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Nominations open for Small Business of the Year

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From the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for the 2015 Small Business of the Year. This award honors a local small business, which provides a critical product or service, fills a void in the business community or has a unique approach to the delivery of goods and services.

To be considered for this award, the nominee must be a member of the Henderson-Vance Chamber, have a maximum of 50 employees and be located in Vance County. The nominee cannot be a governmental agency or municipality. Chamber members are encouraged to nominate businesses they feel are deserving of this recognition.

For nomination forms and a complete list of criteria, please contact the Chamber office at 252-438-8414. Nomination forms should be completed and submitted to the Chamber office by Friday, April 8th.

 

Upcoming H-V Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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From Annette Roberson

The Henderson-Vance Chamber announces their continued growth in its membership, with Davis-Royster Funeral Service at 926 South Garnett Street in Henderson.  This new member represents a business that is actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.

Davis-Royster has not only joined the Chamber but expanded and will be having their Open House on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

They have joined many other business owners and managers working with the Chamber to move the economy forward and make Henderson and Vance County a better place to work, live and play.  We’re excited to have them join us, please join the Chamber in welcoming this new member.

Please be advised that we will hold a ribbon cutting on Friday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. for Davis-Royster Funeral Service located at 926 South Garnett Street in Henderson as requested by the business.  Please, let’s make every effort that we possibly can to be there to help Davis-Royster Funeral Service to celebrate their their membership with the Chamber and for the expansion of their business.

Chris Chung Delivers Chamber’s Keynote Address

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Christopher Chung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, was the keynote speaker of the 2016 Henderson-Vance Chamber on Commerce banquet held on Thursday, February 4th. Chung is a graduate of The Ohio State University, and previously served as the President and CEO of the Missouri Partnership from late 2007 until 2014.

Chung opened by saying, “The organization that we represent does a number of things that are important for any state when it comes to economic development. I have been in economic development for a number of years now, and by my count now, it’s almost two decades. I have dedicated my entire professional life to the field of economic development. First, in Ohio where I’m from, and then for seven years in Missouri, and as of January of last year, here in North Carolina.”

It was easy to tell that Chung has the experience to help the State of North Carolina grow in the coming years.

Chung went on to say that there are five items that the State of North Carolina has in action when it comes to bringing in outside money to push the economy forward. “The most high profile job that we do is business recruitment,” said Chung. Chung also went on to say, “We are trying to position North Carolina as the ideal location for a growing, expanding or relocating business decides to go next. It’s that straight forward.”

New business recruitment is vital, however, Chung and the rest of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina understand that they must also take care of current businesses in the state.

Chung addressed the subject, “These are the companies that have already chosen to create jobs here. These are the companies that have already chosen to make an investment in North Carolina.”

Chung went on to talk about international trade, small business counseling, and travel and tourism.

Chung ended his address with a call to action, and told the banquet attendees, “We can only do so much at the state level. The State of North Carolina, and the hundred counties that make it up, that’s the product that we’re out there marketing and selling on a daily basis, and we can get companies or tourists or customers from overseas markets interested in North Carolina as a place to do business or a place to visit, but we ultimately depend on strong partnerships with the local communities that we team up with. As interested as a company can get in North Carolina, ultimately if they’re going to come here they have to drill down to a specific county, they have to drill down to a specific community. So we absolutely rely on strong partnerships with those local communities that we work with everyday.”

If you would like to contact Christopher Chung you can call his office in Cary at 919-447-7788. You can also email him at christopher.chung@edpnc.com.

78th Annual H-V Chamber Banquet

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In an email to members, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President John Barnes provides details of the upcoming banquet.

“We are very excited about the annual event that you will not want to miss, which will take place on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the beautiful Vance Granville Community College Civic Center in Henderson.

“Duke Energy will again serve as the Presenting Sponsor for our 78th Annual Banquet. Currently, Maria Parham Medical Center has already secured one of our Gold sponsorships and BB&T, along with Wake Electric Membership Corporation, have invested as Silver sponsorships. And, Express Employment Professionals is a Bronze sponsor. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Contributing sponsorships are available for any Chamber member.

“Our annual banquet provides a unique opportunity to experience a delicious dinner while enjoying an evening of fellowship with friends, neighbors, and Chamber members. Along with the delectable meal, the evening will include:

“A keynote address delivered by the very dynamic speaker, Mr. Chris Chung, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina who will provide an informative analysis about economic development in Vance County and North Carolina.”

Also as a part of the Banquet:

Recognition of the Vance County Schools’ teacher, assistant principal, and principal of the year.
Announcement of the Vance County Schools’ “Shining Moment in Education” award recipient.
Presentation of the 2015 Ambassador of the Year award
Announce and recognize the recipient of the prestigious Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award for 2015!
Again this year, the banquet will also feature entertainment and outstanding door prizes.

Barnes said in his email, “Tickets for our Annual Banquet, which are $35 per ticket or reserved tables of 10 for the discounted rate of $320, sell-out very quickly and with an exceptional program planned for 2016, we expect tickets to go fast again this year. Tickets are limited, so you will want to place your order right-away!”

He said, “Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce office at 252-438-8414 for ticket purchases or details on how your business can give-back to your community while also receiving exceptional brand recognition through our outstanding sponsorship investment opportunities.”