We have once again partnered with Town Square Publications to produce our 2020 Community Guide and Business Directory. As seen with our 2019 publication, this provides an excellent opportunity to market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors. Our representative from Town Square Publications is Dave Keene. You may reach him […]
By Mary Virginia Spencer October 25, 2019 The Chamber of Commerce serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County hosted two Candidate Forums this year, providing an opportunity for citizens to hear from candidates across our three jurisdictions. On October 23, the Lexington-Rockbridge Candidate Forum took place at the Hampton Inn Col Alto, including candidates running […]
You’re invited to our 2019 Annual Meeting and People’s Choice Awards! Join us on November 6, 2019, to hear about the Chamber’s vision for 2020, the announcement of the 2019 People’s Choice Awards, and recognition of our new and distinguished members. R.S.V.P. Today!Chamber Members and Invited Guests only. 2019 Nominees Include:Volunteer of the YearDymphna Alexander Sidney Baker Bob GilbertBen Worth Humanitarian of […]
It is time once again to cast your vote for Rockbridge County’s People’s Choice Awards. We’ve received outstanding nominations in all 5 categories! Volunteer of the Year Educator of the Year Humanitarian of the Year Employer of the Year Citizen of the Year Award winners will be recognized during our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November […]
The Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival marks its 25th anniversary this year and we’re looking forward to celebrating with you at Lime Kiln Theater on Saturday, September 7th from 12-7pm! Say “cheers” with unlimited tastings of regional wines and cider, craft beer and local food while enjoying live music on two festival stages. This year’s festival […]
It is time once again to collect nominations for the Rockbridge County’s People’s Choice Awards. We are seeking nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Employer of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Nominations are due by September 10 and the ballot will be announced on September […]
Our Workforce + Education committee recently partnered with the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce to conduct a wage and benefit survey of the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding communities. The results of the survey are now available. We hope that these results may help identify what can be done to […]
Applications now available! The Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County formally announces their 2019 high school scholarship applications are open. First awarded in 2017, the scholarships were established in partnership with our diamond level sponsors, Cornerstone Bank, Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. Awarded each […]
Geoffrey Berg, retired Dean and professor at Columbia University and current Board Member of the Buena Vista Arts Council (BVAC) has donated several canvas prints and postcards to be displayed in our office for the next few months! An avid photographer of the scenic local Blue Ridge Mountains, Mr Berg has donated for BVAC fundraising […]
The Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Dinner Dance and Auction on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Evans Hall on the campus of Washington and Lee University. Among the many highlights of “The Gatsby Gala” was the presentation of the 2019 Business Individual of the Year award. For the past 34 years the […]