors;<br />
and Diane Dailey, W. Harley Miller Contractors; David<br />
DeJarnett, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love; and<br />
Terry Hess, JayDee’s Family Fun Center, were<br />
reappointed to the Board.<br />
• Susan Woodward, RN, was recently named City<br />
Hospital’s Quality Service Award winner <strong>for</strong> April <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
• City Hospital is pleased to announce that the hospital’s<br />
blood bank was granted accreditation by the American<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Blood Banks (AABB).<br />
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Leadership Berkeley Business Day<br />
By Cara Spaziani, Mtbg-BC Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
The <strong>2010</strong> class <strong>of</strong> Leadership Berkeley celebrated Business Day May 11 by visiting a variety <strong>of</strong> local businesses and hearing from<br />
individuals who are involved in bolstering the area’s local business economy.<br />
Leadership Berkeley started its day speaking with Stephen Christian, the Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the Berkeley County<br />
Development Authority, about the county’s business climate and upcoming area developments. The class then heard from<br />
Brad Hopkins from Firebrand Media about the benefits <strong>of</strong> using social media <strong>for</strong> the purposes <strong>of</strong> advertising a business on a<br />
budget, Layne Diehl, the Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Martinsburg campus <strong>of</strong> Mountain State University about the<br />
university’s expansion to the Martinsburg Mall and Yogi Yoder, a business owner who operates the promotional company MY<br />
Promotions, LLC.<br />
Leadership Berkeley also got an inside look at the operations at Quad Graphics from Bill Klingelsmith and spoke with Christina<br />
Lundberg, the Center Manager <strong>for</strong> the Small Business Development Center, about some <strong>of</strong> the many strategies used to<br />
bolster small businesses. Randy Lewis, the Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Main Street Martinsburg, spoke with Leadership Berkeley<br />
about the ins and outs <strong>of</strong> operating a business in downtown Martinsburg be<strong>for</strong>e the class toured DeFluri’s Fine Chocolates and<br />
was treated to delicious truffles.<br />
Leadership Berkeley Graduation<br />
The 19th Annual Leadership Berkeley Graduation was held on<br />
June 15, <strong>2010</strong> at The Purple Iris. Congratulations to the 22<br />
people who graduated from the program after ten months <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership training and learning more about the community<br />
and State.<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
Jacob Atchley - The Church at Martinsburg<br />
Michelle Cuthrell - Advocate Insurance Group<br />
Vickie Elliott - Farmers & Mechanics Insurance Company<br />
Lauren Epperly - MVB Bank<br />
Amy Fansler - Martinsburg-Berkeley County<br />
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Kevin Hine - VA Medical Center<br />
Wade Johnson - The Shockey Companies<br />
Terri Kearns - Centra Bank<br />
Rachel McPipe - My Bank! First United<br />
Bank & Trust<br />
Tammy Miller - BCT-<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> Charles Town<br />
Aaron Poling - Long & Foster Real Estate<br />
Jay Rutkowski - My Bank! First United<br />
Bank & Trust<br />
David Shanholtz - Chick-fil-A<br />
Janesa Smith - Gantt’s Excavating &<br />
Contracting<br />
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Timothy Smith - Gantt’s Excavating & Contracting<br />
Cara Spaziani - Martinsburg-Berkeley County<br />
Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
Adam Stewart - United Bank<br />
Beth Thomas - Blue Ridge Community &<br />
Technical College<br />
Alecia Todd - Mountain State University<br />
Pamela Wagoner - Depot Florist/<br />
Martinsburg Rotary Club<br />
Steven Weiss - Blue Ridge Community & Technical College<br />
Melody Wise - Susquehanna Bank<br />
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<strong>Chamber</strong> Mixers<br />
The Purple Iris and Detailed Destinations hosted the<br />
May 19 <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer. Over 60 <strong>Chamber</strong> Members and<br />
guests took advantage <strong>of</strong> the great networking<br />
opportunities and spectacular refreshments. A special<br />
thanks to Dan & Tiffany Harshbarger and Mike & Laura<br />
Bohrer <strong>for</strong> hosting this event.<br />
United Bank hosted the June 16 <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer. Over 60<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Members and guests took advantage <strong>of</strong> the great<br />
networking opportunities and spectacular refreshments. A<br />
special thanks to Devin McCreery <strong>for</strong> hosting this event.<br />
United Bank Mixer<br />
Letter From Our Chairman (continued)<br />
Purple Iris & Detailed Destinations Mixer<br />
The next <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer will be hosted by Mountain<br />
State University on <strong>July</strong> 21.<br />
Upcoming <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixers:<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 18 - Snowy River Log Homes<br />
• September 15 - Wells Fargo Insurance Services<br />
• October 20 - ServPro Panhandle<br />
• November 17 - Bechdel Jewelers<br />
• December 15 - Printing Impressions<br />
• January 19, 2011 - 167th TFR Federal Credit Union<br />
President Tina Combs a call and she would be more than happy to make an appointment to come out and meet with you. This<br />
is your <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. We welcome your feedback and continue to make changes to programs to address the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
our members.<br />
Finally, check out the many new members on Page Two that have joined us in the last few months! I encourage you to<br />
welcome them and support their businesses. We continue to see growth in new members, which is a testament to this <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> and the many fine volunteers, Board members, and staff. Truly, nothing can be accomplished unless we all work<br />
together. Fortunately, this is something that we do very well. Thank you all <strong>for</strong> your support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />
Please do not hesitate to contact a staff or Board member if we can assist you.<br />
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Expo <strong>2010</strong><br />
By Gail Moxley, Chairperson<br />
If you haven’t signed up <strong>for</strong> a booth or table at the Expo <strong>2010</strong>, now is the time. Don’t <strong>for</strong>get you get an early bird discount price<br />
by signing up be<strong>for</strong>e September 3 rd . You can sign up by going to the <strong>Chamber</strong> website at www.berkeleycounty.org or by calling<br />
the chamber at 304-267-4841. Special requests <strong>for</strong> booth placements will be given on a first come first serve basis. This is our<br />
third annual Expo and we expect it to be the biggest and best yet! The event will be held again this year at the Martinsburg Mall<br />
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, <strong>2010</strong>. Directly after the event, we will have an Exhibitors Mixer so<br />
participants are able to network with each other and make additional contacts. If you would like more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the Expo,<br />
plan to come to a free workshop on Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 25 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. It will be a great way to<br />
find out more about the Expo and get the most out <strong>of</strong> your Expo Experience!<br />
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Presenting Sponsors<br />
Tailgating Under the Stars Auction<br />
By Tracey Eberling, Chairperson<br />
28th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
Monday - <strong>July</strong> 26, <strong>2010</strong><br />
11:00 a.m.<br />
The Woods Resort<br />
Contributing Sponsors<br />
CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS AND CHAMBER MEMBERS!! The <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Tailgating Under the Stars Auction<br />
event is fast approaching. Please join us on September 10, <strong>2010</strong> at 6:00 p.m. at the Purple Iris <strong>for</strong> what<br />
promises to be yet another exciting event. Invitations to the event and donation <strong>for</strong>ms will be out soon, so<br />
watch your email and mailboxes. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with your friends and<br />
colleagues while supporting the <strong>Chamber</strong> and the United Way <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Panhandle. It’s also a easy way<br />
to promote your business by donating an item <strong>for</strong> bid. Hope to see you there!<br />
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Community Events<br />
• <strong>July</strong> 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Music & Movie on Main. For<br />
more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.262.4200 or<br />
www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.<br />
• Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 10 - Hillbilly Daylilies Bloomin’ Bash to<br />
benefit the Berkeley County Humane Society. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.229.6698 or<br />
www.hillbillydaylilies.com.<br />
• Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 17 - Berkeley County Solid Waste<br />
Authority free electronic recycling event. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation call 304.267.9370 or 304.671.2925.<br />
• Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 24 - Mountain State Meats Big Bad<br />
Burger contest. All proceeds to benefit Hospice <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Panhandle. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, visit<br />
www.mountainstatemeats.com.<br />
• <strong>August</strong> 2-7 - Berkeley County Youth Fair. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.263.5869 or<br />
www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org.<br />
• Friday, <strong>August</strong> 20 - American Cancer Society Rock<br />
and Roll <strong>for</strong> Research. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call<br />
George Blough at 304-671-5533.<br />
• Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 21 - Bike Night <strong>2010</strong>. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.262.4200 or<br />
www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.<br />
• September 4 & 5 - Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air<br />
Show. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.616.5100 or<br />
www.martinsburgairshow.com.<br />
• Monday, September 6 - Labor Day Breakfast at War<br />
Memorial Park. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call Buzz Poland<br />
at 304.267.8908.<br />
• September 10-12 & 17-19 - Godspell at the Apollo<br />
Civic Theatre. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.263.6766<br />
or www.apollo-theatre.org.<br />
• Saturday, September 11 - Care Pregnancy Center’s<br />
Annual Benefit Dinner/Dance. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
call 304.876.3598.<br />
• September 10 - 12 - Pickin’ in the Panhandle “Que<br />
the Music”. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.264.8801 or<br />
www.panhandlepickin.com.<br />
• September 11 & 12 - Berkeley County Historical<br />
Society Annual Fall House Tour. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
call 304.267.4713 or www.bchs.org.<br />
• Saturday, September 25 - 7th Annual Hispanic<br />
Festival at War Memorial Park. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
contact Maggie Walkup at<br />
mwalkup@mountainstate.edu.<br />
• Saturday, September 25 - Main Street Martinsburg<br />
Scarecrow Project <strong>2010</strong> Kick-Off. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
call 304.262.4200 or www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.<br />
• Saturday, October 2 - Main Street Martinsburg Chili<br />
Cook-Off. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.262.4200 or<br />
www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.<br />
• October 14-17 - Mountain State Apple Harvest<br />
Festival. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.263.2500 or<br />
www.msahf.com.<br />
• November 12-14 & 19-21 - But Why Bump Off<br />
Barnaby? at the Apollo Civic Theatre. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.263.6766 or www.apollotheatre.org.<br />
• Friday, December 3 - Christmas Tree Lighting<br />
Ceremony in Downtown Martinsburg. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.262.4200 or<br />
www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.<br />
• Saturday, December 4 - Snowflake Market and Old<br />
Town Martinsburg Christmas Parade. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation, call 304.262.4200 or<br />
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WAR MEMORIAL PARK<br />
MAIN PAVILION PROJECT<br />
Donations are being accepted to help<br />
defray the costs <strong>of</strong> reconstructing the<br />
Main Pavilion at War Memorial Park.<br />
Donors at or above the $1,000 amount<br />
will be recognized on a permanent<br />
bronze plaque to be placed on the<br />
pavilion. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
contact Parks &<br />
Recreation Executive<br />
Director Steve Catlett<br />
at 304.264-4842.<br />
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WEST VIRGINIA EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES<br />
<strong>July</strong> 13 - Manufacture America - A manufacturer-focused<br />
conference that will explore ways to improve per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
and competitiveness.<br />
<strong>July</strong> 23, <strong>August</strong> 23 & September 23 - Export University -<br />
Learn more about both basic and advanced export topics<br />
www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/exportuniversitywv.html<br />
September 13-17 - WV Trade Mission to Australia - Gain<br />
access to the Australian market.<br />
www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia/wvdotmaustralia.html<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, www.buyusa.gov/westvirginia.<br />
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We’re on the Web<br />
www.berkeleycounty.org<br />
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
<strong>July</strong><br />
5 - Office Closed - Independence Day<br />
9 - Rise & Shine Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn<br />
Speaker: Bill Raney, WV Coal Association<br />
14 - Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m. at My Bank!<br />
First United Bank & Trust<br />
14 - Expo <strong>2010</strong> Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m. at Prettyman<br />
Broadcasting<br />
21 - Government Affairs/Transportation Committee Meeting,<br />
7:30 a.m. at the Berkeley County Public Service Sewer<br />
District<br />
21 - <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer at Mountain State University, 5:00-<br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
23 - Rise & Shine Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn<br />
Speaker: Kerry Stroup, West Virginians <strong>for</strong> Reliable<br />
Power<br />
26 - 28th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf<br />
Tournament, 11:00 a.m. at The Woods Resort<br />
<strong>August</strong><br />
Presorted<br />
Standard<br />
US Postage Paid<br />
Martinsburg, WV<br />
Permit No. 197<br />
10 - Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m. at My Bank!<br />
First United Bank & Trust<br />
11 - Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Meeting, Noon at the Holiday Inn<br />
13 - Rise & Shine Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn<br />
Speaker: Steve Catlett, Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks<br />
and Recreation<br />
17 - Welcome New Teachers Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. at the<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
18 - Government Affairs/Transportation Committee Meeting,<br />
7:30 a.m. at the Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District<br />
18 - <strong>Chamber</strong> Mixer at Snowy River Log Homes, 5:00-6:30 p.m.<br />
25 - Pre-Expo Workshop, 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn<br />
27 - Rise & Shine Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn<br />
Speaker: Jeannette Fitzwater, J.R. Fitzwater & Associates