Happy Thanksgiving from the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce!

Tickets are available at the Depot

during our regular business hours.

Saturday

Celebrate a Friendsgiving at HoM Saturday Nov. 29th at 6:30 PM.

View the event on Facebook 

Through Sunday

Some of the best holiday memories happen around a simple meal at a local spot. It’s the people, the place, and the moment that make it special.

Every purchase has a purpose - Shop Local

Coming Events

December 6th

Join us for a special culinary event at Sweet Briar College! On Dec. 6, you'll enjoy a Festive Holiday Wine Brunch featuring a multi-course menu paired with Sweet Briar College Farm wine. Seating is limited - register today at sbc.edu/taste-of-sweet-briar.

Important information on food resources from the United Way of Central VA.

As you may have seen, the federal government’s planned nonpayment of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may have taken effect on November 1, 2025.

While two federal judges have ruled that the Administration must tap contingency funds to cover November SNAP benefits, the practical impact remains uncertain. Many Virginians—including working families, veterans, children, and seniors—are already facing heightened food insecurity due to the government shutdown and delays in benefit distribution.

To support your employees and community members who may be impacted, the United Way of Central Virginia is sharing the following verified resources and response measures:

Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA)

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency allowing the use of state funds to issue VENA benefits to SNAP customers this month. Under VENA:

• 25% of a customer’s monthly benefit will be issued weekly.
• Weekly distribution will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays based on the normal benefit schedule.

Learn more about VENA here

Find Local Food Assistance

United Way is collaborating with the 211 Network, families and individuals can find food assistance by ZIP code anywhere in Virginia:

Search for food assistance on 211.org or call 2-1-1.

Virginia Foodbanks

Virginia’s seven regional food banks are mobilizing support statewide.

Find your regional food bank here

Local Central Virginia resource locator

These tools feature multilingual support (13 languages) and interactive maps to locate the closest food distribution centers.

We encourage employers to share this information with staff as soon as possible.

United Way will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Annual Benefit in the VCCA Hay Barn

Save the date for VCCA’s biggest fundraising event!

Please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, 2026, and make a plan to join us for a festive evening this spring.

Proceeds will support VCCA’s Annual Fund.

Sponsorship Packages for groups/tables/businesses are on sale now. Tickets for general admission will go on sale in March 2026.

View Sponsorship Packages

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.

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 November 18th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Meet the Buyers Extravaganza

December 2 | 8:30 AM EST | IN-Person Event Only | Fee: $45.00 | Register

Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24016

Tax Season Prep for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs*

December 3 | Noon EST | Register

*Rescheduled from November 20

Federal Contracting: Veteran Certifications

December 3 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

First Thursdays with the SBA: VOSB and SDVOSB

December 4 | Noon EST | Register

Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s – ChatGPT

December 4 | Noon EST | Register

Grow Smart: Business Partnerships and Collaborations

December 9 | 11:00 AM EST | Register

You’ve Got the Business - Now Let’s Organize the Finances

December 9 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Your Business in a Digital-First World

December 11 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

QuickBooks 201: Beyond the Basics

December 15 | 11:00 AM EST |Capital Pathways Program | Register

Bonding Basics: A Key to Government Contract Readiness

December 16| 11:00 AM EST | Register

Using AI to Make Sense of Agricultural Grants

December 17 | 9:00 AM EST | Register

Everything I learned about Cybersecurity, I learned in Kindergarten

December 17 | 10:00 AM EST | Register

LLC, S-Corp, or Partnership? Choosing the Right Structure as You Grow

December 18 | Noon EST |Capital Pathways Program | Register

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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