For the week of May 18, 2020
Making Asheboro & Randolph County a
great place to live, work, and do business.
Your weekly news & updates!
In This Week's Newsletter:
  • Quote of the Week
  • No Read, No Shame Book Club this Thursday
  • Updated COVID-19 Info and Resources from Randolph County
  • PPP Compliance Webinar
  • FREE Back-to-Business Toolkit
  • Student LIFT Applications Due May 29th
  • 4TH Grade History/Social Studies Report Packet
  • Promote Your Business FREE This Thursday!
Quote of the Week


Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
~ Walt Whitman
"No Read, No Shame" Book Club
Meets on FB Live this Thursday - Noon
Join us as Jonathan Thill of VentureAsheboro leads
a discussion of Chip & Dan Heath's book
Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work.
Go to the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber Facebook page
at NOON, Thursday, May 21st to join us!
Randolph County Update
from Sam Varner

"This is a regular update from Randolph County's Emergency Operations Center. Randolph County has experienced a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases recently, and it is important to emphasize safety precautions for your employees and citizens. If there is anything your business or Municipality needs as you deal with COVID-19, please let me know".
- Sam Varner, Randolph County Wellness Administrator

Click the links below for valuable information.
PPP Compliance Webinar - organized by the
Randolph County EDC
May 27 - 2PM
Presenter is Bennett Bruff, CPA and partner with Turlington and Company, LLP
Many of you have benefited from PPP funding, allowing you to keep your employees on the payroll during these uncertain times. Since the goal for most is qualifying for loan forgiveness, the EDC will be hosting a PPP compliance Webinar on May 27 from 2-3PM.
Space is limited to 100 participants, so registration is required.
Please register by emailing Kevin Franklin at the EDC.
Back-to-Business Toolkit
This Back-to-Business Toolkit includes information provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other agencies. There are also printable posters to use at your place of work, along with federal, state, and local resource contact information.

Get your copy at
the Chamber website:
Student LIFT Class of 2020-2021 Applications NOW Available!
Deadline for application submission is May 29th.
Calling all 4th Grade Students!
Every year 4th grade students from throughout Randolph County are referred to our Chamber office to pick up a 45-page packet of information about North Carolina. Students use the information to develop their required History/Social Studies reports.

This year with our office closed, we have made a digital copy available at our website. Please help us spread the word to parents and teachers !
Give us your business's promotional information
and we'll send it out FREE this Thursday!
WE CAN HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
  • This Thursday we will be sending out a listing of our Members' special deals and promotions. Email details to me no later than 5PM on Wednesday,May 13th.

  • If you prefer to have your offer stand alone, we are offering the option of having an email blast for $75 (50% off the normal rate of $150). Emails are sent to our members and their representatives (1800+ email addresses). There is a limited quantity available. Email me if you are interested in this option.

  • You can also promote your business on the Chamber building's outdoor digital board for $75 for 7 days (50% off the normal rate of $150). Email me if you want more information on this option.


WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR ANNUAL DUES:
Remember that monthly payments for dues and sponorships are available and encouraged during this time. Just reach out and we are happy to convert you to the monthly option.