Warrenton, VA— The Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) has announced plans to move its headquarters to 251 West Lee Highway, Warrenton, Virginia.

The move comes in response to growing membership coupled with the Chamber’s desire to continually improve and evolve member services.

“We are thrilled with the opportunities this move will present our members,” said newly appointed GWCC President, Dennis Taylor. “Dedicated Chamber meeting rooms and enhanced member resources and technologies will help us keep pace with the specialized needs of businesses in our community.”

The GWCC also plans to offer members low-cost space rental for holding their own client meetings and/or classes/seminars. The new offices will also feature an Internet cafe that will be free to members.

Board members and volunteers have been working diligently to prepare the new space for occupancy. Doors will officially open to the public mid-February with a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration to follow.

Warrenton, VA— The Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) recently elected its 2012 Board of Directors and slate of officers.

Newly elected to the board are Laura Kelsey, Robert Grouge, George Rowand, and Andreas Keller. Each new director will serve a three-year term.

Officers are: Dennis Taylor, President; Angela Smith, Vice President; Andreas Keller, Treasurer; and Tom Campbell, Secretary.

The new board members join Mark Child, Crystal McKinsey, Sunny Reynolds, Pablo Teodoro and Bert van Gils in serving the chamber membership and Greater Warrenton business community.

“The GWCC’s impressive growth over the past 2.5 years underscores the beneficial role that the organization plays in our local business community,” said GWCC President Dennis Taylor. “The chamber’s goals in 2012 will include enhancing membership benefits and finding even more ways to foster collaboration among businesses and organizations that, like the chamber itself, are committed to bolstering our local economy.”

Catlett, VA– Paradigm Solutions and sister company Paradigm Staffing Solutions announced the launch of new company brands that reflect each organization’s forward-looking business strategies.  The branding components include new company logos, websites, webtext, social media branding and print collateral.   “Paradigm Solutions has evolved significantly since its 2002 inception.  The birth of our sister company, Paradigm Staffing Solutions, earlier this year prompted us to rejuvenate our global brand identity,” said President Jean Taylor.  “Our new brand and website represent the forward-looking approach that we take with both our clients and our businesses,” added Paradigm Solutions COO Dennis Taylor. “Expanding into staffing services is a logical extension of our strategy to support businesses in our region with the tools they need to meet their business objectives, and we wanted our brand to reflect our progressive, collaborative strategies.”

Three Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce member companies were selected to collaborate on the new branding initiative. McKinsey Development created the new visual identity for the company, including logos, Facebook page branding, and websites.  Mountain View Marketing, developed the webtext for both sites.  Moe Technologies delivered search engine optimization and site hosting.   “Sourcing business locally is very important to our companies,” Dennis Taylor said. “Our community is fortunate to have so many capable, resourceful businesses, and we look for opportunities to work with them whenever possible.”
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About Paradigm Solutions: Paradigm Solutions is a Business and Management Consulting firm with specialization in organizational development and business process improvement. Paradigm provides implementable and common sense solutions to help small and micro businesses become more profitable and competitive. Learn more at: www.Paradigm-Solutions.US

About Paradigm Staffing Solutions: Paradigm Staffing Solutions is committed to connecting the right people with the right positions. The organization provides full-time, part-time, temporary, temporary to direct-hire and permanent placement services throughout the NOVA region. Learn more at: www.ParadigmStaffingSolutionsVa.com.

Warrenton, VA (December 15, 2011) – Following their years of success in the world of catering, and their impeccable reputation for excellence, Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Member, Legends Catering is about to venture into a new wedding consultation service this month.  Main Street Weddings by Legends Catering is a new and evolving business, unlike any other in the area. It is a part of Legends Catering, but will offer more extensive services and advice to brides and grooms as they plan their wedding event.

The services offered by Main Street Weddings will include:

*Assisting with finding qualified and trusted wedding vendors.

* Guiding brides and grooms to venues for reception and ceremony that will appropriately reflect their style and stay within their budget.

* Advising on menu selections that will please wedding guests.

*Suggesting creative design ideas (décor, color schemes, overall themes ) that will reflect the couple’s personalities and tastes.

*Answering questions about wedding etiquette.

*Offering wedding budgeting advice and guidelines.

* Assistance focusing on wedding priorities, desires and needs.

*Advice on time management for wedding planning and activities.

*Advice on finding accommodations for out of town guests.

*Advice on coordinating and organizing the wedding rehearsal and dinner.

*Creation of a wedding checklists and guest lists.

*Event planning and coordination

*Linen and centerpiece options

and of course, Legends’ specialty, catering!

“Attention to detail will absolutely always be the top priority of Main Street Weddings – it will begin with our ability to listen to every client.  We will work with couples planning the most important (and potentially most stressful) day of their lives.  We’re here to facilitate ideas into reality, give guidance, direction and support.  Our job is to make a wedding a reflection of the bride and groom, to make it as easy and stress-free as possible with as much professionalism and caring as possible,” said Jessica Brose, the catering manager for Legends Catering and coordinator/head consultant for Main Street Weddings.   Main Street Weddings by Legends Catering has a design center and showroom, located at 88 Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.  The impressive showroom, which features creative displays featuring the work of local wedding vendors, elegant photography, and a library of wedding resources, is open daily Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment on the weekend.

“We have been working very hard to make the design center and showroom a beautiful and inspirational place where couples can learn about the latest wedding trends and the best local resources for making these amazing ideas a reality,” said Main Street Weddings consultant, Lauren Turner.  Main Street Weddings is also debuting a new website this month.  The website may be found at www.mainstreetweddings.com, and will serve as an excellent resource for brides and grooms just beginning to plan their wedding event.

About Main Street Weddings

Main Street Weddings is a division of Legends Catering offering event services and planning for your special day.  Main Street Weddings by Legends Catering is located at 88 Main Street in Warrenton, VA and can be found on the web at www.mainstreetweddings.com.  The showroom’s phone number is 540-347-4004.

You’re Invited to Tom & Shelley Campbell’s (Campbell Team, LLC and Shelley’s Floral Enterprise) 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off Celebration And Fundraiser for Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition. This event will be held on Sunday, November 20 at 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast, 23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, Virginia.  REGISTER NOW!

For those of you who know you make the best chili, side dish or dessert, here’s your chance to show off…

Prizes Given for: Most Creative Chili Name, Most Creative Chili Ingredients, Best Tasting Chili, Best Side Dish & Best Dessert.

Don’t cook? We need judges too. (Contestants and Judges please register above.)

Or just come and have fun. Family & Friends Welcome!  More information.

Please call 703-909-0074 (Tom’s Cell) or 540-364-3777 (Home Office) or email info@CampbellTeamLLC.com if you have any questions.

In Support of the Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition, a local food bank, they’re collecting food or funds. Non-Perishable Food Item(s) greatly appreciated. Photos can be purchased for cans of food. Please donate generously – need is up and federal funding has been drastically reduced. 

Congratulations to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center who recently received part of a huge grant from the Potomac Hospital Foundation.  The “Mane” Experience project serves students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.  Rainbow Riding and Forest Park High School are partnering in this very special program.  Debi Alexander said, “This is a dream come true for Rainbow Center.  The board of directors President, Connie Covington, became involved with therapeutic riding 15 years ago as a special needs teacher in Fauquier County.  She brought her students to a farm in The Plains, Virginia and saw first-hand the miracle that occurs. Today, she is also the lead of our resource development team.  We have spent the past three years building a state-of-the art facility that includes an indoor arena to enable us to offer our services year round.  By working with the school system we can make our facility available to riders during the school day. These students are more likely to encounter barriers when accessing mobility-based learning opportunities than their typically-developing peers.  We are delighted to provide an environment where students can experience a sense of acceptance and personal accomplishment. Everyone will achieve their personal best with the support of our knowledgeable and caring staff.”

The Mane Experience project offers a wonderful volunteer opportunity Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM -1:00 PM.  Volunteers arrive early to catch, groom and tack the horses; and assist instructors to prepare the ring.  Sidewalkers are trained to participate in the lesson (Lessons are from 10 AM – 12 PM).  Volunteers also brush and release the horses after lessons and assist with clean up.  Individuals and groups (school children 14 and older, church groups, walking and civic clubs, corporate groups) who can commit to a seven week session should contact Rainbow Center (email rainbow@rainbowriding.org) to sign up for training.

You can also support Rainbow Riding by attending their 12th Annual Rainbow Center Winter Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction.  This fundraising event will be held on February 18, 2012 from 7 to 11 p.m.  For more information, please contact the Rainbow Center at (703) 754-6159 or rainbow@rainbowriding.org.  (Look for a flyer insert in our Nov/Dec Newsletter!)

Rainbow Riding is a non profit member of the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and is proud to say they put $.92 of every dollar raised to go back into the programs that benefit their students.   Rainbow Riding is truly living their motto “Helping children go places they never dreamed possible.”

News from the Enchanted Kingdom of Azuria…

Princess Genevieve and her Royal Followers are collecting clean and gently loved outgrown boys and girls costumes from October 1 – October 25.  Please drop off at Warrenton Chick-Fil-A or Warrenton United Methodist Church (behind Pizza Hut).   Then, join Princess Genevieve on October 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tagaloo for the Halloween Bash to celebrate with games and other free activities for families.   All costumes will be donated to our local Boys & Girls’ Club (it’s a Royal Tradition now).

On October 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Warrenton’s Chick Fil-A, Princess Genevieve will be making an extra special appearance during Kid’s Nite.  Don’t forget to come in your royal jammies – anytime for a sweet evening of stories to send you off into dreamland. Watch this link!  (Support two Chamber members in one evening: Azuria Entertainment and Chick Fil-A!)

For more information, please contact Princess Genevieve at the Kingdom of Azuria (540) 272-6440 or via e-mail at 540-272-6440.

On October 25, 2011, Simply Pure Products is moving their headquarters to 7134-B Lineweaver Road in Vint Hill.  Simply Pure will continue to bring all-natural healthcare and beauty products to you and your family.   The new space will include a showroom, complete product line and an opportunity to learn the science behind these chemical-free products.  Barbara Weldon and team will host an Open House on Friday, October 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, please visit Simply Pure online at www.simplypureproducts.com or via telephone at (540) 313-6859.  Congratulations to Simply Pure Products on this great news and expanded production space!

September 29, 2011  Surrey Title, LLC is pleased to announce that Donna Dugas and Deanna Hammer have partnered to offer business settlement services in Virignia.  They have over 36 years combined experience in the settlement business,  coordinating and closing residential or commercial loans and are meticulous about the important details relating to land titles.  Customer Service, convenience, flexibility and mobility make Surrey Title stand out.  Surrey Title is located in Fauquier County and offers settlement services through-out Virginia.  For more information, please contact Donna at donna@surreytitle.com or Deanna at deanna@surreytitle.com.

On September 7, 2011 new GWCC member Kalis Development Corporation announced CVS renewed its lease for 8,740 square feet of space at the Warrenton Towne Centre.  The lease renewal is for five years.  The Landlord was represented by Renaud Consulting.  Nicholas Kalis, property manager of the Warrenton Towne Centre explained, “We are pleased CVS will continue to contribute to the success of this shopping center.”