Merry Christmas Caswell!
This month the Chamber Matters and Caswell Matters are combined in this special edition featuring local Caswell gift ideas.
Please support our local members and nonmembers while providing your loved ones unique, thoughtful and local goodies.
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Honey Bee Hills Farm
Honey Bee Hills Farm grows organic produce all year round. You can order online and pickup at the farm, or they deliver in southern Caswell county. They are currently taking sign ups for their summer CSA (community supported agriculture) program, which is a 26 week subscription of organic produce, salad mix, or flowers. Learn more and sign up for the CSA here. For the holidays, they have a growing collection of hot pepper products like candied peppers, jams, hot sauces, syrups and more that make great gifts. |
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HOLIDAY COOKIE COOKBOOK
Now on Sale
The Caswell Friends of the Library are selling their cookbook Holiday Cookies from Friends in support of Gunn Memorial Library programs.
The cookbook contains 41 tried, true, and tasty favorite recipes submitted by Friends members. Cookbooks are $5 each and available at the Gunn Memorial Library (161 E Main St, Yanceyville) and from Friends members. Please call 336-694-6241 before you come to the library to pick up your copy.
Checks payable to Caswell friends of the Library. Cookbooks are on sale throughout the holiday season or until they run out. Surprise your family and friends with new and different cookies this holiday season while supporting your community. These also make nice stocking stuffers for bakers.
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Caswell Richmond Miles Museum
Ornaments for Sale
The Caswell County Historical Association is opening up on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 PM during the holidays so you can stop in and get this years' ornament.
$10 plus tax or by mail for $15
15 Main Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379
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The Gift of Membership
If there is a history buff on your Christmas list, why not give them a membership to the Caswell County Historic Association? A Membership Drive is underway and memberships are only $25 per year..
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Helping others at Christmas
Have a family member that 'has it all'? Consider giving a donation in their name - a great gift idea that honors the season and helps a worthy cause.
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'Yard of Toys'
Toy Drive in Caswell
The County Outreach Ministry will be holding a 'Yard of Toys' drive to collect toys for Caswell children. The toys will be distributed at the COM yard later this month. Dollar General and Ignite Nutrition will have collection boxes at their locations. Please consider dropping off a new or gently used toy to make the holidays brighter for the children. More details will be available soon.
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Below is the map for the 'Be the Light' driving tour locations. Look for copies of these maps around town to pick up for you and your family. We have over 60 participants volunteering to be a part of this program and are so excited to have so much participation. We look forward to the community enjoying all of your hard work of decorating for the holidays as we all strive to 'Be the Light! Thank you Caswell! |
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Check out the Yanceyville Lights Facebook page here
Lights displays are around and downtown Yanceyville, at the Senior Center on Fire Tower Road, in Milton and Providence
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Member of the Month
Members of the Month are typically selected from the business and nonprofit organizations that are Chamber Members. This month, the board selected an individual Chamber Member as the Member of the Month due to the large part this individual has played in our community. This person is Fred Smith. You probably recognize his name as he was the leading force behind bringing the beautiful Veterans Memorial to life here in town. Fred is a tireless volunteer and does so much for the Veterans Community.
Thank you Fred and Congratulations to you!
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We are happy to welcome these new members to the
Caswell County Chamber of Commerce!
You are invited to join individually, as a family, as a farm, an organization or business.
Recently Joining Members
Barry Smith
Kin and Lori Watlington
Milton Renaissance Bank Museum & Visitors Center
NC Department of Public Safety
Rhonda Edwards | Sonya Emerson |Stephen Harrelson
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Board Member Update
The Nominating Committee is in the process of presenting the slate of candidates for the 2021 board members for the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Each year existing board member terms end and new members are recruited. This year there are four openings. Once determined, the slate, of candidates to fill those openings will be presented to the board at the January 2021 meeting.
Today the nominations are closed and we begin a ten day waiting period wherein petitions may be presented if there is additional interest. If so, direction and updates will be provided to membership. If not, a slate will be presented to the existing board of directors for their vote at the January 2021 meeting. In January, committees will be formed and the Chamber will be communicating with you regarding that should you be interested in assisting in that capacity. Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to an exciting year in 2021.
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Digital Session Update
With the region’s slated growth all around us, including the Person County mega site & casino development in Danville, we are positioned to thrive in Caswell. These projects provide a real opportunity for our businesses to grow and expand should they choose to do so. One way to do that is to be proactive with a business/organization's online reputation.
This week the Chamber partnered with VISIT NC to secure marketing resources to assist our many small businesses here. We had a good turnout at the digital sessions provided which included info on claiming Google, Yelp, and Facebook profiles and also how to manage negative comments online. These sessions were recorded and will be made available in the near future.. In addition the organization is assisting the Chamber in indexing Caswell businesses on search engines too.
Thank you for everyone that participated. Working together we can help improve the overall digital footprint in Caswell.
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Grant Opportunity
Apply NOW for the next round of LISC Rural Relief Small Business Grants. As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, One LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. Deadlines: December 29, 2020 - January 5, 2021; and January 26 - February 2, 2021. To find out more about who is eligible, to sign up for updates, and to apply, please visit the LISC website.
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Sanitization Equipment -
Available to Reserve for Use
The community is responding and reserving the sprayer regularly. If your organization needs to sanitize, please connect with the Chamber.
Call 336.694.6106 or text 336.500.3485 or email to reserve the equipment for your office/facility/place of work.
This program is provided In partnership with the Caswell County Health Department and Emergency Medical Services via the CARES program.
There is no charge for the use of the equipment. A nominal $5/gallon is requested for the disinfectant. One gallon is typically ample to cover most office/work areas.
During the pandemic, it is important for business owners and organization leaders to maintain a clean and healthy areas for employees, customers, and patrons. The Caswell County Chamber is here to help make that happen.
Available to both Chamber Members and nonmembers.
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To be the lead catalyst for positive change in the community by meeting educational, networking, marketing and advocacy needs of our businesses, farms and entrepreneurs creating the best community in which to live, work and do business.
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