Date

Where

What

Impressions

12/12

LMR Headquarters, Richmond, VA

Leadership Metro Richmond -Evaluating strengths and weakness of the Experience Richmond Program for Executives and their Spouses.

Great exchange between LMR alums

12/12

Senior Connections Office Bldg., Richmond, VA

Senior Connections – Board AD Hoc Committee addressing Medicare Part D Drug Benefit

Strong participation from agencies and providers that are affected by Medicare Part D to brainstorm strategies for promoting collaboration, eliminating duplication of effort and sharing resources

12/12

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

Richmond Renaissance Annual Meeting

Large turnout by business community, elected officials and RR contributors to learn about the vision/mission and activities of the organization, to elect of officers and new executive committee and board of director members and recognize two long standing, retiring board members, Senator Henry Marsh and Brent Halsey

12/12

Commonwealth Club, Richmond, VA

Forum Club Holiday Meeting with Spouses

Well attended; Mayor Doug Wilder speaker

12/7

Land Of America Corporate Headquarters

Virginia Emergency Families for Children Board of Directors Meeting

Good meeting. Great status report on the Gala in the spring of 2006. Fund raising efforts are ahead of last year.

12/4

Towson, MD

Basketball Game (William & Mary VS Towson State)

Somewhat disappointing game for William & Mary players and fans

11/29

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

Roast of Jim Ukrop through HomeAgain

Great recognition for an individual who has given so much to the community. Also, great forum for connecting with business and civic leaders and learning more about the significant work of the HomeAgain Organization

11/28

General Assembly Bldg.,  Richmond, VA

Small Business Commission General Assembly

Informative meeting about concerns/issues expressed by small business in the Commonwealth from the Nov. 27 public hearing convened by the Small Business Commission

11/19

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

Evening of Appreciation—Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Great event to recognize service of board members

11/18

Siegel Center, Richmond, VA

Vision 2010 - Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Registered but could attend because of conflict in schedule

11/17

Richmond Renaissance Headquarters

Richmond Renaissance Economic Development Committee Meeting

Economic development on the commercial and residential side is substantial in Downtown Richmond

Date

Where

What

Impressions

10/27

Richmond Marriott Hotel

NCCJ Humanitarian Awards Dinner

Another successful event.  Well attended by area community, business, civic and religious leaders.  Also attending were public and elected officials.  Among the award recipients were Patricia Ashe, Robert Grey, Esquire, Bill and Alice Goodwin. 

10/25

Valentine Richmond History Center

Recognition of everyday citizens and outstanding organizations making significant contributions to the greater Richmond region

Reported to be very successful.  The firm supported the event but was not able to attend. 

10/20

Central Virginia Food Bank – Richmond

Groundbreaking for New Community Kitchen. Joint Initiative of the Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.  West’s Chair and CEO is a member of the CVFB Board of Directors

Very well attended by state and local officials, community and business leaders and board members and staff of the participating organizations.

10/19

Henrico County Government Center – East

Annual Meeting of Capital Area Workforce Investment Board.  West’s Chair & CEO is a Chair of the CAWIB

Well attended by members and individuals who received certifications and degrees through the support of the CAWIB’s One Stop Center. 

10/11

Carmax’s New Corporate Headquarters – West Creek (Goochland County)

Grand Opening.  M. H. West & Co., Inc. served as the Coordinator for Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation for the Corporate Headquarters Project

Well Attended with Tours Offered of Headquarters.  In attendance were  government, area business and community leaders and Carmax board members, executives and associates.

10/7

Charlottesville

Annual Meeting of the Virginia Public Health Association

M. H. West & Co., Inc. is a member of the Association, but was unable to attend.

10/7

Richmond Marriott Hotel

Annual Luncheon of Virginia 21.  M. H. West & Co., Inc. supported the event.  West’s Chair & CEO is a board member

Well attended and another successful event.  Keynote by Governor Mark Warner.  Virginia 21 Board Chair is Jim Ukrop.  Jesse Ferguson is Executive Director.

10/5

Science Museum of Virginia-Richmond

Reception for President Nichols of the College of William & Mary

Capacity Crowd and Extraordinary Speech by President.  Daughter of M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s Chairman & CEO attends the College

10/5

Riverfront Towers

Retreat of Workforce 3, an initiative of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Well attended by Board Members and Guests.  M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s Chair is a Board Member of Workforce 3.

10/3

Troutman Sanders Headquarters-Richmond

Annual Investors Meeting of the Greater Richmond Partnership—M. H. West & Co., Inc. is an Investor

Registered to Attend but Meeting Conflicted with another Event and  Prevented Attendance. Discussions with other investors indicate that the event was one of the best ever.