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© Copyright 2007
Farmville Chamber of
Commerce

Mission Statement

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce exists to improve the quality of life of those living and doing business in the community by working in partnership with its members and local government. Focusing leadership on challenges and opportunities, the chamber strives to empower individual businesses and the collective entrepreneurial community to fulfill their financial and human potential. The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce strives to be an advocate for the community’s best interests and a catalyst for achieving those goals which are best for its members and the greater community.

Projects

Leadership Farmville is a seven-month program with sessions devoted to a variety of government, education, economic development, and community service subjects, which affect community growth and quality of life. 

Tourism Projects

DMO Designation: The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce is a Designated Marketing Organization with the Virginia Tourism Corporation.  We provide information to travelers concerning accommodations, and area maps of the counties of Prince Edward and Cumberland.

Virginia’s Retreat Consortium and Virginia Civil War Trails: The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-voting but active participant in the Virginia’s Retreat Consortium that sustains the Driving Tour of the Route of Lee’s Retreat – the first of the current Civil War network of sites known as Virginia’s Civil War Trails.  The consortium is currently marketing the region for the outdoor rec traveler as well as the Civil War traveler. 

Technology Initiatives

Prince Edward/Farmville Electronic Community: The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce participates in the Prince Edward/Farmville Electronic Community, a community of business, government, education and healthcare providers interested in bringing broadband and improved cellular service to the Prince Edward/Farmville communities.

Business Support Projects
 
Business Seminars:
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts seminars, some in partnership with the Longwood Small Business Development Center, that make information and consultation services available to businesses for a minimal investment of time and finances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(434) 392-3939
Street Address: 405D East Third Street • Postal Address: P.O. Box 361
Farmville Va, 23901

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Board of
Directors


Greg Cole
Chair
The Woodland

Candy Dowdy
Vice-Chair

Hampden-Sydney College

Gretna Jackson
Secretary

Hospice of Virginia
-Farmville

William McGuire
Treasurer

Honeycutt & McGuire

Immediate Past Chair
In memory of
Sarah Terry
(1948-2007)
this seat will remain vacant
for the remainder of her term.


Margaret Atkins
Atkins Jewelry

JoAnn Bawiec
AphaDog
Signs & Graphics

Gwen Eddleman
Southside Community
Hospital

Matt Hurley
Mulligan's Sports Grille

David Marion
Hampden-Sydney
College

Lee Minix
Benchmark
Community Bank

Frank Moore
Prince Edward/Farmville
Electronic Community

Lisa Tharpe
J. R. Tharpe Trucking

Staff:

Wanda Whitus

President

Tory Wade
Administrative
Assistant