Hampton Roads Chamber

Special thank you to Portsmouth City Manager, Steven Carter, MBA, CGCIO for speaking at our monthly division meeting this morning. We appreciate Steven sharing his wealth of knowledge with our Portsmouth division members who all have a shared interest in Portsmouth’s growth and prosperity.

Meet Tim Armstrong, President of Omnicruit Nurse Recruiting and member of the LEAD757 Class of 2025! At Omnicruit, Tim and his team work to connect top nursing talent with healthcare facilities in need, helping to bridge staffing gaps and support quality patient care. When he’s not making an impact in the healthcare industry, he loves exploring the best of Hampton Roads: ➡️ Favorite Local Hidden Gem: Uncle Rick’s Frozen Custard in Portsmouth ➡️ On His Bucket List: Flying on Air Force One ➡️ Favorite Regional Event: Norfolk HarborFest ➡️ Go-To Restaurant: Admiral Steakhouse at Rivers Casino Thank you Tim, for being part of the #bestclassever. Drop a comment below to help us welcome him! Hampton Roads Chamber

If you are always on the go, live on your mobile devices or just want to be able to access your Chamber membership 24/7 then you NEED to download the app! As a part of your Hampton Roads Chamber membership, our Member Info Hub is available 24/7 on your mobile devices! Simply download the MemberPlus app from your device's app store, login using your chamber member credentials and take advantage of your membership on the go! Let's go!

YOUR Chamber is a Virginia Business BEST Places to Work winner 🏆 Tonight at the celebration in Richmond with winners from across the state, our VP of Marketing & Communications, Lauren Roberts Carter accepted the award on behalf of the entire team here at the chamber! This award holds special meaning to us because it examined our company’s practices, programs & benefits and surveyed our team for their perspective. It’s because of this team, that we are being recognized for such a prestigious honor for the very first time!

We are hiring a Program Coordinator to join our incredibly hard-working programs team! This is the talented team that puts on the Chamber’s largest and most influential events from our State of the City Addresses to the Small Business of the Year, our annual Golf Outing and many more! If you love planning & executing the highest quality events while working in a collaborative atmosphere then please apply today! And spread the word 📣

Chesapeake, you have a new The UPS Store on Cedar Road! The Chamber was proud to celebrate this new location, Store #8046 with the team while welcoming them both to Chesapeake and to the Chamber family!

Now just a few weeks away, our Spring Business Expo list keeps growing! Take a look at all of these businesses that will be joining us on April 22! Don’t forget that this expo is free and open to the public so plan to stop by! A1 American AG Wraps Advertel, Inc. AID ANOTHER AllState/Sean Copeland, Sr. Bon Secours Occumed Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach Chartway Credit Union Comcast Business Community Alternatives, Inc. Curated Events Delaware Elevator, Inc. Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake First Carolina Bank Fully Alive Personal Training & Health Studios Gather goCommute Hackworth Marketing HRCT - Hampton Roads Communication Technologies Hampton Roads Realtors Assn Identify Yourself Joshua Boone Photography Marian Manor Assisted Living Norfolk Waterside Marriott Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Omni Financial of Nevada, Inc. Operation Smile Singleton Media LLC Sir Speedy - Hampton Roads South University SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM AT HAMPTON The IncuHub Tidewater Photobooth Co. Trolley Hospitality Companies Troy University Two Twelve Media Verizon VisitNorfolk WTKR News 3

We'd like introduce you to Brenda Reid, Owner/Managing Member of Reid Consulting, LLC, and member of the outstanding LEAD757 Class of 2025! Brenda loves everything about Coastal Virginia, especially hidden gems like Cape Charles, Little Island Park in Sandbridge, and the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown. When she's not exploring local festivals and concerts (Pat Benatar and Chicago are already on her calendar) she’s creating the perfect playlist to match her mood. Her inner ‘80s vibe shines through with a jam to Masoko Tanga by The Police. After checking off many of her bucket list items already, her dream destination now is Figi’s TikTok bungalows. 🏝️ Thank you Brenda, for being a member of the #bestclassever!

View the first-ever Hampton Roads Chamber Quarterly Member Spotlight! It features these must-meet Chamber members and highlights their products & services curated just for you! This quarter features the following businesses: Virginia Arts Festival Clean Eatz Chesapeake Clean Eatz Virginia Beach ODUGlobal Allegra/Image360 Please and Thankyou Gather Marian Manor Assisted Living Take a look and support local! https://lnkd.in/exeBt_kB

Join us in a warm welcome for the LEAD757 Class of 2025! We look forward to hearing about their experiences over the next several months as they explore our region, learn about our economy, grow as leaders and as they build and develop social capital with one another! Congratulations to the newest #bestclassever