Goochland County Chamber of Commerce

Randy Dunn
Dunn Construction
2511 W. Bottom Rd.
Bremo Bluff, VA  23022
804-839-5760

Tracy Rutledge
Vector Security
2805 N. Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA  23294
804-848-7476

Sherry Ramey
Wind Song Winery
5801 Funny Tree Tr.
Columbia, VA  23038
804-457-2865

Jerry Hefner
2^nd Nature Marketing
804-513-1356

David J. Nicholson, Minister
Forest Grove Christian Church
3881 Hadensville-Fife Rd.
Goochland, VA  23063
804-457-3612

It is with the deepest sympathy that the Chamber of Commerce mourns the death of John Elam Jr., husband of past Executive Director, Marian Elam. He was always loyal and a great help to our organization.

Obituary:
Elam, John Fleming Jr., 74 of Manakin-Sabot, passed away Sunday August 15, 2010. Survivors are his wife, Marian Elam; sons, Hunter Elam (April) of Gloucester and Robbie Hodge; daughter, Donna Elam; and grandchild, Emily Elam. Mr. Elam grew up in Richmond, served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from GE as a systems analyst. He lived in Goochland County for 37 years. Family will receive friends at home on Wednesday, August 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., is assisting the family.

To anyone Exhibiting at our Business Expo:

The Goochland Chamber is providing an opportunity for you to learn from the professionals

How to TURN YOUR PROSPECTS INTO PROFITS.

Trade Show Training: Pre Show / During the Show / Post Show

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND:  Wed. August 25^th / 9:00a.m – 10:30 a.m.

J. Sergeant Reynolds / Community Room / downstairs

SEE THE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAIL INFORMATION  

Email us to RSVP

Larry Frank – AdviCoach
13245 Piney Grove Court
Richmond, VA  23238
804-545-0692
Business Coach

Field Day of the Past will participate again this year in the International Association of Fairs and Exposition’s Read and Win Program. This program benefits local elementary school children by encouraging them to read library books. For  reading the books, the students are awarded a bookmark ribbon, provided by IAFE and NICA.

Last year, Field Day of the Past also gave one complimentary admission ticket to each student who participated.
Several of Field  Day of the Past vendors also gave vouchers for the students to use. The program was a HUGE success. More than 300 students took part in the Read and Win Program. 

Glenda Hawk, Young Explorers/Enrichment Teacher at Bryd and Goochland Elementary Schools in Goochland, has agreed to coordinate the program again this year and, before summer break, the students were given a list of books to read through the summer. We expect more students will participate in 2010. 

The education of our children is a community effort and Field Day of the Past would like to extend an invitation to the community to become involved in the Read and Win program. We would greatly appreciate any donations to this effort. Those who wish to participate can make contributions in the form of monetary donations or vouchers to be used in your business location. (Please gear these towards elementary school aged children.) Monetary donations can be made to Field Day of the Past and designated as “Read and Win” contributions. Vouchers can be mailed to the Field Day office for distribution to the students. 

The 19^th annual Field Day of the Past is scheduled for Sept. 17, 18, & 19. For information on “Read and Win” or Field Day events, please contact Melinda at the Field Day office or visit our website at  www.fielddayofthepast.net .

The Chamber traveled West for the Business After Hours on June 16th.

Our host was The FURternity Grooming and Day Spa for dogs, located on Midpoint Drive, owned and operated by Nadine Rich.

Truly the place to pamper your dog with services including massages, facials, nail polish and the usual grooming amenties.  The many in attendance were treated to great food prepared by Anna’s Kitchen.

Cooper Vineyard offered samples of their local wines. 

Nadine (center), with her staff, Francis (left) and Amanda (right)

Pruitt Associates – Chairman Circle Member
Tommy Pruitt
1801 Bayberry Ct.
Richmond  23226
(804) 285-3800

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution at its regularly scheduled June 1 meeting honoring Doris Elderman for her longtime service to the business community.  Elderman stepped down from her post as the Chamber’s Executive Director May 31 to devote more time to her ailing father. 

Elderman had been in the job for more than five years.   The Goochland Chamber represents nearly 300 firms.

2010 Board of Directors

“She understands and appreciates the challenges of businesses, and she has demonstrated a strong commitment to the mission and goals of the Chamber.  We look forward to having her on the job,” said Paul Miller, President

The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce and Goochland County Dept. of Economic Development offered a workshop, covering  “Key Elements of  Business Practices” Presented by Virginia Business Partners At Richmond Country Club Our local banks and businesses were represented.

• First Place Team -Bogeys Sports Park  
• Second Place Team—Essex Bank
• Third Place Team—Virginia Wayside Furniture
• Putting Contest Winner—Greg Tripp

The Goochland Chamber brought home the “Acorn” Tournament Trophy 

A Scholarship  was awarded to  Stephanie Stoneman a Senior at Goochland High School 

The Chamber’s Golf Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers, businesses, teams, sponsors and prize donors for making the 2010 tournament a success !!

1st. Place Winner