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Upcoming Chamber Events
November 9
Business After Hours Toland Chiropractic and Wellness Center
November 18
State of the County Breakfast
December 7
Business After Hours
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JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY BREAKFAST NOVEMBER 18 |
 | | Gov. Bob McDonnell in Windsor for Green Mountain Coffee Facility Announcement |
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Leadership Isle of Wight
Class of 2011
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Chamber Welcomes Tractor Supply Company to Smithfield
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Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored By:
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Chamber Welcomes Brady's Jewel Box to Windsor
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Fiddler on the Roof at SLT in November
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Insercorp Celebrates 4th Birthday
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Thank You For Supporting Isle Fest 2011
Sponsored by Charter Business
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Event greeters Debbie Sivertson, Lori White and Emily Norton |
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Event Sponsor and Candidates Gather Prior to Greeting Attendees |
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Get information on the Historic Downtown Smithfield Road Constuction Project:
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The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce strives to provide accurate, timely and relevant information through this newsletter, however, the Chamber cannot warrant or make any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein.
Member notices for inclusion in our monthly "e-newsletter" should be directed to Lori White at lwhite@theisle.org
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Cooperative Mailing Opportunity Inserts Due Next Week!
The chamber's quarterly newsletter is scheduled for mailing in November. Chamber members may participate in the mailing by providing the chamber with 500 inserts and a $60 postage and handling contribution. To participate, please contact the chamber at 757-357-3502. |
| Business After Hours November 9
Toland Chiropractic Wellness Center located at 15145 Carrollton Blvd. in Carrollton, will host our November 9 Business After Hours event. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours offers our area business professionals the opportunity to network and enjoy good conversation and refreshments. This event is open to non-members. There is no fee to attend this event; however, pre-registration is requested. To register call the chamber at 757-357-3502.
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Social Media - What's the Buzz? Lunch & Learn November 15
Interested in learning more about using Social Media to market your business? Join us November 15, 2011 at our Lunch & Learn seminar! Our session titled "Social Media: What's the Buzz?" is designed to inform business owners, marketing professionals, administrative professionals, and decision makers on the effectiveness of using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ as free tools to communicate with the public.
The workshop will include a demonstration on how to create a Facebook page for businesses/organizations, how to manage the page with the tools provided by Facebook, and how to drive traffic and interest to the page. The session will also explore how to create and manage a presence on Twitter and LinkedIn as well as integrating social media as part of a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy.
The Lunch & Learn will be held in the Chamber conference room at 100 Main Street in Smithfield. The seminar fee is $20.00 for chamber members or $25.00 for non-members and includes lunch. Advance reservations are required. Contact the Chamber at 757-357-3502 for information and reservations.
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One-on-one Business Development Consultations Available November 16 A representative from the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads will be available on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 to meet with business owners and prospective business owners on a one-on-one basis at the Chamber of Commerce office. The SBDC consultations are one of the services available through the Chamber office to help guide business owners through the many issues of entrepreneurship. There is no charge for this service. To schedule a consultation, call Lori White at the Chamber of Commerce, 757-357-3502. |
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 State of the County Breakfast November 18
A The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce will host their annual State of the County Breakfast at Trinity United Methodist Church on Friday, November 18th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Local community leaders will share information about our community's strengths, challenges and inter-relationships. The breakfast is sponsored by Old Point National Bank. The cost for Chamber members is $14.50 and non-members $18.00. For reservations, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 757-357-3502.
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"Virginia is for Coffee Lovers"
Congratulations to Isle of Wight County! The Governor's recent announcement that Green Mountain Coffee will be locating in the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, Windsor, will be a game changer for Isle of Wight. The environmentally sound company will be a perfect fit for our community and bring 800 new jobs and a $150 million investment to Isle of Wight! This was a home run and affirmation of the hard work of so many people. The Chamber tips its hat! Learn more about Green Mountain Coffee at www.gmcr.com
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Chamber FleetCard4Members
FleetCard4members is a powerful resource management tool designed specifically for the operational needs of small business members and large fleet operators alike. Whether running a single company car or a fleet of 100, this card drives savings to your bottom line! The program is built on the U.S. Bank Fleetcard, a leading national provider of universal fleet fueling and maintenance cards, and its extensive Voyager Network of fueling locations and service centers. Fleetcard4Members cardholders receive on their invoice a .4% discount on all fuel, repair, and maintenance charges. On-demand Roadside Assistance, Temporary Vehicle Replacement, Auto Glass Replacement Service are included with every account. For more information visit:
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VSBFA Small Business Financing Programs
The Virginia Small Business Finance Authority (VSBFA) is the Commonwealth of Virginia's economic development and small business financing arm. They help Virginia's existing businesses and those businesses that are seeking to come to Virginia through their extensive portfolio of financing programs. Although they do not offer grants, they can add value by helping Virginia's financial institutions offer business loans that they might not be able to offer without their assistance. As a result of new funding, they have an ample supply of capital to partner with your bank in order to meet your financing needs. Whether you are seeking to purchase a building or some equipment, whether your business is for-profit or a qualifying 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit, whether it is a start up or has been in business for many years, the VSBFA is happy to talk with you and your bank about your business' credit needs. Send us an e-mail at barbara.carter@vdba.virginia.gov or call at 804-371-8254 for more information. |
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Smithfield Center Vendor Program Discount
Members of the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce now receive a 10% discount on the Smithfield Center's Vendor Program. The program is designed for businesses that provide event services including catering, photography and more! Smithfield Center's Vendor Program benefits include: listing on master vendor list and website, website link, business card display, fall fashion show booth and more! Download Vendor Program Information |
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Chamber Conference Room Rental
The chamber's conference room is available for rent to our members at the low rate of $55 per day. Call 757-357-3502 for reservations and information. |
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Insercorp Celebrates 4th Anniversary
Chamber member Insercorp celebrated its 4th Anniversary in October! Insercorp LTD is a full service website design and development company based in Franklin, VA. Founded in September 2007 as Bradshaw-Kimbrel Technology Group, LLC (BKTG), the new age technology firm established its headquarters originally at the Franklin Business Incubator. As the company outgrew its space in April 2009 it moved into its current location at 105 W 1st Avenue in downtown Franklin. In April 2010, the firm incorporated as Insercorp LTD after Tim Bradshaw, Founder & CEO, acquired the other half of BKTG. By the end of its fourth year in business, Insercorp LTD has grown to a team of three full time employees and four contractors. |
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InLineAdz Announces Completion of 2nd Installation
Chamber member InLineAdz is proud to announce they have just completed their 2nd installation of their innovative digital marketing signs. There are an additional 15 area installations planned over the next 10 months. David Craghead of Smithfield and local representative of InLineAdz has been doing business in our area since early January of 2011. For more information contact david.craghead@inlineadz.com or visit www.inlineadz.com. |
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Fiddler on the Roof Now Playing at SLT
Smithfield Little Theatre pressents "Fiddler on the Roof". Performances are October 27-30, November 3-6, 10-13, and 17-20. Show times begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for all three season shows and $15 for a single show. For tiuckets call 757-357-7338 or contact@smithfieldlittletheatre.org and type "SLT Tickets" in subject area. Be sure to leave your phone number. |
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Enjoy Movie Night with PDCC November 18
Paul D. Camp Community College is celebrating the College's 40th Anniversary and the Inauguration of their 7th President, Dr. Paul Conco with Movie Nights! The next movie will be "12 Angry Men" on Friday, November 18 at 4 p.m. at Hobbs Suffolk Campus and at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Workforce Center. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Festival of Trees November 19
Have fun and support the YMCA annual Strong Communities scholarship campaign by attending our holiday event! Our 3rd Annual Festival of Trees will be Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Center. Enjoy live music by Touch of Spice, heavy hors' deurves, beverages, live and silent auction. Holiday attire. To sponsor, donate an item for auction or for tickets, stop by the YMCA at 259 James St. or call 365-4060 for more info. Ticket holders with children - the YMCA will offer free childcare from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for those with children 3 to 13 attending our 3rd Annual Festival of Trees. Please pre-register children by calling 365-4060. |
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VFW Community Breakfast Each 2nd & 4th Saturday
VFW Post 8545 located at 223 Washington Street, across from the Smithfield Library, holds fundraiser breakfasts the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. (except for major holidays). Featured breakfast items include: Fried Salt Herring, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Sausage, Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Savory Hash Browns, Fried Corn Bread, Grits, Fruit, Danish, Coffee and Juice. Donation of $8.00 supports Veterans and Community Projects. For more information contact: Post Commandeer - Bruce Fischer 757-846-0953; Breakfast Chairman - Eddie Rowland 757-650-7606; Public Affairs - Don Hull 757-279-0025. |
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Library Updates for the Carrollton Branch of the Blackwater Regional Library
The Carrollton Book Club will meet on November 9 at 2:00pm. The Book Club selection will be A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard.
Who were the Warraskoyack Indians? Come to a Native American Heritage Month program on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and find out from Tracey Heikirk, curator of the Isle of Wight County Museum.
Prescription drug costs getting you down? Come by on November 10 from 1-3 pm to talk to Brenda Lawrence from Western Tidewater MedCare Access to find out about the Medicare Part D "Extra Help" benefit. You can also find out about an array of other services, such as meal delivery to those who are homebound, as well as transportation and wellness programs. Serving Western Tidewater, this is a free service.
Dog Heroes! American Canine Interdiction will bring two dogs trained by their company on Saturday, November 12 from 10amto 11am.Come and find out about these dogs and see them find hidden items inside or outside of the library. This is a rain or shine program and whole family is invited!
Computer Tutoring at Carrollton Library Please call Carrollton Library for an appointment. We offer first and third Wednesday afternoon tutoring sessions that are 1 hour long, one-on-one beginning computer help.
Contact Faye Hobbs at 238-2641 for more information. |
| Isle of Wight County Historic Resources News
Children's "Tell Me a Story" Time: Children ages 3 to 5 and their families are invited to visit the Isle of Wight County Museum for Tell Me a Story, a monthly program designed to introduce youngsters to the symbols of Isle of Wight County through books, games and crafts. The free storytimes are offered from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Upcoming dates include: Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. Reservations are not required although groups of 10 or more are asked to contact the museum prior to the event. For more information, contact the Isle of Wight County Museum at (757) 356-1223 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com.
Fort Huger Walking Tours: At 10 a.m. on Nov. 19, visitors to Fort Huger are invited for a free walking tour of the site to learn the significance of this gateway to the Confederate capital. Led by local historian Albert Burckard, this tour will last approximately one hour. Reservations are not required. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Fort Huger is located off Route 10 at 15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield, Va. From Route 10, follow the Civil War Trails signage. For more information, contact Isle of Wight County's Historic Resources Department at (757) 357-0115 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com |
| Smithfield Music Concert Information
Sat. Feb 4, 2012 - regional favorites M.S.G., The Acoustic Blues Trio will entertain us with a house concert starting at 7:30. $20 tickets go on sale to the world beginning Dec. 1st. (You know the way this works by now - you can buy your $15 tickets starting Nov. 26th)
Sat. Apr. 21, 2012 - from Harrisonburg, VA, The Steel Wheels will perform at SLT starting at 7:30. As we get closer, we'll announce the ticket sale date but you can count on it being sometime in early March. The Steel Wheels have been doing some great things since they were here last year and we are excited to have them on our calendar. For more information visit www.smithfieldmusic.org. |
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Women's Club New Year's Eve Gala December 31
Join the Smithfield Women's Club at their second annual New Year's Eve Gala at the Smithfield Center on December 31, 2011 from 8 pm until 12:30 am. There will be dinner stations, champagne toast at midnight, music and silent auction. The cost is $75.00 person. For more information contact Sharon Ewell at 357-3063 sgewell@charter.net or Marie Savage at 357-6413 moesav2006@aol.com. |
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