Wittman Hosts Tax Roundtable with Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
Rep. Rob Wittman recently hosted a roundtable in York County with the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce for local business owners to discuss their experiences and the impact tax reform will have on their businesses.
The discussion focused specifically on H.R. 1, or One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4.
Participants included Virginia State Senator Danny Diggs; Virginia Delegate Chad Green; Virginia Delegate A.C. Cordoza; Chris Davidson, ORCA Strategies; Christopher Galosi, Wild Geese Trading, LLC; Mike Lewis, President, Yorktown Insurance Company; Toni Chavis, CEO, TTC Enterprises & Opulent Designs; Junior Coxton, Coxton’s Gold Team Collision Auto Center; Chuck Worley, Worley’s Home HVAC/Plumbing Services; MaryJo Braeutigam, Mid-Atlantic; Tracy Harsey, York Chamber; Robert Duckett, Commercial Real Estate & Home Builders Association; Mike Deluca, Poquoson Police Dept, and Yorktown Pawn and Gun Store; Trevor Webb, Delegate Chad Green staff; Sean Cronin, JP Morgan Chase Bank & Mid-Atlantic Commercial; Darren Williams, York County Department of Economic & Tourism; Doug Holroyd, York County Board of Supervisors; Sheila Noll, York County Board of Supervisors; Tom Shepperd, York County Board of Supervisors; Diane Pitluga-Irvine, Yorktown Flower Shoppe; Steve Barrs, CEO, Barrs Contractor; Woody Andrews, Legal Shield/ID Shield and Buddy Spencer, CEO, Principal Broker, Mid-Atlantic Commercial Realty.
Wittman Hosting Job Fair
Rep. Rob Wittman’s office is hosting a job fair Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Henrico Public Schools Adult Education Complex from 11 am to 2 p.m.
This event is designed to help constituents and job seekers connect with local employers, according to the congressman’s office.
James City County Housing Office to Host Renters Workshop
James City County’s Housing Office is hosting a free workshop for renters on Aug. 26 from noon or 6 p.m. at the Human Services Center.
The one-hour workshop will cover rights, new laws, tips on being a good renter and how to address issues with landlords, according to the county. Kids activities and snacks will be provided.
The workshop is offered in-person or virtual. Visit jccvahousing.gov or call 757-259-5340 to register or for additional information.
James City County to Host Government Center Information Sessions
James City County is hosting two public information sessions about the proposed James City County Government Center.
Both sessions will be held at Legacy Hall in New Town. Participants will have the opportunity to view details about the building’s design and ask questions, the county said.
- Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m.
- Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m.
For more information about the Government Center, visit the website.
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces Change in Leadership
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently announced Cathie J. Vick has resigned as President and CEO of the Chamber to pursue other opportunities.
Linda Stanley, Chair of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Jennifer Siciliano, Vice Chair, will see the chamber through the transition, the chamber said. In addition, Barry DuVal, former President and CEO, will continue as a senior consultant to the board through the end of the year.
The Chamber thanked Vick for her service and wishes her the best in her future endeavors. A national search for the next President and CEO will begin immediately, the chamber said.
WJCC Schools Third Annual Give Back Week Strengthens Community Bonds
For the third consecutive year, dozens of WJCC Schools leaders put the community first by volunteering during WJCC Schools Give Back Week.
According to WJCC Schools, school and division leaders rolled up their sleeves alongside local organizations to make real impact beyond their schools to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Volunteers helped with projects ranging from sorting food and clothing donations to environmental cleanup and educational outreach.
During time at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, WJCC Schools volunteers assembled 360 boxes of non-perishable staples totaling about 9,000 pounds of food. Other volunteers sized and labeled clothing to help ensure the FISH Inc. clothes closet is stocked before school starts, while still others interacted with hundreds of young readers during Terrific Tuesday and Fun Friday at Williamsburg Regional Library. Some even got their steps in while cleaning up two to three miles of the Virginia Capital Trail, among many other noteworthy projects, according to the division.
According to WJCC Schools, Give Back Week, has grown into a cornerstone of the division’s Summer Leadership Institute.
