November 8: Business After Hours hosted by Concordia Care Health and Rehabilitation in Henderson. Event will be held at 280 Beckford Drive from 5:15 to 7:00 pm.

November 10: 3rd Annual Reverse Raffle hosted by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) and the Vance County Sheriff ’s Department. Event will be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now.

November 27: Reception to meet and greet the “15 Under 40” recipients at Henderson Country Club from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber and are $15 each. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and cash bar will be available. Sponsored by The Daily Dispatch, Henderson-Vance Chamber, Henderson Optimist Club, Hendesron Kiwanis Club and Henderson Rotary Club.

November 29: Eleventh AnnualChamber Christmas Social from 6PM to8PM at Henderson Country Club. Sponsoredand hosted by Chamber Member CPAfirms. Register at 252-438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org

December 6: Ribbon Cutting for Dr. William S. Wooten DDS PA at 10:00 am in the office located at 857 S Beckford Dr.Suite F. Event will be catered by Simply Delicious and door prizes will be given away.

January 31: 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center beginning with seating for dinner at 6:30. Keynote speaker will be Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District. Tickets will be available in December.

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September/October 2018

2-3 4-5 6-7 Teacher Bag Thanks, Candidate’s Forum Held, Christmas Social, Nominate Citizen of the Year

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FocusVHHenderson-VanceChamber of CommerceEncouraging You to Shop Local First!

20th Chamber ChallengeSponsored By:

BB&TThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Twentieth Annual

Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament presented by BB&T on Thursday, October 4 at Henderson Country Club. BB&T has been the Presenting sponsor for this event since its inception in 1999.

Eagle sponsors were Duke Energy and Maria Parham Health. Birdie sponsors were 3 HC Home Health & Hospice Care, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091.

Par sponsors included Benchmark Community Bank, Carolina Sunrock, CED of Henderson, CenturyLink, Express Employment Professionals, Henderson Collegiate, Holmes Insurance, The Athlete’s Foot, Touchstone Bank. This year’s Tee sponsors were Backyard Retreat, Glen Raven, Inc., Henderson Fruit & Produce, JM White Funeral Service, Rogers Group, The Daily Dispatch, Union Bank, Vance County Economic Development,

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Members of the Prim Residential Rentals 1st place team – Ray Miller, Matt Jackson, Bubba O’Geary and

(not pictured) Allen Ellis – with Chamber Board Chair Mel Manning.

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Waste Industries. Green Sponsors were Kilian Engineering, New Life Baptist Church, WIZS. Snack sponsor was Walmart DC #6091.This Captain’s Choice (Superball) tournament began at 12 noon with lunch followed by a shotgun start. Prizes were awarded for the top

three teams, with other awards for the longest drive, hole-in-one, and closest to the pin. Additional activities at the event included “Poker Fun”, the “Monster Launcher”, a putting contest and a Chippo Board Contest.

A dinner and awards ceremony took place immediately following the tournament.This year’s tournament winner was the Prim Residential Rentals team Ray Miller, Matt Jackson, Bubba O’Geary and Allen Ellis. Second

place went to the Union Bank team of Kenny Abbott, John Burns, Ray Pegram, Jr. and Brad Baldwin. Third place went to The Athlete’s Foot team consisting of Kirt Meadows, Bob Nelson, Gary Neathercutt and Heath Davis.

Closest to the Pin awards went to (Hole#11) Michael Gordian of the Maria Parham Health team and (Hole #4) Rusty Pace of the Vance Granville Community College team. Longest Drive winners were (Hole #1) Ivory Foster, part of the Mars Petcare team and (Hole #12) Finley Woodward, part of the Maria Parham Health team. Special contest winners were Kirt Meadows with The Athlete’s Foot team - winner of the Poker Fun Game, Russ Boyd with the Charles Boyd team - winner of the Chippo Board Game as well as the Putting Contest.

The Chamber would like to thank other event sponsors including Holes-in-one sponsor Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC, Inc.; Longest Drive sponsors Rose Oil and Wise of Carolina Snacks; Closest to the Pin sponsors Satterwhite Point Marina and Servpro.

Thanks to our Goody Bag sponsors were BB&T, CenturyLink, D&G Auto, Peanut Roaster, Vance-Granville Community College, Waste Industries and Wise of Carolina Snacks.

Thanks also to Henderson Country Club for hosting the tournament as well as preparing the delicious lunch and dinner and to the numerous volunteers who helped throughout the day.

Congratulations to all the winners and to all those who participated in this fun-filled day of sunshine and networking.

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) and the Vance County Sheriff ’s Department are partnering again to host the third annual reverse raffle. Presenting Sponsor is Maria Parham Health.

This annual event benefits a program serving local underprivileged children called “Shop With a Cop” along with the Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to help local business. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 10 and will be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner for two, a chance at the $5,000 grand prize and a dance at the completion of the raffle. Throughout the evening, guests will be given opportunities to bid on various silent auction items as well as two reserved tickets which will be auctioned toward the end of the ticket drawing. Three reserved tickets will also be raffled during the course of the evening.

The “Shop With a Cop” activity will take place in December at which time members of the HPD and Sheriff ’s Department will take local underprivileged children shopping with local retailers for Christmas. A certain dollar amount of the proceeds raised will be set aside for each participating child. There has been a great turnout for the past two years and we are expecting no less this year. “This fundraiser allows us to do a lot of good for the local community with the proceeds and the HPD and Sheriff ’s office are always anxious to do what we can to help local children”, said Police Chief Marcus Barrow.

There are still opportunities for local businesses to donate silent auction items. If you or your business would like to purchase tickets, dontate items or get more information, contact the HPD, Vance County Sheriff ’s Department or the Chamber office at 252-438-8414.

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16 Educators Take Part in TEIThe 2018-2019 Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) program started on Thursday, October 18 with a dinner and orientation session

at Henderson Country Club. In its twenty-fifth year, the program provides classroom teachers, counselors and media specialists with opportunities to participate in seminars where leadership and management skills are taught. Participants visit a variety of businesses within the community where they will meet employees, 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 preparing students to meet the challenges of the future.

Participants for this year’s TEI are: Jessica Ayscue (Aycock), Patricia Harris (Carver), Kristy Martin (Clarke), Kimberly Holtzmann (Dabney), Taylor Evans (New Hope), Jhaneille Downer (Pinkston Street), Pat Hughes (E.O. Young), Vanessa Davis (Zeb Vance), Christine Francis (Vance County High), Oscar Suarez (Early College), Sherrie Evans-Bailey (AdVance Academy), Davia Johnson (Vance County Middle), Tammy Barrow (STEM Early High), Patrick Vincent (E.M. Rollins), Cherie Dixon (L.B. Yancey), Angela Cusaac (Vance County High; Teacher of Year).

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 – Duke Energy, Satterwhite Point Marina, Vance County Public School Foundation, Vance County Schools, Walmart Distribution Center #6091; Silver – KARTS, Quick Print, Vance County Farm Bureau; Bronze – Barnett Properties, Chick-fil-A , Daily Dispatch, Golden Skillet, Henderson Family YMCA, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, Maria Parham Health, J.M. White Funeral Service and Wayne & Susan Adcock.

The 81st Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 31st at the VGCC Civic Center.

This year’s keynote speaker is Allison Capps, Assistant District Attorney for North Carolina’s 9th Prosecutorial District.

Allison Siler Capps grew up in Belmont, NC. She attended Peace College and received a B.A. in Psychology. Following Peace, she attended the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Camp-bell University where she received her law degree.

She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the 2nd Prosecutorial District, work-ing for just over a year. She returned to the 9th District, (Granville, Vance, Franklin and Warren counties) where she had interned while in law school and currently serves.

As a part of the DA’s office, she has tried over 20 jury trials, ranging from DWIs to First Degree Murder cases and everything in between. She has received numerous awards from Crime Stoppers, NC Gang Investigators Assoc. and others.

Mrs. Capps is an active member of Delrayno Baptist Church, President of the Board of Directors for the Granville Education Foundation, participates in the Girls on the Run Program and in the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. She resides in Oxford with her husband, Jason, and their son, Luke.

Presenting Sponsor for this special annual event is Duke Energy. Gold sponsor is Maria Parham Health and Silver Sponsors are BB&T, MARS Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC# 6091; Bronze Sponsors are Benchmark Community Bank and Express Employ-ment Professionals; Contributor Sponsor is CenturyLink and Advocate sponsor is Union Bank

Seating for dinner will be promptly at 6:30. Tickets will be available for $35 each or a table of 10 for $320. Contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 to purchase tickets, for more information or for sponsorship opportunities.

Annual Banquet is January 31st

Allison Capps Assistant DA and Annual Banquet keynote speaker.

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Corbitt Preservation AssociationThe Corbitt Preservation Association hosted a Business-After-Hours (BAH) on October 16.The event was held at the Bennett H. Perry Jr. Museum located at 180 Church Street in Henderson. This beautiful historic home was

filled with historical information, smiles, laughs and warm handshakes throughout the evening. Chamber members and guests enjoyed an evening of learning about the history of Corbitt trucks and their roots in Vance County and enjoyed a selection of delicious appetizers and beverages.

The Bennett H. Perry Jr. Museum opened in October of 2015 and is the home of the Corbitt Museum as well as a museum about the City of Henderson and Vance County. The museum is open by appointment for groups and individual showings and is available to host group meetings as well. For other hours of operation, contact the Corbitt Preservation Society through the contact form on their website.

To find out more about the Bennett H.Perry Jr. Museum, the Corbitt Preservation Association, and the history of The Corbitt Company please visit www.corbitttrucks.com.

The Chamber’s “Business-After-Hours” are networking events for business professionals in the Henderson and Vance County area. They are held from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM and attendance is free. This time frame gives you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

Always be sure to bring your business cards to these events to hand out to potential new customers or to drop in a drawing for door prizes. Support local business and support your Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce.

The next BAH will be hosted by Concordia Care Health and Rehabilitation located at 280 Beckford Drive in Henderson from 5:15 to 7:00 pm. For more information on how you can hold a BAH, please contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 or jay@hendersonvance.org.

Chewly DeliciousChewly Delicious Jamaican Restaurant is a family owned dine in and take out establishment that serves authentic and very tasty Jamaican dishes. They are focused on excellent customer service, family, fellowship, and friendship. Chewly Delicious is located at 885 South Beckford Drive and they can be reached by phone at 252-425-1169.

Guests enjoy the many Corbitt pictures and memorabilia items at a recent Business After Hours held at the Bennett H. Perry Jr.

Museum in Henderson.

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Nuestro Porvenir, Inc.Nuestro Porvenir held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 11 to celebrate their grand opening. The business is a small family owned convenience store that is located at 939 W. Andrews Ave. Suite A, in Henderson. They provide bill payment services, pinatas, candy and other merchandise from different Hispanic countries and will be bringing more items throughout the remaining of the year. Nuestro Porvenir promises to always provide excellent customer service and hopes to be a business where everyone feels welcome. Stop by or contact them at (252)762-0363.

Henderson Fire Station - DowntownThe Henderson Fire Department held a ribbon cutting on September 21 to celebrate the new renovations at Fire Station #2 located at 205 N. Garnett Street in downtown Henderson. The building also houses the iconic Henderson Clocktower.Attendees were given the opportunity to tour the newly renovated fire department and adjoining municipal building that previously served as the police department. Fire department staff were also on-hand to demonstrate the bells and whistles of the stations new fire engine. The new model replaces one of the City’s older year models from 1990. The nearly half-million dollar fire engine is larger than the previous model and includes newer, faster technology and safety features.

Baskerville Funeral Home, LLCBaskerville Funeral Home held a ribbon cutting on October 17 to celebrate its grand opening and new Chamber membership. The company is locally owned and operated by Charlie Baskerville, Jr. Baskerville Funeral Home prides itself on providing quality funeral services and products to all faith communities and residents of Vance, Franklin, Granville and Warren counties. Services include traditional funeral services, multicultural funeral customs, visitation prior to funeral service, private family viewings, embalming, out of town transportation and assistance with end-of-life administrative issues. Baskerville Funeral Service is located at 104 S. Chestnut Street in Henderson. The business can be reached by phone at 252-430-6824 and office hours are Monday - Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Chamber Partners

Chamber ContributorChamber Patrons

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focusThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the 23 member businesses who contributed items for the

2018 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 210 new local teachers this year. This annual opportunity is offered exclusively to Chamber member businesses. If you are interested in taking part in next year’s drive, contact the Chamber office at 252-438-8414 or email sandra@hendersonvance.org.

Thanks to New Teacher Bag Donors

AA StorageBenchmark BankBrewer CyclesCarolina SunrockCenter for Creative Leadership - Golden Leaf Scholars

Darnisha Pulley, Mariah Davis and Amber CousinChick-fil-aHenderson Wellness CenterJoel T. Cheatham InsuranceKerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMaria Parham HealthMars

McGregor HallPhillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters & BraffordPrim DevelopmentQuick PrintSam’s FurnitureState FarmUnited Way of Vance CountyVance County Cooperative ExtensionVGCCWest Hills Veterinary CentreWise Country SnacksYMCA

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Welcome New Members

Badcock Furniture1241 Dabney Dr.

Henderson, NC 27536(252)565-7424

Baskerville Funeral Home104 South Chestnut St.Henderson, NC 27536

(252)430-6824

Chewly Delicious885 South Beckford Dr.Henderson, NC 27536

(252)425-1120

Holmes Insurance Services416 US 1 Ste.C

Youngsville, NC 27596(919)556-7656

Kang Wangz208 Raleigh Rd

Henderson, NC 27537(252)204-9230

Nuestro Porvenir939 W Andrews Ave.Suite. A

Henderson, NC 27536(252)762-0363

Sleep Inn18 Market St.

Henderson, NC 27537(252)433-9449

The Eleventh Annual Chamber Christmas Social will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on November 29 at Henderson Country Club. For the Eleventh consecutive year, Chamber member CPA firms will sponsor this holiday mixer for the enjoyment of all Chamber member businesses. Organized by Chamber staff, the event is sponsored by Holden, Moss, Knott, Clark and Copley, PA; William L. Stark & Company; Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters and Brafford, PA; Danny W. Wright, CPA, PLLC; William D. Hoyle, CPA, PLLC and Robert D. Herford, CPA. Come and enjoy delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, other beverages and social networking with other local area business professionals. Mark your calendar now for this event and contact the Chamber to register at 252-438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org by Monday, November 26.

Christmas Social is November 29

Nominate Citizen of the YearThe Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for

the 2018 Citizen of the Year. This annual award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution and

demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of Henderson and Vance County. In order to be considered for this award, the nominee must be a resident of the Henderson-Vance County community, should be someone who enjoys a reputation for continuous community service in areas such as civic involvement, quality of life improvements, supportive 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 Friday, December 28. The award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet on January 31st at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. For information or a nomination form, contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414 or e-mail john@hendersonvance.org.

On October 14, the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with The Daily Dispatch and WIZS Radio sponsored a Candidate’s Forum featuring the 3 candidates running for office of Vance County Sheriff.

The three candidates are: Democrat Curtis Brame, with almost 32 years with the Vance County Sheriff ’s Office; Republican Charles Pulley, who has 30 years with the Henderson Police Department; and unaffiliated Allen Simmons, who has 20 years with the Henderson Police Department.

Candidates discussed their indivicual levels of experience, the problem with drugs in Vance County, how they would restructure and run the Sheriff ’s Office and the need to unify residents and law enforcement in the community. Recurring themes among every candidate were the need for aggressive action on the area’s drug problem, the need for more deputies and more training for those deputies.

Questions for the candidates were submitted by the public in advance of the meeting and the event was broadcast live by WIZS.

Voting for the general elections is on Tuesday, November 6 but early voting continues through Saturday, November 3. Polls are open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1p.m.

Candidates Forum Held

BRAME PULLEY SIMMONS Brame Pulley Simmons

Henderson-Vance county cHamber of commerce, Inc.414 S. Garnett Street, PO Box 1302, Henderson, NC 27536

PHONE: 252.438.8414 FAX: 252.492.8989 www.hendersonvance.org

2018 CHAMBER OFFICERSMel Manning ChairNancy Wykle First Vice-ChairHunter Peyton Second Vice-Chair/TreasurerSusan Rogers Immediate Past Chair

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce rep-resents 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.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF John Barnes PresidentJay Andrews Director of Membership Sheri Jones Communications ConsultantVanessa Jones Work First CoordinatorTammy Manning Director of FinanceSandra Wilkerson Director of Administration & Events

2018 CHAMBER AMBASSADORSMary Ann Avery The Boys and Girls ClubJoel Beckham New Life Baptist ChurchCayla Bercaw BB&TCaitlin Branham US Cellular of HendersonDesiree Brooks The Daily DispatchJonathan Edwards Chick-Fil-A (Kerr Vance Academy)Julia Langston Kerr Lake Country ClubBionica Lewis Fidelity BankLidia Martinez Touchstone BankTamara McGhee The Daily DispatchTonya Moore KARTSClareese Moss ShortcakesPam Norwood Magnolia Management, LLCJavier M. Plummer Vance County EMSScott Pruitt Union BankStephanie Ranes The Daily DispatchAllison Reigner Chick-Fil-A of HendersonAshley Roach Vocational Rehabilitation ServiceDiane Robbins The Daily DispatchJoan Robinson Kittrell Job Corps Center

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Tommy Hester Chair, Vance County Board of CommissionerssDennis Jarvis Director, Vance County Economic Development CommissionPhil Hart Chair, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development CommissionDr. Gordon Burns Interim President, Vance-Granville Community CollegeEddie Ellington Mayor, City of HendersonDr. Anthony Jackson Superintendent, Vance County SchoolsMarcus Barrow Chief, Henderson Police DepartmentBert Beard President/CEO, Maria Parham HealthPaul Ross Executive Director, Henderson Family YMCASusan Rogers Immediate Past Chair - Chamber Board

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