2026 State of the Chamber Membership Meeting

The buffet lunch will start at 11:15am. Please plan to arrive by 11am so you can have plenty of time to check in and get your lunch before we start the program at noon. Thank you!


State of the Chamber Membership Meeting: Building What's Next

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The State of the Chamber Membership Meeting brings together Chamber members to connect, reflect on accomplishments, and look ahead to exciting opportunities. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the Chamber's strategic direction, advocacy update, programmatic initiatives, and member services that strengthen our business community across Charlottesville and Albemarle County. This signature event provides an important opportunity for members to engage directly with Chamber leadership, celebrate collective achievements, and shape the future of our organization. 

Keynote speaker:

Keith Martin, Interim President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Program: 

• 11am Check-in
• 11:15am Buffet lunch served, networking, visit with exhibitors
• 12pm Start of program - Chamber CEO
  • Remarks from Presenting Sponsor: Jason Burch, CEO, Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
• Speakers:
  • Dr. Mariane Asad Doyle, Chamber Board Chairwoman; CEO, Center for Nonprofit Execellence
  • Andrea D. Copeland, President & CEO, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • David Newsome, Chamber2Chamber Travel Partner; Managing Director, Tapestry, LLC
• 12:35pm Introduction of Keynote Speaker: 
• 12:40pm Keynote address
  • Keith Martin, Interim President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• 1:05pm Q&A
• 1:15pm Announcements, adjournment, visit with exhibitors                       

Table hosts: 
Albemarle County
C&F Bank
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
City of Charlottesville
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Exhibitors:
CHO
Sir Speedy
TechDynamism

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