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CHAMBER CONNECTION: Week of November 28, 2011 |
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Greetings from Pulaski County
Chamber of Commerce
Dear Member:
Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Last week the Chamber traveled to far Southwest Virginia for the 2011 Southwest Virginia Legislative Breakfast & Forum. It was a great opportunity to meet and greet our Southwest Virginia legislators; Senator Phillip Puckett, Senator Roscoe Reynolds, Senator William Wampler, Delegate Bill Carrico, Delegate Anne Crockett-Stark, Delegate Joe Johnson, Delegate Terry Kilgore, Delegate Will Morefield, Delegate Clarence Phillips. We are already making plans for our annual Richmond trip in January, so if any businesses have issues or concerns that they would like us to carry to Richmond please let us know. There are lots of holiday activities this week so be sure to check the communitity updates. The Chamber's "Fairlawn Holly Trolley Christmas" is Friday night and that event is always fun for the children. Bring them out to Santa's Woodworking Workshop or over to SunTrust to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Ride the Ole Trolley Polor Express to the live Nativity Scene at the Presbyterian Church. Come on out for a singing good time! Warm Regards,
Peggy White
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Holly Trolley Christmas in Fairlawn
On Friday, Dec. 2, the Fairlawn community will once again celebrate the Christmas season from 5-8pm. Join us at SunTrust Bank to visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, see the fire truck, and enjoy crafts and refreshments. Enjoy Santa's Woodworking Workshop at Lowe's, and ride the Ole Town Trolley Polar Express.
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Pulaski Co Chamber Business After Hours
 You will want to come out to this event on Thursday, Dec. 15, and enjoy food, entertainment, and networking in this historic setting. We believe you will be surprised and pleased with the entertainment they have lined up for us - you won't want to miss it!
RSVP to Chamber Office (540) 674-1991 or e-mail sheilanelson@pulaskichamber.info no later than Monday, December 12th.
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Call to Action
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2012, and we need YOUR participation to make it happen! If you understand the value of relationships in business, marketing, commitments, and follow through, we want you involved in one of three Action Groups. Choose the one that would best suit your expertise: community involvement, tourism, or membership. Meetings will begin in January. Please call the Chamber office and let us know which group you want to be a part of. |
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Do you know how much you're paying for your office printer? We do...too much!
kbeckner@blueridgecopier.com
www.blueridgecopier.com
909 Iowa Street
Salem VA 24153
540.389.4400
Cell: 540.815.8212 |
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540.639.0511
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 New Members
Dove Vinyl Windows
Tony Hawks, Plant Manager
4914 Lambert Place, Dublin VA 24084
Nick Rush
PO Box 1591, Christiansburg, VA 24068
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Chamber Spotlight by Sheila D. Nelson
At a recent Reality Day, the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Tech Extension Service attempted to teach the 8th graders in Pulaski County the financial realities of life. New River Community College's Edwards Hall was abuzz throughout the day with nearly four hundred young people learning to make financial decisions utilizing limited resources.
Each one was randomly handed a sheet of paper with his/her occupation, income, marital status, and number of children on it. The sheet had lines to deduct for taxes, savings, housing, food, utilities, transportation, etc. - all normal expenses a household incurs. For the next few hours, the students were told to pretend that they were twenty-six years old.
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Soaring to New Heights
Kudos...
...to Kaylyn Smith, Pulaski County High School Junior Class representative to the Chamber of Commerce, who was recently installed as President of the 4-H Livestock Club for 2011-2012;
....to Jon Fitzwater and Ocal Smith, employees of Appalachian Power Company, for reading to children at local elementary schools as part of Read To Me Day;
....to Pulaski Police Department and PCPC, along with everyone who either helped or turned in medications, for collecting over 58 pounds of unwanted medications during a recent Prescription
Drug Take Back (more than 14,700 pills and various medications in tubes and liquid forms);
....to Christy Rodgers for being chosen the third quarter winner of the 2011 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski; and,
....to Beulah House, celebrating five year of service to the community with an open house on Sunday and Monday, December 4-5. |
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Need Extra Holiday Income?
FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery will need 20,000 Holiday workers (including many right here in the Dublin area) throughout the US and VOLT Workforce Solutions is supplying the delivery drivers. If you meet the requirements for this assignment, you will be provided all the tools and equipment needed to succeed.
Large Format Printer Now at Library
The Pulaski Co. Library has acquired a large format printer and is now making these services available to patrons. Posters or banners can be created in various sizes, including 36" x 48" posters in color or B&W for $5/ea.
Third Annual Governor's Award for Science Innovation
The Science Museum of Virginia is now accepting nominations for this award, which is designed to recognize an emerging company or organization that has made a significant impact in the areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The award will celebrate diversity by recognizing a company or organization that inspires innovation and reinforces the global competitiveness of VA. You are encouraged to nominated one or more Chamber members whose busienss has fewer than 250 employees with focus in the areas mentioned above. For future details and nomination info, contact the Chamber office. Nomination Deadline is Dec. 2.
Pulaski Polar Express
On Thursday, December 15, at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., the Town of Pulaski is hosting Holiday Lights Trolley Tours ($2 per person, children under 8 free). Let's be jolly, come ride the trolley. Sing along to your favorite holiday songs as the trolley takes a scenic ride to view the charming holiday displays in and around Historic Downtown Pulaski. Tours will depart from Maple Shade Parking lot.
Register for the tour by calling 994-8696, ext. 0.
Pulaski Christmas Parade
The Pulaski County Jaycees Christmas Parade will be held in the Town of Pulaski at 7pm on Thurs., Dec. 1. The theme this year is "Christmas: Past, Present & Future."
Dublin Christmas Parade
The Town of Dublin's Christmas Parade will be at 11am on Sat. Dec, 3. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Deanna Hopkins at 540.674.4778.
Judges Needed for District DECA Competition
The District Competition for DECA, high school co-curricular marketing organization, will be held on Fri., Jan. 6, at New River Community College. Students are given "real-world" role plays with problems in various fields and are asked to present their solutions to judges. The time requirement could vary, but judges are usually needed from 1-5pm. Please contact Kim Radford at 540.951.5706 if interested.
The Opening Series - Live at the Merc!
~ Sat., Dec. 10: A Celtic Christmas with Viny Ringrose & Fire in the Kitchen; Doors open at 7pm, Premium seating is $15, general seating is $10. Call early - seating is limited! 540.980.3048 or 800.916.9346.
Also at The Merc:
~ Christmas at The Merc - A Holiday Homecoming. Sat., Dec. 3, 10am-6pm.
Ongoing Events at The Merc:
~ Friday Pie Day: Every Friday fresh baked pies available by the slice or whole.
~ Yoga Class: Every Monday, 6-7pm.
~ Beginner's Yoga (free): Every Wednesday & Friday, 8-8:45am
Visit our website drapermerc.com. for hours, contact info, directions, and more.
Lewis-Gale Hosptial-Pulaski: Look Good...Feel Better Costmetic Program
Sponspored by the American Cancer Society. Tues., Nov 22, 5-7pm in Cancer Center Lobby. Beauty professionals lead the group through a hands-on experience to learn make-up techniques, skin care, nail care, and how to use coverings such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. To RSVP and for additional info contact Darlene Edwards at 540.994.8549.
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 Pulaski County Library on the third Thurs. of each month (Dec. 15) from 10 am-12 noon.
NRCC Fiddle, Banjo & Dance Club 2011/2012 Schedule
 ~ Dec. 10, 2011: Bent Hickory, White Top Mountain ~ Jan. 14, 2012: Upland Express, Buck Mountain Band
~ Feb. 11, 2012: Olen & Frances Gardner, The Slate Mountain Ramblers
~ Mar. 20, 2012: The Blueridge Travelers, The Friday Night Dance Band
~ Apr. 14, 2012: The Adam Larkey Band, White Top Mountain
~ Apr. 28, 2012: Dailey & Vincent, 7:30pm, Admission TBA Free admission unless otherwise noted; donations accepted to help pay band expenses. Doors open at 5pm; live music 6-9pm. Edwards Hall at New River Community College. www.nr.edu/fiddle, 540.674.3600 x4307. |
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Recognitions
County of Pulaski
Employees of the Month for October are Jena Hardy and Corporal Stuart Nelson.
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Town of Pulaski
The Town of Pulaski Employee of the Month for October is Tommy Witten.
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Thought of the Week
"A Lesson From a Mad Hatter"
One of the first things to accomplishing great things in your life is to cease dwelling on teh negative things in your past. carefully assess your present strengths, successes, and achievements. Dwell on those positive events in your life, and quit limiting yoru potential by constantly thinking about what you have done poorly.
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