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H-V Chamber Members Encouraged to Host Business After Hours

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-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. Business After Hours is a great opportunity to showcase your business.

What is a Business-After-Hours?

Business-After-Hours (BAH) is a social/networking function arranged by the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce, by and for HVCC member companies.

Purpose

It provides an outstanding evening of fun, food and fellowship between Chamber members and their guests. With a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers, hosting a BAH is a unique opportunity to showcase your business. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce your particular products and/or services to fellow chamber members.

One of the obvious benefits of hosting a BAH is name exposure. Your event will be listed in a variety of places including Focus newsletter, HVCC website, Facebook page, reminders and in our weekly email (through fax, learn more at gmailfaxhelp.com) to our Chamber membership. After the event is over we will include a sponsor photo in the Chamber’s Focus newsletter and all of the photos from the evening will be posted in an album on our Facebook page. You may submit a short article to be included with the photos.

Another notable benefit of being a sponsor is that we will give to you all of the attendee business cards that we collect at the event! Attendance is free to members and prospective members who are in the Chamber database.

Call the Chamber Office to schedule a date

This will ensure an “official” date on the HVCC calendar. Office staff maintains the Chamber calendar, and will help you decide a date that is non-conflicting, and would be optimum for both your business and Chamber members. The BAH is usually held on Monday through Thursdays, 5:15-7 p.m.

Decide the type of After Hours that you would like to sponsor

It can be a simple affair or elaborate depending on your preferences. Some considerations include: An open house with sandwiches and/or appetizers and beverages? Do you want to have the food catered (easier for you, but more expensive)? There are Chamber businesses in the food industry that would be glad to assist you.

RSVP List

The Chamber takes the RSVP’s and can give you an approximate head count two days prior to the event.

Make your After Hours “inviting”!

Themed events are festive and attractive to Chamber members. The possibilities are endless! Most of all – have fun and if you need any assistance, call the Chamber office.

Entertainment

Entertainment is welcome but not necessary.

Door Prizes

Door prizes are also attractions to the BAH. Most local businesses will provide you with door prizes for the BAH recognition at the event if you ask them ahead of time. Or, you can provide goods and/ or services from your business.

Set Up

You will need to have your space ready by 5 p.m the day of the BAH. Please provide a table and two chairs for registration and name tags at the entrance of your business. Chamber staff and/or ambassadors will register guests here and pass out name tags.

Program

Just after the event has started, Chamber President, John Barnes, will welcome the BAH attendees, thank you as the host and your company. He will also make any Chamber related announcements and then turn the floor over to your spokesperson for a sponsor address. Once announcements are finished, door prizes will be given out.

Weather Contingencies

If you are holding an outside BAH, you should have a rain plan in place and notify the Chamber of your rain plan so we can properly inform the membership.

Questions

We are here to help and want to see you succeed in business and become a viable asset to the Henderson-Vance County business community! If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Chamber office at 252-438-8414; Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Administration and Events sandra@hendersonvance.org; Jay Andrews, Director of Membership jay@hendersonvance.org; John Barnes, President john@hendersonvance.org

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Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance Co. Regional Farmer’s Market – Sat. May 26

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Vance County Regional Farmer’s Market – 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson

Currently open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Starting June 6th, open Wednesdays and Saturdays

Anticipated Vendors:

Adcock Farm – canned goods/ceramics

Apple Hill Farm – vegetable plants & roses

Backroad Farm & Vineyard – wine, lettuce & kale

Creative Gifts for Missions – embroidery & ceramics

Dixon & Sons Farm – strawberries & pork

Donation Station – Farmer Foodshare

Faulkner Family Farms – Meat & pork

Five Crows over Lick Skillet – Jewelry

Glover Gifts – Crafts Galore

Harvey Hills Farms – plants, herbs & flowers

JASM Farms – strawberries, onions, turnips, broccoli

Jerri’s Things – Crocheted shawls, hats, scarves

Kelly Lynn Photography – photos, prints, tattoo art

Master Gardeners – gardening advice

Orelly’s Curry Q Sauces – Carribean meat sauces, honey & molasses

Pretty Tough Stuff – Bracelets & jewelry

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Ribbon-Cuttings for Handyman Solutions/Mold & Moisture Medics

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-Information courtesy, Sandra C. Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Handyman Solutions at 10 a.m. and Mold and Moisture Medics at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Both ribbon-cuttings will be held at 129 E. Parker Street in Henderson.

All available Chamber Ambassadors are asked to attend.

If your business is celebrating a milestone anniversary, contact Jay Andrews at jay@hendersonvance.org to schedule a ribbon cutting.

Vance County NC

Public Safety Committee to Meet Tues., June 5

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board, County of Vance

Please be informed that Vance County’s public safety committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room.  Topics to be discussed include fire service restructure and EMS matters.

All commissioners are invited to attend.

Oxford Board of Commissioners Finance Committee to Meet Wed., May 30

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The Finance Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 1:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street. This meeting is a continuation of the May 17 meeting to discuss the FY 2018-2019 budget.

All those interested are invited to attend.

 

Annual Warren Co. Chamber Meeting Set for Thurs., June 14

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— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook

— by Craig Hahn

One of my favorite events of the year connected with the Chamber is our Annual Meeting. Not only is it a chance to enjoy a great meal with some wonderful people, it’s also a chance for us to celebrate Warren Couny, our strong business community and the things we’ve accomplished over the past year.

Now, when I joined the Chamber in 2015 our Annual Meeting was in October…even though our year runs from July through June. As we started 2018 I asked our Board of Directors why we held the meeting in October instead of near our fiscal year start…and we couldn’t come up with a reason.

So, to help kick off your Summer and to begin a new tradition, our Annual Meeting is going to be held on Thursday, June 14 this year. This year’s meeting is sponsored by our long-time supporters at Maria Parham Health of Henderson. The Social Hour will be sponsored by Warren Estate.

We have a treat for you in our location for this year’s meeting: The Old Cotton Gin at the corner of Franklin & Hall Streets in Warrenton. I know you’re going to be blown away by the incredible renovations that Anne & Tommy have done over the past 1.5 years. Dinner will be catered by Honey’s Kitchen…a local chef that is becoming the favorite for a number of groups hosting events here in Warren County.

The time is 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and tickets are the same as 2017…$25 each. Look for your official invitation, more details and tickets to go on sale later this week. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in 3 weeks!

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Franklin County Sheriff

Two Raleigh Residents Arrested for Breaking/Entering in Franklin Co.

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff

On May 23, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Franklinton Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Short Mans Way, Franklinton NC. The two agencies along with Probation and Parole established a perimeter and eventually Alexander Malik Morris and Steven Martin Cannady were taken into custody.

Alexander Malik Morris, of Guard Hill Drive in Raleigh, was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and/or Enter a Residence, one (1) count of Possession of Burglary Tools and one (1) count of Injury to Real Property. Alexander Malik Morris was also served on a warrant for two (2) counts of Discharge Weapon into Occupied Property and one (1) count of Felony Conspiracy. 

Steven Martin Cannady

Alexander Malik Morris

Steven Martin Cannady, of Missionary Ridge Drive in Raleigh, was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and/or Enter a Residence, one (1) count of Possession of Burglary Tools and one (1) count of Injury to Real Property. Steven Martin Cannady was also served with one outstanding warrant for Assault on a Female.

Alexander Malik Morris is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under an $80,000.00 secured bond.

Steven Martin Cannady is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $55,000.00 secured bond.

This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Nick Kapl at 919-340-4344.

Town Talk 05/24/18

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News 05/24/18

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NC Coop Extension

Cooperative Extension with Jean Bell 05/24/18

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Bullying

Bullying is a serious problem today. Bullying can range from mean teasing to threats and physical violence. Bullying can be verbal, physical, digital harassment, and even extortion of money or exclusion from activities. According to stopbullying.gov 28% of kids in grades 6-12 say they have been bullied at school and about 30% of kids admit to bullying another child. Most of this school bullying happens in middle school grades, but bullying can happen anywhere or anyplace, not just at school. Cyberbullying is bullying on a digital platform. Cyberbullying can happen on social media, through text messaging, or while playing online games. Cyberbullying is reported by about 20% of teens, and the incidence may be even higher.

Parents need to be on the lookout for signs that a child is being bullied or is bullying others since most kids who are being bullied may not say anything to parents or ask for help.  Some warning signs to watch out for are changes in your child’s behavior. These changes can include unexplainable physical injuries, lost or destroyed clothes, books or electronics, frequent headaches, stomach aches or even faking illness to get out of going to school, changes in eating habits, like skipping meals or binge eating, difficulty sleeping, loss of interest in school or activities, avoidance of friends, noticeable increases or decreases of screens and texting, hiding their screens when others are near, avoiding social situations, and self-destructive behaviors such as harming themselves or talk of suicide. Kids who are targets of bullies are often perceived as different from their peers. The differences may be that they are short, tall, fat or thin, don’t have “cool” clothes or shoes, or have a different religion or sexual orientation.  Signs a child may be bullying others could include getting into physical or verbal fights, aggressive behavior, blaming others for their problems, worrying about being popular or having unexplained extra money or belongings.

Bullying is linked to negative outcomes for the child who is being bullied and the child who is the bully. Kids who are bullied are often depressed, lonely, have health complaints and are more likely to drop out of school. Kids who are bullied have been known to retaliate against their bullies through violent measures. Many school shooters have had a history of being bullied. Children who are bullies often engage in other violent and risky behaviors and are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, get into fights, and be abusive to spouses or children as adults.

Adults can help prevent bullying by helping kids understand bullying and encouraging then to talk about bullying if they are a victim or if they see bullying. Give kids tips on how to stand up to bullies. Parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing online, and monitor their kids’ social media use. Parents can check histories or even use apps to do this. Make sure you have your child’s passwords and establish rules for media use. Some good rules are to make sure your child never gives others their passwords or information and to treat everyone with respect and never post or forward anything negative about others. Keep the lines of communication open with your kids. Spend time each day talking to your kids and let them know you will listen to problems when they need to talk. Model respectful behavior towards others. When you are online, be respectful to others, even if you are posting comments.