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Business Community to Tour New Simonsdale Elementary School

HAMPTON ROADS, VA — The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Portsmouth Public Schools, will present the Portsmouth State of Education Reception/Tour on Wednesday, November 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the new Simonsdale Elementary School (4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth).  Dr. David Stuckwisch, Superintendent of Portsmouth Public Schools, will provide the business community with insight on how the local public education systems work together to prepare tomorrow's leaders.  Attendees will then be led on a tour of the brand new, state-of-the-art educational facilities at Simonsdale Elementary School.

 The event, which includes refreshments, is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for prospective members.  For individual reservations, go to Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com. The Chamber thanks sponsors: Kerma Medical Products, Inc. (Presenting); Dominion Virginia Power (Platinum); Cox Communications (Media) and The George Washington University Hampton Roads Center (Silver).

About the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com

 The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-based business organization. The Chamber is a vigorous advocate for the economic success of its nearly 2,000 member businesses, which employ more than 280,000 men and women in southeastern Virginia.  The Chamber promotes Hampton Roads’ healthy business climate through economic development, public policy initiatives, services and benefits to members.  The Chamber is dedicated to creating economic opportunity and enhancing the quality of life in Hampton Roads.

 Please contact Lisa Jones at 757-664-2531 or ljones@hrccva.com if you would like to attend and cover this event. 

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