Business Outlook Spring 2015

Business Outlook Spring 2015

A quarterly publication of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch

INSIDE: Small Business of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2 Board Member Spotlights . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.3 Meet Me In The Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 Administrative Professionals Luncheon. Pg. 5 Community Pride Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 5 18th Charity Ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pgs. 6-8 Upcoming Chamber Events. . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 7 Board/Ambassadors/Staff . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 9 Chamber Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pgs. 10-11

Danny Wright named 2014 Citizen Of The Year The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 78 years at its annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Tuesday, March 31. The event was held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center, with around 400 in attendance.

Keynote speaker for the evening was Congressman George Holding. He discussed inter national af fairs and our national defense in summarizing his recent return from a trip to Jordan, where he and other U.S. of ficials focused on the state of affairs in that region.

An annual highlight of the event is when the chamber recognizes an outstanding citizen who contributes to the local community. This year, 2013 Citizen of the Year Dr. Marion Lark presented the 2014 Citizen of the Year Award to Danny Wright.

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Marion Lark (left), the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Citizen of the Year, presents the 2014 Citizen of the Year award to Danny Wright during the chamber’s membership meeting and banquet March 31.

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Quick Print honored as 2014 small business of the year The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Franklin, Granville and Warren County chambers and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center, hosted the 2015 Small Business Luncheon in a collaborative effort again this year.

The event was held at Henderson Country Club on Wednesday, May 6.

CenturyLink was once again the presenting sponsor for the event.

Ever y year since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) website states, “We recognize that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.”

As part of National Small Business Week, the SBA takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Of those small businesses and their owners the organization says, “Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st centur y jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.” This local annual spring luncheon is a part of the national effort to recognize the merits of small businesses within every community.

After lunch and a keynote address, the event concluded with the presentation of the Vance County Small Business of the Year, a title awarded for the 14th consecutive year. This year’s recipient is Quick Print of Henderson.

In business for more than 28 years, Quick Print continues to honor its mission “to provide the highest quality of fset and digital printing at an affordable price with exceptional turnaround times.” Quick Print was established in 1981 and since that time, technology in the printing industr y has dramatically changed. With the need for faster and faster turnaround

times, Quick Print became the area’s first instant printer.

“We specialized in ‘while you wait’ printing and copying and today, after 28 years of service in the area, we still specialize in fast turnaround times and quality printing,” said owner Warren Nelms.

“The company’s website promotes Quick Print as ‘Your Neighborhood Printer,’ and those who nominated the business for this award tout them as such. Warren and wife Jeannie have served the community well and they continue to give back,” said Chamber President John Barnes while presenting the award.

Specializing in all types of printing including offset, digital color copies and wide-format, Quick Print can reproduce your camera-ready artwork or design the artwork for you. They of fer free quotes on your printing needs and are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To contact Quick Print, call 252492-8905 or go to www.quickprint.biz.

Franklin, Granville and Warren County awarded Small Business of the Year honors for their counties as well, and those winners are Franklin County - KARTS, Granville County - F.O. Finch Insurance Agency, and Warren County - Quilt Lizzy.

Former recipients of the Vance County award include Satter white Point Marina, Dataforge, Johnson’s Block & Concrete Company Inc., City Tire Inc., Henderson Wellness Center, Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses Inc., Ballet Ar ts, Interiors Downtown, Fogg’s Exxon, Vance Furniture, Gray’s Gourmet, The Peanut Roaster and Raemac Transportation.

Above right: Chamber President John Barnes (second from left) presents the 2014 Small Business of the Year Award to Warren and Jeannie Nelms (center).

They are joined by Centurylink representatives Stephanie Cashwell (far left) and Dacia Labounty (far right), and Tany Weary, directory of the VanceGranville Community College Small Business Center.

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Board Member Spotlights In an effort to introduce the membership to the chamber board of directors, brief biographies on each member will be featured throughout the year. This edition features a welcome letter by 2015 chairperson Tanya Evans and a biography on the 2014 chairperson, Jenny Hester.

Tanya Evans 2015 boar d chair and community relations manager at Duke Energy Dear chamber members, As the new year begins, I am honored to take the helm as chair of the chamber’s board of directors. My predecessor, Jenny Hester, led the board to significant achievements in 2014 and, as any good leader does, prepared our chamber for a successful transition of leadership. She has my sincere gratitude. I am also grateful to my fellow board members, a terrific group of professionals who dedicate their time and considerable talents to ensuring the healthy growth of our regional business community.

For the past several years I have par ticipated in this dynamic group and have witnessed their enthusiasm and commitment to the success of our membership and the business community.

Without a doubt, we are ver y for tunate to have John Bar nes as our president, whose professional dedication and personal energy have lifted the chamber’s brand to the attention of business

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and public of ficials at state level. Suppor ted by a talented and committed staff, John continues to drive our chamber for ward into an exciting future.

As we embark on 2015, it’s more important than ever to thank our members. YOU are the reason for the Chamber and its successes, and everything we do is about YOU. I encourage you to get involved this year by using our resources, attending events, and, most of all, by communicating to us how we can help you to succeed. In tur n, it will

build your business and build our community!

With best regards, Tanya Evans, Community Relations Manager Duke Energy

Jenny Hester 2014 board chair and co-owner of Prim Residential Rentals and Development Jenny is a native of Woodland and a graduate of Chowan College. She has lived in Henderson since 1971 and is co-owner of Prim Residential Rentals and Development with her husband, Tommy Hester Jr. Jenny has worked on numerous committees in Henderson, including the business growth and development committee where she ser ved as chairwoman. She has also served two successive terms (three years each) on the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Board, serving as the chairperson the last year.

Jenny was a participant of LeaderJenny Hester ship Vance and was in the first graduating class of the program.

Jenny said, “I love Henderson and where she is an active member. Her have committed myself to work hard interests are gardening, reading and to promote the city and county to boating on Kerr Lake. Her favorhelp all of the Chamber members to ite pastime is spending time with her three grandchildren. She is the succeed in their business ventures.”

Jenny is someone who enthusi- proud mother of a daughter and son, astically embraces whatever oppor- Hope and Tim, and three grandchiltunities are presented. Her experi- dren. ences have instilled in her a strong genuine character and made her Save money at the pumps with a person who conquers difficulties, overcomes the Shell’s Drive for Five card! adversity and keeps working towards her goals, not letting obstacles stop her.

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Meet Me in the Street on May 15

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host another season of “Meet Me in the Street,” a series of concer ts offered free to the local community.

Centur yLink will be the presenting sponsor for the three concer ts of 2015, marking the 15th season for these popular events.

The first concert for the year will be held Friday, May 15, and will feature The Holiday Band. The band has been per forming for nearly 21 years. Based in North Carolina, The Holiday Band has played dates in 11 states. Notable per formances include The Lincoln Center in New York, The House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, Carnival cr uise on The Inspiration, Grove Park Inn in Asheville and Carolina Inn in Pinehurst. The band has been voted group of the year, has won many other awards in Carolina beach music and is known for being one of the most versatile bands around with a wide range of musical styles on their set list.

The second concer t is set for Thursday, Aug. 27, and will feature The Konnection.

The third and final concert of the season is on Friday, Sept. 18, and will feature Steve Owens & Summertime.

Sponsors for this year’s concer t series are: Centur yLink, presenting sponsor; Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center and Toyota of Henderson, gold sponsors; Mars Petcare, Wal-Mart DC 6091 and Wake Electric Membership Corporation, silver sponsors; and Sam’s Club, Satter white Point Marina and AA Self Storage, bronze sponsors.

Contributing Sponsors are Henderson Wellness Center, Franklin Brothers Nursery, KARTS and Kerr Lake Cornhole, Vinyl Graphics and Woodforest Bank.

Food Sponsors are Chick-fil-A of Henderson, Coca-Cola and Harris Wholesale.

Media Sponsors for the event are The Daily Dispatch, WIZS 1450 AM and WLUS 98.3 FM. All concerts are free to the public and will be held at the corner of Nor th Gar nett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.

For more information and for available sponsorship opportunities, contact the chamber at 438-8414 or annette@hendersonvance.org.

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Luncheon honors administrative professionals The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon honoring administrative assistants and other professional support staff on Wednesday, April 22. More than 100 people were in attendance. The event was held at Henderson Country Club. The luncheon is sponsored each year by the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Franklin County Chamber and the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce.

The first National Secretaries Week was organized in 1952 in conjunction with the United States Department of Commerce and various office supply and equipment manufacturers. The Wednesday of that week became known as National Secretaries Day. As the organization gained international recognition, the events became known as Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. In 2000, the names of the week and the day were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of the modern administrative workforce. Many work environments across the world observe this recognition day.

The luncheon featured keynote speaker Tisha Powell, co-anchor for ABC11 Eyewitness News. Powell gave an entertaining and motivational speech encouraging attendees to work hard and do their best. Before coming to ABC11 Eyewitness News in 2004, Powell was the midday anchor at News 9 San Antonio and a reporter and anchor for KABB, where she covered the escape of the Texas Seven and the Spurs’ NBA Championship.

The Louisiana native graduated from Loyola University New Orleans, where she majored in broadcast news and minored in political science. After college, she worked as a reporter, producer and anchor for WCBI in Mississippi. She then went back home to WDSU in New Orleans.

While here in the Triangle, Powell has followed the UNC Tar Heels to the Final Four and traveled back to New Orleans in 2005 to cover Hurricane Katrina for Eyewitness News. She has also interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. She is an Army wife of 16 years and enjoys traveling the country to watch her 12-year-old daughter compete in gymnastics and track and field. She also enjoys spending time with her youngest daughter, Evangeline. She is a parent volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and Duke School for Children, and an avid supporter of the American Heart Association and Meals on Wheels.

Attendees enjoyed a lunch of house salad, chicken crepes, vegetable medley, rice pilaf and dessert with beverage.

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Stickers to promote community pride The marketing committee of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce has kicked of f a campaign to promote community pride and combat negative perceptions about the community in which we all live, work and play.

This first simple effort that can have a positive impact on our own local perceptions as well as perceptions in surrounding areas involves a sticker slating “Henderson My Hometown” and displays an image of the Henderson clock tower. The idea is that for others to see our community in a positive light, we ourselves must first see our com-

munity positively and display a sense of pride in it as “our town.”

Ex-of ficio Chamber Board Member and Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was the first to offer to place a sticker on each of the Henderson Police Depar tment vehicles.

“I think it’s a great idea and want to suppor t it”, said Barrow.

Marketing committee chairperson Susan Rogers came up with the idea and said, “I grew up in Henderson and believe it’s a great place.

If we want others to believe in this community, whether individuals or businesses, we

have to begin with ourselves.

A positive outlook and community perception is contagious.”

The stickers wer e first made available to all attendees of the chamber’s annual banquet and can now be picked up free of charge at the chamber of fice at 414 S. Garnett St. The production of the stickers was made possible by a number of sponsors, including Kilian Engineering, Inc.; Prim Development & Rentals; Toyota/Scion of Henderson; Henderson Police Depar tment; The Downtown Development Commission; Quality Investments; Chickfil-A; and The Daily Dispatch.

Brewer cycles hosts 18th charity ride Brewer Cycles will hold the 18th annual Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center Charity Bike Ride on Sunday, June 7.

At 8 years old, Brewer Cycles’ own Tyler Brewer was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. He was treated at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, where he received 3 years of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Now at age 27, Tyler is still cancer free.

To read Tyler’s stor y or make a donation to Duke Children’s Hospital, go to www.BrewerCycles.com. The hospital treats many childhood diseases and premature births and

does pediatric surgery.

Sign up will start at 10 a.m. June 7. The ride will leave the Brewer Cycles parking lot at 1:30 p.m. and will return around 5 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person and include early coffee and refreshments, a leisurely scenic ride through the countr yside, a barbecue chicken meal served after the ride, a chance at one of more than 100 door prizes and lots of fun.

All donations are tax deductible and go to Duke Children’s Hospital.

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The Peanut Roaster A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. March 12 for The Peanut Roaster to celebrate the opening of the newly remodeled retail store in Henderson. In 1949, Larry Monahan Sr. began to sell roasted nuts from his family-owned restaurant in Virginia to passing tourists. It was then that the beloved Peanut Roaster brand was born. The peanut business quickly outgrew the restaurant and in 1985, Larry’s son John decided to take over the roasted nut business. In 1985, a peanut processing facility was opened in Cary. A little more than 10 years later, in 1997, a new production and distribution facility was opened in Henderson. The rest is history! The Peanut Roaster currently offers mixed nuts, gift baskets, confections, candied nuts, flavored peanuts, food gifts, gift towers, gift tins, fundraising, business gifts and more. The Peanut Roaster is located at 394 Zeb Robinson Road in Henderson and can be reached at 252-4310100. The website is www.peanut.com.

Community Partners of Hope A ribbon cutting was held on March 24 for Community Partners of Hope to announce the opening of the transitional housing unit that they now operate in addition to the emergency shelter for homeless men. The house, which was gifted to them by Mrs. Nell Wiggins, will be known as Hope House. This residence will offer the next level of assistance to men who show promise of becoming selfsufficient contributors to the community. Men who are admitted to Hope House will be assigned trained mentors, and will receive the resources, encouragement and guidance needed for them to one day live in homes of their own. Many opportunities will be available for individuals, church groups, civic clubs, businesses, etc. to volunteer and provide helpful services to these men. Community Partners of Hope is committed to transforming the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men hope, help and resources that enable growth into physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually healthy contributors to their families and the community. The organization believes that with everyone working together, homelessness can be overcome in Vance County. The work of Community Partners of Hope is guided by five core values.

1. They believe in the compassionate sharing of Christ’s grace and mercy. 2. They believe in respect for the dignity of all people in a non-discriminatory fashion. 3. They believe in partnerships that unite the community. 4. They believe in active love that both gives and receives hope and help. 5.

They believe in encouraging lives of service and individual responsibility.

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Seven Springs Delight Restaurant & Bar A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, Jan. 29, for Seven Springs Delight Restaurant & Bar to celebrate its membership with the chamber and showcase the new business at 197 Parham Road in Henderson. Owner Joe Swartz and staff treated member business owners to tasty food samplings of baked spaghetti, chicken wings with both a hot and signature sauce, shrimp and vegetable egg rolls with dipping sauce, salad, onion rings, and the saucy, fallapart tender taste of their pulled pork that was slow roasted in their own apple brandy barbecue sauce, and slaw. Everything is made fresh and in-house and is locally purchased. As a small business, the opinion of the local community is very important to their success. They know that everyone claims to have the best food around, so they are asking you to come out and try their offerings. They are open Sunday from noon until 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. The restaurant offers daily specials, free delivery and catering. For more information, call 252-4307214 or visit them on the web at www.sevenspringsdelight.com.

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Upcoming Chamber Events May 15: First Meet Me in the Street concert of the season to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in Downtown Henderson. The featured band is The Holiday Band. This year’s series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Centurylink; gold sponsors Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center and Toyota Scion of Henderson; silver sponsors Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091; and bronze sponsors Satterwhite Point Marina, Sam’s Club and AA Self Storage.

May 25: Chamber offices closed for Memorial Day Aug. 27: Second “Meet Me in the Street” concert of the season to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street. The featured band is The Konnection Band. This year’s series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Centurylink; gold sponsors Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center and Toyota Scion of Henderson; silver sponsors Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091; and bronze sponsors Satterwhite Point Marina, Sam’s Club and AA Self Storage.

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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Wells Fargo became a member of the HendersonVance Chamber of Commerce to support the advancement of the local community and promote economic prosperity. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the bank’s membership at 10 a.m. Jan. 27 in the chamber office. Senior Business Relationship Manager Carolyn Rogers, Business Development Officer Phillip Frye and Private Banker Kathy Demase attended the ceremony on behalf of Wells Fargo, along with Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary, Mayor Pro Tem D. Michael Rainey and more than a dozen chamber member representatives.

“We are honored to join the chamber of commerce and partner with so many successful and influential businesses,” said Rogers. “We look forward to working as one team to stimulate Henderson’s economy and highlight the city’s competitive landscape.” Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.7 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 8,700 locations, 12,500 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo. com). They have offices in 36 countries to support customers who conduct business in the global economy.

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Sept. 18: Third “Meet Me in the Street” concert of the season to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in Downtown Henderson. The featured band is Steve Owens & Summertime. This year’s series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Centurylink; gold sponsors Duke Energy, Maria Parham Medical Center and Toyota Scion of Henderson; silver sponsors Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091; and bronze sponsors Satterwhite Point Marina, Sam’s Club and AA Self Storage.

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eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, March 26, for eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC, to celebrate the opening of the business along with the new membership with the chamber.

The company offers professional background screening for any business or industry including government organizations, nonprofits, schools, hospitals, real estate companies and tenants. ELi Screening & Consulting, LLC, offers the convenience and responsiveness of a local business, yet it is powered by a premier national provider of online background screenings with competitive rates and screening packages.?U.S. businesses lose $120 billion a year to employee theft alone and one-third of all application forms contain false or misleading information. Eli can help you confirm the trustworthiness and reliability of applicants and employees. If your company or organization already pays for a background screening service, allow eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC, to see if they can bring you a better service with savings that your company or organization will appreciate. Email eliscreening@gmail.com or call 919-999-8166 to find out more.

Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday, April 9, to celebrate the new membership of Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc., with the chamber.

Its purpose in joining the chamber is to promote the Word of God to the children of the Vance County area. The ministries offer summer camp and provide Bible studies, canoeing, crafts, swimming, hiking and other activities that are available at the location of the camp. This year celebrates the organization’s 10th year of summer camp in Vance County. In 2013 new board members were appointed to continue and promote the work of Christian faith through Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc. It is a 501C(3) non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization. In memory of founder Joe Sears, who died in 2013, and to celebrate the 10th year of service, summer camp will be offered free of charge and enrollment is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old who have a desire to take part. This year, day camp will be held at Camp Kerr Lake the week of July 20-24 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also to commemorate the 10th-year celebration, a Bible or a Bible story book will be provided to each child attending summer camp. For more information, call Susan Sears at 252-492-8069 or download applications at www.kerrlakeministries.org.

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Board / Ambassadors / Staff

2015 Chamber Officers Tanya Evans Chair Larry Mathiot First Vice-Chair Susan Rogers Second Vice-Chair Mel Manning Treasurer Jenny Hester Immediate Past Chair

Board of Directors

2013-2015 Tammy Care Maria Parham Medical Center Tanya Evans Progress Energy Dave Genetti Toyota/Scion of Henderson Phil Hart Dataforge Mel Manning Quality Investments Larry Mathiot CenturyLink

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Wright touted himself as one of many people working to improve Henderson and Vance County.

“As my old friend Sam Watkins used to say, I’m just an old mule helping to pull the wagon,” he said.

Wr i g h t h u m b l y expressed his thanks for the honor.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get in the harness with you,” he said. “I’m grateful for the honor, but I do not feel I’ve done anything more than anyone else. Everyone else in the room deserves the award more than me. If I have accomplished anything — and that is debatable — I have to give God the praises and the glory for it. Additionally, if I ever accomplish anything — and that is debatable — my wife, Betty, deserves all the credit. She is my biggest supporter and encourager,” Wright con-

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tinued.

Wright grew up in the area, has been a local accountant for 26 years and is a seven-term county commissioner who earned the M.H. Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award for demonstrated special achievements and efforts on behalf of county governments throughout the state. Wright has been a part of the Kerr-Tar board of directors, N.C. Association of County Commissioners’ board of directors, Rural Transportation Advisory Committee, Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corporation and Henderson-Vance County Industrial Park board. His family was present to share the occasion with him.

“As soon as you meet him, it’s like you’ve known him all your life,” said Barnes.

2014 Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Jenny Hester gave a brief farewell address.

Barnes presented the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Annual Repor t

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and Program of Work, which highlighted the previous year’s accomplishments and identified goals for the upcoming year.

Incoming 2015 chairwoman Tanya Evans of Duke Energy expressed her excitement in serving the chamber in the coming year.

Evans also presented Hester with a plaque expressing the appreciation of the chamber board of directors and staf f for her tireless efforts as 2014 chair.

Also awarded during the event was the Vance County Schools Shining Moment in Education Award, which went to the

Kimberly Robinson Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self Storage Susan Rogers Chick-fil-A Val Short Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Sandra Wilkerson Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Inc.

Ex-Officio Directors Archie Taylor Chair, Vance County Board of Commissioners Stuart Litvin Director, Vance County Economic Development Commission Representative Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission Dr. Stelfanie Williams President, VanceGranville Community College Pete O’Geary Mayor, City of Henderson

Kiwanis Club of Henderson for its work and contributions to the county’s students.

“They show support to all 10 elementar y schools in our county,” said Marylaura McKoon, principal of E.O. Young Elementary School.

Finally, the chamber recognized and presented a plaque to Ambassador of the Year Julia Langston of the Henderson Family YMCA for her work with the chamber and throughout the community.

“Julia is an integral and vital par t of the Chamber of Commerce and we appreciate all that she does,” said Barnes.

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Chamber Membership Directory * - 110% Members  A&S Pest Control A-Fresh Potti By Foster A.B. Hair Carpets, Inc. A.R. Perry Glass/Henderson Oxygen * A.R.E. Mechanical, Inc. * AAA Gas & Appliance Aaron’s Abria’s Chase Foundation * ACTS ( Area Christians Together in Service) Adventure Island * Ahner Security, Inc. * AHU Training Seminars * Air Control, Inc. All Safe Records Management Solutions, Inc. * Alliance Rehabilitative Care, Inc. American Cancer Society * Ardagh Group * Area Hearing Center LLC * Arline Richardson * Auto Connection * AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. Automax Aycock Elementary School Backyard Retreat Pools and Spas Ballet Arts, Inc. * Bank of America * Barnett Properties, Inc. * Baymont Inns BB&T * Beckford Medical Center * Belk, Inc. * Benchmark Community Bank Beyond Challenges Community Services, LLC * Bill Edwards * Bojangles - Tri-Arc Food Systems, Inc #7 * Bowers & Burrows * Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central NC Vance Unit * Brass Shoppe, The * Breedlove Electric, Inc. Brewer Cycles, Inc. * Builder Tony Hirst, LLC * Builder’s Discount Center of Henderson Bullock’s of Henderson, LLC Butterfly Kissed Floral Designs * Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions - Five County Community Operations Center * Care Chiropractic Center Care, Jonathan S, Attorney, PA * Carolina Carpet

Carolina Cooling & Heating, Inc. Carolina Country Snacks * Carolina Greenscapes, Inc. * Carolina Quality, Inc. (Burger King) Carolina Sunrock LLC Carver Elementary School * CCB * Central Baptist Church * Century 21 - Country Knolls Realty * CenturyLink * Character Antics * Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC, Inc. * Chase Development * Chick-fil-A * Church of the Holy Innocents, The (Episcopal) * City Tire, Inc. Clarke Elementary School * Classic Graphics * Clearview Baptist Church * Clero Landscaping Inc * Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/Kerr Lake * Coca-Cola * Coffeys Bail Bonds * Coldwell Banker Advantage-Henderson Collins Collision Repair Center * Comfort Zone Designers, Inc. * Community Home Care & Hospice * Community Partners of Hope * Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. * Consolidated Marketing, Inc. * Cooper Company II, LLC * Cordell’s Lawn Care, Inc. * Courtyard/Woods Apartments * Coventry House Inn * Cracker Barrel Crawford Properties Creative Textiles * Crossroads Christian School * Currin’s Real Estate * D.D. Residential Services, Inc. * Dabney Drive Animal Hospital Dabney Elementary School * Daily Dispatch, The Daniel Hendley Photography * Danny W. Wright, CPA, PLLC * Dataforge Daurity Dentistry * Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute DB’s Windshield Repair & Headlamp * Department of Commerce - Division of Workforce Solutions

* Discount Furniture Center * Document Systems, Inc. * Drake Dentistry * Duke Energy * Duke Primary Care E.M. Rollins Elementary School E.O. Young, Jr. Elementary School * EarlyFalsom Properties, Inc. East Carolina Tire Eastern Minerals, Inc. Eaton-Johnson Middle School * Edward Jones - Jeff Perry Edward Jones - Tony Adams eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC * Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, Inc. * Endrusick Enterprises, LLC * Engine Masters Outdoor Power Equipment * Enterprise Rent-A-Car Envirolink, Inc * Express Employment Professionals * Family Eye Center, OD PA FastMed Urgent Care * Faulkner Grading & Landscaping, Inc. * Fidelity Bank * First Baptist Church First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. * First Presbyterian Church * First United Methodist Church * Five County FIF * Florida Marine Tanks, Inc. * Flowers Funeral Home Fogg’s Exxon Service Station * Food Lion, LLC * For Your Occasion Party Rentals Franklin -Granville -Vance Smart Start, Inc * Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc. * Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. Frazco, Inc.

Garden Walk Villas * Generations Community Credit Union George’s Geter Barber College, LLC * Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines * Golden Corral * Golden Skillet Granville Health System Granville-Vance District Health Department Greystone Concrete Products, Inc. Gupton Services, Inc. Gupton’s Sporting Goods, Inc. * H & R Block * H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. Hampton Inn - Henderson * Handcrafted Homes, LLC * Henderson Collegiate * Henderson Community Concert Association * Henderson Country Club * Henderson Family YMCA * Henderson Fruit & Produce Company * Henderson Institute Museum and H.I. Graduates & Former Students Association, Inc. * Henderson Lions Club Henderson Middle School Henderson Pediatric Dentistry/Rhonda Kearney, DDS, MS, PLLC Henderson Wellness Center, PA Henderson, City of Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission Henderson-Vance Downtown Development * Hight Warehouse, Inc. * Holden Moss Knott Clark & Copley, P.A. Holland Industrial * Home in Henderson * Humphries Construction Co./Triangle North Exteriors

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Chamber Membership Directory * Innovative Green Builders/WDT Development, LLC Instinctive Healing Massage J & E ScreenPrint J.L. Williams Construction Company, Inc. * J.M. White Funeral Service * Jack H. Hughes., Attorney Jerry’s Artarama NC, Inc. * Joel T. Cheatham * John Foster Homes * Journigan’s Tire & Battery Sales * Kennametal, Inc. Kentucky Fried Chicken Kerr Lake Cornhole and Vinyl Graphics * Kerr Lake Country Club Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc. * Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center * Kerr Lake Orthopaedics Kerr-Vance Academy Kids World, Inc. * Kilian Engineering, Inc. * Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation of Henderson * Kittrell Job Corps Center KO’s Sports Grille L.B. Yancey Elementary School * Lakes Media Network - US 98.3 (WLUS), Rewind 1019 (WKSK), Country Legends 96.7 (WSHV Lamplight Inn Bed and Breakfast & Tobacco Farm Camp * Leonard Factory Outlet Life Line Outreach, Inc. * Little River Corporation Lotus Lounge Catering Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse * M.R. Williams, Inc. * Magnolia Management, LLC Manpower Services * Maria Parham Endocrinology * Maria Parham Medical Center * Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension * Maria Parham Pain & Physical Medicine Clinic * Marketplace Cinema Markson Scientific, LLC dba Markson LabSales * MARS Pet Care Mast Drug Company Maw & Paws ARK Inc. * Mayflower Seafood Restaurant Medical Arts Pharmacy * Michael Bobbitt

Michele Burgess dba Stella & Dot Jewelry Mid South Electric Service, Inc. * Mike Brooks Productions & D.J. Services * Mike Brummitt Heating and Cooling, LLC Milkam Hospitality, Inc. * Mosley Plumbing Company, Inc. * MotoMax * MyEyeDr * Nancy M. Ianniello, LPN * NCOL.NET New Hope Elementary School Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex * North Carolina Institute Of Minority Economic Development * North Carolina Pediatric Associates * Northern Carolina Surgical Associates Northern Vance High School Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America * Optimist Club of Henderson * Orthopaedic Specialists of NC * Peanut Roaster, The, Inc. * Peck, Hazel P. * Pegram Agency, Inc. The Nationwide Insurance * Pelican’s SnoBalls of Henderson * Pernell’s Custom Framing * Perry & Waters, LLP Perry Memorial Library * Pete Smith Automotive Group * PharmSupply, Inc. * Philips Optimum Lighting * Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters & Brafford, PA Pinkston Street Elementary School * Pinnell Insurance Agency, Inc. * Pino’s Italian Restaurant * Pizza Inn of Henderson PNC Bank Pool Rock Plantation Manor * Premier Chiropractic * Premier Women?s Health Professionals * Prestigious Housing Inc. Pretty Nails * Prim Development and Rentals Private Wealth Management of NC, LLC * Propel GPS, LLC PSNC Energy, A Scana Company * Quality Equipment, LLC * Quality Inn Quality Investments * Quick Print of Henderson, Inc. * Raemac Transportation Raleigh Road Outdoor Theater - Silly Place Entertainment, LLC

RB Cleaning Business Rebuilding Hope Inc. Red Roof Inn Revlon * Rick Edwards Electric ROBCO Manufacturing * Robert B. Lloyd Plumbing, Inc. * Robert D. Herford, CPA * Rogers Group, Inc. * Rose Oil Company * Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self Storage Rotary Club of Henderson * Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC * Run of the Mill Bed and Breakfast Rural Health Group at Henderson Salare Inc * Salvation Army, The Sam’s Club * Sams Furniture & Mattress Center * Satterwhite Point Marina, Inc. Schewel Furniture Company, Inc. * School of Graphic Arts * Screen Master Semprius * Servpro of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties Seven Springs Delight Sheetz * Shortcakes * Simply Delicious Catering * Skipper Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q Sleep Inn Southern Vance High School * Springleaf Financial * Staffmark * Stainback, Satterwhite & Zollicoffer, PLLC Staples State Employees Credit Union State Farm Insurance, Janet A. Cox, Agent STEM Early High School Stepping Out Hair Studios * Sterling Park Apartments * Stuf-It-Storage and Rentals * Subway * SunTrust * Supply Line Country Market * Taco Bell Tegarris Associates Realty * The Corbitt Preservation Association * Thermo King of Henderson * Tidal Wave Car Wash * Time Warner Cable TNCP One LLC

Tom Church Tots ‘N More Consignment Boutique * Toyota/ Scion of Henderson * Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Union Bank & Trust Company * United Way of Vance County/Volunteer Center * US Cellular * Vance Athletic Supply Co., Inc. dba Sportrax * Vance Charter School Vance Commons, Senior Apartments * Vance Construction Company Vance County * Vance County Arts Council * Vance County Community Foundation Vance County Early College High School * Vance County Farm Bureau, Inc. Vance County Public School Foundation Vance County Schools Vance County Tourism Development Authority Vance Family Medicine * Vance Financial Services, Inc. * Vance Furniture Company Vance Granville Home Builders Association * Vance-Granville Community College * Vanco Outdoor Equipment Variety Wholesalers, Inc. Vescom America, Inc. * Vulcan Materials * W. W. Properties & Rentals * Wake Electric Membership Corporation * Walmart DC 6091 Walmart Store 2256 Waste Industries, Inc. Watkins Development Co, Inc. dba Southern Laundry and Dry Cleaning * Wayne Adcock Wells Fargo Bank N.A. West Hills Veterinary Centre * Wester Realty & Insurance Agency, Inc. Wester, M. W., III, DDS Western Vance High School * Wheeler, Ted dba Ted’s Service Company * Whitco Termite & Pest Control * William D. Hoyle, CPA, PLLC * William L. Stark and Company * Wilson S. Hoyle, Jr., DDS * WIZS Radio * Woodell, A.J. Woodforest National Bank Zeb Vance Elementary School

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