These individuals will serve as Chamber directors for terms beginning in December 2014

This fall, the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads (SBDC) will celebrate the graduation of 26 early childhood education centers from the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach on their completion of the intensive Early Education Small Business Mentoring Program.

Secretary Ward to Hampton Roads: I have an open door policy

During this three-hour information session, nearly 20 individuals interested in becoming franchisees, were taught the procedural, legal, financial and strategic planning aspects of researching, evaluating and then purchasing a franchise operation.

Nearly 90 local businesses featured exhibits showcasing their products and services at the Chambers annual Beach Bash on September 18 from 4 to 8pm at 31st Streets Neptune Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Nearly 150 players on 11 teams participated in the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Hampton Roads Sports Commission third annual sand kickball tournament

The Chambers Wild Wing Fling event held on September 11 at the Bayside Harley-Davidson was a huge success attracting nearly 1,000 attendees and 40 exhibitors.

Chris Saxman, director of the Virginia Energy Forum, led a discussion on September 9 on the potential benefits associated with proposed offshore natural gas and oil development and what the region could stand to gain.

More than 300 business professionals gathered to hear Alexis Gelber present What Kind of Leader are you? at the Chambers Professional Womens Leadership Luncheon held on September 10 at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center.