Business Outlook A quarterly publication of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 • 2nd Quarter
2011 Small Business of the Year
Award for Vance County goes to Johnson Block and Concrete Co.
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 sponsored the 2012 Small Business Luncheon in a collaborative effort again this year. The event was hosted by the Henderson-Vance Chamber and took place at Henderson Country Club on Thursday, May 10. Centur yLink was once again the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. The highlight of the event was awarding the 2011 Small Business of the Year. This year’s winner was Johnson’s Block and Concrete Company, Inc. A family-owned business operating in the area for over 51 years, the company provides ready-mixed concrete to contractors, businesses and individuals. Curtis Johnson is vice president of the company and sister, Sherr y Johnson Pictured are (from left) Joan Jenkins, Maria Ellis, Sherry Johnson Schuster, Wade Schuster and Ginger Pugh. Schuster is secretary/ treasurer. They currently have eight full-time with local high schools, churches and of a national ef for t to educate com- statistics show that small businesses employees and they support the local civic clubs. munities on the impor tance of small community through their involvement This annual spring luncheon is part businesses to the local economy. Local See business/page 4
Inside This Issue Upcoming Chamber Events New Chamber Members Board/Ambassadors/Staff Meet the Chamber President Ribbon Cutting TEI Graduation and Dinner Meet the Chamber Intern Administrative Professionals Luncheon Ambassador’s Breakfast
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Edwards visits STEPS Class Charity Bike Ride Golf Tournament SBA Applications for ILP SVHS’s ‘VCS Spotlight’ Member Spotlights Farewell reception for Edwards Membership Directory
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Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1302; 414 S. Garnett St., Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 438-8414 Fax: (252) 492-8989 www.hendersonvance.org
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Our Upcoming Chamber Events May 17:
Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Coldwell Banker Advantage - Henderson will co-host the event to celebrate the move to their new location at 857 S. Beckford Drive, Suite C. Additional hosting companies include Prim Development & Rentals, Edward Jones-Jeff Perr y, Sylvan Learning Center of Henderson and New Republic Savings Bank. Please RSVP to the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or to rsvp@ hendersonvance.org if you plan to attend.
May 31:
Second Meet Me in the Street concert of 2012 will be conducted from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Downtown Henderson along Breckenridge Street. Featured will be The Entertainers. Concerts are presented by Harris Incorporated of Henderson and Budweiser.
Call Sylvia at the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 for information and sponsorship opportunities.
Sept. 13:
Final Meet Me in the Street concert of 2012 will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Downtown Henderson along Breckenridge Street. Fourteenth Annual Cham- Featured will be The Castaways. Concerts are presentber Challenge Golf Tournaed by Harris Incorporated of ment, presented by BB&T, will be take place beginning at Henderson and Budweiser. noon at Henderson Country Club. The rain date for the event is Tuesday, June 19.
June 12:
Welcome to these new Chamber members
Michele Burgess dba Stella & Dot Jewelry 6876 N.C. Highway 39 South Henderson, N.C. 27537 Phone: (252) 492-8259 FAX: (252) 492-2159 Jewelry/Accessories Michele Burgess, Independent Stylist CCB 131 Main Street Oxford, N.C. 27565 Phone: (919) 690-9177 Bank Kim Jordan, Vice President Bill Edwards 550 Spring Valley Lake Road Henderson, N.C. 27537 Phone: (252) 213-8414 Individuals
Indoff Commercial Interiors 2904 London Bell Drive Raleigh, N.C. 27614 Phone: (919) 971-9019 FAX: (919) 569-2597 Contract Furniture Kim Loughren, Sales/ Design Partner PharmSupply Inc. 414 S. Garnett Street Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 430-4619 Pharmaceutical Consulting Kymeone Tyler, President and CEO Semprius 4915 Prospectus Drive, Suite C Durham, N.C. 27713
Phone: (919) 433-9980 FAX: (919) 433-9970 Solar Carolyn Gill, Office Manager Sparkling Bright Pressure Washing 1060 Hargrove Street Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 915-7808 (cell) Power Washing Scotty Hawkins, Owner Verizon Wireless 393 Prosperity Drive Henderson, N.C. 27536 Phone: (252) 438-5257 Cellular Phones Michael Kleiner, Store Manager
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Board/Ambassadors/Staff 2012 Chamber Officers
Fern Ellington BB&T Cheryl Elman Crafts on Wheels/100 Years of Flight Sarah Falkner Staffmark Linda Fletcher Vance-Granville Community College Reginald Hicks Union Bank & Trust Company Brian Johnson BB&T Board of Directors Julia Langston Henderson Family YMCA 2010-2012 Brian Marshburn BB&T Dave Genetti Toyota/Scion of Kevin Meese Time Warner Cable Henderson Business Class Mel Manning Harris Incorporated Clareese Moss Shortcakes of Henderson Embroidery/Screen Printing Leslie Mills Leslie Ann Mills Jessica Rice Aim High Athletics Photography Personal Training Tanya Evans Progress Energy Susan Rogers Chick-fil-A Walter Pegram NCOL.net Suzanne Roudebush Eckerd David Ruggles Maria Parham Adolescent Parenting Program Medical Center Sandra White Saint Augustine’s 2011-2013 College Johnny Bobbitt Print Alison Wilson P & G Pet Care Enterprise, Inc. Ex-Officio Directors Kathy Brown P & G Pet Care Bernice Bullock Generations Community Credit Union Stuart Litvin Director, Vance Gina DeMent Five County County Economic Development Community Operations Center Commission Maurice Gray Walmart Dennis Tharrington Chair, Distribution Center No. 6091 Henderson-Vance Economic Curtis Tyndall BB&T Partnership Vacant Director, 2012-2014 Henderson-Vance Dr. Angela Ballentine VanceDowntown Development Granville Community College Dr. Stelfanie Williams President, Jenny Hester Prim Development Vance-Granville Community and Rentals College Catherine Hughes Satterwhite Terry Garrison Chair, Vance Point Marina Hal Muetzel Express Employment County Board of Commissioners Professionals Pete O’Geary Mayor, City of Susan Rogers Chick-fil-A Henderson Thomas Shaw Vance County Ronald Gregory Superintendent, Farm Bureau Vance County Schools Bob Singletary President/CEO 2012 Chamber Ambassadors Maria Parham Medical Center Cindy Abate Liberty Kennels, Inc. Catherine Hughes Chair Hal Muetzel First Vice-Chair TBA Second Vice-Chair Mel Manning Treasurer David Ruggles Immediate Past Chair
Rudy Abate Liberty Kennels, Inc. Bernice Bullock Generations Community Credit Union Jessica Burnette Xerox Latonya Carter Sugar n Spice Preschool Jon Clark Maria Parham Medical Center Gina DeMent Five County Community Operations Ctr.
Chamber Staff
John Barnes President Rachel Hedrick Director of Membership Services Sylvia Edwards Office Manager Connie Ragland Work First Coordinator Sheri Jones Communications Consultant
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Meet the Chamber President
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has a new leader. John Barnes, a long-time business professional in the telecommunications industr y with Sprint/ Embar q (now Centu r ylink) began as new Chamber President on April 2. In an e-mailed letter to Chamber membership, Barnes said, “I am indeed ver y proud to be a part of an organization with a strong vision for the future, a dedication to its members, and an intense desire to contribute to a better quality of life for the good people of Vance County. I do promise and give to you my commitment to lead your Chamber of Commerce with the same passion, drive, enthusiasm, and integrity that you have come to appreciate.”
Barnes comes to the Chamber with diverse professional experiences that will aid him in his new leadership role. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, Barnes received a BBA in Business Management. He joined Sprint (now Centur ylink) in 1983 as Manager of Budgeting, Planning and Graphics. In 1994, he moved to the Wake Forest, North Carolina office as Budget Administrator where he managed the Mid-Atlantic r egion’s external affairs operating budgets. From there, Bar nes became Communications Ser vices Manager in 1998. In that position, he managed the distribution of internal communications, ser ved as liaison to the communications depar tment at Sprint
Headquar ters and managed the Mid-Atlantic external af fairs budget. In 2004, Barnes became the Public Af fairs Manager for Sprint/Embarq where he managed public relations and corporate citizenship activities throughout a ten-county region of central Nor th Carolina. In a statement announcing Bar nes as the candidate to fill the open Chamber presidential slot, Board Chairperson Catherine Hughes said, “We are confident (Barnes) will maintain the same ethical standards and financial strengths that have been established besides being able to step into the role immediately with clarity and a sense of purpose.” Barnes and his wife, Vickie, are in the pro-
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cess of searching for a home in Vance County. They have resided in Wake Forest for the last 18 years. Barnes concluded his letter to the membership by saying, “Your Chamber membership is a valuable benefit to your business; however, just as important, your membership demonstrates a commitment to the community and the greater good of Vance County. Working together toward the common goal of growing your business and strengthening the economy of Vance County, we can build a better quality of life for the community. I am eager to partner with you toward the achievement of your business goals so that your company will New Chamber President John Barnes prosper and grow for the betterment of all in Barnes can be reached 438-8414 or at john@henVance County.” at the Chamber at (252) dersonvance.org.
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce mission statement The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of the business community in those matters that affect the ability of local businesses to prosper and grow, and the ability of Henderson and Vance County to attract new businesses.
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Indoff Commercial Interiors Indoff Commercial Interiors conducted a ribbon cutting on March 28 to celebrate their new Chamber membership. The company works with office and business interior design with products and services ranging from Business Products, Commercial Interiors, Material Handling, Promotional Products, Commercial Printing and Indoff Capital. The owner of the company is Kim Loughren who can be reached at (919) 971-9019 or by e-mail kim.loughren@indoff.com or on the web at www.indoff.com.
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employ about 48 percent of local employees. The luncheon featured keynote speaker Hal Muetzel of Express Employment Professionals. Muetzel has spent over thir ty years in the fields of management, operations and human resources. His experience includes executive-level management in the health care, retail, sales, and corporate management industries. He ser ves as a successful franchisee and human resources business consultant with Express Ser vices, Inc. which provides recr uitment, staf fing, human resource and management training and consulting for more than 100 clients and partners in the region. In his address “Build their Business to Last”, Muetzel encouraged local small businesses to look at their businesses as a journey, filled
with oppor tunities and detours. “In light of the current economic environment,” Muetzel said, “here are six ways to set your course for the long haul: recalculate your business GPS, determine your new landing zones, share your coordinates, use your instrumentation, recruit right and don’t forget how you got there”. Small Business of the Year award winners for the other three partnering counties were Oxford Ace Hardware, Inc. for Granville County, Tar Heel Tire Sales and Ser vice for Warren County and Eye Care Associates for Franklin County. Past r ecipients of the Vance County award include City T ire, Inc., Henderson Wellness Center, Franklin Br others Nurser y & Greenhouses, Inc., Ballet Ar ts, Interiors Downtown, Fogg’s Exxon, Vance Furniture, Gray’s Gourmet, The Peanut Roaster and Raemac Transportation.
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TEI sees 18 complete class for 2012
The 18th year of the Vance County Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) saw 18 local educators successfully complete the leadership program and officially end their participation for 2011-2012 with the program’s graduation dinner and ceremony on March 20. The TEI graduation dinner and ceremony took place at Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill in Henderson. Joining the TEI graduates at the event were their invited guests, the TEI Steering Committee members and local school administrators. The educators recognized for completing this year’s program include: Volodymyr Babchenko of Northern Vance High School; Lovi Bacudio of Vance Charter School; Pam Barrier of Aycock Elementary School; Lakea Champion of Dabney Elementary School; Gladys Evans of Southern Vance High School; Maria Garcia of Carver Elementary School; Magnus Hemans of Pinkston Street Elementary School; Kelvin Henderson of New Hope Elementary School; Kristen Hoover of Clarke Elementary
School; Whitney McSwain of E.O. Young, Jr. Elementary School; Sheree Osbourne-Dixon of Western Vance High School; Dawn Parrish of E.M. Rollins Elementary School; Alfreda Plummer-Murphy of Zeb Vance Elementary School; Peggy Price of Pinkston Street Elementary School and the Vance County Schools’ Teacher of the Year; Keith Robinson of Eaton-Johnson Middle School; Jasmine Ryant of Early College High School; Kellye Walton of L.B. Yancey Elementary School; and Shelia Henderson Wormley of Henderson Middle School. Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president of Vance-Granville Community College, was the featured speaker for the evening. She praised the participating educators for their dedication to their vocation and for their commitment to participating in the TEI program. She further stated that a professional development program like TEI is a good opportunity for educators to receive valuable information or training to improve their classroom skills.
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Meet the Chamber Intern interns here, and I can Name: Sam Long see why they had so Age: 16 much fun.” School: Northern Sam is a member of Vance High School the National Grade: Junior Honor Society, Family: Son of Science Club, Sharon and Key Club, Nick Long Interact Club, Hobbies: Enjoys National playing tennis, Technical watching Honor Society, football and has games, and Sam Long attended many swimming leadership conferences “My including HOBY and internship at the RYLA. Henderson-Vance “Sam is a breath Chamber of of fresh air,” said Commerce has Rachel Hedrick, been an excellent Chamber Director of experience. I enjoy Membership Services. learning new skills “He completes the that will help me better my future. Two tasks he’s given quickly, efficiently and of my three siblings always with a smile.” have previously been
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April luncheon honors administrative professionals
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon on April 25 at Henderson Country Club. The speaker for the event was Mike Collins, president of The Perfect Workday Company, an information company based in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. His humorous and energetic presentation, entitled “I Didn’t Sign On For This! Dealing With Constant Change in the Workplace,” addressed why people resist change, how to lower that resistance and how to reduce the stress associated with change. Collins said, “Change isn’t going to slow down; if anything, it’s going to speed up. Accepting and addressing change isn’t complicated; it’s just hard!” The 150 plus in attendance listened attentively as they enjoyed a meal of traditional shrimp salad, country club chicken salad and tri-color pasta salads all surrounding a gathering of fresh mixed greens and an array of confetti vegetables drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Also included with the meal was Strawberry Cloud Cake, iced tea and coffee. One of the most popular Chamber events, 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, the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center.
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Retiring Chamber President poses with March STEPS class members after talking with them about the functions of the Chamber.
Chick-fil-A sponsors Retiring Edwards talks to STEPS Class Ambassadors Breakfast
Ambassadors recognize Bill Edwards at the 2012 Spring Ambassador’s Breakfast.
On Thursday, March 29, the membership investment. The group also recognized Henderson-Vance County Chamber conducted its quarterly Ambassador then-retiring Chamber President Bill Edwards for his efforts with a Meeting at the Henderson Chick-fil-A. Josh Towne, owner of plaque and gift. “I’ve enjoyed working with the local restaurant generously hosted the event each of you and look for ward to for Chamber Ambassadors and working with you in the future,” staff. said Edwards. “We really The appreciate Ambassador Club Chick-fil-A’s is composed of presence in our volunteers from community and —Bill Edwards Chamber member the hospitality businesses. they’ve shown These volunteers our group this attend ribbon-cuttings, maintain morning,” said Rachel Hedrick, contact with Chamber members director of Membership Ser vices. Approximately 17 attendees were and volunteer at special Chamber treated to the breakfast fare of their events. The employee and the business choice. they represent get exposure in Ambassadors used this time the community and in Chamber to sign up to volunteer at Meet publications. Me in the Street events and the If you are interested in upcoming Chamber Challenge Golf becoming a Chamber Ambassador, Tournament. They also discussed contact Rachel Hedrick at (252) keeping in touch with new and 438-8414 or e-mail membership@ existing members to aide them in hendersonvance.org. making the most of their Chamber
“I’ve enjoyed working with each of you and look forward to working with you in the future.”
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On March 20, retiring Chamber President Bill Edwards took time out of his busy schedule to meet with the March Steps to Self Sufficiency Class to talk to participants about the Chamber’s presence and purpose in the community. The Steps to Self Sufficiency program, a three-week employability skills refresher course, was designed for Work First and Child Support clients to brush up on their inter viewing skills, resume preparation, proper ways to complete job applications, dress code for the job site and more. The individuals are given tips on how to become more successful in finding gainful employment and how to maintain long term employment.
The course is taught by a Vance County DSS Social Worker and the Work First Coordinator from the Chamber of Commerce. Edwards presented each individual with an Envision Vance booklet and discussed details of what is required to become a Chamber member, the many community events that the Chamber is involved in and other contributions that the Chamber makes to the community on a regular basis. He also explained how the partnership between the Chamber and the Vance County Department of Social Ser vices was formed and continues to thrive. The Work First coordinator also ser ves as job developer by forming relationships with local businesses
and matching perspective employees to the employers. One special program that is in effect through May 31, 2012, is the “Job Boost” program. This program is a federal initiative that reimburses employers 75 percent of a client’s hourly rate of pay if they are a Work First eligible employee. A memorandum of understanding between Vance County DSS and the employer is maintained on file until the client completes employment up to a maximum of 20 weeks. For more information about any of the programs listed above, please contact Connie Ragland, Work First Coordinator at (252) 438-8414 or Sherri Alston, Social Worker II for Vance County DSS at (252) 438-7324.
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Brewer Cycles hosts annual charity ride Brewer Cycles will conduct its 15th Annual Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center Charity Bike Ride on Sunday, June 3 with a rain date of Sunday, June 10. Sign up will start at 11 a.m. that day. The ride will leave Brewer Cycles parking lot at 1:30 p.m. and will return around 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets will allow you to enjoy a leisurely scenic ride through the country side, a delicious meal served after the ride, a chance at one of our many door prizes and lots of fun. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds go to Duke Children’s Hospital. To register for the event or for more information, contact Brewer Cycles at (252) 492-8553 or 1-800-948-3480.
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Chamber golf tourney is June 12 The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fourteenth Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament presented by BB&T on Tuesday, June 12 at Henderson Countr y Club. One of the most popular of all Chamber fundraisers, this event is a great way to network with other Chamber members. The rain date for the event is Tuesday, June 19. The Captain’s Choice (Superball) tournament will be conducted at Henderson Countr y Club beginning at noon with lunch. Following lunch, the event will kick-off with a shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded for the top four teams, with other prizes being awarded for the longest drive, hole-in-one,
closest to the pin and longest putt. A dinner and awards ceremony will take place immediately following the tournament. Sponsoring teams and individual registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-ser ved basis and all Chamber members are invited to attend. Gold Sponsors are Maria Parham Medical Center, Toyota Scion of Henderson and Walmart Distribution Center No. 6091. Silver Sponsor is Satter white Point Marina. To register or to express interest in sponsorships, contact Tournament Director Sylvia Edwards at (252) 438-8414 or info@ hendersonvance.org.
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce's latest edition of its quality of life magazine, Envision Vance, is now available. The magazine has been distributed to all home delivery subscribers of The Daily Dispatch newspaper, which worked with the chamber to get the glossy magazine published. Additional copies are available at the chamber office. The book, which features news articles and photographs on activities in and around Vance County, will be placed in key places where visitors to the area will have access to a copy.
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SBA opens second round of applications for ILP
“Providing small businesses with The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Intermediary Lending the financial resources they need to start, grow and Pilot Program (ILP), succeed is at the which provides “The first round of the core of SBA’s long-term loans to Intermediary Lending mission,” said SBA eligible non-profit intermediary Pilot Program showed that Administrator Karen Mills. “The lenders to finance we are on the right track, first round of the their lending to and now we are expanding Intermediary small businesses, Lending Pilot has opened a it. These non-profit Program showed second competitive lending institutions are that we are on the application period. helping small businesses right track, and now As a result, small businesses, create jobs and strengthen we are expanding it. These non-profit especially those in our economy.” lending institutions underserved markets helping small looking for loans — Karen MIlls are businesses create up to $200,000, will SBA Administrator jobs and strengthen soon have access our economy.” to twice as many Launched under community-based the Small Business funding sources Jobs Act of 2010, the ILP Program is under the U.S. Small Business designed to expand access to capital to Administration program.
small businesses and drive economic growth and job creation. Under the program, SBA makes loans of up to $1 million to participating lenders, which use the funds to make smaller loans to startup, newly established and growing small businesses. SBA anticipates that an ILP Intermediary will relend its ILP Loan funds approximately 2.5 times over the 20-year term. The program funded 20 ILP Intermediaries in 2011, and hopes to identify another 20 this year in the second round. If Congress appropriates additional funds for the ILP program, SBA will select another 20 ILP Intermediaries in fiscal year 2013, for a maximum of 60 intermediaries. Completed applications are due no later than May 25, 2012. Eligible intermediaries must have at least one year of lending experience, and include private, nonprofit community development corporations, consortiums of private,
nonprofit organizations or community development corporations, or agencies or nonprofit entities established by Native American tribal governments. Intermediaries currently participating in the Microloan program are not eligible to become ILP lenders; however, affiliates of Microloan intermediaries may apply if they can demonstrate at least one year of lending experience. Potential applicants seeking more information about the ILP program, eligibility requirements for intermediaries and rules of competition may visit http://www.sba.gov/content/ intermediary-lending-pilot or email ilpp@sba.gov. Small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in more information about the ILP program can contact their local SBA District Office or send an e-mail to ilpp@sba.gov. To locate your local SBA office, visit www. sba.gov/about-offices-list/2.
Video productions feature VCS
Southern Vance High School students create ‘VCS Spotlight’ Programs, services and events in Vance County Schools are now being featured on video productions developed by students at Southern Vance High School and available for viewing on the school system’s website. The productions are being done by students in the Digital Media II class of Elaine Webb at Southern Vance. Anyone interested in viewing the
videos may do so by visiting the Vance County Schools’ website at www.vcs. k12.nc.us. On the website’s homepage, visitors should scroll down to the “VCS Spotlight” logo. After clicking on the logo, the link with the video productions will be visible. Visitors to the site may click on the name of any of the six videos currently available for viewing.
New video productions are being posted each week. Upcoming video productions to be posted soon include the visit by participants of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Leadership Vance Program to Clarke Elementary School on March 13. The “VCS Spotlight” productions are designed to offer information to
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May Member Spotlights (32nd Edition)
‘Member Spotlights’ offer opportunity to spread the word The Henderson-Vance County Chamber’s “Member Spotlights” continues to be one of the most popular free Chamber benefits. This special section of the Business Outlook Tabloid and Chamber web-site allows member businesses to list their upcoming public sales, special events, special products and/ or ser vices for free. A link on the Chamber homepage takes all viewers to this special page. Criteria set for each listing is 50 words or less typed in a Word or text document using 10 pt Verdana. The name of the company is listed first and then the complete description of what is being spotlighted. Entries are listed monthly. Any entr y to be listed in “Member Spotlights” will have a deadline of the 25th of the month preceeding when the entr y should appear. Entries are listed alphabetically on the page with the company name in bold and the description in normal type. All are uniform in appearance. Chamber Members who wish to have an entr y listed should send their information as seen in the May Spotlights below to communications@ hendersonvance.org by the 25th of the month preceding the listing or call the Chamber
at (252) 438-8414 with questions. AA SELF STORAGE — 420 Raleigh Road; www.henderson@ aa-self-storage.com. Here for all you storage needs, Residential & Business. We have pristine clean units, lighted facility, on-sight manager, and key code access to enter into the facility lot. 100% customer ser vice-no automated machines here! We take pride in what we do and we treat others as we want to be treated. Stop by and let us show you around or give us a call at (252) 433-0236. BRASS SHOPPE, THE — 240 West Montgomer y St. Located In Downtown Henderson. (252) 438-3776. Lamp Parts, Lamp Repair, Lamp Shades, U.S. And N.C. Flags, Broilmaster Gas Grills, Gas Logs, ser ving Henderson area for 35 Years. Corner of Chestnut and Montgomer y Streets,
plenty of parking in back of store. CARE CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE — You many need chiropractic treatment if you have NECK PAIN. Call our office today at (252) 436-2500 to schedule your FREE consultation with Dr. Myers. CAROLINA COOLING & HEATING, INC. — Your INDOOR AIR QUALITY LEADER. Voted THE BEST of VANCE COUNTY 11 years is a row. Since 1954 we have ser ved the surrounding area. We offer free estimates for new and replacement installations. We ser vice all brands of heating and cooling equipment. Please call (252) 438-4125 and let us ser ve you. COLLINS COLLISION REPAIR CENTER — (“The Body Shop”) We make your damage disappear! Quality doesn’t cost
but it pays! Where quality matters! Your best choice!” Located at 3688 Raleigh Road. Call Brad Collins at (252) 438-3133. COMMUNITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS — A Summer Fashion Show! Join us Thursday, June 28, from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of fun, down home cooking, entertainment, and prizes as we model beautiful summer fashions. Brought to you by the Community Workforce Solutions Thrift Store, 602 S. Garnett St., Henderson. For more details, call (252) 492-9555. DANIEL HENDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY — Come visit the studio in downtown Henderson! Offering photography for all important occasions, both in-studio or on location; portraits, high school senior photos, engagements, events, and more. Visit http:// danielhendley.com to schedule an appointment or free consultation. . DATAFORGE — www.dataforge.us —
Computer sales and repair for home, business, non profit and government. Website design and hosting ser vices. Visit our portfolio online and contact us for a free website consultation! Check our newest launched website at www.vancefamilymedicine.com. DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC. — Xerox W7120P Full Size Color Machine! Copy, Print, Scan in COLOR or B/W. Lease for under $100 per month! Call Steven Brame or Willie Veldkamp at (252) 433-4888 for more information. Let HIGH IMPACT COLOR build your business today!! ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR — Whether it’s due to an accident, corporate travel, or for leisure, Enterprise specializes
in renting to customers who need a temporar y replacement vehicle. 15-passenger vans are also available at discounted rates. Please come visit us in person at 1340 Dabney Drive, via phone at (252) 433-8405 or online at http://www.enterprise. com. We offer a free pickup ser vice, competitive rates, and welcome all business. FAULKNER GRADING & LANDSCAPING, INC. — Demolition and land clearing specialists, with over 30 years experience in this area. Pond work, topsoil, fill dirt, gravel, road construction and maintenance, hauling, firewood, debris removal. Free estimates and consultations. Call Alan Faulkner at (252) 430-9525. Mention this
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ad and receive 10 percent off during May. GENERATIONS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION — **Now offering 4.75 percent rate on auto loans for qualified buyers**; for additional information, please contact Bernice Bullock or Oita Snow at (252) 492-5854 and ask about our Credit Building Programs & Church Lending Programs designed to e establish savings and build credit at the same time. GOLDEN SKILLET — We offer great family dining! Convenient dine-in or take-out! dinners snacks - sandwiches - sandwich combos - homemade vegetables and desserts - freshly prepared-to-order fish and seafood - award-winning chicken tenders - entertainment platters- kids’ meals. Whatever your dining needs, our slogan: “GOOD FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, FAIR PRICE” says it all!!! We welcome call ahead orders. 444 Dabney Drive Henderson (252) 492-4040. HENDERSON COMMUNITY CONCER T ASSOCIATION — Announcing the 2012-2013 Series: Ricky Nelson Remembered; Legacy of Floyd Cramer; Ann Fontanella, Violinist; A Far Cr y Chamber Orchestra; Sidestreet Strutters; TAP the SHOW. Six exciting live performances at an amazing $45 adult, $10 - youth, $100 - family! Call (252) 492-1726 or visit our website for a special offer: www.hcca.cc. HENDERSON WELLNESS CENTER — The combination of chiropractic and medical care creates a unique, multidisciplinar y facility. This facility combines the best state-of-the-art medical technology and effective conser vative therapies available. Patients who are interested in the benefits of alternative medicine can now have the assurance that qualified and experienced medical provider is super vising their care. 414 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC 27536. Phone: (252) 430-8000. HOME IN HENDERSON — www.homeinhenderson.com - News and views from the heart of Vance County, NC. Local news, event calendar and commentar y with over 34,000 pageviews monthly. Chamber members get 50% advertising
Business Outlook discounts. INTERIORS AND GIFTS TOO — Come visit us for unique Mother’s Day and Graduation gifts. Many items available including: jewelr y, flags, Crocs, Rainbow Sandals, fashion accessories, china, cr ystal, pewter, silver and interior décor. You also receive GREAT customer ser vice and custom gift wrapping. We also have a large well stocked “Bargain Basement”. JOHNSON’S BLOCK & CONCRETE CO., INC. — Your commercial and residential solution to the following needs: Ready Mixed Concrete, Concrete Supplies, Blocks, Mortar, Sand, and Stone. Family owned and operated. Call us for quality ser vice and products at (252) 438-6028. KERR LAKE COUNTRY CLUB — voted best in Vance County. We accept green fees open 7 days a week; call (252) 492-1895 for tee times. Family and Individual memberships available: 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. Just off Satter white Point Rd. on Hedrick Drive. KERR LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Voted best nursing home for Vance County for the past 6 years! We offer skilled nursing and rehabilitation ser vices such as Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy to provide our patients with the highest quality of care while achieving their goals to be able to return home. Please contact admissions at (252) 492-7021. LIFELINE — MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER offers PHILIPS LIFELINE, an easy-to-use medical alert ser vice that ensures that older adults living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed. LIFELINE helps you to be safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call Denise Smith at 252.436.1118 for more information. www. lifelinesys.com. MARKSON LABSALES is a distributor of laborator y instruments & supplies for the food, biotechnology, healthcare, environmental and industrial process industries dedicated to providing you with today’s newest, most unique and innovative
products from over 400 worldwide manufacturers. Visit http://www. Markson.com to order any of our over 6,000 new and innovative products. PEANUT ROASTER, THE — Attention all NASCAR Fans!-Johnny Sauter and NASCAR truck at the Peanut Roaster May 4. 12- 4 for autographs - Win Pit Passes Truck Race at Charlotte on May 18! Johnny Sauter Hot Honeys swag available for purchase. For more information visit us on peanut.com. (252) 431-0100. PERRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY has many programs and events scheduled for May. Stor ytelling Festival plus all the regular youth activities as well as adult programming, including knitting and book club as well as computer classes. All free! Watch the Daily Dispatch for details or check us out at www.perr ylibrar y.org. PETE SMITH LUBE & TIRE — Located at 946Z West Andrews Ave. in the Crossroads Shopping Mall. We are your full ser vice auto repair and tire dealer. Stop by & see Donnie or Rick. Given the chance, we feel confident that we will give you “The best automotive experience that you’ve ever had.” PROGRESS ENERGY — Looking for ways to save money? Visit our web site: www. savethewatts.com for energy savings tips and ideas. You can also follow us on Twitter (@progressenergy) for news, updates and information. SATTERWHITE POINT MARINA ON KERR LAKE — Lakeside cabin rentals with boat dock, fully furnished, fall weekends still available, visit our website for lots of pictures and rates – www. satter whitept.com. Marina open ever y day but Monday until 5:00. See us on FACEBOOK. (252) 430-1300. SCREEN MASTER — Now is the time to purchase baseball and softball items. Come in for clothing at discounted prices. 100 S. Garnett Street, (252)492-8407. SHOR TCAKES EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING — Shortcakes Embroider y/Screen Printing/ Promotional/SELL AVON
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NOW: Embroider y Minimums 3 Pieces/ Screen Printed Minimums 10 Pieces/ Promotional Items are Always NeededPens,Coozies,Magnets Call Clareese (252) 492-5769/ Leave Message Catalog: www.shortcakesembroider y.com SELL AVON/Part or Full Time/Signup Kit Only $10 to Start Selling NOW ... SOUTHERN CHAINSAW AND MOWER PAR TS — 1030 S. Williams St. Henderson NC 27536; Small engine company that repairs outdoor power equipment such as riding lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers, generators, chainsaws, tillers and more. We are Jonsered and Kohler dealers. We sell new and used equipment. We also sell parts for many makes and models. Big mower blade sale going on. Best prices around. (252) 436-9507. SPARKLING BRIGHT PRESSURE WASHING — 1060 Hargrove St., Henderson, NC 27536. (252) 915-7808. Affordable pressure washing, Locally owned and operated, Free estimatesCommercial and Residential, Homes, Buildings, Driveways, Cars, Sidewalks, Mobile homes.and more. *Ask about our spring cleaning specials. SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS CAFE! — “A Place To Connect.” 221 S. Garnett St. (252)767-1988. Hours are M-Th. & S, 10:30-3; F, 8-3. Ser ving great food in a relaxed atmosphere bistro style. We are waiting to ser ve you. Parking also available in the back of the cafe. Schedule your specials, conferences, meetings today. Ask about the “buzzz” of Spiritual Connections Cafe! STATE FARM AGENCY RECRUITING — Discover a rewarding career as a State Farm® agent. Help others in your community while building a business that will last. Imagine what you can build if you put your mind to it. Become a State Farm agent. Contact Phil Morrow at (919) 789-3746 or visit http://pmorrow. sfagentcareers.com for more information. SUNSET SLUSH of NOR TH RALEIGH — We’ll set it up, scoop it up & clean it up! Just let us know
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when, where and how many & we’ll turn any size party, meeting or gathering into an Italian Ice Extravaganza! Over 24 flavors to choose from as well as kettle corn! www.sunsetslushnorthraliegh.com 1-888-407-1193. SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER provides the nation’s premier tutoring ser vices to K-12 students using precise skill assessment and highly individualized lesson plans. Mention this ad to receive $50 off of an assessment and 10 percent off of a custom program. Call (252) 438-6443 or stop by 857 S. Beckford Dr., Suite G, Henderson. TAYLOR’S CONSIGNMENT AND BOUTIQUE, INC. — Want to make extra cash? Clean out your garage, closets etc. and bring it into Taylor’s Consignment and let us sell it for you. We are located at 111 Nor wood St. in Henderson. Across from East Carolina Tire just off N. Garnett Street. Call (252) 572-2738, Open WED-SAT from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. After Hours Call 336-247-0782.
VANCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION, THE will have its Honor an Educator Breakfast on Friday, June 8, at Vance County Schools Administrative Ser vices Center. You can honor an educator who is special to you by purchasing a $15 ticket. Contact George Fowler at gfowler@vcs.k12. nc.us or at (252) 492-2127 ext. 2105. VANCE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER— 126 S. Garnett Street, Henderson,. N. C., 27536 – Senior Games are continuing in Region K (Franklin, Vance, Warren, Person, Granville counties). Also several new trips are planned for the coming months. Call the senior center at (252) 430-0257 for dates and times, or email patricia.mosley@vance.nc.gov for further information or any questions on any of our services or activities. VANCE FAMILY MEDICINE is open 7 days a week, MondayThursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. We take appointments or walk-ins. Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and
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Urgent Care. (252) 430-0666. VANCE FURNITURE — Downtown Henderson-with 5 floors of fine furniture at discount prices everyday. Locally owned and operated since 1941. Featuring some of the most respected and famous brand names in the business like Lazboy, Broyhill, Kincaid, Thomasville and Bernhardt. The Furniture Store You’ve Been Searching For. www. vancefurniture.com. W W PROPERTIES & RENTALS — For 30 years, W W Properties has provided quality residential rental homes & apartments at affordable prices. We have available newly renovated retail locations. We also have offices from single suites starting at $275 per month & up to 4,000 sq. ft. with nine offices in a professional building, Commercial, Industrial & Warehouse units for lease. We have one of the nicest distribution centers in the area for sale to help you expand your business. Single office suites units are also available on Capital Boulevard in Youngsville. Save money and call (252)
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A farewell to Edwards
Outgoing president says friendships go on By MARTIN FISHER
times. “We honor here this evening a great leader of our community who has set riends congratulated him, colleagues both extolled and roasted such a great example for us,” Henderson him and his community marked his Mayor James D. “Pete” O’Geary said. “His legacy includes stepping away from the leadership role he held for eight years as a milestone that he nearly single-handed work to lead in the recruitment and relocation of Semprius to singly made into an upward path. Vance County.” The Henderson-Vance County Others sounded on similar themes: Chamber of Commerce bid farewell to The chamber’s 2010 Board Chairman their outgoing president Bill Edwards on Vanessa Jones, also of Vance March 27, while members individually Granville Community College: “I acknowledged a repeating theme that it was not the same thing as saying goodbye. cannot say there has been anyone else who has poured out their heart any more When it was his turn to speak, for the community of Vance County.” Edwards reminded those friends that he Vance County Board of Commissioners was stepping away from a post, a role to play in the working world, but he was not Chairman Terry Garrison: “Your contributions to the citizens of Vance leaving their lives. County have been greatly appreciated, “You do not retire from friends,” and you will be greatly missed.” Edwards said. “I do not retire from you. The chamber membership director, You are my friends.” In roasting fashion, Edwards was made Rachel Hedrick: “When he took this job, he told me that it was because he wanted an honorary woman of a church ladies’ to give back to the community, and I club, warned by a U.S. senator that he’d still be a go-to source for help, and he was thought, ‘Ha.’ But I soon found out that his reminded by one of his oldest friends that commitment was absolutely true.” Edwards said that if he was a smart it was a tremendously long time ago when man, he’d know better than to say they first met. anything. “Bill, I think I met you at a chamber “Well, after everyone said everything function,” said Wayne Kinton of Consolidated Marketing, Inc., “and I think they did, no one said a thing about me being smart,” Edwards said. And about we both had hair back then.” that friendship thing: More direct statements, commended “That doesn’t mean you constantly to a capacity crowd of more than 200 have to come on out to my place and who filled the gallery-like atmosphere at pester me.” Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill for In fact, he added, he had a very good a reception in his honor, indicated that way for folks to enjoy some fellowship Edwards represents a true milestone for with him. community achievement during difficult DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
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Joseph Carr (left), president and CEO of Semprius, chats with Bill Edwards, retiring president of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at a reception in Edwards’ honor on March 27. “I have two acres of yard, and two lawnmowers,” he said. “If you want to come on out and spend some time with me ...” Edwards said that his successes were all built upon the teamwork of his friends and great relationships with government contacts near and far - and he was leaving those doors open for the community to continue to build upon. “Together, with teamwork, this community can be much, much stronger,”
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Edwards said. “Remember what this chamber represents, hold on to that, build upon that.” With a “God bless you. I love you,” Edwards stepped down from the podium and away from his last official act in leading the county’s largest taxpayer base for the cause of building the economy of his community. Contact the writer at mfisher@ hendersondispatch.com
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* A & P True Value Hardware * A Dominos Pizza Store A&S Pest Control A.B. Hair Carpets, Inc. A.R. Perry Glass/Henderson Oxygen * A.R.E. Mechanical, Inc. * AAA Gas & Appliance * Abria’s Chase Foundation ACTS ( Area Christians Together in Service) * Adcock, Wayne * ADT Security Services Advanced Lighting Technologies * Advantage Care In Home Services * Adventure Island * A-Fresh Potti By Foster * Ahner Security, Inc. * AHU Training & Consulting * AIM High Athletics & Personal Training, LLC * Air Control, Inc. Allen, Dr. Robert F. Optometrist Alliance Rehabilitative Care, Inc. * Allstate Insurance Co./Nunnery Insurance Agency * American Cancer Society * American Red Cross * Angela’s Grill * ASIS Counseling, PLLC * Auto Connection * AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. Aycock Elementary School Ballet Arts, Inc. * Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant * Bank of America * Barnett Properties, Inc. BB&T * Beckford Medical Center * Bees’ Knees, The * Belk, Inc. * Bill’s Flowers and Gifts * Bobbitt Signs, Inc. * Bojangles * Bowers & Burrows * Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central NC - Vance Unit * Brass Shoppe, The Brassfield Commercial Realty Breedlove Electric, Inc. * Brewer Cycles, Inc. * Brooks Appraisals, Inc.
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Chamber Membership Directory Buffaloe Milling Co., Inc. * Builder Tony Hirst, LLC * Builder’s Discount Center of Henderson Bullock’s of Henderson, LLC Care Chiropractic Center * Care, Jonathan S, Attorney, PA Carolina Classic Transport, LLC Carolina Cooling & Heating, Inc. * Carolina Country Snacks Carolina Dental Arts Carolina Greenscapes, Inc. * Carolina Quality, Inc. (Burger King) * Carolina Sunrock LLC Carver Elementary School Carver’s Family Restaurants Cawthorne & Associates CCB * Century 21 - Country Knolls Realty * CenturyLink * Character Antics * Charles Boyd Chevrolet-CadillacBuick-GMC, Inc. * Chase Development * Chester’s/Fast Brake Chick-fil-A * Church of the Holy Innocents, The (Episcopal) Church, Tom * City Tire, Inc. * Civitan Club of Henderson Clarke Elementary School Classic Graphics Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/ Kerr Lake * Coca-Cola * Coldwell Banker AdvantageHenderson * Collins Collision Repair Center * Colortyme * Comfort Zone Designers, Inc. * Community Care Partners * Community Home Care & Hospice * Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. * Consolidated Electrical Distributors * Consolidated Marketing, Inc. * Converting Hearts Ministries Cooper Company II, LLC * Cordell’s Lawn Care, Inc.
* Costco * Courtyard/Woods Apartments * Coventry House Inn * Cracker Barrel * Crafts On Wheels Inc/100 Years of Flight * Craving Inc. DBA Simply Delicious Catering * Crawford Properties 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 Dataforge * Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute * DaVita Vance County Dialysis * DeCillis, Steven B., Attorney at Law * Department of Commerce Division of Workforce Solutions * Dex One Corporation * Discount Furniture Center * Document Systems, Inc. * Dot’s Hallmark Shop * Drake, Dr. Alex E.M. Rollins Elementary School E.O. Young, Jr. Elementary School * Eagle PCS, Inc. * EarlyFalsom Properties, Inc. * Eastern Minerals, Inc. Eaton-Johnson Middle School Edward Jones - Jeff Perry * Edward Jones - Tony Adams * Edwards, Bill * Elmer A. Deal & Sons Inc. * Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, Inc. * Endrusick Enterprises, LLC * Enterprise Rent-A-Car * Express Employment Professionals Faith to Freedom, Inc. * Family Eye Center, OD PA * Faulkner Grading & Landscaping, Inc. F-G-V Partnership for Children * Fidelity Bank * First Baptist Church * First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. * First United Methodist Church * Five County Community
Operations Center * Florida Marine Tanks, Inc. * Flowers Funeral Home Fogg’s Exxon Service Station Food Lion, LLC For Your Occasion Party Rentals * Four County Primary Care, RLLP * Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, Inc. * Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. * Frazco, Inc. * Freedom Federal Credit Union Garden Walk Villas * Gateway Community Development Corporation * Generations Community Credit Union * George’s * Geter Barber College, LLC Glover’s Landscaping & Grading, Inc. * Golden Corral * Golden Skillet * Granville County Cattlemen’s Association * Granville Health System * Granville-Vance District Health Department * Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple * Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill Greystone Concrete Products, Inc. * Guardian Care of Henderson * Gupton Services, Inc. * Gupton’s Sporting Goods, Inc. H & R Block H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library * H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc. Hampton Inn - Henderson * Handcrafted Homes, LLC * Harris Equipment Company * Harris Incorporated of Henderson * Hawkins Maintenance Services LLC * Henderson Collegiate * Henderson Community Concert Association * Henderson Country Club * Henderson Family Medicine Clinic/A Duke Health System Affiliate
* Henderson Family YMCA * Henderson Fruit & Produce Company * Henderson Furniture Outlet, Inc. * Henderson Indoor & Outdoor Flea Market Mall * 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 County Economic Development Commission Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Henderson-Vance Downtown Development * Hight Warehouse, Inc. * Holden Moss Knott Clark & Copley, P.A. * Holiday Inn Express Holland Industrial * Home Credit Corporation, Inc. * Home in Henderson * Homes and Land Magazine * Hoyle, Wilson S., Jr., DDS * Hughes, Jack H., Attorney * Humphries Construction Co./ Triangle North Exteriors * Humpty Dumpty Day Care Hunt Investments LLC Indoff Commercial Interiors * Infinite Possibilities, Inc. * Innovative Green Builders/WDT Development, LLC * Interiors and Gifts Too J & E ScreenPrint J.L. Williams Construction Company, Inc. * J.M. White Funeral Service * Jameson Inn * JCPenney Co., Inc. Jerry’s Artarama NC, Inc. * Joel T. Cheatham * John Foster Homes Johnson’s Block & Concrete Co., Inc. * Journigan’s Tire & Battery Sales * Kennametal, Inc.
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* Kentucky Fried Chicken Kerr Drug, Inc. * Kerr Lake Country Club * Kerr Lake Glassworks/Chex Car Care * Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center * Kerr Lake Orthopaedics * Kerr-Vance Academy * Kids World, Inc. * Kilian Engineering, Inc. * Kimball Roofing/KBL Exteriors * Kittrell Job Corps Center L.B. Yancey Elementary School * Lakeland Theatre Company & Cultural Arts Center, Inc. Lakes Media, LLC- US98.3 WLUSFM Lamplight Inn & Tobacco Farm Camp * Leslie Ann Mills Photography * Liberty Kennels, Inc. * Life Line Outreach, Inc. * Little River Corporation * Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse * Loyd Plumbing Co. * M.R. Williams, Inc. * Manpower Services * Mansfield Computing Solutions, LLC Mari Miller, Author * Maria Parham Medical Center * Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension * Maria Parham Pain & Physical Medicine Clinic * Marketplace Cinema * Markson Scientific, LLC dba Markson LabSales * Mast Drug Company Medical Arts Pharmacy 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. * Moody Brothers Jewelers * Mosley Plumbing Company, Inc. * MotoMax * Nails to Tails Dog Grooming * Nancy Jo Photography * NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services * NCOL.NET
New Hope Elementary School * New Republic Savings Bank * Norlina Christian School * North Carolina Institute Of Minority Economic Development * North Carolina Pediatric Associates * Northern Carolina Cardiology * Northern Carolina Surgical Associates Northern Vance High School * Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America * Ogle, Dr. Adrian * Optimist Club of Henderson * P&G Pet Care * Pacific Coast Feather Paul Heidepriem Photography * Peanut Roaster, The, Inc. * Peck, Hazel P. * Pegram Agency, Inc. The / Nationwide Insurance * Pepsi Bottling Ventures Pernell’s Custom Framing * Perry & Waters, LLP * 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 Hut * Pizza Inn of Henderson * PNC Bank * Postal Plus Business Center * Premier Chiropractic * Premier Pawn * Premier Women’s Health * Prestigious Housing, Inc. * Prim Development and Rentals * Print Enterprise, Inc. Private Wealth Management of NC, LLC * Progress Energy PSNC Energy, A Scana Company * Quality Equipment, LLC * Quick Print of Henderson, Inc. * Raemac Transportation * Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre * Range of Motion Prosthetics & Orthotics Ransom, Kirby, DMD,PA * Reaching the Hearts of Women, L3C
Business Outlook Recovery Innovations of North Carolina, Inc. * Revlon * Ribeyes Steakhouse * Richardson, Arline * Rick Edwards Electric * RK & B Plumbing * ROBCO Manufacturing * Robert B. Lloyd Plumbing, Inc. * Robert D. Herford, CPA * Rogers Group, Inc. * Rose Gin & Supply Co. * Rose Oil Company * Rosemart, Inc. * 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 * S.T. Wooten Corporation * Sachs Woodcrafts LLC * Saint Augustine’s College * Salare Inc * Salon 31 * Salvation Army, The * Sams Furniture & Sams Furniture 2 * Sanford Milling Company Satterwhite Chiropractic * Satterwhite Point Marina, Inc. Schewel Furniture Company, Inc. * School of Graphic Arts * Schriver, Michael * Screen Master * Sea Tow Sears * Semprius * Servpro of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties * Sheetz * Shortcakes Embroidery/ Screen Printing Skipper Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q Sleep Inn * Smile Studio of Henderson * Southern Chainsaw & Mower Parts Southern Vance High School * Southside Office Supply Sparkling Bright Pressure Washing Spiritual Connections Café, LLC * Springleaf Financial * St. John’s Episcopal Church * Staffmark * Stainback, Satterwhite, Burnette & Zollicoffer, PLLC
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* Staples * Starting Over/Diani’s Jewelry * State Employees Credit Union * State Farm Agency Recruiting * Sterling Park Apartments * Stuf-It-Storage and Rentals * Subway * Success & Beyond Global Enterprises, LLC * Sugar n Spice Preschool * Sunset Slush of North Raleigh, LLC * SunTrust * Supply Line Country Market * Sylvan Learning Center of Henderson * Tabet, Munther S., MD, PA * Taco Bell * Tarheel Publishing * Tarheel Woodcrafters, Inc. TARMAC Educational Services * Taylor’s Consignment and Boutique * Team National/ Mona.vie * The Colonial Center * The Teacher Store * Thompson’s Landscaping and Lawn Care/Plume Ridge Nursery * Tidal Wave Car Wash * Time Warner Cable * Toyota/ Scion of Henderson * TreeTop Tree Services * Triangle North Healthcare Foundation * Tri-County Power Equipment * Tucker, Dr. Beverly * Tutor Doctor Union Bank & Trust Company * United Home Care, Inc. * United Way of Vance County/ Volunteer Center * US Cellular * Vacuum Cleaner Solutions * Valiant Solutions, LLC * 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.
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* Vance County Public School Foundation Vance County Schools Vance County Tourism TDA Vance Family Medicine * Vance Financial Services, Inc. Vance Furniture Company * Vance Granville Home Builders Association Vance-Granville Business Network * Vance-Granville Community College * Vanco Outdoor Equipment Variety Wholesalers, Inc. * Verallia North America Verizon Wireless 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 * 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 White’s Utility Buildings William D. Hoyle, CPA, PLLC * William L. Stark and Company * Wimpy’s WIZS Radio * Woodruff Trucking, Moving & Storage, Inc. * Wooten, William S. DDS, PA * Wray, Michael, NC Rep. * Wright, Danny W., CPA, PLLC * Xerox * Yancey Hines Special Events Photography Zeb Vance Elementary School * 110% Members