The New Kent Chamber mission is to support and promote member businesses and attract new business to New Kent County. The Chamber advocates directly with state and county officials for member businesses. Our goal is to foster growth and positive change in New Kent County and provide growing business community.

January 2024 NKCC Highlights Newsletter

Hot off the New Kent Chamber Press!!

2024 VA Chamber Day at the Capitol

On Wednesday, January 17th, the New Kent Chamber joined 38 other VA Chambers across Virginia for the VA Chamber Day at the Capitol. Three hundred business leaders across the state received remarks from the General Assembly leadership. After a morning of networking with other Chamber leaders, Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber, addressed the attendees with a warm welcome before introducing Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Dears. The program continued with additional remarks from House Majority Leader Don Scott, minority leader Todd Gilbert, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, & minority Leader Ryan McDougle.

Governor Glenn Youngkin was the luncheon keynote speaker. He gave an overview of current legislation that is particularly relevant to the business community, including ways to maintain Virginia's business-friendly environment, develop the workforce, provide affordable childcare, and uphold our right-to-work statute. Additionally, Governor Youngkin shared his insights regarding the WiseChoice Initiative. If you wish to learn more about WiseChoice, click the button below for more information. 

New Kent Chamber Events

Imagine a vibrant atmosphere filled with the savory aroma of delicious food trucks, each offering a unique and mouthwatering experience. Whether you're a fan of international cuisines, crave comfort classics, or seek innovative culinary creations, our Food Truck Palooza has something for everyone. 

Don't miss out on this delectable experience every 3rd Friday of each month! We look forward to seeing you at the New Kent Chamber's Inaugural Food Truck Palooza. For food truck palooza sign up, please email us: office@newkentchamber.org.

*Our Food Truck Palooza is postponed until Feb 16th, 2024 due to weather 

conditions. For more information regarding time and location please click the link to our events page.*

Member Spotlight

For more than 120 years, Chesapeake Bank has offered our customers the best financial products and services. But that’s just the beginning. Beyond Banking means making the communities we serve cleaner, stronger, and more prosperous. It means bringing our customers’ goals to life, solving their challenges, and setting them up for the future. Whether you need a loan for the business you’ve dreamed of starting, a new savings account for your grandkids, a first home mortgage, or a wealth management plan to   create your legacy, we’re the good partner who makes it happen.

Dianne Pillsbury is the Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for Chesapeake Bank, and her office is in the Chesapeake Bank Financial Center in Williamsburg. Dianne is the manager of the mortgage loan officers for Chesapeake Ban and works with them to continue building a strong mortgage team.

“I enjoy working with mortgage officers to help them find solutions for their borrowers to accomplish the dream of homeownership!”

Courtney Carlton is a Mortgage Loan Officer in the Williamsburg Region based out of our Five Forks Branch. Courtney started with Chesapeake Bank in 2019 as a Portfolio Manager in our Gloucester Commercial Lending Office, assisting mainly with residential lending.

“I love working for Chesapeake Bank and look forward to helping our customers with their residential needs!”

Fontaine Kamara is a Lending Specialist in the Williamsburg region based out of our Lafayette Lending Center. She has worked in residential home sales and mortgage lending in the Williamsburg/Hampton Roads for the past eight years.

Fontaine’s role as a Lending specialist gives her the flexibility to work with both residential mortgage loan customers and to provide lending services to small business owners, both current and prospective.

“I am excited to be a member of the lending team at Chesapeake Bank. I love being able to build relationships with my clients and to assist them with their borrowing needs.”

Chesapeake Bank does not currently volunteer in New Kent County, but we look forward to available opportunities to work with the New Kent County community. Chesapeake Bank believes in giving back to local communities, which will be the focus of Courtney, Fontaine, and me. 

Meet the Board

New Kent Happenings

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