Charlottesville Chamber Partners with Business Consultant for Chapel Hill Exchange

Tapestry LLC's David Newsome outlines new strategic planning initiative with local chamber.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Business consultant David Newsome of Tapestry LLC in Charlottesville has announced a new strategic planning partnership with the local chamber of commerce. As part of the initiative, Newsome and the chamber will be traveling to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to exchange ideas with the Chapel Hill Chamber.

Why it matters

The Charlottesville chamber's collaboration with a local business consultant signals an effort to strengthen strategic planning and community engagement. The upcoming trip to Chapel Hill represents an opportunity for the two chambers to share best practices and explore potential synergies.

The details

Under the new partnership, Newsome and the Charlottesville chamber will work together on strategic planning initiatives to support local businesses. The highlight of the collaboration will be a trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina where the Charlottesville chamber will meet with their counterparts to discuss shared challenges and exchange ideas.

  • The partnership between Newsome and the Charlottesville chamber was announced on February 10, 2026.
  • The trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina is scheduled for the coming weeks.

The players

David Newsome

A business consultant at Tapestry LLC in Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce

The chamber of commerce in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to partner with the chamber on this strategic planning initiative. The trip to Chapel Hill will be a great opportunity to share ideas and explore potential synergies.”

— David Newsome, Business Consultant, Tapestry LLC (cvillerightnow.com)

What’s next

The Charlottesville Chamber and Tapestry LLC plan to share the outcomes of their Chapel Hill exchange with the local business community.

The takeaway

This partnership between a local business consultant and the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce demonstrates a commitment to strategic planning and community engagement, which could lead to new opportunities for local businesses.