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Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! |
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Hammer Hill Computers
3633 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540
434.298.4484
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West Piedmont Planning District Commission
P.O. Box 5268
1100 Madison Street
Martinsville, VA 24115
276.638.3987
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Danville Otterbots
302 River Park Drive
Danville, VA 24540
434.554.4487
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5th Tangent
P.O. Box 1275
Danville, VA 24541
434.473.6080
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The Butcher's Block
4655 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
434.432.2345
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WorkForce Unlimited
625 Piney Forest Road,
Ste 307 B
Danville, VA 24540
336.347.7783
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TOMORROW: TWO VIRTUAL EVENTS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS |
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WORKFORCE SUMMIT
When: Tuesday, April 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
The Workforce Summit provides access to information on current workforce and education trends delivered by regional and state experts. This year's summit is focused on strategies to recruit, retain, develop and engage the best and brightest talent, including those from the Dan River Region and from across the United States and around the world.
We will hear about national workforce trends and their impacts on rural areas from:
Ted Abernathy
Managing Partner | Economic Leadership, LLC
The Workforce Panel will focus on talent recruitment and engagement strategies, and will be moderated by Dr. Julie Brown, Director of Advanced Learning, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
Workforce panelists include:
Adrienne Cole
President & CEO | Raleigh Chamber
Brett Jackson
Executive Director | Gateway
Janell Thomas
Director of Worker Success | National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Admission Info:
Signature Sponsor $500 [includes eight registrations]
Event Sponsor $225 [includes four registrations]
Registration Cost: $30
Member Rate: $20
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WE READ | BURNOUT: THE SECRET TO UNLOCKING THE STRESS CYCLE
By Emily & Amelia Nagoski
When: Tuesday, April 20, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
New York Times Bestseller
This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men, and provides a simple, science-based place to help women minimize stress, manage emotions and live a more joyful life.
"This book is a gift! I've been practicing their strategies, and it's a total game-changer."
--Brene Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Dare to Lead
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FACILITATOR: RACHEL COVINGTON
Rachel is a co-owner and lead designer of Hawthorne & Jade Design Co., a business offering professional home staging and design services in the Dan River Region. Rachel's aesthetic is fresh, bold, and clean, and she loves to blend several styles together in a beautiful, thoughtful way. When working with clients, Rachel’s goal is to create a functional, yet inviting, space that seamlessly pairs the client’s design aesthetic and lifestyle with the H&J vision.
A native of Danville, VA, Rachel is a Certified Staging Design Professional™. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Mary Washington and a M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership Studies from the University of Lynchburg. Most recently, Rachel worked to foster an innovative, profitable business community as the Senior Director of Member Services at the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. In the community, Rachel proudly serves as the Past President of the River District Association Board of Directors.
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COVID-19 VACCINES: MOVING TO PHASE 2 |
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Virginia will move to Phase 2 next week, which means everyone [16 and older] who lives or works in Virginia will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines remain available only by pre-registration and appointment.
“Everyone is encouraged to pre-register, so that when your vaccine is available, you can get it as quickly as possible,” said Scott J. Spillmann, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Pittsylvania/Danville and Southside Health Districts.
If you receive an appointment for a vaccine, please follow these guidelines at the vaccination site:
- Please plan to arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your appointment time. You will not be allowed in early to receive your vaccine.
- No walk-ins will be accepted. Please pre-register to be contacted for an appointment.
- Please plan to bring a copy of your invitation (email or text) or proof of your name.
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BLUEPRINT VA REGIONAL MEETING TOUR |
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The Virginia Chamber Foundation released the dates and opened registration for the Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour.
Those who register will be invited to participate in the Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour survey. As part of the Blueprint Virginia 2030 development process, the Virginia Chamber Foundation has announced it will host a series of virtual meetings throughout Virginia, in partnership with its network of local, regional, and other chambers of commerce; and GO Virginia. These meetings will serve to foster greater regional collaboration by bringing together leaders in business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and other community representatives from across the Commonwealth to provide input for Virginia’s next statewide strategic plan.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from Barry DuVal and our partners from GO Virginia for an exclusive economic update presentation from both the statewide and regional perspectives. The initial results for the Regional Tour survey will be reviewed during each meeting. Most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to participate in an open dialogue to discuss policy recommendations for the final plan.
Agenda and additional event details coming soon!
HOW TO REGISTER: REGISTRATION FOR THE REGIONAL TOUR IS FREE
Step One: Click on the link below to register.
Step Two: Once registration is complete, you will receive an email containing the link to join by Zoom Webinar.
MAY 26, 2021 • 12:00–1:00 P.M.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT! |
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This year, the 31st Annual Laurie S. Moran Chamber Classic Golf Tournament will be hosted on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Sponsorship and registration will open soon!
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THE CHAMBER IS HEADED TO SPAIN! |
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The Chamber is coordinating a trip to Spain and the Sunny Costa del Sol with an optional two-night extension tour to Madrid! We will depart on March 23, 2022 for 7 nights at a 4 star hotel. The cost for the trip is $3,099. The optional two-night tour to Madrid is an additional $599.*
Registration will open soon and more details to come closer to our first informational meeting taking place this summer!
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*This international trip is dependent on COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. |
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CHAMBER 101 & WE LEAD RECORDINGS |
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Chamber 101
Chamber 101 is designed for members to learn how to make Chamber membership a part of their business' strategy to accelerate growth and expand their network.
If you are not taking advantage of the benefits offered to you as a Chamber member, you are missing an opportunity to give your business a competitive edge.
In short, Chamber 101 will show you how to capitalize on your investment.
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WE Lead | Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women
This program was focused on the mental health, economic and professional challenges women have been experiencing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Panelists:
- Jim Bebeau | Danville Pittsylvania Community Services
- Renee Haltom | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Ann Vandervliet Stratton | Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania
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(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540
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