This is YOUR E-Newsletter
In addition to the class listserves (2005, 2006 and 2007), we would like to make this E-Newsletter a way to keep our LEAD VIRGINIA alumni community in touch and aware of the impact YOU are having on your regions, your communities and the Commonwealth. In other words, we want to brag about our alumni! Let us know what is new and exciting with you and we'll share the good news with your LEAD VIRGINIA colleagues.
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| Class of 2007 Updates |
The Class of 2007 is following in the paths of 2005 and 2006 by visiting seven unique and distinct regions of Virginia. Most recently the class traveled by motorcoach to Southwest and several members enjoyed the time to network, catch up on phone calls and emails, and leave the driving to someone else. Class members visited the Powell River reclamation project, along with the Mountain Rose Vineyard, UVA's College at Wise and the Barter Theater. Interesting new sites were the facilities underway by Northrop Grumman and CGI to house 750 new technology jobs. Class members also learned about sustainable agriculture and its contribution to economic development. Did you know that $100 spent at a national bookstore chain circulates $13 within your local economy, while that same $100 spent at a locally owned bookstore circulates $45 in your local economy - three times the economic multiplier (from The Small-Mart Revolution by Michael Shuman, published 2006).
 Betsy Frantz, '07, President & CEO of Leadership Arlington, was selected by Arlington County's Commission on the Status of Women as a 2007 Person of Vision. Congratulations, Betsy!
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| Alumni in the News |
Julien Patterson, '05, President and CEO of OMNIPLEX World Services, spoke on Capital Hill at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Congressional luncheon in his capacity as Chairman of the state Chamber.
Bill Grogan, '06, Partner, William K. Grogan & Associates, is in the midst of a campaign for the House of Delegates in the Richmond area.
Alumni Invited:
Economic Development Practice Roundtable on Domestic Outsourcing Issues
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Virginia Tech Richmond Center
2810 Parham Road, Suite 300
Richmond, VA
RSVP to dwaddell@vt.edu by 9/29
(for full report see www.econdev.vt.edu/clients_projects/farmshoring.html) |
Announcing LEAD VIRGINIA's Alumni Directory |
Through the gracious assistance of Bernie Niemeier, '07, President and Publisher of Virginia Business, LEAD VIRGINIA will publish a three-year compilation of our alumni, with a special feature and profile of graduates of 2006 and 2007. The directory portion of the book will be an incredible resource you will keep at your fingertips for daily use.
Directory Advertising Opportunity
In order to print additional copies and provide them to every member of the General Assembly and Governor's Cabinet, LEAD VIRGINIA is offering a limited number of full-page advertising to promote your company or organization for $750. Please contact Amanda Luttrell at aluttrell@leadva.org with camera-ready artwork no later than October 5 for inclusion in this year's Directory. |
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Recruiting for 2008
Applications for the LEAD VIRGINIA Class of 2008 are available online at
www.leadvirginia.org and due January 15, 2008. An Ambassador packet will be mailed to all of our alumni and we ask that you put the packet in the hands of a great candidate to continue the LEAD VIRGINIA tradition of "linking leaders with a statewide view" and creating a shared vision for Virginia's future. LEAD VIRGINIA's President & CEO Susan Horne is traveling statewide to speak to audiences about the program, and Recruiting events are being scheduled now in different regions. Please let Director of Programs and Operations Amanda Luttrell know if you can help with organizing a recruiting event in your region! |
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Graduation set for Friday, November 16, in Richmond |
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Class members and spouses/significant others, alumni, Board members, presenters, sponsors and invited guests are invited to the Graduation festivities in Richmond on Friday, November 16 at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Reception begins at 6 p.m. and dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed in early October.
Saturday, November 17, will feature an alumni meeting during the closing session for the Class of 2007, and alumni are invited to join the class for a luncheon. Details will be forthcoming. |
For future LEAD VIRGINIA E-News items, contact Amanda Luttrell at aluttrell@leadva.org. |
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