Join us for our 3rd Annual Halloween Event October 29th! | |
This is a great way to engage with the community, have some fun, and showcase your business or organization.
Please email information@amherstvachamber.com for more info.
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October 26, 6 - 8 PM
Second Stage | Amherst
194 2nd Street
Amherst, VA 24521
TICKETS:
(Ticket price includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee.)
To Purchase:
- Pay at door: cash or checks only; doors open at 5:15 pm.
- Pay Online: Reserve a ticket with credit card via Eventbrite by using the button below.
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Last Weekend
Thursday - 7pm, 9pm: Non-Prime Pricing
Friday - 7pm, 9pm: Prime Pricing
Saturday - 5pm, 7pm, 9pm: Prime Pricing
Sunday - 7pm: Non-Prime price
Lose your head at the Nation's most thrilling Halloween attraction, The Sleepy Hollow Experience. Venture IF YOU DARE through this haunted experiential journey into the world of the most famous ghost story ever told of Ichabod Crane and The Headless Horseman with a fresh and horrifying new spin as the audience becomes part of the action. But beware of what’s in front of you... and behind you... The Headless Horseman is always looking for his next victim! Use code AMHERST25 to receive 25% off your tickets!
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Welcome to The Happiest of Holidays Makers Market & Vendor Event!
Saturday, December 7 - 9AM-1PM
We invite you to join us for Amherst's makers, crafters, bakers, and producers market!
Inside booths - TIGHT 8’ x 8’ - $25
Outside booths - 10' x 10' - $20
Setup will be held from 7-9AM on December 7. Round and rectangular tables will be provided for indoor booths on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click HERE for more info.
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New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop! | |
Trivia Night!
Join Loose Shoe every Thursday evening for 25 random trivia questions, with frequent guest hosts. Click HERE to learn more!
Amherst Craft & Draft Market
Every 2nd and 4th Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Live Music
Every Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
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Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.
Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,
Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.
Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers
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Amherst Business Mastermind was born out of three ideas: a branding workshop, a business coaching offer, and a desire to network with local businesses.
In-person bimonthly meetings will be held at Second Stage Amherst:
AM Session: 2nd Wednesday - 10AM-NOON
PM Session: 4th Wednesday - 6-8PM
*AM and PM Sessions will contain different content. We would love to have you join us for both sessions!
The annual participation fee during this startup phase is just $200! Those interested in attending morning or evening only may register for the year for $120.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at
(434) 841-1469.
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Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?
Click HERE to watch the replay of the October 15th meeting on YouTube.
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Mill Creek Lake in Amherst County is experiencing a harmful algae bloom (HAB). The Virginia Department of Health is warning citizens to stay out of the water and to keep their pets and children out as well. The public is advised to avoid contact with the lake until algae concentrations return to acceptable levels. Some harmful algae, called cyanobacteria, can cause skin rash and gastrointestinal illnesses, such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
For more information click HERE
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Amherst County Businesses may be eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans | |
Help improve what’s known about small businesses: Survey now open
The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Virginia SBDC Network is a partner on this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more.
Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours. Take the 12-minute survey now.
The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential.
The survey closes November 1, 2024.
Questions? Contact Hal Martin at hal.martin@clev.frb.org.
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Building a Strong Cybersecurity Foundation for Your Business
October 31 | 12:30 PM EST | Register
Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s – ChatGPT
November 19 | Noon EST | Digital Marketing Bootcamp | Register
Holiday Season Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Small Business During Peak Activity
November 20 | 12:30 PM EST | Register
Federal Contracting: Veteran Certifications
November 20 | 1:00 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register
Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles
November 21 | Noon EST | Register
Customer Discovery: Creating a Solid Foundation for Your Startup to get Funded
December 10 | 11:00 AM EST | A VIPC & Virginia SBDC ICAP Event| Register
Federal Contracting: Simplified Acquisition for Small Business Contracting
December 10 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event| Register
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The SBA is upgrading how our customers apply for and manage their federal contracting certifications beginning on August 1, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Initial certification applications will not be accepted during the upgrade period.
- The upgraded system is expected to be available for new applications in early September.
- New and prospective applicants for federal small business certification are encouraged to wait until the upgrade is complete before applying.
- Most certified firms will not be impacted by the pause in applications.
- Firms needing to renew during the upgrade period will receive guidance from their certification program.
- Applications submitted before August 1, 2024 will continue to be processed during the upgrade period in the order received.
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If your firm is facing a deadline on a proposal that will be impacted by your certification status before August 1, 2024, please contact us at certifications@sba.gov and provide the contract number, agency, and bid due date.
Please reach out to your local Virginia Small Business Development Center if you have further questions.
Learn More Here
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Come join our team at CSE!
We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.
Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.
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Specials from our Members | |
Members of the community are welcome to visit campus for amazing meals at Prothro, to use our athletic facilities and trails, to use our library, and to stay with us at the Elston Inn. As before the pandemic, guests will need to check in at the gatehouse, but masks are no longer required to enter public spaces on campus. Sweet Briar welcomes you! | |
Thank you to our sponsors! | | | | |