June 29, 2022
CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Taqueria La G

618 Westover Dive
Danville, VA 24541

434.529.5324

K&D Transportation Services, LLC

3304 North Main Street
Danville, VA 24541

434.298.7716

CORA Physical Therapy

165 Holt Garrison Parkway, 595-A
Danville, VA 24540

434.238.5869


RAM Management & Solutions, LLC

342 Countryside Ct
Ringgold, VA 24586

301.717.0440

Next Level Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC

139 Arey Court
Danville, VA 24540

434.489.7548

Vic Ingram

Tunstall District Supervisor

CHAMBER OFFICE
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
BrightView Ribbon Cutting
SAVE THE DATES
Member to Member Webinar with Spero Health
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Business After Hours: Charles Anderson Lawn Care at the Otterbots Game
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Event details and registration coming soon!
CHRISTY HARPER PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Christy Harper has been promoted to the role of Director of Member Engagement, effective immediately.
 
Harper was hired in 2021 as Membership Manager and helped lead the Chamber through COVID and recent leadership changes. In her new role, Harper will develop strategic projects that focus on the execution of initiatives that drive results in member recruitment, retention, and engagement. She will also implement programs, events, and services that directly affect member needs and interests. Prior to her work at the Chamber, Harper worked at Middle Border Forward as Project Manager, and with the City of Danville.
 
Harper brings a strong background in community development, community engagement, and business networking. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Saint Paul’s College, a Duke Non-Profit Management Certificate, and is a graduate of Leadership Southside. She also serves on various boards within the community to include the River District Association, where she is Secretary. In addition, Harper is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
 
Christy Harper has a passion for the community and walks with a strong Christian faith. She attends Christ Temple Apostolic Church where she is instrumental in several ministries. She is married to Darrell Harper, and together they have two amazing children, Kristen and Kohlman. 
YOUR CHAMBER IS HIRING: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Are you self-motivated and highly organized with a keen eye for details? Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Operations plays an integral role in delivering high value to our members. This individual’s management and coordination of operational activities is vital to the execution of Chamber programs and initiatives. The Director of Operations will collaborate with the Director of Member Engagement to develop and oversee membership recruitment, retention, and engagement for the Chamber and manage administrative tasks related to communication with vendors, partners and board members, and event coordination. Further, the manager will work closely with the Chamber’s accounting firm to support financial operations.
CONGRATULATIONS TO REV UP AWARD WINNERS
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce awarded four existing businesses with a total of $50,000 to assist in the expansion of their services. The Chamber prioritizes small business development and entrepreneurship. The Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania program encourages and supports entrepreneurship in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

This program partners with the River District Association’s [RDA] Dream Launch initiative which has been impactful at expanding entrepreneurship in the region. The partnership allows the Chamber and the RDA to capitalize on shared resources to provide capacity-building opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Rev Up participants must complete a six-week Dream Launch Boot Camp to qualify for the pitch competition. Each participant is assigned a mentor to assist with business plans and pitch pep. These businesses are in the City of Danville [outside of the River District] an Pittsylvania County.

The 2022 mentors are:

Varun Sadana - The Launch Place
Kelvin Perry - City of Danville Office of Economic Development
Lin Hite - Small Business Development Center
Michael Duncan – Small Business Development Center
Vince Decker - Averett University
Jess Edwards - Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem

Of the nine businesses that pitched, four were awarded 2022 Rev Up funding at the awards event sponsored by The Launch Place and Hunt & Co. Restaurant & Catering, located in Chatham, VA.

The four businesses that received funding:

Crown to Soul - Owner Brittany Slade - $20,000
Dad’s Garage - Owner Debra Burd - $12,000
Bodied by K - Owner Kenya Elliott - $10,000
The Historic North Theatre – Owner Wayne Allen - $8,000

Funding for the 2022 Rev Up Program was made possible by the City of Danville and the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem (funded by the Danville Regional Foundation). The Launch Place has been a staunch supporter since the inception of the program. Rev Up, now finishing the second year of the program, has seen nineteen business plans pitched to judges of the Rev Up Pitch Competition for a total of $100,000 in funding to businesses located in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

The third year of the program, the 2023 Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania, will open for registration in the fall of 2022 with classes beginning in January 2023.
INTERNATIONAL TRIP - FRENCH RIVIERA
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 7
Leadership Southside develops participants' leadership skills to strengthen their role as individuals, professionals, and community members.

Session topics include:

Leading a Team
Communication Skills
Transformational Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Chamber Day at the Capitol
Crisis Leadership + Communication
Racial Equity
Presentation Skills

Sessions are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month from
August 2022-April 2023, and graduation will be held in May 2023.
Sessions run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE: LAURIE S. MORAN CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
TAKE TOURISM SURVEY FOR DANVILLE & PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County are conducting a new tourism survey to help create the region’s new tourism brand and marketing strategy. Every member of our community is encouraged to participate and can take the survey at www.dptourismsurvey.com

Plan to set aside 15 minutes to help shape our community’s future, but don’t delay, the survey closes Wednesday, July 15.
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150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540