Excellence in Business Awards Recap |
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2022 Business of the Year
Alliance Insurance Services, LLC
Sponsored by: Chatham Nursing & Rehab
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2022 Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Joe Jessup
Sponsored by: GMA Chamber of Commerce
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2022 Young Professional of the Year
Nicholas Cooke
Sponsored by: United Fund of Surry
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2022 Educator of the Year
Polly Long
Sponsored by: LazerEdge
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Outstanding Public Service Award
Gary York
Sponsored by: Surry County Schools
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Business & Education Partner Award
John L. Gravitte, DDS, PA
Sponsored by: Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
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Excellence in Tourism Award
Mayberry Campground
Sponsored by: Mount Airy Tourism Development Authority
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Business Longevity Award
Cooke Trucking Company
Sponsored by: Surry Communications
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Citizenship & Service Award
Give a Kid a Christmas Foundation
Sponsored by: Duke Energy
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Valor Award
Jacob Hiatt
Sponsored by: Hampton Inn Mount Airy
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The 2023 Excellence in Business Awards was held on March 23rd at Cross Creek Country Club to gather for a celebratory meal and to recognize the ten Excellence in Business award winners. A special congratulations to the award recipients, all of which are outstanding, hard working, and absolutely deserving on the recognition. (Yes, you are deserving; and yes, you earned it!) The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce sends its sincere appreciation for the non-profit organization, individuals, and businesses who were awarded. Our community would not be the same without your dedication and contribution. Thanks to all who supported this event!
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Small Business Member of the Month (March) - Rita Bowman, Sabika |
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What a lucky day! Chamber Ambassadors, staff, and community members, were welcomed into Rita Bowman's office on March 17th to present to her the recognition of Small Business Member of the Month for March 2023. Rita Bowman is an official consultant of Sabika which is a jewelry "company by women for everyone" that "unlocks opportunities, inspires joyful confidence and celebrates the unique beauty in all of us". Rita is the epitome of this! She is a delightful person and lights up any room with her warm personality and beautiful jewelry. She is also a great supporter of the Chamber of Commerce [you'll likely see her at every event], and a wonderful addition to the business community.
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Industry Spotlight - Construction Equipment & Contractors |
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Chamber Staff Participate in Community Clean Up |
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The Chamber of Commerce Staff participated in the The City of Mount Airy, NC's Community Clean Up on Monday, March 20th at Snowhill Drive in Mount Airy.
We passed a few Chamber member locations on our trash clean-up journey, and it felt good to serve the community. We invite you and your business or organization to reach out to the City of Mount Airy and schedule a community clean up day! It's a great way to serve and get out of the office for a few hours.
Helpers not pictured: Steve Yokeley (Interim Chamber President) and Stephanie Montgomery (Realtor)
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Advertising w/ the Chamber of Commerce |
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As a member of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce you have access to Automatic advertising, Free advertising (just reach out!), and exclusive Paid advertising options. We understand that every member is different and has different needs and budgets, and we want to support your business at any level we can.
To learn more about how you can promote your business or organization through your Chamber of Commerce membership, please review the document below or contact Chamber Marketing Director, Mallory Smith via mallory@mtairyncchamber.org.
*Remember, website ads are limited. If you would like a specific ad, don't wait.
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Chamber Lecture Series #1 Becomes Unexpected Networking Dinner - Thanks to all who attended!
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The scheduled Chamber Lecture Series event with Kenny Flowers, Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development, came across some unavoidable changes late Monday afternoon just before the event. Instead of the Lecture Series, which will be rescheduled at a later date with Mr. Flowers, the Chamber hosted a Networking Dinner for all ticket holders and additional Chamber members.
Thanks to all who came out to White Sulphur Springs Event Venue on Monday, April 3rd! The dinner was fantastic and the camaraderie and conversation was even better. We were glad to have such a great crowd and so much support from the community.
The postponed Chamber Lecture Series with Kenny Flowers will be rescheduled as soon as possible. If you have questions about this event, please contact a Chamber staff.
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The Official Guide to the Autumn Leaves Festival - Including Exclusive Map and Vendor Lists |
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Chamber Members! Now is your chance to secure an ad spot the the Chamber's Fall Guide, which is a companion publication to the Autumn Leaves Festival. No other publication will feature the vendor lists, bandstand schedule, and most importantly, the festival map!
This guide will also include Autumn Leaves Festival vendor spotlights and more information about not only the festival, but local attractions, parks, and restaurants.
Click the button below to learn more and reserve your ad space.
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Chamber of Commerce Events |
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Coffee & Connections
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Surry County Service Center, Dobson, NC
Tickets: $10 (Member-Only Price)
Sponsorship Packages:
Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive) $300
Supporting Sponsor (4 available) $150
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Ribbon Cutting - Frank Fleming Body Shop
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 11:30am
Location: 811 Merita St., Mount Airy, NC
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Chamber Bowling Night - Member Appreciation Event
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Mt. Airy Bowling Lanes
Tickets: FREE (RSVP required)
Sponsorship Packages:
Event Sponsor $300
Food & Beverage Sponsor $150
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Women Empowering Women - Summit
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Cross Creek Country Club
Tickets: $90 (Member-Only Price, Early Bird)
Sponsorship Packages:
Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive) $2,500
Emerald Sponsor $1,000
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $750
Ruby Sponsor $500
Diamond Sponsor $250
Vendor Booth $175
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Membership Open House
Date: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Hampton Inn Mount Airy
Free - Hampton Inn Breakfast Included
Please RSVP and bring one or two of your business connections that are not members of the Chamber!
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Student Job Fair
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Mount Airy, NC
Booth Spaces: As low as $50 (Member-Only Price)
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22nd Annual Chairman's Cup Golf Tournament
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm
Location: Pilot Knob Park Country Club, Pilot Mountain, NC
Tickets & Sponsorship Packages: available shortly
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Chamber Member / Community Info. |
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Surry Community College - Small Business Center |
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Upcoming Free Online Webinars
April 6, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 11, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 18, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 20, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 24, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 25, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
April 27, 2023, 6pm - 8pm
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Tornado Relief Collection at Scenic Chevrolet in Mount Airy |
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Bottomley Enterprises is collecting donations for storm relief in Mississippi. Help us spread the word! A semi trailer is parked at Scenic Chevrolet (2300 Rockford St, Mt Airy, NC 27030), 8am - 5pm, until Friday (4/7) this week. They are accepting any kind of donation that will help the victims of the devastating tornado.
- Water
- Canned foods
- Clothing and shoes
- Money
- Toiletries
- Furniture
The truck will remain a Scenic Chevrolet, accepting donations, until 5pm on Friday of this week. Then, its drivers Barry Smith ad Sheila Hamby will set off to Silver City, Mississippi, to connect with Humphrey Countyโs Emergency Management office and get the supplies to families in need.
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Rita Bowman's Sabika Easter Line ๐ค
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Andy Griffith Plaza Awarded Best Outdoor Space Improvement by NC Main Street Program |
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At the recent Main Street Conference held in Statesville, NC an awards ceremony was held to honor the best of the best in North Carolina. The newest addition to Downtown Mount Airy, the beautiful "Andy Griffith Plaza" with a sleek expanded sidewalk, vegetation, granite stones, and the remarkable mural of Andy Griffith and Pilot Mountain, was awarded Best Outdoor Space Improvement.
For more information and comments from the hard workers would contributed to this project, go to mtairynews.com.
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A second award to mention!
Robbie Curlee, awarded Main Street Champion for Mount Airy, NC.
Photo credits:
The Mount Airy News &
Garry Hodges
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Surry County Economic Development Partnership Welcomes New President |
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Blue Ridge Music Center Local Stakeholder Survey |
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The Blue Ridge Music Center is conducting a comprehensive strategic plan to better understand how to enhance, leverage, and market its existing facilities and programs. In order to facilitate this process, the Music Center has partnered with Pittsburgh-based national economic development consulting firm Fourth Economy.
The continued growth of the Music Center relies on understanding the changing interests of its visitors and, as such, the Center seeks to gain input from its community members, visitors, and stakeholders. Additionally, the Music Center seeks to gain input from residents of surrounding communities who have not yet visited the Music Center.
Please consider taking this short survey to help us better understand how the Music Center can engage your community.
This survey should take approximately 6 minutes to complete.
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๐ข Have an important announcement? Post it here!
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All Chamber members have access to placing an announcement or event advertisement in the Chamber Connects newsletter. This is one of the many FREE benefits of membership. If you would like to place an item in the newsletter, contact Chamber Marketing Director, Mallory Smith via Mallory@mtairyncchamber.org. |
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