Chamber Briefs | State of the Region

September 20, 2021

CHAMBER BRIEFS

Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW INNOVATION PARTNER

Danville Community College

1008 South Main Street

Danville, VA 24541

434.797.2222

www.danville.edu

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

PTI

Union Hall, VA 24176

800.867.2608 x 2

www.ptiinc.org

Raywood Landscape Center Inc.

165 James Road

Danville, VA 24541

434.822.1400

www.raywoodlandscape.com

Hopper's Poppers

468 Trade Street

Danville, VA 24541

815.762.5442

www.hopperspoppers.com

SUBMIT JOB OPENINGS

Visit our website at www.dpchamber.org to submit job openings by logging in with your member login, then clicking "job postings."

You may also send job openings to Madi at madison@dpchamber.org for a monthly e-blast dedicated to job openings within our Chamber membership.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Business@Breakfast: State of the Region

When: Tuesday, September 21, 8-9 a.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

Capacity is limited for Zoom registration. This event will be livestreamed on the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

Business@Breakfast: State of the Region provides access to the most current regional and state information impacting the business community.

Panelists:

Ken Larking | City of Danville Manager
David Smitherman | Pittsylvania County Administrator
Alonzo Jones | City of Danville Mayor
Robert Warren | Pittsylvania County Chairman

Please register by 5 p.m. TODAY!

This event will be offered at no cost thanks to our sponsors:

PCS Public Forum

When: Wednesday, September 22, 8-9 a.m.

Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live Stream

After presentations from our school superintendents, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support the referendums in each locality that authorize a 1% sales tax increase to support Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Schools. The Board believes that strong educational systems are crucial to our business community as these graduates will become a part of our future workforce. This workforce will contribute to our economic vitality and support strong communities throughout Danville and Pittsylvania County. The Board urges our members to educate themselves about the issue and vote “yes” in November to the ballot items.

Dr. Mark Jones

Superintendent

Dr. Martha Walker

Campaign Chair

Dr. Lillian Holland

School Division Liaison

Please register by 5 p.m. tomorrow, September 21.

This event is open to the public, and there is no cost to attend.

WE Lead: The Competence/Likability Dilemma

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

WE Lead provides access to energizing programs that develop leadership skills and build professional networks for women in business.

Join us for an important discussion about the competence/likability dilemma: why women are rarely perceived to be both competent and likable, and how modern sexism differs from sexism of the past.

Panelists:

Danielle DuCré

Chatham Hall

Corrie Bobe

Danville Office of Economic Development

Petrina Carter

Tri-County Community Action

WE Lead Sponsor:

Registration: $20

Member Rate: $10

MONTHLY VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLES

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has been convening industry-specific virtual roundtables via Zoom to facilitate meaningful connections among Chamber members, provide an avenue for members to share ideas and resources and discuss current needs.

Youth Services Roundtable [for childcare, school and out of school providers]:

Thursday, September 30, 10-11 a.m.

Microbusiness Roundtable [for businesses with 6 or fewer employees]:

Thursday, October 14, 9-10 a.m.

These roundtables will offer space for you to share resources and ideas, learn best practices and support one another as we work through continued economic recovery. If either of these apply to you, we invite you to join us!

PLAY IN THE CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT!

Laurie Moran was a tireless champion for our region, and the Chamber Classic has been one of the Chamber’s signature events for decades. This tournament is critical to the Chamber’s continued work in the region, focused on talent development, business growth and legislative advocacy.

This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament. We invite you to celebrate with us on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Tuscarora Country Club!

$1,500 | Signature Sponsor

[includes team and lunch recognition]

$1,100 | Primary Team & Hole Sponsor Package

$1,000 | Primary Team Package

$350 | Premium Hole Sponsor

[can have physical presence at hole]

$250 | Stationary Beverage Cart Sponsor

[only 1 available - can have physical presence at cart]

$200 | Hole Sponsor

$35/cart or $100 for four carts | Golf Cart Sponsors