Chamber News Healine

July 5, 2011

Meet the Chamber's Chairman Mark Hanna.. Mark Hanna

President and Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Company Bank

 
Mr. Hanna, elected January 2011,is currently serving a two-year term as the Peninsula Chamber Chairman of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the Chamber is focusing on relevance, presence, and influence on the Peninsula business community. He was recently quoted in, Inside Business, describing the new direction of the Chamber. He said: "There was a realization by our board that we had to do more than just network. While networking events are good, we needed to do more to play an active role in helping our members build their businesses." The Peninsula Chamber is a business development Chamber that takes pride in helping Peninsula businesses grow and develop.

 

Mr. Hanna a graduate of Wake Forest University and MBA recipient from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has been in the banking industry for over 21 years. From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Hanna served as Peninsula Area Executive for BB&T and joined Virginia Company Bank as President in September of 2005 and became President and CEO in November 2006.  He is active in a number of Peninsula civic and education organizations.  Mr. Hanna served as the Chairperson of the American Heart Association Heartwalk in 2004 and as the Sponsorship Chair for the event in 2005. He is the Chair of the Development Committee and a Director of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross.  In addition, Mr. Hanna is on the Board for the Olde Towne Medical Center, the Newport News Police Foundation and the Colonial Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. 

 

Mike Kuhns, President/CEO of the Chamber said, "Mark Hanna has been instrumental in moving the Chamber to a higher level of relevance and has done an excellent job recruiting younger emerging leaders from the business community."

Psssst... Don't Forget... Business Before Hours... 

I&O Medical Centers is hosting the next BBH, Thursday, July 14th at 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. I &O Medical take pride being a leader in occupational medicine in Hampton Roads, serving corporations and municipalities for treating work-related injuries and illnesses, providing medical surveillance, conducting substance abuse testing and doing so much more. 
We Are Bringing It to the Peninsula...  Try it Local
The online deal program where really big deals are a really big deal. Business can now generate revenue and drive new customers to their door with no risk through Try It Local. This program brings together Chamber members and local consumers with one deeply discounted offer at a time... Be one of the first to introduce Try It Local to your consumers. We are currently seeking businesses that want to expand their customer base by implementing this program... If you are interested click here to learn more or call Veronica Hurd at 757-325-8158 for more information. 

Here is how it works:
  • The Chamber does a stand-alone business feature with an offer of 40% off or more for a product or service.
  • The offer is delivered to Try It Local subscribers via email, the Chamber's Facebook and Twitter pages and TryItLocal.com/Hampton-NewportNews
  • The featured business collects 70% of each day's total sales, minus a 2% credit card fee, and is charged no up-front costs for running a deal. 
**Add [email protected] to your safe senders list to receive up-to-date and new information about Try It Local. 
Our NEW Annual Business Trade show, Business Safari is coming soon and you won't want to be left out....  Biz Safari
Good Day Mate, (Aussie Accent) want to join me on a Safari??? Well in that case come along, because we need more vendors at the Chamber's Premier Event.

I know you have heard it before, but the best way to utilize your Chamber is be involved and what better way than showcasing your business at the Business Safari. This is going to be a fun event, that brings both food, beverages, entertainment and much more to the Peninsula. Thursday, September 29th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the Virginia Living Museum join us on an expedition & explore the Peninsula Business Community.  For more information click here.

 

Click here to help spread the word by downloading and displaying this small poster (8.5 x 14") at your business... 

It's that Time Again... Military Job Fair.... 

We are glad to announce  the fall MJF will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Thursday, October 27th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information call Carrice White at 757-325-8161

Vol. 11 - No. 10 

In This Issue
Mark Hanna
Business Before Hours
We Are Bringing it to the Peninsula... Try It Local
Business Safari
Military Job Fair
Leadership Institute
Youth Leadership Alliance
 

Leadership Institute 2012

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Applications are being accepted.

Deadline Extended till

July 15, 2011

 

 

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We are currently seeking sponsors for YLA.  Please click here to learn more about the program and ways you can help.

 

IO Medical Business Before  Hours

 

Thursday, July 14th

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 

593 Aberdeen Road
Hampton, VA 23661  
 

 

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