Extended - Job Announcement for President and CEO position at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
HARRISONBURG, Virginia – January 15, 2021 – Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce has announced that they are extending the closing date to February 5, 2021 for resume for the President and Chief Executive Officer job position. The Community – Harrisonburg-Rockingham County is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and is consistently one of the top communities in Virginia for population and job growth percentages. The
For Outgoing Chamber Leader, ‘It’s All About The Community’
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 12/24/20 Frank Tamberrino, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce president and CEO of 11 years, is stepping down on Jan. 31 as he takes “a break” from a career that spans over four decades in economic development.“We’ll see what the future has, but I’m not in a hurry,” said Tamberrino, who got his first job at 15.He said the role of the chamber as connector has evolved over time with technology, but connections between people, community and business are always ready to
Valley Legislators To Meet Virtually For Annual Pre-Session Breakfast
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 12/1/20 Virtual meetings, bills and the session’s length are topics that have been raised leading up to the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session, but some of the most pressing questions from Valley residents have yet to be asked.To allow constituents to ask questions to legislators, the Harrisonburg- Rockingham Chamber of Commerce will host its annual pre-session legislative breakfast Friday virtually through Zoom.Confirmed panelists include Sens. Emmett Hanger,
Hotel Madison Hosting Holiday Cheer With Community Creativity
Fa La- La-LobbyHotel Madison Hosting Holiday Cheer With Community CreativityBy KATHLEEN SHAWDaily News-Record 11/21/20 Hotel Madison is sharing the magic of the holidays with Harrisonburg this year with its first-ever Christmas tree decorating contest.From Dec. 6 through Jan. 15, the lobby inside Hotel Madison will transform into a wintry wonderland as businesses and organizations within the community dedicate individually dressed trees for the contest.Each year, the hotel’s foyer puts up a delicate tree
Membership Director Aims To Support Women’s Business Organizations
Armentrout Works To Grow Chamber RanksMembership Director Aims To Support Women’s Business OrganizationsBy IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 8/26/20 Growing up in the town of Shenandoah, Sheena Armentrout watched as her mother, Donna Cave, and her grandmother, Ruby Nicholson, ran a salon.“They started their own business. It was a successful business, and my mom stepped into the corporate world,” Armentrout said. “She did that as a single mom with a lot on her plate.”As Armentrout grew up and entered the
Business, Labor Lawyer Teaches Area Employers About New COVID-19 Regulations
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 8/21/20 Dozens of city and county residents learned about the commonwealth’s new temporary work standards during a webinar call with Courtney Malveaux, a Richmond lawyer with experience in labor and business law.Malveaux previously worked as Virginia’s Labor Commissioner and now co- leads the workplace safety and health group for law firm Jackson Lewis P.C.The event was organized and hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce in response to questions from
Shenandoah Hemp Supply Opens In Downtown Harrisonburg
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 7/18/20 Harrisonburg is welcoming a new business as Shenandoah Hemp Supply held its grand opening Friday at the Agora Downtown Market, celebrating its second store location within one year.Shenandoah Hemp Supply, which started in Waynesboro, specializes in bringing locally grown hemp to consumers through a variety of products, including lotion, clothes and CBD oil items.Owners Lee and Amber Magalis were able to commemorate the grand opening with the Harrisonburg-
