September 4: Chamber offices closed in observance of Labor Day holiday.

September 9: Harvest Moonlight Gala 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm along Young Street inDowntown Henderson. Have dinner under the moonlight in the middle of Young Street. Appetizers from 6:30pm -7pm. Seated for dinner by 7pm. Tickets $65.00 each.

September 13: Lunch Break to Educate sponsored by Consolidated Marketing, Inc. with speaker Mike Smith of Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. The session is entitled “Insurance Update for Small Business”. To be held at VGCC bulkding 7, room 7109 at 11:30. First 20 are free/$5 for over 20.

September 14: Third Meet Me in the Street Concert of 2017 featuring “Liquid Pleasure”. To be held from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in Downtown Henderson. Vendor spots & Sponsorships are available by contacting the Chamber at info@hendersonvance.org.

October 5: Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament sponsored by BB&T. To be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at noon. Contact tournament director Melanie Mann for sponsorship opportunities and other information.

October 31: Downtown Trick or Treat from 4:30 -6:00 p.m. along Garnett Street.

November 4: Henderson-Vance Chamber & Shop With A Cop 2nd Annual Reverse Raffle to be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner for two and a chance at the $5,000 grand prize. The event is sponsored by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff ’s Office and the Chamber. Call the Chamber for information or tickets at 252-438-8414.

Upcoming EventsJuly/August 2017

2-3 4-5 6-7 Lunch Break to Educate,Chamber Challenge is October 5, Preparedness Plan is a Must

Inside This Issue: Ribbon Cuttings, 28 Complete School of Excellence,Leadership Vance Graduates 13, New Members

Focus The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) and Vance County Sheriff ’s Department (VCSD) are partnering for the second consecutive year to host a reverse raffle. The event will again benefit a program serving local underprivileged children called “Shop With a Cop” along with the Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to help local business. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4 and will be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner for two and a chance at the $5,000 grand prize. Throughout the evening, guests will be given opportunities to bid on various silent auction items as well as two reserved tickets which will be auctioned toward the end of the ticket drawing. Three other reserved tickets will also be raffled during the course of evening. The “Shop With a Cop” activity will take place in December at which time members of the HPD and VCSD will take local underprivileged children shopping with local retailers for Christmas. A certain dollar amount of the proceeds raised will be set aside for each participating child. There are opportunities for local businesses to donate silent auction items, sponsor the event or help in other ways. Members of the HPD, VCSD and Chamber staff and board of directors will be making community contacts in the very near future. If you or your business would like to purchase tickets, donate items or get more information, contact the HPD, VCSD, Chamber board members or the Chamber office at 252-438-8414.

2nd Reverse Raffle SetVHHenderson-Vance

Chamber of CommerceEncouraging You to Shop Local First!

Event is November 4th

Final Concert is September 14thThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce has been proud to host another

season of “Meet Me in the Street”free community concerts. The third and final concert of the season is on Thursday, September 14 and will feature “Liquid Pleasure”. After more than two decades of bringing audiences to their feet, this band has become a multi-cultural icon. Veteran member Melvin Farrington says “We love being in touch with people like us, who love a variety of good music, and appreciate hearing it performed live”. Liquid Pleasure presents a mix of Oldies, Beach Music and Disco.

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28 Attend 2017 School Of Excellence A total of 28 rising sophomores who attend six different high schools in Vance County have completed the week-long Vance County

School of Excellence Program (SOE).The students attended the program, June 12-16, with each day’s session beginning at Vance-Granville Community College. SOE was

again sponsored by Walmart Distribution Center #6091.

Students participating in the program for 2017 included: Robert Hopper and Jabrial Steed, both of Vance County Early College High School; Dinah Baldwin, Daniel Clemente, Victoria Glasscock, La’Zariah Harris, Chris Stevenson, Kristophe Burwell, Ava Eahart, Samayia Floyd, Daesha Johnson, Payton Rainey and Ashley Zuniga, all of Southern Vance High School; Terrance Downing, Christian Green, Thomas Murphy, Maximus Parham, Jennifer Sanchez, Nigee Shearin, Kali Wiggs, Tyere Wiggins and Bryton Yarborough, all of Northern Vance High School; Austyn Abbott and Natalie Stone, both of Kerr-Vance Academy; Margaret Bobbitt and Chris Harp, both of Vance Charter School; and Alexis Cruz and Ian Simmons, both of Henderson Collegiate.

This was the 30th year of operation for the SOE. The leadership program is designed for students who have completed their first year of high school and are the top academic achievers in their respective classes.

Students participate in five all-day sessions that include a community service day, a team building day, an industry day when they visit five local businesses, a day featuring educational opportunities at Vance-Granville Community College and a visit to Kerr Lake, the Vance County 911 Center, the Vance County Courthouse and the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. On their final day, the students heard a presentation by Whitney Espinosa, a 2014 graduate of Northern Vance High School, that focused on how to overcome personal obstacles.

This year the students participated in their community service day by assisting volunteers with Rebuilding Hope to repair wheelchair ramps at local homes. Their team building day was held at Keats Point Farm, owned and operated by the family of John, Angela and Andrea Hyson. Students interacted with trained horses on the farm to solve problems and meet challenges posed to them. On the industry day, they toured Franklin Brothers Nursery, Mars Pet Care, the Walmart Distribution Center, Carolina Country Snacks and Vulcan Materials’ Greystone Quarry.

Students shown in the accompanying photo include, front row from left: Thomas Murphy, Ian Simmons, Payton Rainey, Alexis Cruz, Jabrial Steed, Dinah Baldwin and Victoria Glasscock. On the second row, from left, are Maximus Parham, Bryton Yarborough, Margaret Bobbitt, Robert Hopper, Chris Harp, Nigee Shearin and La’Zariah Harris. Students on the third row, from left, are Austyn Abbott, Chris Stevenson, Jennifer Sanchez, Natalie Stone, Ashley Zuniga and Daniel Clemente. On the back row, from left, are Kali Wiggs, Daesha Johnson, Kristophe Burwell, Terrance Downing, Tyere Wiggins, Christian Green and Samayia Floyd. Ava Eahart was unavailable for the photo.

In addition to live music and dancing, Maria Parham Health will sponsor a kids section as they have for the other two events, with face painting, inflatable activities and more. So bring the whole family for an evening of food, friends and fun!

Sponsors for this year’s concert series are: Prim Commerical & Residential Rentals, CenturyLink and Envirolink – Presenting Sponsors; Duke Energy and Maria Parham Health - Gold Sponsors; BB&T, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091 - Silver Sponsors; Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, Express Employment Professionals and Waste Industries, Inc. - Bronze Sponsors; and Benchmark Community Bank - Contributing Sponsor.

All concerts are free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Chamber at 438-8414 or info@hendersonvance.org.

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has seventeen graduates from this year’s annual Leadership Vance program. Leadership Vance is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community. The program

is organized into twelve sessions which began on February 7 with an orientation breakfast at Vance-Granville Community College and will conclude on August 3 with a graduation ceremony and dinner at Henderson Country Club. Participants are exposed to various aspects of Henderson and Vance County, specifically in regard to city and county government, health and community resources, economic develop-ment, agriculture and natural resources, history, media, criminal justice and law.

As their community service project, this year’s class assisted with a food giveaway at the Vance County Farmer’s Market on July 13. The giveaways take place the 2nd Thursday of every other month and are a collaborated effort of Cooperative Extension, St James Missionary Baptist Church, USDA, DSS, Vance County Sheriff ’s Department and Henderson Police Department. The class also helped Rebuilding Hope, Inc. complete a wheelchair ramp project and do some clean-up.

The class will celebrate with a graduation dinner at Henderson Country Club on Thurs-day, August 3. Each participant will receive a diploma for completing the five-month course and will view a pictorial presentation of the highlights and memories made during their five months together.

Graduates of this year’s class include: Lisa Bender, Capital Campaign Coordinator-Vance Charter School; Desiree Brooks, Advertising Director-The Daily Dispatch; Norwin Fischer, Systems Operations Manager-Walmart DC 6091; Krystal Harris, Director-Vance County Dept. of Social Services; Jennifer Jones, Sales Manager-US Cellular; Sara Lloyd, Director of Customized Training-Vance-Granville Com-munity College; Marty McGraw, Asset Protection Manager-Walmart DC 6091; Sheri Moss, Social Worker II – Work First-Vance County Dept. of Social Services; Jason Spriggs, Water Treatment Operator-Kerr Lake Regional Water System; Paylor Spruill, Assistant to the City Manager-City of Henderson; Joy Suther, Assistant Principal – Dabney Elementary School; Tremanisha Taylor, Youth/Adult Sports Coordinator-Henderson Family YMCA; Ursula Kennedy, Director of Nursing Operations-Maria Parham Health; Tonya Verzaal, QA Area Manager-Walmart DC 6091; Jessica West, Community Services Sergeant-City of Henderson Police Department; Sallie White, Market Lead-er-BB&T; Chambers Williams III, Managing Editor-The Daily Dispatch.

Another Leadership Vance Completed

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Schmitt OrthodonticsOn June 19th, the Henderson-Vance Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Schmitt Orthodontics. Dr. Terry J. Schmitt worked with and then succeeded Dr. John van Venrooy as he transitioned into retirement. Schmitt Orthodontics specializes in monitoring growth and development, straightening teeth and aligning bites using braces and invisalign. They offer convenient hours by appointment M-Th. Schmitt Orthodontics is proud to continue the tradition of serving as Henderson’s only full-time Specialist in Orthodontics for the past 29 years! Schmitt Orthodontics is accepting new patients and would be happy to serve you and your family. They are located in the J.W. Jenkins building Suite #007 at Maria Parham Health, 568 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. To contact Schmitt Orthodontics please call 252-492-6628 or visit them on the web at Hendersonortho.net.

Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc.The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on July 11th for Fred’s Towing and Transport, Inc. Fred’s Towing is a locally owned and operated business that has been in Henderson for over 20 years. Fred’s Towing started with a young man having a dream of owning his own towing business one day. Fred started out working with his father at Doug’s Towing when he was 16 years old. Many will tell you that he would drive the tow truck to school so he could run calls when he got out of for the day. Fred worked day and night learning the towing industry. In 1997, he decided to branch out and start his own business. So with one truck and a garage behind his parent’s house, he started Fred’s Towing and Transport, Inc. The towing industry has evolved over the years and Fred has had to evolve too. Fred grew the company little by little every year, adding new equipment and locations. Now their home office is in Henderson and they have locations in Oxford and South Hill, VA. Their operation is made up of five divisions and seventeen employees. They are blessed to have made it where they are today! Contact them at 252-430-0082.

Outside the Box Promotions & ApparelThe Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on July 11th for Outside the Box Promotions & Apparel. Fred and Karrie Fogg recently started Outside the Box Promotions & Apparel, also known as OTB. OTB is a screen printing, vinyl printing, and embroidery shop. They offer many apparel choices such as hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and uniforms. They also offer promotional items such as pens, cups, glasses, pom-poms, stickers, magnets. OTB is your one stop shop! If you need items for your business, church, school, athletic team, or just need something for a special occasion, they can help you. Stop by their office at 340B Industry Drive in Henderson (behind Lowes Home Improvement and in the same office as Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc) or call 252-213-4072.

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I Got U Bail Bonds, LLC On Thursday, June 8th, the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for I Got U Bail Bonds, LLC. I Got U Bail Bonds believes in professionalism. Founded by Rosa Ferguson, who also founded their sister company, Power Surety Services, they strive to accompany every client with the best service possible. As a family built business, the company has been helping families get their loved ones back home for over 15 years. With the best rates around, they can help on almost any budget. I Got U Bail Bonds proudly serves all 100 counties in North Carolina with licensed agents who are professional and hospitable. Rosa’s motto for I Got U Bail Bonds is “we are a family and we will do everything we can to get your family back to you.” Not only do they specialize in bail bonds but they believe in giving back to the community. Through the years, they have held events benefitting children in the community like their annual back to school give away and cookout for kids in need and holiday parties as well. To I Got U Bail Bonds, family is everything and so is their community. They are located at 337 N. Chestnut and can be reached 24hrs a day 7 days a week at 252-430-7711.

Character Antics/BoHo’s Party PlaceThe Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting for Character Antics/BoHo’s Party Place on Tuesday, June 13th during their Grand Opening week. Character Antics has been a household name in Vance and surrounding counties for 17 years. Their mission has always been (regardless of profit) to put the children first. Providing BoHo the Clown, inflatable rides, face painting, balloon art and games has been their way to brighten the day of children of all ages. BoHo’s Party Place is Character Antics new family restaurant and party center, moving them into the next fun phase of their business. They offer freshly made pizza, hotdogs, burgers and sides at affordable family prices. They also have a private room for baby showers. BoHo’s Party Place is open 7 days a week and walk-ins are welcome. So children can come for a birthday party or just to have bounce time anytime! They also offer discounts for churches and school groups. A special thank you was given to all the great friends who came out to support them during the ribbon cutting. BoHo’s Party Place is located at 214 Raleigh Road in Henderson and they can be reached at (252)430-6775. More information is on their website: www.bohospartyplace.com.

Sadie’s School of DanceThe Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sadie’s School of Dance on the evening of Monday, June 19th. Owner, Sadie Lee, has been dancing for over 15 years and is studying dance at Meredith College. She will graduate in May 2018 with a major in Dance. She is excited about this new business venture, and is ready to serve the community. Sadie’s School of Dance offers classes in ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip-hop, tap, baton, tumbling and much more. Sadie believes that everyone deserves a chance to dance. They strive to create a learning environment in which each student has equal opportunity to learn in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. For more information, call 252-425-5844 or visit their website at www.sadiesschoolofdance.com. You can also like their page on FB – Sadie’s School of Dance.

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Thanks to our 2017 Chamber Champions

Chamber Partners

Chamber Patron

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is again offering sponsorship opportunities through the 2017 Chamber Pinnacle Program. It offers member businesses the opportunity to make a one-time annual investment that will allow them maximum publicity and exposure throughout the year at Chamber events and programs. If your company is interested in

taking advantage of this opportunity, please contact President John Barnes and see what this program can do for you.

Chamber Contributor

Consolidated Marketing, Inc. will sponsor an upcoming Lunch Break to Educate session to be led by Mike Smith of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The second session for the year, this event is entitled “Insurance Update for Small Business” and will provide an update on the changes to Federal Healthcare Law. The event will begin at 11:30 on September 13 and will be held at the Henderson campus of VGCC in Building 7, Room 7109.

A third session on finances will take place at 11:30 on November 8 at the same location and is sponsored by Woodforest Bank. The session is entitled Planning a Healthy Business for Small Businesses. The synopsis says, by taking this seminar, you are taking an important step toward making a very important decision about planning to start and run a healthy business.

Business ownership can be an exhilarating, demanding and lucrative endeavor, but it is not for everyone. A key element of success is the ability to plan for the now and to plan for the future. The more you plan, the more informed you can be, which in turn helps you to focus your priorities and make great decisions in the process.

Space is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 252-438-8414. Sponsorships of our Chamber Champions Duke Energy, CenturyLink, Maria Parham Health, Chamber Partners BB&T, MARS, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091, Chamber Patron Express Employment Professionals and Chamber Contributor Benchmark Community Bank have made the lunches possible.

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Kerr Lake Country Club to Host BAHKerr Lake Country Club will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, July 27 at their location at 600 Hedrick Drive in Henderson.

Delicious Hors d’ oeuvres will be served. Be sure to bring your business card to be eligible for great door prizes to be given away throughout the evening. RSVP to the Chamber by close-of-day on Monday, July 24th at 252-438-8414.

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September is Preparedness MonthSeptember is National Preparedness Month. For small business owners, being prepared can mean the difference in staying in business

or not following a disaster. The Small Business Administration can assist your business from the planning stages to recovery. Below are the steps they list for Emergency Preparedness. These are each covered at a more in depth level on the SBA website at www.SBA.gov.Disaster Planning Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful, yet, many owners fail to properly plan and prepare for disaster situations. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, an estimated 25 percent of businesses do not reopen following a major disaster. You can protect your business by identifying the risks associated with natural and man-made disasters, and by creating a plan for action should a disaster strike. By keeping those plans updated, you can help ensure the survival of your business. A great place to start is the SBA’s Small Business Disaster Preparedness Guide on the web at https://www.sba. gov/managing-business/running-business/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness. Disaster Assistance Disaster can strike at any time, and even the most prepared businesses can be adversely impacted. If your business has been impacted by a disaster, the SBA can help by providing disaster assistance. Disaster Cleanup Taking the proper cleanup precautions means you can get back to business sooner. Explore some important tips and advice to help you get back on your feet safely. SBA’s Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan This plan lays out an overall plan for the Disaster Loan Program, both for smaller scale events when ODA resources easily meet demand and for larger scale ones requiring greater participation from all agency resources. State Government Information State governments relay pertinent information to businesses affected by disasters and offer a number of services to help businesses prepare and recover from disasters. Learn more about your state.

Golf Tournament is October 5thThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will host the Nineteenth Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament

presented by BB&T on Thursday, October 5 at Henderson Country Club. BB&T has been the Presenting sponsor for this event since its inception in 1999. Eagle sponsors are CenturyLink, Duke Energy and

Maria Parham Medical Center. Birdie sponsors are MARS Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091. A number of other sponsorships are available and anyone interested should contact Tournament Director Melanie Mann for more information.

This Captain’s Choice (Superball) tournament will begin at 12 noon with lunch. Following lunch, the event will kick-off with a shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, with other prizes being awarded for the longest drive, hole-in-one, and closest to the pin.

A BBQ dinner and awards ceremony will take place immediately following the tournament. Sponsoring teams and individual registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and all Chamber members are invited to attend.

A limited number of sponsorships are still available for the event and for individual holes. Prize donations are also being accepted. Chamber members who have golf-related or similar promotional items that they would like to include in “Golfer Goody Bags” that will be handed out to players and volunteers at the event should contact the Chamber to register those items.

Additional activities to take part in at the event are “Poker Fun” and for the second year, the “Monster Launcher”. This is an AR 15 rifle specially equipped to lauch a golf ball. For $5, players can “launch” their ball with a trigger pull!

The rate for a team is $440, which includes meals and publicity at the tournament for a four-person team, greens fees, cart, complimentary drinks and a three pack (1 Mulligan, 1 Throw and 1 Red Bomber) for each of the 4 players. Individual entrants are welcomed at a rate of $135 including meals and will be placed on a four-person team.

To register or to express interest in sponsorships, contact Tournament Director Melanie Mann at 252-438-8414 or info@hendersonvance.org.

Having a Plan is a Must

Henderson-Vance county cHamber of commerce, Inc.414 S. Garnett Street, PO Box 1302, Henderson, NC 27536

PHONE: 252.438.8414 FAX: 252.492.8989 www.hendersonvance.org

2017 CHAMBER OFFICERSSusan Rogers ChairNancy Wykle 2nd Vice ChairMel Manning Treasurer/First Vice-ChairLarry Mathiot Immediate Past Chair

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce rep-resents the interests of the business community in those matters that affect the ability of local businesses to prosper and grow,

and the ability of Henderson and Vance County to attract new businesses.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2016-2018Hunter Peyton BB&TBrian Boyd Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Inc. Tammy Care Maria Parham HealthPhil Hart DataforgePhillip Hight Engine MastersLarry Mathiot CenturyLinkHal Muetzel Express Employment ProfessionalsChip Watkins Rose Oil Company

CHAMBER STAFF John Barnes PresidentTBA Director of Membership Services Melanie Mann Director of Administration & EventsVanessa Jones Work First CoordinatorSheri Jones Communications Consultant

2017 CHAMBER AMBASSADORSMichael Bobbitt IndividualKevin Bullock WIZS 1450AMCheryl Elman Dave Elman Hypnosis InstituteShannon Gwynn West Hills Veterinary CenterFreda Hawley Walmart Distribution Center #6091Julia Langston IndividualTonya Moore KARTSCourtney Morgan Henderson Wellness CenterClareese Moss ShortcakesPam Norwood Magnolia Management, LLCJavier M. Plummer Vance County EMSJoan Robinson Kittrell Job Corps CenterKimberly Robinson Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self StorageVal Short Triangle North Healthcare Foundation

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Dan Brummit Chair, Vance County Board of CommissionerssStuart Litvin Director, Vance County Economic Development CommissionPhil Hart Chair, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development CommissionDr. Stelfanie Williams President, Vance-Granville Community CollegeEddie Ellington Mayor, City of HendersonDr. Anthony Jackson Superintendent, Vance County SchoolsMarcus Barrow Chief, Henderson Police DepartmentBert Beard President/CEO, Maria Parham HealthPaul Ross Executive Director, Henderson Family YMCALarry Mathiot Immediate Past Chair - Chamber Board

2015-2017Fred Keller Wake Electric Membership CorporationPaco Tello Mars PetcareNancy Wykle The Daily DispatchSusan Rogers Chick-fil-AThomas Shaw Vance County Farm Bureau

2017-2019Tyler Brewer Brewer CyclesKim Jordan Benchmark Community BankMel Manning Quality InvestmentsJeff Wagner Walmart Distribution Center #6091

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