January 9: Chamber Business Growth & Development Committee and VGCC Small Business Center host the year’s first Lunch Break Session entitled “Social Media Simplified: A Complete Introduction to Social Media Marketing” with speaker P. Kaufman. Event is free and is from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided and the session is limited to 18 participants. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530380066.

January 15: Women of Vance Empowered Networking (WOVEN) along with the VGCC Small Business Center will host their first lunch and learn session of 2019 at the VGCC Cuvuc Center from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Speaker is Susan Crews and the topic is “Setting Your 2019 Goals and Establishing a Plan of Attack”. Cost is $20/person and must be reserved in advance. Contact the Chamber at sandra@hendersonvance.org or 252-438-8414.

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Chamber offices closed

January 31: 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center beginning with seating for dinner at 6:30. Keynote speaker will be Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District. Tickets will be available in December.

February 5: Leadership Vance Orientation and Kick-off Breakfast from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Vance-Granville Community College.

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November/December 2018

2-3 4-5 6-7 Teacher Bag Correction, Apply Now for Leadership Vance,Update Company Info.

Inside This Issue: Ribbon Cuttings, BAH, CPA Firm Thanks

Shop-with-a-cop gets $6,000,15 Under 40 Honored,Women’s Group Luncheon

FocusVHHenderson-VanceChamber of CommerceEncouraging You to Shop Local First!

Banquet is January 31stAssistant DA is Speaker

The 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 31st at the VGCC Civic Center.

This year’s event will again include a delicious dinner and music, keynote address and var-ious recognitions including: Vance County Schools’ teacher, assistant principal, and principal of the year, Vance County Schools’ “Shining Moment in Education” award, 2018 Ambassador of the Year Award and the prestigious Vance County Citizen of the Year Award for 2018.

Keynote speaker for the evening is Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District.

Allison Siler Capps grew up in Belmont, NC. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Peace College and then attended the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University where she received her law degree.

She began her career as an Assistant District At-torney in the 2nd Prosecutorial District and then re-turned to the 9th District, (Granville, Vance, Franklin and Warren counties) where she had interned while in law school and currently serves.

As a part of the DA’s office, she has tried over 20 jury trials, ranging from DWIs to First Degree Mur-der cases and everything in between. She has received numerous awards from Crime Stoppers, NC Gang Investigators Assoc. and others.

Mrs. Capps is an active member of Delrayno Baptist Church, President of the Board of Directors for the Granville Education Foundation, participates in the Girls on the Run Program and in the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. She resides in Oxford with her husband, Jason, and their son, Luke.

Presenting Sponsor for this special annual event is Duke Energy. Gold sponsor is Maria Parham Health and Silver Sponsors are BB&T, MARS Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC# 6091; Bronze Sponsors are Benchmark Community Bank and Express Employment Professionals; Contributor Sponsor is CenturyLink and Advocate sponsor is Union Bank

Seating for dinner will be promptly at 6:30. Tickets will be available for $35 each or a table of 10 for $320. Contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 to purchase tickets, for more informa-tion or for sponsorship opportunities.

Allison Capps Assistant DA and Annual Banquet keynote speaker.

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16 Educators Attend TEI OrientationThe 2018-2019 Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) program started on Thursday, October 18 with a dinner and orientation session

at Henderson Country Club. In its twenty-fifth year, the program provides classroom teachers, counselors and media specialists with opportunities to participate in seminars where leadership and management skills are taught. Participants visit a variety of businesses within the community where they will meet employees, tour the facilities, learn about the business and take part in seminars designed to broaden their skills base.

The overall intent of the program is to strengthen the partnership between business professionals and education professionals. Teachers and those in the business field will have the opportunity to understand each other’s role in preparing students to meet the challenges of the future.

Participants for this year’s TEI are: Jessica Ayscue (Aycock), Patricia Harris (Carver), Kristy Martin (Clarke), Kimberly Holtzmann (Dabney), Taylor Evans (New Hope), Jhaneille Downer (Pinkston Street), Pat Hughes (E.O. Young), Vanessa Davis (Zeb Vance), Christine Francis (Vance County High), Oscar Suarez (Early College), Sherrie Evans-Bailey (AdVance Academy), Davia Johnson (Vance County Middle), Tammy Barrow (STEM Early High), Patrick Vincent (E.M. Rollins), Cherie Dixon (L.B. Yancey), Angela Cusaac (Vance County High; Teacher of Year).

Sponsoring organizations include the Vance County Public School Foundation, Vance County Public Schools and the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce.

Corporate sponsors are: Gold – Duke Energy, Satterwhite Point Marina, Vance County Public School Foundation, Vance County Schools, Walmart Distribution Center #6091; Silver – KARTS, Quick Print, Vance County Farm Bureau; Bronze – Barnett Properties, Chick-fil-A , Daily Dispatch, Golden Skillet, Henderson Family YMCA, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, Maria Parham Health, J.M. White Funeral Service and Wayne & Susan Adcock.

Shop-with-a-Cop Receives $6,000 On Dec. 5, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce presented a $6,000 check to representatives of area law enforcement

agencies to be used for their annual “Shop With A Cop” program.

The “Shop With A Cop” program is a partnership among the chamber, Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff ’s Office and the Vance County Department of Social Services. It pairs various local law enforcement agency representatives with local underprivileged children for a shopping trip to local retailers for Christmas.

A certain dollar amount of the proceeds raised at the Chamber’s annual Reverse Raffle was set aside for each participating child to assist them and their families throughout Henderson and Vance County who otherwise would go without during the holidays. The shopping trip was held December 20 and helped 47 local families.

The Reverse Raffle event was held in early November and is a joint effort of the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff ’s Office and the Chamber. Maria Parham Health was the presenting sponsor for this year’s event.

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“15 Under 40” Honored

The Chamber will welcome 5 new board members in the upcoming year. Please join the current Board of Directors along with the Chamber staff in welcoming our new directors to the Chamber Board:

Chris Fisher with Henderson Fruit and Produce, Jenny Hester with PRIM Development and Residential Rentals, Ronald Bennett with Variety Wholesalers, Turner Pride with NC Cooperative Extension, and Bert Long with H.G. Reynolds Company.

Congratulations!! We look forward to the beginning of your first three-year term as a Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Director of the Board.

The group recognized as the “15 Under 40” were honored at a reception and meet-and-greet at Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, November 27. The reception was sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, The Daily Dispatch, and local chapters of Rotary, Optimist and Kiwanis Clubs.

The 15 “Emerging Leaders Age 40 and Younger in Vance County” gathered to meet one another and network with members of the local business community. Heavy hors d’oeuvres were served as attendees made introductions and networked among themselves.

The concept of seeking nominations for 15 individuals under the age of 40 that are making a difference in the Henderson-Vance County community was an idea brought to life by The Daily Dispatch and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce to identify our community’s young, emerging leaders in politics, business, nonprofit, and the faith community.

Each recipient was recognized individually and presented with a certificate.

The 15 recipients are: Nathan Baskerville - Attorney and former Representative to N.C. General Assembly, Bert Beard - Maria Parham Health, Joel Beckham - New Life Baptist Church, Kristen Boyd - Principal Aycock Elementary School, Amanda Walker Ellis - Henderson Junior Women’s League and Community Volunteer, Trevei Foreman - Coach, Cara Boyd Gill - S.a.M Child Advocacy and Counseling Center, Turner Pride - NC Cooperative Extension, Carice Sanchez and Eric Sanchez - both of Henderson Collegiate, Tremanisha Taylor - Henderson Family YMCA, Josh Towne - Chick-fil-a, Kendrick Vann - Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department, Jessica West - Henderson Police Department, and Daniel White - Business Owner, Volunteer and Philanthropist.

Chamber Welcomes New Directors

The Women of Vance Empowered Networking (WOVEN) group in partnership with the VGCC Small Business Center will host their first Lunch & Learn session entitled “Making YOU the priority in 2019” on Tuesday, January 15.

The lunch will take place from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the VGCC Civic Center and will feature speaker Susan Crews. Below is a synopsis of the lunch session:

“What is the reason you are wanting to make YOU the priority in 2019? Really, the motivation aspect varies from woman to woman. However, we all have aspirations and goals that we want to crush, but time and time again, life happens, we fall off the wagon and our goals are pushed to the side for one reason or another. They were SUPER motivating to us before, and we really wanted to succeed, so what happens? In this fun-filled luncheon, you will learn how to set yourself up for success, establish and clarify your goals for 2019 and establish the plan of attack.”

Tickets for the event are $20/person and include lunch. Registration in advance is required. Please email Sandra Wilkerson at the Chamber at sandra@hendersonvance.org or call 252-438-8414.

Women of Vance Host Lunch Session

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ribbon cuttings grand openingsfocusConcordia Nursing & Rehabilitation

Concordia Care Nursing and Rehabilitation of Henderson hosted a Business After Hours on December to celebrate their grand opening with the local community. Guests were treated to refreshments and were informed about Concordia and what they do.

Concordia Nursing and Rehabilitation – Henderson offers short-term rehabilitative as well as long-term care along with a full range of medical, nursing, rehabilitation and social services to treat and support each of their patients and residents. Many patients return home after a few weeks and, for those who are unable to go home right away, Concordia provide safe, compassionate care in an environment that fosters independence and dignity.

Concordia Care understands that when people are discharged from a traditional hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. To meet this need they offer services including aggressive, medically complex care and short-term rehabilitation. Concordia’s clinical capabilities allow them to accept patients with greater medical complexity than a traditional nursing home. This is increasingly important as many patients require transitional care and rehabilitation before they are ready to return home. This is where Concordia comes in, bridging the gap between hospital and home.

In addition, because of our nation’s ever changing healthcare system, Concordia strives to provide their healthcare partners with resources, relevant information and recent updates about the industry and the services provided at Concordia.

The facility is located at 280 South Beckford Drive in Henderson and can be reached by phone at (252) 438-6141 or online at www.gchenderson.com.

Hosts Business After Hours

Resources for Your Small BusinessWhether starting a new business or managing an existing one, we all need a little help sometimes! The Small Business Administration’s

website is an excellent resource when you need help on a variety of topics related to business. Go to https://www.sba.gov/learning-center and choose one of the many courses designed to help you research, plan, and turn your ideas into a great business.

Locally, the Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College is a wonderful resource. The center was created to provide the small businesses of the community with a place for training, education, counseling and referral. The Small Business Center addresses the continuing need for updated information, refinement of management skills and the improvement of profit advantage in risk-taking. Special attention is given to the critical areas of capital formation and prevention of business failures. The Small Business Center program offers the following services:

Seminars and short coursesCounseling servicesReferrals to appropriate agenciesA network of linkagesResources and informationFor more information on the Small Business Center, its programs and class schedule, visit the website at www.vgcc.edu/coned/small-

business-center or call 252-738-3240.

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Dr. William S. Wooten, DDSA ribbon cutting was held December 6 at 10am to celebrate the new Chamber of Commerce membership for the office of William S. Wooten, DDS. located at 857 South Beckford Drive, Suite F. Dr. Wooten’s office desires to meet the needs of patients in a professional and efficient manner. They are committed to providing superior service for each patient and tailoring treatment to each patient’s specific needs. Their caring team will help you reach your goals for a healthy mouth. New patients are welcome! Contact Dr. Wooten’s team at 252-492-5200 and visit www.vancedental.com

Chamber Ambassadors are an important part of our organization and they serve as official representatives of the Chamber. Serving as an Ambassador allows you to become more involved in the local business community through participation in a variety of Chamber programs and events. This results in increased networking opportunities, enhanced visibility for your business, and numerous opportunities to market and promote your products. If you or someone within your Chamber member business is interested in applying for our Ambassador program, please contact Director of Membership, Jay Andrews for more information. He can be reached at 252-438-8414 or jay@hendersonvance.org.

Apply to be a Chamber Ambassador

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our member CPA firms for sponsoring the Annual Chamber Christmas Social on November 29. This year marked the 11th consecutive year of their sponsorships which allow the Chamber and all its members to enjoy this festive kick-off to the holiday season.

The Chamber member sponsoring CPA firms are:Robert D. Herford, CPA

William D. Hoyle, CPA, PLLCHolden Moss Knott Clark & Copley, P.A.

Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas,Waters and Brafford, P.A.William L. Stark & CompanyDanny W. Wright, CPA, PLLC

The Chamber is grateful to these businesses for their continued support of this very popular event. With tax season upon us, don’t forget to contact one of these Chamber member businesses to help you with your accounting, bookkeeping, tax and financial planning needs. Contact information for them and all Chamber

members is available on the Chamber’s online membership directory at www.hendersonvance.org.

Thanks to CPA Firm Sponsors

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Thanks to our 2018 Chamber Champions

Chamber Partners

Chamber ContributorChamber Patrons

Chamber Advocate

focusThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Stella and Dot (Michele Burgess) for her contribution of

items for the 2018 new teacher packages. Stella and Dot was among the 24 member businesses who contributed items for this year’s bags and was inadvertently left out of the original article in October. We sincerely apologize for this error and have recognized all of those donors again below. This annual opportunity is offered exclusively to Chamber member businesses. If you are interested in taking part in next year’s drive, contact the Chamber office at 252-438-8414 or email sandra@hendersonvance.org.

Teacher Bag Donors Appreciated

AA StorageBenchmark BankBrewer CyclesCarolina SunrockCenter for Creative Leadership - Golden Leaf Scholars

Darnisha Pulley, Mariah Davis and Amber CousinChick-fil-aHenderson Wellness CenterJoel T. Cheatham InsuranceKerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMaria Parham HealthMarsMcGregor Hall

Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters & BraffordPrim DevelopmentQuick PrintSam’s FurnitureState FarmStella and Dot (Michele Burgess)United Way of Vance CountyVance County Cooperative ExtensionVGCCWest Hills Veterinary CentreWise Country SnacksYMCA

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Welcome New Members

MADD - Vance, Franklin, Warren, Granville Chapter

100 South Garnett St.Henderson, NC 27536

(252) 432-5136

Carolina Secure Storage615 W. US 158 BypassHenderson, NC 27536

(919) 529-0568carolinasecurestorage.com

Tri South MechanicalHVAC Services

416 US 1 Suite AYougsville, NC 27596

Jeremy Hundley- Owner(919) 435-2728

trisouthmechanical.com

Information Update RequestedWith the coming of a new year, the Chamber will be updating your company’s information on the Chamber’s online database. Please

look at your profile at www.hendersonvance.org and see if there is anything that needs to be changed. If not, then you’re good to go and can renew your membership as is. If changes are needed, email our Director of Membership, Jay Andrews, at jay@hendersonvance.org, with the changes that need to be made so that he can get your information updated.

We also need to know if any of the contacts for your business have changed. This would include any personnel changes or things as simple as email or phone number changes. These need to be accurate and up-to-date so that we can get information regarding upcoming Chamber events, deadlines and business opportunities to you in a timely manner.

In addition, in the early spring, the Chamber along with The Daily Dispatch, will publish Envision Vance, a full-color, quality of life guide and membership directory where your information will also be listed. This publication is placed in welcome centers along the interstate, in local hotels, in newcomer and membership packets and is an insert in the local newspaper. In addition, copies are given out at the Chamber offices on a regular basis to investors, potential business owners and visitors to the local area.

Over the past year, the Chamber website referred thousands of businesses via this online membership directory. It is often the first contact that newcomers to our area have with your business. Make their “clicks” count and update your information today.

Applications are available for the upcoming 2019 Leadership Vance Program. Interested professionals who live or work in Vance County are invited to apply.

The program will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants who will be selected to represent all backgrounds, occupations and geographic areas of Vance County. The Leadership Vance program is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community after graduation.

The program informs, challenges and educates the participants on the opportunities and needs of the community and will strengthen their leadership skills while learning about the social, economic, and political dynamics that shape the community. Participants are exposed to various aspects of Henderson and Vance County, specifically in regard to city and county government, health and community resources, economic development, agriculture and natural resources, history and media, and criminal justice and law.

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.

Brochures and applications for the upcoming year are available at the Chamber office and on the website at www.hendersonvance.org.

The 10-session program will conclude in June and the cost for participating is $350 for Chamber members and $425 for non-Chamber members. Included in the price are all expenses, meals and materials.

All potential participants should submit a completed application to the Chamber office no later than Monday, January 7, 2019. Notifications will be made by Friday, January 18, 2019. For more information, contact the Chamber at 438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org.

Deadline to apply is January 7thApply Now for Leadership Vance

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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

2018 CHAMBER OFFICERSMel Manning ChairNancy Wykle First Vice-ChairHunter Peyton Second Vice-Chair/TreasurerSusan Rogers 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

CHAMBER STAFF John Barnes PresidentJay Andrews Director of Membership Sheri Jones Communications ConsultantVanessa Jones Work First CoordinatorTammy Manning Director of FinanceSandra Wilkerson Director of Administration & Events

2018 CHAMBER AMBASSADORSMary Ann Avery The Boys and Girls ClubJoel Beckham New Life Baptist ChurchCayla Bercaw BB&TCaitlin Branham US Cellular of HendersonDesiree Brooks The Daily DispatchJonathan Edwards Chick-Fil-A (Kerr Vance Academy)Tony Faulkner Chick-Fil-AJulia Langston Kerr Lake Country ClubBionica Lewis Fidelity BankLidia Martinez Touchstone BankTamara McGhee The Daily DispatchTonya Moore KARTSClareese Moss ShortcakesPam Norwood Magnolia Management, LLCJavier M. Plummer Vance County EMSScott Pruitt Union BankStephanie Ranes The Daily DispatchAllison Reigner Chick-Fil-A of HendersonAshley Roach Vocational Rehabilitation ServiceDiane Robbins The Daily DispatchJoan Robinson Kittrell Job Corps Center

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Tommy Hester Chair, Vance County Board of CommissionerssDennis Jarvis Director, Vance County Economic Development CommissionBenny Finch Chair, Henderson-Vance DDCDr. Gordon Burns 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 Exec. Director, Henderson Family YMCASusan Rogers Immediate Past Chair - Chamber Board

Phone: 252-492-8905 Fax: 252-492-4443

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