Tickets will be available at the Depot during our regular business hours beginning November 1st. Please note that we will have reduced hours the week of November 10th. We'll post updates on when you can pick up tickets during that week.

Trivia Tonight with our own Missy Hardenburg, the Chamber VP!

Saturday

Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night! Daylight Saving Time ends and Standard Time begins at 2:00AM Sunday.

An Extra Hour of Sleep!!

Through Sunday

We're kicking off Small Business Season on November 3! Through December 31 we'll be sharing reasons to shop local that impact customers, merchants, and our community at large!

Keep your dollars in Amherst County

Every purchase has a purpose - Shop Local

Despite the weather forcing a late change of plans, our Halloween Event was a big success, and everyone had a wonderful time!!

We appreciated the opportunity to help support our community with non-perishable food items. The Chamber takes pride in our role in keeping Amherst County a great place to live and work.

We'd like to thank Morris Orchard for providing the apples, Paws and Claws, Buffalo Air, and Edward Jones for sponsoring this year's event!

Coming Events

Sweet Briar College Farm is excited to share its award-winning wines, produce, and honey products with you! Learn more about all of the products grown on campus, how to purchase, and our College's agriculture programs at sbc.edu/farm and sweetbriarcollegefarm.myshopify.com.

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

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

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.

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 21st meeting on YouTube.

Business News

What to know during the government shutdown:

• SBDC Offices are OPEN, providing no-cost business advising, training, and resources to help you navigate uncertainty, strengthen your operations and maintain business continuity.
• SBA Office are closed. No new SBA loan approvals, no certification processing, no responses to SBA inquires.

The SBDC can help explore alternative funding sources, strengthen your financials and business plan, and more.

The Lynchburg SBC office can be reached at 434.845.8966.

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Using AI to Write Your Business Plan for Growth

October 28 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST / Register

Know Your Numbers: How to Read and Use Your Financial Statements

October 29 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

October 30 | Noon EST | Register

The AI Edge Without the Exposure: Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners November 5 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

First Thursdays with the SBA: Establishing Business Credit

November 6 | Noon EST | Register

Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles

November 6 | Noon EST | Register

Federal Contracting: WOSB (Women Owned Small Business) Certification

November 10 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Blue Print Business Plan Workshop

November 18 | 9:00 AM EST |Fee: $35.00 | Register

Cash Flow Planning for Government Contracts: What Every Contractor Should Know

November 18 | 11:00 AM EST | Register

Grow Smart: Business Partnerships and Collaborations

November 18 | 11:00 AM EST | Register

Success Through e-Commerce

November 18 | Noon EST | Register

Tax Season Prep for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs*

November 20 | Noon EST | Register

*NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE CANCELLED IF The GOVERNMENT DOES NOT REOPEN BY NOVEMBER 15

Employment Opportunities

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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