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TownTalk: Classes Help Seniors Navigate Technology And The Internet

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By all accounts, Edy Thompson says, the class designed for senior adults who want to learn more about how to use technology is a success.

From reading the evaluations from those who attended the first class, everyone thinks it’s an “excellent idea,” Thompson told John C. Rose. “And they’re coming back.”

Completing an evaluation is a small price to pay – the only price, actually. The class is free for senior adults and is the result of a partnership with AARP and Rebuild Communities. Thompson is the executive director of Rebuild Communities.

“I just think it’s an excellent, excellent program,” Thompson said. The facilitators had to get trained to teach the class, which will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30. Up to 10 participants come to learn more about how to use the technology that is all around us, from smartphones, laptops and iPads to Zoom calls and online troubleshooting chat sessions.

Thompson said older adults have to work at not becoming obsolete. “We know it but we don’t want to address it,” she said.

People are reluctant to show that they don’t know something, but this class provides information in a non-threatening way that folks enjoy.

“It’s wonderful to see seniors getting together and having fun and learning something useful,” she said.

Want to join in the fun? 252.915.1663 or send an email to info@rebuildcommunitiesnc.org.

 

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H-V Chamber Co-Sponsor Of July 28 Minority Business Information Exchange

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s Business Growth and Development Division invites minority business owners and managers to a Minority Business Information Exchange on July 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event, co-sponsored by Rebuild Communities African-American Cultural Center, Benchmark Community Bank and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, will be held at the Rebuild Communities African-American Cultural Center, 1513 Oxford Rd. in Henderson.

This event is open to all minority owned and managed small businesses in Vance County, including Chamber of Commerce members and non-member businesses (such as African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Vietnamese, Native Indian, women, military veterans, etc.).

This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with other small business owners, to share ideas and best practices, to discuss business needs and concerns and to identify local resources that aid and support small business growth.

To learn more, contact Chamber President Michele Burgess at 252.438.8414 or michele@hendersonvance.org

ReBuild Communities to Host ‘Solar Energy’ Business After Hours Event

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

A “Solar Energy Workforce Development” Business After Hours event will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at ReBuild Communities NC Cultural Center, 117 Church St. in Henderson.

Hosted by ReBuild Communities NC and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, this networking session will feature NC State University’s NC Clean Energy Technology Center.

For more details, please call (919) 723-0100.