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Blackstone Chamber Newsletter - September 20, 2024 | |
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Message from the President
Dear Blackstone Chamber Members,
I want to start out by thanking the City of Blackstone, our local businesses, volunteers, and participants for making this year’s Arts & Crafts Festival a wonderful experience for our community. Your support truly made the event a success.
Next, we are excited to host the 2024 Blackstone Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Outing, scheduled for October 7.
Also mark your calendars for the next Chamber Networking Luncheon!
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When: October 9 at 1 p.m.
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Where: Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department
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Speaker: Greg Dorazio, Dorazio Communications
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Topic: Rethinking Your Social Media Strategy (we will send more information next week)
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Cost: $15 per person.
- Register online
We have also updated the Chamber’s website. Over the next few months, we will assess the site for functionality and usability. If you have any feedback, please send it to support@blackstonechamberva.com.
Sincerely,
Deb Rose
President
Blackstone Chamber of Commerce
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Local Business Spotlight
Landmark Data Processing, a leader in digital payment solutions, is revolutionizing how Nottoway County businesses manage their transactions. Specializing in secure and efficient payment processing for brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms, the company offers cutting-edge point-of-sale (POS) systems and competitive rates.
Read more on Landmark Data Processing.
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LIVE MUSIC EVENT!
The Allura @ Backroads Bar & Grill
When: Saturday, September. 21
Where: The Allura Event and Banquet Hall
Admission: $10 per person at the door
Formed in 2012, BREAK AWAY is a three piece band from South Hill, VA; specializing in Rock music. Each band member is a self taught musician and brings their own unique style to the trio.
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This article was submitted by the SoVA RISE Collaborative, an initiative focused on supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses in Southern Virginia. It offers training, resources, networking opportunities, and access to capital, aiming to strengthen the regional economy through entrepreneurship. This program collaborates with institutions like the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and the Longwood Small Business Development Center to boost local businesses.
You are invited to join us at the RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs for an inspiring day of thought-provoking speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8:00am - 3:00pm at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville. VA.
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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are opening another round of the SOVA RISE Female Founders Fund as part of the RISE Regional Summit for Entrepreneurs, happening on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Danville, VA.
The RISE Female Founders Fund for Woman-Owned Businesses provides micro-grant funding to female entrepreneurs. The Female Founders Fund was established in 2023 to provide additional support and encouragement to female entrepreneurs demonstrating perseverance in pursuing their vision in Southern Virginia.
Available Funding: One grant award of $1,000
Application Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024
Click here for more information.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Golf Outing
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 11:00 Check-in
- Location: Nottoway River Country Club, 547 Country Club Lane, Blackstone, VA
Get more info and register!
Community Travel Interest Survey
Travel enriches lives and strengthens our community. That’s why we’re excited to partner with Smith-Hairston Travel to offer unique travel opportunities for local businesses and residents! Imagine exploring new destinations, learning together, and building lasting connections—all while supporting our hometown.
Whether you’re a business owner looking to network or a resident eager to broaden your horizons, this is your chance to travel with purpose. Your input matters—please take a moment to complete the survey and help turn your travel dreams into reality. Let’s embark on unforgettable journeys, together!
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New technical guides published; Political campaigns and charities
New technical guides published
Exempt Organizations and Government Entities recently published three new Technical Guides (TG). These guides are comprehensive, issue-specific documents that update and combine Audit Technique Guides (ATG)) with other technical content. Once completed, the TGs replace corresponding ATGs.
The latest TGs address Section 509(a)(3) organizations. Organizations that qualify as public charities under Section 509(a)(3) are organized and operated exclusively to support one or more Section 509(a)(1) or (2) organizations.
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The educator expense deduction can help offset out-of-pocket classroom costs
The taxpayer must be a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide. They must also work at least 900 hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law. Read more on the Educator Expense Deduction.
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The Blackstone Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is a bimonthly publication designed to keep our community informed and engaged.
If you have articles or information that you would like to be considered for inclusion in the newsletter, please submit them to support@blackstonechamberva.com. We welcome contributions that highlight local businesses, events, and initiatives that are making a positive impact in our community. Submitting text and images is most helpful. Flyers and other PDF or image files with text require additional processing.
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