Mission Statement
- To promote understanding and strengthen relationships among all businesses in the Ghent neighborhood
- To increase the positive visibility of the Ghent Business Association members.
- To build a sense of community, friendship and cooperation among all businesses and the neighborhoods they serve.
- To guide and oversee the beautification, preservation,and development of the business community.
- To provide a positive and influential liaison with the surrounding neighborhoods, other civic organizations, and elected or appointed city and state officials.
- To continually strive to increase the safety and quality of life in the neighborhood.
- To have fun while working and playing together.
- Take your membership and benefits to the next level with one of our special Premium Membership options.
2012 Officers
President
Jack Plomgren • Rapid Refill
962-6030 • jack.plomgren@rapidrefillink.net
Vice President
Ted Warren • Charlie’s Café
620-8257 • tedkwarren@yahoo.com
Corresponding Secretary
Jim O’Brien • Edward Jones
622-2892 • jobrien155@cox.net
Immediate Past President
Patrick Moore • Moore, Moore & Christensen
423-5005 • pat@mmcbenefitsllc.com
Treasurer
Gabriel Christensen • Moore, Moore & Christensen
423-5005 • gabriel@mmcbenefitsllc.com
Recording Secretary
Elyse Brown • Ronald McDonald House
627-5386 • ebrown@rmhcnorfolk.com
Board of Directors
Ted Baker Baker’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts
Matt Bakey Ghent Computer, Inc
Mark Carrier Fitness Together
Heather Cima Bank of Hampton Roads
Fadi Debbas ABC Consulting
Norma Dorey Changes Hairstyling & City Spa
Taso Emmanuelidis Acclaimed Events
Ted Enright S.L. Nausbaum
Rowena Fullinwider Rowena’s
Luke Grimble Ynot Pizza
Ian Holder Merrill Lynch
Claus Ihlemann Palace Shops
Rick Jackson Jackson Property
Kelly Johnson Old Point National Bank
Pam Katrancha Garden Gazebo
Adam Jobe BB&T
Richard Katz New Belmont
Doug Knack William E. Wood & Associates
Richard Levin Levin’s of Virginia
Jeff Maisey Veer Magazine
Dave McDonald Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
Jennifer McDonald McSquared Media Design & Veer Mag.
Jerry Meltsner No Frill Bar and Grill, Dog-n-Burger
Jim Newsom Southern Bank
Jim Owens Harvey Lindsay Comm. Real Estate
Robert Roman Decorum Furniture
Mike Shipp East Coast Bicycles
Ken Suddith New Vision Media Services
Ashley Swindell Nancy Chandler & Associaties
Thom Vourlas Naro Cinema