Tuesday | May 11, 8-9 am
$15 member | $20 future member
Join panelists for an in-depth discussion of topics related to flexible work options and remote workforce challenges and benefits. Guidelines for managing employees including legal considerations will be reviewed.
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$20 members | $30 future members
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$400 to register a foursome through 7/1 (after 7/1 price is $440)
Ashley Plantation Golf Club | Friday, 9/24 at 1 pm
A chance to win one million dollars! Four hole in one contests at par threes! Four players have a chance to shoot for $100,000! Putting contest! Long Drive contest and much more!! We're also looking for sponsors for this amazing golf event. Visit the website today to register!
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12/3/21 is opening night
We are already thinking about our 2021 Tinsel Trail. 🎄 This year we're getting an early start as we plan to have an even bigger and more beautiful event in December. Of course, our tree sponsors (ie decorators) are the reason why this event was enjoyed by so many people!! We hope you will join us and be a part of the magic again this year!
Your business can sponsor a tree to decorate for $250. You can also consider sponsoring a tree for a favorite non-profit to decorate. Trees will be ordered by May 15th to guarantee the best selections, so please let us know if you are interested by registering to sponsor a tree today. Please email Lisa Otey with questions.
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QUICK LINKS
▶5/12 COBI Meeting - In person at the Comfort Inn in Troutville or virtual
▶5/26 COBI Meeting - In person at the Comfort Inn in Troutville or virtual
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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Apex Clean Energy is pleased to support educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in the Botetourt County community. One small way we can do this is by giving back through the Rocky Forge Wind Community Grant program.
Grant may be used for Building Healthy Communities, Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, and Promoting Education.
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The DSLCC IT Academy was created to engage and connect people who are interested in I.T. All skill levels are welcome! The Academy offers FREE, self-paced courses, that are open to everyone! Happy Learning! Below are just a few examples of the training opportunities!
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Effective Personal Productivity | 5/25/21 (18 credits)
Effective Leadership Development | 8/10/21 (22 credits)
Visit their website to register for these leadership courses.
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Partner Webinar Presentation - VBR Public Relations Strategies working with travel writers and influencers | 5/11, 10 am
Please contact VBR for more information and to register if you aren't a partner but would like to participate.
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Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
5/13, 1-5 pm and 5/14, 8:30 am - 4 pm via Zoom with live instructions | $279/person
Women Impact Virginia Series - a free virtual professional development series. Aimed to advance women leaders in VA. Visit the website for the details.
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5/22, 12-5 pm
Join us for our Wine & Roses Spring Festival! With 20+ Vendors, food trucks, and the best of our Virginia Mountain Vintages you are sure to find something you love! Shop a variety of artisan crafts, gifts, art, jewelry, decor, and more from our skilled and talented Local Vendors!
Take in our stunning spring roses, try some delicious local eats, stroll through the vines with a glass of your favorite wine, and enjoy our beautiful Blue Ridge views!
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2021 Labor and Employment Webinars
May 11, 18, and 25
12:00pm - 1:15pm
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5/11, 12-1:15 pm | Paul Klockenbrink and David Paxton
This seminar will provide an update on current trends we are seeing in our practice as it relates to EEOC charges, employment litigation and compliance issues. We will discuss proactive and practical steps that should be taken to prepare for the ongoing and much anticipated increase in state employment claims, training and handbook updates, terminating employment, and how the new Virginia laws are impacting employers.
5/18, 12-1:15 pm |Cate Huff and Imani Sowell
This seminar will provide an update on wage and hour law including issues related to employee classification, overtime compensation, teleworking and other aspects of the Fair Labor Standards Act. We will also provide an update in the pay equity arena including trends we are seeing with federal and state agencies like the EEOC, the DOL, and the OFCCP. This session will provide recommendations for training, policies, and best practices for employers to manage their risk when managing employee compensation.
5/25, 12-1:15 pm | Todd Leeson and Matthew Moran
Virginia’s legislators will enact more pro-employee legislation in 2021. Join Todd Leeson, as well as Matthew Moran from Gentry Locke Consulting, for an insider’s perspective. We’ll provide key takeaways for business leaders from the 2021 General Assembly. In addition, we will also provide updates and recommendations on employment law initiatives and anticipated new workplace legislation and rules from the Biden Administration.
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IRONMAN 70.3 is coming 6/6 and will bring athletes from all over the world to the Roanoke area. Will your business be prepared to handle an influx of tourists for this event? Attend this workshop to learn how you can be ready for this main attraction.
10-11 am
This workshop will provide tips and tools for your business to capitalize on increased activity before and during race weekend! IRONMAN 2021 is on Sunday, June 6th! Athletes from around the world will arriving in Roanoke to compete in this event.
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9 West Main Street, PO Box 217 | Fincastle, VA 24090
Main office: 540-473-8260
"As a result of 4-H camp being canceled last year and costs increasing due to the limited numbers, they are requesting assistance to send Botetourt County youth to camp this summer. Your sponsorship will be used to send children to camp that may otherwise be unable to afford the registration fees. Unfortunately, we were forced to raise the cost of camp to $340 per camper. We are appreciative of any monetary donations, regardless of the amount. We greatly appreciate your support and checks can be made to VCE-Botetourt." Read Tyler's letter here.
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Fincastle Festival | 9/18/21, 9 am - 4 pm
Rain or Shine
For more information: historicfincastleinc@gmail.com or 540-473-3077.
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CHAMBER RESOURCES - WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! |
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Khari@botetourtchamber.com
Office: 540-526-6546
Cell: 540-580-6612
Daleville Professional Center
1324 Roanoke Road, Suite 4 | PO Box 413
Daleville, VA 24083
540-566-8812
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
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Please keep your Chamber account updated:
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Do you have new business hours? A recent renovation? A new product?
If there's anything new with your business or you would like to add an article to the newsletter or reflect on a point of interest, email Jennifer Vance or Khari Ryder and they will include it in the newsletter! We love to hear from our Members!
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Roanoke Regional Partnership - Thrive 2027
Thrive 2027 is a collaborative strategic planning process led by the Roanoke Regional Partnership to develop an economic development strategy for the next five years. They want to hear form you. Take the survey now.
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WELCOME CHAMBER AMBASSADOR AMBER DURHAM |
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Amber Durham, Sales Account Manager
6711 Peters Creek Rd. Suite 204
Roanoke VA 24018
As a Sales Client Manager my day-to-day task include working with current customers and potentials who are in need of technical services and solutions. We pride ourselves on differentiating ourselves from others by being responsive and having a full team of specialized engineers to work with your company as a partner instead of just a service provider or vendor.
We are a full gamete one stop shop for all your technical solutions. We have teams to complete the following; cabling, fiber optics, hosted phone services, camera installs, network upgrades, cyber security awareness, and door access. We offer a FREE solutions and recommendations list to those that our looking to gain an estimate.
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Re-employing Virginia Rev Campaign - $3K vouchers for certain trades.
Have you lost hours, pay, or even your job due to COVID-19? You may be eligible for up to $3,000 in tuition and fees assistance through a recently announced initiative by the governor - Re-Employing Virginia (REV).
REV Vouchers are available to individuals whose employment has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, and who are interested in earning a degree or credential: Buildings & Trades / Healthcare / Public Service / Early Childhood Development / Information Systems Technology
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State of the County Address Resources
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Black framed posters available too.
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REBUILD! VA Small Business Grant Program ⏩
Select the image link to learn more
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The SBA still has Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) available. Please share with small businesses.
From SBA: Reminder! If you are a small businesses, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business with 500 or fewer employees that have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you can still apply for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Click here to apply.
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Dominion Energy offers $1M in critical community needs grants for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security. They are inviting nonprofit organizations across the company's footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical needs in communities. Grant recipients will be announced in late summer. Online applications due by 5/31/21 at 5 pm.
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ROANOKE REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
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Let’s get your doors back open and get you on track for future seasons.
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We're happy to share your job posts in the newsletter as we see them on Facebook. If you see one that is already filled, please email us and we'll remove it. Follow the instructions in this link to post any job openings directly to our website: How to post a job in your Chamber account.
A Cleaner World - FT CSR, apply in person at 679 Brandon Ave.
Food Server/Wait Staff - PT $9.50/hour
Kissito Healthcare, Brian Center Botetourt - RN to fill the role of MDS Coordinator, with $10,000 signing bonus. Contact Hilleary Downer at 540-473-2288, ext. 3002 or send resume to: hilleary.downer@kissito.org
Lawrence Freight - Lawrence Companies is now hiring for a Class A or Class B Driver Position in our Waste Disposal Division, ACS. Any previous experience in this type of work is a plus. This position will primarily be loading containers on the back of the trailer and delivering to the local landfill. This position will have you home daily and off weekends. Click here to apply or for questions contact Randy at 540-966-4602.
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T H A N K 💚 Y O U
S P O N S O R S
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Join us as a bronze sponsor. Call or email Khari Ryder. |
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