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- The Chamber Focus
- New Members
- New Webiste Launch
- Featured Member
- Commit to Graduate
- Eggs & Issues
- Reality Store
- MCCC Golf Classic
- VCOM- Helping tornado victims
- Fantastic 50, Tuck Chiropractic Clinic Blacksburg
- Events & Happenings
- Communications
- Contact Us
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New Members |
BNI Founders Group
P.O. Box 2074
Salem, VA 24153
Neil Frazier
540-815-9079
Networking
bniswva.com
Stuff It Party
3045 N. Franklin Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Jenna Gillespie
540-808-2515
Childrens Entertainment
stuffitparty.com
Amodeo Photography
403 Pleasant View Circle
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-641-0321
April Amodeo
Photographer
Website
Home Town Furniture
125 Jennelle Rd.
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Randy Kinder
540-951-0404
Furniture
hometownusafurniture.com
Lucie Monroe's Coffee & Tea
1600 Roanoke St. Suite D
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Terri Shaffer
540-381-0909
Coffee House
luciemonroecoffee.com
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Website Launch | |
Introducing the new Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Website. View Here
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The Chamber Focus |
Thank you all for the overwhelming confidence you have shown in this Chamber. As a member organization, the story is about YOU. You are taking advantage of the networking, referrals, contacts, and recognition that is offered as a Chamber member. Member-to-member discounts are increasing, attendance at events is increasing, and we (Chamber directors, Ambassadors, and committee members) are looking for more ways to offer value to membership. A survey is being prepared and your input is needed. Look for it in your email this month!
The Build Community committee has been diligently working with Montgomery County Public Schools and needs you to work with them as a volunteer at the Reality Store on Tuesday, May 17th. This store is being held at Blacksburg High School on Tuesday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Volunteers can call me and I'll connect you with the coordinator. The goal of this program is a better understanding of financial management. 15 more volunteers are needed for Tuesday. Also, the Chamber wants to support MCPS and Ms. Blackburn by purchasing "Commit to Graduate" bracelets. Can your company buy bracelets? Total cost is $1,900.
The Chamber is partnering with WordSprint to bring you a free seminar on "Database Management" on Tuesday, June 14th. Seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn University from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and lunch is included. Details of all the topics covered are included in this newsletter. Go to wordsprint.com for online registration. Registrations are on a first-come basis with seats for 60.
What a great week for ribbon cuttings and groundbreaking. My congratulations to Professional Therapies, Unlimited Construction, and Foley Health & Fitness Training. Check out our facebook page for details and photos. Many, many thanks to Mayors Ballengee, Rordam, and County Treasurer Richard Shelton for their support of new businesses in the community.
Dr. Steger and Jay Poole gave us a great overview of the economic impact of education in our community. Eric Johnsen, Chair-Elect, presented a Resolution from the Board of Directors in support of the Grow By Degrees initiative of the Virginia Higher Education Council. Thank you John Phillips, Premier Transfer & Storage for sponsoring this well-attended event. The next Eggs & Issues, June 2nd, will be a Post-Session Legislative Update. Join us for breakfast and conversation.
The May Business After Hours will be at the Blacksburg Country Club on Monday, May 16th. This reception will follow our golf tournament - the continued collaboration with Montgomery County Economic Development, Blacksburg Partnership and wonderful sponsors - Comfort Inn, Blue Ridge Copier, Cumulus Broadcasting, and Performance Food Group is much appreciated! Our hole sponsors - ATK, Collision Plus, Hilton Garden Inn, First Citizens Bank, Domino's, First Bank & Trust, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn, Virginia Business Systems, and Bull & Bones - thank you!
See you Monday!
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FEATURED MEMBER - Green Valley Builders
 As EarthCraft Virginia's Single Family Builder of the Year, Green Valley Builders (GVB) has designed and built sustainable residential and commercial buildings since 1997. Whether it is a new custom home or a commercial project, GVB believes it's their responsibility to ensure that a structure is healthy, comfortable, efficient and durable. They're dedicated to sustainable building practices, which is why they're certified in programs such as EarthCraft, ENERGY STAR, EPA Indoor airPLUS and LEED for Homes.
In addition to building custom homes, GVB is currently developing Mt. Tabor Meadows, a green community in Blacksburg, and North End Business Park, a new
commercial project on North Main Street. Located on Mt. Tabor Road, Mt. Tabor Meadows is a vibrant community perfect for families or retirees looking to reduce their monthly living expenses without sacrificing space or amenities. You can view floorplans and lots at www.mtmblacksburg.com. North End Business Park has five building sites for sale, lease or build-to-suit, and is perfect for office, medical, retail or warehouse space. View renderings and details at www.northendbusinesspark.com. Or to learn more about GVB's custom home design and build services, visit www.greenvalleybuildersinc.com. |
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 Join the Chamber the 1st Thursday of every month!
Where: Lucie Monroe's Coffee & Tea ~ 1600 Roanoke Street Christiansburg
Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Fee: $15 Chamber Members ~ $20 Non-Members
The next Eggs & Issues is June 2, 2011 with area Legislators
Reservations are required!
Watch the Chamber Communications for monthly speaker updates and call 540.552.2636 to reserve your spot or for more information. |
 The May Eggs & Issues was sponsored by:
John Phillips with Premier Transfer & Storage Contact Premier |
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Commit to Graduate
 The Chamber wants to support Montgomery County Public Schools and Ms. Blackburn by purchasing "Commit to Graduate" bracelets. Can your company buy bracelets? Total cost is $1,900.
We will be taking donations as well as pledging 100% of the money from our 50/50 drawings at each Business After Hours. Contact the Chamber at 540.552.2636 to participate
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REALITY STORE AT BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Michelle Dickerson with Montgomery Extension is conducting the Reality Store at Blacksburg High School on May 17th from 7:30 to 2:30 pm. Michelle needs about 20 volunteers from the community to assist with the reality tables at the event.
This exercise is designed to give our high school students a dose of reality as it pertains to the cost of living. Each student is given a salary. They then proceed to visit the tables to purchase the things they need to live. The exercise will demonstrate why it is so important to complete your education or acquire a skill to make a living.
Volunteers will man tables that explain the cost of child care, groceries, cars, insurance, loans, furniture, health care, grooming, and entertainment to name a few. There is no experience necessary to man a table. Complete instructions will be available. Of course, if you have experience in these areas, it would be great to have you work the area of your expertise.
If you can help with the Reality Store, please email Michelle Dickerson at adickerson@vt.edu and let her know who can attend. Even if you can help for only a portion of the day, it would hepful!
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Once again this year, we are pleased to partner with Montgomery County Economic Development and The Blacksburg Partnership to bring you the
2011 Business Appreciation and MCCC Golf Classic!
Don't miss your opportunity to network with the biggest companies in the New River Valley. *Sponsorships still available are:
Regular Hold Sponsors (6)
*Call the Chamber for more information on sponsorships
Team slots are full, however, we are accepting team reservations for the waiting list. Call for more information or to reserve your sponsorship today. An Awards Reception will immediately follow the golf tournament and will be the May Business After Hours. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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VCOM- Helping Victims of Tornados-
Students and faculty at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus (VCOM) travelled to Glade Spring, VA to assist the victims of the tornadoes that hit the area this past Sunday. Students and faculty provided medical assistance and prescriptions to eight families and assisted over 30 others. The VCOM team distributed over $3,000 from the school's outreach fund to individuals. Additional students and faculty will be returning to the area as more assistance is needed.
The greatest need according to VCOM's Dean Dixie Tooke-Rawlins who lead the team last Sunday is money for those who were left homeless so they can secure temporary housing. To that end, VCOM is collecting monetary contributions - all of which will go 100% to victims of the tornados. Money will be given directly to those individual by a VCOM student or faculty member.
If you would like to contribute to this effort, please stop by VCOM and provide your contribution to Kelly Varelos at the main desk in the lobby of the main VCOM building.
VCOM collected items for those affected by the tornadoes in Pulaski, Virginia last week and was able to provide many items through the generosity of those who donated. While VCOM's efforts will continue to focus on Southwest, Virginia, a contingency will be going to Alabama this weekend to provide medical and humanitarian relief and food/water/toiletries are being collected for Greene County, TN this week. So, if you would like to donate any of these items instead of cash they be dropped off in the lobby of the VCOM main building. At this time, clothing items are no longer needed.
For recent coverage on Glade Spring, VA efforts, Click Here
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Fantastic 50--Tuck Chiropractic Clinic! The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced that Tuck Chiropractic Clinic made the sixteenth annual "Fantastic Fifty" list of 50 of the fastest-growing companies in the state. The winning companies were saluted at the annual awards banquet held at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia on April 28th.
Press Release
Congratulations to Dr. Ray Tuck and Chamber Ambassador Dr. Logan Brooke, as well as everyone who is a part of Tuck Chiropractic Clinic! |
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~ Chamber Events Calendar
~ Blacksburg Calendar of Events
Montgomery County Park & Rec
Park & Rec. Guide & Registration Form
The Frog Pond swimming pool opens Memorial Day Weekend. Pool hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday11a.m.-6p.m. Tuesdays 11a.m.-8p.m. and Sundays 12-6p.m. For imore nformation call 540.382.6981
Wiki After 5 Bashes Scheduled Wikiteria Market and Café has scheduled four Wiki After 5 Bashes for this summer. They will be held June 10th and 24th and July 9th and 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the patio at Wikiteria. Wiki After 5 Bashes features live entertainment, adult beverages, and great food. $5.00 cover charge for food and music. Children under 12 are free.
Summer Camp Its not too early to start thinking about summer camps for your children. Come and join one of the best summer camp programs in the area and join us at Montgomery County Parks and Recreations very own Frog Hopper day camp. Click for more information!
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SouthWestern Virginia Meta Leadership Summit for Preparedness- May 18-19 at The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center.
To learn more or to register, click here.
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Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
103 Professional Park Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
p: 540.552.2636 ~ f: 540.552.2639
Email Us: Chamber |
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