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H-V Chamber Accepting Applications for 2020 Leadership Vance Program

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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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Henderson-Vance Chamber Seeking Nominees for 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 to Host Annual Membership Appreciation Christmas Social

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-Information courtesy the H-V Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Appreciation Christmas Social is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 5, 2019, at the Henderson Country Club from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. There is no charge to attend, thanks to the generous sponsorships of local CPA Firms Holden Moss Knott Clark & Copley, Phillips Dorsey Thomas Waters & Brafford, William L Stark & Co, William D Hoyle, Danny Wright and Robert Herford.

Please RSVP to the Chamber office at (252) 438-8414 or email michele@hendersonvance.org by the end of the day on Tuesday, December 3.

Please note, you are welcome to bring a guest/spouse and also share this invitation with your company management representatives.

The Chamber’s staff and board of directors look forward to meeting you and enjoying a fun night of networking and fellowship.

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H-V Chamber to Participate in Festival of Trees; Business Ornaments Needed

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Message from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce:

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the Festival of Trees, which will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market December 3 – 7, 2019.  All proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Vance County.

The Chamber’s Christmas Tree theme is “Our Members Sparkle.” We want to load our tree with ornaments that represent all of our members, so we need your help.

We want Christmas ornaments that represent your business. The ornaments can be professional ones or you can be creative and make one (we all love homemade ornaments). The ornaments should identify your company name or the product(s) that you sell.

Ornaments are needed by Friday, November 22 and can be dropped off at the Chamber office or picked up.

BE CREATIVE! This is a great marketing opportunity to make your business sparkle! Don’t forget to attend the Festival of Trees for a festive time.

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H-V Chamber President Calls on Community Leaders to Support ‘Hometown Debate’

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Message from Michele Burgess, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President:

Our Chamber was one of four in the state to be asked to host “Hometown Debate – Delivery of Medical Services.”  This is a televised series that will be aired across NC by Spectrum News.

It is being sponsored by the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate future political and community leaders in modern campaign strategy, ethical decision making, and governance, such that its participants will have a sound grounding in ethical behavior, consensus building, and cooperative and collaborative leadership. This is their 33rd year of operation.

John Hood is the chairman of their Board of Directors and works for the John William Pope Foundation. He also writes a column that appears in The Daily Dispatch newspaper. The NC-IOPL has a new Executive Director, Brad Young.

This forum will be held in the Civic Center at VGCC in Henderson on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7 – 8 p.m. There will be an opportunity to meet and speak with the participants afterward.

The moderator will be Loretta Boniti, news anchor with Spectrum News – Channel 14.

There are four panelists – Legislator Donna McDowell White from Johnston County, a former nurse; Legislator Maryann Black from Durham County, the Vice President of Community Relations at Duke Health Systems; policy expert Jordan Roberts with the John Locke Foundation and Gregory Griggs with the NC Academy of Family Physicians.

The Chamber Board has endorsed this event. Tanya Evans spoke with the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce, who has hosted in the past, and I have spoken with the Asheboro Chamber of Commerce, who has hosted in the past, and we both got great reviews on how this was a progressive move for their Chamber, the debate/forum was very interesting and they received good publicity from hosting it.

Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health, spoke personally with John Hood and endorsed it as well.

Please encourage your board members, governmental officials, civic club members and any other organizations you may be involved with to please send representatives.

 

H-V Chamber, IOPL to Sponsor Televised Hometown Healthcare Debate

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-Press Release, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will host a “Hometown Debate” at Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Henderson is one of four cities selected as host communities for this televised state-wide event. The debate in Henderson will focus on issues in the delivery of medical services. The debate is free to the public.

Spectrum News Channel will be filming and Loretta Boniti will moderate the debate.

Scheduled panelists are State Representative Maryann Black (D-Durham), State Representative Donna McDowell White (R- Johnston), Henderson resident Greg Griggs of the NC Academy of Family Physicians and Jordan Roberts from the John Locke Foundation.

Spectrum News will feature the debate in its entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com . An abbreviated version will also air on In Focus, on Sunday, October 20 at both 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

IOPL is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate future political and community leaders in modern campaign strategy, ethical decision making, and governance, such that its participants will have a sound grounding in ethical behavior, consensus building, and cooperative and collaborative leadership.

This event is especially important to area business leaders, human resource directors, medical professionals and individuals concerned about the future of medical care.

Hometown Debate Series to Tackle Delivery of Medical Services – Oct. 17

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

The NC Institute of Political Leadership and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce present the 2019 Hometown Debate Series: A Conversation on the Delivery of Medical Services.

The event is free to the public and will be held at the Civic Center of Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus in Henderson on Thursday, October 17, 2019. The discussion begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

State Representatives Donna McDowell White and Maryann Black will speak at the occasion, along with Gregory Griggs, with the NC Academy of Family Physicians and Jordan Roberts, with the John Locke Foundation.

The debate is sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Humana, IIANC: Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, NC Rural Center and the NCAHU: North Carolina Associate of Health Underwriters.

Registration Underway for Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

Join the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor BB&T at Kerr Lake Country Club for the 21st Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament. This Super Ball Tournament is one of the Chamber’s largest fundraising events for the year.

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019

Time: Registration – 11:45 a.m.; Lunch – 12:15 p.m., Welcome/Rules – 12:45 p.m.; Golf Begins – 1 p.m.

Tournament Entry Fee: $120/Golfer, $440/Foursome. Sponsorships are available.

Tournament fee includes Cart & Green Fees · Mulligan · Goody Bag · Lunch · Beverages and Snacks on the Course · Awards Ceremony.

Awards for First, Second and Third Place teams will be given. Skills Contests: Hole-in-One, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. We will have the ChipOBoard and a Putting Contest as well.

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

Is Your Small Business Prepared for a Disaster? Find Out at ‘Lunch Break to Educate’

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The American Red Cross, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center invite you to attend “Lunch Break to Educate: Disaster Preparedness and Your Small Business.”

Sponsored by Joel T. Cheatham Insurance, the lunch session will be held at Henderson Fire Department (211 Dabney Drive) from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

According to the American Red Cross Ready Rating Program, as many as 40 percent of businesses fail following a disaster, and still, only 62 percent of small and medium-sized businesses have emergency plans in place.

This seminar will consist of a 15-20 minute Ready Rating presentation with question and answer segment. Ready Rating is a free, online American Red Cross program that allows businesses & organizations to either make an emergency preparedness plan or improve the one they already have.

All in one place, Ready Rating members have access to one-of-a-kind tools, resources and information for evaluating and improving their ability to withstand disaster, maintain operations, and protect lives and property.

Whether you are taking your first steps or have a fully-functioning emergency management program, the Ready Rating program can help you achieve a higher level of preparedness. Learn how at this event.

Speaker(s): Kelly Ferrell, Disaster Program Specialist and Jayla Burwell, Disaster Program Intern.

The first 15 to register will receive free lunch; $10 after first 15.

Online registration is required by visiting https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530390037.

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Reminder: H-V Chamber Accepting Items For New Teacher Bags Through Tues.

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome new teachers to the Vance County area in August. The schools include all Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and Vance Charter School.

We are looking for donations from local business owners to pack into bags (that have been generously donated by the Vance County Farm Bureau) for these teachers. We have approximately 165 new teachers that we will be welcoming to the area.

Businesses may donate everything from chips, chewing gum, pencils, pens, notepads, water bottles, stress balls, gift cards….anything that they feel would promote their business.

If your business would be able to donate an item for each teacher, we would greatly appreciate it. Donations are being accepted now until Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Thank you for your generous donations and for being a part of this special project. Please call the Chamber with questions at (252) 438-8414.