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For our continuing events, we wanted each member to feel a new energy, as though it was the first time they had attended.

2 Reflections from the Chamber... We have had an incredibly full year in 2018! We achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish. With each challenge, our goal was to make our members appreciate doing business in the City of Radford. With each new member, we cheered on their growth in our community. For our continuing events, we wanted each member to feel a new energy, as though it was the first time they had attended. Whether it was helping our city with the local election forum, or creating a first time event like the Food Truck Rodeo or Casino Night, the mission was always on how best to grow business for those that call Radford home. Our focus has always been on our members, and I believe the Chamber has continued to listen to their wishes and created an energy that has promoted our unique community. Striving to accomplish growth for our local economy is not easy, but I am so proud the Radford Chamber of Commerce, along with its board members, have continued in 2018 to move forward on a commitment to make Radford better. As I step away from my directorship, I know Radford is ready to grow and that the members of our Chamber are energized to make it happen. ~ Lisa I joined the Radford Chamber of Commerce during a very busy time. The Chamber, Radford City, Thai This and Radford University were in the process of putting on the first ever Radford City Food Truck Rodeo; Rollin on the River. Being a part of a team that put this huge successful event together was so rewarding. Although I have faced many challenges during my f9 months at the Chamber I have also achieved the goals I have set for myself. My goals from the beginning was to keep the office organized and to be a point of contact for the community. This has allowed Lisa to have more face-to-face interaction with Chamber members and the community. I m very excited to see what the Chamber has in store for Arianna Lisa Spitzer Davis Executive Director Arianna Harris Executive Assistant 2

3 2018 Board of Directors Dan McKinney Belinda Blodgett Electronics Systems, Inc. President Farmers Insurance Secretary David Horton David Horton Radford University Keith Weltens Dick Harshberger Blair Hoke Gwen Houston Economic Development Radford University The Radford Theatre Lauri Murphy Brad Angell Skyline National Bank Brad s Barber Shop Ameriprise Financial Green Heron Arts VP of Membership VP of Economic Development VP of Community Engagement VP of Finance Radford City Council Paul Pallante Linda Gardner Nick Roch Wells Fargo Bank Michelle Beale Ballpark Signs, Inc. Abram Williams First Street Properties Onassis Burress Edward Jones Investments 3

4 A Message From the President... Past. Present. Future. Upon reflecting on the past year and all that we accomplished, I am reminded that there are two constants in Radford. One, our local business leaders and community truly support each other. Second, there will always be distractions and changes we cannot control. How you work through these constants defines who you are. New opportunities often present themselves that were not there before. Working with our partners, both new and existing, provided synergies to exploit these opportunities. Dan McKinney Interim President Our staff planned and executed our signature events - the Annual Golf Tournament and the Winter Gala - which both were a huge success! If you missed the Winter Gala this year, you will not want to miss next year's Gala. The partnerships the Chamber entered into created new events, such as the Food Truck Rodeo and innovative educational seminars. The list is long, but other successes are the Farmers Market, Craft & Draft, West End Wednesdays, Business over Breakfast; not to mention the many Ribbon cuttings and many other networking opportunities. I am proud to be a part of this Chamber and our wonderful community, and so should you! I wish you a happy and prosperous 2019! Sincerely, Dan McKinney President 4

5 Goals for 2018 Increase total membership by 10% Continue being a resource for our members and providing more advertising opportunities Continue supporting relationship with Radford University, the community, and the City of Radford to help grow economic development 5

New Chamber Members Audrey Cullip Photography Below Farenheit Central United

Kindred Tresses Salon Michelle Lea Creative Monroe Realty New River

Radford Sports Properties RiverTrial Technology Sprint Super Game Station

6 New Chamber Members Audrey Cullip Photography Below Farenheit Central United Methodist Church ESR Pawn Fresenius Kidney Care Keller Williams Realty Kindred Tresses Salon Michelle Lea Creative Monroe Realty New River Dermatology, PLC N-hance of the NRV Onward NRV Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread Radford Sports Properties RiverTrial Technology Sprint Super Game Station The Long Way Home, Inc. The Success Center USHAdvisors, Melissa Wohlstein Vittles for Vets 6

Building Community Connections 2018 New Partnerships with the

with Radford City Tourism, Thai This & Radford University

the River Bike Tour - with Bike Virginia Radford City Fine

7 Building Community Connections 2018 New Partnerships with the Chamber February Radford University s Chamber Night with the Men s Basketball Game vs. Campbell University April Rollin on the River Food Truck Rodeo with Radford City Tourism, Thai This & Radford University Highlander Pride Radford City Schools Cow Pie Bingo June Ride the River Bike Tour - with Bike Virginia Radford City Fine Arts Show, Radford Noon Rotary & Radford City Duck Race December Holiday Parade Radford Past, Present & Future 7

Chamber Involvement The Radford Chamber of Commerce

community committees: Radford City Tourism

Commission Radford City Public Schools Foundation

8 Chamber Involvement The Radford Chamber of Commerce is excited to be involved with the following local community committees: Radford City Tourism Commission Radford University Radford City Joint Commission Radford City Public Schools Foundation Fundraising Committee Radford City Holiday Parade steering committee 8

9 Returning and New Members Total Chamber Members 261 New Members 21 Returning Members Goal for New Membership = 10% 2018 Actual New Membership = 11.3% 9

10 Returning and New Members

11 Financials 11

Tournament -Sold OutJUNE Radford City Fine Arts Show SEPTEMBER RU Club Fair OCTOBER Trick or Treat Trail NOVEMBER Small

12 2018 Events JANUARY Business Over Breakfast (each month) APRIL Radford City Council & Radford School Board Public Election Forum Rollin on the River - Food Truck Rodeo Bunny Trail MAY Farmers Market (thru October) 4th Annual Golf Tournament -Sold OutJUNE Radford City Fine Arts Show SEPTEMBER RU Club Fair OCTOBER Trick or Treat Trail NOVEMBER Small Business Saturday December Holiday Parade (partnership with the City of Radford) Business Awards Ceremony Winter Gala & Casino Night 12

13 4th Annual Golf Tournament Appalachian Machine, Inc Appalachian Machine, Inc The Roanoke Times Radford University Men's Tennis 13

14 Annual Business Awards BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Joe Pugliese BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sal s 14

15 Annual Business Awards VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Gloria Boyd The Book Lady EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Jennifer Eller Photographs provided by Charlie Whitescarver 15

16 Annual Business Awards SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Brick House Pizza NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR Bobcat Backpacks 16

17 Winter Gala & Casino Night 17

Winter Gala & Casino Night Chamber Horse Sponsors race sponsored by: Ameriprise Financial - Re-Tired BB&T -

- Going South Eleven West - Sir Printsalot Farmers Insurance - Lightning Bolt HazelBea Catering - Will Run for Food

C - Jimmy Meg & Garrett's - Stylin Mullins Funeral Home - Amelia Mullins Funeral Home - Smokin Hot Mullins Funeral

18 Winter Gala & Casino Night Chamber Horse Sponsors race sponsored by: Ameriprise Financial - Re-Tired BB&T - Investment Brad's Barber Shop - Shear Genius Brickhouse Pizza - Major Basil Cord Hall, P.C. - Su Yiu Davis, Davis & Davis Attorneys - Maetta Pleas DeCourt Derm One- Looking Good Electronics Systems, Inc. - Going South Eleven West - Sir Printsalot Farmers Insurance - Lightning Bolt HazelBea Catering - Will Run for Food Jimmy Turk P.C - Jimmy Meg & Garrett's - Stylin Mullins Funeral Home - Amelia Mullins Funeral Home - Smokin Hot Mullins Funeral Home - "Morty the Mortician Patrick Moore, P.C. - Tequila Mockingbird Pete Dye River Course - I'm Your Bogeyman Preston's at the River Course - Sandbagger Vance Radford Sports Properties - RU Athletic s Sam's Brothers,Inc. - Steeltoe Sams Thai This - Just N ThaiM Two Rivers Law Group, P.C - Billy Two Rivers VPT, Inc. - Gentleman Jax * the race winners are displayed in bold 18

19 Goals for 2019 Our focus and vision for the Radford Chamber of Commerce in 2019 will revolve around creating more value for our members. We will create programs and events which seek to encourage collaboration, deepen relationships with the residents of Radford and surrounding area and establish Radford as a fertile area for business development. We hope to roll out a program in 2019 designed to give our up and coming young leaders in Radford a voice and a platform to develop their leadership and community development skills. We will leverage technology in 2019 as we seek to improve the exposure of the Radford Chamber and our members through a multitude of social media platforms and an update to our website to include member-only content. Radford is poised for success...i am excited to partner with Ciara and the Board of Directors to help grow our business environment and ensure that the surrounding areas fully know that Radford is open for business. -Onassis Onassis Burress Edward Jones Investments 2019 Chamber President Ciara Harris Executive Director

20 Goals for 2019 Acquire new Chamber members while maintaining current membership retention. Provide new educational and leadership opportunities by creating Chamber Leadership Programs. Provide additional resources to members by growing social media channels and brand awareness through the use of the Chamber website. 20

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2018 Carson City Fair Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits Monetary and In-Kind

2018 Carson City Fair Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits Monetary and In-Kind July 25-29, 2018, Fuji Park, Carson City, Nevada Join us for the Carson City Fair featuring 4-H, FFA, and Grange youth;