Chamber Blog

BWRT – Leadership Lessons with Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith, assistant director for MACAA Head Start, shared a wealth of insights on how to be an effective leader.

Ashley Davies, chair of the Charlottesville Area Development Roundtable, spoke on CADRe’s recent work with the City of Charlottesville.

Jacklene Martin of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital spoke about SMJH and its work in the senior community and communities of color.

Virginia’s mask mandate has been lifted, and we invited the business community to talk about how we should adapt our practices.

Committee Engagement Director Andrea Copeland joined Les Sinclair on air to talk about convening businesses for economic recovery.

CPAs Chris Brubaker and Ed Schmitz of Hantzmon Wiebel LLP shared actionable strategies to identify problems and improve profitability.

Chamber President & CEO Elizabeth Cromwell joined Les Sinclair on air to talk about supporting the hospitality industry.

The Chamber Minority Business Alliance partnered with C-ville Weekly to highlight black-owned businesses this week.

Chamber affinity group chairs and co-chairs met on Zoom and talked about the transition back to meeting in person.

Chamber President & CEO Elizabeth Cromwell joined Les Sinclair on air to kick off our new weekly radio segment on the business community.