August 2022
CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Danville Community College Educational Foundation

1008 South Main St.
Danville, VA 24541

434.797.2222

Phyllis Y. Thomas

Retired Member
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Institute for Advanced Learning & Research | 150 Slayton Ave | Danville, VA

Please join us at our Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to honor the following:
  • Pinnacle Award
  • Pinnacle Small Business Award
  • Young Professionals PACE Awards
  • Educator of the Year Awards
  • Leadership Southside Graduates

Our guest speaker will be Telly Tucker, President of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

RSVP by: Monday, September 5, 2022
Any cancelations after September 6 are subject to payment.

Admission Info:
$25 - Chamber Member
$35 - Non Member

$400 - Corporate Sponsor - Includes a reserved table for (8)
$1,500 - Reception Sponsor - includes a reserved table for (8) and corporate recognition
$2,500 - Presenting Sponsor - includes a reserved table for (8), recognition on marketing material and corporate recognition
Reception Sponsor:
Event Sponsor:
MORNING BREW: EPSTEIN CLARK CONSULTING

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Location: Mucho Tacqueria on the Patio | 530 Craghead Street | Danville, VA 24541

START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A NEW CONNECTION
Fill up your coffee cup before heading to work and make some new connections. Morning Brew provides access to intentional networking to share your business's message with other businesses and community leaders. Events are held every other month at various member locations. 
Registration:
Members: Free (registration required)
Non-members: $5
SAVE THE DATE: DANVILLE SCHOOL BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL ELECTION FORUM

Thursday, October 13th at 5:30 p.m.
George Washington High School Auditorium
More Details to Follow
LAURIE S. MORAN CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
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!
SOLEX ARCHITECTURE
THE FUTURE OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
MICROBUSINESS MARKETING LEVERAGE PROGRAM GRANT
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 due 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.

How to Apply: www.vatc.org/grants
For information and questions, please contact VTCMLPGrant@virginia.org
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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce | www.dpchamber.org
(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540