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Congratulations to the Winning Golf Team: 
MD Associates -
Michael Saunders, Robert Haskins, Chip Childress, Michael Pastore

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​Executive Order 55 from Governor of Virginia
On March 30, Governor Ralph Northam issued a Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 55) requiring all Virginians to stay home, with a few exceptions. Individuals are allowed to travel for essential services only, which includes going to the grocery store, picking up medication, caring for sick family members, and picking up items from restaurants and other essential retailers. The order goes into effect immediately and remains in place until June 10, 2020. Additionally, all higher education institutions are required to stop all in-person classes and instruction, and all Virginia beaches are closed except for fishing and exercise.
 
“We are in a public health crisis, and we need everyone to take this seriously and act responsibly,” said Governor Northam. “Our message to Virginians is clear: stay home. We know this virus spreads primarily through human-to-human contact, and that’s why it’s so important that people follow this order and practice social distancing. I’m deeply grateful to everyone for their cooperation during this unprecedented and difficult time.”

EO 55 serves to reinforce the guidelines previously outlined in EO 53, which places restrictions on the following three categories of businesses:

1. Recreational and entertainment businesses, like bowling alleys and movie theaters, must close;
2. Restaurants and other businesses providing food and beverage services, like breweries and wineries, may only offer takeout and delivery services, as long as they are able to comply with social distancing and hygiene requirements; and
3. Non-essential brick and mortar stores may stay open as long as they restrict their stores to 10 patrons or less, not including staff, and comply with social distancing recommendations.

Professional businesses not listed above must utilize telework as much as possible. Where telework is not feasible, such businesses must adhere to social distancing recommendations, enhanced sanitizing procedures, and apply relevant workplace guidance from state and federal authorities, including CDC, OSHA, and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. 

All businesses deemed essential, and guidelines for operating during the pandemic can be found in Executive Order 55 and Executive Order 53. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce will continue to update the COVID-19 Resource Center as more information and resources become available to the business community.

The chamber is joining the Bay Center in a panel discussion about COVID 19
Friday June 5th, 12-1 pm
submit your questions here!

Virginia sources for COVID 19 
HERE

Latest  Openings-
Middleneck News
Rappahannock Record
Town Of Kilmarnock
Resources for your Business 

Virginia Chamber- Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work- Survey Here

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​Business After Hours                  Chamber Golf Classic
After Hours Calendar:  Right Here!                                        May 14th, 2020  Golden Eagle Golf Course (postponed)
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Our Mission

Here at the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce we work hard to focus on our mission "...to support and promote economic activities which will enhance and strengthen the local business we serve."

We invite you to join us at our many networking events and programs and to invest in each other to strengthen our Chamber of Commerce and community.

We maintain the small town atmosphere that residents and guest have come to enjoy. Visit us when you can and see for yourself why Lancaster County continues to be a great place to live and work. Small town living at its best!   

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