Thirteen Graduate from Leadership Vance 2016
Thirteen business leaders graduated Tuesday, August 2nd from the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program during its 27th annual graduation at the Henderson Country Club. Since the program began 27 years ago, over 300 people have graduated from the program, which is designed to enhance community leadership by offering participants knowledge and awareness of opportunities and issues facing Vance County. The program provides a series of educational and participatory experiences as well as opportunities for dialogue and relationship building. Topics covered include education, human services, local and state government, healthcare, public safety, business, history, team building, and leadership lessons. The purpose of the program is to identify, educate, challenge and honor a select group of Vance County citizens who have demonstrated an aptitude for leadership.
Henderson-Vance Chamber President John Barnes and Chamber Membership Director Annette Roberson were on hand to congratulate the leadership graduates. Barnes on behalf of the Chamber’s Board and staff welcomed and congratulated the participants on completing the program. Roberson commended the graduates for enriching their awareness of Henderson and Vance County’s community and business resources. She encouraged each of the participants to take the next step and get involved, taking an active leadership role, in the community and to stay in touch with each other.
From the first meeting to the Graduation Ceremony, students are informed, engaged and encouraged to make a difference in their own personal, individual way. We visit organizations and institutions during the five-months, challenging participants to listen, learn, teach, think and do with an expanded, broader vision of the paths to take to move our community forward and to better the quality of life for all its citizens.
“We are proud that our Leadership Vance Program provides opportunities for those in our business community to cultivate and enhance their leadership skills and abilities. Equally important, the program gives participants a unique perspective to the many aspects of our community and encourages service to the community beyond work obligations,” said Membership and Program Director, Annette Roberson.
For more information about Leadership Vance, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 252-438-8414.
Steve Owens and Summertime return for final Meet Me in the Street of the Year tomorrow night
Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and network while enjoying great live music in a casual atmosphere. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run through 8:30 tomorrow evening.
Steve Owens and Summertime will be playing a unique blend of Carolina Beach, Southern Soul, and Rock-N-Roll. The band is made up of some of the finest vocalist and musicians in the southeast. Steve Owens and Summertime sets the mark at each performance with their High Energy and passion to entertain.
Mark your calendars. Come on out and join the Chamber and this awesome band as they play all the songs that you love to hear. Its free entertainment for your enjoyment along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.
This free outdoor concert is made available by Presenting sponsors, Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, PRIM Development and Residential Rentals, and Toyota of Henderson; Gold sponsors, Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center, and Waste Industries; Silver sponsors, BB&T, CenturyLink, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation, Walmart DC 6091, and Wake Electric Membership Corporation; Bronze sponsors, AA Self Storage, Document Systems Inc., Express Employment and Satterwhite Marina; Contributor sponsors are Franklin Brothers Nursery, KARTS, Kerr Lake Cornhole and Vinyl Graphics, Sam’s Club, Servpro, Sheetz, and Woodforest National Bank . Food sponsors are Chic-fil-A and Farmer Johns. Media sponsors are The Daily Dispatch, WIZS 1450 AM and WLUS 98.3 FM.
KARTS will also be on hand to provide free transportation after the concert for individuals who needed assistance home.
For more information, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber at 252-438-8414.
MGM Products has selected Vance County for their expansion location
The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce that MGM Products Inc. located in Conyers, Georgia has decided to locate in the Henderson-Vance County Industrial Park as their second manufacturing facility in the United States. They have signed a five-year lease of 1020 Commerce Drive.
The company, which is a sheet metal fabricator, produces products that ensure the stability of HVAC equipment that is fastened to the roof tops of buildings. They will initially employ some ten individuals and anticipate doubling that within one year.
MGM will be holding a Job Fair in conjunction with NCWORKS at the NCWORKS office at 857 South Beckford Drive on September 7th.
Matthew Jenkins, Operations Manager for MGM Products, commented that the company looks forward to starting operations in early Fall of 2016. Jenkins expressed his appreciation to Thilo Hessler (owner of the property), the EDC as well as Job Corps, Workforce Services, and Vance-Granville Community College for their assistance and involvement in the project.
(The preceding was a press release from the office of Stuart Litvin)
Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Marijuana Arrest
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:
Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537
Age: 53
Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages
Bond: $7,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016
The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC National Guard Counter Drug Support Program arrested the above individual after spotting approximately 20 mature Marijuana Plants on the property of 560 Little Rosewood Lane. A further search of the property uncovered a homemade distillery and approximately four gallons or more of non-tax paid liquor and approximately 55 gallons of mash waiting to be processed. The estimated street value of the Marijuana is $1,200 per plant and $100 per gallon of non-tax paid liquor.
Wineries celebrate N.C. Wine Month in September
Wine lovers will have plenty of ways to celebrate the state’s $1.7 billion wine and grape industry in September during North Carolina Wine and Grape Month.
The annual celebration aligns with the traditional harvest season of grapes across the state. The N.C. Wine and Grape Growers Council, which promotes the industry, is encouraging consumers to visit local wineries during the month.
“North Carolina is home to more than 180 wineries, and each one is as unique as the wines it offers,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “On top of that, the state has 525 grape growers from the mountains to the coast.”
The state has four American Viticultural Areas: Yadkin Valley, Swan Creek, Haw River and Upper Hiwassee Highlands. Each is federally recognized for its distinctive combination of soil, climate, elevation and wine characteristics. Consumers can find a list of N.C. wineries with maps and contact information online at https://bit.ly/NCWineries.
Wineries will offer a variety of special events in September, from wine tastings and grape stomps to music festivals and farm-to-table dinners. Following are a few of the special events planned at wineries and vineyards across the state:
- Sept. 3 – Vineyard Deck Music Series at South Creek Winery in Nebo
- Sept. 4 – Grove Winery Wine & Song Concert Series in Gibsonville
- Sept. 10 – Duplin Winery’s Grape Stomp in Rose Hill
- Sept. 10 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at South Creek Winery in Nebo
- Sept. 16 – Grape Day at State Farmers Market in Raleigh
- Sept. 17 – Shine to Wine Festival in North Wilkesboro
North Carolina is the 10th-largest producer of wine in the nation and grows about 2,300 acres of grapes annually. The wine and grape industry employs nearly 8,000 workers across the state. More information about the industry is available at www.ncwine.org.