The Smyth Chamber News and Updates March 7, 2022 | Issue 3

Upcoming Events See what's happening this month. Have an Upcoming Event you want to share with us? Submit your request here. Together We Are Stronger! Become a member today! Fill out a Membership Application Donate to the Imagination Library Support A Child with the gift of books Donate Now! Local Resources Smyth County assistance-for-residents Free at Home Covid Test Kit Order Today! Register for Networking Breakfast Here! ‌ March is an important month! We will be honoring both National Agriculture Month and Women's History Month during the month. Follow along to see highlights, stories, and other special events throughout the month.

Women in History

Woman's History Month Month post highlights local hero and legend, Laura Lu Copenhaver. To read more about her and her legacy, Click Here! "On August 29th, 1868 Laura Lu Scherer Copenhaver was born in Columbus, Texas  and in 1871, her family returned back to Southwest Virginia. Laura attended the Marion  Female College, the college her father started and after her graduation, she returned  to work as a teacher at the school. She taught at the college for 25 years, mainly teaching  English, mathematics, and astronomy. During those years, she wrote fiction, poetry, and dozens  of pageants for the United Lutheran Church of America. She was very dedicated to the church  and had a passion for mission work within the community..."

Save the Date: Chamber Events

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Chamber Networking Breakfast March 16, 2022 Holston Hills 7:45 AM Registration is Now Open! Seats are limited Register Register Today!

Town of Chilhowie Easter Egg Hunt April 9th, 2022 Chilhowie Little League Park 11:00 am Free pictures with the Easter bunny at the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce LOVE sign 1:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt at the Little League Park More information to follow!

Spring Clean Up & Celebrate Trails Day April 23, 2022 Smyth County is hosting a spring clean- up day on April 23rd. Activities will be located at Smyth County Public Libraries and at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. We can all be involved this clean -up day and help create a cleaner environment for all. Together we are #SmythStrong.

‌ Student Government Day and Opportunity Fair April 28, 2022 9:00 AM Calling all Smyth County and surrounding area businesses! We are happy to host our annual Smyth County Opportunity Fair! Please join us on April 28, 2022 from 9am - 4pm for our annual Smyth County Opportunity Fair at Chilhowie Christian Church! Whether you are an Employer looking to hire,  an Educational Institution looking for students, or a Resource/Volunteer Opportunity serving our community, we are proud to partner  with you on this event. Register Here!

The Member Spotlight:

New Members for February the Pink Cactus Rosie Able Kayla Blevins Heather Bunch Amanda Osborne Ups and Downs VA 

‌ Renewing Members in February M & M Vending Wytheville Community College PTAC

Community Events and Announcements

Attention Local Farmers , food producers, winery, small businesses, farmers markets submit your Free 2022 -2023 Online Local Food Guide! – Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is inviting farmers and food producers in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia to submit their FREE listing (also referred to as ‘registration’) for the 2022-2023 online Local Food Guide here: https://asdevelop.org/local-food-guide/. Please email Lindsey Felty at: [email protected] with questions.   Submit here !

Volunteers Needed Contact Michelle Hartzog at [email protected] or Michael Carter at [email protected]

‌ Free Income Tax Preparation Mountain Community Action Program office 602 South Iron St., Marion Mountain Community Action Program is offering free income tax preparation through its IRS Volunteer Income Assistance program for the 2021 tax year for households making $58,000.00 or less. Preparation packets are available at the Mountain Community Action Program office at 602 South Iron St., Marion, or call 276-783-7337 options 1 or 2. Visit our Website!

‌ Entrepreneurial Skills 4 Week Course Course begins Monday, March 14, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enroll by Monday, March 7, 2022 Email [email protected] for more information

Job Board

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We Are the Chamber The mission of the Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County, Incorporated, is to become an exemplary force, partner and resource in conscientious economic and community-wide planning, advancement and sustainability; workforce and civic leadership training, recruitment and development; and countywide collaborative partnership initiatives. We are your connection to building community and cultivating your future & success. The Smyth County Chamber of Commerce is your local champion for growth & prosperity.

Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County, Inc https://smythchamber.org/

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