Thanks to the following retiring Chamber Members for their service to our Board of Directors term ending December 31, 2020.
Justin Freeman - Tiger Fuel Company
Samuel Kessler - Treasurer - Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Dana Amos - President/Past President - Remax Realty
Donna Waugh-Robinson - VP of Business, Technology, and Education - Jack Samuels Realty
Matthew Scibal - Inn at Willow Grove
Crystal Dudley - Alcova Mortgage
2021 New Board Members
Donna Waugh-Robinson - Jack Samuels Realty
Caitlin Horton - Horton Vineyards
Samuel Kessler - Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Matthew Scibal - Inn at Willow Grove
Crystal Dudley - Alcova Mortgage
Dana Amos - Remax Realty
Announcement of 2021 Officers
President - Donna Waugh-Robinson
President Elect - Judi Cooper
Treasurer - Samuel Kessler
VP Business, Education and Technology - Amy Heneke
VP Community Development - Crystal Dudley
Secretary - Evelyn Pritchett Jackson
Chamber Member Spotlight
Dance Xpressions
We are excited to have re-opened safely, getting back to instructing the children, adults, and community we love. Our Fall 2020-Spring 2021 class schedule offers both in-studio and online classes, a robust Homeschool Program schedule, and tons of opportunity to safely get your child active. Are you are you looking for a dance studio family rooted in kindness and faith so that your child can simply take a dance class? If your child already knows that he or she loves the stage and is born to entertain or perform? Or, if you are simply looking for a safe return to activity for your child, DanceXpressions is the choice for your family. At DXPPAC, we have the different dance and vocal program levels to accommodate differences in students and families in the Locust Grove, Culpeper, Spotsylvania areas, plus communities across the United States. Not every child wants to compete or become a professional dancer, yet some do Our programs gives both aspiring artists and hobby dancers the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop their love and skill of performing arts. Join us for a trial placement class and let your future in the performing arts unfold!
32379 Constitution Hwy,
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 395-1928
Volunteer Opportunities for 2021
There are many opportunities for you to lend your business expertise and valuable skills to help make our community a better place to live, work, and play. Your business name and logo will be promoted during the event.
Join one or more of our committees for our 2021 Events.
2021 Committees
Orange Uncorked Wine Festival Committee
Business & Industry Picnic Committee
Street Festival Committee
97th Annual Banquet Committee
Networking & Social Events 2021
Dates for Business First Coffee 2021 are on Tuesdays, January 12th, March 9th, and November 9th
Remaining Date for Wake Up Locust Grove is Tuesday,
August 10th.
Please forward volunteer availability and RSVP a date to occcexec@gmail.com
540-672-5216
Marketing Opportunities for 2021
No matter what type of business you are in, public relations and community interaction
are just as essential and profitable then advertising!
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce events are the perfect outlet for your company to gain the publicity and brand recognition that every business will need. Business leaders recognize and appreciate companies that help them gain knowledge and make important contacts.
Choosing to become an Annual Sponsor provides a great means of broadening your competitive advantage by improving your company’s reflection, prestige and credibility through supporting events that your community and audience find attractive. Through sponsorships, our Chamber strives to create a partnership that is beneficial to all who are involved. By concentrating on aiding the businesses in Orange County and surrounding areas in reaching their marketing goals through sponsored events, publications and web presence, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce promotes the development of businesses in our region.
In addition to enhancing visibility and image, there are many benefits that coincide with sponsoring Chamber events.
· Access to New Business Relationships
· Creates Customer/Community Loyalty
· Advertising
· Demonstrates Civic Engagement
· Association with High Profile Business Events
· Publicity
If your business is in search of any of the benefits listed above, the Executive Director at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is here to help you by offering a multitude of opportunities!
2020 Fallapalooza Grand Prize Photo Winner, Debbie Hale
Debbie Hale was awarded 4 General Admission Tickets to the 2021 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival May 1st & 2nd, 2021.
Upcoming Events
Orange Downtown Alliance
Join us Saturday, December 12 from 12:30 pm - 6 pm for our 2020 Gingerbread Walk! View exquisitely decorated gingerbread houses and vote for your favorite. Visit Santa and share your gift list with him. Enjoy our Holiday Light Show and North Pole Funland in beautiful Taylor Park.
We're following all of the current "Forward Virginia" COVID-safety guidelines so you can feel safe and at ease. Free hygienically-packaged gingerbread men cookies. Free safety-wrapped candy canes.
Orange is Central Virginia's Holiday Village so join us for all the fun, and visit our shops for unique and special holiday gifts. #loveorangevirginia
Home for the Holidays Weekend
at Liberty Mills Farm
Saturday, December 12
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
C&C BBQ Factory - Food Truck
Sunday, December 13
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Blue Ridge Pizza Company - Food Truck
Home for the Holidays Activities
Cookie Decorating
Bonfire
S'Mores
Reindeer Ornament Craft
Santa's Workshop
Private Santa Photo Sessions
Outdoor Activity Area
Local Vendors
Stocking Stuffers & Gift Boxes
Christmas Ornaments
Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
Holiday themed Fudge
Hot Chocolate & Hot Cider
Decorated Hay Wagon Ride
9166 Liberty Mills Rd, Somerset, VA 22972
We’re SO EXCITED to announce Well Hung Vineyard is EXPANDING!!!!
We will be opening our 2nd restaurant early February in downtown Roanoke, VA!! We will be duplicating our menu and wine selection!!! As you can imagine, we’re working through Covid-19 while looking forward to our 2nd location. We will be located at 402 South Jefferson Street!! Stay tuned for updates over the next few months – In the meantime, we’re looking forward to serving everyone in our Gordonsville location as usual! Our website, https://www.wellhungvineyard.com/ is available for Holiday gifts!
300 S Main Street,
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 406-5164
Congratulations BBQ Exchange
Named one of the
Best hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints across America
The very best in authentic Virginia barbecue, the Barbecue Exchange roasts its half chickens over live coals, just like the street-side vendors of old. The meats are cured with secret dry rubs and brought to life in a custom wood-burning cooker. The tables are made from cedar, and the spareribs and pork shoulders are hickory smoked.
102 Martinsburg Ave,
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 832-0227
Santa and Me Photo Contest
Submit a picture of a family member or yourself with Santa. You could win $350 worth of gift cards, including a $100 gift card to The Christmas Store at Deep Roots. Just click on the link:
Provisions Market Table
Remember to order your Local "Foods for Thought" Prepared Bone In Rib Roast - Garlic, Rosemary, Black Pepper & Olive Oil - by Saturday at Noon for Pick Up on Wednesdays all month! $22/lb (2lb minimum) Order your Smoked Rib Roast for your Christmas or New Years Eve Dinners! Please order by December 21st for your Christmas Dinner & by December 28th for your New Year's Eve! 319 N Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960 (540) 308-7604 https://provisionsmarkettable.com/
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