The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the economic vitality and quality of life in the Greene County area so that the entire community shall prosper.
December 2022
Sunrise/Sunset Calendar
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808-874-5175
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Welcome Back to the following GCOC Members!
Greene Care Clinic
R&R Printing
Paul Davis Restoration of Central Virginia
It's the MOST WONDERFUL TIME of the year!
Join us in Celebration of the Season!
www.greenecoc.org/lights-on-main-street/
PARKING INFORMATION:
There are plenty of parking spots in Stanardsville. We encourage people to park at PVCC, the United Bank/Greene County Record Lot and William Monroe parking lot to walk to the events around town. The lower lot of the county administration building will be reserved for handicapped parking ONLY. The upper lot of the county administration building will be closed for the 4th of July barrel train-all aboard!
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Don't forget to register for the Annual Holiday Celebration. Luncheon will be a Taste of Italy Menu catered by Maybelle’s Market and generously sponsored by Hantzmon Wiebel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville - Ruckersville!
See you there!
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We are back up and running thanks to Chad at Web Weaving!
Schedule of events for Main Street Magical Holiday featuring Lights on Main! www.greenecoc.org/lights-on-main-street/
Thank you for your patience as we are working on our website. Please see the following article from Greene County Record for information on this year's event in the interim.
dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/stanardsville-prepares-for-holiday-celebration-on-mai...
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Let the music fill the air and the joy fill our hearts!
The William Monroe High School Marching Band will begin at 5:30pm to kick off the Tree Lighting at 6pm!
See You There! 🥁🎄
www.greenecoc.org/lights-on-main-street/
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🌟🎄🌟All is Bright! 🌟🎄🌟
Join us for the Tree Lighting at the Pavilion at 6pm and Lights on Main 5-7pm!
Schedule of events:
www.greenecoc.org/lights-on-main-street
GCOC 2023 Membership Renewal Letters have been emailed to the Primary and Billing Representatives denoted for your business. If for any reason information has changed, or the letter was not received, please contact office@greenecoc.org. 💚
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Holidays! Mark your calendars and take a peek at the schedule of activities, www.greenecoc.org/lights-on-main-street.🎄🎁
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Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering Co.
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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Eugene Hamrick, Director – Enterprise Analytics and Innovation, was recently named in the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Utility Analytics by the Utility Analytics Institute.
The institute is a top advisory group for utilities on analytics efforts. The group’s thought leaders are professionals who are most active in the industry’s community and share their insights for the benefit of all.
REC is the only cooperative to make the list, setting it apart in the industry. The Cooperative uses analytics to help provide reliable electric service for REC’s member-owners.
“Mr. Hamrick’s efforts have built a solid analytics team at REC,” said Marc Seay, Managing Director – Information Technology & Cybersecurity. “His recognition on this list speaks to his knowledge, expertise and leadership in utility analytics.”
REC provides electric service to over 172,000 connections in parts of 22 Virginia counties. With its general office in Fredericksburg, Va., the Cooperative operates and maintains more than 18,000 miles of power lines through its service area, which ranges from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. For more information about REC, please visit www.myrec.coop. Follow REC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Announcement from Sojourner Glamping in Greene -
We are excited to announce that we are under contract on land in Stanardsville, VA, for our first Sojourner Glamping location. Dionis and I are thankful for all the support we have received, to date. We have made many friends along the way, and we look forward to building something special that will greatly benefit Greene County and the surrounding areas. We will start construction in 2023 after our planning process with the County, and we expect to open in early 2024, pending any construction and/or administrative delays.
Due to the support we have received, we have launched an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign to allow those who believe in our vision or who are simply excited about this to take part in our journey. This campaign will help us build our first demonstration tents and build an exclusive club of supporters who will help shape the Sojourner Glamping experience.
This is no ordinary fundraising campaign. By supporting Sojourner now, you will receive the following perks:
-Discounted rates locked in for future stays
-Early access to a stay at Sojourner before we open to the general public
-15% discounts for life on direct bookings on our website for any Sojourner property
-Shape the experience for future Sojourner guests by providing feedback during your initial stay
We want to show the world just how amazing Sojourner will be, and we want you to be a part of our journey.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-sojourner-glamping#/
Thank you for sharing! We very much look forward to our partnership with Greene County and the town of Stanardsville.
I pray your plan fails in our county we do not need you here
Gotta pay for the attorney somehow! Lawsuits aren't cheap to contest
And again Greene County gets taken
Welcome to our community! We look forward to having you here in Greene County!
How the hell are they even allowed to do this if they're being sued? Would that not require full disclosure? Or maybe they're not worried cause they've already paid somebody off? Asking g for a friend
I am so excited for what Sojourner will bring to our Community on so many levels. Welcome to God's Country, Sojourner Glamping in Greene!
Very excited to share this with family & friends!
Congratulations!
I hope every single one of your supporters jumps on this amazing opportunity! I wasn’t one of them, but I can’t wait to see how this plays out, along with the lawsuit. 🍿
Congratulations and look forward to seeing it all come together! Godspeed! You, Nester and Joseph have been such a wonderful addition to our community!
Do those that contribute to your crowd sourcing receive a refund if the development fails?
Do not understand why you chose to be so close to route 33 and the high school. When I want to camping/Glamping I would much rather be in the country and see the stars.
The overwhelming majority of Greene County residents don’t want you here. It’s absurd that you’re crowd funding when you have a pending lawsuit against you. Your prices are also outrageous. I see a total failure coming.
We majority pray this shit show never opens in our county and you fall on your faces..Take that community to a community like Cville where folks accept that crap..
Thank you to all who joined us for our monthly membership breakfast at Nest Realty Greene! Thank you to our host and sponsor, Nest Realty Greene, for this great event! We were delighted to hear from Matt Woodson on local real estate market trends, Alan Yost with Greene County Economic Development on current tourism statistics, as well as Rebecca Burtram & Faye Paurillo with Hantzmon Wiebel on accounting tips for local businesses. 💚
Thanks to everyone for coming out this morning! We was great to everybody.
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The Greene Journal
Online news media source covering Greene County!
The Greene County Journal, (founded by folks who bring you the MadRapp Recorder,) has been in operation since earlier this fall.
greenejournal.com
(540) 522-7885
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Julie Holbrook - Nest Realty
Nest is a real estate brokerage built around people and the passionate moves they make. That's why we put our time, talent, and hearts into building relationships instead of closing deals. So whether you're selling an estate, buying a condo, or building from the ground up, we see every interaction as a chance to inspire, engage, empower, and delight you.
www.nestrealty.com
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Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Services
SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison Counties has over 26 years of experience and is here to provide quality Fire and Water Restoration services to the Louisa, Orange and Madison areas. We also provide mold remediation services, trauma clean up, pack out, and contents cleaning. We are independently owned and operated serving the surrounding areas to include Greene and Rappahannock Counties.
www.servprolouisaorangeandmadisoncounty.com
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We are glad to be a part of the Chamber .
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Bearfence Leadership Solutions
Bearfence helps businesses find strength within and develop a competitive advantage through organizational health. We leverage a proven portfolio of Leadership Training, Coaching, and Consulting to serve the unique needs of every client. Based in central Virginia, we'll either travel to your onsite or offsite location, or employ virtual platforms to serve your organization worldwide.
bearfenceleadership.com
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White Lotus Eco Spa Retreat
Come bask in the glow of multi-instrumentalist and sound-shaman Matt Venuti. Just back from a coast to coast tour, Matt creates a visual and sonic experience that will transcend participants into an entirely new level of sound immersion. Prepare to be elevated into peace, beauty, awe and the mystical realms.
5:30-6pm Social
6pm Potluck dinner (optional)
7pm Matt Venuti Sound and Visual Show in the Zen Barn movie theater
$20 pay at the event
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Sonder Insights
Sonder Insights helps train sales people to utilize non-traditional selling strategies. We provide on-going sales training reinforcement and sales coaching for businesses of all sizes.
www.sonderinsights.com
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Don't forget the GCOC November 2022 Membership Breakfast!
November 9th, 8:30am at and Sponsored by Nest Realty Greene
Nest Realty will be speaking about the direction the county is headed including what new businesses are coming to the area as well as a real estate market update. They are going to have lots of good information and insight so members won't want to miss this meeting!
Fay Paurillo, of Hantzmon Weibel will also be speaking on current trends in accounting and how such relates to local business.
Please use this link to register and remember to use the drop down menu to select the event for which you are registering.
www.greenecoc.org/event/november-breakfast
We look forward to seeing everyone!
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The Chimney Guys
Your home is where you create lasting memories with loved ones, relax at the end of the hardest days, and feel the most yourself. So taking care of it is important! At The Chimney Guys, we work hard to keep your chimney and fireplace in the best shape possible, so you don’t have to stress about the safety of your home. Our services guarantee the peace and comfort you desire, allowing you to sit back and enjoy your time at home.
We are a CSIA certified chimney sweep & licensed contractor. From camera inspections to ground up rebuilds, we do it all. Our technicians are extensively trained in all areas of chimney safety & repairs. We offer peace of mind knowing that our owner has over 10 years of experience in the chimney industry and is a highly trained professional with both CSIA & NFI certifications.
www.thechimneyguysva.com
434-481-3796
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Welcome New GCOC Member!
The Greene Journal ⭐️💚
Online news media source covering Greene County!
The Greene County Journal, (founded by folks who bring you the MadRapp Recorder,) has been in operation since earlier this fall.
greenejournal.com
(540) 522-7885
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www.greenecoc.org/services/application
November 2022
Sunrise/Sunset Calendar
courtesy of:
Billy Arbour/BA Photographic Design
808-874-5175
www.BAPhotographicDesign.com
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Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins
We offer fully furnished log cabins, one to three bedrooms, complete with fireplaces & hot tubs! We also offer several venue options for your function needs and celebrations . Don’t forget to stop by our Bearrr Appetit Restaurant. We have many packages to make your stay special for any occasion!
lydiamountainlodge.com
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Madison Construction Services
New homes, Renovations, Additions, and all Construction related projects.
434-531-9917
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Ruckersville Self Storage
Ruckersville Self Storage is the area's newest self storage facility. We offer climate controlled & non-climate controlled storage spaces as well as outdoor parking for boats & RV's. Our climate controlled units are dehumidified & temperature controlled making them the ideal environment for storing items such as electronics, wood furniture, books, etc. Security features include cameras throughout the property, fencing around the perimeter & a gate code is required to enter / exit.
www.ruckersvilleselfstorage.com
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ProTech Lawn and Landscape
ProTech Lawn and Landscape is a full service landscape construction, installation, and grounds management company located in Barboursville, Virginia. Our business offers a retail Garden Center for the community to shop and purchase quality plant material or landscape products at affordable cost at 2360 Spotswood Trail Barboursville, VA 22923. Our business's mission is to provide each of our customers with the knowledge and services needed to have a successful landscape and garden!
www.protechlawnandlandscape.com
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Dear Stanardsville Community Businesses and Organizations,
As you know, COVID threw several kinks in the Chamber of Commerce's Parade of Lights planning the last 3 years. When I was doing the "drive by" parade last year, what people seemed to really be wanting is the community connection. The parade is always fun but also scary with kids running out in the dark street to grab candy and the large trucks making the narrow turn at the corner of Main and Blakey Avenue. I also always feel that the groups and businesses aren't really getting a chance to introduce themselves to the community with a parade format.
With the completion of Stanardsville's streetscape project this week, it felt like a good time to highlight the town a bit more.
After discussion with the Chamber Board, the Town and Parks and Recreation, the idea of having a more "festival" like event was received with enthusiasm. There are several other events that are typically scheduled on that first Saturday of December throughout the entire day and we thought it would make for a more cohesive and fun event to tie everything together as a "Main Street Magical Holiday" featuring "Lights on Main". We are going to put together one list of events/specials that can be shared and promoted to encourage people to spend the day in Stanardsville.
The "Lights on Main" portion of the event will be from 5-7 p.m. with festive light displays (either on traditional "floats" or booths) on Ford Avenue, Courthouse Square and part of Blakely up to the Lafayette Inn parking entrance. We are asking that any vendors NOT take part in the "Lights on Main" but are welcome to participate in the American Legion and Greene Commons Markets that same day. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining for photos and greetings at the Greene Commons Pavilion from 4-7. We have asked the local school musical groups to provide music on the stage and we plan to have a tree lighting at the stage around 6 p.m. with Mayor Lowe. In addition, the Parks & Rec team will have some fun activities for the kids and perhaps a holiday movie playing while waiting to see Santa. The 4th of July Barrel Train will also be decked out for the season and providing rides for the children at the county building.
The event will be rain or shine, but will be cancelled with no rain date in case of snow/ice that would be dangerous for you and guests.
We are working on a graphic and promotional materials. When you see the information on the Greene County Chamber of Commerce website, please be sure to like and share to help get the word out about the events!
Ready to register your business/organization?!
www.greenecoc.org/event/lights-on-main/
We need to receive ALL entries no later than Friday, November 18th, so that we can ensure we have enough space.
Thank you for your willingness to participate in the first "Lights on Main" that we hope will become an annual tradition.
Shari Bedker
President, Greene County Chamber of Commerce
Looking for a quick pop in publicity for your business? Check out the Greene Journal's Best of Greene promotion this November! With five categories (best coffee, best lunch spot, best dinner spot, best store and best brewery/winery) there are several categories to compete in.
Head over to the the Greene Journal's FaceBook page and nominate your business (or a business you admire). And don't forget to like or otherwise react to the post! Interacting will help ensure you stay abreast of the contest.
The Greene County Journal (founded by folks who bring you the MadRapp Recorder), has been in operation since earlier this fall.
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Blue Ridge Soil Consulting, Inc.
Blue Ridge Soil Consulting is owned and operated by Greene County resident Tom Hogge. Tom is a licensed Onsite Soil Evaluator for the state of Virginia. Blue Ridge Soil primarily evaluates soil for the installation of onsite septic systems.
www.blueridgesoil.com
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Web Weaving
Since 1996, Web Weaving has been building effective, affordable Web sites of all types and sizes. Our wide range of professional design services allow us to create a customized plan for your needs. Services include graphic design, web development, Wordpress development, web SEO, print document creation and a host of other services.
www.webweaving.com
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STASIA RICE - Avenue Realty
Stasia Rice has been a Realtor with Avenue Realty since 2014. As a real estate agent, she believe that her role is to make the whole process as stress free as possible. “Buying and selling a house is an exciting life event and I feel honored to have helped so many people through that process successfully.”
avenuerealtygroup.com/real_estate_agent/stasia-rice/
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The Copper Poppy
The Copper Poppy is a unique mix of antiques, vintage items and cool stuff. Sally has been involved with antiques and unique items for many years and she has now put all of her finds in an open and relaxing space that all ages can enjoy.
The Copper Poppy is located in the old Bootville location just north of the Shell station. Come take a look but remember that we are adding new items almost every day.
thecopperpoppy.net
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Terrace Greene
We are now leasing beautiful one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes.
Features& Amenities:
One and Two Bedroom Apartment Homes and Townhomes
Relaxing Resort Style Swimming Pool
Sundeck Area
Media/Business Center
Sports Club with Cardio Theatre
Inviting Outdoor Spaces
Picnic and Grilling Area
Bark Park
Pet Friendly (Restrictions apply)
Beautiful Views
Detached Garages
Spacious and Thoughtfully Designed Floor Plans
Gourmet Kitchens with Black Appliances
Washer/Dryer Connections
Walk-In Closets
Stainless Steel Appliances*
Walk-in Closets*
9’ Ceilings*
Brand New Building OPEN! Now Leasing!
To include Elevators, Granite Counter tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Second Gym, Pilates Room, Club Room/Business Center, Community Room, Dog Park and Second Pool.
*In select units
terracegreene.com
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Welcome, New Member!
5 Star Fence
With over a decade of experience, the staff at 5 Star Fence knows what it takes to provide superior services at affordable prices. We specialize in residential fencing, commercial fencing, access gates, and more. We utilize high-quality materials to craft exactly what you need to fit your style and budget. Just need a repair? No problem, we offer fence repair services and replacement and installation services in Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro and nearby. Call us for a free estimate today!
www.5starfenceva.com/
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative names Director of Member Services and Community Relations
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Jeff Henry to Director of Member Services and Community Relations serving the Western Region out of REC’s Culpeper office.
In this role, he manages member services and field operations. He also serves as the liaison between REC and the Board of Supervisors in the counties of Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Rappahannock, Orange and Albemarle.
“Mr. Henry’s experience in member services at REC will be critical as he leads his team,” said Kris Sieber, Managing Director—Member Services. He has held previous positions at REC working with customer information systems, metering and billing.
Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in instructional design from Old Dominion University, and he’s currently working on his MBA at George Mason University. An avid cyclist and runner, Henry frequently volunteers for local races as a course marshal. He has two children, Elliot and Camille, and resides in Fredericksburg.
Nest Realty Greene Trunk-or-Treat
Mark your calendars!
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Piper Ivy Preschool
Piper Ivy Preschool is a licensed facility for ages 2-12 years. Located in Stanardsville close to the public school complex. We are a licensed 12 month program open Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Offering full and part time schedules for preschool children ages 2 to 5 years of age. We also have a summer program and before and after school care for school age children from 5 to 12 years of age. Our Preschool program is designed to work with children in a small or large group setting.
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