Becoming A Member of the Council
Advantages to Council Members
AIP Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 - 10:00 am Council Leadership Chair: Patty Fadeley, Blue Ridge Hospice Chamber Liaison: Sharon Baroncelli |
2025 Council Members
Chairman: Justin Pence (SC Farm Bureau & BluePoint ATM) Vice Chairman: Aaron Bushong (Bushong Contracting) Dennis Dysart (First Bank) Jim Guisewhite (SVN Commercial Specialists) Chris Hepner Bill Holtzman (Holtzman Oil Corporation) Jeff Manning (Shentel) Dexter Mumaw (Cabin Hill Homes, LLC) Nathan Pence (Wholesome Companies) Kelly Sager (Sager Real Estate) Keith Stephens (Gateway Hospitality) HISTORY OF EDC During a Strategic Planning meeting in 2019, the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors identified Economic Development as a key priority. As a key priority the Board’s plan was to engage business leaders regarding economic development and to establish an understanding of what it means to Shenandoah County as well as the Shenandoah Valley region in general. The Chamber, working with the County and Towns, would like to work to create employment opportunities and expand the tax base to fund core community needs such as fire and rescue, public education and social services. Work of the EDC EDC Resource Documents SVP Manufacturing Workforce Needs Report |
Mision: Servir como lider para fortalecer y empoderar a las empresas apoyadas por hispanos para que alcancen su maximo potencial a traves de educacion, la orientacio y otros recursos.
Mission: Serving as a leader to strengthen and empower Hispanic supported businesses to reach their full potential through education, guidance, and other resources.
En este Seminario exploraremos los pasos para comenzar un nuevo negocio, incluyendo: generación de ideas, establecimiento de objetivos, creación de un plan de acción, formación de una empresa, comprensión de las diferencias entre una empresa individual, LLC, corporación, etc.
También abordaremos cómo registrar el negocio a nivel estatal, con el IRS y localmente. Además, discutiremos la apertura de cuentas bancarias, la obtención de licencias de operación y el cumplimiento de las regulaciones del departamento de salud.
Hay mucho por aprender y esperamos compartir esto contigo durante el Seminario.
El Seminario se llevará a cabo en español.
El Consejo Hispano promueve y mejora la comunidad empresarial hispana, fortaleciendo su representación en la Cámara de Comercio al aumentar la participación de los miembros, identificar y buscar resolver las preocupaciones y problemas empresariales de los miembros que impactan a la comunidad hispana.
El Consejo proporciona un espacio para que las empresas hispanas discutan las necesidades únicas de su industria y establezcan relaciones dentro de las comunidades empresariales del Condado de Shenandoah.
Las actividades del Consejo incluyen:
- Celebración anual del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
- Evento de Negocios Después del Horario para reunir a empresas de toda la comunidad.
- Serie de Conferencias Educativas: Temas como problemas fiscales, asociaciones empresariales y acceso al capital empresarial.
- Integrar organizaciones hispanas en las actividades principales de la Cámara de Comercio
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The Hispanic Council promotes and improves the Hispanic Business community and strengthens their representation in the Chamber by increasing membership participation, identifying and seeking to resolve member business concerns and issues that impact the Hispanic community.
The Council provides a forum for Hispanic businesses to discuss the unique needs of their industry, and to build relationships within the Shenandoah County business communities.
Activities of the Council include:
- Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Business After Hours event to bring together businesses from the entire community.
- Educational Speaker Series: Topics such as tax issues, business/school partnerships and accessing business capital
- Integrate Hispanic organizations into the mainstream activities of the Chamber.
El Consejo Empresarial Hispano se reúne el tercer martes de cada mes, de 6pm a 7pm en la Oficina de la Cámara de Comercio.
The Hispanic Business Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6pm-7pm at the Chamber Office.
Co-Chairs: Walter Garcia-Meza, IGM Accounting, 540-412-8030
Juan Velazquez, First Bank, 540-325-9470
The Council is open to home-based business owners and employees. The group is part mastermind, part lead-share, so come ready to share your latest news and create new connections. Quarterly Meetings: Home-based businesses provide exceptional value through goods and services to individuals and businesses of all sizes. And we know, as a home-based business owner you face unique challenges as you establish and expand your business. Meanwhile, home-based businesses are not only a growing and important part of the national economy, but also our local economy in Shenandoah County. Just a few facts about the growing scope of home-based business include:
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to: Chair Abe Silos (abe4freedom@gmail.com) |
Nonprofit Council: Making a Difference in Shenandoah County Mission: To promote the sustainability and growth of the nonprofit organizations and strengthen their role in our community. This committee provides networking opportunities, educational presentations and speakers, sharing of resources, and advocacy. The Council provides a forum for Not-for-Profit organizations to discuss the unique needs of their industry, and to build relationships within the Shenandoah County business communities, increasing access to potential volunteers and donors. Activities of the Council include:
The Council typically meets the 2nd Thursday, monthly from 12:00-1:00pm at the Chamber Office; check the online calendar for the latest meeting schedule. For more information on the Nonprofit Council, contact Chair Cyndy Walsh or the Chamber President at 540-459-2542.
The Shenandoah County Dept of Social Services maintains the resource information for Childcare, Employment, Food, Foster Care, Housing, Parenting, Seniors, Therapeutic Services and Utilities. Community Resource Information - Click Here Looking for Volunteer Opportunities in our Community? - Check Out Just Serve |
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Cara Achterberg
E. A. Coe 
Elizabeth H. Cottrell
James Alan Davison 
DANA HAYWARD aka Mark Muse
The Women's Business Council (WBC) is for every woman in Shenandoah County. We focus on fresh, relevant topics through a series of authentic and energizing programs. The WBC promotes the full participation and leadership of women at all levels in the workplace, the community and government. The WBC will host programs that provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues of women in business. Chair: Cindy Hunter, Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
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All chamber members, under 40, are invited to attend the Young Professionals programs. The YPN is a time for networking, professional development, and community engagement. Come be a part of a this fast paced and energizing group. Make sure to bring business cards! Co-Chairs: Jon Henry (Jon Henry General Store) & Katie Walthall (Shenvalee Resort) Upcoming Meetings: TBD Vision: A stronger, sustainable local community Mission: Creating opportunities for professional development to foster a new generation of community leaders and Chamber members. Objectives:
Not a chamber member? You are invited to attend 2 mixers to check us out! |
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