Chamber Chatter

It doesn’t hurt to ask for help. It’s a lesson that can difficult to learn in life, that it’s OK to need a hand during trying times. In the Culpeper, we’ve found that time and time again – when a neighbor needs help, our community answers the call. That has been...

During the last few months, we’ve heard a lot about “getting back to normal.” Unfortunately, it looks like we’re going to be living in a “new normal” for the time being – but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to connect our community and help our small businesses...

Change is hard. People become comfortable with what they are familiar with, I’m guilty of this. COVID-19 has forced us to do things differently, to say yes instead of saying no and finding ways to keep our members and our community connected during a time when we can...

It’s a four-letter word I utter a lot – Love. The Love sign in Culpeper isn’t just a tourist attraction – it’s a way of life. Our nation has been rocked by racial unrest following the death of George Floyd in late May. There have been violent protests, unrest and...

Hi, my name is Jeff and I am a people person. I’m here today because I miss holding in person meetings. Yes, I know that right now we need to be careful, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Thankfully, I’ve found ways to continue to connect with our community –...

Sometimes, we don’t know how much we miss something until it’s gone. I learned this the hard way earlier this year when I suddenly had an ear infection one day – ironically on one of the days I interviewed for the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce President/CEO position....

It’s easy to feel alone during this pandemic. As we responsibly socially isolate, it can feel like ages since we interacted with another human outside of our family. Luckily, in Culpeper, we’ve seen our business community stay connected and active in helping those...

How can we help? Throughout this new reality we’ve faced due to the COVID-19 response, that’s the one question we’ve received the most – how can we help? Culpeper is a caring community. While we navigate uncharted waters, our residents are thinking about those who are...

We’re entering uncharted territory. Last week, Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia in an effort to help curtail the spread of COVID-19, the Corona virus. Here, at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, we quickly heeded the governor’s calls for...

I like to think I know everybody. Now, I realize with how Culpeper is growing that is nearly impossible - but I like to try. So, if you’re unfamiliar with my name or my work - allow me to introduce myself. I’m Jeff Say, the new President/CEO of the Culpeper Chamber of...