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Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Chamber Announces Slate Of Officers for 2022

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The Granville County Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has announced its proposed slate of officers and board of directors for 2022, according to Chamber Executive Director Lauren B. Roberson. The bylaws allow for additional nominations by petition, but if none are received within the required time frame, the nominations will be closed and the slate of candidates will be considered elected.

Installation of the executive committee will take place at the annual banquet and the new officers will begin their roles in February.

Below are results of the nominating committee’s report:

  • President, Dan DiCarlo with Creedmoor Forest Products;
  • President-elect, Reba Bullock, VGCC;
  • Vice-President, Larry Wilson, Lewis Electric of Oxford;
  • Treasurer, Jason Finch, Union Bank;
  • Past-President, Cecilia Wheeler, VGCC.

Following are the board of directors slate:

Terms expire 2022: Andrew Swanner, Oxford Preparatory School; John Snow, Granville Health System

Terms expire 2023:  Sandra Pruitt, Granville Insurance Agency; Stan Winborne, Granville County Public Schools

Terms expire 2024:   Ruth Ann Bullock, Legal Shield; Eddie Caudle, Oxford Car & Truck

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Leadership Granville Deadline Fri, Aug 6

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Applications for the 2021-22 Leadership Granville class are due by Friday, Aug. 6.

The educational program, designed to offer leadership training and a broader knowledge of the county to its citizens, will kick off on Sept. 14.
Participants have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the community and become personally and professionally acquainted with the county’s structure and life while developing leadership skills and networking opportunities, according to a statement from Lauren Roberson, executive director of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Granville is sponsored by the local chamber, as well as Granville County Public Schools and Vance-Granville Community College.

Sessions involve field trips across the county, and include topics from county history and local government to recreational facilities, agriculture, business and industry.

Enrollment is limited. A limited number of scholarships are also available.

Applications are being taken until Aug. 6 and are available through the Granville County Chamber of Commerce Office, 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford, or online at https://granville-chamber.com/member-services/leadership-granville.

For more information, call the chamber office at 919.693.6125 or email Roberson at lauren@granville-chamber.com.

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Granville Co. Chamber: Participants Needed for 2020-21 Leadership Granville Program

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

As the Granville County Chamber of Commerce looks to the future and continues to address the uncertainties we may face in the coming months, it is a great moment to remind all citizens of the opportunities provided to inquiring minds as a participant in the 31st Leadership Granville Class.

Individuals with a sincere and genuine interest in future service to the community and those who have demonstrated commitment by previous community activities are encouraged to apply. 

The program provides an education on various facets of Granville County, and all graduates have praised the program for presenting many aspects of our county. Individuals interested in assuming leadership positions within their organization and/or community will find the knowledge gained in the program to be an asset.

Class sessions are tentatively set to begin mid-September 2020 and end with graduation in early April 2021. The program consists of approximately twenty sessions. The length of the sessions varies from daylong to half-day and some evenings.

Session highlights include leadership assessment and development, personal and group dynamics, county history, city-county-state governments, education, the arts, agriculture, economics-industry-small business, health services and volunteer agencies, human services, community support, tourism, judiciary and law enforcement, visiting manufacturers, farm, industries, businesses, etc.

Sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, Granville County Public Schools and Vance-Granville Community College, Leadership Granville offers citizens of Granville County the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the community and develop their leadership potential. It offers new citizens an opportunity to become personally and professionally acquainted with county structure and life, which can benefit their present and future leadership.

The Chamber remains committed to providing a quality program filled with content and experience. As the Steering Committee and the Chamber address the changes created by today’s environment, the Chamber is seeking a response from all county citizens who may have an interest in the 2020 – 2021 Leadership Granville Program.

Interested individuals should contact one of the Chamber’s office locations – 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford/Wanda, 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 1598 Highway #56, Butner-Creedmoor/Toni Anne, 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com to request an interest flyer for the 2020 – 2021 year. 

Granville Chamber, Health System to Welcome New Teachers

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— Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com

Save the Date for Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s New Teacher Welcome Event on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

The event will take place from 3 until 5 p.m. in the cafeteria of The Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St. in Oxford.

Sponsored by the Granville Health System, new teachers from Falls Lake Academy, Granville County Public Schools and Oxford Preparatory School will be welcomed to the community.

Donated items for 85 teacher gift bags are appreciated. Suggestions for gift bag items include office supplies, notepads, small notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc.

Meet and greet new teachers, enjoy conversation and refreshments.

Chamber members are invited to bring a table and share information about your business.

Those interested in having a business display or donating gift bag items should contact one of the Chamber’s office locations – 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford/Wanda, 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com or 1598 Highway #56, Butner/Toni Anne, 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.

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Granville Chamber Sunrise Forum; June 14; 7:45 a.m.

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— info provided by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce

The Granville County Chamber’s Sunrise Forum will be held June 14 at 7:45 a.m.  The program will feature Granville County Manager Mike Felts.

Enjoy a light breakfast and informative presentation.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 919.528.4994, 919.693.6125 or email: tawheeler@granville-chamber.com; wanda@granville-chamber.com

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Granville Alive After Five 2018

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— press release

ALIVE AFTER FIVE 2018
GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
~ 15th YEAR ~

The Board of Directors of the Granville County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the dates, locations and bands for the three 2018 events.

Beginning May 10th in downtown Oxford’s parking lot between Main and Gilliam Streets, the first Alive After Five will feature “Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot” Band.

On Thursday, August 16th, “The Konnection Band” will be entertainers for the second concert in Butner at the Gazebo Park, Central Avenue, Butner.

Completing the season will be “Jim Quick and Coastline Band” in Oxford on September 13th. All events are held from 5:30 ’til 8:30 pm.

This is the fifteenth year that the Chamber has organized Alive After Five events for the public. In 2004 there was one Alive After Five in September. The following year, there were two held – May and September. Since 2005, the May and September events have been held in Oxford and the August event has rotated between Butner and Creedmoor.

The continued sponsorships of local businesses and industries enable the Chamber to provide these community-oriented gatherings. Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact the Chamber for sponsorship levels and perks. Also, each event requires approximately 60 volunteers, who receive a complimentary volunteer t-shirt. Anyone interested in sponsoring and/or volunteering should contact either of the Chamber’s offices – 919.528.4994 or 919.693.6125.

Casino Night moved to Sept 28th

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Please note that the Granville County Chamber’s 1st Annual Casino Night event, DENIM AND DIAMONDS, has been postponed from this Saturday, March 3, to Friday, September 28th.

GRANVILLE CHAMBER HOSTING CASINO NIGHT – DENIM & DIAMONDS

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NEWS RELEASE

GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GRANVILLE CHAMBER HOSTING CASINO NIGHT – DENIM & DIAMONDS AT VINO OASI

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual Casino Night ~ DENIM & DIAMONDS ~ Saturday, March 3, at Vino Oasi.  Guests may begin arriving at 7:30 pm, with the games beginning at 8:00 pm and running until 11:00 pm that evening.

Game tables will include:  Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker.  The $50 ticket entitles each attendee to 2 beverage tickets, hors d’oeuvres and $5,000 in funny money.

During the evening, there will be drawings for additional funny money and the opportunity to win a prize.

Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite – www.eventbrite/e/casino-night-denim-and-diamonds-tickets.  They may also be purchased at one of the Chamber’s office locations – 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford or 1598 NC Hwy 56, between Butner and Creedmoor.  FMI:  Contact Wanda, 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com or Toni Anne, 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com.

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Granville Chamber Has New Website

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— press release

GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE – WWW.GRANVILLE-CHAMBER.COM

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors announces that their new website, www.granville-chamber.com has just been launched. This project has spanned several months of research and planning by Chamber volunteers and staff. Cecilia Wheeler/Dean of VGCC’s South Campus and Chamber Board member, along with Melanie Diehl/Melanie and Company, spearheaded this project, working with the Chamber staff and the website designer.

The sponsorship of Chamber members made this project a reality. Gold sponsors are CertainTeed and Wake Electric Membership Corporation. Silver sponsors are Century 21/Hancock Properties, Duke Energy, Floyd Management and Realty, Granville County Tourism Development Authority, VanNess Chevrolet and Winters’ Storage.

The website is designed to provide easy-to-obtain information about Chamber members and their services, as well as information about Granville County. The website has also included a few guest posts from https://serpninja.io/guest-posts/ to retain the SEO of the website. The Membership tab lists member benefits, joining information, volunteer opportunities, etc. The Chamber’s recent “Granville Today” publication is available to download via the website. There is easy access about Leadership Granville and the John Penn Citizen of the Year information and nomination form. Visitors’ information contains business, relocation, utilities, maps, civic groups, places of worship, government offices and other county sites. There’s event and activity information. And, of course, there’s information about Chamber member businesses.

In early 2018, the Chamber will be offering several training opportunities for Chamber members to learn details of all of the perks to take advantage of with the new website.

The Castaways Coming to Downtown Oxford

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The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 1st Alive After Five of 2017, which was scheduled for May 11th, was postponed until Thursday, June 29th, due to inclement weather.  The evening will proceed with the same plans as were made earlier.

The evening’s entertainers will be “THE CASTAWAYS” Band.  This band is “the premier party band in the Carolinas and Virginia.  A reputable band known throughout the South, The Castaways possess over fifty-five years of experience in the beach music industry.  Since beginning in Durham in 1961, The Castaways have been pleasing audiences with their unique flavor of Beach, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll for generations of fans.

The Castaways name has a long heritage and is known throughout the beach music community.  With Karen Clayton on lead vocals, backed by veteran musicians and singers, The Castaways bring a full sound with a 3-piece horn section covering a variety of music.  No tricks or gadgets – what you see is what you hear!

As recipients of Carolina Beach Music Awards in 2006, 2009 and 2012, The Castaways have proven to be a favorite among fans both young and old!”

Make plans to be a part of the opening concert for the Chamber’s 2017 AA5 events.  Enjoy concessions from Chamber members vendors, listen and dance to an incredible band and “officially” break-in the spring and summer seasons!  See you there!