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A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Honors Natalie Babson, Welcomes New Board, Names Award Winners
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ongtime Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce member, volunteer, Ambassador, and Board member Natalie Babson was honored during recent virtual Annual Meeting. Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce also introduced a new Board of Directors, honored a number of members for their support in 2020, and gave tribute to a longtime board member and former board president at its recent virtual Annual Banquet. Held in February, the event – presented by Go Prime Mortgage – included a virtual silent auction, a Holly Springs economic forecast, videos by Chamber Champions and the Town of Holly Springs, shoutouts to the Town of Holly Springs, the Holly Springs Co-Working Station, the Pop-Up Market Holly Springs, AngelFund Holly Springs and Launch Holly Springs. As the Chamber thanked the 2020 board for its service, it paid special tribute to Natalie Babson – who is stepping down after seven years on the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Babson spent five of those years on the Executive Board, and also spent six years as a Chamber Ambassador. “Her contribution to the Holly Springs business community and community at-large were only surpassed by her enormous heart and generous spirit,” said Chante Pickard, the former Executive Director of the Chamber – who just returned in that capacity. “Even upon leaving the Holly Springs area for an employment opportunity in Greensboro, she continued her volunteer service for the Chamber remotely and was to many, their mentor and all-around think tank.”
CHANTE PICKARD RETURNING AS HSCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomed back Chante Pickard as the organization's Executive Director recently. “In addition to her previous experience with the Chamber, Pickard is nearing the completion of her MBA – so she is uniquely positioned to continue our existing initiatives and carry us to the next level of engagement and innovation in the Holly Springs business community,” said Karen Shore, on behalf of the HSCC Board of Directors. “Her creativity and personal brand of magic helped grow our Chamber's success to new and exciting levels during her previous tenure and we can't wait to see where we go from here,” Shore continued. Pickard can be reached by visiting hollyspringschamber.org or calling 919-567-1796.
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Natalie Babson
(Natalie Babson’s) contribution to the Holly Springs business community and community at-large were only surpassed by her enormous heart and generous spirit. CHANTE PICKARD Holly Springs Executive Director
Babson also was presented with two special custom “bobbleheads” of herself – one to remain on display at the Chamber office – from Justin Sellers, Outgoing Chamber Chair. Several awards were presented during the video meeting, including: n Chris Cook (Modern Woodmen of America): Ambassador of the Year n Tonya Palumbo (T&T Photography): Volunteer of the Year n Pace Yourself Run Company: Business of the Year n Chanel Wilkins (Agents of Clean): Parrish “Ham” Womble Distinguished Service Award n Justin Sellers (Coastal Plain League), Heart of Holly Springs Award The 2021 Chamber Board of Directors includes: Beth Martinez de Andino (Chair); Sellers (Past Chair); Palumbo (Chair Elect); Chris Goins, Secretary; Ben Mathew, Treasurer; Amy Short; Anna Johnston; Chris Edwards; Diane Kinlaw; Karen Shore; Tom Cox; Ryan Monteleone; Rick Grant; and Nicole Meggerson de Martinez. Among the 2021 Chamber Ambassadors are: Chanel Wilkins; Chris Cook; Cyndy Sanders; David Whittingham; Lisa Zilli; Nash Atkins; Rich Keck; Tonya Palumbo; and Trisha Schwartz For more information on the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce – or to see a current list of events and activities – visit hollyspringschamber.org or call 919-567-1796. Chamber offices are located at 344 Raleigh St #100 in Holly Springs.
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