TAPPAHANNOCK & ESSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOME Values of Tappahannock-Essex Chamber Membership Join the Chamber of Commerce Latest Update Newsletter from the Chamber of Commerce Dear Friends, On behalf of the Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce, I would like to invite you to explore our Tappahannock-Essex Community Web Site and learn about this place we call home! These web site pages contain interesting and useful information on history, government, services available, housing, health care, businesses, educational/recreational facilities, and our local arts and entertainment. It is our hope that this web site will be used by both our area residents as a referral guide and by our visitors as an introduction to our community. Since the beginning, Tappahannock and Essex County community spirit has been one of tradition, friendliness, and opportunity. Today those same qualities prevail. Tappahannock and Essex County are strong, viable communities whose people take pride in their Town and County. We hope you enjoy browsing through our Tappahannock-Essex Community Web Site and we invite you to come and visit. Sincerely yours, David Broad Chamber President Tappahannock-Essex Calendar Chamber of Commerce Speaker Calendar Latest Update Newsletter from the Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Past Speakers The Board of Directors David Broad Linda E. Lumpkin Ronnie Gill Philip Kersey Patricia H. Gallagher President Vice-President Executive Secretary Treasurer Recording Secretary Board Members James H. Cary John R. Clickner Libby Franklin Elizabeth J. Martin, Ex-Officio JoAnn Moore Rich Morgan N. Philip Stinchcomb Alexander Smith, Jr. Linda E. Lumpkin, Executive Secretary of the Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce, welcomes (on the left) John Warner, US Senator for Virginia, (on the right) Gene Cox, WWBT-TV NBC Channel 12 of Richmond, Virginia, to one of the regular Chamber meetings. Guest speaker to the Essex-Tappahannock Chamber lunch on April 13th, 2011 was Paul D. Koonce, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dominion Virginia Power. Mr. Konce described the future build program for Dominion Virginia Power which includes four new generating stations and infrastructure to support the ever increasing power needs of Virginia, especially in the Northern Virginia area. Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 27,600 megawatts of generation. Dominion operates the nation's largest natural gas storage system and serves retail energy customers in 14 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com Governor Mark Warner visits the Tappahannock -Essex County Chamber of Commerce at Lowery's Restaurant on February 12th, 2008 - from left to right: Tom Blackwell: Commissioner of Revenue, Linda Lumpkin: Assistant County Administrator, Governor Mark Warner, Kevin Dolan: VP Bank of Essex. View Photo Gallery from the Visit Delegate Albert Pollard, Essex Board Chairman Edwin E. "Bud" Smith, Jr., Deputy County Administrator Linda E. Lumpkin, and Senator Ryan T. McDougle enjoyed a moment during the 2009 Legislative Reception held on January 9 at Lowery's Seafood Restaurant in Tappahannock. About 75 officials from the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck Counties, and Caroline County, discussed challenges of mutual interest with their legislators before the 2009 General Assembly Session convenes in Richmond on January 14, 2009. Senator McDougle will update the Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce in May. Congressman Robert J. Wittman, Virginia first Congressional District flanked by Ronnie Gill, Chamber of Commerce President, and Stanley Langford, Essex County Supervisor, pose for a moment together after a Chamber of Commerce lunch held on January 12 at Lowery's Seafood Restaurant in Tappahannock. Pictured at a Tappahannock-Essex Chamber luncheon meeting are renowned NBC Education Specialist Dr. William C. Bosher, Jr., Deputy County Administrator Linda E. Lumpkin, and Essex Board Chairman Edwin E. “Bud” Smith, Jr. Values of Tappahannock-Essex Chamber Membership Join the Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce Please download the application form and apply to become part of our vibrant and business community! Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce Web Site is sponsored by: Web page last updated: April 15, 2011 [Click here to report a correction or new information for this web page]