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Weekly Member NewsBlast
February 15, 2017
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In This Issue
President's Comments
Chamber News
Member Promotions
 
Board of Directors

 

President 

John A. Redding

 

Vice-President 

Bruce S. Drinkard
Farmers Bank of Appomattox

 

Treasurer 

Shirley Wheeler

Appomattox County Assembly
 

  

Directors 


 

Gerri Granato

Country Charm 


Cindy Hall
 

Dana Mayberry

Appomattox Inn & Suites


Sheila Palamar
 

J.D. Simpson

Walmart
 

Robin Snyder
Appomattox Court House
National Historical Park

 

Denzil VanSwearingen


 

Ken Arpino

www.wolfbane.org 

 
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Good afternoon everyone.  This NewsBlast is chock full of Chamber News, Member Promotions, Legislative News and Business Resource articles.  It is the Chamber's goal to provide our members with information to help them with their businesses so I hope you find the articles included herein to be just that -- helpful.  Remember that the Chamber is here to serve YOU!  So, please remember to take advantage of the promotional opportunities to promote your events.
 
Feel free to forward this NewsBlast to others in your business or organization so that they, too, can benefit from the information. Let us know how we are doing...the feedback is always welcome.
 
Remember to "BUY LOCAL" -- your local small businesses depend on you to keep them in the local community.
 
Quote of the Week:   
 
 
 
    " Whether you've seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing to believe that something unseen is caring for you can be a life-shifting exercise."

Martha Beck 

 
Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
Whitney Napier: Office Manager
 
President's Comments
I hope that everyone had a great Valentine's Day and/or has been enjoying the warmer than usual weather.  Let me add to that wishes that you have avoided the flu, congestion and the myriad of other maladies that are making the rounds.
 
The Appomattox Cheerz schedule is coming together and there will be some changes this year.  Stay tuned and we will announce them once everything is final.  We are looking to make the events even more family oriented than before and are excited about the possibilities.
 
The project to place signage promoting downtown on the 460 Bypass is coming together.  We are lacking just a little funding still and then we can begin the process of obtaining the governmental approvals and giving the go ahead to the fabrication and installation.   A special thank you to the Appomattox Christian Academy, Century 21, Jamerson Building Supply and TPS Displays for their participation in the project.
 
The Chamber has initiated efforts to sponsor a business seminar during the month of April.  Our preliminary plan is to offer direction in marketing oriented subjects.  If you have a suggestion on a topic that you would like us to cover in addition to or instead of marketing, please communicate with me.
 

 
John Redding
Chamber President
 
Chamber News

1967-2017

The Appomattox Chamber of Commerce
is celebrating 50 years of serving the businesses of Historic Appomattox!
Blueprint Virginia 2025 Regional Roundtable Discussion


The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, along with the Amherst, Altavista, Appomattox, Bedford Area and the Smith Mountain Lake Chambers of Commerce request your participation in the Blueprint Virginia 2025 Regional Roundtable Discussion.

When:  3-5 p.m., Thursday, March 2
Where: Multi-purpose Room, Central VA Community College
                   3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 
 
Join us for an in-depth strategic discussion on Lynchburg's regional priorities and cross-cutting statewide themes.
 
Please plan to attend to make sure your voice is heard and Lynchburg regional priorities are considered in the state plan.
 
Presentation by:
Barry DuVal, President & CEO,
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
 
BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA: A Business Plan for the Commonwealth is a comprehensive effort to provide business leadership, direction and long-range economic development planning for Virginia. Over eighteen months from 2013 to 2014, the first Blueprint process engaged business and community leaders from around the Commonwealth to determine top priorities for strengthening Virginia's economic competitiveness. As Virginians prepare to elect a new Governor in 2017, the time is right to update Blueprint Virginia, and establish ambitious policy goals for growth. Virginia's regional leaders and industry experts will convene to analyze state and regional economies and identify specific economic drivers.
 
RSVP by February 24:  434-845-5966 or email info@lynchburgregion.org  
ExperienceAppomattox.com

The Appomattox Tourism Committee launched  www.experienceappomattox.com on January 1, 2017.
With this website you can make reservations, book packages and learn about historical Appomattox.
Are you a Sponsor? 
If you answered NO, you are missing great advertising opportunities

I'm sure you are asking yourself, why should I be a sponsor? What events does the Chamber hold that it would benefit me to become a sponsor?  How do they display my sponsorship?

These are all great questions; and this is where you will find the answers!

Appomattox Cheerz
: Every year the Chamber of Commerce hosts Cheerz Events. We have a band, food, and beverages. When you become a sponsor your business' logo is put on a banner which is displayed in front of the crowd.  Our President takes the stage at every Cheerz event and thanks our sponsors one-by-one.

Free entry and drink tickets to Cheerz
: Depending on your chosen sponsorship level you will receive a certain number of entry tickets and drink tickets for each event.

Member Luncheons
: The Chamber hold quarterly member luncheons. Are luncheons are a terrific way to network and are always held and catered by a business that is a chamber member.  During the luncheon our President thanks every sponsor by name.

NewsBlast:
 Every Wednesday @ 2:00pm our NewsBlast is sent out via email.  This reaches over 300 business and individuals!  Your logo is featured on each and every NewsBlast!

Website:
 Our website features a Sponsor link.  This is where your name and logo will be featured.


New benefits for becoming a sponsor:

This coming year the Chamber will hold a 5k Fun Run and the Miss Appomattox Pageant.  Your logo will be displayed on any and all advertising for these events. This includes banners, flyers, FaceBook, & the event registration page.  
You will also have to opportunity to put your logo on t-shirts that will be handed out at our 5k (this will be an additional fee & a separate email will be sent).


1st Quarter Luncheon

Please join us for the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce 1st Quarter Luncheon. 
This event is available for members and non-members.



stpattys_day4.jpg Whe n: Mar ch 17th
 Where: Railyard Restaurant
Time: 11:30 am.

*Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early so that you can get checked in.*

Speaker :
Jeanette Brady with the Appomattox Christian Academy will be our guest speaker.  Jeanette has a lot of exciting news to share.  This will include how they will help to bring business to our local businesses. 


Special Thanks to Mike Ranson and the Railyard Restaurant Team for hosting this event.  

Please Note: If you have registered for the event, but are unable to attend, you will still be responsible for the payment.  If you are a late registration a fee of $2.00 will be added.

CONTACT:
Whitney Napier 
Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce 
434-352-2621 
chamber@appomattoxchamber.org 



The Appomattox Chamber of Commerce are planning upcoming events, and we want your help!
We are asking for volunteers to help, work, and plan these events.

5K Fun Run: Contact Whitney Napier 434.352.2621


Shop Small: Contact Gerri Granato 434.352.5884
 
Business of the Week
ValleyStar Credit Union 

Congratulations to ValleyStar Credit Union for being chosen the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Week!
ValleyStar Credit Union has been serving families and businesses across Virginia and North Carolina since 1953. We have recently added Augusta County and the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro to our field of membership.

Joining ValleyStar Credit Union is easy! We have an expansive field of membership that includes cities and counties in southwest and central Virginia, and north central North Carolina.

Member Promotions
1865 Foundation
Upcoming Event


@Work Personell Services 
Upcoming Event

February 22 -   Job Fair
Appomattox Christian Academy


Appomattox Christian Academy, a mission of St. Andrew's Reformed Episcopal Church is expandi ng! 

LEARN MORE about the future campus Master Pl an on March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Phoenix Hall on the campus of Appomattox Christian Academy, 1916 Redfields Road, behind the rescue squad in Appomattox. 

Area residents, townspeople, local business owners, media, town and county officials, and ministers will want to come to this meeting to hear about the impact that this expansion will have in our community!  This meeting will give all in attendance a full view of the expansion Master Plans which includes new classrooms, a new gym, a new all natural terrain playground, and a new sanctuary.  Other information to be shared will highlight our recent accreditation through ACCS (Association of Classical Christian Schools), plans for increased academic standards and offerings, and the addition of apprenticeship training/certification programs.  Most importantly, $4.6 million will be invested over the next 5 years to support this .  For more information, plan to be there or call 434-352-7373.  
Appomattox Inns & Suites

Romantic Weekend Package:  Click Here for Full Details
 
Want to start out 2017 on a positive note?  Come to a Lions Club meeting and consider joining in with others to "serve". 

The Appomattox Lions Club will be in possession of its PediaVision testing unit for most of the months of February and March.  PediaVision provides an instantaneous evaluation of a child's ability to see well.  If your organization has a group of children that you would like to be tested, contact Lion John Redding (352-0532) to schedule.
 
The Lions motto is "WE SERVE", and we are always seeking ways to do so. If you would like to join us in our efforts, please contact us on our Facebook page - Appomattox Lions Club   or email us at appomattoxlions@aol.com   or ddvansw@aol.com

Come visit the Babcock House for a true experience in Southern Hospitality.  Simple, refined food at reasonable prices.

"Introducing the First Annual Babcock House Beer Dinner on March 15....stay tuned for details!"

Lunch served Tuesday thru Friday from 11am to 1:30pm;
Brunch served Sunday from 11am to 2pm; and
Dinner served Tuesday thru Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.
RESERVATIONS NO LONGER REQUIRED!
Feel free to stop in on a whim!
250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox.
434-352-7532
Bull Daddy's Restaurant


Now until February 22nd - Every Wednesday: Sweet Teaz Karoke - 7:00 - 10:00 pm


Hours: 
Sunday - Tuesday - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday - 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
CVCC
Upcoming Events


April 18th  and April 19th: Intro to Microsoft Word 2016
$20/person,  9 am to Noon  Rm 107 CVCC Appomattox Center. In this two day class, we
learn the basics  of word processing using Word 2016. 
 
April 6th: Basic Internet
$20/person,  9am to Noon  Rm  107  CVCC Appomattox Center. This is a one day class.  You will learn about browsers, email, internet safety, and best sites.   This includes those that use a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone to  surf the net.
 
2/21; 2/28; 3/7; 3/14: Social Media, 
$20/person
"Lunch and Learn"; 4 sessions covering Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Linked-in, Snapchat, Instragram and Pinterest. Noon to 1pm, you may bring lunch with you. Rm 118 CVCC Appomattox Center.

 
March 16th : Windows 10, $20/person
9am to Noon,  Room 107  CVCC Appomattox Center. This is a one day class.
What's different with Windows 10 ?  Do I want to upgrade ?  Tips and tricks for Windows 10.
 
March 30th: Microsoft Publisher, $20/person
9am to Noon, Room 107  CVCC Appomattox Center. This is a one day class.
This class is for those who have MS Publisher  but don't know how to use it or need a refresher course.
 
Enrollment is limited to 20 per class.  To enroll call 434-832-7200 or stop by the CVCC Appomattox Center. Pre-payment will ensure your place in the class.
Domino's     

Upcoming Event

February 17  -  Domino's of Appomattox will have a Caricature Artist present from 5-8 pm.
Farmers Bank
Farmers Bank of Appomattox

Now Offers Mobile Check Deposit
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center
Upcoming Events for 2017

March 5-9 Decoy Carving Workshop
March 11Raffle
March 22Oil Painting Workshop
April 9-14Banjo

Little Lamb Laundry
We Come to ... "Ewe".
Your time is precious - call us today!
434.944.5444
As your local source for cleaning services, we specializing in the following: 
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Wash & Fold Laundry Service
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Dry Cleaning
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Shoe Care Services
  •   Home & Office Cleaning
For More details; please call or visit our website
Museum of the Confederacy
Upcoming Events

February 23 -  Don Jones
Poe's Quality Customs & Collision
"Excellence is Not an Option, But a Requirement"

We here at Poe's Quality Customs and Collision are excited to be a part of the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce.

We would like to offer our services to Members and Sponsors with a discount here at the shop.

We will give a $250.00 discount to any member or employee of a member of a Chamber member business.

We look forward to helping serve our community.
LIFE * AUTO * HOME * BUSINESS

Download and read the First Quarter 2017  Insurance Update Newsletter provided by Auto-Owners Insurance.  Auto-Owners along with Scott and Wilson Insurance can meet your needs in any of the following: Life, Home, Auto and Business!

This issue's topics include:  Permanent vs. Term Life Insurance,  The Paid in Full Discount Advantage, Healthy Equipment Maintenance and Do I Need Flood Insurance?
 
As your Local Independent agency in the community, we're your neighbor, someone you can TRUST and who will be here for you!  Call or visit us today!

434-352-7550  Phone
569C Court Street, Appomattox, VA
State Farm
Interested in joining the State Farm Team?
Click below for additional information:
Join the State Farm Team!               
Taco Bell
The Fishin' Pig
434-223-3287

Every Sunday : Brunch Buffet from 8-11:30 am featuring Ben Dalton on the piano
Every Tuesday: ½ off all Ribs! Full or half racks (Starts at 5pm, while they last)  Featuring live music by Ray Martin this Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 6:30-8:30pm
 
Business Resources 
 
Chamber's Online Calendar of Events
The Chamber wants to remind everyone who is planning an "open to the public" event for next year to provide the event information to this office so it can get uploaded to the Chamber's website calendar.  This online calendar will help the community (and visitors) to see a full list of events as they plan their activities.  The goal of the online calendar is to prevent competing events so that every event is a success.  So please submit your event information to the Chamber at least 2 weeks in advance of the event so it can be uploaded to the calendar.  Make sure your email includes "Calendar Event Information" in the Subject Line.  Please note that ALL event submissions for the NewsBlast are automatically added to the online calendar.

Member Weekly NewsBlast Submission Guidelines: NewsBlastGuidelines
All
current Chamber members are eligible to advertise in the Member Promotions section.  Please send your PDF file to the Chamber as outlined below: 
  • All submissions MUST indicate "Member Weekly NewsBlast" or "NewsBlast" in the Subject line of email. 
  • All submissions MUST be in Microsoft Word or PDF file format (file size limit is 2.0 MB).
  • All submissions MUST include your business name & phone number.
  • All submissions MUST indicate the time period for running the ad -- please include the beginning date & ending date.  NOTE: ads that do not include this information will run for one week only!
  • All submissions are subject to editing and/or rejection if not appropriate for the NewsBlast.
  • Deadline for submissions is 10:00am on Wednesday. Any late submissions will be held until the following week's edition.
  • NewsBlast will be scheduled to publish after 2pm on Wednesday.
  • All submissions will be listed alphabetically by member business.
  • Submissions not in compliance with these guidelines will be rejected.