CHESTERFIELD NEWS & INFORMATION 
GRTC Recognition :: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber congratulates GRTC Transit System for being recognized by the American Public Transportation Association as the best of its size (4 million to 30 million rides annually) in the country. The business community recognizes the great service that GRTC provides to our community, and encourages Chesterfield County leadership to be supportive of initiatives that will enhance public transit and expand our system to be progressive and efficient, especially into underserved areas of our county. We applaud John Lewis and the GRTC team for this achievement, and thank GRTC for the tremendous service they provide our businesses by allowing employees to get to and from work efficiently. The Chesterfield Business Council will continue to work to increase corporate and community support for regional mass transit.
CHESTERFIELD BUSINESS COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Gary Armstrong, CHAIR
First Market Bank
John Easter, CHAIR ELECT
Williams Mullen
Tracy Kemp Stallings, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
CJW Medical Center
Amy Chapman, PROGRAM MANAGER
Greater Richmond Chamber
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Matthew Alexander
Matt Alexander & Associates
Cliff Bickford, AVP
BB&T Alternative Mortgage Lending
Greg Creswell
Grubb & Ellis│Harrison & Bates
John Easter
Williams Mullen
Nancy Finch
Consultant
Martha J. Frickert
Communities in Schools of Chesterfield
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Pam H. Hathaway
Prudential Slater James River
Quenton Lee
Midlothian Electric Company
Mark Pike
Proactive Information Management
David Reel
Home Building Association of Richmond
Brett Sheffield
Peoples Bank of Virginia
Tom Winfree
Village Bank
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Chesterfield Business Council is to provide local leadership in promoting the objectives of the Chamber and fostering a favorable business environment and an enhanced quality of life in Chesterfield County.
ISSUES (2007 - 2008)
Quenton Lee of Midlothian Electric Company named 2008 Savage Award winner: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber has proudly been honoring community leaders with the Savage Award since 1996. The award, launched in honor of the long time community leadership of the late Bernard L. Savage, recognizes an individual who selflessly gives time, talent, and other resources to help one or more individuals or organizations in Chesterfield County. Past recipients include Alice Clark (2007), Patricia Clark (2006), Jay Lafler (2005), The Honorable John Watkins (2004), John Cogbill, III (2003), Gary Fenchuck (2002), Dick Strauss (2001), Fred Carreras (2000), Kevin Healy (1999), Joan Girone (1998) and Bernard Savage (1997). Nominees for this award must be employed by a for-profit business and the business must be located in Chesterfield County. A committee then reviews nominations to identify community leaders that make a significant impact to the community of Chesterfield County.
To watch a video presentation produced by VAVS Video Production about Quenton and his contributions to Chesterfield County, click here
Affordable Workforce Housing: The Chesterfield Business Council supports the efforts to evolve and advance a comprehensive plan to address workforce housing issues.
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Business Development: The Chesterfield Business Council is actively involved in supporting the Chesterfield County Department of Economic Development through the Business First Chesterfield initiative. This visitation program is dedicated to supporting the success and growth of businesses in the county. For more information, click here or here.
Education: The Chesterfield Business Council recognizes the important link between quality childhood development and economic vitality. To learn more about how your business can differentiate itself and become involved in student success, click here. View Chesterfield County schools.
The Chesterfield Business Council's education committee met with Chesterfield County School Superintendent Dr. Marcus Newsome and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kathy Kitchen to discuss how decisions are made regarding construction planning at the design and subsequent construction phases. To view the presentation, click here.
Early Childhood Education Funding: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber requests the continued support of early childhood education programs as the General Assembly considers the allocations for this biennium budget. View letter here.
Key Initiatives:
HOW YOU CAN HELP...
Events & Programs: Submit feedback about the inVision Chesterfield networking breakfasts or suggest speakers and topics.
Government Affairs: The Chesterfield Business Council is tasked to identify and address issues of interest to the business community of Chesterfield County. As such, council members monitor local issues and their ramifications, advocate on behalf of the business community, maintain ongoing relationships with elected and appointed officials, and publicly recognize individuals or entities that have had a favorable impact on local issues.
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Recent Positions
- Swift Creek Reservoir/Phosphorus Limitations: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber is concerned about the proposed ordinance to lower the total phosphorus runoff limits from properties within the Upper Swift Creek Watershed to 0.16 pounds of phosphorus per acre per year.
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Roseland Support: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber is excited about the possibility of rezoning approximately 1400 acres in Chesterfield County, known as Roseland, to permit the development of a mixed-use community incorporating the concepts of new urbanism. We encourage Chesterfield County leaders to consider the benefits of new urbanism and to make an expeditious review of the rezoning proposal.
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Long Term Planning: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber supports the County’s resolution approving a regional water supply plan.
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BPOL/Meadowville Funding: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber (CBC) supports using the County’s Business, Professional and Occupational Licensing tax (BPOL) revenue above the amount of the current cap to fund the debt service on the bonds or other debt required to build the Meadowville interchange. Once a revenue stream sufficient to service the debt for the interchange has been established, additional revenue above the BPOL cap should be used to reduce BPOL taxes. The CBC believes that this BPOL initiative should be only one, small part of a broad-based effort by state and local government to address the transportation needs of Chesterfield County. The CBC supports and encourages the County’s active participation in the development of a comprehensive regional solution for transportation issues in the Capital region.
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Comprehensive Plan: The Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber strongly supports Chesterfield County's proposal to award and outside consulting contract to develop a true county-wide comprehensive/master plan based on a strategic vision for the County's overall future. The CBC believes that this position supports our mission to provide local leadership in promoting the objectives of the Chamber and fostering a favorable business environment and an enhanced quality of life in Chesterfield County.
Transportation: The Chesterfield Business Council continues to monitor the status and funding of transportation within the county.
Statewide Transportation Funding :: Chesterfield Business Council urges elected officials to address transportation issues June 23 > Read the letter here.
Crime & Public Safety: The Chesterfield Business Council supports the county’s Police Department in their efforts to provide a safe business environment and an enhanced quality of life for all Chesterfield residents.
Learn about the programs and services offered to businesses by the Chesterfield Police department. >> BusinessWatch
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