Goochland County Chamber of Commerce

Discover Goochland “Embracing the Spirit” was the theme for the Chamber’s 31st Annual Dinner meeting held at the Hermitage Country Club on January 28th. Guest speaker Bob Deans talked about the significance of the 40 miles of the James River that runs through Goochland County.

 

L to R: Dianne Dementi; 2009 Chamber President Wayne Dementi; guest speaker Bob Deans, author of The River Where American Began, A Journey Along The James; Evelyn Deans; Pat Miller and 2010 Goochland Chamber President Paul Miller.

 

 

Bob Deans, Chamber’s guest speaker and author of The River Where American Began, A Journey Along The James.

 

Chamber launches new campaign, GOOCHLAND’S GOT IT! Additional details will be announced. The Chamber is currently working with the Goochland High School graphics art department to come up with a logo and other opportunities to promote Goochland.

 

Pictured: Wayne and Sandra Dawson. Goochland County Business of the Year was awarded to Wayne Dawson, owner of Dawson’s Pharmacy.

 

Executive Director Doris Elderman thanked three Chamber Board Members whose terms expired in 2009 Pictured left to right: Bonnie Creasy, Classic In-surance Services; Dan Rogers, Virginia Properties and Marshall Bowden, Land-vest. They each gave a lot of time, energy and knowledge to the Chamber.

 

It was a difficult task to say goodbye to Wayne Dementi, who served as the Chamber President for 2008 and 2009. “It has been a remarkable journey and you will be missed, stated Elderman.

Pictured left to Right below: Executive Director Doris Elderman, Nora Ramsdell, Nora’s Interior Design and Barbara Trimmer, Executive Assistant. Nora was pre-sented with a special 2009 GOLDEN ACORN Award for her tireless and unselfish contributions to the mission of the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce.