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CHAMBER CONNECTION: Week of January 16, 2012
Greetings from Pulaski County
Chamber of Commerce

 

Dear Member: 

 

Welcome to another great week! There are so many exciting things going on with our members that it is hard to know where to begin!

Last week our Community Involvement Group met at MK's for an open discussion on other ways business could enhance the quality of life in our community! Look for more information and a suvey in weeks to come on that! We need your input! This week the Tourism committte will meet at Fatz on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:30! We need to keep the momentum going on tourism. Last year Bike VA had a major impact on the economy and local businesses by bringing in 2000 riders. This year we have the NRV Skyfest on September 7, 8, 9, and expect to have over 20,000 people! Talk about IMPACT! For information or details please feel free to call me at (540) 674-1991 or visit our website www.pulaskichamber.info or www.nrvairshow.com! Alright, let's get down to business! Have a great week!

 
Peggy White
540.674.1991
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NRV Sky Ad
Forecast for Thursday, Jan. 26: "A Wintery Mix"
Beat the winter doldrums at our first Business After Hours of 2012!
 
a wintery mix
Vol 2 Issue 3


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In This Issue
Business After Hours
Business After Hours Openings
2012 Events
Pick Your Chamber Sponsorship
Think Tourism
New Members
Chamber Spotlight
Soaring to New Heights
Member & Community Events
Recognitions
Thought of the Week
Quick Links 
 







 

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Business After Hours Openings
Thanks to the businesses that have already signed up to host 2012 Business After Hours! Only February and August are still available. If you are interested in hosting one of these months, contact the Chamber office right away! 

2012! What a Year it is Going to Be! We Have Several Major Events Coming Up, Two of Which Will Be Like Never Before!

 

Play a Round with the Worx 

On Fri., May 4 at Pulaski Country Club enjoy breakfast, a.m. tee time, lunch, early p.m. time, dinner and awards, then Business After Hours with the Worx! What a day this is going to be! You will want to play if you are a golfer, but everyone will want to network (and perhaps dance) to the Worx at the Business After Hours. Sponsorships are already being purchased, and teams are signing up! You will want to participate in this day of networking and fun, as well as get your name out to the large number expected to attend! Contact us today to enter your team(s) and check for sponsorship availability - they are going quickly! Download Registration Form Here.
 
Soar to New Heights with the First Ever Business to Public Expo and NRV Skyfest Air Show!
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Sept. 7, 8, 9 at New River Airport in Dublin! You will definitely want to participate in this year's first ever business to public EXPO and get your business name out to approximately 20,000 people expected to attend!
Pick Your Level of Chamber Event Sponsorship Now and Enjoy the Benefits All Year Long!
 
(Plus, Major Sponsors for the Levels Shown Below Will Enjoy a 10% Discount if Signed Up and Paid Before March 1). Who will be the first member to reach each of the other levels? The sooner you qualify the longer your business name appears in Chamber advertising. Contact the Chamber office for availability as they are going fast! If you have not already done so, review the flyer and build your sponsorship level.
 
Click either image below to go directly to the website and obtain your sponsorship!
Flyer Sponsorship

Sponsorship Info
Airshow - Business to Business, Business to Public, Networking, Sales, Promotion
Join the Tourism Group on Wed., Jan. 18 at 11:30am, at Fatz Cafe in Dublin. (Order from lunch menu; Dutch treat.) Whether or not you have already signed up for these groups, any member is invited to attend. It is the first meeting for each and you will want to get in on the beginning of each group if possible. RSVP your attendance by the day before if possible so we will know what size table to reserve for our group. Call 540.674.1991 or email sheilanelson@pulaskichamber.info.
NewMembersNew Members
 
Patricia Aust Weeks
Massage Therapist
PO Box 1269, 1058 Macgill Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
P: 540.922.3793 E: pawmassage1@verizon.net
 
My Green Life
Brenda Turner
4602 Wish Lane, Dubline, VA 24084
Mail: PO Box 309, Newbern, VA 24126
P: 540.674.9434  E: wishmanor@aol.com
 
Chamber Spotlight by Sheila D. Nelson 

      

"Is the Grass Really Always Greener?"

 

     It saddens me that so many citizens of Pulaski County, young and old alike, seem to be lacking in pride in our community.

     For many of the young people, this is a function of age. For decades, young people have always been anxious to graduate from high school so they can live somewhere different to get a job or go to college. Even before graduation, Pulaski County kids want to live in, say, Blacksburg; the mother of a Blacksburg student just this week assured me that the same principle applies to kids in Blacksburg: they want to be in Roanoke.

 

 

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Soaring to New Heights

Kudos... 

....to Mike Barbour, who was recently named Chairman of the Pulaski County School Board, and to Jeff Bain, who was named Vice Chairman;

....to Joe Sheffey for his re-election as Chairman of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, and to Charles Bopp for being named Co-Chair for a two-year term; and,

....Timothy Coakley, M.D. and Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, who has been named the new medical director of the emergency department for LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski.

Members & Community Events

 

Valentines for Veterans Concert

On Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:00pm at the Salem Civic Center, there will be a concert featuring country music star Aaron Tippin. Reserved seating tickets will be available FREE of charge (limit 10). To make a donation to support the 2012 Valentines for Veterans Concert or for additional information, call (540) 855-5096 or toll free 1-888-982-2463, extension 5096.
 
Seminars/Workshops for Non-Profit Organizations
Watch for more info on these upcoming seminars to be offered through New River Community College:
- Customer Service for Non-Profits: Feb 10
- Successful Grant Writing: March 6
- Social Media Marketnig for Non-Profits: March 30
  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEWISGALE HOSPITAL - PULASKIh
Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 5-6pm, Cancer Center Lobby
Topic: Discussion Group
Speaker: Group Participation

Discussion Group for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
Thursday, Jan. 19, 4-5pm, Cancer Center Lobby
This support group is for anyone who is undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy and would like to share their feelings and anxieties with others who are going through similar experiences. This support group will also include family members, caregivers, or support personnel. A medical oncology nurse will be available during the group.

Hip & Knee Replacement Class
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2-4pm, L. Brinkley Eure 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 with any questions. Deadline for sign up is Jan. 16. RSVP to: Consult a Nurse at 1-877-242-2362.

Look Good...Feel Better Costmetic Program (Sponsored by American Cancer Society)
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 5-7pm
Beauty professionals lead the group through a hands-on experience to learn make-up techniques, skin care, nail care, and how to use head coverings such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Please RSVP to 540-994-8549.

Coming in February: Blood Screening / Cancer Screening for Men & Women
The Rotary Club of the NRV and LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski will sponsor the semi-annual Blood/Cancer Screening on Sat., Feb. 4, 2012 from 7-10am at LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski main entrance. The snow date is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 11. Please watch for additional information regarding registration in the local newspapers or contact Darlene Edwards at 540-994-8549.

For additional information, contact Darlene Edwards at 540-994-8549.

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NRCC Fiddle, Banjo & Dance Club 2011/2012 Schedule
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~ 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.

Recognitions

County of Pulaski

The most recent Featured Employees are Donna Gray and Deputy Sheriff Terry Hale.

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Town of Pulaski

The Employee of the Year has been with the Town of Pulaski for approximately 3 1/2 years. This employee has been heavily involved in major Town projects during 2011 that have required the interaction between staff, contractors and the public.

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Town of Pulaski

The Employee of the Month for November 2011 is Officer Seth Greer. The Town of Pulaski Employee of the Month for December 2011 is David Quesenberry, Assistant to the Town Manager.

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Thought of the Week

 

Everyone is Important

 

During Mark's first month of college, the professor gave his students a pop quiz. He was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until he reached the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. He had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would he know her name? He handed in his paper, leaving the last question blank.

 

Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward the quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They each deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello.'" Mark never forgot that lesson. He also learned that her name was Dorothy.

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