Note from the president:

Welcome to February!

Well, our year is off to a great start! We have been able to secure publishing for a membership directory again this year. This item has been missing for the last couple of years so we are thrilled to get it back. We need a way to have something to place in people's hands when advertising the chamber and what we have to offer, especially until we can get a website up and running. If you want your business to be included in the new publication, please make sure to update your membership application and make your payment by the February 20th meeting. Payments can only be cash or check at this time.

On that note, please make sure you DO NOT recommend or refer to the old website. It is very outdated, and we are unable to make any changes at all to it. Instead refer people to our FaceBook page or have them contact a board member with any questions or concerns.

Lastly, I am finally able to report that our annual Christmas Party and Auction raised just over $5100!!! We are off to a great start at being able to promote our members this year and be able to create the new website to better serve our membership.

See you all on the 20th!

Sharon McGee

2024 Member Renewal DUE:

Update your membership for 2024 by the February 20th meeting.

Click to put in your 2024 membership application:

2024 Membership Application

NDCCC Businesses Sales and Services for February:

De Soap Boutique:

We will be having a buy 1 get 1 half off for the entire month of February on the bath and body products at De Soap Boutique. Also buy 2 get 1 free off of the Men and Women’s skin care regimens for De Soap. We are going to help put together gift bundles for Valentines Day with the buy 1 get 1 half off for De Soap.

I am having a special shopping event on February 9th open to all from 4-7 PM to help the men pick out gifts for their sweethearts. Also with a $35 Merle Norman purchase I will give away a fee eye gel. I will also have another friend here selling her $5 Paparazzi jewelry on February 9th 4-7 PM. Door prizes to be given away that day with light refreshments. Hope you all will remember us this Valentines.

Generational Transitions Services:

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

Senior Services of Davidson County

Salvation Army of Davidson County:

Please note that we will now be meeting on the 1st WEDNESDAY each month. This will start February 7^th at 8:30am. We are looking forward to catching up with everyone and hearing about each of your plans for the new year!

New fundraiser: March 23^rd Ladies High Tea

Monthly Lunch and Learn Series starting in February will be every 2^nd Wednesday at 11:30am

North Carolina Zoo:

The North Carolina Zoo is reaching a milestone this year. Please join us in celebrating our 50^th anniversary. Plans are underway to launch two new fundraising events as well as continue building the success of the popular family-friendly event – BOO at the Zoo.

Last year, our Zoo reached its goal of one million visitors during its 2023 season and we are confident that the goal will be met again this year. Guests can see the ongoing progress of Asia construction and habitat expansion each time they visit.

Please consider partnering with us to help raise money for our Zoo. We request that you add these exciting events to your events calendar. We invite statewide Chamber of Commerce Members the opportunity to attend and/or sponsor any or all of these events.  

·       Wild at Heart…Party with a Purpose – NEW fundraising gala Saturday, April 27^th at Solar Pointe picnic area, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Dinner, Dance and Live Auction.

·       Holly Jolly July – NEW Christmas event, Saturday, July 27^th (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Santa and Mrs. C. are coming to town! Fun festivities include DJ/dance party, photo ops with Santa, games, inflatables, door prizes and more!  (family friendly event 4-7 p.m.)

·       Boo at the Zoo – Annual daytime alternative to the nighttime Trick-or-Treating, Saturday and Sunday, October 26^th & 27^th   9-4 p.m. Candy locations in the Park, Inflatables, Games, DJ/Dance Party & Costume Contests.

With sponsorship of 1 or more events, sponsors will receive valuable recognition throughout the year. If you or your members would like more information regarding sponsorships, they can contact Karen Powell (kpowell@nczoo.com)  (336)-879-7262.

Thank you for supporting your North Carolina Zoo!

Small Business Center of Davidson-Davie Community College

I am excited to announce that we are planning a Young Entrepreneurs (19 and under) Summit [YES] sponsored by Davidson Davie Community College’s Small Business Center. The idea is to encourage and empower young entrepreneurs and connect them to established entrepreneurs. The date is set for April 16 from 9am to about 4pm. The young entrepreneurs will be from high schools in Davidson and Davie Counties in North Carolina, and will be hand picked by their respective schools. I am specifically inviting you to join us at 1pm when established business leaders will judge our young entrepreneurs as they pitch (shark tank style) their business idea. We will give out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes all determined by our panel of established business owners. This event will be held at the Finch House in Thomasville, NC. Again, we would like you to join us in the afternoon around 1pm to be a part of our panel to judge the young entrepreneurs on their pitches. We also ask for your business card and any other item you would like to go in a swag bag for the young entrepreneurs. Lastly, we would ask that you would allow these young entrepreneurs to reach out to you for mentoring/advice. Please contact the Small Business Center at sbc@davidsondavie.edu if you would like to be a part of this opportunity. Thank you for your consideration. JUST SAY YES!

Co-Chair Andrew Clement Co-Chair Dr. Dee Stokes

Owner, The Finch House Director, DDCC Small Business Center

See you on the 20th!