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Business OutlookA quarterly publication of the Henderson-Vance

County Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch Wednesday, August 8, 2012 • 3rd Quarter

InsIde ThIs Issue

Leadership Vance Graduates pG. 2new chamber members pG. 3chamber board/staff pG. 3upcominG eVents pG. 4bb&t ceLebrates 90 Years pG. 5member benefits pG. 5member spotLiGhts pG. 6,7ribbon cuttinGs pG. 8,9

disaster preparedness pG. 10schooL of exceLLence anniVersarY pG. 11trianGLe north - chamber chaLLenGe pG. 12work opportunitY tax credits pG. 12safetY award winners pG. 13Veteran fast Launch pG. 13membership 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 third and final “Meet Me in the Street” concert for 2012 will be held on September 13 and will feature The Castaways — a band with nearly 50 years of experience in the beach music industry. From their begin-ning in Durham in 1961, The Castaways have been pleasing audiences with their unique flavor of beach, soul, and rock n’ roll music.

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce hosts these free, local concerts which are presented by sponsors Harris Incorporated of Hender-son and Budweiser.

The 2012 “Meet Me in the Street” concert series started out with a few surprises. The first event, scheduled for April 26, had to be postponed due to inclement weather and was rescheduled for May 11. That event, which featured local band, The Konnection, turned out to be a perfect evening with food, fun and a dancing crowd.

The second event was held on May 31 with The Entertainers commanding the stage. Again

the weather cooperated with temperatures well into the 90s.

These concerts are made possible by our many Chamber-member sponsors. Gold spon-sors for this year are BB&T, Maria Parham Medical Center and Toyota of Henderson. Silver Sponsors are AA Self Storage, AAA Gas & Appliance Com-pany, Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill, P&G Petcare, Philips Optimum, Progress Energy and Satterwhite Point Marina.

Other sponsors include: Con-tributing sponsors Bobbitt Signs, For Your Occasion Party Rent-als, Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc., KARTS, Kerr Lake Nursing & Reha-bilitation Center, Mike Brooks Productions, Quick Print, Rural Health Group at Henderson and US Cellular; Food and Beverage sponsors Coca-Cola, Commu-nity Workforce Solutions, Harris Incorporated of Henderson, Pizza Inn and Sunset Slush.

Media sponsors for each event are The Daily Dispatch, WIZS 1450 Radio and WLUS 98.3.

Castaways to perform at final Meet Me in the Street

The Castaways will bring their nearly 50 years of experience in the beach music industry to bear for the final Meet Me in the Street event scheduled for Sept. 13.

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce an-nounced 20 graduates from its annual Leadership Vance program.

Leadership Vance is designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community. The program is organized into 12 sessions, which began on Feb. 16 with an orientation breakfast at Vance-Granville Community College and concluded on June 19 with a graduation ceremony and dinner at Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill. 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 resources, history, me-dia, criminal justice and law.

The 2012 Leadership Vance Class completed its sessions on June 7 with the group hard at work on the required Commu-nity Service project which is se-lected, organized and completed by class participants.

This year’s class spent the day building six raised, wooden plant beds for the children at Clarke Elementary. Teachers will use them to show students how to plant food crops so that they learn first hand that food does not originate in a grocery store. The experience will also likely allow students to prepare and cook the items as well. The plan was originated by Pete Burgess with the support of Farm Bureau, who wrote a note of thanks to the class for their time and efforts.

On June 19, the class cel-ebrated their graduation with a dinner at Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill which offered them a choice of 6 oz. filet,

8 oz. ribeye, chicken breast, or salmon along with all the trimmings and dessert. After a delicious meal for graduates and their guests, diplomas were awarded for completing the five-month course. Program manager Rachel Hedrick was presented an autographed piece of granite from Greystone

Quarry with the words “You Rock” and signatures of all the class members as a memento. The event ended with a pictorial Powerpoint presentation featur-ing memories and highlights from the five-month class.

Participants in this year’s class included: Sherri Shontiee Alston (Vance Co. Dept. of

Social Services); Catherine Blankenship (Maria Parham Medical Center); Kelly Bondu-rant (Vance-Granville Commu-nity College); Michael Bobbitt (self-employed); Porcha Brooks (Vance County Tax admin-istrator); Thomas Hampton (P&G Pet Care); Freda Hawley (Walmart Distribution Center

No. 6091); Reggie Hicks (Union Bank & Trust Co.); Brian John-son (BB&T); Jerome Levisy (Boys & Girls Club of N.C.); Ayana Lewis (Abria’s Chase Foundation); Stuart Litvin (Hen-derson-Vance County Economic Development Commission); Brian Marshburn, (BB&T); Tonya Moore (KARTS); Me-

sina Reddish (Granville-Vance District Health Dept.); Jessica Rice (AIM High Athletics & Personal Training); Sara Ru-dolph (Franklin-Vance-Warren Opp., Inc.); Desmond Thomp-son (Vance County Schools); Matthew Todd, (Vance County Farm Bureau); and Kanika Tur-rentine (Infinite Possibilities).

2012 Leadership Vance graduates 20

The 2012 Leadership Vance class with one of the raised plant beds they built at Clarke Elementary School on June 7. Plans for this project were originat-ed by Pete Burgess with the support of Farm Bureau.

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2012 Chamber Officers

Catherine Hughes ChairHal Muetzel First Vice-ChairJenny Hester Second Vice-ChairMel Manning TreasurerDavid Ruggles Immediate Past Chair

Board of Directors

2010-2012Dave Genetti Toyota/Scion of HendersonMel Manning Harris Incorporated of HendersonTanya Evans Progress EnergyWalter Pegram NCOL.netJody Pernell Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal GrillDavid Ruggles Maria Parham Medical Center

2011-2013Johnny Bobbitt Print Enterprise, Inc.Kathy Brown P & G Pet CareBernice Bullock Generations Community Credit UnionGina DeMent Five County Community Operations CenterCorey Bierly Walmart Distribution

Center No. 6091Curtis Tyndall BB&T

2012-2014Dr. Angela Ballentine Vance-Granville Community CollegeJenny Hester Prim Development and RentalsCatherine Hughes Satterwhite Point MarinaHal Muetzel Express Employment ProfessionalsSusan Rogers Chick-fil-AThomas Shaw Vance County Farm Bureau

2012 Chamber AmbassadorsCindy Abate Liberty Kennels, Inc.Rudy Abate Liberty Kennels, Inc.Bernice Bullock Generations Community Credit UnionJessica Burnette XeroxJon Clark Maria Parham Medical CenterGina DeMent Five County Community Operations Ctr.Fern Ellington BB&TCheryl Elman Crafts on Wheels/100 Years of FlightLinda Fletcher Vance-Granville

Community CollegeReginald Hicks Union Bank & Trust CompanyBrian Johnson BB&TJulia Langston Henderson Family YMCABrian Marshburn BB&TClareese Moss Shortcakes Embroidery/Screen PrintingJessica Rice Aim High Athletics/Personal TrainingSusan Rogers Chick-fil-ASuzanne Roudebush Eckerd Adolescent Parenting ProgramSandra White Saint Augustine’s CollegeAlison Wilson P & G Pet Care

Ex-Officio Directors Stuart Litvin Director, Vance County Economic Development CommissionDennis Tharrington Chair, Henderson-Vance

Economic PartnershipVacant Director, Henderson-Vance Downtown DevelopmentDr. Stelfanie Williams President, Vance-Granville Community CollegeTerry Garrison Chair, Vance County Board of CommissionersPete O’Geary Mayor, City of HendersonRonald Gregory Superintendent, Vance County SchoolsBob Singletary President/CEO Maria Parham Medical Center

Chamber StaffJohn Barnes PresidentRachel Hedrick Director of Membership ServicesSylvia Edwards Office ManagerConnie Ragland Work First CoordinatorSheri Jones Communications Consultant

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Rose Oil Co./Rosemart613 West US 158 Bypass

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Jimmy P. TwisdaleLUTCF - Agency ManagerHELPING YOU is what we do best.

Coventry House Inn20 Medical CourtHenderson, NC 27536Phone: (252) 430-1267FAX: (252) 430-0016Senior LivingDavi Wilson, Executive Director Penmack Staffing Services, Inc.874 N. Mecklenburg AvenueSouth Hill, VA 23970Phone: (434) 447-4333FAX: (434) 447-2939Employment ServicesSarah Evans, Staffing Specialist Michael BobbittP.O. Box 791Henderson, NC 27536Phone: (252) 438-4876FAX: (252) 438-4876Individual

GENCO ATC

845 Commerce Drive

Henderson, NC 27537

Phone: (252) 762-2601

FAX: (252) 762-2653

Logistics/Shipping

Matt Stoner, Facility Manager

 

X-Quisite Ryders Inc.

119 Dorsey Place

Henderson, NC 27536

Phone: (319) 427-2574

Civic/Community/Non-Profit

Francine Burwell, President

 

Hinton Accounting & Tax

Service

317 S. Garnett Street

Henderson, NC 26536

Phone: (252) 438-6905

FAX: (252) 438-6905

Accountant

Reginald Hinton, Owner

Welcome to these new Chamber members

Board / Ambassadors / Staff

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Beckford MedicalCenters

J.E. Kenney, MDF.C. Aniekwensi, MD

S.E. Reed, PA-C

W.M. Davis, PA-CL.A. Tharrington, MSN,

ANP-C

Elsa Bagnulo, NP

Accepting New Patients At All Three Locations

J.E. Kenney, MDKenneenneF.C. Aniekwensi, MDeekwe

S.E. Reed A-CE. Reed, PA

W.M. Davis, PA-CL.A. Tharrington, MSN,

ANP-Cgg

Elsa Bagnulo, NP

Accepting New Patients At All Three Locations

Beckford Medical Center, PA176 Beckford Drive • Henderson, NC 27536

Phone: 252-492-2161

Beckford Warren Medical Center816 US Hwy 158 Bus. W., Suite 102 • Warrenton, NC 27589

Phone: 252-257-6213 Beckford Medical Center, PA

6010A NC 561 Hwy. • Louisburg, NC 27549Phone: 919-340-0284

444 Dabney Dr., HendersonWe Welcome Call Ahead Orders

We Take Call In Orders

(252) 492-4040“Finger Lickin”

Chicken

Daily

“Homemade”

Biscuits & Desserts

“Hot Homestyle”

Vegetables

“Yummy”

Kids Meals“Delicious”

Shrimp & Oysters“Fabulous”

Fish & Flounder“Old Fashioned”

BBQ

“Fresh Cold” Side Dishes

“Scrumptious”Skillets(Chicken Breast Filet)

“Tasty” Tenders

Good Food • Good Service • Fair Price

“Good Ole” Hot Dogs & Foot Longs

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Hours: Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Cookin’ Up Down Home Cookin”

The 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.

Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

mission statementAug. 8

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Roundtable in the conference room of the Chamber. Presenter for the event will be Rob Lease with Argand Energy Solutions to discuss solar solu-tions for your small business. The cost of lunch and the pre-sentation is $10. Please RSVP by calling Rachel Hedrick at the Chamber at (252) 438 8414 or e-mail membership@hendersonvance.org.

Aug. 16Business After Hours hosted by Sleep Inn at 18 Market

St. (right off of Zeb Robinson Road) in Henderson from 5:30-7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the beginning of the event to celebrate the hotel’s newly renovated facility. Tours and hors d’oeuvres will be pro-vided. Rsvp to the Chamber at rsvp@hendersonvance.org.

Sept. 13The final Meet Me in the Street concert of 2012 will be

held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Downtown Henderson along Breckenridge Street. Featured will be The Castaways. Con-certs are presented by Harris Incorporated of Henderson and Budweiser.

Nov. 12, 22-23Henderson-Vance County Chamber offices closed for

Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays.

Dec. 7Chamber Christmas Concert

Upcoming Chamber events

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Lakefront Rental Cabins

Gas Dock with Premium, No Ethanol Gas, Marine Supplies

and Snacks located off Buoy K

Wet Slip and DrystackBoat Storage

Satterwhite Point Marina

6470 Satterwhite Point Road,Henderson, NC 27537

phone #252-430-1300web: www.satterwhitept.com

“see us on FACEBOOK”

BB&T hosted a Business 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 celebra-tion. BB&T continues to be a major sponsor of Chamber events including the Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament 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 Down-town Henderson. The event was hosted by Rosemyr Cor-poration, 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 finger foods were served while tour-ing the gallery and its many

fabulous works on display. Two other tours were offered to showcase the new upstairs apartments recently com-pleted 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 music punctuated the evening back at Emrose Park where guests gathered for the door prize drawings. Emrose Corpora-tion (a separate corporation managed by The Rosemyr

Corporation) is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year.

Another joint Business After Hours held on May 17 at 857 S. Beckford Drive was hosted by Coldwell Banker Advantage — Hen-derson, Prim Development & Rentals, Edward Jones - Jeff Perry, Sylvan Learning Cen-ter 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 Advantage where they were served hors d’oervres. Drawings for door prizes were held at the Sylvan Learning Center facility and during the course of the evening, representatives for Edward Jones (Jeff Perry) and New Republic Savings Bank were on hand for information.

Sleep Inn will be hosting a Business After Hours at their location on 18 Market St. (right off of Zeb Robinson Road) on August 16, 2012 from 5:30-7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 5:30

p.m. at the beginning of the event to celebrate their newly renovated facility. Tours and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Please RSVP to the Chamber at rsvp@henderson-vance.org or (252) 438-8414.

There are only a few opportunities remaining for Business After Hours in 2012. If your company is in-terested in hosting one, please call the Chamber at (252)438-8414 or e-mail Membership Director Rachel Hedrick at membership@henderson-vance.org for information and planning assistance.

BB&T celebrates 90 years locallyJoint Business After Hours held in May, June

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.

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 entr y to be listed in “Member Spotlights” will have a deadline of the 25th of the month preceeding 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 entr y listed should send their information as seen in the November Spotlights below to communications@hendersonvance.org by the 25th of the month preceding the listing or call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 with questions. This quarter’s member spotlights begin on page 6.

Chamber Member Benefit

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Licensed & Insured in NC & VA(252) 438-4856 Phone & Fax

(252) 438-0147 Mobile

Rick Edwards Electric“Getting You Connected for Life”

Residential & CommercialBucket Truck • Sign Lighting

VOTED BEST OF VANCE 2011

BRASS SHOPPE, THE: 240 West Montgomery St., Henderson. (252) 438-3776 local honey, lamp parts and repair, American flags, North Carolina flag, light bulbs, candles, lamp oil.

CARE CHIROPRACTIC & ACU-PUNCTURE: Have you or someone you know been in a car crash? Symptoms getting worse? Call today to schedule your FREE consultation with Dr. Myers at 436-2500. SAME DAY APPOINT-MENTS!

CAROLINA COOLING & HEAT-ING INC.: Your INDOOR AIR QUALITY LEADER. Voted THE BEST of VANCE COUNTY 11 years is a row. Since 1954 we have served the surrounding area. We offer free estimates for new and re-placement installations. We service all brands of heating and cooling equip-ment. Please call (252) 438-4125 and let us serve you.

COLLINS COLLISION REPAIR CEN-TER: (“The Body Shop”) We make your damage disappear! Quality doesn’t cost but it pays! Where quality mat-ters! Your best choice!” Located at 3688 Raleigh Road- Call Brad Collins at 438-3133.

COLONIAL CENTER, THE (South Hill, Va.) invites you our August events. We have “Rock Around the Clock,” a 50s musical revue, performed by our

community theater group. Auditions will be taking place for the October production. Visit our website, colonial-centerva.org, and click on the Commu-nity Theater tab.

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS: Back to School & Sum-mer Blowout Sale! Aug. 8, 10 and 11, at CWS Thrift Store, 602 S. Garnett St. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come see what’s new in our ever changing inventory! Clothing, furniture, footwear, kitchenware, home décor, computer equipment, toys. For more information, call (252) 492-6011.

DATAFORGE: dataforge.us — Computer sales and repair for home, business, non profit and government. Website design and hosting services. Visit our portfolio online and contact us for a free website consultation! Check our newest launched website at vancefamilymedicine.com.

DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC. — Printing, Filing, and Retrieving documents can easily be your largest expense after Payroll and Rent. SAVE YOUR PROFITS and let us review your document handling processes and needs. Call Steven Brame or Willie Veldkamp at (252) 433-4888 for more information. We can save you money and help you operate at the Speed of Business!

FRANKLIN-VANCE-WARREN OPPORTUNITY, INC.’S WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EQUITY PROJECT has skilled, career readiness-certified interns available for part-time work in healthcare facilities and offices. To find out how your organization can benefit from these no-cost internship oppor-tunities, please call Jennifer Gregory, Director of Family Resources & Special Projects at (252) 492-0161.

GOLDEN SKILLET: We offer great family dining! Convenient dine-in or take-out! dinners - snacks - sand-wiches - sandwich combos - home-made vegetables and desserts - freshly prepared-to-order fish and seafood - award-winning chicken tenders - entertainment platters - kids’ meals. Whatever 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 FAMILY YMCA — Get your team together for our 11th annual Golf Tournament Aug. 14, pre-sented by Michelob Ultra. The event, “Swing to Swim” will kick off our SAVE OUR KIDS Water Safety Program — a new water safety initiative targeted for every 2nd grade student in Vance County.

HENDERSON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY is a new pediatric dental practice that opened this summer. The office is located at 451 Ruin Creek Road, Suite No. 205 and will provide dental services for children. For appointments, please call (252) 492-KIDS (5437), or for more information, email Dr. Rhonda Kearney at hendersonpedo@gmail.com.

HENDERSON WELLNESS CENTER: If you are suffering with a herniated disc in your neck or low back, — or know some-one who is — then Spinal Decompression Therapy should definitely be considered. Check out our website at henderson-spinaldecompression.com. If you or your child needs any immunizations, please call to schedule an appointment to see our Physician Assistant Keasha Richardson. 414 Dabney Drive, Henderson, NC 27536. Phone: (252) 430-8000.

HOME IN HENDERSON: homein-henderson.com — News and views from the heart of Vance County, N.C. Local news, event calendar and commentary with over 34,000 pageviews monthly. Cham-ber members get 50 percent advertising discounts.

JOHNSON’S BLOCK & CONCRETE CO., INC.: Your commercial and residential solution to the following needs: Ready mixed concrete, concrete supplies, blocks, mortar, sand and stone. Family owned and operated. Call us for quality service and products at (252) 438-6028.

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Quality Construction

VANCECONSTRUCTION

4197 Raleigh Rd • PO Box 1549 • Henderson, NC 27536

email: info@vanceconstruction.netPhone: 252-492-0028 • Fax: 252-492-2410

West Hills Veterinary CentreDon H. Gwynn, D.V. M.

Dr. John T. McLean | Dr. Melanie Gotham-EmoryNew Business Hours! Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm; Saturday 8:00am - 12 noon

PO Box 590 | 158 West Bypass West Gwynn LaneHenderson, North Carolina 27536

252-438-7163

“Mastering the Art & Science of Eyes & Vision”

Dr. Robert F. Allen

1904 Graham Ave., Henderson (Next door to Ribeyes Steakhouse)

492-9559

Voted Best Optometristin Vance County for Nineteen Years in a Row

• Comprehensive Computerized Eye Examinations• One Hour Service On Most Glasses & Contact Lenses

• Most Insurance Plans Accepted

KERR LAKE COUNTRY CLUB — voted best in Vance county. We accept green fees open seven-days-a-week call (252) 492-1895 for tee times. Fam-ily and Individual memberships avail-able. 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. Just off Satter-white Point Road on Hedrick Drive.

LIFELINE: MARIA PARHAM MEDI-CAL 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 information. lifelinesys.com.

MARKSON LABSALES is a dis-tributor of laboratory instruments & supplies for the food, biotechnology, healthcare, environmental and indus-trial process industries dedicated to providing you with today’s newest, most unique and innovative products from over 400 worldwide manufactur-ers. Visit Markson.com to order any of our over 6,000 new and innovative products.

PERRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Just because August is the end of Sum-mer Reading doesn’t mean that is the end of the fun and activities at Perry Memorial Library. We still have great programming and services for people of all ages. The staff at the library is here to help you find both materials and answers.

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 Donnie or Rick. Given the chance, we feel confident that we will give you “The best automotive experience that you’ve ever had”.

PROGRESS ENERGY — Looking for ways to save money? Visit our web site: savethewatts.com for energy sav-ings tips and ideas. You can also follow us on Twitter (@progressenergy) for news, updates and information.

SAINT AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE (Henderson Site): Would you like to explore opportunities to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in 18-24 months? Contact us to learn how at (252) 433-4679 or visit us at st-aug.edu <st-aug.edu/>. Saint Augustine’s College is leading the way in adult education. Hurry! Applications are be-ing accepted for the fall semester.

SHORTCAKES EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING/: Shortcakes Embroidery/Screen Printing/Pro-motional/SELL AVON NOW: Embroi-dery Minimums 3 Pieces/ Screen Printed Minimums 10 Pieces/ Pro-motional Items are Always Needed-Pens,Coozies,Magnets Call Clareese (252) 492-5769/ Leave Message Cata-log: shortcakesembroidery.com SELL AVON/Part or Full Time/Signup Kit Only $10 to Start Selling NOW.

SOUTHERN CHAINSAW AND MOWER PARTS- 1030 S. Williams St. Henderson NC 27536; Small engine company that repairs outdoor power equipment such as riding lawn mow-ers, blowers, trimmers, generators, chainsaws, tillers and more. We are Jonsered and Kohler dealers. We sell new and used equipment. We also sell parts for many makes and models. Big mower blade sale going on. Best prices around. (252) 436-9507.

STATE FARM AGENCY RECRUIT-ING - Discover a rewarding career as a State Farm® agent. Help others in your community 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.sfagentcareers.com for more information.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER provides the nation’s premier tutoring services to K-12 students using precise skill assessment and highly individual-ized 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.

W. W. PROPERTIES & RENTALS: For 30 years W W Properties has pro-vided quality residential rental homes & apartments at affordable prices. We now have available several excellent retail locations. We also have offices-

single suites & up to 4,000 sq ft with 9 offices in a professional building, Com-mercial, Industrial & Warehouse units for lease and for sale. Retail/Commer-cial/Storage units are also available on Capital Blvd in Youngsville. Save money and call (252) 492-8777 or find us on the net at wwproperties.net.

WHITES UTILITY BUILDINGS: Henderson, N.C. Vinyl, Aluminum and Wood Utility Buildings, Carports all sizes, Custom orders whitesutility-buildings.com Ph. (252) 438-3479 ask for Mike.

WIZS RADIO, wizs@vance.net 1450 AM Henderson offers to all H-V Chamber members, a terrific offer. Your commercial spot on the WIZS local and/or WRAL news three times a day all for $125 monthly. Call (252) 492-3001 to participate (Not avail-able to Media-Just mention member spotlight.

These “Member Spotlights” are

free. All you have to do to participate is: 1) Be a Chamber of Commerce member; 2) E-mail your free ad to communications@hendersonvance.org on or before the 25th of each month for the next month’s edition; and 3) Format: 10pt. verdana — must be 50 words or less. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Jones at 438-8414.

August Member Spotlights — 35th Edition

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County Commissioners ........................... 738-2120County Administration ............................ 738-2001Register of Deeds ................................... 738-2110Tourism Promotion.................................. 438-2222Animal Control ........................................ 492-3136Economic Development .......................... 492-2094Board of Elections ................................... 492-3730Cooperative Extension ............................ 438-8188Solid Waste ............................................. 492-3036Planning and Development ..................... 738-2080Senior Center .......................................... 430-0257

Social Services ....................................... 492-5001Mental Health ......................................... 430-1330Public Health .......................................... 492-7915Tax Department ...................................... 738-2040Soil/Water Conservation ......................... 438-5727Veterans Service ..................................... 438-4619Sheriff’s Office ........................................ 738-2200Fire/EMS ................................................. 438-6656Emergency Operations (911) .................. 438-8264Human Resources .................................. 738-2014Information Technology .......................... 738-2025

Progressing Toward New OpportunitiesCounty of Vance

Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

252-492-70211245 Park Avenue, Henderson, NC

Voted Best Nursing Home in Vance County

Citizens Community BankCitizens Community Bank held a ribbon cutting on June 1 to celebrate their

grand opening and new Chamber membership. The company has opened a loan office at 131 Main St. in Oxford. A number of bank executives were on hand to welcome attendees as were Chamber representatives from the Granville County and Henderson-Vance County Chambers, local Government officials and business representatives. To contact the bank, call or e-mail Kim Jordan, vice president/community executive at (919) 690-9177 or kjordan@ccbsite.com.

Clarke Elementary SchoolClarke Elementary School hosted a ribbon-cutting on July 31 to celebrate the

new gazebo and raised plants 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, representing Vance County Farm Bureau proposed this project in response to a request made by Leadership Vance for a community service project. He did so in order to acquaint elementary school students 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. The class built six raised plant beds at Clarke Elementary in order to teach them about agriculture and where food comes from. VGCC built the gazebo and Farm Bureau provided the funding. The ribbon-cutting was held behind the school. Breedlove Electric was instrumental in transporting the gazebo to the school.

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Coventry House InnCoventry House Inn held a ribbon cutting on May 2 to celebrate the opening

of the facility. Always located close to assisted living and senior activity centers, Coventry House Inn takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Coventry House Inn is located at 20 Medical Ct. in Henderson and can be reached at (252) 430-1267, e-mail at daviwilson2004@yahoo.com or on the web at coventryhouseinn.com. They also have locations in Siler City and Oxford.

Geter Barber College, LLCGeter Barber College, LLC held a ribbon cutting on June 8 to celebrate the

opening of the facility. The business trains and licenses barbers and has classroom facilities as well as barber chairs for on-the-job training. Students are available for appointments. Located at 941-E West Andrews Ave., the business is owned and operated by Craig Geter. To reach Geter Barber College, call (252) 430-1633 or e-mail gbchendersonnc@gmail.com.

Penmac Staffing ServicesPenmac Staffing Services, Inc. held a ribbon cutting on May 30 to celebrate

their new Chamber membership and doing business in Henderson. The company is a premier provider of temporary and long-term staffing and human resource services. They offer full-time, part-time, temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent staffing options for a variety of industries. Human resource services include payroll and benefits administration, screenings such as background checks and drug screens, and pre-employment assessments through their SmartFit program. To contact Penmac, call Sarah Evans at (434) 447-4333 or e-mail sarahe@penmac.com.

X-Quisite Ryders, Inc.This group of young women, X-Quisite Ryders, Inc., are a non-profit that

rides motorcycles and raises money for various groups. The ribbon-cutting took place at Aycock recreation on July 18 because they sponsored a basketball and cheerleading camp for children on July 19 and 20. They have also raised money for fans for seniors and purchased gloves, etc. for the indigent in winter. Pictured are: (front row) Tony Burwell Jr. Tashia Daniels, Francine Burwell (president), Mayor Pete O’Geary, Jennie Hester, Crystal Allen, Deja Burwell; (back row) Doris Perry, Micheal Perry, Latonya Carter, Ramatoulie Barry, Tommy Hester, Vance County Board of Commissioners, Alvis Hawkins and Hondo Sulyans.

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While weather experts are predicting a “near-normal” 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, last year’s Hurricane Irene is a reminder of the erratic and devastating nature of tropi-cal storms. The six-month season, which began June 1, typically peaks between August and October. Now is a good time to put a disaster preparedness plan in place to protect your employees and your busi-ness.

The U.S. Small Busi-ness Administration and Agility Recovery Solu-tions recently hosted a free webinar giving tips on how to prepare for hur-ricane season and each month they will host a free webinar providing business continuity strategies. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the Gulf Coast or the Up-per Midwest — all kinds of risks exist, and small businesses are particularly vulnerable.

Here are a few things that the administration sug-gests that you can do, at

no cost, to jump-start your business continuity plan:

DETERMINE YOUR GREATEST RISK POTENTIAL

It might come from wind damage or inland flooding that typically follows a tropical storm’s heavy rains. Your busi-ness could suffer finan-cial losses due to road and bridge closings in the aftermath of a hur-ricane. Power outages are a major threat, especially to businesses in the food and hospitality industries. What would happen if you had to shut down your business for several days? Look at the build-ing where you do business — inside and out — and assess the risks. If you do this early enough, you’ll have time to do structural upgrades — like impact resistant doors and win-dows — that can prevent possible future storm damage.

REVIEW YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE

Contact your agent to find out if your policy is

adequate for your needs. Consult with a business insurance expert to advise you on the right coverage for your situation. When buying insurance, ask “How much can I afford to lose?” It’s a good idea to know the value of your proper-ty. Floods are the leading cause of natural disaster losses in the U.S., accord-ing to the U.S. Geological Survey, and many proper-ty insurance policies don’t cover flood damage.

CALCULATE THE COST OF BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS

FOR ONE WEEK, ONE MONTH AND SIX MONTHS

Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able investigate insurance options or build a cash reserve that will allow your company to function during the post-disaster recovery phase. It’s also a good idea to develop professional

relationships with alter-native vendors, in case

your primary contractor can’t service your needs. Place occa-sional orders with them so they regard you as an ac-tive customer when you need them.

BUILD A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

Establish an e-mail alert system. Make sure you have primary and secondary email addresses for your employees, and everyone you do business with. Create a Facebook page, and use Twitter to keep the public aware you’re still in busi-ness and in the process of recovering after the disaster.

CONSIDER A TELEWORK POLICY.

Prepare for the possibil-ity that employees won’t be able to get to work by

developing an emergency telework policy. Read “How to Make Telework Work for your Small Business” for more infor-mation.

For more information on disaster recovery and how to best prepare for various types of disasters, go to the administration’s website at sba.gov.

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Com-merce, Vance County Schools and Vance-Gran-ville Community College recently co-sponsored the Vance County School of Excellence program, which is in its 25th year. There were 31 students from six high schools in Vance County participating in this year’s program which was sponsored once again by Walmart Distri-bution Center No. 6091.

School of Excellence is a leadership de-velopment pro-gram for rising tenth graders from local area high schools. Students are selected by the administra-tion of each school based on academic ranking and proven leader-ship ability. The program utilizes team-building and leadership building activi-ties, job shadowing opportu-nities and various speakers from the community.

The student’s first day of SOE was spent in the gymnasium at Western Vance High with team building activities, rock wall climbing and high and low ropes challenges. The

second day involved tours at Carolina Country Snacks, Franklin Brothers Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc., Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091, Greystone Quarry and Vescom America. The third day was a half day and featured a problem solv-ing workshop led by Emily Hardee, a teacher at the Brentwood STEM Magnet School in Wake County.

The fourth day involved computer lab exploration of college and career opportu-nities at VGCC, a tour of the VGCC campus, brief remarks to the students by VGCC President Dr. Stelfanie Wil-liams followed by lunch at Satterwhite Point Marina on Kerr Lake. That afternoon also included visits and tours at the Vance County

Sheriff’s Department, the Vance County Courthouse, the Henderson Police De-partment, ACTS, Rebuild-ing Hope Inc. and Lifeline Ministries.

On the final day, the students had a presenta-tion at VGCC focusing on “Overcoming Personal Ob-stacles,” led by Joy Suther, a kindergarten teacher at Zeb

Vance Elementary School. The final day and the week ended with a graduation luncheon in the VGCC Civic Center attended by the students, their parents and other family members. A brief closing ceremony was held after the meal during which participants were recognized individually and given a School of Excel-lence t-shirt, certificate and a copy of the book, “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.”

This year’s participants included: Northern Vance High School - Jonathan

Byrom, Ray Cheever, Ashleigh Dixon, Danielle Ferens, Tyree Green, Kayla Hawkins, Brandon Lopez-Hernandez, Conniqua Martin, Chris Pendergrass, Joseph Sharpe, Michael Spinner and Kywaun Taylor. Southern Vance High School - Marquez Alston, Quedeshia Brown, Ryan Burnette, Stackia Burwell, Alex Champ, Emonee Glover, Julian Hernandez, Dequante Hinton, Kendra Simmons, Sheldon Smith, Joshua Strother and Justin Wil-liford. Early College High

School - Dakota Parrish and Feebie Wright. Kerr-Vance Academy - James Averette and Meredith Ellington. Victory Christian School - Megan King and Christnie Rice. Crossroads Christian - Brooklyn Rooker.

Presenting sponsor for this year’s program was Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091. Other sponsors and hosts included: ACTS of Henderson, Carolina Country Snacks, Frank-lin Brothers Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc., Hen-derson Police Department, Lifeline Ministries, Rebuild-

ing Hope, Inc., Satterwhite Point Marina, Vance County Courthouse, Vance County Sheriff’s Department, Vance-Granville Communi-ty College, Vescom, Vulcan Construction Materials and Western Vance High School.

The organizers would also like to recognize the help of the following facilitators in team-building activities: James Realon, Liz Hinman, Paul Willis, Cam-eron Walker, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, Catherine and Scott Hughes, Emily Hardee and Joy Suther.

31 students participate in School of Excellence’s 25th year

Second: Paul Willis (second from right) and Cameron Walker (far right), both of Vulcan Construction Materials, talk with the School of Excellence participants at the beginning of their tour of Greystone Quarry.

Anniversary of Achievement

School of Excellence is a leadership development program for rising tenth graders from local area high schools. Students are selected by the administration of each school based on academic ranking and proven leadership ability.

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The Fourteenth Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament was held at Henderson Country Club on June 12 with fourteen participating teams. The event’s Grand Spon-sor again this year was BB&T, major sponsor for fourteen consecu-tive years. Maria Parham Medical Center, Toyota/Scion of Henderson, and Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091 served as Gold Sponsors and Satterwhite Point Marina served as Silver Sponsor. The first place winner was from Triangle North Healthcare Founda-tion with members Ruth Brummitt, Chick Young, Morgan Watkins and George Watkins.

Second place went to a team from Centu-ryLink and included

Fonzie Flowers, Fred Earls, John Ziegler and Billy Davidson. Third place honors went to an individual team made up of James Edwards, Mary Ann Carver, Kenny Abbott and Allen Ellis. Fourth place was taken by a Maria Parham Medi-cal Center team consisting of David Ruggles, Justin Saey, Jay Kennedy and John Cole.

Other event sponsors in-cluded Coca-Cola and Harris Incorporated of Henderson, beverage sponsors; skills con-test and raffle sponsors Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC, Inc. (the hole-in-one sponsor for the fourteenth consecutive year), Jimmy

Twisdale of Farm Bureau Insurance, Henderson Country Club, Document Systems, Golden Skil-let, The Rogers Group, Leslie Ann Mills Photog-raphy, Staffmark, Liberty Kennels, PSNC Energy, Vance-Granville Com-munity College , The

Daily Dispatch, City Tire, Inc., Walmart Distri-bution Center No. 6091 and US98.3 WLUS-FM.

Participating teams included BB&T (two teams), Maria Parham Medical Center, Harris Incorporated of Henderson, Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091, Vulcan Materials, Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC, Inc., CenturyLink (two

teams), Vance-Granville Community College, CED, Wester Realty and Insurance, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation and an individual’s team.

The event could not have been possible without the assistance of Mark Updike, John Robinette and Ken Young of Henderson Country Club and staff along with numerous volunteers: Susan Rogers of Chick-fil-A, Fern Ellington, Lucy Gray, Debi Allison and Ruby Dix of BB&T, Alison Wilson of P&G Pet Care, Val Short of Triangle North Health-care Foundation, Linda Fletcher of Vance-Gran-ville Community College, Rudy & Cindy Abate of Liberty Kennels, Inc, and Julia Langston of Hen-derson Family YMCA.

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation wins 14th Chamber Challenge

For the past five years, the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and the Vance County Depart-ment of Social Services have been partners in the STEPS to Self Sufficiency and Job Boost program.

This program is a free three-week course designed to help unemployed individuals gain knowledge in how to become more employable and competitive in today’s mar-ket. Some of these individuals have become unemployed through no fault of their own as a result of layoffs, busi-nesses closing, etc. and may have worked only one job for several years.

The program helps enhance their interviewing skills, job searching tech-niques, resume preparation, and other skills necessary for securing a job. Participants are also given the nationally recognized Work Keys Cer-tification, which is a test on

Reading, Math and Locating Information. This skills test is also provided free of charge through a partnership with Vance-Granville Community College.

Individuals can place in one of three categories: Bronze, Silver or Gold. Employers can use this as an additional tool to recognize and hire highly qualified indi-viduals. Other benefits of hir-ing these participants include a free criminal background check and a Work Opportu-nity Tax Credit.

The current calendar year has seen 60 participants. Of these 60 participants, 38 of them have gained employ-ment in the local area.

For more information about the program or to have a presentation made to your business, contact Connie Ragland at the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.

Businesses eligible for Work Opportunity Tax Credits

Second place went to a team from CenturyLink

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On May 10, the Hen-derson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the North Carolina Depart-ment of Labor hosted this year’s Safety Banquet for businesses in Vance and Granville Counties. The banquet was held at Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill.

North Carolina Com-missioner of Labor, Che-rie Berry addressed the crowd of approximately 50 industrial business owners and employees before handing out the awards. In her address, Berry discussed legisla-tion concerning various aspects of workplace safety.

Local employers and their employees were recognized with awards for maintaining excep-tionally safe working conditions for an extend-ed period of time during 2011.

Criteria for Gold Awards include rate of days away from work and job transfer or restriction at least 50 percent below the industry average. Winners in this category for the first year were Carolina Sunrock LLC, Butner Concrete Plant, Carolina Sunrock LLC, Butner Equipment Shop and Maintenance, Caro-lina Sunrock LLC, North Raleigh Distribution Center, Carolina Sunrock LLC, RDU Distribu-tion Center, Carolina

Sunrock LLC, Wood-sdale Quarry, County of Vance, Administra-tive Services, County of Vance, Maintenance & Courthouse Security, County of Vance, Public Safety Administrative, County of Vance, Social Services Field Employ-ees, Greystone Concrete Products, Inc., Hand-crafted Homes, LLC.

Second consecutive year winners were B F S Industries, Inc., and Carolina Sunrock LLC, Kittrell Quarry.

Fourth consecutive year winners were Caro-

lina Sunrock LLC, Muir-head Distribution Center (MDC) and N.C. De-partment of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, Oxford Local Office.

Fifth consecutive year winners were Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, Sugar N Spice Pre-school, Inc. and Vulcan Construction Materials LP, Mideast Division - Greystone Quarry.

Other winners were: Seven consecutive years — Johnson’s Block & Concrete Co, Inc.; Eight consecutive years — Al-

tec Industries, Creedmoor Manufacturing Divi-sion; Nine consecutive years — Glen Raven Inc., Custom Fabrics Division LLC-Norlina Plant; and 10 consecutive years, N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, Henderson Local Of-fice, N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, Louisburg Branch Office and N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, Warrenton Branch Office.

The 11th consecutive

year winner was Carolina Sunrock LLC, Corporate Headquarters and 14th consecutive year was In-ternational Paper Compa-ny, Ridgeway Chip Mill.

The Million-Hour Award based on one mil-lion hours or multiples thereof with no lost time accidents went to Altec Industries, Creedmoor Manufacturing Division with 3 million hours from March 7, 2009, to Oct. 24, 2011.

The Chamber would like to congratulate each of these businesses on their accomplishments.

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Safety award winners announced

Captain James Baines (left) with the Vance County Jail accepts First Year Gold Safety Awards on behalf of various Vance County departments from North Carolina Labor commissioner Cherie Berry.

Small Business Administration

initiates Veteran Fast Launch program

The Small Business Administration’s Veteran Fast Launch is a program to assist veterans and their families in starting a busi-ness. The program will be a combined package of training scholarships, free software and services combined with SCORE’s mentoring program .

The program is open to veterans, active duty, National Guard or reserv-ist, retired military, retired guard, reservist or family member.

Included in the pro-gram are:

• Free or significantly discounted resources for starting businesses, such as computer software and business services (pro-vided by major corporate partners).

• Training in how to start and how to grow a successful/profitable business.

• SCORE’s mentor-ing program where Fast Launch participants will be assigned a knowledge-able and highly experi-enced mentor to guide them every step of the way.

In addition, SCORE is offering a coupon for a free workshop. To receive a coupon, you can go to: vetsfastlaunch.org and click on free coupon. To find a local chapter in North Carolina, go to SCORE.org and enter your zip code.

Chamber Brief

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Chamber Membership Directory

* A Dominos Pizza Store A&S Pest Control A.B. Hair Carpets, Inc. A.R. Perry Glass/Henderson Oxygen* A.R.E. Mechanical, Inc.* AAA Gas & Appliance* Abria’s Chase Foundation ACTS ( Area Christians Together in Service)* Adcock, Wayne* ADT Security Services Advanced Lighting Technologies* Advantage Care In Home Services* Adventure Island* A-Fresh Potti By Foster* Ahner Security, Inc. AHU Training & Consulting* AIM High Athletics & Personal Training LLC* Air Control, Inc. Allen, Dr. Robert F. OptometristAlliance Rehabilitative Care, Inc.* Allstate Insurance Co./Nunnery Insurance Agency* American Cancer Society* American Red Cross* Angela’s Grill* ASIS Counseling, PLLC* Auto Connection* AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. Aycock Elementary School Ballet Arts, Inc.* Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant* Bank of America* Barnett Properties, Inc. BB&T* Beckford Medical Center* Bees’ Knees, The* Belk, Inc.* Bill’s Flowers and Gifts* Bobbitt Signs, Inc.* Bojangles* Bowers & Burrows* Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central N.C. - Vance Unit* Brass Shoppe, The Brassfield Commercial Realty Breedlove Electric, Inc.* Brewer Cycles, Inc.* Brooks Appraisals, Inc. Buffaloe Milling Co., Inc.* Builder Tony Hirst, LLC

* Builder’s Discount Center of Henderson Bullock’s of Henderson, LLC Care Chiropractic Center* Care, Jonathan S, Attorney, PA Carolina Classic Transport, LLC Carolina Cooling & Heating, Inc.* Carolina Country Snacks Carolina Dental Arts Carolina Greenscapes, Inc.* Carolina Quality, Inc. (Burger King)* Carolina Sunrock LLC Carver Elementary School Carver’s Family Restaurants Cawthorne & Associates CCB Century 21 - Country Knolls Realty* CenturyLink* Character Antics* Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Cadillac- Buick-GMC, Inc.* Chase Development Chick-fil-A* Church of the Holy Innocents, The (Episcopal) Church, Tom* City Tire, Inc.* Civitan Club of Henderson Clarke Elementary School Classic Graphics Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/ Kerr Lake* Coca-Cola* Coldwell Banker Advantage- Henderson* Collins Collision Repair Center* Colortyme* Comfort Zone Designers, Inc.* Community Home Care & Hospice* Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.* Consolidated Electrical Distributors* Consolidated Marketing, Inc.* Converting Hearts Ministries Cooper Company II, LLC* Cordell’s Lawn Care, Inc.* Costco* Courtyard/Woods Apartments* Coventry House Inn* Cracker Barrel* Crafts On Wheels Inc./100 Years of Flight* Craving Inc. DBA Simply Delicious Catering

* Crawford Properties Crossroads Christian School* Currin’s Real Estate* D.D. Residential Services, Inc.* Dabney Drive Animal Hospital Dabney Elementary School* Daily Dispatch, The* Daniel Hendley Photography Dataforge* Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute* DaVita Vance County Dialysis* DeCillis, Steven B., Attorney at Law* Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Solutions* Dex One Corporation* Discount Furniture Center* Document Systems, Inc.* Dot’s Hallmark Shop* Drake, Dr. Alex E.M. Rollins Elementary School E.O. Young, Jr. Elementary School* EarlyFalsom Properties, Inc.* Eastern Minerals, Inc. Eaton-Johnson Middle School Edward Jones - Jeff Perry* Edward Jones - Tony Adams* Edwards, Bill* Elmer A. Deal & Sons Inc.* Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, Inc.* Endrusick Enterprises, LLC* Enterprise Rent-A-Car* Express Employment Professionals Faith to Freedom, Inc.* Family Eye Center, OD PA* Faulkner Grading & Landscaping, Inc. F-G-V Partnership for Children* Fidelity Bank* First Baptist Church* First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.* First United Methodist Church* Five County Community Operations Center* Florida Marine Tanks, Inc.* Flowers Funeral Home Fogg’s Exxon Service Station Food Lion, LLC For Your Occasion Party Rentals* Four County Primary Care, RLLP* Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc.* Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.

* Frazco, Inc.* Freedom Federal Credit Union Garden Walk Villas* Gateway Community Development Corporation* GENCO ATC* Generations Community Credit Union* George’s* Geter Barber College, LLC Glover’s Landscaping & Grading, Inc.* Golden Corral* Golden Skillet* Granville County Cattlemen’s Association* Granville Health System* Granville-Vance District Health Department* Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple* Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill Greystone Concrete Products, Inc.* Guardian Care of Henderson* Gupton Services, Inc.* Gupton’s Sporting Goods, Inc. H & R Block H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library* H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. Hampton Inn - Henderson* Handcrafted Homes, LLC* Harris Equipment Company* Harris Inc.orporated of Henderson* Hawkins Maintenance Services LLC* Henderson Collegiate* Henderson Community Concert Association* Henderson Country Club* Henderson Family Medicine Clinic/A Duke Health System Affiliate* Henderson Family YMCA* Henderson Fruit & Produce Company* Henderson Furniture Outlet, Inc.* Henderson Indoor & Outdoor Flea Market Mall* Henderson Institute Museum and H.I. Graduates & Former Students Association, Inc.* Henderson Lions Club Henderson Middle School

* Henderson Pediatric Dentistry/ Rhonda Kearney, DDS, MS, PLLC Henderson Wellness Center, PA* Henderson, City of Henderson/Vance County Economic Development Commission Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Henderson-Vance Downtown Development* Hight Warehouse, Inc. Hinton Accounting & Tax Service* Holden Moss Knott Clark & Copley, P.A.* Holiday Inn Express Holland Industrial* Home Credit Corporation, Inc.* Home in Henderson* Homes and Land Magazine* Hometown Hardware* Hoyle, Wilson S., Jr., DDS* Hughes, Jack H., Attorney* Humphries Construction Co./ Triangle North Exteriors* Humpty Dumpty Day Care Hunt Investments LLC Indoff Commercial Interiors* Infinite Possibilities, Inc.* Innovative Green Builders/WDT Development, LLC* Interiors and Gifts Too J & E ScreenPrint J.L. Williams Construction Company, Inc.* J.M. White Funeral Service* Jameson Inn* JCPenney Co., Inc. Jerry’s Artarama NC, Inc.* Joel T. Cheatham* John Foster Homes Johnson’s Block & Concrete Co., Inc.* Journigan’s Tire & Battery Sales* Kennametal, Inc.* Kentucky Fried Chicken Kerr Drug, Inc.* Kerr Lake Country Club* Kerr Lake Glassworks/Chex Car Care* Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center* Kerr Lake Orthopaedics* Kerr-Vance Academy* Kids World, Inc.

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Chamber Membership Directory

* Kilian Engineering, Inc.* Kimball Roofing/KBL Exteriors* Kittrell Job Corps Center L.B. Yancey Elementary School* Lakeland Theatre Company & Cultural Arts Center, Inc. Lakes Media, LLC- US98.3 WLUS-FM Lamplight Inn & Tobacco Farm Camp* Leonard Factory Outlet* Leslie Ann Mills Photography* Liberty Kennels, Inc.* Life Line Outreach, Inc.* Little River Corporation* Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse* Loyd Plumbing Co. M.R. Williams, Inc.* Manpower Services* Mansfield Computing Solutions, LLC Mari Miller, Author* Maria Parham Medical Center* Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension* Maria Parham Pain & Physical Medicine Clinic* Marketplace Cinema* Markson Scientific, LLC dba Markson LabSales* Mast Drug Company Medical Arts Pharmacy Michael Bobbitt Michele Burgess dba Stella & Dot Jewelry Mid South Electric Service, Inc.* Mike Brooks Productions & D.J. Services Mike Brummitt Heating and Cooling, LLC Milkam Hospitality, Inc.* Moody Brothers Jewelers* Mosley Plumbing Company, Inc.* MotoMax* Nails to Tails Dog Grooming* Nancy Jo Photography* N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services* NCOL.NET New Hope Elementary School* New Republic Savings Bank* Norlina Christian School* North Carolina Institute Of Minority Economic Development

* North Carolina Pediatric Associates* Northern Carolina Cardiology* Northern Carolina Surgical Associates Northern Vance High School* Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America* Ogle, Dr. Adrian* Optimist Club of Henderson* P&G Pet Care* Pacific Coast Feather Paul Heidepriem Photography* Peanut Roaster, The, Inc.* Peck, Hazel P.* Pegram Agency, Inc. The / Nationwide Insurance Penmac Staffing Services, Inc.* Pepsi Bottling Ventures Pernell’s Custom Framing* Perry & Waters, LLP* Pete Smith Automotive Group PharmSupply, Inc.* Philips Optimum Lighting* Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters & Brafford, PA Pinkston Street Elementary School* Pinnell Insurance Agency, Inc.* Pino’s Italian Restaurant* Pizza Hut* Pizza Inn of Henderson* PNC Bank* Postal Plus Business Center* Premier Chiropractic* Premier Pawn* Premier Women’s Health* Prestigious Housing, Inc.* Prim Development and Rentals* Print Enterprise, Inc. Private Wealth Management of NC, LLC* Progress Energy PSNC Energy, A Scana Company* Quality Equipment, LLC* Quick Print of Henderson, Inc.* Raemac Transportation* Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre* Range of Motion Prosthetics & Orthotics Ransom, Kirby, DMD,PA* Reaching the Hearts of Women, L3C Recovery Innovations of North Carolina, Inc.* Revlon

* Ribeyes Steakhouse* Richardson, Arline* Rick Edwards Electric* RK & B Plumbing* ROBCO Manufacturing* Robert B. Lloyd Plumbing, Inc.* Robert D. Herford, CPA* Rogers Group, Inc.* Rose Gin & Supply Co.* Rose Oil Company* Rosemart, Inc.* Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self Storage Rotary Club of Henderson* Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC Run of the Mill Bed and Breakfast Rural Health Group at Henderson* S.T. Wooten Corporation* Sachs Woodcrafts LLC* Saint Augustine’s College* Salare Inc.* Salon 31* Salvation Army, The* Sams Furniture & Sams Furniture 2* Sanford Milling Company Satterwhite Chiropractic* Satterwhite Point Marina, Inc. Schewel Furniture Company, Inc.* School of Graphic Arts* Schriver, Michael Screen Master* Sea Tow Sears* Semprius* Servpro of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties* Sheetz* Shortcakes Embroidery/ Screen Printing Skipper Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q Sleep Inn* Southern Chainsaw & Mower Parts Southern Vance High School* Southside Office Supply Sparkling Bright Pressure Washing Spiritual Connections Café, LLC* Springleaf Financial* St. John’s Episcopal Church* Staffmark* Stainback, Satterwhite & Zollicoffer, PLLC* Staples* Starting Over/Diani’s Jewelry* State Employees Credit Union

* State Farm Agency Recruiting* Sterling Park Apartments* Stuf-It-Storage and Rentals* Subway* Success & Beyond Global Enterprises, LLC* Sugar n Spice Preschool* Sunset Slush of North Raleigh, LLC* SunTrust* Supply Line Country Market* Sylvan Learning Center of Henderson* Tabet, Munther S., MD, PA* Taco Bell* Tarheel Publishing* Tarheel Woodcrafters, Inc. TARMAC Educational Services* Taylor’s Consignment and Boutique* Team National/ Mona.vie* The Colonial Center The Lotus Lounge Day Spa & Café* The Teacher Store Thermo King of Henderson* Thompson’s Landscaping and Lawn Care/Plume Ridge Nursery* Tidal Wave Car Wash* Time Warner Cable* Toyota/ Scion of Henderson* TreeTop Tree Services* Triangle North Healthcare Foundation* Tri-County Power Equipment* Tucker, Dr. Beverly* Tutor Doctor Union Bank & Trust Company* United Home Care, Inc.* United Way of Vance County/ Volunteer Center* US Cellular* Vacuum Cleaner Solutions* Valiant Solutions, LLC* Vance Athletic Supply Co., Inc. dba Sportrax Vance Charter School Vance Commons, Senior Apartments* Vance Construction Company Vance County* Vance County Arts Council Vance County Community Foundation Vance County Early College High School

* Vance County Farm Bureau, Inc.* Vance County Public School Foundation Vance County Schools Vance County Tourism TDA Vance Family Medicine* Vance Financial Services, Inc. Vance Furniture Company* Vance Granville Home Builders Association Vance-Granville Business Network* Vance-Granville Community College* Vanco Outdoor Equipment Variety Wholesalers, Inc.* Verallia North America Verizon Wireless Vescom America, Inc.* Vulcan Materials* W. W. Properties & Rentals* Wake Electric Membership Corporation* Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091* Walmart Store No. 2256* Waste Industries, Inc.* Watkins Development Co, Inc. dba Southern Laundry and Dry Cleaning* West Hills Veterinary Centre Wester Realty & Insurance Agency, Inc. Wester, M. W., III, DDS Western Vance High School* Wheeler, Ted dba Ted’s Service Company* Whitco Termite & Pest Control White’s Utility Buildings William D. Hoyle, CPA, PLLC* William L. Stark and Company* Wimpy’s WIZS Radio* Woodruff Trucking, Moving & Storage, Inc.* Wooten, William S. DDS, PA* Wray, Michael, N.C. Rep.* Wright, Danny W., CPA, PLLC* Xerox X-Quisite Ryders, Inc.* Yancey Hines Special Events Photography Zeb Vance Elementary School * - 110% Members

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