Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s Next Gen: Intern Insights

The Valley Today

Our conversation for The Valley Business Today - Top of Virginia Regional Chamber edition - included Jenny Stover, the Director of Marketing and Communications, Kaleigh Fincham, Director of Programs & Events, and intern Jordyn Hansbrough, a sophomore at JMU.

Jordyn shares her delightful experience interning at the Chamber. She enthusiastically explains how she transitioned from a Marketing major to studying Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising at JMU, emphasizing how fun and hands-on her studies have been. Jordyn then talks about her brother's influence on her career path and the invaluable experience she’s gaining through her internship, which is preparing her for a bright future in content creation and marketing. Follow Top of Virginia Regional Chamber on Facebook and on Instagram to see Jordyn's work.

Jenny highlights how the Chamber facilitates internships to help build the future workforce, creating opportunities for students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Jenny also elaborates on the Chamber's mission to connect with the local schools to foster students’ professional growth.

Shifting gears, Kaleigh provides exciting details about upcoming gatherings like 'Hobnob in the Valley,' 'Valor Awards,' and the introduction of a new event: 'Business and Bourbon' planned for October. Jenny emphasizes the multitude of benefits Chamber memberships offer, from weekly e-blasts to potential advertising opportunities on their newly initiated banner ads. She encourages listeners, particularly business owners and professionals, to maximize their Chamber memberships for networking and promotional activities.