The Smyth Chamber News and Updates

May 2, 2022
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Save the Date: Chamber Events
The Member Spotlight:
New Members
for
March & April

B & R Farms

Pap's at East End 

Casey's Diner

Marion Outdoors

Evergreen SWCD

Sweet Bee Cupcakery

Marion Housing

Southwest Virginia Mental
Health Institute






Renewing Members April

Joanne Groseclose
Vince Groseclose

Marion Automotive 
Wythe Hospice

Ernie Sullins Clothing

Smyth County Farm Bureau Insurance
Gary Peacock

Virginia Insulated Products

Mt Cap 

McNeil Furniture

Kiwanis Club of Marion

K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.

Lifetime Wellness Center

John Graham

Envision Eye Care

Evans Financial Service

Saltville Rich Valley Lions Club

Better Homes

Sugar Grove Elementary School

The Art League of Marion

Bradley's Funeral Home

General Dynamics

Berry's Home Center
Renewing Members April
 
Dr. Henderson Funeral Home

Prosim Engineering

Smyth County Humane Society

June Wheeler

Phil Collins

Greever Clinic

FM 94 / KZ 101.1

Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie

Appalachian Realty

Highland Development Co

D&D Trophies and More

Virginia Highlands
Community College

Long Neck Lair

AMBER

Papa's Cafe

The Pointe Nine

Bankers- Madison Seidel

Smyth County Public Library

Sister's Cafe and Gifts

First Community Bank

VFW Post 4667

Luttrell Staffing Group

Mount Rogers PDC

Smyth County Public Schools

US Army



Community Events and Announcements
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is increasing food access and supporting local small businesses by growing the Virginia Fresh Match (VFM) network through financial incentives, training, technical support and more. Farmers markets and retailers in Wise, Dickenson, Russell, Lee, Smyth, Grayson, Carrol, Wythe, Bland, Tazewell, Buchanan, Scott and Washington Counties in Virginia that currently sell or who are interested in selling fresh fruits and vegetables are encouraged to inquire by emailing Crystal Stafford, Food Access Coordinator at: [email protected] or by calling (276) 623-1121. 
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.  

It’s that time of year again! Farm Fresh applications are now being accepted! You can print the application below to fill out and mail OR call 276-783-2598. Leave your name, phone number and mailing address to have an application mailed to you!
To qualify, you must be 60 or older, live in SWVA and meet income guidelines. Spots are limited and are first come first serve, so get your application in today.
One Pass Benefit
We are excited to announce that individuals with United Healthcare Community Plan are now eligible to go to a Fitness Center at no cost through our One Pass Benefit. The following fitness centers in Smyth County are participating with the program:
  • H2 Fitness
  • Anytime Fitness
 
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email. 

Marcus Adkins:
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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.
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