Belcher’s Trophies and Swift Creek Mill Theatre were among five businesses that were recognized during Chesterfield County’s Investiture Ceremony last month. The Rooted in Business program also recognized Crab Louie’s Seafood Tavern, Metro Richmond Zoo and The Boathouse. Garrett Hart, director, Economic Development, recognized the businesses during the ceremony. Each business had representatives in the audience and were recognized as Hart read their story. “Belcher’s Trophies epitomizes the spirit of small business,” he said. “Kitty Belcher founded the business in her home in 1984. Today, her husband, Wendell “Tiny” Belcher, and their son, Tyler Belcher, continue Kitty’s business legacy in…
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Joan C. Girone and Lane B. Ramsey were recognized with Lifetime Achievement Awards from Chesterfield County during the county’s Investiture of Elected Officials last month. Joan Girone, an outspoken advocate for regional cooperation, marked a milestone for Chesterfield County when, in 1976, she became the first woman to serve on the Board of Supervisors. She would serve three terms before retiring from the board in 1987, having served as vice chairman from 1976 through 1980. A commercial real estate agent who has resided in the Bon Air community since 1965, Mrs. Girone continues her decades-long service to the county and…
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The “State of the County” was the focus last week of a presentation by Chesterfield County Administrator James “Jay” J. L. Stegmaier. At the center of Mr. Stegmaier’s address to the Chesterfield Business Council was Chesterfield’s commitment to being a “First Choice” community. Good value to business is one of three key elements Stegmaier says Chesterfield provides. He added that operating at a high ethical standard is essential to business and the county. “I believe it to be a critical ingredient to our success,” he said. He also believes that an organization such as the county must actively engage with…
*********Draft Timeline will be considered or voted on in January. ********* New Chesterfield County School Board Members will be taking their seat behind the dais in mid-January and were sworn in this week. While two experienced Board members will know how to negotiate the labyrinth of bureaucracy; the three new members will need to learn the ropes. New members of the Board; John Erbach, Dale District; Rob Thompson, Matoaca District; Javaid Siddiqi, Midlothian District, will join existing members: Carrie Coyner, Bermuda District and Dianne Smith, Clover Hill. “All new Board members have a lot to learn, I still learn something…
In 2013 a Referendum was approved by voters to either replace or renovate 11 schools and the school administration building. While initially the projects were spread over a nine-year period, the projects now extend only seven years. “Our school projects are remaining the same, the schools in the original CIP (Capital Improvement Program) that were in years 8 and 9 have been moved up to be completed in the 7 year time frame. The condensing of projects does not put any projects in our area further behind,” said Carrie Coyner, Bermuda District School Board Member. “My focus right now is…
The Chesterfield County School Board has hired BWP & Associates to conduct a national search for the next superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. BWP & Associates representatives Dr. Kevin Castner and Dr. Wayne Harris attended a recent School Board meeting to discuss the search and selection process. BWP will seek a successor to Dr. Marcus Newsome, who announced in the fall that he would retire at the end of the 2015-16 school year. The search will include a lengthy period for public input, including a survey available to all residents and a number of community forums. An online survey…
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved the bank loan and associated financing documents that were priced in November. According to Alan Carmody, director of Budget and Management, “The EDA has been very supportive of the project, having now approved the development agreement and all of the real estate agreements as well as the loan. The foundation is progressing well in their fundraising also.” The Board of Supervisors will see an item during the December meeting to approve of the EDA’s financing. “This is an action for the purposes of determining the tax exempt status of the bonds (not the approval…
The new Chesterfield School Board will take their oaths of office this month at Chesterfield’s 1917 Courthouse. Incumbents: Carey Coyner, Diane Smith along with newly elected members: Rob Thompson, John Erbach and Javiad Saddiqi, will take their oaths of office during an investiture at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15. A reception will follow in the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.