MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - SHELTER STRUCTURES AMERICA & GLITZCAMP |
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26 East Clay Street, Salem, VA 24153
Shelter Structures America is the distributor of Shelter Tent Structures as well as Glitzcamp Glamping Tents.
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Shelter carries a wide range of Clear Span Tents as well as Glamping Tents. Their structures do not have vertical support columns inside the main space of the tent enabling the tents to provide an open feeling and the freedom to use the space in the most effective way. Shelter Structures America customers are both tent rental companies as well as end users including venues, restaurants, campgrounds and other businesses. They have a large variety of tent sizes and layouts to choose from. Their team can help with any questions you may have from equipment storage or cleaning to engineering or installation. They not only provide quality products but are dedicated to helping their clients every step of the way. They ensure the highest standards in tent structures by continuously investing in the most advanced manufacturing technology. Shelter Structures is ISO certified, even with the code requirements for engineered tents. Their products are tested against the most rigorous standards.
Their structures include Glitzcamp Glamping Tents, which are attractive for creating comfortable eco tents, with modern devices and facilities, in beautiful scenery settings for the most enjoyable experience possible.
Contact them to see how we can help and become part of the "Shelter Family".
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109 N Henry St NW, Roanoke VA 24016
7-24-21, 8 am - 3 pm
$40 members | $55 future members
This one day training offers ServSafe® certification for food service organizations. It will prepare students for food sanitation risks using well-respected ServSafe training materials and training delivered by well-respected regional culinary educator.
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550 Lowe St., Buchanan, VA
8/7 9 am - 4 pm Agricultural Fair events and livestock & poultry auction at 2 pm
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Register today to play in this fun golf tournament with a chance to win $1 million dollars or $100,000. This is a great event to sponsor too. The list of sponsorship opportunities is also on the website.
Swag is also needed for the players bags. Please let us know what you would like to donate for the swag bags. It's a great way to get the name of your business out there.
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AFTER HOURS returns to the Chamber at Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen & Wine Bar. Meet Chamber Board members and enjoy light fare and drinks. New members are encouraged to attend. The registration fee covers light fare provided by Tizzone. Register early!
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QUICK LINKS
▶COBI Meetings will be cancelled for the summer. Thank you to everyone that has been attending.
▶7/24, 5-7 pm YP Roadside trash pick-up. Contact Kaleigh Duffy for more information.
▶8/12 5:30-7:00 pm | $15 members to cover light fare JOIN our first AFTER HOURS of the year at Tizzone.
▶9/2, 12-1 pm YP Meeting at Town Center Tap House.
▶12/3 Museum Open House - more details TBA.
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CHAMBER RESOURCES - WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! |
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Office: 540-526-6546 | Cell: 540-580-6612
Daleville Professional Center
1324 Roanoke Road, Suite 4
PO Box 413 | Daleville, VA 24083
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✔ THE IMPORTANCE OF CYBERSECURITY
We learned a lot at our Cybersecurity presentation. Benjamin Gilbert shared resources from the Homeland Security CyberSecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. The Cyber Essentials is a guide for leaders of small businesses and government agencies to develop an understanding of where to start implementing organizational cybersecurity practices. Visit the website to learn more and to download a Cyber Essentials Starter Kit.
For IT help setting up your Cybersecurity protection, these companies are ready to assist you:
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What is the Virginia Return to Earn Grant Program? A program to support Virginians in their transition back to employment, Governor Ralph Northam will invest $3 million in federal WIOA set aside funds to pilot the VA Return to Earn Grant Program. The pilot initiative will match up to $500 that a qualifying small business pays directly to a new employee hired on or after 5/31/21 to support their transition back to employment.
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Please keep your Chamber account updated:
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE UP TO!
Goodwill is helping people build brighter futures for themselves by providing access to sustainable careers so people can reach their full potential, particularly those who have been hit the hardest by the effects of the pandemic. Learn more here.
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Virginia's Blue Ridge celebrates great outdoors month with a trail guide and information to enjoy our beautiful outdoors. View the flyer here. BE A #TRAILSETTER
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Applications are now open for our fall cohort. We are looking for technology startups with scalability, and coachable entrepreneurs who have a desire to do the work. RAMP will select up to five companies for the 12-week cohort
Valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with resources. Each participant receives a 25 minute time slot.
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Effective Leadership Development | 8/12 (22 SHRM credits and/or HRCI Business credits)
Effective Personal Productivity | Date TBD (18 credits) Email Lois James if you are interested.
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8/20, 9 am -2 pm
8/21, 8 am to 12 pm
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ICAP Introductory Course - Virtual Cohort | Apply by 8/23 | Preference to startups focused on cyber-related solutions, but all companies are encouraged to apply.
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Re-employing Virginia Rev Campaign - $3K vouchers for certain trades.
Have you lost hours, pay, or even your job due to COVID-19? You may be eligible for up to $3,000 in tuition and fees assistance through a recently announced initiative by the governor - Re-Employing Virginia (REV).
REV Vouchers are available to individuals whose employment has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, and who are interested in earning a degree or credential: Buildings & Trades / Healthcare / Public Service / Early Childhood Development / Information Systems Technology
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR |
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7/31 Saturday 4:30 pm Reggae by the River | $10 admission
Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe Street
5-7:30 pm Sol Roots | 8-10 pm Lazy Man Dub Bank
Jam on the James during Buchanan's 4th Annual Reggae by the River. Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Sol Roots and Lazy Man Dub Band on Saturday. Bring your Lawn Chairs. Please note, no pets, and, no outside coolers or outside food. In addition to the music, enjoy great food including the Buchanan Chili Burger, Hot Dogs, Petros and our World Famous Fries. There will be additional Food Vendors set up (TBA), activities for children, the opportunity to tie die your own Festival Shirt for $15, as well as beverages from PA Short.
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8/4, 7-9 pm Community Art Garden Project - New Freedom Farm. Join us at New Freedom Farm, support your veterans and help us to create our community sunflower art garden! Each guest will paint a 16 inch wooden sunflower that will be displayed at the festival on a garden stake for everyone to see. 🌻🌻🌻
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8/5 Thursday, 5-9 pm Haus of Schmitt Party at the Pavilion 2021, $5 admission
8/7Saturday, 5-9 pm The Kings, Daleville Summer Concert Series 2021, $5 admission
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25 Vine Street, Fincastle, VA 24090
$20 Standard Car Spot
$35 Premium Interior Car Spot
General Admission is free.
The first annual Fincastle Fire Department car show. Door prizes and award available. Great fun for the whole family and you get to show off your rides! *Rain date is 8/14 at the Fincastle Fire Station.
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Rain or shine just like our troops. Celebrate with New Freedom Farm as we honor those who served and continue to serve us! Vendors of all kinds, food, crafts, live entertainment, and more.
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9/18, 9 am - 4 pm | Fincastle Festival | Rain or Shine
For more information: historicfincastleinc@gmail.com or 540-473-3077. View the flyer here.
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$10 admission includes corn maze, hayride, barnyard zoo, slides, games, and more!
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We're happy to share your job posts in the newsletter as we see them on Facebook. If you see one that is already filled, please email us and we'll remove it. Follow the instructions in this link to post any job openings directly to our website: How to post a job in your Chamber account.
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Cracker Barrel - Old Country Store - Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, host, retail sales. Great benefits: up to three pay raises in the first year, advancement opportunities, flexible schedules, paid vacation, 401(k) and others.
Lawrence Freight - Lawrence Companies is now hiring for a Class A or Class B Driver Position in our Waste Disposal Division, ACS. Any previous experience in this type of work is a plus. This position will primarily be loading containers on the back of the trailer and delivering to the local landfill. This position will have you home daily and off weekends. Click here to apply or for questions contact Randy at 540-966-4602.
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T H A N K 💚 Y O U
S P O N S O R S
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Join us as a bronze sponsor. Call or email Khari Ryder. |
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