SML REGIONAL CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber announced today it will host its first Fall Classic Golf Tournament on Oct. 14 at Mariners Landing. “Our summer event, which has been held for more than 25 years, is such a hit with golfers and sponsors that we’ve had to turn people away,” said Erin Stanley, Membership Director and Events Manager. "So, the Board of Directors decided a second tournament in the fall would be a welcome addition to our slate of
Nationally acclaimed bands to perform at 32nd Annual SML Wine Festival
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) today announced the musical lineup for the 32nd annual SML Wine Festival, which will take place Sept. 17-18 at Mariners Landing. Saturday’s headline band will be The SteelDrivers, a Nashville-based bluegrass group that has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and won for Best Bluegrass Album in 2015. On Sunday, eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will perform in the headliner spot. “We are stoked that our two
Recreation, tourism and hospitality focus of SML Regional Chamber Leadership Academy’s May session
Recreation, tourism and hospitality were the topics covered in the May Leadership Academy class presented by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC). The sessions took place May 4 at Drifters restaurant and aboard the Virginia Dare. Four of last year’s students presented their projects on community awareness and needs assessment, according to Cheryl Ward, office administrator for the Chamber. “It was a great afternoon filled with beautiful scenery, delicious food and a
Chamber hosts successful Business Expo
Approximately 700 Smith Mountain Lake residents and visitors engaged with local business professionals representing 85 companies at the 18th Annual SML Business Expo on May 6 at EastLake Community Church. Erin Stanley, Member Relations and Events Director for the SML Regional Chamber, which organizes the event, said it felt great to have the Expo back to full capacity and under more familiar conditions. “The Expo is always a popular event at Smith Mountain Lake, and we are so pleased that people
County officials provide updates to SML Regional Chamber Leadership Academy class
Regional leadership was the theme of the March Leadership Academy class presented by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. The sessions took place March 2 in the conference room at Phil Hager Insurance Agency and featured presentations by Chris Whitlow, Administrator for Franklin County, and Robert Hiss, Administrator for Bedford County. “Chris Whitlow gave an excellent overview of Franklin County, detailing the role of the Board of Supervisors and highlighting information on the
SMLRCC honors business and community leaders at annual awards dinner
Outstanding area businesses and community advocates were honored at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on March 24 at Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center. “We were so thrilled to recognize our exceptional leaders and supporters in person this year, along with Chamber staff, directors, ambassadors and volunteers,” said SMLRCC Executive Director Andy Bruns. “These are the people and organizations that contribute to making the Smith Mountain Lake region an
SML Regional Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 Leadership Academy class
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) announced today that 18 emerging business leaders have been accepted into its Leadership Academy for 2022. The 12-month program is designed to develop a diversified corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals who will assume leadership roles for Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania county organizations to meet the region’s future needs, according to SMLRCC Executive Director Andy Bruns. “We are so excited to announce the class of
