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Member Businesses & Community Volunteers Honored at the 101st Annual Dinner & Awards Program

1.30.24


Each year, the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Dinner & Awards Program to celebrate local businesses and honor outgoing Board Members and Chairman. They Chamber is proud to announce the following 2023 award recipients.

Top 4 Under 40 Presented by Hunter Automotive

Anderson Ellis, Lauren Wilkie, Sarah Swanzy and Mark Russell


(left to right)) Jared Bellmund - ALLCHOICE Insurance, Young Professionals Advisor, Award Recipients: Anderson Ellis - Van Winkle Law Firm (Rising Star), Lauren Wilkie - Safelight (Nonprofit), Sarah Swanzy - HCPSNC (Education), and Mark Russell - Southern Alarm (Business Owner), Tom Hunter - Hunter Automotive, Award Sponsor

Ambassador of the Year Presented by Four Seasons Foundation

Cheyenne Matthews, ALLCHOICE Insurance


(left to right)) Stephanie Wilson - Four Seasons Foundation, Award Sponsor, David King - Asheville Regional Airport, Co-Chair of the Ambassadors, Award Recipient: Cheyenne Matthews - ALLCHOICE Insurance, Chris Angel - Mountain Credit Union, Co-Chair of the Ambassador

Small Business Leader Presented by Van Winkle Law Firm

Champion Comfort Experts


(left to right)) Anderson Ellis - Van Winkle Law Firm, Award Sponsor, Award Recipients: Kyle Holt and Amy Lynn Holt - Champion Comfort Experts, Bill Schreck - United Federal Credit Union, Small Business Center Chair

Camp Industry Leadership Award Presented by UNC Health Pardee

Dave McGlashan


(left to right)) Johnna Reed - UNC Health Pardee, Award Sponsor and Award Recipient: Dave McGlashan

Environmental Sustainability Award

Blue Ridge Community College


(left to right)) Fair Nabers Waggoner - United Community Bank and Award Recipient: David Stegall, Blue Ridge Community College

Education Champion Presented by Four Seasons Rotary

Rebecca McCall, Henderson County Commissioner


(left to right)) Graham Fields - AdventHealth Hendersonville, Chair of the Education & Workforce Committee, Award Recipient: Rebecca McCall - Henderson County Commissioner, and Michele Garashi-Elick - Four Seasons Rotary, Award Sponsor

Industrialist of the Year Presented by DMJPS

Stan Cooper


(left to right)) Award Recipient: Stan Cooper and Maria Pilos - DMJPS, Award Sponsor

Nonprofit of the Year Presented by AdventHealth Hendersonville

Veteran's Healing Farm


(left to right)) Victoria Dunkle - AdventHealth Hendersonville, Award Sponsor, Award Recipients: Megan Landreth and Alan Yeck - Veterans Healing Farm

First Citizens Bank Customer Service Award

AdventHealth Hendersonville


(left to right)) Award Recipient: Delaine Lewkowicz- AdventHealth Hendersonville, Fair Nabers Waggoner - United Community Bank, Hospital Board Member, Amber Webb - First Citizens Bank, Award Sponsor, Award Recipients: Victoria Dunkle - AdventHealth Hendersonville and Bo Caldwell, AdventHealth Hendersonville Foundation Director

Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award

Carey O'Cain


(left to right)) Craig DeBrew - Duke Energy, Award Sponsor and Award Recipient: Carey O'Cain

G. Ray Cantrell Award

Chuck McGrady


(left to right)) Ragan Ward, Park National Bank, Incoming Chairman of the Board, Award Recipient: Chuck McGrady, Bob Williford, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

Randy Hunter, Hunter Automotive

Outgoing Chairman of the Board


(left to right)) Randy Hunter, Hunter Automotive and Bob Williford, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

Please join us in congratulating each of these exceptional individuals, business, and organizations!

Chamber Dues Increase Effective February 2024

01.29.24


After careful consideration from the Board of Directors of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce approved, by unanimous vote, a $25 increase in the base membership rate. In order to keep pace with inflationary costs and continue to provide services to the membership, the Board deemed the increase necessary. We appreciate your understanding and continued commitment to our "Building Business for a Strong Community." Thank you for your ongoing support!

Events

CEO Roundtable: Meeting & Orientation

Tuesday, January 30th

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


The Chamber

204 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville

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Advanced Dermatology

& Skin Surgery

Tuesday, February 6th

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM


1363 7th Ave E,

Hendersonville

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Empower Hour

Tuesday, February 6th

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM


The Buzz

225 S Grove St, Hendersonville

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AM Power Hour

Friday, February 9th

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM


Hendersonville Family YMCA

810 6th Ave W, Hendersonville

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Member News

Blue Ridge Community College and Mars Hill University Transfer Agreement Benefits Future Entrepreneurs

Claywood Now Offers Online Ordering & Take Out

College Foundation of NC Virtual Coffee Breaks & More

FABA Coffee Club - Feb 6

FABA Focus After Five - Feb 8

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Music on the Rock Concert Series

Hendersonville Theatre The Vagina Monologues Empowers Women, One Monologue At A Time

Hulsey Media Hiring Accountant

iDaph Events - FrostBite Races 10K, 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

iDaph Events - RAD Half Marathon & 10K

Land of Sky Twilight Job Fair Jan 31st

Mars Hill University Happenings

Small Business Center at Blue Ridge Community College Offers Free Training & Courses to Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Smart Start Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Southern Quality Company Twice as Nice

St. Gerard House Partners with Henderson County Innovative Approaches

St. Paul Mountain Vineyards Souper Bowl Wine Pairing

TDA Weekly Happenings 01.29.24

Tryon International Valentine's Day Weekend

United Way Welcomes New Board Members

WNCSource Transportation Staff Earn CTA, NCDOT, and USADOT-FTA Certifications


Have something to include in Member News? Please send information on upcoming events, announcements, and other news your business would like to share with fellow members to: chamber@hendersoncountychamber.org

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