2nd Annual Spring Swing Invitational Drives Workforce Development in Louisa County
ZION CROSSROADS, VA — The Louisa Forward Foundation and the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), hosted the 2nd Annual Spring Swing Invitational on Monday, April 21, at the private Spring Creek Golf Club, bringing together more than 80 business and community leaders to raise funds in support of workforce development and local scholarships.
The event serves as a cornerstone initiative to support graduating seniors at Louisa County High School pursuing higher education at Piedmont Virginia Community College, while also strengthening public-private partnerships focused on workforce advancement.
“This event is about more than golf. It’s a chance to come together around a shared vision for growing Louisa County’s talent pipeline,” said Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce and Louisa Forward Foundation. “The collaboration between business, education, and community is what makes this initiative impactful.”
🏆 Tournament Winners:
1st Place: Jefferson Home Builders
2nd Place: Trane & Louisa County Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE)
3rd Place: Harris Company
The day began with coffee and muffins from Bethel Brews & Bites, followed by 18 holes on one of Virginia’s top-rated courses. On-course snacks, a boxed lunch, and a awards reception sponsored by Clark Technologies capped off the day. The reception featured “Puttin’ for Prizes”, a fun contest that raised additional funds, as well as workforce partner displays.
2025 Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Piedmont Virginia Community College
Player Lunch: JE Richards
Awards Reception: Clark Technologies
Coffee & Snacks: Walmart Distribution Center #7016
Beverage Stations: Harris Company and Long Fence
Golf Carts: Trane Charlottesville and Classic Hits SAMFM
Driving Range: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Shirley Contracting Company
Closest to the Pin: Hantzmon Wiebel
Additional Supporters: Dominion Energy, Grimm + Parker Architecture, Jefferson Home Builders, Nielsen, S&N Communications, Rock Spring Contracting, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Louisa County Public Schools CTE
The event was made possible by volunteers from Louisa County Public Schools Career & Technical Education, who managed team signage and registration, and by Jacob Capozella, who provided photography. Students from PVCC, led by Ken Wilborn, designed custom Spring Swing keepsakes for all participants.
Event Leadership:
Planning Committee: (Chair) Dr. Scott Jefferies, PVCC, Bo Bundrick (LCPS CTE), Ken Wilborn (PVCC)
Onsite Volunteers: Sarah Brown-Campello (Clark Construction), Jo Trietman (The Acuity Group), Rhonda Reinhardt (Cruiseplanners), Laura Watts (Berkshire Hathaway), Nate Wash (Haymaker Auto Repair)
About the Louisa Forward Foundation:
The Louisa Forward Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in collaboration with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce to strengthen Louisa County’s economic vitality through leadership, education, and workforce initiatives.