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BRMC 2012 Cavalcade of Music Fund Raiser

Posted March 6, 2012 at 7:19 PM
We have a great show lined up for the Cavalcade of Music on Sunday, April 29. With the early notification that we sent out, some may be tempted to put it aside for later response, and then forget. Why not do it now, and assure your support for this, our only charity fund-raiser of each year. Better still -- sell some tickets to your friends and/or extended family. They will be glad you thought of them. (more...)

Valentine's Day event on Sunday, February 17, 2013

Posted February 1, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Join us for a Very Special Valentine's Day event on Sunday, February 17, 2013!!

Enjoy a special evening of Fine Dining at the elegant Brandermill Woods Club House. The evening begins at 6:00 with a welcome Open Bar Cocktail Reception featuring a full selection of spirits and wine, with butler served Mini Quiche and bar snacks. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

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May 3, 2012 Meeting

Posted March 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Monica Hughes. the Executive Director of the Chesterfield Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), will be the speaker for the May meeting of BRMC. (more...)

Guided tour of the National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Posted January 14, 2013 at 10:13 AM
The BRMC has arranged a special guided tour of the National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport. The date is Wednesday, March 20, 2013. (more...)

National Monuments, April 18

Posted March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM
BRMC Social Committee Vice-chair Bal Dighe has done it again!.He has arranged a wonderful day-tour of two National Monuments, with transportation by luxury motorcoach at just $35.00 per person, including taxes and gratuity,--- provided we have a minimum of 40 persons, and we can accommodate up to 56. (more...)

November 5, 2026 Meeting

Posted October 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Our guest will be Neil Luther, director of Chesterfield’s Parks and Recreation Dept.

Business leaders are reluctant to discuss AI publiclyNew

Posted October 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Richmond BizSense offers numerous panel discussions for educating the metro business community and often too many business leaders volunteer to serve on those panels. But one topic -— artificial intelligence —fails to attract qualified speakers to serve. That’s what BizSense founder Aaron Kremer told those who gathered at the October meeting of the Brandermill Region Men’s Club (BRMC). While it is obviously a hot topic of discussion nationwide, AI appears to be a subject local business leaders don’t want to offer their experience and opinions on.< (more...)

VDOT and CDOT work well together

Posted August 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Despite having among the largest responsibilities for a state department of transportation in the United States, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) recently retired assistant district engineer for planning, programming and project development assured members of the Brandermill Region Men’s Club that VDOT and CDOT (Chesterfield’s Department of Transportation) work well together. That was the assessment of Mark Riblett, who retired on August 1 having worked for CDOT for 13 years before serving 27 years with VDOT. (more...)

June 4, 2026 Meeting

Posted May 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Chesterfield Administrator Dr. Joe Casey will provide an overview of county operations. Late last year, Dr. Casey announced his retirement effective July 1 so we expect it will be a look back also and perhaps what retirement looks like for him.

Fellowship begins around 9:15A with the speaker’s program starting at 10AM after the Pledge of Allegiance is presented. Follow the BRMC signage to locate our meeting space. The meeting ends about 11AM. Guests are very welcome to join us for the program.


Chesterfield’s approved FY27 budget increases 4.7% to $1.09 billion

Posted April 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The FY27 budget that starts July 1 lowers the car tax rate and expands tax relief for seniors and sets aside initial funding toward $220 million for Chesterfield’s fourth water source. The real adjusted General Budget retains the $1,767 per capita spending of the current budget and is slightly less than ten years ago in 2017. Chesterfield is the fastest growing county in Virginia. (more...)