April 2022
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
Member News is a monthly newsletter that provides news about Chamber members.
PRESIDENT & CEO CONTACT INFORMATION
Anne Moore-Sparks, president & CEO
Email: anne@dpchamber.org
P hone: 434.836.6990 x6901
Address: 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA 24540
Website: www.dpchamber.org
IALR - AspHIRE Mock Interview Day
We need your support, requiring only 1.5 hours of commitment.

Businesses interested in conducting REAL interviews, contact: Jessie.vernon@ialr.org
SWAM STRONG
On behalf of Black BRAND Dan River Region and the Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, we are inviting buyers and procurement professionals to meet and network with eligible small, women-owned, or minority owned businesses in Southern Virginia.

Government and procurement agencies will have the opportunity to have a table (1 table each) at the event and share detailed information about their current and future contracts with eligible Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).

*Complimentary lunch will be included for all buyers and procurement professionals.

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 18th by 5:00pm
For more information, please contact Crystal Cobbs: crystal.cobbs@blackbrand.biz
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEY - Hiring

Goodwill to Provide Group Day Support Services in Danville

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys was recently approved to offer Group Day Support as part of the Medicaid Waiver programming in Danville. Goodwill was awarded a license by the Department for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide Group Day and Community Engagement Services to individuals through the Discovery Services program.

The services will be offered in the Danville Jobs Center located at 512 Westover Drive. The programming is available to individuals with Medicaid waivers.
Goodwill has offered day support services in the Roanoke, Radford, and Rocky Mount areas for many years, and Goodwill is thrilled to have the opportunity to offer the same programming in Danville. The purpose is to offer a quality program to meet the needs and desires of individuals served.

The additional programming also created a new Day Support Specialist position which Goodwill is currently hiring for.

Goodwill’s Discovery Services provides Group Day Support Services for individuals with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities. The programs encourage independence and enhance skill development through community integration and structured group activities.

To learn more about our services or to apply for the Day Support Specialist position, click the links below.
AVERETT UNIVERSITY
Averett and Neighboring West Main Baptist Church Co-Host Ukraine Benefit Concert

[To view the full event, click here]

Peace, hope and healing were the theme of a Ukrainian benefit concert in Danville last night.

Averett University teamed up with West Main Baptist Church and musicians Katya Kramer-Lapin and Vyacheslav Gryaznov to co-host the classical piano concert set to raise funds for relief aid in war-torn Ukraine. Approximately 120 people filled the pews of West Main Baptist, with even more joining the livestreamed event online. The concert raised more than $3,100, all of which will go directly to the Ukrainian Red Cross, helping people on the ground with urgent needs for food, water, shelter, medical care and protection.

Both organizations are involved in additional efforts to support the people of Ukraine. West Main Baptist is currently partnering with Project Ruth, an initiative of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, as they are host over 42 Ukrainian refugee women and children, feeding and caring for them.
ELITE PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Elite Pest Control provides pest control for businesses including hotels and hospitality, retail, office spaces and warehouses. We understand that pest infestations can pose health risks to customers and staff and that unaddressed issues can negatively impact business and revenue.

Whatever your business, Elite Pest Control is committed to delivering pest management solutions that work quickly, efficiently and economically.
SAVE the DATES - RIBBON CUTTINGS
Friday, April 29
Monday, May 23
SOVAH HEALTH
From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy

by Dr. Ankit Madan, Hematology/Oncology

A colonoscopy is a screening test that can identify colon and rectal cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment using surgery are highest. It can also help identify and find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. The American Cancer Society and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that screenings like these begin at age 45. If you are at higher-than-average risk, you may need to begin screening earlier, and more frequently and/or with specific tests. As always, you should talk to your primary care provider about your risks and family medical history to determine the right time for you to begin screening.

To find a provider or schedule your screening, call 844.GO.SOVAH.
DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
WEST PIEDMONT PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
CITY OF DANVILLE - CYFA
The City of Danville, youth, families, and the community are working towards system transformation to promote youth opportunity and amplify community safety. This multi-phased adaptive, place-based strategy is called the BuildStrong Initiative, and it focuses on:
 
A shared community vision that all Danville City children and youth have equitable access to resources and opportunities to succeed from cradle to career through eight priorities: safety & security, cognitive health, physical health, mental health, relationships, environment, purpose, and community.
 
The heartbeat of this community-centered Initiative is its Workgroups. The Workgroups are where Initiative goals are set and brought to life.  We invite the community's participation in one of the Initiative's Workgroups:
 
Safety & Security
Environment
Physical Health
Mental Health
Cognitive Health
Purpose
Community
Relationships

Please click the Join A Workgroup button and participate in this important work. If you live or work in the City of Danville, we look forward to hearing from you!
 
To learn more about the Initiative, its Workgroups, BuildStrong Partners, or to follow along on the BuildStrong Initiative's progress, please click on the Danville Dashboard button. 
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION - HIRING
The Community Foundation plans to hire a full-time Grant and Scholarship Administrator to provide programmatic and administrative support for The Foundation’s grant making and scholarship activities. The position ensures The Foundation’s programmatic goals are achieved with high regard for quality and accuracy.

The Grant and Scholarship Administrator is responsible for three primary areas, with strong focus on database management: [1] administering grant application processes; [2] managing The Foundation’s scholarship programs; and [3] supporting The Foundation’s special projects and event preparations.

The successful candidate is a well-organized, self-starter who works effectively within a team, is fluent in computer applications, and comfortable working in multiple databases with an aptitude for managing data integrity.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent Benefits. For more information about the position, visit our website. The Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter summarizing your experience and qualifications with your resume, to Katherine Milam at kathy@cfdrr.org, by April 25, 2022.
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