The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council promotes and supports the business interests of our Region as it pertains to the defense industry and the military.
The defense industry plays a vital role in our community health, both economically and socially. The defense industry makes up more than one-third of our regional workforce, and this number will continue to grow with the additional jobs and people coming to the Region as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions. The defense industry has a major impact on our business community in bringing new service industries and high-tech businesses to our Region. Four of the top ten industries in the Fredericksburg Region that received Department of the Defense contract awards are classified as high technology industries and provide a higher than average wage for their employees.
The council serves as the liaison between the defense and civilian communities. In recognizing the role that the defense industry and the military play in our local economy, the Military Affairs Council is proactively working to support the local defense activities.
Upcoming Event
MAC Hosts D-Day Hero on July 1
The Military Affairs Council will host a Roundtable breakfast meeting featuring Joe Argenzio, the youngest D-Day survivor, on Thursday, July 16 at 8 a.m. The event will take place at theHospitality House & Conference Center in Central Park.
Joseph L. Argenzio entered the Army in 1944 and was assigned to the First Infantry Division (known as Big Red One), 3rd Battalion, 16th Infantry, "M" Co. On D-Day, at age 16, he was part of the first wave at Omaha Beach. Argenzio subsequently saw combat in France, Belgium and Germany, and participated in the liberation of Falkenau concentration camp in Czechoslovakia.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Joe’s compelling story. An excellent orator, Mr. Argenzio doesn’t mince words as he takes you through each dangerous step of his heart-wrenching combat journey.RSVP today by calling the Chamber’s front desk, 540-373-9400 or email heather@fredericksburgchamber.org. Reservations are $15 and will be accepted through Monday, July 13.
For more information about the Military Affairs Council, contact the MAC’s VP, Susan Spears at 540-373-9400 or susan@fredericksburgchamber.org.
This event is sponsored by PNC Bank, RPI Group and the Fredericksburg Hospitality House & Conference Center.
Click on the player above to see highlights of the presentation to the Military Affairs Council by Adm. Gary Roughead, USN, Chief of Naval Operations
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