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 Chamber Newsletter
May 14 2009 
In This Issue
Congratulations to Longwood SBDC
Chamber Staff
Networking Opportunity
Festival of the Grape
Powhatan County Maps
Chamber Luncheon
Spotlight
Jesse Bennett Photography
4th Fridays
Free Business Seminar
Armed Forces Day
Quick Links

Congratulations!

       

Congratulations to Longwood Small Business Development Center!

 The LSBDC recieved the 2009 Virginia Small Business Development Center Service Excellence and Innovation Center Award.
 
We are so fortunate to work with Sheri McGuire and her staff. They have helped our business in so many ways.
 
If you need assistance:
 
 

 

Chamber Staff

 Tina Bustos
Executive director
Diane Mishico
Assistant Exec Dir.

Most of you know our Executive Director Tina Bustos.  Tina has been with the Chamber for over 1 year now.  Congratulations Tina!

The newest member is Tina's Executive Assistant Diane Mishico, ME!
I have been with the Chamber since November and have enjoyed it immensely. 
Tina and I are both here to help, don't hesitate to call. 
 
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Networking Opportunity

 


Do you need to make quality connections, ones that put dollars in your pocket? Consider visiting with the Powhatan Business Networking Group.
Every Wednesday morning at
8am
Village Garden Cafe.
You will be amazed to see networking at its best!!!
Contact
 Michelle Walters
598-5896
Festival of the Grape

 

The planning
has begun!
If you are interested in being part of the dynamic group of volunteers who make all the festival magic happen?
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The Festival of the Grape is a huge event that benefits the whole community either directly
 or indirectly.  Many volunteers make it all run smoother.
Contact
Tina or Diane
598-2636
 

 

Powhatan County Maps!

 anne conThe Maps are in! 
Our Long awaited Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Maps have arrived!
Come by and see us for your copy.
 
Prices
Members - $2.00 (first one free)
Non-Member - $4.00
Chamber Luncheon 
 crowd 2Join us for Lunch!
This months Chamber Luncheon will be May 21st Thursday.
Networking begins at 11:30 and the lunch buffet begins at 12 noon. 
 
Please join us in the back room of
The County Seat Restaurant
 
 3883 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan.
Please come to the back door
 
Lunch Cost is $8.00-
 
 
Our Speaker this month is Nhat Pham, a Technology/New Media Advocate & Consultant. He is going to educate our members on the newest technology, i.e. Facebook and Twitter and tell us how it fits into our business, as well as how to use it to increase our business. Nhat simplifies technology in a clear & entertaining way. He is a regular speaker on the topic of Social Media, Digital Automation, New Media & Mobile Technology
 
Don't forget your business cards. We will continue with our Table Talk where we network and pass cards to everyone at your table.
 
Is your business interested in a little free publicity?
Consider donating a small door prize to our luncheons, be sure to include your business card!
Give us a call !
 
R.S.V.P.  It's important we know how many to expect out of consideration to The County Seat Restaurant 
Respond to this e-mail or call us at
The Chamber office
Diane and/ or Tina 598-2636
Spotlight on Members
 
Yard Works LLC 
Robert Urbine 
 
1990 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan VA 23139 
www.yardworksonline.com

yardworks 
804-639-0311 / 804-360-0311
804-739-2939 fax
 
Beautifying Central Virginia one yard at a time!
 
You have to visit Yard works to truly see what they are about.  They carry Master Blend Soils, Mulches, Organic Growing Media, Decorative Stone, and have equipment rental and so much more.
Visit their website and stop by one of their locations for all your Spring YARD WORKS! 

Jesse Bennett Photgraphy

Jesse Bennett Photography

 will be at Village Garden Cafe
May 19th from 9 am - 3 pm
 
Calling all professionals...
Need to update your headshot?
This is a great opportunity to update
 your photo.
Call for your appointment 
 at 804-598-9003.
$65.00 session fee
 includes breakfast or lunch.
 
These photos can be used on everything from your web site to your business cards to your facebook to your advertising.
 
*Unlimited usage rights for images. CD with edited large format images in both color and black and white will be mailed with in two weeks of session.
 
  
Ladies we will have a Mary Kay rep there for any touch ups and makeup needs you might have.
3844 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan Va 23139
Chamber Luncheon 

 

Powhatan 4th Fridays

 

anne con The count down has begun 7 days and counting!

Powhatan's 4th Friday's 

Starting  May 22
5 pm - 8 pm
in SouthCreek  behind Foodlion
check out the website
www.powhatan4thfridays.com 
or email
info@powhatan4thfridays.com
 
 Bands, food, beverages and friends
Come join us!
 
Sponsored by
The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce and
The County of Powhatan
 Free Business Seminar

 


Is there anything being done to

Stimulate Small Business?
 
FREE SEMINAR
If you are confused by recent government economic recovery efforts, you are not alone.
 
 Thursday May 28, 2009
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
County Seat Restaurant
3883 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan
 
To Register call Office of Economic Development
804-598-5605
 

Armed Forces Day

 

Powhatan Honors it's Soldiers and Veterans 
Armed Forces Day
Saturday May 16th 

Home Team Grill
South Creek Shopping Center
(near old Food Lion on Rt. 60 near Flat Rock)
 
 EARLY DROP OFF
ELAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1403 ANDERSON HIGHWAY
 ANYTIME MON-FRI  8 AM UNTIL 6 PM
& SAT  8 AM - 12NOON

We encourage you to bring cards or letters for the soldiers or items for care packages we will send. 
Monetary donations accepted to cover cost of shipping.


 Sandie Terrien and Debbie Elam
VIRGINIA MEMORIAL QUILT PROJECT
(www.vmqp.com)
Sponsored by the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project and Home Team Grill.

 

Sincerely,
 

Tina E. Bustos and Diane Mishico
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce