December 15, 2025
Culpeper Young Professionals
The Young Professionals had the distinct pleasure of meeting Miss Virginia Volunteer today as one of the stops on her Angel Train Express 10-day tour through Virginia was with The Salvation Army of the Virginia Piedmont right here in Culpeper! It was truly inspiring to see her dedication to spreading holiday cheer. We even got to see the toys the Salvation Army Volunteers have prepared for distribution to families in our community—supporting 566 children in Culpeper with over $100,000 in gifts! The Angel Train Express is bringing hope and joy across the Commonwealth, and we’re so grateful Culpeper was included on this amazing journey.
Thank you, Miss Virginia Volunteer, for your service and for taking the time to visit with us. Your commitment to giving back is a reminder of what the season is all about!
Thank you so much Lieutenant Antoine Terrell for this opportunity!
December 16, 2025
Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Carl Stafford at his retirement party after 40 years of dedicated service as Senior ANR Agent at the Virginia Cooperative Extension – Culpeper Unit.
Carl has been more than a colleague; he’s been a true friend to the Culpeper Chamber and a tireless advocate for agriculture in our community. He understood deeply that farming isn’t just part of our heritage; it’s a
vital business that deserves respect and support from every sector of our economy.
Anyone who spent time with Carl knows his gift for storytelling. He could paint vivid pictures of the dairy farms that once dotted our landscape, sharing not just the history of the land but the stories of the families who worked it. His knowledge seemed endless, yet he had this remarkable ability to explain complex farming techniques in ways that anyone, whether you grew up on a farm or in town, could understand and appreciate.
Carl’s passion for teaching was matched only by his passion for people. Through his service on our Agribusiness Award Committee, his presentations at State of the Communities, and his invaluable assistance with Lead Culpeper, he has positively shaped our Chamber programming in countless ways. We are so grateful for his wisdom, his time, and his friendship.
We’re also incredibly proud of the legacy Carl is leaving behind, particularly through his work at the Carver Center. The momentum he’s built there will continue to benefit our community for years to come.
While we wish Carl many happy, well-deserved years of retirement, we hope he won’t be a stranger. Thank you, Carl, for 40 years of service, for your dedication to agriculture, and for being such an important
part of the Culpeper community. You’ve made a lasting difference.
December 16, 2025
Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop graduates!
Sarah had the honor of attending the graduation celebration at The Mulberry at Old Trade Farm on December 9 to support the 10 entrepreneurs who completed this impactful 16-week program through the Community Investment Collaborative. We’re so proud to see our Chamber members involved! The “COWS” (Culpeper-Orange Workshop participants) were led by workgroup leaders Tori Buell from Town of Culpeper
Economic Development and Tourism (The Kung Pao COWS) and Dixie Aikin from NorthAcre Life Enhancements (The Moooovement Makers) – both Chamber members!
Special shoutout to our member Darin’s Event Catering, one of the program graduates – we’re excited to watch your business grow!
The celebration was beautifully catered by another Chamber member, 2BQ.
It’s wonderful to see our business community supporting each other’s growth and success!
December 18, 2025
We’re proud to announce that the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce has made a $2,000 donation to Germanna Community College!
Supporting workforce training and development is a major initiative of our Chamber, which is why we’re proud to support Germanna, CTEC and Career Partners. Together, these organizations are doing vital work to prepare our community for success. This contribution to Germanna is a token of our appreciation for the incredible work they do in our community. Every day, they’re preparing students of all ages to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Our local business community benefits tremendously from their dedication to workforce development. From career training programs to continuing education opportunities, Germanna is making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and the strength of our economy.
Thank you, Germanna Community College, for your commitment to our community’s future. We’re grateful for all you do!
December 18, 2025
A big thank you to Donovan from Windstar Technologies Support for delivering one of their annual traditions to us, a candy tree. It added a fun and festive touch to our space and brought lots of smiles along the way. We truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and holiday cheer. We will happily take on the important task of enjoying every last piece.
December 19, 2025
We loved seeing Andrew from Strata Clean Energy yesterday. Thank you for the delicious cookies and for thinking of us. Visits from our members are always appreciated, and the cookies made it extra sweet.
December 19, 2025
Amy and the Career Partners Board Members and volunteers had a wonderful evening at the Career Partners E2 Mixer event! The energy in the room was amazing as we prepare to launch this
year’s Entrepreneurial Energy competition. It’s always inspiring to see our local students, educators, and business community come together around innovation and real-world learning.
Even more exciting? Career Partners is gearing up to celebrate 25 YEARS in 2026! Can you believe it’s been a quarter-century of connecting Culpeper’s classrooms with our business community?
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming for the anniversary year:
-Special silver anniversary branding-because 25 years deserves to shine!
-“25 Days of Career Partners” – a storytelling campaign featuring milestone moments, student success stories, and the people who’ve made CPI what it is today
-Limited-edition anniversary merchandise
-A big celebration at the E2 Finals on May 1, 2026 – mark your calendars!!
The Power of Partnership truly captures what Career Partners has been about for 25 years – bringing together business and education to prepare our students for amazing futures.
So proud to be part of this organization and can’t wait to see what the next 25 years will bring!
December 19, 2025
Fauquier Chamber of Commerce
The Fauquier Chamber’s Friday Leadshare had a great joint meeting today with the @culpeperchamber Friday Leadshare! It was a fun and collaborative morning, made even better by the company of @peakroofingcontractorsinc Rosie the Elf and @xpresscopyandgraphics Sheriff on a Shelf. Great connections and great energy all around.
December 19, 2025
We’re excited to share another round of photos from our 111th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet in November. These beautiful images were captured by Kim Atkins Photography, who has been helping us document this event for several years. We are so grateful for Kim’s continued support and the care she brings to capturing the moments, details, and people that make this evening so special. Her work allows us to relive the celebration long after the night has passed.
December 30, 2025
We are excited to share that the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Advisory Council is featured on the back page of the 2026 Faces of Culpeper Magazine.
This recognition highlights the dedication, leadership, and community impact of the emerging professionals who are helping shape Culpeper’s future workforce and business climate. We are proud of their commitment to collaboration, service, and professional growth through the Chamber.
You can view the full magazine flipbook — and all of the outstanding individuals represented throughout our community — here: ctimes.link/faces
Behind Railing L-R
Samantha Guthrie, Justin Groot – Windstar Technologies, Stephen King – Stephen King Insurance Associates, Megan King – YHB, Tyler Martin – Strong Arm Media, Amy Frazier – Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
In Front of Railing L-R
Front Row: Nicolle Wootten – Friends of the Culpeper County Library, Kirstan Knipple – Mom2Mom-Virginia, Maggie Kardos – PlayDate: A Children’s Museum
Back Row: Winona Pritts – Be A Culpeper Local, Amanda Lane – People Incorporated of Virginia, Ryan Dickerson – Ryan Dickerson – Realtor
