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ENTREPRENEUR EXPRESS:
MOVING YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Attention Small Business Owners & Potential Entrepreneurs
You are invited and encouraged to attend the Entrepreneur Express Workshop on Thursday, August 19, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, at the New River Valley Competitiveness Center, 6580 Valley Center Drive in Fairlawn. This workshop is designed to deliver practical, hands-on training and provide information on available business resources. Attendees with specific interests or resource needs will receive follow-up attention from the workshop's sponsoring and participating organizations. They include local, state, and federal resource providers. Workshop participants will be introduced to many potential programs of interest to start-up companies and growing small businesses, from business plan counseling through increasing sales and obtaining financing.
Sponsored by: Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; Virginia Economic Bridge; Virginia Department of Business Assistance; New River Valley Competitiveness Center; Wachovia Bank.
Admission is FREE, including breakfast, but advanced registration is required by August 16. Register at: www.vastartup.org or call Pulaski County Chamber Of Commerce at (540) 674-1991.
Reserve your spot today for this session. It could make a big difference in your current or planned business.
PHOTO CONTEST
Send us your best photos, action shots of you experiencing some of the wonderful things you enjoy doing in Pulaski County! Do you love to water ski, jet ski, kayak, canoe, attend Motor Mile, watch baseball, golf, frisbee golf, swim, ride horseback, enjoy a cookout....the list could go on and on. All photos received will be considered for inclusion in the new Pulaski County tourism brochure, and may also appear on the Chamber website and/or other publications. Submission of the photos to this contest constitutes a release of the photos for any use the Chamber might deem fit, including publication, and they become the property of the Chamber. The photos should be e-mailed no later than Friday, August 20, to claudia@pulaskichamber.info or mailed to 4440 Cleburne Blvd., Dublin, VA 24084. Your photo could be sent out to visitors from all over the country!
FROM GOLF BAGS TO BACK PACKS!
We invite you to not only make the deal of a lifetime by impressing your clients at the Chamber's Golf Tournament, but to also make a difference just by participating in the tournament, no matter what level player you are. Our Chamber members have continued to be so supportive, even during the challenging economic times, that we would like to share our blessings by doing something good for the children of the New River Valley.
All profits from the Golf Tournament will be donated to pack food for needy children throughout the area to take home to supplement the meals they are served at school. There is a particular need for provisions for weekend meals.
Every shot you make in this tournament will be a winner, a hole-in- one. Sign up now to do something good for the community and enjoy a pleasant day of golf. Your business will be highlighted as a community hero for your participation.
Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce 2010 Annual Golf Tournament @ Draper Valley Golf Club
Thursday, September 16;
8 a.m. or 1 p.m. tee time
Team & Sponsor Registration
Teams $280 Individuals $70
Teams Pre-Flighted by Handicap;
Competitive & Recreation Awards
for 1st and 2nd Place Teams
Mulligans $5 each/$20 per team
Red Tees $5 each/$20 per team
To sponsor and/or register contact
the Chamber Office at (540) 674-1991
Tournament Sponsorships Available
Eagle Sponsors $500
Corporate recognition
*Official Listing on day of event
*Listing in the Chamber E-Letter
*Listing in the Chamber Newsletter
*Team (4 players)
Hole Sponsorship $100
*Hole sponsor signage on day of event
*Hole Sponsorship listing in the E-letter
Hole Sponsors
*BondCote
*The Inn at Va. Tech
EMPOWERING THE CHANGE
A seminar and workshop promoting a drug-free community Wednesday, September 15 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pulaski Country Club
Pulaski Community Partners Coalition and the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will be bringing area agencies and individuals together to learn about Environmental Strategies and how we can implement them in our community. Our morning speaker will be Shannon Weatherly from the President's Office on National Drug Control Policy. This is a rare chance to tap into the expertise at the table, so please plan to attend. Official invitations will go out in August.
FIVE STAR MARKETING & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of this five star opportunity to showcase your business by sponsoring the Monday Morning ChamberConnection E-letter. This publication goes out to over 300 Members. The cost is only $50 per month with a two month maximum if others are waiting.
Paper newsletter (only four issues a year):
3rd quarter sponsorship: to go out in late Sept.
(inserts due Thursday, Sept. 23)
4th quarter sponsorship: to go out early Dec.
(inserts due Thursday, December 2)
$250 will allow you to sponsor either of these issues. Your ad will be featured on the outside of the newsletter, and you may include a free insert in the issue you sponsor.
The third five star opportunity available at this time is an insert in the quarterly newsletter. For only 20 cents a copy you put your information in the hands of 500 potential customers. This beats other direct mail opportunities by a long shot!
Contact the Chamber office to take advantage of any of these great marketing and advertising opportunities at (540) 674-1991 or e-mail: peggywhite@pulaskichamber.info
2010 VIRGINIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
Once again this year, the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will be co-sponsoring this seminar to be presented by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkiwitz, PC. It will be held on Thursday, September 2 at Hungry Mother State Park. Any member of our Chamber will get $25 off the $125 registration fee for the seminar. For more information and/or to register, contact Laralee F. Harkleroad at (423) 928-0181 or e-mail: lharkleroad@bakerdonelson.com
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Cripple Creek Music Hall
Stephen M. Hensley
P. O. Box 942
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540) 819-0057
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Christy Straight, Secretary
NRVPDC
6580 Valley Center Dr., Suite 124
Fairlawn, VA 24141
(540) 639-9313, X 209
Fax: (540) 831=6093
Fairlawn Tire & Auto
Kevin M. Cressell, Owner
7411 Peppers Ferry Blvd.
Fairlawn, VA 24141
(540) 639-3790
(Automotive: tires, brakes, alignments)
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10 (and 1/2) trends to watch for 2010: (from Entrepreneur)
1. Economic Turmoil
It's not the $700 billion bank bailout. And no, it's not the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.The real economic stimulus is...wait for it...the recession. That's right, the Great Recession. This upside-down economy is creating entrepreneurial opportunities aplenty, so long as you can deal with a situation about as stable as a lava flow. Results from Challenger, Gray & Christmas' job market index revealed that 8.7 percent of job seekers gained employment by starting their own businesses in second quarter 2009 - way, way up from a record low of 2.7 percent during the last quarter of 2008.
Even in finance, confidence and risk tolerance are on the rise. IbisWorld, an industry market research firm, expects that after a great purge, loan brokerage services will see 40 percent growth in 2010.
2. Green Power
Thanks to government incentives and changing public sentiment, clean energy is the most popular kid on the green movement block. The stimulus plan poured billions into renewable energy, automakers are all but predicting electric gridlock within the next few years, and everyone who's anyone in the electric power industry is investing in the "smart grid." If the money being thrown around is any indication, that's just the tip of the slowly melting iceberg. Cleantech Group, an industry research firm, reports venture capital investment in clean technology - including solar, biofuels, batteries and the smart grid - overtook IT and biotech for the biggest piece of the VC pie. The sector swiped 27 percent of all investment dollars in the third quarter - that's $1.6 billion.
3. The Senior Market
Bladders have never been bigger or badder. Same with vision care, cosmeceuticals and pretty much every other business associated with aging. You name it - catered tea parties, tech assistance, medical waste disposal, senior dating sites - you can profit from it. So forget how unsexy it sounds, because businesses aimed at retiring boomers are, well, booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the aging-services industry, composed of home healthcare, elderly and disabled services and community care facilities for the elderly, make up three of the top 10 industries with the fastest employment growth. The Chronicle of Higher Education even named gerontology one of the "hottest" academic fields of the future. For instance, this fall, the University of Southern California debuted a new master's degree in aging-services management to meet the growing interest in the field.
4. Discount Retail
Everyone's eating lower on the food chain these days. Consumer spending is down more than 30 percent from this time last year, to an average of $57 a day, according to a Gallup poll. And even those who can still afford to spend are beset by "luxury shame," which means high-end retailers are out, and discount shopping is in. Wal-Mart's earnings increased more than 5 percent this year, while Neiman Marcus reported a 14.8 percent drop in sales. And the dollar store? Long the domain of low-income shoppers and random cheapskates, dollar stores are doing brisk business with the middle class. Family Dollar saw record net income in 2009. It jumped 25 percent, to $291.3 million.
Another hand-me-down from the weak economy: Resale shops. In 2009, secondhand shops increased revenue by $223.3 million, according to IbisWorld. The National Association of Resale Professionals reports that secondhand stores had an average 31 percent increase in business this year. Upton Cheapskate - a fledgling fashion-centric resale exchange franchise - opened two locations this year, with four more on the way.
5. Local Business
Demand is exploding for locally grown and made products - which means more support for mom-and-pop stores. The dividend: For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $68 comes back to the community. Only $43 recirculates from national chain stores.
The "buy local" ethos has its roots in the farmers markets movement: There are almost 5,000 farmers markets across the country, the result of more than 5 percent annual growth for the past five years, according to the Department of Agriculture. Nearly 60 percent of consumers say they try to shop at a farmers market. Wal-Mart and Safeway recently added "Locally Grown" sections to their produce departments, and the USDA launched a "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" marketing campaign.
6. Education
Huge numbers of people are going back to school - ducking the bad economy, retraining for new jobs, even reinventing themselves completely. Total enrollment at universities and colleges is close to 12 million and climbing, says IbisWorld senior analyst Toon van Beeck, most likely because of unemployment. Or, as van Beeck puts it: "They're up-skilling." Certainly, 2010 will be a good year for higher learning institutions: Revenue is expected to grow 4.9 percent, to $421 billion. Enrollment at less expensive junior colleges, trade schools and online universities is also on the rise, particularly since student loan financing is still in short supply.
Neumont University, a computer science school near Salt Lake City, Utah, with accelerated degree programs, entices students with postgraduate employment rates of 85 percent to 95 percent within the first 60 days, even during the recession. "Some students have launched a company while in school and made it their career," university President Edward Levine says. "We'll be offering a new degree in Digital Entrepreneurship in 2010, and there should be a high proportion of adult learners in the first group of students."
7. Parental Outsourcing
Taking care of the kids, scrubbing the toilets, checking in on Mom, helping with homework, coaching Little League - more people than ever are paying professionals to do their domestic chores. The trend even has a name: Parental outsourcing.
It's something of a surprise, since recessions tend to affect the middle class more dramatically than the wealthy, and some services that seem like luxuries are still thriving. But the numbers tell the story. For example, revenue for tutoring, test prep and driving schools is expected to increase $100 million, to more than $7 billion in 2010. Sports coaching expects a 4 percent increase next year.
8. Health and Wellness
Healthcare reform, aging baby boomers, more emphasis on preventive care - all of these things and more are fueling growth in health and wellness businesses. Healthcare and social assistance topped the industry growth charts this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with second quarter revenue of $452.5 billion, up 3 percent from the previous quarter.
Home care was the No. 1 growing industry from 2004 to 2009, averaging yearly increases of more than 7 percent, according to IbisWorld. In-home care already employs a staggering 1.33 million people, and revenue is expected to grow beyond $72 billion by 2011.
And whatever form the government's healthcare act finally takes, it is likely to boost the number of consumers for health services.
9. Texas
Weird as it may be, there's an undeniable pull toward the secessionist state.
Pick any 2009 economic rankings list and the "Texaplex" cities - Houston, Dallas, Forth Worth, San Antonio and Austin - will have nabbed a spot or three. Austin and Dallas are counted among The Wall Street Journal's top Youth Magnet cities, and Texas cities were half of the Brooking Institution's list of top 10 strongest metro areas. Texas dominated 2009's lists of best relocation destinations, home-building markets and job-creation cities. This very magazine also named Austin one of its own Best Cities for Small Businesses.
"Texas has fared this recession better than most other parts of the country," says Brad Burke, managing director of Rice University's Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship. "The state became much more diversified over the last decade. It's investing (billions) in growth industries."
10. Affordable Alcohol
We're still drinking like fish - only now we're doing it at home with cheaper booze.
The alcoholic beverage industry has been growing steadily for the past three years and is expected to reach a record $455 billion in 2009. But analysts say it is specifically the more affordable packaged adult beverages that ring up big sales during a downturn. The story is more sober when the drinking is done in bars: 24 percent of wine drinkers say they are choosing les expensive bottles, according to Nielsen market research, and about one-third of beer, wine and spirits consumers are ordering fewer drinks.
"Consumers are clearly focused on value and in many cases, altering their shopping behavior in order to get the most for their money," says Danny Brager, vice president of beverage/alcohol at Nielsen.
10 ½. Pets
Nobel laureate Albert Schweitzer once said, "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats"
Maybe he was onto something. The recession may have demolished the manufacturing and financial services sectors, but the pet industry? Totally fine. Owners may be skimping on themselves, but certainly not their four-legged, furry, feathered or finned friends.
Earlier this year, the American Pet Products Association revealed total pet spending in 2008 topped a whopping $43 billion. The forecast for 2009 is $45.4 billion.
To put that truly enormous number in perspective, consider that the amount is more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world.
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Building Green
Continuing our discussion from last week on Why Restaurant Owners Should Go Green, we will continue this week with some practical ways for doing it. For new or renovated operations, it is possible to "build green." For existing operations, it is possible to become greener through approaches that include conserving energy, reducing water usage, and decreasing food waste.
Building Green:
If you are opening a new restaurant, thinking about renovations, or just taking notes for future locations, there are several creative ways to keep the environment in mind.
To conserve energy, use natural light whenever possible. This will naturally warm the space and reduce electricity consumption. Kitchens should be designed around energy-efficient appliances and equipment. Rooftops can be painted to reflect sunlight and lower air conditioning costs. An upfront investment in high-quality, efficient products will save significant cash down the road.
Also consider using products that contain recycled materials. There are numerous tiles, decors, centerpieces, and light fixtures made from recycled glass. Old wooden doors make great tabletops or hostess stands. Look for restaurant furniture auctions. These events often showcase retro materials, hard-to-find novelties, and even antiques.
Finally, be sure to seek out sustainable building materials. Bamboo is harder than most woods and is fast-growing and rapidly renewable. Sisal fiber contains low or zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This product safeguards indoor air quality by reducing emissions from paints and adhesives, and minimizes sound transmission within the building. Granite alternatives that are made from recycled newsprint look great and make excellent countertops.
Conserve Energy:
Conserving energy is a great way to help the environment and reduce costs. Virtually every restaurant can employ numerous free or inexpensive techniques for cutting back on electricity use.
A few examples:
Unplug and turn off: When devices that run on electricity are not in use, unplug them. This includes computers, electronics, coffee machines, the POS system, and any small appliance. Turn off lights and cooking hoods when they are not in use. Consider installing motion detectors in storerooms, offices, and restrooms, and set lights on timers. Replace lighting: Replace incandescent light bulbs with longer Lasting CFL or LED lights. Don't forget exit signs-traditional Signage can be replaced with LED exit lighting. Clean and maintain: Clean equipment uses energy more efficiently. Regularly dust all appliances, top to bottom. Also perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and major equipment.
Decrease Water Usage:
Water usage is another area where restaurants can do their part to help the environment while saving money. Tips include only serving customers water upon request and running dishwashers only when they are full. Opportunities for water conservation exist in all areas of the operation:
Kitchen: Turn off the continuous flow used to clean drain trays of the beverage island. Clean the trays only as needed. Reuse water from steam tables to wash down the cooking area. Recycle water where feasible, consistent with state and county requirements. For example, consider recalculating rinse water from the dishwater to the garbage disposal.
Bar: Don't use running water to melt ice in the sink strainers.
Investigate installing automatic shut-off faucets for the bar sink.
Maintenance: Check for leaks and turn off any unnecessary flows. Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets. (A leaky toilet can waste more than 50 gallons of water a day). Reduce the water used in toilet flushing by adjusting the vacuum flush mechanism or installing toilet tank displacement devices. Switch from wet or steam carpet cleaning methods to dry powder methods and instruct the clean-up crew to use less water for mopping.
Reduce Waste:
Today, food waste losses account for up to $30 to $40 billion per year in restaurants and convenience stores. Less than 3% of food waste is currently recovered. Other types of waste occur as well, including waste in beverages, paper products, chemicals, and more. Programs to reduce waste, particularly food waste, can result in both economic and societal benefits.
Economic benefits: From an economic perspective, developing a food waste reduction program can decrease disposal fees, lower sewer treatment and electricity costs, and decrease purchasing costs because the restaurant only buys what is needed. The extra food that is present at the end of a shift contributes greatly to the amount of food waste and affects an operation's food cost percentage. Using prep sheets that base production on actual sales history and projections, instead of, "well, we've always made this much," will help decrease the amount of food leftover, thereby lowering food costs. Societal benefits: Donating food can assist people and animals in need. It can also be used for industrial purposes and composting. (In addition, donations can result in tax deductions).
A good first step in developing a food waste reduction program is conducting a food waste audit. Track and collect data on the types and amounts of each food scrap item. The quality of the food scraps and the estimated generation rate will help determine how to reduce the amount of food waste and divert it for useful purposes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created the Food Waste Recovery Hierarchy to prioritize different methods for reducing surplus food. The levels of this hierarchy are:
Source reduction: Based on the outcome of the food waste audit, operators can change their operations to reduce unused food. Operators can talk with their suppliers about products that are packaged in ways that can reduce the amount of material being disposed. For example, consider buying products in concentrate form, using refillable condiment bottles, buying shelf-stable food in bulk, or purchasing recycled paper products.
Feed people: Unsold or excess food that meets quality and safety standards can be donated to food banks. Many national and local food recovery programs offer free pickups and containers. The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (Public Law 104-210) protects food donors from legal liability.
Feed animals: Determine if local farmers or zoos use food scraps as animal feed. There may also be nearby companies that convert food scraps into animal food products.
Industrial uses: Waste oils, fat, and grease can be rendered into a raw material to make biodiesel, soaps, and cosmetics.
Composting: Food scraps can be composted either at a composting facility or on-site. Contact your local or state environmental agency to find out more about composting options in your area.
Use of landfills and incineration, which is common today, is the last resort for food, only after the other options have been exhausted.
Become "Certified Green"
One way that operators can demonstrate their environmental commitment is by becoming a Certified Green Restaurant. This is a certification offered by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a non-profit, national environmental organization. (www.dinegreen.com)
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Are You Up to Date? Vaccinate!!!
AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH.
The goal of this observance is to increase awareness about immunizations Across the life span, from infants to the elderly.
August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to catch up on their vaccinations. Parents are enrolling their children in school, students are entering college, and healthcare workers are preparing for the upcoming flu season.
WHY ARE IMMUNIZATIONS IMPORTANT?
Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated wild poliovirus in the United States, and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases. But despite these efforts, people in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases. By staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, their families and friends and their communities from serious, life-threatening infections.
WHO SHOULD BE IMMUNIZED?
Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting community effort regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background or country of origin. Recommended vaccinations begin soon after birth and continue throughout life. Being aware of the vaccines that are recommended for infants, children, adolescents, adults of all ages and seniors, and making sure that we receive these immunizations, are critical to protecting ourselves and our communities from disease.
WHEN ARE IMMUNIZATIONS GIVEN?
Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, Most vaccines are given during the first five to six years of life. Other immunizations are recommended during adolescent or adult years and, for certain vaccines, booster immunizations are recommended throughout life. Many vaccines are recommended for persons in various age categories who meet the age requirements and lack evidence of immunity. Some are recommended if some other risk factor is present, on the basis of medical, occupational, lifestyle, or other indications. Vaccines against certain diseases that may be encountered when traveling outside of the U.S. are recommended for travelers to specific regions of the world.
Check with your primary care physician soon to make sure you are up-to-date on all the vaccinations your age, health status, and lifestyle require.
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KUDOS:
...to Pulaski Community Hospital, which hosted a most interesting and enjoyable Business After Hours on Thursday evening, August 5th, in their Cancer Care Center. Guests were given the opportunity to view some of the latest technological advances in the treatment of cancer, including a new linear accelerator, which is now available right here in Pulaski County.
...to all our members who so graciously responded to our request for items to include in the gift bags for the new teachers joining the Pulaski County School System this fall;
...to all those who contributed toward meeting the $25,000 Goal for The Southwest Times Digitization Project by the July 31 Deadline.
RECOGNITIONS:
County of Pulaski
Anthony Akers and Jim Davis have been named Featured Employees for Pulaski County for the month of August.
Anthony Akers has worked for Pulaski County for approximately 15 years, beginning his service as the County's Office on Youth Director. He currently serves as the County's Community Activities Director. Anthony oversees the operations and maintenance of the County's many parks, including Randolph Park, which is in its
10th year of operation.
Anthony enjoys his work as the Community Activities Director and states the most rewarding part of his job is "seeing kids smile." His accomplishments to date include the renovation and expansion of Central Gym, the establishment of afterschool programs at various schools in the County, and completion of local government managers training offered through Virginia Tech.
Anthony has a family which includes his wife Jody, son Alex, daughter Alaina, and son Ayden. He attends the Pulaski Church of God and enjoys teaching Sunday School and being involved in the Community Outreach Ministry. He also enjoys spending time with his family and being on the New River.
Sheriff Jim Davis has spent his entire 30-year career in law enforcement, the majority of which has been serving the citizens of Pulaski County. His career at the Sheriff's Office has included serving in communications as a dispatcher, uniformed patrol division and criminal investigations before moving into management.
As County Sheriff, Jim Davis is responsible for the overall law enforcement in the County, coordination with police departments serving both the towns of Dublin and Pulaski and in serving court orders within both the incorporated and unincorporated parts of the County. He is also responsible for the implementation of mutual aid agreements with adjacent localities. Sheriff Davis has successfully investigated a number of high profile cases and serious crimes with very positive results.
Jim and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters and are active in church and community affairs.
Town of Pulaski
The Employee for the Month of July 2010 is Sergeant Brandon Hamblin of the Fire Department. Sergeant Hamblin has been employed by the Town of Pualski for five years and a member of the Fire Department for eight years.
Sergeant Hamblin is also a certified Fire Officer I, Fire Instruction I and Rope Rescue Operations Phase II through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, where he is also certified to teach Firefighter I and II classes. Sergeant Hamblin is a member of the Pulaski Fire Department Rope Rescue Team, a Volunteer with the Newbern Fire Department with the rank of Captain and a member of the Pulaski County Wildland Fire
Crew.
Recently there was a dairy fire in Newbern. Pulaski responded with mutual aid, as did 9 other departments. Sergeant Hamblin worked the fire. The structure was owned by his family and Brandon did not allow personal feelings to interfere with his judgment. He made precise, sound decisions and safety was his top concern.
Sergeant Hamblin was nominated because his dedication to life, safety and the well-being of the citizens of both the Town and County is unsurpassed and something of which we can all be proud. He has a can do attitude, makes well thought out, calm decisions and always has a genuine concern for the citizens he protects, and his counterparts, team members and subordinates.
In addition to the honor of receiving the Employee of the Month Award, Sergeant Hamblin will receive an additional paid day off from the Town and be eligible for the Employee of the Year Award at the end of the year.
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MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS |
PULASKI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Reaching Out Support Group and Breast Cancer Support Group Combined
Tuesday, August 10, 5 - 6 p.m. at NRVCCC Lobby
Topic: Changes in Health Care Reform
Speaker: Elyse Politi, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program with Agency on Aging
Hip & Knee Replacement Class
Thursday, August 19, 2 - 4 p.m., L. Brinkley Eure Education Building
This class is for people scheduled for surgery or thinking about having surgery. You will be taught by Physical Therapists and Registered Nurses. Content includes hospital information and procedures, exercises prior to and after surgery, treatment to get you back on your feet. Discussion about insurance and planning for your care after discharge. Please call (540) 994-8451 for any questions. Deadline for sign up is August 16. RSVP to: Consult a Nurse at 1-877-242-2362
For additional information, contact
Darlene Edwards at (540) 994-8549
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
New River Resource Authority is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event in the rear parking lot of Radford High School on Saturday, August 14, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scott Recycling will also be there to collect electronic materials and Kodiak will be there for document shredding. For more information, contact Joe Levine at (540) 674-1677.
FAIRLAWN TIRE & AUTO NOW OPEN!!!
Our new member, Fairlawn Tire & Auto, would like to announce that they are now open and are a full -service auto shop. They are open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday. The location is 7411Peppers Ferry Blvd. in Fairlawn. For more information, call (540) 639-3790.
HELP FEED OUR COMMUNITY
Join us on August 14 at Motor Mile Speedway as ATK sponsors the Late Model
Race & Community Food Drive. All food donated at this race event will support the New River Community Action's mission to promote and support the well-being and self-reliance of individuals, families and communities.
Non-perishable food items needed:
Soup
Canned Meats (Tuna, SPAM, Vienna Sausage, Potted Meat, etc.)
Boxed Spaghetti
Spaghetti Sauce
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit
Rice & Pasta
Jam/Jelly
Canned Stew
Canned Vegetables
Boxed Cereal
Boxed Mac & Cheese
Each family that drops off non-perishable food items at the ATK table in the Fan Zone from 2 - 7 p.m. will received (1) Food Voucher for: (1) 20 oz. Coke Product (1) Hot Dog. Limit 1 coupon per family. Valid for August 14th, 2010 ONLY.
COFFEE BUY THE BOOK
Sign up for your summer package today and receive a FREE membership Card that entitles you to a summer of fun for adults and children.
"Book" The Ultimate Vacation Members Enjoy:
Weekly Book Discounts
VIP Passes to "Meet The Author" events
Participation in Book Discussion Groups
Prizes - Drawings - Raffles
1 FREE coffee/Tea with any Purchase
Paranormal Romance/Fantasy Book Club
August 11, 6:30 p.m., "Infected" by Scott Sigler
Crochet and Knitting/Spinning Club
Wednesday, August 11, 11 a.m. and Friday, August 20, 6 p.m
Coffee and Tea Lovers Poetry Jam
August 27, 7 p.m.
Featuring Katherine Chantel reading from her "A Tea Lovers Journey" And Chelsea Adams reading from her chapbook "Java Poems." Guitarist Bill Adams will play backup swing and jazz melodies.
Recipe Of The Month Club
August 28, 6 p.m. - Cookout
For more information, call Tracey at 980-4424.
WEST WIND FARM VINEYARD & WINERY
Summer Saturdays: Music, Food, Wine, Non-alcoholic beverages, Fun
Sept. 4, 5 - 8 p.m. : Big Blues Beat (Oldies, blues)
Wine & Swine 2010:
Oct. 9, 4 - 7 p.m.: Travelers Revision (Oldies, Rock)
$10 admission per person.
For more information, call (276) 699-2020 or visit westwinewine.com
FAIRGROUNDS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sept. 11 Horse Auction (276) 620-6116
Sept. 18 - 19 Lions Flea Market (540) 980-0071
Sept. 25 Lord's Acre Sale (540) 980-0631
Oct. 2 Simmental Sale (276) 677-3255
Oct. 15 - 17 High School Rodeo (tentative)(540) 980-6914
Nov. 7 - 8 Lions Christmas Craft Show (540) 674-1682
WARNER ON YOUR CORNER
Representatives from Senator Mark Warner's office will be traveling around the Commonwealth to meet with individual Virginians who have specific issues dealing with federal agencies. They will be at the Pulaski County Library from 10 a.m. - noon on the third Thursday of each month (Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16).
RACK CARD SPECIAL TO ALL PULSKI CO. CHAMBER MEMBERS
Wordsprint would like to offer a monthly Rack Card Special to all Pulaski County Chamber members. These are top-quality 4x9 cards, full color both sides, on study gloss card stock.
For further details and prices, contact Chris DiYorio at (276) 228-6608.
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"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."
British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE
Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
4440 Cleburne Blvd., Suite B
Dublin, VA 24084
Phone: 540-674-1991
E-Mail: pcchamber1@swva.net
Website: www.pulaskichamber.info |
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