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CHAMBER CONNECTION: Week of January 23, 2012 |
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Greetings from Pulaski County
Chamber of Commerce
Dear Member:
This week is going to be a really busy week for the Chamber as a special delegation comprised of our small businesses, industry and government travel to Richmond to meet with our legislators, folks from the Governor's office, and Assistant Secretary of Trade. For almost 20 years we have had a tradition of hosting a dinner in Richmond with our legislators to promote the issues and concerns of Pulaski County. This is a great tradition and one that we all as individuals and businesses need to be grateful for that our community leaders have cultivated. We need to make sure our concerns are HEARD and that we are SEEN in Richmond if we are going to continue to grow and prosper.
Since the Chamber is all about developing good quality relationships I encourage you to take advantage of the monthly Business After Hours we offer. These are great arenas to get your name out there and put a face on your business! What is the one thing we all know? " PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE THEY KNOW"! So come out on Thursday to our first Business After Hours for 2012 sponsored by our friends at ATK at SunTrust in Fairlawn! Bull & Bones at the River is catering so there should be some yummy goodies! Hope to see you there!
Peggy White
540.674.1991
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Forecast for Thursday, Jan. 26: "A Wintery Mix"
Beat the winter doldrums at our first Business After Hours of 2012!
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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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Business After Hours Openings
Thanks to the businesses that have already signed up to host 2012 Business After Hours: ATK & SunTrust Bank, Friends of Pulaski Theatre, Log Cabin BBQ & RU Foundation, Volvo, My Green Life, Contentment on the Cove, and Pulaski Mariners. Only a few slots still available. If you are interested in hosting one of these months, contact the Chamber office right away! |
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Action Group Meetings
Membership:
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 am at Shoney's in Dublin (order lunch from menu; Dutch treat).
Build new relationships and rejuvenate existing ones. First meeting of 2012.
Community Involvement: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 11:30am at MK's in Dublin (order lunch from menu or buffet; Dutch treat).
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.
Tourism/2012 Expo/Air Show: Committees now being formed. To participate and be a part of the event of the year, join us on Thursday, Feb. 9, 4pm at NRV Airport. |
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Play a Round with the Worx
On Fri., May 4 at Pulaski Country Club enjoy breakfast, a.m. tee time, lunch, early p.m. tee 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.
If you are interested in an Eagle ($500) or hole ($100) sponsorship, contact the Chamber today for availability. They are going quickly! Thanks to the following sponsors: - Business After Hours (with The Works) sponsor - BIR Trucking; - Title Sponsor - Log Cabin BBQ; - Albatross Sponsor - James Hardie; - Golf Cart Sponsor - ATK; - Range Sponsor - Member One; - Putting Green Sponsor - State Farm, Webb Donald Don't miss out on promoting your business at the Golf Tournament of the year!
Team slot are filling up quickly. Be a team player like Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, First Bank of Virginia - Radford, Appalachian Power, Pulaski Area Transit, Pulaski Mariners, ATK, James Hardie, State Farm Insurance Webb Donald, Pulaski County Law Enforcement, Dove Windows, Pulaski County, and Electroplate-Rite. This event promises to be an EARLY SELL-OUT! |
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2012 Breakfast Briefings
We are pleased to announce the following Breakfast Briefing Legal Seminars - save the dates, and watch for more details.
Guns, Drugs and Videotape
Thursday, March 22 at 7:30am at MK's
This session will discuss a number of less common but important issues involving workplace premisees issues, substance abuse policies, and workplace privacy concerns. Specifically, this session will discuss the legal issues surrounding guns in the workplace, workplace violence, drug-free workplace programs, and the creation and use of recorded communications in a workplace setting.
Hiring and Firing: Key Steps to Avoiding Litigation
Thursday, August 16 at 7:30 am at MK's
This session will discuss employer best practices when it comes to hiring and firing. It will focus on tips to avoid litigation during the hiring and firing process. In addition, this session will emphasize steps you can take to position your company for a successful defense when litigaiton is unavoidable. |
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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!
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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!
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 New Members
My Green Life
Brenda Turner
4602 Wish Lane, Dublin, VA 24084
Mail: PO Box 309, Newbern, VA 24126
New River Sports
Donald J. Holt
3376 Kirby Road, Draper, VA 24324
BIR Transportation & Truck Repair Jimmy Singh, President 3426 Kirby Road, Draper, VA 24324
Lumnos Networks Treva Carter PO Box 174, 1900 Roanoke Road, Daleville, VA 24083 |
Chamber Spotlight by Sheila D. Nelson
"Effective Business Communication: Honesty Matters!"
Everyone knows honesty is the best policy - and yet there are so many ways we have been taught and encouraged to be dishonest. We need, however, to embrace honesty because it's right, freeing, and effective.
Honesty has been, is, and will continue to be the most valued leadership quality in the workplace. This does not change.
Read More.
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Soaring to New Heights
Kudos...
....to Jason and Paige Pratt, who were named runners-up for the 2012 American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on January 9 at the AFBF annual convention held in Hawaii; and,
....to those of you who are participating in the Chamber's 2012 Action Groups: Community Involvement and Tourism have both enjoyed productive initial meetings, and are moving forward
to make even greater contributions to Pulaski County during the coming year. |
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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
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 5-6pm, Cancer Center Lobby
Topic: Discussion Group
Speaker: Group Participation
Blood Screening/Cancer Screening for Men & Women
The Pulaski Noon Rotary Club and LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski will sponsor the semi-annual Blood/Cancer Screening on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 from 7-10am at LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski main entrance. The snow date is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11.
- Cost $35 for Blood Test (valued in excess of $200)
- Co-pay required for mammogram screening
For an appointment, call Consult A Nurse at 1-877-242-2362 no later than Feb. 3.
- Walk-ins will be accepted at 9am for lab tests only
- Fast for 12 hours before your test
- Bring $35 cash or check payable to "Pulaski Noon Rotary"
- Mammogram appointments require co-pay at time of screening
- Test results mailed within 5-7 business days
For additional information, contact Darlene Edwards at 540-994-8549.
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NRCC Fiddle, Banjo & Dance Club 2011/2012 Schedule
~ 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
The most recent Featured Employees are Donna Gray and Deputy Sheriff Terry Hale.
Read More.
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.
Read More.
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
Grind or Shine
Adversity is the grindstone of life. Intended to polish you up, adversity also has the ability to grind you down. The impact and ultimate result depend on what you do with the difficulties that come your way. Consider the phenomenal achievements of people experiencing adversity.
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