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

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Key takeaway: Outdated hardware and software aren't just an inconvenience — they're a hidden productivity and security drain.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