June 17th Nonprofit Business Council's Wednesday Workshop
The Nonprofit/Business Council
Presents
The Power of Partnerships
Wednesday, June 17th
From multi-million dollar companies to small independent enterprises, businesses in our community have joined in unique and creative partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Find out how these collaborations have yielded significant ongoing support for agencies in our area, and what private-sector businesses look for when developing connections with nonprofits.
The panel will feature Phil Kirby from nationally recognized Barton Malow design & construction firm (JPJ arena, U.Va., etc.) – who will share the company’s experience with partnering, Niall Reid of the Clifton Inn – who pioneered an innovative cooperative model in Sante Fe that he is bringing to the Charlottesville area, and representatives from Leadership Charlottesville – who will talk about LC’s ongoing collaborative efforts with local charities.
Strong partnerships are a win-win for all – don’t miss this important workshop!!
Time: Registration 8:30-9:00; workshop 9:00-11:30am
Location: Hantzmon Wiebel, 818 East jefferson Street (parking in the Market Street Parking Garage)
Cost: Chamber members $15/ Non-members $20
Cancellations must be made by 5 PM on Tuesday, June 16th or you will be charged.
Imagine a vibrant city at the center of a 240,000 person region -- Greater Charlottesville -- alive with enterprise and academic pursuit, offering comfortable, small-town life and the dynamic diversity of much larger cities. In 2004, Greater Charlottesville was named "America's Best Place to Live" (Cities Ranked & Rated). From the energy of a bustling downtown to impressive mountain vistas, from a wide array of shopping to the excitement of ACC sports, Greater Charlottesville is captivating.
A Little Bit of History
For a moment, step back to the year 1744 and envision the founding of Albemarle County, nestled between the flatlands of the east coast and the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1761-62, Charlottesville, named after Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of England's King George III, became the county seat and hub of activity. The town's pulse beat around the courthouse, which had a tavern and a dozen houses nearby. Later, stores, businesses, and inns were added around the courthouse to create a thriving city "square."
On April 13, 1743, Virginia surveyor and businessman Peter Jefferson and his wife Jane, gave us their son, and our area's great citizen, Thomas Jefferson. "Mr. Jefferson," as we refer to him, served in the House of Burgesses, as Governor of Virginia, authored the Declaration of Independence and Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, served in President George Washington's Cabinet, served as Vice President of the United States, and from 1801-1809, served as the third President of the United States. All the while, he built and rebuilt his majestic home, "Monticello." After all these achievements, in his "retirement," Mr. Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.
While Virginia is home to four of the founding first five American Presidents, three of them -- Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe -- lived, worked and traversed Greater Charlottesville. Today hundreds of thousands of visitors from across America and around the world come here each year to visit and tour their respective homes, Monticello (Mr. Jefferson), Ashlawn-Highland (Mr. Monroe) in Albemarle County and nearby in Orange County, Montpelier (Mr. Madison).
