The founders of the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce certainly know the value of networking groups.  Business is often developed through relationships we create with other people. Networking functions provide the opportunity to expand our business particularly when we create and nurture quality relationships with like minded people.  Many businesses have found that clients or customers who come from “word of mouth” marketing are often the most valuable and enduring.

Networking groups are as interesting, dynamic and unique as the people who start them and join them.  There are many varieties such as groups which have one representative from one type of business; members from one field of endeavor such as finance, real estate or technology; young professionals groups; professional women’s groups and so forth.  Networking groups are a wonderful opportunity to reap the benefits of our growing, diverse and dynamic business community.  Your opinion is important to us -  we want to hear your ideas and feedback.  E-mail us your networking ideas and feedback to info@warrentonchamber.org or contact Networking Group Co-Chairs, Bill Chipman (bill@chipmanrealestate.com).

Networking Opportunities

  • Leading Ladies (Women’s Networking Group) The Great Warrenton Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Women’s Networking Group a.k.a. “The Leading Ladies.” These meetings are held on the FIRST and THIRD Mondays monthly from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m at the Mason Enterprise Center Conference Room..This is a great opportunity for local business women to network and connect!  We gather, share ideas and perhaps even inspire each other.  There are occasional guest speakers and the information can be priceless to your business.  If you are interested in speaking at this networking group, please e-mail the President, Karen David, karen@livelifewellconsulting.com.   There is currently no fee to join the Leading Ladies.  Bring your coffee and business cards!
  • Tuesday Morning Tipsters Are you a professional that wants to grow your business by learning how to work by referral? Learning to work by referral requires commitment to your business and fellow group members to share innovative ideas on how to define, refine and grow your database. We will be looking for ways to market ourselves strategically to increase our market share within the community and surrounding areas. This group will allow for a normal speed round of introductions as well as weekly focus topic on HOW to grow your business. We will be meeting the FIRST and THIRD Tuesday in the morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Mason Enterprise Center Conference Room.  Note: This group will be traditional, and will have one type or category of business. For more information, please contact Scott Harlan, 540-316-0719 or scott@talk19media.com
  • W4 Networking Group - Join us for a unique way to build better, deeper business relationships.  You will have the opportunity to have a structured one-on-one conversation with another business person to learn and share more about your businesses, referral and networking opportunities and introduce each other at the end of the meeting sharing what you learned.  A successful discussion will yield a better understanding of each other’s businesses, referral and/or further networking  opportunities.  The group is industry seat specific.  Dues are $60 annually, plus the cost of your refreshment.

    Meets Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00PM at Poplar Springs.  GWCC members and guests are welcome to attend two meetings before joining.  Contact: Amelia Stansell, Middleburg Bank,  540-878-2810 or astansell@middleburgbank.com.

  • Thursday Networking Group This is a traditional type of networking group with only one business type represented. The group meets every Thursday morning from 8-9 a.m at Union First Market Bank . To join or for more information about this group, please contact John Marshall Cheatwood at (434) 996-7924 / jcheatwood@tepeyactitle.com or John Cheatwoodor Julie Nicholas at Julienicholas@me.com
  • TechTeam The GWCC TechTeam is currently an open group that will be meeting once a month to discuss the benefits and usage of social media, smart phone apps, and other tech tools to help member’s businesses! Contact Dennis Taylor, DTaylor@goldenrulebuilders.com.
  • Friday Networking Group This is a traditional type of networking group with only one business type represented. The group meets every Friday morning from 8-9 a.m. at the Bistro on the Hill, Fauquier Hospital. This group is actively seeking new members. For more information about this group, contact Cheryl Kinsey, 703-909-9013, cheryl@drapedwindow.com.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: For your safety, GWCC follows the Fauquier County Public Schools closures and delays policy.  If schools are closed, the event will be cancelled.  If schools are delayed, morning networking groups are cancelled, however an  event like a luncheon, will most likely occur if the parking lot has been cleared and the sidewalks treated.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR EVENTS SO WE MAY E-MAIL YOU AN UPDATE! For questions about your specific networking group, please contact your group’s leader.  You may contact the School Closings and Delays number at (540) 422-7250or visit the Fauquier County Public Schools website.