12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 7 Number 2


Around Hampton Roads 2012 Virginia Small Business


Conference in Chesapeake The 2012 Virginia Small Businesses Thinking Big Conference will be held at the Chesapeake Conference Center on October 31, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are the main presenters for the conference. This year’s workshops will offer a wealth of information on everything from small business funding options and effective business plan writing, to information on why every small business owner should have an estate plan. This Event is sponsored by TowneBank Optima Health and SunTrust Bank. To find out more about this event, or to purchase tickets, visit ThinkBigHR.eventbrite.com. For more information on how to participate as a vendor or sponsor, email organizers at thinkbighamptonroads@gmail.com.


Hampton City Manager Named


National Innovator Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting has been named a White House Local Innovation Champion of Change.


Bunting is one of 13 municipal innovators from across the nation who have committed themselves to creating a more open and innovative government through entrepreneurship. They will be honored Tuesday at the White House.


She was nominated for the honor by Hampton Mayor Molly Ward, who cited the “I Value” budget campaign as a model other localities can adopt. Bunting decided to change the traditional model of budgeting to proactively gather public input at the beginning of the process, rather than waiting for reaction after the budget is drafted.


In her nomination, Ward wrote: “Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting believes that more public participation leads to better government, and she has demonstrated that during three years of difficult city budgets. Her “I Value” campaign has centered on getting residents to discuss priorities for the city’s annual budget, using traditional in-person meetings and reaching out to create community discussions virtually. The discussions have focused on core values for city services and avoided rhetoric.”


Ward also cited Bunting’s use of technology to dramatically increase the number of people who can be involved in the decision-making process, from in-person keypad technology to online polling and from small neighborhood chats to online Q&As.


Bunting said, “I am honored to have been selected as a White House Champion of Change, “but the honor really belongs to all the Hampton residents and staff that came together to ensure local budget choices are understood by the larger community.”


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October 2012


Langley FCU Receives Credit


Union Honors NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Langley Federal Credit Union won first place honors in the Louise Herring Philosophy in Action and Desjardins Adult Financial Education Awards sponsored by the Virginia Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association. Both entries have gone on to compete on a national level.


LFCU won the Louise Herring Award for their STAR (Short Term Affordable Refinance) Mortgage program created as a lifesaver for people with home mortgages “underwater.” Homeowners whose mortgage balance exceeded the current property value had limited refinancing options.


The Desjardins Adult Financial Award focused on LFCU’s commitment to teaching personal finance basics in the community and focused on the “Taking Control” seminar, a financial management workshop for women. This extensive 3-week seminar covers various financial topics such as building an emergency fund and tax and retirement planning.


In addition to the first place awards, Langley also won third place honors in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility category for their W82TXT (don’t text and drive) campaign and Honorable Mention in the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for their efforts in Youth Education.


NCP Credit Union Celebrates


Changes and Supporters Local Leaders and Organizations to be Honored


NORFOLK - NCP Community Development Federal Credit Union, a Norfolk-based, financial institution that is minority owned and operated will celebrate operational changes and those who helped them get there. The celebration takes place, Monday, October 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at its Berkley location, 530 South Main Street, Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public.


To demonstrate its appreciation for major supporters, NCP will recognize and honor ABNB Federal Credit Union, TowneBank, Hampton Roads Ventures, George Banks, Ulysses Turner, Edward L. Hamm, Jr. and original board member and founder Paul Robinson. All have invested with their time, finances, expertise and encouragement over the years. “We are grateful to our business and community partners. Our future is indeed bright,” says Gilbert T. Bland, board chairman.


For information or to RSVP, contact Letitia Batey at 757-543-2400 or lbatey@ncpcreditunin. com.


2012 Student-Athlete Achievement New Sign Ordinance in Suffolk


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Awards Nominations Needed The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Student- Athlete Achievement Awards to honor 16 young people who represent the finest in student- athletes—dedicated on the field to their sport and off the field to their community. The deadline for nominations is November 2, 2012. Visit vshfm.com to download a nomination form.


Benefits Businesses In September, members of Suffolk City Council voted unanimously to modify the uses of banners, flags and temporary signs. Supporters say it will give businesses more freedom to advertise, while still making enforcement fair. Temporary sign permit fees were reduced, as well. For more information on the new ordinance, contact Suffolk Planning & Community Development, 757.514.4060.


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