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• January - Belladean Mashingaidze & Rachel Fish from White House Foods discussed the importance of research when adding new products & services; knowing your customers and what they want/expect from your company; and why keeping your employees engaged in your mission leads to a successful company.

• February - Jody Wall,  Director, Events recapped with the 2018 Greater Good Award winners: John Habuda, Shenandoah Valley I.T.- Entrepreneur of the Year, Freda Roberson, Fremont Street Nursery- Small Business of the Year, Andy Gail, Emerging Leader and Allison Combs, The Village at Orchard Ridge- Large Business of the Year. (Not present, Dixon Whitworth, Citizen of the Year and Joanne Lloyd, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, Volunteer of the Year).

• March - Jaime Karalis, President of Lightbulb Marketing, and Danita Roble, Director of Membership had a great conversation about marketing that offered suggestions and advice for business owners to get the most effective reach from their marketing efforts. 

• April - Jim Bowie, Roxtar, Inc., and adjunct professor at Shenandoah University, teaching Lean Six Sigma joined Danita Roble, Membership Development, discussed and addressed issues both small and large businesses face both internally and externally. 

• May - Jody Wall,  Director, Events talked about the 2019 Corporate Challenge with Michelle Brune from BB&T (the event’s corporate sponsor) and Jeremy Shen from Yount Hyde & Barbour, reigning champion of last year’s event.

• July- This month Janet Michael and Danita Clark-Roble sat down with David A. Miles, Dr. Dave Leadership Corp. Their conversation included the importance of leadership; leadership development; and, building a leadership culture in an organization. Dr. Dave also shared some information on an upcoming leadership development event in partnership with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity and the Top of Virginia Regional ChamberLive2Lead: Winchester. 

• August- Jody Wall, director of program development and guest, Jim Guisewhite, Chairman of the planning committee for Hob Nob in the Valley discussed the details for the event happening on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 5pm – 8pm at Handley High School. The event is fundraiser for the chamber; is non-partisan; but, provides the opportunity for attendees to meet, mingle and converse with current public servants as well as those currently running for office. State & local officials will be in attendance.

• September- This month Janet Michael and Jody Wall sat down with presenting sponsor Katrina Meade, City National Bank and Lenny Millholland to talk about the The 2019 Valor Awards on Friday, Nov. 1. The event recognizes various public safety departments, as well as every day citizens who have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of others.

• October- Jody Wall, Director of Program Development for TVRC, Missy McDonald, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Frederick County Public Schools & Bonnie Zampino, Center Manager with Virginia Career Works joined Janet in the studio where they talked about the workforce development committee’s work, it’s importance in developing a local, skilled workforce and how these two committee members’ organizations collaborate with community members, local employers and those seeking employment.

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• January - Guest Ardy Wunder informed us about Winchester Imaging, Winchester Radiologists, the services they provide and how you have a choice in who you choose from your MRI's, CAT scans, ect.
• February -  We were in an award winning studio for February's show! The 2017 Greater Good Award winners were in studio to talk about their recent awards and to give us insight about their businesses. Christy Foltz from American Woodmark, Large Business of the Year, Keighley Gore from Gore's Meats, Small Business of the Year, Tim Coyne, Citizen of the Year, and Jacqueline Shoemaker from Winchester Weight Loss, Entrepreneur of the Year. 
• March - Guest Dale Haywood, Director of Operations for Bojangles' was in the studio to talk about the Bojangles' business model, their commitment to our community and their employees, and of course, their menu items.
• April - Guests: Shari Fletcher, 1st Vice Commander & Fundraising Chair for AMVETS Post 18 and Jay Marts, Finance Chair for AMVETS Post 18.
• May - Guests, Jenny Cubbage, owner of Comfort Keepers and her general manager, Elizabeth Campbell. We talked about the services Comfort Keepers can provide, discussed questions you should ask to help determine when/if it’s time to consider in-home care.
• June - Guests: John Doleman with Apps TwentyFour Seventeen (sponsor of Chamber Night at the Ballpark); Nate Crandell, Winchester Royals board member & Jordan Huntley CF with Winchester Royals.
• July - Guest: Mark Andrews with Doing Better Business talks about what sets Doing Better Business apart from other businesses.
• August - Guests: Suzanne Conrad, Hob Nob in the Valley Committee Chair and Harry Smith with United Bank, the presenting sponsor, talked about the 19th annual Hob Nob in the Valley event on Friday, September 14.  
• September- Guests: David & Jordan Williamson from Winchester Wireless. We talked about the services Winchester Wireless provides such as unlimited data Internet service to rural Winchester, VA and surrounding areas; fiber optic cable for businesses; and, computer sales, service & networking.

• January - 2015 Greater Good Award Winners talked about what winning meant to them personally and professionally along with all the great attributes of their business which helped to qualify them for their win.
• February - 2016 Greater Good Award Winners: Mark Merrill, Valley Health President & CEO and Joe Silek, Chairman of the Valley Health System Board of Trustees along with Allison Dillow, Marketing Director for BK Connected Solutions and Kate Horton, President & CEO of BK Connected Solutions.
• March - Richard Kennedy, CEO of Top of Virginia Regional Chamber and Emily Buhl, Marketing Director for the chamber. Listen to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership, how it can help small business owners on their path to success and common misconceptions about chambers, their funding and networking events. 
• April - Marion Schottelkorb, Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter) who told us about their mission, their shelters and several upcoming fundraisers.
• May - Board members and golf tournament chairperson, Bryan Biddle talked about the upcoming Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament happening on June 30, 2017 at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course. 
• June - Jim Stutzman, owner of Jim Stutzman Chevrolet to talk about the chamber’s centennial celebration and car raffle. Emily gave us some history and background on the chamber along with all the different ways a business can benefit from being involved.
• July - Belladean Mashingaidze (Social Media/Marketing Specialist) and Tracey Scott (Brand Manager) for White House Foods based in Winchester, VA. We talked about their product line including a few new products and the recent grand opening of “Let’s Be Honest” presented by White House Cares.
• August - Committee Chair, John Fox talks about the upcoming Hob Nob in the Valley on September 8th. 
• September - Guest, Jimmy Wilkins to talk about the Chamber’s history and upcoming Centennial Celebration. Jimmy gave us some history about his family’s long-time involvement with the chamber – he’s the oldest, living Past President of the organization.
• October - Guests, Katrina Meade & Denise Snapp from City National Bank – sponsors and committee members for the chamber’s Valor Awards happening on November 2. They told us about the awards history, the types of nominations and the importance of recognizing our public safety personnel (and individual citizens) for their bravery, courage and quick action in various situations.
• November - Guests, Wes & Cindy Dove with Dove Development & Consulting. We talked about their business, the services it offers and the benefit of training staff from sales to future leaders using their John Maxwell certified program.
• December - Emily & Danita from the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to talk about all the services the chamber offers it’s members, the benefits of being a member including networking opportunities along with learning programs. We talked about their various award programs & events and the overall investment involved with being a member.