Commonwealth Conversations with Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears

April 16, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)

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The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the second year of our Commonwealth Conversations speaker series. This series promises to deliver thought-provoking discussions featuring prominent figures, led by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President, Cliff Fleet. Past speakers have included influential personalities such as Carly Fiorina, Senator Mark Warner, and BK Fulton.

Commonwealth Conversations: A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.

Join us for a compelling conversation with Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, a dynamic leader who presides over the Senate and contributes to key state initiatives through various boards, commissions, and councils. These include the Board of Trustees of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the Center for Rural Virginia; the Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Tourism Authority; the Virginia Military Advisory Council, the Commonwealth Preparedness Council and the Council on Virginia's Future. 

About Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears:

Winsome Earle-Sears, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, immigrated to the United States at the age of six. She is proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to her various appointments, she has served as the Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education; and as a presidential appointee to the US Census Bureau, as co-chair of the African American Committee; and the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Winsome was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the first Black female elected statewide, and the first naturalized female elected to statewide office. She is also the first female Veteran to be elected to statewide office.

As Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears presides over the Senate when they are in a legislative session and casts the tie-breaking vote. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor serves on various state boards and commissions: Virginia Tourism Authority, Virginia Military Advisory Council, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, The Center for Rural Virginia, Secure and Resilient Commonwealth Panel, as well as serving as the national Secretary of the Aerospace States Association (ASA), and as the Chair of the Virginia chapter of ASA (2023). Her office has been represented on the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Alliance (VAAMA) since 2022. The Lieutenant Governor is also a Fellow at the Hunt Kean Leadership Institute. Education has been and continues to be a focus of the Lieutenant Governor.

In her efforts to hear from as many Virginians as possible, the Lieutenant Governor has traveled over 28,000 miles across the Commonwealth since coming into office. An often-requested speaker, the Lieutenant Governor has headlined numerous events across the Commonwealth and across the nation.

A former program manager for the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and VISTA volunteer, Winsome is a trained electrician and successful businesswoman. However, Winsome is most proud of her community work leading a men’s prison ministry and as director of a women’s homeless shelter. She holds a B.A. in English with a minor in Economics, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Government. Winsome and her husband, Terence, have two daughters Katia and Janel, in addition to DeJon, and granddaughters Victoria and Faith, who are now looking into the face of God.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, April 16th 
• Location: Williamsburg Inn, Regency Room
• Schedule:
  • Check-in: 8:00 AM
  • Breakfast: 8:15 AM
  • Program Start: 8:30 AM

Sponsorship Opportunities: Leverage this unique platform to enhance your brand visibility and align with influential leaders and decision-makers. Sponsorship packages are designed to provide exposure and engagement opportunities.

Gold Sponsor – $1,400 per event:

• One Reserved Table (8 Tickets) with Priority Seating
• Logo Displayed on Reserved Table
• Logo Linked on Commonwealth Conversations Event Webpage
• 1/4 Page Color Ad Featured in Commonwealth Conversations Pamphlet
• Social Media Recognition as Gold Sponsor
• Logo Featured in Weekly Newsletter
• Logo Featured in Post-Event Email to Attendees

Silver Sponsor – $1,000 per event:

• One Reserved Table (8 Tickets) with Priority Seating
• Logo Displayed on Reserved Table
• Logo Linked on Commonwealth Conversations Event Webpage
• Logo Featured in Commonwealth Conversations Pamphlet
• Social Media Recognition as Silver Sponsor
• Name Featured in Weekly Newsletter

Bronze Sponsor – $750 per event:

• One Reserved Table (8 Tickets)
• Logo Displayed on Reserved Table
• Name Linked on Commonwealth Conversations Event Webpage
• Name Included in Commonwealth Conversations Pamphlet
• Social Media Recognition as Bronze Sponsor
• Name Included in Weekly Newsletter

Join us in making Commonwealth Conversations a resounding success by becoming a sponsor. Your support not only enhances your brand’s visibility but also contributes to fostering meaningful discussions that shape the future of our community.

Ticket Prices (include breakfast):

• Individual Tickets:
  • Members: $55
  • Prospective Members: $80
• Tables of 8 (Reserved Seats with Company Logo):
  • Members: $500
  • Prospective Members: $700

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with influential leaders in our community.

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For more information and to secure your sponsorship, please contact Lauren Moore at laurenmoore@williamsburgchamber.com . We look forward to partnering with you for this prestigious event!

Location

Williamsburg Inn