Courtney Valladares, Director of Human Resources, UVA Foundation
Courtney is a return speaker to CBE and will speak to Human Resource tools, procedures and law changes that impact any business size as well as answer any questions you may have to address challenges in our respective businesses.
Dr. R. Grant Tate, CEO/Managing Director, BBTx Consulting
Topic: Where AI is Now and What You Need To Do.
AI is moving quickly from novelty to infrastructure and the real challenge for business leaders is no longer whether to pay attention, but how to respond wisely. This talk will give a practical view of where AI stands now, what it is changing for organizations and leaders, and what business owners should be doing to adapt without losing judgment, trust, or human responsibility.
Lo Davis, Associate Director, Cav Futures
Lo joins us from UVA’s Cav Futures and will discuss the world of NIL in college athletics and how it impacts not only UVA but the local Charlottesville community.
Andrea Copeland, President & CEO, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Since joining the Chamber team in 2012, Andrea has steadily advanced within the organization, demonstrating exceptional leadership in various roles, including Director of Leadership Charlottesville, Director of Member Education Services, and Chief Operating Officer, before serving most recently as Interim CEO. Now the Chamber’s President and CEO, she will discuss her journey, the Chambers value proposition for small business and her vision for the future.
Hannah Barton, Community Liaison for Hospice of the Piedmont
Hannah joins to outline the mission of Hospice of the Piedmont and how they serve our community and enhance engagement.
Milton Steppe, JAUNT, Inc.
Milton is the Marketing & Communications Manager for JAUNT and will join us to discuss his role in this community service and how it relates to local small business and beyond.
Jamie Schwartz, Owner, Pikasso Swig
Jamie offers her insight on owning and running a small business that is a casual art studio with a family vibe offering painting classes and craft workshops, plus food and wine.
Dr. Alan Barb, Whole Strength Physical Therapy
Our newest member, Dr. Alan Barb, is the Founder and Owner of Whole Strength Physical Therapy and will conduct his Member Focus. We look forward to hearing about Alan’s entrepreneurial journey and learn more about Whole Strength PT.
Bill Burnett, Owner, Bill Burnett’s Success Studio
Bill’s business, Success Studio, aims to simplify exercise to allow you to live life on your own terms. Learn what inspired Bill and why his new venture selected this specialized niche in the local fitness landscape.
Greg Dobbs, Canon USA, Inc.
Our newest member, Greg Dobbs, will conduct his Member Focus. Greg is with Canon USA, Inc. in the capacity of Account Executive, Senior and covers the Richmond, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg areas of Virginia.
Tom Slonaker, Owner, SuperFun LOL
Tom will share his entrepreneurial journey having been involved in many ventures over his career. And now post retirement age, he is still active in the community with new ventures and still learning from successes and challenges.
Adam Sylvester, Charlottesville Gutter Pros
Adam is CEO of Charlottesville Gutter Pros and Charlottesville Lawn Care Masters of Home Service Podcast. His entrepreneurial story will surely educate and entertain.
Paul Koedam, Carter Bank
Paul is a Branch Manager for Carter Bank here in Charlottesville and our newest CBE member. He will conduct his Member Focus to highlight his career, skills and services available at Carter Bank.
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!
Aaron Roussell, Virginia Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Join us as we welcome UVA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Roussell to Charlottesville as only CBE can. Can’t wait to hear about his journey and his vision forward for the program.
Juanita Saunders, Serene Solutions Healthcare LLC
Join us as Juanita, Owner of Serene Solutions Healthcare, discusses her small business journey from dream to home health care reality.
Beth Norton, Norton Health Law, P.C.
Beth is the Director and Founding Attorney of Norton Health Law, P.C. She is also a former CBE member so who better to outline an entrepreneurial path to success.
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!
Brent Lillard, GovSmart & Gracie Jui-Jitsu
Join us as Brent shares his story behind GovSmart as well as being Co-Founder and Black Belt Instructor at Gracie Jui-Jitsu.
Jordan Neff, CBS19
Jordan will lead a Q&A session on digital advertising and introduce a new digital product, Performance Max.
Amy Lambert, Piedmont Communications, Inc.
Existing CBE Member Amy Lambert will conduct a Member Focus to overview her new role as Vice President of Brand Management.
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!
Jill Trischman-Marks, Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Jill is the Executive Director at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. The design and construction of the Garden is an ambitious and deeply meaningful endeavor — one that has been years in the making and is now finally becoming real. We are excited to hear about this journey.
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!
Last Thursday - No Meeting
Use this day to conduct an RB, make a referral or reach out to a member or two for a Power Connect!