May 1st, 2024
What an incredible evening at the Aging Together 5 Over 50 watch party for Culpeper and Madison!
Congratulations to Butch Davies and Troy & Karen Coppage for their well-deserved recognition! It was truly inspiring to see such dedicated individuals being honored for their outstanding contributions to our community.
Butch, you are a beacon of light in Culpeper. Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to the Chamber and the Culpeper community have left an indelible mark on us all. Your passion, leadership, and kindness have made Culpeper a better place for everyone. Thank you for all that you do!
Let’s continue to celebrate and support these remarkable individuals who make our community shine brighter each day!
Thank you Aging Together for putting together this wonderful event!
May 3rd, 2024
The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to be part of the festivities at the Grand Re/opening and remodel of Walmart Culpeper! The revamped store is absolutely stunning, and their team is beyond excited to continue serving the Culpeper community with excellence!
The celebration was nothing short of amazing with a DJ spinning tunes, fantastic store item giveaways, and even special appearances by Tony the Tiger and the Coca-Cola Bear!
But wait, there’s more! Walmart also demonstrated their commitment to Culpeper by awarding a total of $12,000 in grants to deserving non-profits in our community! Each of these incredible organizations – Blue & Red Project, SAFE – Services to Abused Families, Inc, Operation First Response, Culpeper Literacy Council, Big Man Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia – received $2,000 to further their impactful work.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this momentous occasion, and a huge shoutout to Walmart for their generosity and support of the Culpeper community!
Saturday May 4th, 2024
This past Saturday, the Culpeper Young Professionals came together for a day of service! Our mission? To brighten up the Chamber office walls with a fresh coat of paint! 🎨
THANK YOU to Cherry Street Building Supply for donating all of the items we needed to make this happen!
We rolled up our sleeves, grabbed our paintbrushes, and dove into transforming the space. There’s something truly special about working side by side with fellow young professionals, all united in the spirit of giving back to our community. 💪
Not only did we revitalize the walls, but we also revitalized our sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us in this endeavor and contributed their time and energy. Your hard work and enthusiasm made all the difference!
Monday May 6th, 2024
Culpeper Chamber President Amy Frazier has been on an incredible journey co-coaching two phenomenal E2 teams at Eastern View High School this semester! For those who don’t know, E Squared, short for “Entrepreneurial Energy,” is Career Partners signature program, where high school students team up with business coaches to develop innovative business ventures.
One of our teams, Arca, made it all the way to the finals this past Friday and had the opportunity to pitch their business idea to hypothetical investors for real life business experience and the opportunity to win $10,000 EACH in scholarship funds.
While they didn’t clinch the top spot, their dedication, hard work, and invaluable lessons learned are worth celebrating.
Throughout the semester, these students delved into the world of wealth creation, public speaking, meeting deadlines, and so much more. They’ve shown incredible growth in confidence and teamwork, setting the stage for their future success.
There are so many thank you’s to make for this incredible experience including the Career Partners Board, Culpeper County Public Schools, Eastern View High School, EVHS E2 teacher Ms. Brandes, AMAZING co-coach Winona Pritts with Culpeper Economic Development, and Chris Smythers with Merchants Grocery Company for meeting with Arca on multiple occasions to support and assist them with important questions regarding warehouse management, staffing, inventory management and suppliers.
We would also like to extend a special congratulations to 3 members of our team, Morgan, Bella and Emma, who were awarded the Bod Jebson Award for demonstrating outstanding Leadership!
And a huge congratulations to the winning team – Helmet Hero!
We could not be more proud of our teams and of each and every student in the program. Your determination and enthusiasm inspire us all! Here’s to the endless possibilities that lie ahead for these bright minds.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District was gifted pin oak, red oak & loblolly pine trees leftover from spring planting projects and donated them to members of the community! They were small 1 year old trees ready to be put in pots to grow!
May 13th, 2024
Amy and Sarah had an incredible time attending the 2024 Culpeper County Conference hosted by Culpeper Economic Development!
The workshops were enlightening, covering topics that are crucial for any entrepreneur or business owner. From discovering the right customer to uncovering our selling superpowers, prioritizing time effectively, and even diving into the intricate world of capital sources – every session was packed with invaluable insights and taught by knowledgeable.
And let’s not forget the engaging lunch roundtable! We were thrilled to learn more about 3 of our members: Tabitha Fulton: Fulton Found, Wade Schick: Chrysler of Culpeper and Pep Troilo: Rosson & Troilo and their unique journeys in the Culpeper Business Community.
A huge thank you to Culpeper Economic Development for organizing such an enriching event. We know that all of the attendees are feeling inspired and ready to implement all these newfound strategies into their businesses!
May 13th, 2024
Amy and Maddox had a wonderful time at the 2024 Friends of the Rappahannock Headwaters Celebration! It was an event for Friends of the Rappahannock members to network and celebrate the work they have done this year; and every moment was filled with inspiration and appreciation for our environment.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards recognizing outstanding contributions to conservation. Congratulations to the recipients of the Partner of the Year, Conservation Champion, and Volunteer of the Year awards! Your dedication and passion for environmental stewardship are truly commendable and inspiring. 🌱
Thank you to Friends of the Rappahannock for organizing such a fantastic event and for your dedication to conservation and restoration of the Rappahannock River Watershed.
May 16th, 2024
Congratulations Piedmont Door Service, LLC. On 30 years of dedication and service! They had 103.1 WJMA broadcasting live and The Ole Country Store served up some delicious BBQ.
May 16th, 2024
Congratulations to Embrace Home Loans – Culpeper, VA, on the opening of your new office in Downtown Culpeper! Your new location is so convenient and welcoming, with the entrance right on West Davis St. We wish you many more years of success serving home buyers in our community!
May 17th, 2024
What an incredible Arts, Culture & History Day with the Lead Culpeper Class of 2024!
On Friday, May 17th, our class immersed itself in the rich heritage and vibrant arts scene of our beloved Culpeper. The day’s agenda was packed with enlightening and fun activities that left us all inspired and more connected to our community.
First, we dove into the past at the Museum of Culpeper History, uncovering fascinating stories and artifacts that shaped our town. Our walking tour of Davis Street with local writer, historian and advocate Zann Nelson was a stroll through time, where we learned so much about the wealth of African American History and heritage in downtown Culpeper culminating with a visit to Antioch Baptist Church where their Historian and church members greeted us warmly and educated our group on the church’s vibrant 165 year history.
We then continued the theme of local church history with Pastor Dan Carlton at the Culpeper Baptist Church, learning about the ministers imprisoned in Culpeper and the pivotal role Pastor John Leland played in the religious freedom that we enjoy today.
Over a delicious lunch from Deliicious, Paige Read and Rose Deal guided us through a tourism workshop that provided us with fresh insights into promoting and preserving our local treasures.
A special highlight of the day was touring the Library of Congress Packard Campus with Chief Greg Lukow, where we witnessed the incredible preservation of our nation’s audio-visual heritage. Finally, we unleashed our creativity with some relaxing pottery painting at Wine & Design Culpeper, a perfect end to a perfect day.
Thank you to everyone who made this day possible and to all our speakers and guides who shared their knowledge and passion. Lead Culpeper Class of 2024, let’s continue to learn, grow, and make a difference in our community!
Friday May 24th, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony for Outpatient Imaging Culpeper’s new mammography machine, held yesterday in collaboration with Culpeper Renaissance Inc.! This state-of-the-art technology significantly advances their commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services to the Culpeper community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion.
Tuesday May 28th, 2024
Today was a beautiful day as we celebrated the long-awaited groundbreaking for Lifepoint Church‘s new Culpeper Campus! This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community, and we can’t wait to see what amazing things will happen here in the future.
Thursday May 30th, 2024
We had a fantastic time at last week’s Culpeper Fireman’s Parade! We look forward to this event each year, and this one did not disappoint. Thank you to Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department for organizing such a wonderful event for our community. We loved seeing all the creative floats and cars and waving to our members as they drove by! Seeing the CulpeperFest ad on the side of the Trolley was a highlight as well!
Friday May 31st, 2024
Today at our Membership & Marketing Committee meeting, Tom Spargur from the Culpeper Times presented the Chamber with the proceeds from the 2024 Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Community Guide and Business Directory!
Thank you so much for continuing to produce this award-winning magazine that is a great resource for Culpeper community members and visitors!
Be sure to pick up a community guide at one of the many local businesses who have them or stop by the Chamber office for your copy!
Friday May 31st, 2024
Congratulations to Persimmon Consignment Boutique on the ribbon cutting to celebrate its new ownership and redesign. Not only can you find a great new outfit and stylish accessories, but you are also helping the planet by giving those items new life!
Friday May 31st, 2024
So thankful to Inkleined Renovations LLC for coming out to fix up some things on the Chamber building! It looks great!
