Blackstone Chamber Newsletter - November 25, 2024

Local Business Spotlight

Blackstone Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight: AtWork in Farmville

Blackstone, VA — AtWork in Farmville, a locally owned staffing and employment services agency, continues to make a significant impact in the region by connecting businesses with top talent and providing job seekers with valuable career opportunities. Part of a national network, AtWork in Farmville serves the local community by offering staffing solutions for a wide variety of industries, from administrative support to manufacturing and skilled trades.

Founded on the principle of making a positive difference in the lives of both employers and job seekers, AtWork prides itself on personalized service. The agency's team works closely with local businesses to understand their staffing needs, while also helping individuals find employment opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.

Chamber Events

All Aboard the Blackstone Christmas Parade!

Join us for a magical evening as the annual Blackstone Christmas Parade rolls into town with the enchanting theme, “The Polar Express”! This year, we’re inviting all area residents and businesses to hop on board and make this event truly unforgettable.

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

Time: 6 p.m.

Theme: “The Polar Express”

Learn more and register.

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IRS: Business Identity Theft Prevention Workshop

DECEMBER 4, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Eastern Time

With the rise in cybersecurity risks it is important that small businesses take steps to protect themselves and clients. Join us for a FREE 45-minute workshop where we provide tips and reminders for avoiding scams and preventing business identity theft. During this workshop we will: • Describe phishing scams targeting businesses • Discuss how to report business Identity theft to the IRS • Discuss how to report data loss to the IRS • Provide tips for protecting sensitive data • Provide resources for business identity theft There will be live Q & A.

IRS encourages taxpayers to prepare for 2025 filing season with online tools and key reminders

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WASHINGTON — As the nation's tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding people of simple steps they can take now to prepare to file their 2024 federal tax returns.

This reminder is part of the IRS's "Get Ready" campaign to help everyone prepare for the upcoming filing season in early 2025.

“Our focus at the IRS continues to be on making tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “We’ve added more digital tools to help taxpayers. But as tax season quickly approaches, the IRS reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to get ready for 2025. From reviewing withholding to signing up for an IRS Online Account, there are multiple ways for people to help make the 2025 filing season easier.”

As the IRS continues its historic transformation work, the agency continues introducing new online tools as well as expanding and updating other digital tools. These are designed to help taxpayers and make tax filing easier.

Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop

CIC is accepting applications for the Spring '25 semester of our 16-week Entrepreneur Workshop through Jan 3, 2025. We're excited to not only be able to offer the training sessions again, in person, in Charlottesville (CHO) and Culpeper-Orange (COW), but also, for the first time, our program will be available virtually in Southern Virginia (SOVA),

Applications

Charlottesville Workshop (CHO)

Culpeper-Orange Workshop (COW)

Southern Virginia Workshop (SOVA)

Share Your Business Story with the Community!

The Blackstone Chamber of Commerce is excited to spotlight our local businesses and share their success stories with the community. We invite all local businesses to submit their news articles, ideas, and stories for our Local Business Spotlight feature. Whether you have a new product launch, a special event, or an inspiring business journey, we want to hear from you!

Submitting your story is easy with our online submission tool. Simply click the link below, fill out the form, and share your news with us. Let’s celebrate the vibrant business community of Blackstone together!

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