February 16, 2021
CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
NEW ADDRESS FOR YOUR CHAMBER
Please note that as of September 2020 your Chamber has relocated to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research [IALR]. IALR's campus is an ideal place for the Chamber to continue to enhance and energize the region with an innovative, profitable business community. If the pandemic has shown us anything about the future of work, it’s that engagement, not location, is what matters. The business of the Chamber has not changed—we are here to promote and advocate for all businesses in our region. And we are proud to engage our members virtually and at their places of business.

Our new address:

150 Slayton Avenue
Danville, VA 24540
VIEW THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING RECORDING
During this virtual event, we highlighted how your Chamber has supported you and our region's business community through a global pandemic. We will also announce our plan for 2021 and how we can energize the region with an innovative, profitable business community.

  • Meet your 2021 Board of Directors and Officers
  • Recognize outgoing Chair and Board members
  • Learn about the Chamber's top three priorities for 2021
  • Hear from Sheree Anne Kelly | CEO, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
REGISTER NOW: VIRTUAL BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & CRIME REDUCTION IN THE CITY OF DANVILLE

When: Thursday, February 25, 8-9 a.m.

Where: Online via Zoom
SUBMIT MEMBER NEWS
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MEET OUR NEW STAFF
Madison Eades
Director of Member Engagement
Madison comes to the Chamber from The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA, where she most recently has served as Catering Sales Manager. She is focused on developing and overseeing membership recruitment, retention and engagement; implementing programs, events and services that directly reflect member needs and interests; and creating and managing all marketing & communications.

Madi holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech, and in 2019 was named to the Millennials on the Move [Top 40 under 40] list in Lynchburg Business Magazine.

Christy Harper
Membership Manager

Christy comes to the Chamber with several years’ experience in non-profit organizations and is focused on serving and communicating with prospective and current members, assisting with event logistics and supporting Chamber operations.
 
Christy currently serves as a board member of the River District Association, was a member of the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem COVID-19 Microgrant Selection Committee and led production for the recent TEDx Danville. She holds a B.S. from St. Paul’s College and an MBA from Strayer University. 
Danielle Montague
Wealth Equity Fellow

Danielle is focused on best practices in the context of creating a more equitable workplace. She will also provide technical assistance to help businesses & organizations.

Danielle is a program coordinator for the City of Danville Department of Parks & Recreation. She is active in her community with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and The Health Collaborative, a regional health coalition, where she serves as the Health Equity Co-Chair. Danielle currently is pursuing her doctorate in organizational leadership with a concentration in healthcare leadership at Regent University.
LEGISLATIVE CORNER
The 2021 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session began on January 13, and transitioned to special session on February 10. Your Chamber will continue to advocate for the region's business community during this session, recognizing the challenges of the alternative format and timing. Our 2021 legislative priorities can be found below. Please contact Alexis Ehrhardt with any questions.
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce:
Virginia
General Assembly
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce:
Bills We're Watching
INNOVATION PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce | www.dpchamber.org
(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540