Guests: Kaleigh Fincham, Director of Events, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce | Leslie Hicks, President & Founder, Cardinal Technology Solutions

Episode Summary

Janet tallks with Kaleigh and Leslie about the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's annual Charity Golf Classic — and the conversation takes a fun detour into the world of business IT along the way.

Event Details: TVRC Charity Golf Classic

• 📅 Date: Friday, May 22nd
• ⛳ Venue: Rock Harbor Golf Course
• 🏌️ Format: 18-hole best ball (captain's choice)
• 💰 Entry: Foursomes — $500 | Single players — $125
• 🎁 Prizes: Raffle prizes, full club sets, and a chance to win a car at hole 17
• 🍺 Beer cart included with registration
• 🚗 Car giveaway sponsor: Tri-State Nissan

Register: www.regionalchamber.biz Contact Kaleigh: [email protected]

Where the Money Goes

Proceeds benefit the TVRC Foundation Scholarship Fund, which supports:

• The Community Leadership Program (CLP) — celebrating its 30th year
• The Arising Leadership Program
• The Business Leadership Program

About Cardinal Technology Solutions

Leslie Hicks shares what Cardinal Tech does for businesses in the region:

• Managed IT services & help desk support
• Cybersecurity & government compliance (CMMC)
• Data backup & endpoint monitoring
• VoIP / phone systems
• Microsoft licensing management
• Website design, SEO, and social media content

Key takeaway: Outdated hardware and software aren't just an inconvenience — they're a hidden productivity and security drain. Cardinal helps businesses plan a healthy refresh cycle and right-size their technology investment.

Highlights from the Conversation

• Leslie's honest take on his golf game: "I don't keep score."
• The infamous hole 17 at Rock Harbor — heart-shaped, 35–40 feet up, and closer than it looks
• Why the CLP program has been replicated across Winchester and Frederick County
• The "iceberg" analogy for the true cost of old technology