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The Chamber ADVANTAGECulpeper Chamber of Commerce » OCTOBER 2015 » Volume 3, Issue 10

Applied Research in Acoustics LLC is pleased to announce that they have recently hired Arthur van der Harten as a R&D engineer at their Culpeper office. Arthur comes to ARiA from the Specialist Modeling Group at the office of Foster and Partners in London.

David James Homes would like to introduce Audrey Phelps as the new sales associate in the Culpeper office. She has been with David James Homes for nine years as the sales assistant and coordinator in Lynchburg. She is looking forward to making Culpeper her new home.

Bryan Forsing of Anytime Fitness in Culpeper has recently been awarded “Elite Trainer” status through

members in the news The International Sports Sciences Association. He holds certifications as a Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Senior Fitness, and Specialist in Exercise Therapy through ISSA, making him qualified to provide personal training to a variety of clients.

Faye’s Office Supply would like to congratulate Kim Margrave on her 10 year Anniversary at Faye’s.

Bo Kilby, Owner of R W Kilby Wire and Water, is thankful for the dedication of all his employees. “Among our employees, Alan Boxley has 35 years of service, Jerry Kilby and Jay Murray each have 15 years, and George Settle has 10 years with the company. We all make a good team”, says Mr. Kilby.

Mary Sandridge, Communications Director at the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia reports that more than 180 residents from Culpeper, Orange and Madison joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions on Sept. 6 at Yowell Meadow Park. Participants raised more than $33,500 to fund Alzheimer's care, support and research programs. The Agape Walkers, was the top team who raised $5,590. The team captain is Selene Matthews who was the Walk's top individual fundraiser with $1,715.

Pranapiloga happily announces that they have another new hire bringing their total to 5 in 5 months! Gabi Trump will be joining us next week to teach Zumba. Gabi has many years of dance training, instruction and certification. She says, "I want Zumba participants to say "I can't wait" to go to class instead of "I should" go to class." Welcome to the pranapiloga tribe, Gabi!

Congratulations to Linda Martin of Montague, Miller & Co. Realtors for being awarded the Code of Ethics Leadership Award from the Virginia Association of Realtors. Linda we appreciate all that you do for the profession and the association!

Lollipop Station just opened their SECOND location in Fair Oaks Mall! Check them out on the lower level beside Sears if you MUST travel to Northern

19Culpeper Times • October 29-November 4, 2015

Culpeper Chamber of CommercePhone: 540-825-8628 • Fax: 540-825-1449Address: 629 Sperryville Pike, Suite 100, Culpeper, VA 22701www.culpeperchamber.com

Contacts: Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Debbie Stohlman, President/CEO • debbies@culpeperchamber.comMartha Sanford, Membership Coordinator •

marthas@culpeperchamber.comLorraine Carter, Administrative Assistant •lorraine@culpeperchamber.com

Culpeper Times Anita Sherman, consulting editor • anita@culpepertimes.comThomas Spargur, sales director • tspargur@culpepertimes.com Jeff Say, graphic designer •jsay@culpepertimes.com

THE CHAMBER ADVANTAGE Published monthly as a joint venture between the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce and Culpeper Times as the Chamber’s newsletter. The newsletter is distributed monthly as a page within the Culpeper Times, as well as being available on the Chamber website, www.culpeperchamber.com free of charge.

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Professional Tree SurgeonWill Bowles13573 Partlow CourtCulpeper, VA 22701(540) 729-3128Tree Care/Landscaping/Snow RemovalGeek Life, L.L.C.Benjamin Burkett1202A South Main StreetCulpeper, VA 22701(540 222-2223Retail/Hobby StoreSouls In HarmonyGreg Harpine15161 Beverly CourtCulpeper, VA 227101(540) 423-4400Health and Wellness/Music EducationSouthpaw Pet Salon, LLCBarbara Lohre4 Little Pond LaneAmissville, VA 20106(540) 937-6331Pet Services/Grooming

welcome new members

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 7:30 AM

Light morning fare provided

Culpeper County Board of Supervisors Meeting Room 302 N. Main Street, Culpeper

Please join us!

There is no charge for this event however Registration is Required online at www.culpeperchamber.com

or email lorraine@culpeperchamber.com

629 Sperryville Pike, Suite 100 Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: (540) 825-8628

Virginia. Otherwise, hunker down in beautiful Culpeper for the holidays and shop local. Play on!

Cabling Systems, Inc., Experts in Security Solutions, is pleased to announce they have hired Rusty Fleming as their new security installation technician. Rusty will be responsible for installing security systems in both homes and businesses in Culpeper, Fauquier and the surrounding counties. We have also moved our office into a larger space at the same location in Remington, VA.

CFC Farm & Home Center in Culpeper is participating in the Soap Box Derby Piedmont Challenge. Are you? Contact Frankie Gilmore for more information and to get your business involved. 540-272-1848

Dogwood Village of Orange County Senior Living has been selected for 1st place recognition in the 2015 D. A. “Woody” Brown Community Involvement Award for Facility Newsletter for excellence in producing a nursing facility or assisted living facility newsletter. The Virginia Health Care Association (VHCA) and the Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VCAL) present this award annually in recognition of outstanding efforts of members of VHCA/VCAL.

Battlefield Travel owner, Cheryl Clear, and outside agent, Tricia Condit, have completed the Master Agent program with Avoya Travel. Avoya Travel is a wholesale agency through which

Battlefield Travel prices and books its cruises. They work in affiliation with American Express. Congratulations to Cheryl and Tricia!

Virginia Broadband “VABB” is honored to welcome on-board Sgt. Jason Peters, Army – Munitions Specialist. No – we didn’t hire Jason to blow things up. While in-between military assignments, Jason is filling in as a Field Technician so our other technicians can focus on expansion projects.

Desy Campbell, M.A., recently gave a presentation to the annual training of the Area Health District, including administrators, medical professionals, nurses, nutritionists, social workers and related staff. Campbell’s topic: ‘Set Yourself Up to Win: Remember your passion, make New Goals, Take New Action.’

Transmissions of Culpeper has moved to their new location at 16160 Rogers Road. They are happy to announce John Wolfington, formerly of Reman Transmission Services, has joined their dynamic team. For more information call Rob McPeek at (540) 621-0632 or visit TransmissionsOfCulpeper.com

Located above the Union Bank in Old Town Culpeper, Emergency Management Services International, Inc., (EMSI), has traveled the world this month delivering training and assistance to first responders. Alaska, Oklahoma, Canada, and Norway were highlights

of our travels. We're happy to welcome Randy Ashmore to our training staff as well.

Sophie Hudson of Kash Design (asi/125286) has earned her Master of Advertising Specialty Information certification this month. Sophie is one a handful of promotional item distributors in the USA to earn the Master's level of this certification. She has traveled around the country attending seminars and trade shows covering all areas Marketing & Promotions.

Dr. Russell Brear, the Ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Center, will be flying to Guatemala for a week in November to perform much needed cataract and other vision saving surgeries with Health Talent International. Every year, he volunteers at least a week to international medical missions working in the poorest of neighborhoods where there is no local ophthalmologist.

The Culpeper Times welcomes Courtney Settle as our new advertising manager. Courtney has a vast background in marketing and sales management, including several years as the General Manager for the Culpeper Radio Shack. She is looking forward to helping community businesses with their advertising and marketing needs.

Congratulations to the 2015 Organizational

Award NomineesNon-Profit of the Year NomineesCulpeper County Volunteer Fire DepartmentAging Together – CulpeperBluemont Concert SeriesThe PlaceCulpeper Air Fest FoundationCulpeper Renaissance, Inc.Healthy CulpeperLarge Business of the Year NomineesCulpeper County School SystemContinental Automotive Merchants Grocery CompanySmall Business of the Year NomineesShear ArtistryBrown Harris Wealth ManagementCulpeper TimesThe Cameleer Inc.PranapilogaRaven’s Nest CoffeehouseAmericare Plus

2015 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Sponsors:

Chairman Sponsors

Vice Chair Sponsors: Appleton Campbell, Inc • Cedar Mountain Stone Corporation • CFC Farm & Home Center

Culpeper Media Network • Cyberbility • Nicholas, Jones & Co., PLC Rappahannock Electric Cooperative • Union • 103.1 WJMA, 105.5 SAM FM

Virginia Community Bank

Director Sponsors: Culpeper Auto Parts, Inc.-NAPA Auto Parts • Saddle Ridge Farm • Culpeper Car Wash • BB&T Environmental Systems Service LTD (ESS) • Bingham & Taylor • Euro-Composites Corporation

Embrace Home Loans, Inc. • Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Culpeper • Fisher Auto Parts Koons Automotive, Inc. • JHB Rental Properties & Storage • Precision Machine Works, Inc. Virginia National Bank • Yount, Hyde & Barbour • Chrysler of Culpeper • It’s Up to You, LLC

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