Business Outlook A quarterly publication of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch Wednesday, November 7, 2012 • 4th Quarter INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming EvEnts pg. 2 ArgAnd roUndtAblE pg. 2 nEw chAmbEr mEmbErs pg. 2 chAmbEr boArd/stAff pg. 3 citizEn of thE YEAr nominAtions pg. 3 nEw tEAchEr donAtions pg. 3 lEAdErship vAncE ApplicAtions pg. 3 bUsinEss AftEr hoUrs ActivitY pg. 4 bArnEs mEEts stEps clAss pg. 5 mEmbErship drivE incEntivE pg. 5 ribbon cUttings pg. 6-9 mEmbEr spotlights pg. 10-11 tEi progrAm KicK-off pg. 12 mEmbErship dirEctorY pg. 14-15 HENDERSON-VANCE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. box 1302; 414 s. gArnEtt st., hEndErson, n.c. 27536 phonE: (252) 438-8414 fAx: (252) 492-8989 www.hEndErsonvAncE.org The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Com- merce will celebrate 75 years at its annual mem- bership meeting and banquet coming up in January. The event will be held at the Vance-Gran- ville Community College Civic Center. The keynote speaker for the evening will be announced in Janu- ary. Watch the chamber website at henderson- vance.org for more infor- mation. The 2011 Citizen of the Year, Randolph Wilson will present the 2012 Citi- zen of the Year Award. 2013 Chamber of Com- merce chairman Hal Muetzel and chamber president John Barnes will present the Hender- son-Vance County Cham- ber of Commerce Annual Report and Program of Work. The reports will highlight the previous year’s accomplishments and identify goals for the upcoming year. Tickets for the annu- al membership meeting and banquet are $30 each and include dinner, local entertainment and entry for door prize drawings. Corporate tables of 10 may be reserved for $280. To reserve tickets or for sponsorship or other information, contact the chamber at (252) 438- 8414 or email member- ship@hendersonvance. org. Chamber to celebrate 75 years at annual banquet As part of National Farm-City Week, Vance County Farm Bureau is sponsor- ing the 2012 Farm-City Week Breakfast. The event is set for Nov. 16, at 7:45 a.m., in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church. Bringing together members of the agricultural and business communities, the event commemorates the mutually beneficial partnership between the two. The event will feature speaker Sam Broke, Director of Farming at the Biofuels Center in Oxford. Also featured will be a full country breakfast catered by Ted Wheeler and utilizing a percentage of locally grown produce. Awards will also be given during the course of the event for the Farmer, Small Farmer, 4-H Volunteer and Com- munity Supporter of the Year. The mission of the National Farm-City Council is to enhance the linkages between farm families and urban residents, provid- ing local organizations with educational programs and materials about the people who grow their food. In recent years, the major focus of the programs and materials has been on con- sumer and classroom education. Student activity sheets, teacher packets, placemats and bookmarks are just a few of the materi- als the Council has created to support its mission. In the past year, thousands of materials were used in classrooms, at Farm-City ban- quets, at civic club meetings and in other venues. Farm-City activities are grassroots in nature. Communities across the nation hold Farm-City events ranging from ban- quets to tours to job exchanges. Farm-City groups work closely with “Agriculture in the Classroom” programs in educating students and teachers about agriculture. Registration deadline for the Nov. 16 event is Friday (Nov. 9). For information or to register, contact the Vance County Cooperative Extension office at (252) 438-8188. National Farm-City Week celebration coming Nov. 16
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A1 CHAMBER 4Q12 6TAB
Business OutlookA quarterly publication of the Henderson-Vance
County Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch Wednesday, November 7, 2012 • 4th Quarter
InsIde ThIs Issue
Upcoming EvEnts pg. 2ArgAnd roUndtAblE pg. 2nEw chAmbEr mEmbErs pg. 2chAmbEr boArd/stAff pg. 3citizEn of thE YEAr nominAtions pg. 3nEw tEAchEr donAtions pg. 3lEAdErship vAncE ApplicAtions pg. 3
bUsinEss AftEr hoUrs ActivitY pg. 4bArnEs mEEts stEps clAss pg. 5mEmbErship drivE incEntivE pg. 5ribbon cUttings pg. 6-9mEmbEr spotlights pg. 10-11tEi progrAm KicK-off pg. 12mEmbErship dirEctorY pg. 14-15
henderson-Vance counTy chamber of
commerce
P.O. box 1302; 414 s. gArnEtt st.,hEndErson, n.c. 27536
phonE: (252) 438-8414fAx: (252) 492-8989
www.hEndErsonvAncE.org
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Com-merce will celebrate 75 years at its annual mem-bersh ip meet ing and banquet coming up in January. The event will be held at the Vance-Gran-ville Community College Civic Center. The keynote speaker for the evening will be announced in Janu-ar y. Watch the chamber website at henderson-vance.org for more infor-mation.
The 2011 Citizen of the Year, Randolph Wilson will present the 2012 Citi-zen of the Year Award.
2013 Chamber of Com-m e r c e c h a i r m a n H a l Muetzel and chamber president John Bar nes
will present the Hender-son-Vance County Cham-ber of Commerce Annual Repor t and Program of Work. The repor ts will highlight the previous year’s accomplishments and identify goals for the upcoming year.
Tickets for the annu-al membership meeting and banquet are $30 each and include dinner, local enter tainment and entr y for door prize drawings. Corporate tables of 10 may be reserved for $280. To reserve tickets or for sponsorship or o ther information, contact the chamber at (252) 438-8414 or email [email protected].
Chamber to celebrate 75 years at annual banquet
As part of National Farm-City Week, Vance County Farm Bureau is sponsor-ing the 2012 Farm-City Week Breakfast. The event is set for Nov. 16, at 7:45 a.m., in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church.
Bringing together members of the agricultural and business communities, the event commemorates the mutually beneficial partnership between the two. The event will feature speaker Sam Broke, Director of Farming at the Biofuels Center in Oxford. Also featured will be a full country breakfast catered by Ted Wheeler and utilizing a percentage of locally grown produce. Awards will also be given during the course of the event for the Farmer, Small Farmer, 4-H Volunteer and Com-munity Supporter of the Year.
The mission of the National Farm-City Council is to enhance the linkages between farm families and urban residents, provid-ing local organizations with educational
programs and materials about the people who grow their food.
In recent years, the major focus of the programs and materials has been on con-sumer and classroom education. Student activity sheets, teacher packets, placemats and bookmarks are just a few of the materi-als the Council has created to support its mission.
In the past year, thousands of materials were used in classrooms, at Farm-City ban-quets, at civic club meetings and in other
venues. Farm-City activities are grassroots in nature. Communities across the nation hold Farm-City events ranging from ban-quets to tours to job exchanges. Farm-City groups work closely with “Agriculture in the Classroom” programs in educating students and teachers about agriculture.
Registration deadline for the Nov. 16 event is Friday (Nov. 9). For information or to register, contact the Vance County Cooperative Extension office at (252) 438-8188.
National Farm-City Week celebration coming Nov. 16
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Jimmy P. TwisdaleLUTCF - Agency ManagerHELPING YOU is what we do best.
Nov. 22-23Henderson-Vance County Chamber offices
closed for Thanksgiving holidays.
Dec. 7Chamber Christmas Concert “Christmas With
The Embers” to be held at VGCC Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and are available at the Chamber and from any Chamber Board member.
Dec. 13Fifth annual Chamber Christmas Social from
6 – 8 p.m. at Henderson Country Club. Sponsored by several of the Chamber member CPA firms.
Dec. 28Final nominations for 2012 Citizen of the Year
due to the Chamber. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (252) 438-8414 or [email protected].
JanuaryHenderson-Vance County Chamber of Com-
merce 75th annual Membership Meeting & Ban-quet to be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. For sponsorship opportuni-ties or ticket information, contact the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or e-mail [email protected].
Our Upcoming Chamber events
Argand Energy Solutions conducts roundtable Attendeespackedthecham-ber board room at a SmallBusiness Roundtable forinformationonsolarenergyandhowtoutilizeittobenefityourbusiness.ArgandEnergySolutions vice president ofsales, Rob Lease, discussedhow businesses can installsolarpanelstocaptureener-gy which is purchased byDukeEnergy/ProgressEner-gy.Formoreinformationandto see if your business orproperty is a candidate,e-mail [email protected].
Welcome to these new Chamber membersThermo King of Henderson94CrawleyRoadHenderson,N.C.27537Phone:(252)430-1930FAX:(252)738-0479TransportRefrigerationJeanetteCornett,President Argand Energy Solutions4915ProspectusDrive,SuiteCDurham,N.C.27713Phone:(919)795-5611SolarEnergyRobLease,Vice-President,Sales
V3 By Shortcake634NewBethelChurchRoadHenderson,N.C.27537Phone:(252)492-5769FAX:(252)-492-5769ClareeseMoss,Owner
The Lotus Lounge Day Spa & Café119SouthGarnettStreetHenderson,N.C.27536Phone:(252)431-4712Restaurant/CaféCatering/CatererTonyaBurrell,Owner Orthopaedic Specialists of N.C.200ParkViewDriveSuiteBHenderson,N.C.27536Phone:(252)430-6500FAX:(252)430-8115PhysiciansLauraBrandt,PracticeManager
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the 2012 Citizen of the Year.
This annual award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution and dem-onstrated a commitment to the advancement of Henderson and Vance County.
In order to be con-sidered for this award, the nominee must be a resident of the Hen-derson-Vance County community, should be someone who enjoys a reputation for continu-ous community service in areas such as civic involvement, quality of life improvements, sup-portive of business and
economic development and humanitarian issues. This contribution must be outside the realm of the individual’s occupation. Citizens and Chamber members are encouraged to nominate persons they feel are deserving of this recognition. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber and should be submitted in writing to the Chamber office by Dec. 28.
The award will be pre-sented at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet-ing and Banquet at the Vance-Granville Com-munity College Civic Center.
For information or a nomination form, contact the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or e-mail [email protected].
Nominations being accepted for 2012 Citizen of the Year
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the 40 member businesses who contributed items for the 2012 new teacher packages. The Chamber businesses listed below participated by taking the opportunity to include their promotional items or coupon in the gift bags given to the approximately 105 new local teachers this year. The annual opportunity is offered exclusively to Chamber member businesses. If you are interested in taking part in next year’s drive, contact Sylvia Ed-wards at the Chamber offices at (252) 438-8414 or [email protected]:
Member thanks!New teacher donations appreciated
Applications are avail-able for the upcoming 2013 Leadership Vance Program. Interested profes-sionals who live or work in Vance County are invited to apply. The program will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants who will be selected to represent all backgrounds, occupations and geographic areas of Vance County. The Lead-ership Vance program is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community.
Brochures for the upcoming year will be available in early Decem-ber with the first session to be held in February. The 10-session program
will conclude in June and the cost for participat-ing is $325 for Chamber members and $400 for non-Chamber members. Included in the price are all expenses, meals and materials.
Participants are exposed to various aspects of Henderson and Vance County, specifically in regard to city and county government, health and community resources, economic development, agriculture and natural re-sources, history and media, and criminal justice and law. For more information, contact Rachel Hedrick at the Chamber at 438-8414 or [email protected].
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Several Chamber mem-bers have hosted recent Business After Hours:
• Sleep Inn hosted a Business After Hours at their location on 18 Market Street (right off of Zeb Robinson Road) on Aug. 16. The celebration began with a ribbon-cutting cel-ebrating their recent reno-vations. Tours of the newly renovated room types showcased a fresh and contemporary look. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine were served and owner Anil Macwan was on hand with other family members to welcome guests.
• BB&T hosted a Busi-ness After Hours at their location at 632 Dabney Drive on July 31. The event was held to celebrate the company’s more than 90 years of service to the local community and to thank the community for its continued support. Beer, wine and a variety of foods were served as part of the celebration. BB&T continues to be a major sponsor of Chamber events including the Annual Cham-ber Challenge Golf Tour-nament for which they have been the presenting sponsor for the last 14 years.
• A joint Business After Hours was held on June 28 along the streets of Downtown Henderson. The event was hosted by
Rosemyr Corporation, Vance County Arts Council and Interiors and Gifts Too. First stop for this event was in beautiful Emrose Park where guests registered for door prizes and sampled a variety of ice creams with all the fixings. From there, guests meandered next door to the Arts Council facility where champagne and fin-ger foods were served while touring the gallery and its many fabulous works on display. Two other tours were offered to showcase the new upstairs apartments recently completed by Rosemyr (across the street from the park) and the apartments available above Interiors and Gifts Too. Hors d’oeuvres and bever-ages were available while browsing through Interiors and Gifts Too. Finally mu-sic punctuated the evening back at Emrose Park where guests gathered for the door prize drawings. Emrose Corporation (a separate corporation managed by The Rosemyr Corporation) is celebrating its 75th An-
niversary this year.
• Another joint Business After Hours held on May 17 at 857 S. Beckford Drive was hosted by Coldwell Banker Advantage — Hender-
son, Prim Development & Rentals, Edward Jones - Jeff Perry, Sylvan Learn-
ing Center of Henderson and New Republic Savings Bank. The event began with registration at Prim Residential. Here, guests also registered for door prizes and heard opening remarks while sampling a variety of beverages. From there, the crowd proceeded to Coldwell Banker Ad-vantage where they were served hors d’oeuvres. Drawings for door prizes were held at the Sylvan Learning Center facility and during the course of
the evening, representa-tives for Edward Jones (Jeff Perry) and New Re-public Savings Bank were on hand for information.
• West Hills Veterinary Centre hosted a Busi-ness After Hours at their location, 158 Bypass West Gwynn Lane, on Sept. 20. Chamber members were able to meet new staff Dr. John McLean, Dr. Jessica Stall and Dr. Melanie Em-ory. Attendees were also able to tour the facility. Delicious food and drinks
were served and door prize drawings were held at the end of the event.
• Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation of Hen-derson hosted a Business After Hours and ribbon cutting at their location at 280 Beckford Drive in Henderson on Oct. 25. The company is the largest diversified provider of post-acute care services in the United States and their mission is to promote heal-ing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value
for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder they serve. The event was well attended and offered an array of hors d’oeuvres and networking opportuni-ties.
The next Business After Hours will be hosted by the Chamber itself. The Fifth Annual Chamber Christ-mas Social sponsored by several Chamber member CPA firms will be held Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m., at Henderson Country Club.
2012 marks one of Chamber’s most active seasonsBusiness After Hours
The Fifth Annual Chamber Christmas Social sponsored by several Chamber member CPA firms will be held Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m., at Henderson Country Club.
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Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Mission
StatementThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber
of Commerce represents the interests of the business community in those matters that affect
the ability of local businesses to prosper and grow, and the ability of Henderson and Vance
County to attract new businesses.
On Aug 14, Chamber presi-dent John Barnes took the time to sit it on the STEPS for Self Sufficiency class being held in the conference room of the Employment Security Com-mission. The class, which is taught by Vance County DSS social worker, Sherri Alston and Henderson-Vance Cham-ber Work First coordinator, Connie Ragland, is a three week course designed to train, and retrain individuals for to-day’s workforce.
With the jobless rate in Vance County being among the highest in the state, many indi-
viduals are finding themselves in need of additional skills in order to land an interview, get in the door, and sustain gain-ful employment. This rigorous course presents this informa-tion in a “real-world” sense. Participants are taught tips on resume preparation, applica-tion completion, interviewing, follow-up, job searching and more.
Barnes took a hands-on ap-proach by letting participants know exactly what employers look for. He did a spontaneous “firm handshake, eye contact test” with all of the participants
and stated to them the impor-tance of making that good first impression. He also gave basic pointers on appearing confi-dent, appropriate dress, smiling and remaining positive.
In addition, Barnes offered reassurance that individuals in this county are not alone in their quest for finding em-ployment. “Unemployment, as we know it, is a systemic problem and the Chamber and other government entities are doing what they can to ensure that local businesses stay in the area and that new businesses are brought into the area” said
Barnes. He also explained the Chamber’s purpose and its role in the community so that participants would have a thorough understanding of the Chamber and what it does.
Participants in the class were encouraged and appreci-ated the knowledge that was shared with them by Barnes. For more information on eligi-bility requirements for the class and how to sign up, contact Vance County DSS at (252) 492-5001 and ask for a Work First social worker. A new class begins on the first Mon-day of each month.
Chamber president meets August STEPS class
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Com-merce will be conducting their Fall Membership Drive from Oct. 1-Dec. 31. As a special incentive, the Chamber’s Board of Directors has autho-rized a 20-percent discount on membership dues for new members and they will not be billed again until January 2014. So not only do busi-nesses receive the discount, but they also get one to three free months depending on the month they join.
The focus of the drive will be today (Nov. 7) at the Cham-ber summit entitled “Plugged in, Productive and Profitable.”
The event will be held at the Vance-Granville Com-munity College Civic Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Along with other Summit sponsors, the Vance County Chamber will have an information and membership table manned by volunteers who will be avail-able to inform and educate po-tential members on the power of Chamber membership and to process applications as well.
“With the business com-munity’s continued support, the Chamber will be able to do more in the future as we prepare for another successful year,” said director of Member-ship Services, Rachel Hedrick.
Fall membership drive offers joining incentive
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AHU Training and Consulting AHU Training and Consulting held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 21 to celebrate
their new Chamber membership. The company’s mission is to help independent professionals, entrepreneurs, women business owners, Fortune 500 companies and small business owners accelerate their business profits using personal and professional development and personal productivity strategies. Anita Hicks, owner, is a motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and host and can be reached at (252) 220-2144 or on the web at anitahicks.com.
HealthCore Resource, Inc. HealthCore Resource, Inc. held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 24 to celebrate the
opening of their Vance County location and new Chamber membership. HealthCore Resource, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured private organization, established in 1997 to provide holistic care and support to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and personal care needs. They offer community-based services designed to meet the needs of both the individual and his or her family. The organization is located at 112 W. Winder Street and can be reached by phone at (252) 572-2646.
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Clarke Elementary School hosted a ribbon cutting on July 31 to celebrate the new gazebo and raised plant beds that were built for them through the joint efforts of the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Vance Class, Vance County Farm Bureau and Vance-Granville Community College. Pete Burgess of Farm Bureau proposed the idea to acquaint elementary school children with how food is grown before it is processed and sent to the grocery stores for purchase. The students will be involved in planting, growing and harvesting the food that is grown. Breedlove Electric transported the gazebo to the school where the ribbon cutting was held.
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., held an open house and ribbon
cutting on June 26th to celebrate their move to a new facility as well as their milestone of 46 years of service. Their new location is at 180 South Beckford Drive in Henderson. The organization helps to eliminate, reduce, or address the conditions of poverty in Franklin, Vance, Warren and Granville Counties through a variety of programs such as urgent repair for conditions that pose an imminent threat to the life and safety of the very low income and low income homeowners with special needs. They also work with Community Services Block Grants and offer housing assistance for eligible families. Sara Rudolph of Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. can be reached at (252) 492-0161 or at [email protected]. The company can also be seen on the web at fvwopp.com.
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new business owned by Clareese Moss. Focus of the business is a pill that helps individuals feel better, lose weight and have energy all day. Moss said, “I started taking V3 in July and seven weeks later had lost 25 pounds. My energy level was increased, my appetite suppressed and I felt better than I ever had. Taking one pill a day and drinking lots of water took my cravings for sweets away.” V3 is a blend of all natural Vitamins B6/B12-minerals-cocoa-green tea and cinnamon. Dr. Oz has called V3 the “skinny pill” and stated “it is a combination of all natural ingredients to help you live healthier,” said Moss. Interested individuals can contact Moss about a 30 day supply for $60 by calling her at (252) 492-5769 or visiting her web site at http://clareesemoss.voyagerhealth.com.
Instinctive Healing Massage Instinctive Healing Massage held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 28 to celebrate
the opening of the business and their new Chamber membership. Christina Brock , NC LMBT No. 12194 has opened a massage therapy practice offering Lymphatic, Swedish, Relaxation, Pre/Post Natal, Reflexology and chair massages. The therapeutic benefits of massage are vast; examples include pain relief, rehabilitation, stress management, relaxation, reduced anxiety and depression, and general wellness. Each session is tailored to the individual goals of the client. The company is currently offering an introductory rate of $55/hr. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available. The office is located at 804 S Garnett Street, 2nd floor. For questions, information and to set an appointment call (252) 425-8426, e-mail [email protected] or see the business online at instinctivehealingmassage.com.
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Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation of Henderson hosted a Business After Hours
and ribbon cutting at their location at 280 Beckford Drive in Henderson on Oct. 25. Formerly Guardian Care, the business was celebrating their new leadership and Chamber membership. The company is the largest diversified provider of post-acute care services in the United States and their mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder they serve. The event was well attended and offered an array of hors d’oeuvres and networking opportunities.
Sleep Inn Sleep Inn hosted a ribbon cutting and Business After Hours on Aug. 16 to
celebrate their recent remodel and grand reopening. Guests were hosted in grand form with hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and door prize drawings after touring a variety of the newly renovated rooms. The hotel is located at 18 Market Street in Henderson and can be reached directly by phone at (252) 433-9449. Pictured above are owner Anil Macwan along with his wife, hotel staff, a representative from Choice Hotels and local dignitaries.
Thermo King On July 30, Thermo King of Henderson held an Open House & Road Show
followed by a ribbon cutting conducted by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce. The new dealership located at 94 Crawley Road in Henderson specializes in transport temperature control sales, service and rental. The company sells new and used refrigeration trucks/units/parts and does repairs. Thermo King has 20 certified technicians. After the ceremony and ribbon cutting, guests were served a menu of hamburgers, hotdogs and all the trimmings.
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NOVeMber MeMber SPOTligHTS — 38TH eDiTiON
‘Member Spotlights’ offer opportunity to spread the word
Member Spotlights • ALT Services
Group is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in commer-cial and industrial elec-trical construction, ser-vice and maintenance, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Call us at (252) 430-0326 for more information, or visit us online at altnc.com. We appreciate ev-ery opportunity, and it’s our goal to prove it.
• Care Chiropractic & Acupuncture: Do you feel like you’ve been hit by a linebacker, or you’ve had a serious injury at home, work or even during the game? Dr. Myers at Care Chiro-practic & Acupuncture can get you up and back in the game in no time. Dr. Myers has completed post doc-toral training in sports medicine, rehabilitation and acupuncture. To get relief from your condi-tion call Lori at (252) 436-2500. All insurance accepted.
• Carolina Cooling & Heating Inc. Your
indoor air quality leader. Voted the Best of Vance County 11 years in a row. Since 1954, we have served the sur-rounding area. We offer free estimates for new and replacement instal-lations. We service all brands of heating and cooling equipment. Call (252) 438-4125 and let us serve you.
• Collins Collision Repair Center (“The Body Shop”): We make your damage disap-pear! Quality doesn’t cost but it pays! Where quality matters! Your best choice!” Located at 3688 Raleigh Road. Call Brad Collins at (252) 438-3133.
• Community Workforce Solutions: November is Nonprofit Awareness Month. Community Workforce Solutions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities or other barriers to employ-ment as each individual strives to achieve the employment and com-munity integration goals of their choice. To learn more about us,
visit our website at com-munityworkforcesolu-tions.com.
• Daniel Hendley Photography: It’s not too late for holiday pho-to gift ideas! Come visit the downtown studio for custom photography for life’s important oc-casions, both in-studio or on location; portraits, high school senior photos, engagements, events, and more. Visit danielhendley.com to schedule an appoint-ment or free consulta-tion.
• Dataforge: data-forge.us — Computer sales and repair for home, business, non profit and govern-ment. Website design and hosting services. Visit our portfolio online and contact us for a free website consulta-tion! Check our newest launched website at vancefamilymedicine.com.
• Document Sys-tems, Inc.: As the Holi-days approach we want to thank all our faithful customers in the area. We truly appreciate your choice to use our
company for your docu-ment handling needs. As your business grows or your needs change we are here to help! Call Willie Veldkamp ([email protected] ) or Brantley Pegram ([email protected] ) at (252) 433-4888 anytime. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a successful year!
• Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.: Kerr Tar COG & Century 21 Realty presented the Neigh-borhood Stabilization Project (NSP) Open House on Sunday at 614 Andrews Avenue. Call Felicia Coleman-Gregory at (252) 492-0161 for more information about the NSP program or the open house.
• Golden Skillet: We offer great family din-ing! Convenient dine-in or take-out! dinners - snacks - sandwiches - sandwich combos - homemade vegetables and desserts - freshly prepared-to-order fish and seafood - award-winning chicken tenders - entertainment plat-ters- kids’ meals. What-ever your dining needs,
our slogan: “GOOD FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, FAIR PRICE” says it all!!! We welcome call ahead orders. 444 Dabney Drive Henderson (252) 492-4040.
• Henderson Pedi-atric Dentistry is a new pediatric dental practice that opened this sum-mer. The office is lo-cated at 451 Ruin Creek Road, Suite No. 205, and will provide dental services for children. For appointments, call (252) 492-KIDS (5437) or for more information email Dr. Rhonda Kearney at [email protected].
• Henderson Well-ness Center: The combination of chiro-practic and medical care creates a unique, multidisciplinary facility. This facility combines the best state-of-the-art medical technology and effective conserva-tive therapies available. Patients who are inter-ested in the benefits of alternative medicine can now have the assurance that qualified and expe-rienced medical pro-vider is supervising their
• Home In Hender-son: homeinhender-son.com - News and views from the heart of Vance County. Local news, event calendar and commentary with over 34,000 pageviews monthly. Chamber members get 50 percent advertising discounts.
• Interiors & Gifts, Too held an Open House on Nov. 3. There were refreshments, door prizes and a free gift, plus a 10-percent discount off most items. We will also have a Santa’s visit on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Since this is a “Black Friday” weekend, we will offer 20 percent off all Christmas decorations.
• Johnson’s Block & Concrete Co., Inc.: Your commercial and resi-dential solution to the following needs: Ready Mixed Concrete, Con-crete Supplies, Blocks, Mortar, Sand, and Stone. Family owned and oper-ated. Call us for quality service and products at (252) 438-6028.
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber’s “Member Spotlights” continues to be one of the most popular free Chamber benefits. This special section of the Business Outlook Tabloid and Chamber web-site allows member businesses to list their upcoming public sales, special events, special products and/or services for free. A link on the Chamber homepage takes all viewers to this special page.
These “Member Spotlights” are free. Criteria set for each listing is 50 words or less typed in a Word or text document using 10 pt. Verdana. The name of the company is listed first and then the complete description of what is being spotlighted. Entries are listed monthly. Any entry to be listed in “Member Spotlights” will have a deadline of the 25th of the month preceding when the entry should appear. Entries are listed alphabetically on the page with the company name in bold and the description in normal type. All are uniform in appearance.
Chamber Members who wish to have an entry listed should send their information as shown below to [email protected] by the 25th of the month preceding the listing or call the Sheri Jones at the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 with questions.
The Daily DispaTch Business Outlook WeDnesDay, november 7, 2012 11A11 CHAMBER
NOVeMber MeMber SPOTligHTS — 38TH eDiTiON
J.M. WHITEFUNERAL SERVICE
A family tradition of excellence since 1967
60 Zeb Robinson Road Henderson
438-5139 Fax: 438-8465www.jmwhitefuneralhome.com
• Kerr Lake Coun-try Club: Voted best in Vance County. We ac-cept green fees open 7 days a week call (252) 492-1895 for tee times. Family and Individual memberships avail-able. 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. Just off Satterwhite Point Road on Hedrick Drive.
• Lifeline: Ma-ria Parham Medical Center offers Philips Lifeline, an easy-to-use medical alert service that ensures that older adults living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed. Lifeline helps you to be safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call Denise Smith at (252) 436-1118 for more in-formation. lifelinesys.com.
• NCOL.Net: Bundle and Save with NCOL.NET! Bundle 4 voice lines plus High Speed Internet starting at $159.95/month. This features unlimited local calling, Caller ID, Line Rollover and you get to keep your existing numbers. Let us handle your voice, Internet, computers and data network for seamless operation! Give us a call at (252) 492-4317.
• Pete Smith Lube & Tire: Located at 946Z West Andrews Ave. in the Crossroads Shopping Mall. We are
your full service auto repair and tire dealer. Stop by and see Don-nie or Rick. Given the chance, we feel confi-dent that we will give you “The best automo-tive experience that you’ve ever had.”
• Progress Energy: Looking for ways to save money? Visit our web site: savethe-watts.com for energy savings tips and ideas. You can also follow us on Twitter (@progres-senergy) for news, updates and informa-tion.
• Shortcakes Embroidery/Screen Printing: Shortcakes Embroidery/Screen Printing/Promotional/SELL AVON NOW: Em-broidery Minimums 3 Pieces/Screen Printed Minimums 10 Pieces/ Promotional Items are Always Needed-Pens, Coozies, Magnets. Call Clareese, (252) 492-5769/ Leave message. Catalog: shortcake-sembroidery.com SELL AVON/Part or Full Time/Signup Kit Only $10.00 to Start Selling NOW….
• State Farm Agency Recruiting: Discover a reward-ing career as a State Farm® agent. Help others in your commu-nity while building a business that will last. Imagine what you can build if you put your mind to it. Become a State Farm agent. Contact Phil Morrow at (919) 789-3746 or visit pmorrow.sfagent-careers.com for more information.
• Sylvan Learning Center provides the nation’s premier tutor-ing services to K-12 students using precise skill assessment and highly individualized lesson plans. Mention this ad to receive $50 off of an assessment and 10 percent off of a custom program. Call (252) 438-6443 or stop by 857 S. Beckford Dr., Suite G, Henderson.
• Taylor’s Consign-ment And Boutique, Inc.: Want to make extra cash? Clean out your garage, closets etc. and bring it into Taylor’s Consignment and let us sell it for
you. We are located at 111 Norwood St. in Henderson. Across from East Carolina Tire just off N. Garnett Street. Call (252) 572-2738, Open Thursday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. After hours call (336) 247-0782 Now accepting Fall and Winter Halloween Christmas Merchan-dise.
• V3 By Shortcake: New All Natural Pill taken once a day that promotes: reduced appetite/increased en-ergy/improved mood and thermogenic activity (fat burning) effects … sample kits available: Contact: Clareese Moss (252) 492-5769 or [email protected].
• Vance Family Medicine: (252) 430-0666. It’s fall, and that means flu season! It’s time to get flu vac-cines, so come by or call for an appoint-ment. We are open extended hours for your convenience on
Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Friday-Sunday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins or appointments. Most major insurances ac-cepted, and we are a workman’s compensa-tion provider!
• Vance-Granville Community College: Spring semester at Vance-Granville Com-munity College begins Jan. 8, 2013. Open registration begins Nov. 14. Train for jobs or prepare for further education at four cam-puses, during the day, at night, or online. VGCC is your gateway to endless possibili-ties! Call (252) 438-VGCC or visit vgcc.edu for more information.
• W. W. Proper-ties & Rentals: For 30 years W. W. Properties has provided qual-ity residential rental homes & apartments at affordable prices. We now have available several excellent retail locations. We also have offices, single
suites and up to 4,000 sq. ft. with nine of-fices in a professional building, Commercial, industrial and ware-house units for lease and for sale. Retail/commercial/storage units are also available on Capital Boulevard in Youngsville. Save money and call (252) 492-8777 or find us on the net at wwproper-ties.net.
• Whites Utility Buildings: Henderson N.C. Vinyl, Aluminum and Wood Utility Buildings, Carports all sizes, Custom orders whitesutilitybuildings.com. Ph. (252) 438-3479; ask for Mike.
• WIZS RADIO, [email protected] 1450 AM Henderson offers to all H-V Chamber members, a terrific offer. Your commer-cial spot “FREE” on the WIZS local and/or WRAL news. Call (252) 492-3001 to partici-pate. (Not available to media — just mention member spotlight).
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The 2012-2013 Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) program started on Oct. 4 with a dinner and orientation session at Ribeyes Steakhouse.
In its 19th year, the program provides classroom teachers, counselors and media specialists with opportunities to partici-pate in seminars where leadership and management skills are taught. Participants visit a variety of businesses within the community where they will meet em-ployees, tour the facilities, learn about the business and take part in seminars designed to broaden their skills base.
The overall intent of the program is
to strengthen the partnership between business professionals and education professionals. Teachers and those in the business field will have the opportunity to understand each other’s role in prepar-ing students to meet the challenges of the future.
This year’s TEI participants are: Sylvia Brodnax (Eaton-Johnson Middle School), Willonda Gillespie-Cates (Pinkston Street), Lisa Hayward (Southern Vance High School), Jamie Herberger (Early College), Sara Hribar (E.M. Rollins), Jeanette Kingsberry (Northern Vance High School), Kenneth Kingsberry
(Henderson Middle School), Fe McCoy (L.B. Yancey), Danilo Morales (Western Vance High School), Jennifer Rinker (Dabney), Natasha Rubin (Vance County Teacher Of the Year; Zeb Vance), Daniel Sandlin (Vance Charter), Wendy Short (E.O. Young), Kelly Smith (Aycock), Donna Stukes (New Hope), Jenny Waite (Zeb Vance), Bonita Williams (Clarke), LaVonda Williams (Carver).
Sponsoring organizations include the Vance County Public School Foundation, Vance County Public Schools and the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce.
Corporate sponsors are: Gold - Cen-turyLink, Progress Energy, Dr. Beverly Tucker and Walmart Distribution Cen-ter No. 6091; Silver - Satterwhite Point Marina, Vance County Farm Bureau; Bronze - Wayne Adcock, Barnett Proper-ties, Golden Skillet, J.M. White Funeral Service and Rose Oil Company.
Other event supporters are Chick-fil-A, The Daily Dispatch, Henderson Family YMCA, Henderson-Vance County Cham-ber of Commerce, KARTS, Maria Parham Medical Center, Public School Founda-tion, Quick Print of Henderson and Vance County Schools.
2012 Tei program kicks off at ribeyesChamberBoardandEducationCommitteeChairpersonCatherineHughesmakesremarksonbehalfoftheChamberofCommercetothe18TEIparticipantsandprogramsponsorsattheorientationdinneronOct.4.
Teacher Executive Institute
SponsorsPresenting:
Gold:Express Employment
ProfessionalsCenturyLink
Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Halifax Electric Membership Corporation
Silver:Revlon
The Daily Dispatch
Contributors:Argand Energy Solutions
DataforgeHoliday Inn Express
Newcomb ComputersSaint Augustine´s University
The Support CenterToyota of Henderson
U.S. CellularVance County Farm Bureau
Waste Industries
Gifts:Walmart Store No. 2256Harris Inc. of Henderson
INAUGURAL BUSINESS SUMMITWednesday
Nov. 75:30-8:30 p.m.
Civic Center
VGCC
Main Campus
Plugged-In, Productive & Profi table– The New Face of Business
ORGANIZERS: Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce / Granville Chamber of Commerce / The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County / Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce / VGCC Small Business Center
