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H-V Chamber Thanks Community for Support of Annual Membership Banquet (Pics)

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Information and photos courtesy Michele Burgess, president of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce:

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce had a very successful 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet. We had an early sell-out of our 400 available seats, so I wanted to share some highlights with those of you who were unable to attend.

We appreciate the efforts of our 2019 Outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nancy Wykle (The Daily Dispatch) and we were excited to welcome Tyler Brewer (Brewer Cycles) as our new 2020 Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Our Annual Meeting Planning Committee did an outstanding job of recommending new and exciting features to reinvigorate this signature event. The members of the Planning Committee were Stephanie Hoyle, Diane Finch, Julia Langston, Melissa Paul, John Charles Rose, Micheal Shaw, Ana Vaughan, Gayle Watkins and Nancy Wykle.

I hope you will enjoy the Chamber video that was shown at the Annual Meeting – Click on this link to watch: https://youtu.be/D2zykVWh4G4.

Special thanks to Edward Ortega with Vance County Schools, Jeannie Rose and John Charles Rose with WIZS Radio who volunteered many, many hours of their time and talent to produce this video for our Chamber.

Congratulations to our 2019 Citizen of the Year – Tommy and Carolyn Farmer – and congratulations to Desiree Brooks (The Daily Dispatch) our Chamber Ambassador of the Year.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor – Duke Energy. Other sponsors included: (Gold) Benchmark Community Bank, MARS Petcare, and Walmart Distribution Center; (Silver) Truist Bank, Maria Parham Health, and Wake Electric Membership Corp; (Bronze) EnviroLink and Union Bank.

We added a Social event prior to dinner at this year’s banquet; thank you to  Rose Oil Company for sponsoring the hot beverage bar and to Maria Parham Health for providing the appetizers.

Catering for dinner was provided by Ted Wheeler, Ted’s Catering Service.

We enjoyed entertainment by the Vance County High School chorus and the Just Friends band that played during our Social.

Thank you to Chick-fil-A for donating meal gift cards for the students and the band members. MARS Petcare contributed chocolate candy table favors to everyone and Emily Arner Freeman provided homemade cupcakes for a special dessert.

Door Prizes were donated by Document Systems (office supplies); Henderson Family YMCA (6-month membership); Henderson Wellness (spa package gift certificates); Lowe’s Home Improvement ($50 gift certificate); Mast Drug Company (gift basket); Ribeye’s of Henderson ($50 gift certificate); Schewels Home (LG 32” Television); Southern Laundry ($25 gift certificate); The Daily Dispatch (1-year subscription); and The Peanut Roaster (peanuts gift basket).

We appreciate your support of our Chamber and we encourage you to become involved in one of our many Chamber of Commerce committees or attend one of our networking events. Contact the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 for more information.

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H-V Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Sponsorship Opportunities

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-Information courtesy The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce announces its 2020 sponsorship opportunities. This is a chance to support the Chamber’s membership events and to promote your business. If interested in a sponsorship or with any questions, please contact Michele Burgess or Sandra Wilkerson at (252) 438-8414.

Shop With A Cop

Presenting Sponsor (only 1) Maria Parham Health – $3000

  • Company name on ticket board, company name on tickets, Company recognized on Facebook live kickoff event and raffle drawing event, recognition in Chamber publications, recognition on all media outlets, recognition at shopping day with the kids, recognition on Chamber radio minutes.

Gold Sponsor (unlimited) – $1000

  • Company recognition on Facebook live kickoff event and raffle drawing event, recognition in Chamber publications, recognition at actual shopping day, recognition on Chamber radio minutes.

Silver Sponsor (unlimited) – $750

  • Company recognition on Facebook live kickoff event and raffle drawing event, recognition on Chamber radio minutes, recognition on actual shopping day.

Bronze Sponsor (unlimited) – $500

  • Company recognition at Facebook live kickoff event and raffle drawing event.

Golf Tournament

Presenting Sponsor (only 1) Truist Bank – $3000

  • Two teams of 4 players, company banner provided by sponsor displayed at tournament, company name on all printed tournament materials, presenter at awards ceremony, space provided for company tent and table, hole sponsor signage, recognition on all media outlets, the sole right to provide golf goody bags at tournament, game tickets for eight players, recognition in Focus newsletter and Business Outlook Magazine.

Gold Sponsor (unlimited) – $1000

  • One team of 4 players, game tickets for four players, hole signage, space provided for company tent and table, recognition in Chamber publications, recognition at tournament. Recognition in Focus newsletter and Business Outlook Magazine, Beverage Cart Sponsor signage.

Silver Sponsor (unlimited) – $750

  • One team of 4 players and signage, recognition in Chamber publications, recognition at tournament.

Bronze Sponsor (unlimited) – $600

  •  One team of 4 players and signage, recognition at tournament.

Leadership-Vance Graduation Ceremony

Gold Sponsor (limited to 1) – $1,500

  • Program and signage and verbal recognition at ceremony, social media recognition, table provided for promotional material from your business, two tickets to the ceremony.

Silver Sponsor (unlimited) – $750

  • Program and verbal recognition at ceremony, two tickets to ceremony.

Bronze (unlimited) – $400

  • Program and verbal recognition at ceremony.

Leadership-Vance Lunch Sponsor $300 (unlimited)

  • Agenda, signage and verbal recognition at one of Leadership-Vance Tour days.

Business After Hours $200 (limited to 6 separate businesses)

  • Opportunity to host a Business After Hours at your business or designated location.

Chamber provides: logo and email blast for the invitation, social media recognition and radio minute recognition.

Business provides: location of choice, food, beverage, area to display promotional items and brief comments about your business.

WOVEN (Women of Vance Empowered Networking)

Program Sponsor for one quarterly meeting – $100 (unlimited)

  • Recognition on program and verbally, table provided to display your business information.

Media/Marketing Sponsor

Gold (unlimited) – $1000

  • Prominent recognition on all Chamber publications, recognition on the Chamber’s website, one annual feature article in Chamber Focus newsletter, recognition in quarterly Business Outlook magazine, twelve annual Chamber radio minutes featuring your company,

Silver (unlimited) – $750

  • Recognition on all Chamber publications, recognition in quarterly Business Outlook magazine, eight annual radio minutes featuring your company

Bronze (unlimited) – $500

  • Recognition in quarterly Business Outlook magazine, six annual radio minutes.
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H-V Chamber of Commerce Releases Agenda for Regional Economic Dev. Summit

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-Information courtesy The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce has released the agenda for Focus 20/20, the Regional Economic Development Summit to be held at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The summit kicks off at 9:30 a.m.

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Networking and Registration

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

Diane Cox, Executive Director, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
Gordon Wilder, Chairman, Vance County Board of Commissioners
Eddie Ellington, Mayor, City of Henderson
Benny Finch, Board Chairman, Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission
John Wester, Embassy Cultural Center Foundation

9:45 – 11 a.m. Opening Act: Setting the Stage – Hear about the condition of today’s economy and how our region compares to the country and the state. Learn how investment in vital infrastructure is key to creating good jobs and promoting full economic development.

Facilitator: Richie Duncan, Economic Development Director, Franklin County

Speakers:
Dr. Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist at North Carolina State University

Jennifer Lantz, Executive Director, Wilson Economic Development Council

Hillary Sherman, NC Economic Development Representative, US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Second Act: Advancing Entrepreneurship – Supporting an entrepreneurial ecosystem is a critical building block for community and economic development. Learn about advancing entrepreneurship to encourage the development of new and innovative businesses that support a resilient economy.

Facilitator: Stacy Woodhouse, Economic Development Director, Warren County

Speaker: Thom Ruhe, President & CEO, NC IDEA

12 – 1 p.m. Lunch/Invocation

Harry Mills, Economic Development Director, Granville County

1 – 1:15 p.m. Introduction: Jordan McMillen, County Manager, Vance County
Remarks from North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. (Tony) Copeland

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Third Act: Developing Talented and Innovative People – Retaining, retraining, and retooling our citizens to prepare them for the jobs of the future is of utmost importance. Connecting top talent with quickly changing business needs will further change the workforce landscape as responsiveness and adaptability become paramount. Hear about innovative workforce initiatives that are preparing our workforce.

Facilitator: Sherry Wilborn, Economic Development Director, Person County

Speakers:
Dr. Jenni Harris, Executive Director of Business Services,
North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions

Dawn Michelle Tucker, Dean of Continuing Education and College & Career Readiness, Vance-Granville Community College

Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, President, Piedmont Community College

Judy Bradsher, M.Ed., Director, CTE Programs/GEAR UP Liaison, Person County Schools

Rhonda L. High, Customized Training Director, Halifax Community College

2:30 – 4 p.m. Final Act: 13 Ways to Kill Your Community – Author and former politician Doug Griffiths provides a revelatory and insightful look at the often universal challenges that limit community success and how to overcome them.

Introduction: Walter Gardner, Board Officer, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments

Keynote Speaker:
Doug Griffiths, President and CEO, 13 Ways, Inc.

Closing Remarks:
Dennis Jarvis II, Economic Development Director, Vance County

Event Sponsored by:
Franklin County Committee of 100, Henderson-Vance Industrial Park, Tommy and Jenny Hester and Region K Community Assistance Corporation.

Lunch Sponsored by:
Franklin County Economic Development Commission, Granville County Economic Development Commission, Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission, Person County Economic Development Commission and
Warren County Economic Development Commission.

Mast Drug Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New Dabney Dr. Location

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at the new Mast Family Drug facility located at 418 Dabney Drive in Henderson.

Richard “Dicky” Flye, president and CEO of Mast Family Drug Company, family, friends, staff, community leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the store’s recent grand opening.

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 29, 2020, at the new Mast Family Drug facility located at 418 Dabney Drive in Henderson. The Mast family, staff, community leaders and supporters helped the business celebrate its grand opening. (WIZS photo)

The multi-generational business, part of the Henderson community for 60 years, celebrated its move from its previous location at 501 S. Chestnut Street to its new location beside Quick Print on the more heavily-traveled Dabney Drive.

At 4,500 square feet, the new location is more than double the size of the old building, allowing for a bigger pharmacy area, larger storefront and a gift shop.

Founder Bill Mast, Flye’s father-in-law, was in attendance at the event. “He has always been loyal to this town,” Flye said of Mast. “We wanted to reinvest in Henderson. We wanted to stay a part of Henderson and to honor part of what he [Mast] started; we are thankful for him.”

Mast Family Drug is open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Bill Mast (center) is shown here with granddaughter Claire Flye Donahoe (left) and wife Peggy Mast (right). (WIZS photo)

Regional Economic Dev. Summit to Feature Bestselling Author

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

You are invited to attend an exciting Regional Economic Development Summit at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a free event with lunch included.

The summit is a five-county regional event, being planned by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and Vance County Economic Development, along with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, and the other Chambers and EDC offices in Franklin, Granville, Warren, and Person Counties.

This is a “must-attend” event for business owners, developers, manufacturing managers, small business owners, governmental leaders, etc.

There will be panel discussions and presentations concerning economic development program efforts that have been successful in other small, rural communities.

A highlight of the day will be the presentation by keynote speaker Doug Griffiths, an international speaker and author of the bestselling book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community.”

Michele Burgess, H-V Chamber President said, “When I was hired back at the Chamber in July, I heard about this book from some other Chamber presidents and immediately ordered it and read it. It’s incredible! Griffiths knows all the challenges we face in small communities, and he has good solutions to offer us on how to approach our economic development and make the improvements necessary in our mindset to turn our community into a thriving, beautiful, and progressive town.”

The event is free, but preregistration is required. You may register online at the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments’ Focus 20/20 website (click here). The first 50 people to register and attend the summit will receive a free copy of Griffiths’ book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community.”

With questions, please call the H-V Chamber of Commerce at (252) 438-8414.

Reminder: Register Now for Chamber’s Jan. WOVEN Lunch & Learn

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the VGCC Small Business Center welcome Roberta McCullough, executive director of the Women’s Business Center of NC to speak at the WOVEN (Women of Vance Empowered Networking) lunch and learn on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the VGCC Civic Center.

McCullough will present “Now That I Know,” discussing her experiences in non-profit/for-profit management as a woman and what she has learned from the experience. McCullough leads her team to empower women-owned/led businesses in 52 counties by offering tools to support and establish new businesses while generating sustainable profits and future growth.

The event begins at 12 p.m. and includes lunch.

The cost is $20 and registration is required by Tuesday, January 14, 2020. You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend, so bring a friend!

For more information and to RSVP, contact Sandra Wilkerson at sandra@hendersonvance.org.

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Reminder: Jan. 8 Last Day to Apply for Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Vance

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

It’s time to apply for Leadership Vance! If you haven’t been through the Chamber’s Leadership Vance program, you don’t want to miss the 2020 session.

Leadership Vance is a proven, structured program, designed to create a corps of informed and dedicated emerging leaders in our community. Upon graduation, program participants will be qualified to meet the present and future challenges facing Henderson and Vance County.

Leadership Vance will inform, challenge and educate participants on the opportunities and needs of the community. Participants will strengthen their leadership skills while learning about the social, economic, and political dynamics that shape our community.

Leadership Vance will encourage the development of interpersonal relationships among the participants and establish an ongoing resource network.

The intensive training and exposure to all aspects of the community will provide participants with the historical background and the skills necessary for volunteer, civic and community positions. It will also benefit participants in their business and career goals.

Individuals who live or work in Vance County are invited to apply. A select number of participants will be chosen by the Leadership Vance Selection Committee and will represent all backgrounds, occupations and geographic areas of Vance County.

To receive maximum benefit from Leadership Vance, it is essential that participants and their employers be willing to commit the time necessary for successful completion of the program. A participant is expected to attend all sessions, barring extreme emergencies. A maximum of two excused absences is permitted in order to graduate from the Leadership Vance program. All participants are expected to plan and participate as a team in a community service project.

The program cost is $350 for Chamber members and $425 for non-Chamber members. The tuition fee includes all course materials, meals, retreat expenses, travel, graduation banquet and diploma.

All participants should submit a completed application to the Chamber office no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

For more information, contact Sandra Wilkerson at (252) 438-8414 or by email at sandra@hendersonvance.org.

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Reminder: Jan 3 Nomination Deadline for H-V Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year.

This annual award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of Henderson and Vance County.

The criteria used in making the selection includes:

  • The person must be a resident of the Henderson-Vance County community.
  • The acts and good deeds for which the award is presented must have been performed for the benefit of Vance County and its citizens.
  • The community at large should recognize, once the award is made, that it is deserved.
  • The activities resulting in the award should be regarded outside the recipient’s normal business or profession.
  • The recipient does not have to be a member of the Chamber.

Citizens and Chamber members are encouraged to nominate those they feel are deserving of this recognition.

Nomination forms are available at the Chamber and should be submitted in writing to the Chamber office by Friday, January 3, 2020.

The award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Banquet to be held Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.

For information or a nomination form, please contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 or e-mail sandra@hendersonvance.org.

H-V Chamber Accepting Reservations for First WOVEN Event of 2020

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the VGCC Small Business Center welcome Roberta McCullough, executive director of the Women’s Business Center of NC to speak at the WOVEN (Women of Vance Empowered Networking) lunch and learn on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the VGCC Civic Center.

McCullough will present “Now That I Know,” discussing her experiences in non-profit/for-profit management as a woman and what she has learned from the experience. McCullough leads her team to empower women-owned/led businesses in 52 counties by offering tools to support and establish new businesses while generating sustainable profits and future growth.

The event begins at 12 p.m. and includes lunch.

The cost is $20 and registration is required by Tuesday, January 14, 2020. You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend, so bring a friend!

For more information and to RSVP, contact Sandra Wilkerson at sandra@hendersonvance.org.

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H-V Chamber to Present ‘New & Exciting’ Program for Annual Membership Banquet

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Directors of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

The banquet will be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center from 5 until 8:30 p.m. and will feature a “new and exciting program developed by the planning committee.”

Join the Chamber in celebrating 82 years of business achievements with Presenting Sponsor Duke Energy.

A social will be held from 5 to 5:45 p.m., with dinner and program to follow from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Banquet includes appetizers and a hot beverage bar.

Enjoy entertainment by “The Just Friends Jazz Group” and try your luck at winning a door prize.

Highlights of the evening will include the 2019 business accomplishments, the Chamber’s vision for moving the community forward in 2020 and the much anticipated Ambassador of the Year and Vance County Citizen of the Year awards.

The cost is $35 per person, with reserved tables of 10 available for $320.

Please reserve tickets and tables as early as possible, and no later than January 23, by calling the Chamber Office at (252) 438-8414 or emailing sandra@hendersonvance.org.

Sponsorships are available and may be finalized by contacting the Chamber.