CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
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Danville Area Training Center
630 Randolph Street
Danville, VA 24541
434.792.1871
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The Fit Club
121 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540
434.770.5615
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RV Park West
767 Holland Road
Danville, VA 24541
434.250.1062
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Lush & Lounge
1220 Westover Dr.
Danville, VA 24541
434.421.4215
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BlueRidge Performance
7304 Blue Ridge Drive
Hurt, VA 24563
434.473.1033
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MICROBUSINESS MARKETING LEVERAGE PROGRAM GRANT |
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The Virginia Tourism Corporation [VTC] is offering a reimbursable grant program to assist small tourism-related businesses and to bolster non-peak seasonal visitation. The grant application period opens Aug. 4, 2022, with applications on Sept. 20, 2022.
Eligible applicants should be tourism-related businesses that have 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and can include, but are not limited to: boutique retails shops, food trucks, attractions, craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, boutique lodging and B&Bs, outfitters, and events and festivals focused on attracting visitors during low visitation times.
Examples of marketing expenses that are eligible include, but are not limited to: digital advertising, social media boosts and sponsored ads, print advertising, hiring photographers and videographers, rack card printing and placement costs at Virginia Welcome Centers and Safety Rest Areas, display and promotional materials for trade shows and events.
Components of the grant program include:
Who is eligible: Small tourism-related business with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees that can include but are not limited to: boutique retail, restaurants, food trucks, small attractions, craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, boutique lodging and B&Bs, outfitters and events/festivals focused on non-peak seasonal visitation.
Additional eligibility: Destination Marketing Organizations [DMOs], and groups such as Planning District Commissions, Economic Development Authorities [EDA’s] and Main Street organizations.
Application Requirements: A targeted and research-based marketing plan that demonstrates how applicants will use the grant money for marketing and promotions to fulfill the purposes of the grant program.
Match Requirement: 1:1 cash or in-kind marketing match.
Maximum Award: $5,000
Application Period: Opens: August 4, 2022. Closes: September 20, 2022.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS |
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Business After Hours: Charles Anderson Lawn Care at the Otterbots Game
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Otterbots Stadium
Business After Hours are designed to provide a networking opportunity for members to make new business contacts in a relaxed social setting.
Join us at American Legion Field [home of the Danville Otterbots], located in the beautiful Dan Daniel Memorial Park, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Don't forget it's Thirsty Thursday and you can drink beer for $1!
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Sponsor:
Charles Anderson Lawn Care
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Cost for members: $7
[which includes a meal and a general admission ticket to the baseball game]
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Ribbon Cutting: The Fit Club
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 121 Piney Forest Road | Danville, VA
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In the Know: Member to Member Webinars | What is Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing [ATDM]
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
In the Know: Member to Member Webinars are designed for members to communicate their business’s message and provide educational opportunities to other members free of charge.
Please join us on Tuesday, August 9 at 12 p.m. via zoom to learn about another amazing program in our region.
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Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing [ATDM] is a prototype training platform for rapidly training skilled workers in key trades such as CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Welding for employment in the defense industry. ATDM is a fast-track, intensive, and targeted program for training workers to DIB skill gaps.
Presenters:
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Joyce Culley
Assistant Director for Recruitment and Student Support Services
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Karen Hardy
Assistant Director for Industry Engagement and Outreach
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Chamber Members may attend free of charge and registration is required. |
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Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Location: Institute for Advanced Learning & Research | 150 Slayton Ave | Danville, VA
Business@Breakfast provides access to the most current regional and state information impacting the business community.
Join us on Thursday, August 25 from 8-9 a.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to learn about the Partnership for Regional Prosperity.
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Since 2018, more than $1.1 billion in economic development projects, promising more than 4,000 jobs, have been announced for the Danville Pittsylvania County region and it is critical that the community is prepared for the serious growth coming from this success. Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors formed the Partnership for Regional Prosperity in 2020 to examine the change coming and knowing that planning for that change will produce the best outcomes.
While attending the Business@Breakfast, you'll find out how the Partnership will share knowledge about what is ahead for our region and involve the community in identifying challenges, seeking solutions, and leveraging opportunities that come from advancing the economy. You also will have an opportunity at this meeting to contribute your ideas as part of this collaborative project to make Danville and Pittsylvania County models of future-forward thinking and action.
A light continental breakfast will be served.
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Registration:
Member Rate: $15
Non-Member Rate: $25
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CARDINAL NEWS: WHY HAS A CITY THAT'S BEEN LOSING POPULATION NOW PLANNING FOR GROWTH? |
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The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner in this important work! The Partnership for Regional Prosperity [PRP] plans to engage community and business leadership in thinking and learning leading to collaborative strategy development regarding the future growth of our region. Read the article at www.cardinalnews.org/2022/07 or click the button below.
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VOTE YES 4 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
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INTERNATIONAL TRIP - FRENCH RIVIERA |
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LAURIE S. MORAN CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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Date: October 21, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Danville Golf Club
Primary Team & Hole Sponsor Package - $1,100
Primary Team Package - $1,000
Signature Sponsor - $1,500
Hole Sponsor - $200
Golf Cart Sponsors - $35/cart or $100 for four carts
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament. Click the button below for registration details and sponsorship opportunities!
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(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540
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