The Lake Anna Business Partnership marked it’s 20th anniversary at a special Business After Hours held September 20 at Lake Anna Winery.
Past presidents, founding members and past officers were recognized in a special legacy video project produced by Lake Anna Life Media group.
Founding member and the group’s first president, Steve Mudre was the keynote speaker. He noted why he started the business group and thanked founding members like Olivia Ryan, C.C. McCotter, Linda Martunessen and Dick Lukstat.
“I become involved out of the simple desire to bring more visitors and tourism to the lake, and hopefully business development would follow,” Mudre told Life & Times.
“A collective marketing effort from businesses was a proven way for us to do that.”
Over the 20-year history of LABP many memorable events have been held to build the business communinty and grow tourism. Some of the more notable efforts include Casino Nights, the Sunset Concert Series, the Lake Anna Holiday Open House and Lighted Boat Parade, Lakefest, Octoberfest, Lake Anna Restaurant Week, Member Appreciation Night, Persons of the Year recognitions, New Member Luncheons, the Lake Anna License plate and this summer’s 50th anniversary celebration for the lake.
A number of community outreach efforts have donated thousands of dollars to local charities like Habitat For Humanity, Rural Love, the New Bridge Fire & Rescue Foundation, the Belmont Foundation and the Louisa Resource Council.
The group has elected its 2023 Board of Directors: Jody Korman/President, Greg Dorazio/Vice President, Matt Custer/Treasurer, Lindsey McClellan/Secretary, C.C. McCotter/Past President, Libby Sandridge, Lionel Carter, Brian Gilbreth, Robin Wheeler, Tammy Prestipino, Bob Kulakowski, Ronda Guill and Jacob Conley.
