Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce May 2020 E-Newsletter

Elizabeth City Area Chamber E-News

Vol. 38, No. 5

May 1, 2020

Dear Chamber Members,

Thank you for the work you are doing to keep our community going. The past six weeks have been a time of unprecedented circumstances worldwide and locally, and I am so proud of the way you have responded. Your creativity, resilience, and collaboration is inspiring. From adapting the way you conduct business, to providing meals and resources for those most affected by this crisis, you have stepped up to the challenges facing you. You have remained determined and hopeful, and it is heartening to see how everyone is pulling together.

Although your Chamber staff is working remotely, you can still count on us. Your issues are our issues. We have made it our priority to reach out to all of you to find out how you are doing and how we can help. If you haven’t heard from us yet, be sure that you will soon! In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have a need, or if you want to brainstorm options for your business. Your success is important us, and we are here for you. We miss you and look forward to the day when we can gather safely again.

Our team remains dedicated to working diligently on your behalf during these difficult times. We will continue to keep you updated with essential information shared in our weekly resource emails and also on Facebook. As always, sharing your posts and updates is a priority for us, so please let us know if you have information, you’d like for us to share.

We are committed to advocating for a smart, sensible, and safe path forward so that everyone can get back to work as soon as possible. You can count on us to continue to provide guidance and resources as we all prepare for the safe reopening of the economy.

Serving you,

Holly Staples

Important Information and Resources

The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help guide your business throughout the ongoing pandemic. Please see below for a link to our most recent weekly resource and information email.

COVID-19 Information and Resources

for Business Owners

Thank you to our Ambassador Team

Last week was National Volunteer Week. The Chamber is lucky to have a special group of people who volunteer their time to further our mission and ensure our members are connected and supported by the Chamber and the business community. Special thanks to:

BB Barco

Cheryl Bright

Kelly Campbell

Linda Cox

Rachelle Gunter

Courtney Hobbs

Jessica James

Travis James

Reanna Jimenez

Christina King

Melanie Metzler

Cortney Simpson

Steven Young

We could not do this without you!

Coastie Corner

A Different Kind of Spring

Well it goes without saying that Spring 2020 is like no other Spring any of us has ever experienced. I hope that no one has to deal with COVID-19 personally. The good news out of all of this is that Pasquotank and Camden counties have been able to maintain such manageable numbers. These are certainly amazing and challenging times and all of the units in Elizabeth City are maximizing our measures to prevent the spread. It saddens me that so many popular events are canceled or postponed here in the final months of my tenure in Elizabeth City. I will certainly miss some of the big ones like Potato Festival and Bocce, Beer and Bites! Now, the initial Coast Guard Half Marathon is in delay mode as well. Hopefully, we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel very soon and experience a quick recovery. I wish nothing but the very best for all of you and hope to see you all in person very soon. Stay well!

CAPT Randy Meador

News from our Members

Albemarle Home Care & Hospice

Albemarle Home Care & Hospice would like to take this opportunity to Salute & Say Thank You to All Essential Workers and OUR Health Care Providers. As your Home Health & Hospice provider, we are here, to assist you in providing Quality, Compassionate care during this challenging time. WE are committed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Our skilled care services make it possible for older adults to practice social distancing, and still receive the care they need at home. Here to Serve you during this time.

SERVING NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 50 YEARS!

Albemarle Home Care & Hospice

(252)338-4066

American Legion

Legionnaires are using the phone, email and social media to safely find out how veterans are doing and what we can do to help them.

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is affecting us all, the Buddy Check program is perhaps more important now than ever before. The idea is to connect with veterans who may need assistance. We need to check on ALL VETERANS in each of our communities to be sure they are safe, feeling OK and have access to health care and services. In short, be there for them.

Call Me, I have a Post for you

Skip Rapp

District 1 Commander

The American Legion Department of NC

252 562 5196

Biggs Buick Cadillac GMC

We know the difficulties surrounding the 'STAY-HOME' order.

For everyone's safety, we are extending FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY for your vehicles' service needs!

Give us a call at 252-338-2131 to be scheduled in.

*30 mile radius unless availability is open.

*Vehicles' scheduled for pick-up/delivery must have been purchased from Biggs.

Camp Cale

The Carolina Club

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

The Citadel

City of Elizabeth City

The 2019 Consumer Confidence Reports are available!

A printed copy of the report is available at your request – Please call 252-335-2196 to have a copy mailed to you

Click Here for Water Quality Report

Chuck's Fences and Decks

Carpentry work, custom fences decks, remodeling,

and free estimates!

Are you wanting a new custom fence or deck built? Maybe you want a pergola or new shed. Call an experienced carpenter today. We have over 30 years of experience in all types of construction and remodeling.

We work in the Virginia Beach surrounding area and north eastern North Carolina including the OBX. As always the first estimate is free, so call Chuck Newcomb today to set up an appointment. 252-267-7445 or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Deckguy/

COA Small Business Center

The Daily Advance

Fastenal

For all of your Industrial & Construction needs, stop by Fastenal in Elizabeth City, NC located in the Kennix Shopping Plaza.

We are located next to Earthstone at 1245A US HWY 17 South and can provide many of needs same day or next day.

Food Bank of the Albemarle

Fortress Wood Products

Fortress Wood Products® is a leader in building customer loyalty and successes by combining teamwork, exceptional service, innovation, and professionalism balanced with quality, trust and integrity.

Fortress Wood can provide timely and consistent shipping and delivery for all of your treated wood product needs.

To find a dealer near you, head to our website or call 1-800-BUY-FORT. Follow us on social media @Fortresswood.

Global Recruiters Network of Elizabeth City

Is your company struggling to find high-quality employees? Let Global Recruiters Network of Elizabeth City take over the search for you. GRN of EC will partner with you to deliver superior talent to your organization. We identify and recruit passive candidates - individuals that are top performers but may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.

Learn more today by visiting www.grnelizabethcity.com

or call our office at (252) 331-2775.

Legal Shield - Barbara Hendrickson

We are currently living in un-chartered waters.

In the weeks and months ahead many legal questions will arise both personal and business that would normally have not been an issue before the Pandemic.

Issues like:

* “My son was in his last year of school. We paid for room and food vouchers. Are we entitled to

a refund as he will not be there next year and a credit will not help?”

*“During the shutdown when my business was closed I was not bringing in any revenue. I am just now getting back on feet but I am a month behind on my rent. Can my landlord penalize or evict me?”

We are all hopeful that when this ends everyone will work together to bring our economy back to

where it was. If this does not happen, in some cases we need to protect ourselves just as we do

with car insurance when driving a car.

Take a moment and go over the benefits of a personal LegalShield membership below.

This covers you, your spouse {or significant other} and up to 8 children on a monthly membership

of only $24.95. If you contact me I can send you the small business protection information also.

May everyone stay safe and well during this period of uncertainty.

~ Barbara Hendrickson

For more information contact Barbara Hendrickson at 703-901-9200.

Please visit my website at: barbarahendrickson.wearelegalshield.com

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc

Sales Agent of the Month for March 2020 is Janet Lane: Janet is a native of Elizabeth City and has been in real estate for over 1 years. She is familiar with all the neighborhoods and has the ability to assist in selecting the best home for her client’s needs. Janet uses the newest internet marketing tools to depict properties to the broadest possible range of qualified buyers - Janet genuinely listens to her clients and works tirelessly on their behalf.

Listing Agent of the Month for March is Marie Chandler: Marie began her real estate career in 1995 after working for many years as an accountant in the construction industry. Since 1996 she has been a top selling or listing agent in the Albemarle area and was Realtor of the Year in 2003. She believes that hard work and caring for her clients has been the key to her success and she is a great asset to the Long and Foster team.

NCWorks

The Pointe Golf Club

Rusty Dusty

SERVPRO of Elizabeth City/Outer Banks

Shaklee Independent Distributor - Gwen Bell

In these unprecedented times Shaklee has made an unprecedented commitment to help the millions of people looking for an extra income – The Shaklee Stimulus Plan.

Now through 6/30, The Stimulus Plan offers a comprehensive program to help new people begin earning right away on the path to greater rewards. And it rewards you, when you introduce new people to Shaklee and help them get off to a fast start.

For more information go to www.myshaklee.com and discover how each of these parts of the plan work. You may also call me or email me and I will explain the steps. Our Chairman and CEO Roger Barnett, has invested $25 million in this plan so take advantage of it.

Gwen Bell , Independent Shaklee Distributor

252-337-4942

Pws.shaklee.com/gwen-m-bell

Spectrum Reach

State Farm - Dawn Cooper Covington

Taylor Mueller Realty

TowneBank Mortgage

Undercutter Tree Service

Vaughan's Jewelry & Fine Gifts

VectorCSP

VectorCSP is a federal contracting small business based out of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We help our nation's military and government leaders realize the Cost, Schedule, and Performance goals of their organizations through our expert integrated logistics, engineering, training, and strategic program management support.

VectorCSP is always seeking highly qualified candidates possessing strong backgrounds in Acquisitions, Engineering Management, Integrated Logistics, Project Management, Military Aviation and Naval Engineering.

To apply, please go to https://vectorcsp.applicantpro . com/

For assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department by telephone at (252)-338-4255 or by email, teresa.delaney@vectorcsp.com

Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/VectorCSP/