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Business OutlookA quarterly publication of the Henderson-VanceChamber of Commerce and The Daily Dispatch. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 • 1st Quarter

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 72 years at its Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Jan. 21. The event was held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.

The keynote speaker for the evening was North Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dale B. Carroll. Prior to joining the N.C. Department of Commerce, Carroll served for 12 years as the chief executive officer of AdvantageWest, an economic development partnership that serves 23 counties in the western part of the state. Before that, he worked for 18 years with Carolina Power & Light (now Progress Energy) in roles that ranged from energy services engineer to manager of economic development. He is a past president of the N.C. Economic Developers Association and has served on the state’s Economic Development Board and the N.C. Biotechnology Center’s Advisory Committee for Biotechnology in Western North Carolina.

Carroll addressed the four priorities Gov. Beverly Perdue has set for the state. Those priorities include: 1) Keeping communities safe by addressing the way the state manages parole/probation and safety in the schools; 2) setting government straight by tightening its financial belt; 3) emphasizing jobs and the economy in the midst of the worldwide recession; and 4) reducing the student dropout rates. Carroll emphasized the fact that Perdue is the first governor to have actual classroom teaching experience and that the experience gives her a unique ability to identify with local teachers. Carroll said that the evening’s events had given him a shot in the arm and thanked the audience for its commitment to helping the local community.

The 2008 Citizen of the Year, Bennett H. Perry Jr., presented the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award to Daily Dispatch publisher James Edwards. Edwards is a Henderson and Vance County native who is deeply involved with numerous non-profit organizations in the community. Perry said of the 2009 winner: “A very humble person, this person does not believe he has done anything out of the ordinary. He is simply a citizen trying to be a good neighbor and friend.”

When accepting his award, Edwards said:

James Edwards named Citizen of the Year at 72nd annual banquet

PLEASE SEE BANQUET, PAGE 4

Bennett H. Perry Jr. (left ) presents the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award to James Edwards, publisher of The Daily Dispatch, on Jan. 21 during the 72nd Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet at the Vance-Granville Commu-nity College Civic Center.

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During the annual banquet in January, the 2010 Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Vanessa Jones and Chamber President Bill Edwards presented the Chamber’s Program of Work for 2010, identifying goals for the upcoming year. Here’s a summary of objectives for each Chamber committee:

Education Committee

The Education Committee advocates for quality education in Vance County by partnering with the school system to work toward initiatives that will show a measurable improvement in graduating students and by partnering with the Vance County Public School Foundation to assist with the recruitment and retention of teachers.

Specific objectives include continuing to co-sponsor the annual Teacher Executive Institute with the Vance County Public School Foundation; working with school administration to enhance business-education partnerships;

continuing the Life Skills Day program to teach students basic skills in getting a job; and working with Vance-Granville Community College and Vance County public/private schools on the School of Excellence for rising 10th graders. The committee will promote the Shining Moment in Education Award winner and recognize National Board certified teachers, the Vance County Principal of the Year, and the Vance County Teacher of the Year at the Chamber’s annual banquet.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee ensures the financial viability of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce by providing oversight of day-to-day operations as well as developing new ideas to foster the growth of the Chamber for the future.

The committee will work with the staff, other committees and volunteers

to oversee Chamber budgetary activities and policies, develop and maintain revenue-producing events such as the Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, and work with Chamber staff to seek other sources of grant funding or revenue.

Business Growth and Development Committee

The Business Growth and Development Committee will continue to provide support to member businesses to assure their growth and sustainability, and will assist in the job growth of the area by education and promoting/encouraging a favorable business climate.

The committee will continue to partner with other chambers and Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center to co-sponsor the annual Business Expo. In addition, they will promote the importance of small business through the hosting of Small Business Roundtables; continue to recognize the Small Business

of the Year in partnership with other county chambers of commerce and the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center; and strive to enhance the Chamber’s role in job growth in the county by partnering with the Vance County Economic Development Commission, the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, the Henderson-Vance Partnership, the Vance County Department of Tourism, city and county government, and any other entity that will bring jobs to the area. They will also continue to update the booklet “How to Start and Grow a Business in Vance County” and make it available to anyone seeking to begin or expand a business in the local area.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is designed to enhance existing programs

Henderson-Vance County Chamber committee goals for 2010

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and implement new programs to benefit all Chamber members and to encourage non-members to join. Specific objectives include continuing to use all means possible (with an emphasis on diversity) to recruit, promote and retain business while providing as much individual attention as possible including at recruitment events; and enhance existing programs and develop new programs that will spotlight businesses including Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, radio and Web site promotions. Members will also be encouraged to get involved with their Chamber by volunteering and offering in-kind services and will be educated about the benefits of volunteerism through new member orientation events to be held at least two times yearly.

The committee will also maintain the Ambassador Program and empower ambassador members to be the

liaison between the Chamber and its members. In addition, the committee will promote, expand and support Vance County networking through face-to-face meetings, local networking groups and events, as well as electronic media and social networking vehicles as a membership benefit as well as a membership recruitment tool. The committee will also continue to promote the Member-to-Member Discount Program and Member Spotlight Program.

Government andPublic Affairs Committee

The Government and Public Affairs Committee will be the pro-active advocate of the business community at the city, county, state and national levels, to further enhance our communication and voice with our elected governmental and law enforcement officials.

The committee will promote the importance of the Leadership Vance Program and encourage community involvement after graduation; partner with local government by attending meetings of the city and county to remain informed; and continue business/government partnership forums on a regular basis to maintain a dialogue on key issues affecting the city, county, community and all law enforcement entities.

They will also continue the support of the Henderson-Vance County zoning process and its implementation, support the possibility of one government for Henderson and Vance County, and plan a state and federal Legislative Day.

Marketing

The Marketing Committee works to increase the visibility of the Chamber and its member businesses to promote its mission and to enhance the Chamber’s

role of being the hub of the business community. Specific objectives include promoting and maintaining the Chamber Web site to be real-time and user friendly, and introducing an e-mail newsletter for all members and organizations which have the capability to receive it electronically, with the goal of limiting mailings to those who opt for one by August 2010. The committee will continue the Chamber presence and promotion of members on local and regional radio and continue to be the point of contact to provide newcomer information to anyone wishing to relocate to the county.

The committee will also continue to promote member businesses through six “Focus” newsletters and four “Business Outlook” tabloids during the year. They will also continue an informative monthly column in The Daily Dispatch and work with The Daily Dispatch to produce Envision Vance, the seventh annual quality of life guide/membership directory.

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“I love Henderson, I love Vance County and I do what I do because of that love. I feel that we all have the responsibility of at least playing some small role in making our place better. And so to get an award for that is — wow, wonderful!”

Additionally, Vance County Schools presented the eighth Shining Moment in Education Award to First Baptist Church of Henderson for its support of E.M. Rollins Elementary School as well as Vance County Schools in general. Also recognized was Vance County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, Tessa Webb-Lewis, an eighth-grade math teacher at Henderson Middle School, and Vance County Schools’ Principal of the Year Anne Garrison, principal of Zeb Vance Elementary School.

Also recognized at the event were the following teachers who have received National Board certification: Cora Boyd of Henderson Middle School, Karen Rowland of E.M. Rollins Elementary School, Tameka Glass of Aycock Elementary School and Valerie Hairston of Zeb Vance Elementary School.

The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Vanessa Jones and Chamber

President Bill Edwards presented the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Report and Program of Work, highlighting the previous year’s accomplishments and identifying goals for the upcoming year.

Sponsors for the event were: Presenting Sponsor — Progress Energy; Gold Sponsors — Maria Parham Medical Center and Walmart Distribution Center #6091; Silver Sponsors— BB&T, P&G Pet Care, Supply Line Country Market and Time Warner Cable; Bronze Sponsors — Carolina Sunrock, CenturyLink, The Daily Dispatch, Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses, J.M. White Funeral Service, M.R. Williams Inc., NCOL.NET and PSNC Energy. Contributing sponsors were AAA Gas & Appliances, Chase Development, East Carolina Tire, Gould’s Ice Cream & Subs, H.G. Reynolds Company Inc., Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, Schewel Furniture Company Inc., Servpro of Franklin, Vance and Granville Counties, Southern Chainsaw & Mower Parts, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and W.W. Properties.

BANQUET, from page one

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce recently elected the 2010 officers for the board of directors.

Vanessa Jones, Vance-Granville Community College’s vice president of community and economic development, will assume the responsibilities of board chairperson. Other newly elected Chamber officers include David Ruggles of Maria Parham Medical Center, who will serve as first vice-chairperson, and Catherine Hughes of Satterwhite Point Marina Inc., who will serve as second vice-chairperson. Dean Overby of William L. Stark and Company will continue to serve as treasurer and Paul Harris of Harris Incorporated of Henderson will serve as immediate past chairperson.

Maurice Gray of Walmart Distribution Center #6091 and Mel Manning of Harris Incorporated of Henderson were added as new board members.

Ex-officio board members include Dennis Tharrington, chairperson, Henderson-Vance Partnership; Danny Wright, chairperson, Vance County Board of Commissioners; Jim Hinkle, interim director, Vance County Economic Development Commission; Phil Lakernick, director, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission; Randy Parker, president, Vance-Granville Community College; Pete O’Geary, mayor, City of Henderson; Norman Shearin, Ph.D., superintendent, Vance County Schools; and Bob Singletary, president/chief executive officer, Maria Parham Medical Center.

All new, existing and outgoing Chamber officers and directors were recognized during the Chamber’s 2010 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Jan. 21 at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.

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2008-2010Fern Ellington BB&TMaurice Gray Walmart Distribution Center #6091Joretha Johnson P&G Pet CareDean Overby William L. Stark and CompanyAshley Stewardson RE/MAX Carriage

RealtyJohn Zollicoffer Stainback, Satterwhite,

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2009-2011Rudy Abate Liberty Kennels Inc.Joel Harris Vance County Farm BureauJenny Hester Prim Development and

RentalsCatherine Hughes Satterwhite Point Ma-

rinaVanessa Jones Vance-Granville Community CollegeHal Muetzel Express Employment

Professionals

2010-2012Melvin Green Area Christians To-

gether in ServiceMel Manning Harris Incorporated of

HendersonLeslie Mills Leslie Ann Mills PhotographyTanya Evans Progress EnergyWalter Pegram NCOL.netDavid Ruggles Maria Parham Medical

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2010 Chamber Ambassadors

Cindy Abate Liberty Kennels Inc.Rudy Abate Liberty Kennels Inc.Bernice Bullock Generations Commu-

nity Credit UnionKendall Conley BB&TGina DeMent Five County Mental

Health AuthorityFern Ellington BB&TCheryl Elman Crafts on Wheels/ 100

Years of FlightSarah Falkner StaffmarkLinda Fletcher Vance-Granville Community CollegeMelvin Green Area Christians To-

gether in ServiceDiane Grissom Wester Insurance

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Julia Langston Henderson Family YMCA

Mary A. Lynn Individual Clareese Moss Shortcakes EmbroideryJarrott Patteson BB&TSusan Rogers Chick-fi l-ACandy Stevens Variety Wholesalers Inc.Arlene Watkins Milkam Hospitality Inc.Sandra Wilkerson City of Henderson

2010 Chamber Offi cers

Vanessa Jones ChairpersonDavid Ruggles First Vice-ChairpersonCatherine Hughes Second Vice-Chairper-

sonDean Overby TreasurerPaul Harris Immediate Past Chairperson

Chamber Staff Bill Edwards PresidentRachel Hedrick Director of Membership

Services Sylvia Edwards Offi ce ManagerJimmie Terry Work First CoordinatorSheri Jones Communications Consultant

Ex-Offi cio Directors Jim Hinkle Interim Director, Vance

County Economic Development Com-

missionDennis Tharrington Chairperson,

Henderson-Vance Economic

PartnershipPhil Lakernick Director, Henderson-

Vance Downtown Development

Randy Parker President, Vance-Granville Community College

Danny Wright Chairperson, Vance County Board of

CommissionersPete O’Geary Mayor, City of Hender-

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Bob Singletary President/CEO, Maria Parham Medical Center

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will kick off its 2010 Leadership Vance Program with an orientation breakfast at Vance-Granville Community College today.

“This program is one of my favorite parts of the job. The networks and bonds that will be formed among this group of people during this five-month period are more

far-reaching than any of them can imagine,” said Rachel Hedrick, the Chamber’s director of Membership Services. “Through their involvement in Leadership Vance, the participants will be better informed about the assets and challenges facing our community, making them better suited for leadership roles within the community,” added Hedrick.

Participants in this year’s class include:

Beth Brockhaus, Vance-Granville Community College; Susan McNeil, Kittrell Job Corps; Mel Manning, Harris, Inc.; Jeaneen Beckham, Four County Health Network; Luke Horton, The Daily Dispatch; Brian Perry, Walmart DC #6091; Kakeasha Richardson, Henderson Wellness Center; Eva Brown, Granville-Vance District Health Department; Cyndi Smith, City of Henderson; Catherine Hughes,

Satterwhite Point Marina; Harold Henrich, Vance County; Joel Rice, Five County Mental Health Authority; David Westbrook, Vance County Schools; Ann Hudson, KARTS; Kerry Rubio, Maria Parham Medical Center; Steve Stanton, Vance County; Jeff Endrusick, Endrusick Enterprises (McDonald’s); and

Since 1989, the Vance County Public School Foundation has given support to Vance County Schools through financial assistance with school system activities, funding of teacher workshops, and school grants for special projects.

The Foundation’s current focus on the recruitment and retention of teachers is comprised of monetary awards for the annual Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year awards in addition to teachers who obtain National Board Certification. Additional

foundation programs, such as an annual teacher mini-grant competition and co-sponsorship of the Teacher Executive Institute with the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, also promote this focus.

Over the years, the Vance County Public School Foundation has relied on contributions from individuals and businesses to fund its programs. One of the most popular ways to make a contribution to the foundation is through the In Memory of/In Honor of Program. It’s easy to make gifts to the

program, and all gifts are tax-deductible. The program provides an excellent way to honor the memory of someone or honor someone on a special occasion.

When a gift is made as a memorial in memory of someone, that person’s name will be posted on a permanent roster on the “In Loving Memory” link of the foundation’s Web site at www.vcs.k12.nc.us/vcpsf. Also, the person or persons making the donation will receive a letter from the foundation announcing the memorial gift.

Gifts made to honor someone on a special occasion will be posted on the “In Honor” link of the foundation’s Web site noted above. The honoree will receive a letter of notification from the foundation announcing the gift that has been made in his/her honor.

Contributions made to the Vance County Public School Foundation can be for any amount and, as stated above, are tax-deductible. To make a donation, contact George Fowler at gfowler@vcs.k12.nc.us or by calling (252) 492-2127, ext. 2105.

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The Leadership Vance Program is designed to inform, challenge and educate participants on the opportunities and needs of the community and to strengthen their leadership skills while teaching about the social, economic and political dynamics that shape our community. The intensive training and exposure to all aspects of the community will provide participants with the historical background and the skills necessary for civic and community positions. The program is ultimately designed to create a group of informed and dedicated leaders who will contribute to the community.

The program is organized by topic and participants are exposed to various aspects of Henderson and Vance County, specifically in regard to city and county government, health and community resources, economic development, agriculture and natural resources, history and media, and criminal justice and law.

LEADERSHIP, from page sixName: Jamecia HargroveAge: 18School: Northern Vance High SchoolFamily: Daughter of Claude and Hazel Hargrove

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“It has been a divine pleasure to work at the Chamber. I have learned that business can be exciting,” Hargrove said. After high school, she plans to attend either UNC-Greensboro or Peace College to major in human resource management. Hargove is a member of the National Technical Honor Society, the Key Club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Running Club and the Senior Senate. Her favorite subject is English. “It has been a pleasure to have Jamecia with us this year,” said Chamber Office Manager Sylvia Edwards. “She takes such pride in her work and really wants to learn from this experience.”

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U.S. Cellular expands local offi cesU.S. Cellular held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 13 to celebrate the expansion of its local offi ces. The company is located at 403 Prosperity Dr. in Henderson and is managed by Jim Phillips. The company specializes in cell phones and cell phone service. The company can be reached at (252) 430-8666 or on the web at www.uscellular.com.

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Maintenance Plus LandscapingMaintenance Plus Landscaping held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 6 to celebrate its new Chamber membership. The company specializes in landscaping and landscape maintenance and is owned and operated by Preston and Jennifer Wade. They can be reached at (252) 425-5941 or by e-mail to maintenanceplus80@yahoo.com.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/Kerr LakeThe Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/Kerr Lake held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 4 to celebrate its new Chamber membership. The organization specializes in boat safety education and can be reached at (919) 305-9388.

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Welcome to these new Chamber membersCoast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/Kerr Lake8444 Haines Creek LaneRaleigh, N.C., 27616Phone: (919) 305-9388Boating safety educationRussell Chafi n, division commander

Central Baptist Church of Henderson2574 Ruin Creek RoadHenderson, N.C., 27537Phone: (252) 492-4215Fax: (252) 492-6656ChurchSteven Harris, pastor

Four County Primary Care RLLP120 Charles Rollins Road, Suite 102Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 436-0440Fax: (252) 436-0281Physicians/family medicneBrenda Vaughan, offi ce manager

Mr. Electric of the Northeast PiedmontP.O. Box 1758123 Horner StreetHenderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 436-9025Fax: (252 436-9026ElectriciansRobert Slack, owner

Northern Carolina Surgical Associates120 Charles Rollins Road, Suite 206Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 436-0430Fax: (252) 433-0596Surgery/GeneralDiana Dow, offi ce manager

Maria Parham Nephrology & Hypertension568 Ruin Creek Road, Suite 006Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 436-1080Fax: (252) 436-1082Physicians/NephrologyIhab Zaggout, physician

Maria Parham & Physical Pain Clinic566 Ruin Creek Road, Suite 128Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 436-1380Fax: (252) 436-1581Rehabilitation and physical medicineEllen Loyd, offi ce coordinator

Success & Beyond Global Enterprises121 Young St.Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 213-2231Fax: (252) 436- 6034Youth and family intervention servicesLatezes Bridges, founder/executive director

Vance-Granville Business NetworkP.O. Box 1858600 College StreetOxford, NC 27565Phone: (919) 603-3910Fax: (919) 693-5505Civic/community/non-profi tEddie Dickerson, president

Yarny and SassyP.O. Box 735131 South Garnett St.Henderson, N.C., 27536Phone: (252) 432-5601Fax: (252) 492-1364Knitting shop, yarns, classesMayra Cabello, owner

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Offering Our Community Quality Healthcare For Over 10 Years

John Faulkner, MD Gary Smith, MD Prathima Surapaneni, MD

Loves to cookFond of sleeping in on weekends

Interested in women’s health issuesIs board-certifi ed in Family Medicine

But her patients inspire her most

Prathima Surapaneni, MD

(252) 436-0440

Now Accepting New PatientsMedical Offi ce Plaza

120 Charles Rollins RoadSuite 102

Henderson, NC 27536

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The Henderson Community Appearance Commission and the Vance County Appearance Commission are joining together again this year to plan a Spring Litter Sweep Cleanup Day for Henderson and Vance County on April 24.

The commissions are seeking individuals, businesses and organizations to be a part of this community effort!

“The cleanup day is an ideal way for individuals, businesses and organizations to get involved in improving the appearance of our community and making a real difference in a day’s time,” said Jane Rush, co-Chairperson of the Henderson Community Appearance Commission.

During the designated day, groups will come together to help clean up trash and debris from areas they designate as needing attention or in areas the appearance commissions have identified for cleanup in Henderson and the surrounding communities in the county.

The day offers a great way for church groups, especially youth groups, to clean up along streets or roads in the neighborhoods surrounding their churches or in any another area. Businesses, school groups, civic organizations and community watch groups can do the same!

For more information on the effort, contact Jane Rush at (252) 492-2127, ext. 2100.

Henderson Community Appearance Commission and Vance Co. Appearance

Commission seek assistance

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its efforts to go green. Because the Chamber represents the interests of a diverse array of businesses in its membership, the organization felt that setting an example of better environmental responsibility should be a priority.

As a result of those efforts, the Chamber began offering the “Focus” newsletter to its members in electronic form last year. Over 115 members have opted to receive the electronic version instead of the mailed version, allowing the Chamber staff to save printing costs, postage and real-time labor costs. The Chamber’s Marketing Committee has set a goal of August to convert as many members as possible to only the electronic version of the “Focus” newsletter. In order to receive a mailed copy of the newsletter, businesses must notify the Chamber no later than Aug. 1 either by phone at (252) 438-8414 or by e-mail at info@hendersonvance.org.

In addition, invitations to Business After Hours sponsored by Chamber members will be sent in most cases via e-mail only. This will allow the Chamber to offer this service to sponsoring members for free instead of charging a $350 optional fee per event if the sponsor desires a mailing.

Because of these and other changes to come, it is extremely important that all Chamber member information, including e-mail addresses, be current and up-to-date. The Chamber staff asks that members make the Chamber a priority when updating any changes in contact information for their companies. The Chamber’s Web site continues to increase in the number of hits to its online membership directory, so failure to notify the Chamber of new contact information could result in a loss of business for Chamber members.

To update information, contact the Chamber staff at info@hendersonvance.org or at (252) 438-8414.

Chamber increases efforts to go green

Serving: Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin, & Wake Counties

919-494-4040 ext. 28

donald@brassfield.com

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Feb. 25: Business After Hours at Four County Primary Care, located in the Medical Office Plaza at 120 Charles Rollins Road (behind Maria Parham Medical Center). The event will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the lobby of the plaza. Everyone attending can get weight and blood pressure checks and flyers on how to compute body mass index. Door prizes include a flower arrangement, blood pressure monitor and a pedometer. Call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or RSVP to rsvp@hendersonvance.org

April 15: Business After Hours at Embroidered Image, located at 691 Bearpond Road. Enjoy a glass of wine, food and fabulous door prizes from 5:30-7 p.m. See what the business offers, including in-house embroidery, in-house screen printing,

in-house custom vinyl monograms, wall decals, window decals and personalization. Call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or RSVP to rsvp@hendersonvance.org

April 21: 2010 Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon. For sponsorship opportunities or more information, call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.

May 27: The first Meet Me in the Street concert of the 2010 season, the free concert series brought to the local community by Harris Incorporated of Henderson. The event will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. Featured will be The Konnection Band. For sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.

June 2: 12th annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament (rain date is June 3). For sponsorship opportunities or information, contact the Chamber at (252) 438-8414 or e-mail info@hendersonvance.org.

July 22: The second Meet Me in the Street concert of 2010, featuring the Band of Oz from 5:30-8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. For sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.

Sept. 9: The third and final Meet Me in the Street concert of 2010, featuring The Embers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. along Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. For sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber at (252) 438-8414.

Upcoming Chamber events

(252) 436-1080 568 Ruin Creek Rd. Suite 006

Henderson, NC

Ihab Zaggout, MDBoard Certifi ed in Nephrology

& Internal Medicine

Offi ce Hours Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00

Please call for an appointment

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Chronic Kidney DiseaseAnemiaMetabolic Bone DiseaseCongenital Kidney DiseaseGeneralized EdemaResistant HypertensionNephrology consults

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Second Chamber Christmas social a success

On Dec. 10, the Chamber hosted its second annual Chamber member Christmas Social at The Silo. About 215 Chamber member representatives were in attendance for what has become one of the highlight events for Chamber members. The event was sponsored by Holden, Moss, Knott, Clark, Copley and Hoyle PA; Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters and Brafford PA; William L. Stark & Company; and Danny W. Wright, CPA, PLLC. Featured at the event was a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres, a roaring fire and an opportunity to make business and social contacts with other Chamber members.

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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• (ACTS) Area Christians Together in Service• 220 Seafood Restaurant• A Dominos Pizza StoreA&P True Value HardwareA&S Pest ControlA.B. Hair Carpets Inc.A.M. Davis Electrical Services Inc.• A.R. Perry Glass/Henderson Oxygen• A.R.E. Mechanical Inc.• AAA Gas & Appliance• ACS-Health Management Solutions• Adcock, Wayne• Advance PrintersAdvantage Care In Home ServicesAdvantage Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Inc.• Adventure Island• AFLAC/Stephanie Leonard• A-Fresh Potti By Foster• Ahner Security Inc.• Air Control Inc.• Aire-Wise Inc.• Allen, Dr. Robert F., Optometrist• Allen’s Frameworks & GalleryAlliance Rehabilitative Care Inc.• Allstate Insurance Co./Nunnery Insurance

Agency• Allstate Insurance Company/Jeff Ayscue

Agency• Ambassador’s Inn & Suites/Cornelius’

Restaurant• American Cancer Society• American General Finance• American Red Cross• Arc of North CarolinaAshland Construction Company• Asset Management Services LLCAuto ConnectionAutoBrite Car Washes Inc.Aycock Elementary SchoolB MassageBallet Arts Inc.Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant• Bank of America• Barnett Properties, Inc.• BB&TBB&T• Beckford Drive Medical Clinic• Bees’ Knees, The• Belk Inc.• Berger, Sen. Douglas E.Bill’s Flowers and Gifts• Bobbitt Signs Inc.• Bobbitt Surveying P.A.• Bojangles• Bowers & BurrowsBoys & Girls Clubs of North Central N.C. - Vance UnitBrassfield Commercial RealtyBreedlove Electric Inc.• Brewer Cycles Inc.

•Britthaven•Brooks Appraisals Inc.• Buffaloe Milling Co. Inc.• Builder Tony Hirst LLC• Builder’s Discount Center of Henderson• Bullock’s of Henderson LLC• Burgess Farms• Care Chiropractic CenterCare, Jonathan S., Attorney, PA• Carolina Bed Center• Carolina Classic Transport LLCCarolina Cooling & Heating, Inc.• Carolina Country Snacks• Carolina Greenscapes Inc.• Carolina Lanes• Carolina Quality Inc. (Burger King)• Carolina Sunrock LLCCarver Elementary SchoolCarver’s Family Restaurants• Cawthorne & Associates• Central Baptist Church• Central Community Services• Century 21 - Country Knolls Realty• CenturyLink• Character Antics• Charles Boyd Chevrolet-Pontiac-Cadillac-

Buick-GMC Inc.• Chase DevelopmentChick-fil-A• Citizen Schools-North Carolina• City Tire Inc.• Civitan Club of HendersonClark Street Elementary School• Coast Guard Auxiliary Henderson/Kerr Lake• Coca-Cola• Coffey’s Bail Bonds & Investigations• Coldwell Banker Advantage-Henderson• Coldwell Banker Wester Realty/Wester

Insurance• Collins Collision Repair Center• Colortyme• Comfort Zone Designers Inc.• Community Empowerment Services LLC• Community Home Care & Hospice• Community Immediate Care Center• Community Workforce Solutions Inc.• Consolidated Marketing Inc.Cooper Company II LLC• Cordell’s Lawn Care Inc.Courtyard/Woods Apartments• CPI Designs LLC• Cracker BarrelCrafts On Wheels Inc/100 Years of Flight• Craving Inc./DBA Simply Delicious Catering• Crawford PropertiesCrossroads Christian SchoolCurrin’s Real Estate• D.D. Residential Services Inc.Dabney Elementary School• Daily Dispatch, The

Dale’s Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration• Davidson, Billy• DB’s Windshield Chip Repair & Headlamp

Restoration• DeCillis and Turrentine PLLC• Designs By You• Document Systems Inc.• Dot’s Hallmark Shop• Dr. Adrian Ogle• Dr. Alex DrakeE.M. Rollins Elementary SchoolE.O. Young Jr. Elementary School• Eagle PCS Inc.• EarlyFalsom Properties Inc.• East Carolina Tire Co.Eastern Minerals Inc.Eaton-Johnson Middle SchoolEckerd Youth Alternatives Inc.Edward Jones - Clem SeifertEdward Jones - Jeff Perry• Edward Jones - Tony Adams• Elmer A. Deal & Sons Inc.• Embassy Cultural Center Foundation Inc.• Embroidered ImageEmployment Security CommissionEndrusick Enterprises LLC• Enterprise Rent-A-Car• Equipping Faith Church Destiny Center• Express Employment Professionals• EZ Car Care• 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 Mental Health AuthorityFive Star Physical Therapy, Inc.Florida Marine Tanks Inc.• Flowers Funeral HomeFogg’s Exxon Service Station• Food Lion LLCFor Your Occasion Party Rentals• Four County Health Network Inc./5 County

Community CareFour County Primary Care RLLPFox, Stan• Fox’s Pond Company L.P./DBA Foxborough

Pines Apartments• Franklin Brothers Nursery & Greenhouses Inc.• Frazco Inc.Freedom Federal Credit UnionGarden Walk Villas• Gateway Community Development Corporation• General Federation of Women’s Clubs/

Henderson Junior Woman’s Club• Generations Community Credit Union• George’s

• Glover’s Landscaping & Grading Inc.• Golden Skillet• Gould’s Ice Cream & Subs• Granville County Cattlemen’s Association• Granville Health System• Granville-Vance District Health Department• Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple• Greystone Concrete Products Inc.• Griesinger, Roger• Guardian Care of Henderson• Gupton Services Inc.• Gupton’s Sporting Goods Inc.H & R Block• H & W Heating & Air ConditioningH. Leslie Perry Memorial Library• H.G. Reynolds Company Inc.• Hampton Inn - Henderson• Handcrafted Homes LLC• Harperprints Inc.Harris Equipment Company• Harris Incorporated of Henderson• Healthcare Options of the TriangleHealthsource Chiropractic and Progressive

Rehab• Henderson Auction Gallery• Henderson Collegiate• Henderson Community Concert Association• Henderson Convention Center• Henderson Country Club• Henderson Family Medicine Clinic/A Duke

Health System Affiliate• Henderson Family YMCA• Henderson Florist & Gifts Shoppe• Henderson Fruit & Produce Company• Henderson Furniture Outlet Inc.• Henderson Indoor & Outdoor Flea Market• Henderson Institute Graduates & Former

Students Association Inc.• Henderson Lions ClubHenderson Middle School• Henderson Pediatric CenterHenderson Wellness Center PA

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

PLEASE SEE DIRECTORY, PAGE 16

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

• Henderson, City ofHenderson-Vance Chamber of

Commerce• Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers

Inc.Henderson-Vance Downtown

Development• Hight Warehouse Inc.• Hill’s Music Shoppe Inc.• Holden, Moss, Knott, Clark, Copley

& Hoyle PA• Holiday Inn Express• Holland Industrial• Home Credit Corporation Inc.Home Decorator Shoppe• Home in Henderson Inc.Homes and Land Magazine• Hoyle, Wilson S. Jr., DDS• Hughes, Jack H., Attorney• Humphries Construction Co./

Triangle North Exteriors• Humpty Dumpty Day Care• Ichibar Japanese Restaurant• Innovative Green Builders/WDT

Development LLC• Interiors and Gifts Too• J & E ScreenPrintJ.L. Williams Construction Company

Inc.• J.M. White Funeral Service• Jameson Inn• JCPenney Co. Inc.• Jefferson-Green Inc./DBA Choice

Realty• Jerry’s Artarama NC Inc.Joel T. Cheatham• John Foster Homes• Johnson, Jones & Associates• Johnson’s Block & Concrete Inc.• Journigan’s Tire & Battery Sales• Kennametal Inc.• Kentucky Fried Chicken• Kerr Drug Inc.• Kerr Lake Country Club• Kerr Lake Glassworks/Chex Car

Care• Kerr Lake Orthopaedics• Kerr-Vance Academy• Kids World Inc.• Kilian Engineering Inc.• Kimball Roofing/KBL Exteriors• Kittrell Job Corps CenterL.B. Yancey Elementary School• Lakeland Theatre Company &

Cultural Arts Center Inc.• Lakes Media LLC- US98.3 WLUS-

FM• Lamplight Inn & Tobacco Farm

Camp• Lemmond, Melissa Carraway

• Leslie Ann Mills Photography• Liberty Kennels Inc.• Liberty Tax Service• Life Line Outreach Inc.Little River Corporation• Lowe’s Home Improvement

Warehouse• Loyd Plumbing Co.Lynn, Mary A.M.R. Williams Inc.• Maintenance Plus Landscaping• Manpower Services• Maria Parham Medical CenterMaria Parham Nephrology &

HypertensionMaria Parham Pain & Physical

Medicine Clinic• Marketplace CinemaMarkson Scientific LLC/DBA Markson

LabSales• Mast Drug Company• Maxim Healthcare Services• Mayflower Seafood Restaurant of

HendersonMedical Arts PharmacyMid South Electric Service Inc.Middleburg Steak House Inc.• Mike Brooks Productions & D.J.

ServicesMike Brummitt Heating and Cooling

LLC• Milkam Hospitality Inc.• Moody Brothers Jewelers• Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney/

Virginia ClayMr. Electric of the Northeast Piedmont• Mr. Landscape Design/ Build, Inc.• Mustardseed Photography• N.C. Division of Vocational

Rehabilitation Services• NCOL.NET• NeedlegateNew Hope Elementary School• New Republic Savings Bank• Newcomb ComputersNoel, Richard, DDS, PA• Norlina Christian School• North Carolina Institute Of Minority

Economic DevelopmentNorthern Carolina Surgical AssociatesNorthern Vance High School• Occoneechee CouncilOptimist Club of Henderson• Optimum Lighting LLC• Overby Marine• P&G Pet Care• Pacific Coast Feather• Paradise Family DentistryPaul Heidepriem Photography• Peanut Roaster, The Inc.

• Peck, Hazel P.• Pegram Agency Inc. The /

Nationwide Insurance• Pepsi-Cola of DurhamPerry & Waters LLP• Pete Smith Automotive Group• Petersen Graphics• Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters &

Brafford, PAPinkston Street Elementary School• Pinnell Insurance Agency, Inc.• Pino’s Italian Restaurant• Pizza Inn of Henderson• Platinum Cuts IV Barbershop• Postal Plus Business Center• Premier Chiropractic• Premier Women’s Health• Prestigious Housing Inc.• Prim Development and Rentals• Print Enterprise Inc.• Pro Nails• Progress Energy• Prudential Select PropertiesPSNC Energy, A Scana Company• Quality Equipment LLC• Quick Print of Henderson Inc.R.H. Donnelley/DEX• Raemac Transportation• Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre• Ransom, Kirby, DMD,PA• RBC Bank• RE/MAX Carriage RealtyRecovery Innovations of North

Carolina Inc.• Revlon• RiceWrap MFG LLC• Richardson, Arline• Rick Edwards Electric• RK & B Plumbing• ROBCO Manufacturing• Roberson, T.M. II, D.D.S., PLLC• Robert B. Lloyd Plumbing Inc.• Rogers Group Inc.• Rose Gin & Supply Co.• Rose Oil Company• Rosemart Inc.• Rosemyr Corporation/AA Self StorageRotary Club of Henderson• Rural Health Group at Henderson• S.T. Wooten Corporation• Saint Augustine’s College• Saint-Gobain Containers• Salare Inc.• Sams Furniture Inc.Sanford Milling Company• Satterwhite Point Marina Inc.• Schewels Furniture Company Inc.• School of Graphic Arts• Scottish Inns

• Screen Master• SearsSerafin Plastic Surgery PLLC/

Aesthetic Center at MPMC• Servpro of Franklin, Vance &

Granville CountiesSherwin-Williams Co.• Shortcakes Embroidery• Skateeum, TheSkipper Forsyth’s Bar-B-QSmithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q• So-ul Delicious• Southern Chainsaw & Mower Parts• Southern Laundry and Dry

CleanersSouthern Vance High School• Southside Office Supply• St. John’s Episcopal Church• Staffmark• Stainback, Satterwhite, Burnette &

Zollicoffer, PLLC• Staples• State Employees Credit Union• Sterling Park Apartments• Stott Oil Co. Inc.• Stuf-It-Storage and Rentals• SunTrust• Supply Line Country Market• Sylvan Learning Center of

Henderson• Tabet, Munther S., MD, PATaco Bell• Tarheel Publishing• Tarheel Woodcrafters Inc.• TARMAC Educational Services• Team National• The Brass Shoppe• The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill• The Church of the Holy Innocents

(Episcopal)• The Guest House At Burnside

Plantation• The Salvation Army• The Silo• The Teacher Store• Thompson’s Landscaping and Lawn

Care• Tidal Wave Car Wash• Time Warner Cable• Toyota/ Scion of HendersonTriangle Landscape and Design• Triangle North Corporate Park• Tri-County Power Equipment• Trilake Granite & Stone Inc.• Triumph LLC• Tucker, Dr. Beverly• U.S. CellularUnion Bank & Trust Company• Union Chapel United Methodist

Church

• United Home Care Inc.• United Way of Vance County/

Volunteer Center• Vance Athletic Supply Co. Inc./DBA

Sportrax• Vance Charter School• Vance Construction CompanyVance County• Vance County Arts Council• Vance County Community

FoundationVance County Economic Development

Commission• Vance County Farm Bureau, Inc.• Vance County Habitat for HumanityVance County Public School Foundation• Vance County SchoolsVance County Tourism• Vance Family Medicine• Vance Furniture Company• Vance Granville Home Builders

AssociationVance-Granville Business Network• Vance-Granville Community CollegeVariety Wholesalers Inc.Verizon Wireless• Vescom America, Inc.• Video Conception• Vulcan Materials• W. W. Properties• Wake Electric Membership

Corporation• Walker Auto Stores• Walmart DC 6091• Walmart Store 2256Waste Industries Inc.• West Hills Veterinary CentreWester, M. W. III, DDSWestern Vance High School• Wheeler, Ted/DBA Ted’s Service

Company• Whitco Termite & Pest ControlWhite’s Utility Buildings• Wille, Thomas (Tom)• William L. Stark and CompanyWIZS Radio• Woodruff Trucking, Moving &

Storage Inc.• Wooten, William S. DDS, PA• Wray, Michael, N.C. Rep.• Wright, Danny W., CPA PLLC• Yancey Hines Special Events

PhotographyYarny and SassyZeb Vance Elementary School

• Denotes members of the Chamber’s 110 Percent Club who are funding the Chamber at 110 percent of their normal investment level. Thank you!