"To make Asheboro and Randolph County a great place to live, work, and do business."

Weekly Chamber Newsletter

January 9, 2023

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Join Us for a FREE Opportunity to Learn about Existing Employee Pipelines, and How to Position Your Company to Recruit & Retain the Best!

The Members of the Eastern Triad Workforce Initiative have partnered together to bring you up-to-date information about sourcing new employees, building a pipeline for future employees, and how to retain the team you build.

Be sure to register NOW, seats are limited.

Brought to you by:

Alamance Chamber, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, Business High Point,

Greensboro Chamber, and Rockingham County



 Presented by Randolph County and the City of Asheboro, the Chamber's Annual Meeting is when we recognize the individuals and businesses that contribute so much to our communities. The honorees will include:

Business/Industry/Organization of the Year

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Emerging Leader

ATHENA Award Sponsored by Vickie Gallimore/RE/MAX Central Realty

Citizen of the Year

We will also recognize Retiring Board Members and Committee Chairpersons and the 2022 Chair, Nicki Hill, will pass the gavel to 2023 Board Co-Chairs Mary Lisk and Darwin Smith.

This is an event you do not want to miss!

Sponsorship Levels

·    Gold Sponsorship with a reserved table for eight for $1,300*

(*Additional seats available to Reception and Gold Sponsors for $45 each)

·    Silver Sponsorship with a reserved table of four for $800

·    Bronze Sponsor which includes 2 tickets for $300

(All sponsorships listed above receive pre-event publicity,

name on programs and recognition at program)

·    Individual Tickets are $75 per person

Introducing the 34th Leadership Randolph Class of 2023!

Tara Aker, Randolph County Public Health

Maria Alaniz, Truliant Federal Credit Union

Jessie Benitez, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Josh Britton, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center

Casside Butler, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce

Jeremiah Callicutt, Asheboro Police Department

Margie DiDona, Randolph Senior Adults Association Inc.

Angela Galvan-Cruz, The Timken Company

Perla Gatling, City of Asheboro

Web Grubb, Uwharrie Investment Advisors

Randy Gunter, Randolph Community College

Brittany Jordan, Cross Road Retirement Community

Frankie Kelly, Asheboro Fire Department

Jeri Ann Kelly, JAKelly Consulting

Holly Lucas, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Harris Mason, Randolph Public Library

Courtney McGowan, Asheboro City Schools

Tyler McLeod - Elite Pro Properties

Sandy Newlin, Randolph County Register of Deeds

Steven Nunn, Randolph County Sheriff Office

Kim Radcliffe, Randolph Partnership for Children

Catherine Reeder, Randolph County Emergency Services

Jeff Rice, Randolph Communications

Alexis Rowe, North Carolina Zoo Society

Luis Sanchez, Jr., Movement Bank

Blake Szilvay, Cooperative Extension - Randolph Center

Christopher Tuft, Balfour Elementary School

Jake Wood, McKenzie Real Estate of NC, LLC

Leadership Randolph Co-Chairs:

Amanda Varner, Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Scott Harris, Technimark LLC

Chamber Member Benefits - Are You Utilizing These?

It is important to utilize benefits that your Chamber membership offers, most at little or no cost.



Chamber members have the opportunity to attend networking and social events such as our monthly Business After Hours, Let’s Do Lunch and bi-monthly Business Before Hours. Each month Chamber members gather to meet new clients and to make initial contacts that open doors for new business. FREE

All Chamber members are able to utilize meeting space at the Chamber Building (must be during office hours) for private meetings, seminars, luncheons, etc. FREE

All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to actively participate in any of the Chamber's many committees dealing with the various aspects of our community. This is a great opportunity to network and market your business. FREE

All Chamber members are eligible to participate in the First Benefits Insurance Mutual for Workers Compensation Policy. Many members have saved more than enough through this program to pay their Chamber membership investment. www.firstbenefits.org

Chamber members have the option of sending out an email to all members to promote their business to be sent out anytime $150.00 OR Chamber members can sponsor the Weekly Email for around 50 words, sent out on Mondays $50. Emails are sent to our members and their representatives (1,800+ email addresses).

Every Thursday, we send out a an email with our Members' special deals and promotions. Email details to casside@ashranchamber.com no later than 5PM on Wednesday prior.

You can also promote your business on the Chamber building's outdoor digital board for $150 for 7 days.

2023 Networking

Host Opportunities!

Sign up to host a networking event to bring your potential customers into your business to make the connections that will last a lifetime!

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CHAMBER ADVOCACY

How to contact your elected officials

State of North Carolina

NC State Senator

David W. Craven, Jr. | District 29

NC State Senator

Amy S. Galey | District 25

NC State Representative

Brian Biggs| District 70

NC State Representative

Neal Jackson | District 78

U.S. Senate

US Senator

Ted Budd

US Senator

Thom Tillis

US Representatives' info will be updated next week.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMPANY K: From Asheboro to the Fields of France

Written by Lexington, NC based poet Barbara Presnell

Directed by Asheboro, NC based director Jeremy Skidmore

• Originally conceived and commissioned by Randolph County Public Libraries and the City of Asheboro. 
• Featuring actors from all over the United States, including James Alton, Chance Carroll, Amanda Forstrom, Isaac Klein, Patrick Osteen and John Romanski.
• With live music performed by Randolph County based musicians Mark Dillon and Christen Blanton Mack.
• Designed by Raleigh and Greenville, NC based designers Noah Trimner and Dorothy Austin-Harrell

World Premiere! September 29, 1918: Company K of Randolph County makes its historic stand. Live music and performances bring to life the love, heartache, and brotherhood found in actual letters between North Carolina soldiers and their loved ones leading up to Company K's final battle that accelerated the end of World War I.  

All Performances at Sunset Theater:

February 2, 2023 at 7:30pm

February 3, 2023 at 7:30pm

February 4, 2023 at 7:30pm

February 5, 2023 at 2:30pm

TICKET INFORMATION: 

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Attention Teenagers - All teenagers living in Randolph County can attend any of the performances for free!  Just arrive 30-minutes before the performance to claim your ticket.

Ticket Prices: $10-$25

Tickets can be purchased at rhinoleap.com or in person at Brightside Gallery located at 170 Worth Street in Asheboro.