Class is free of charge, public is encouraged to attend!

RSVP online www.share.hsforms.com/10 or call 276.403.5671.

The Angel Capital Association [ACA] Angel University and The Launch Place are bringing together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn, share and network. This event offers a unique, immersive experience connecting angel investors and entrepreneurs.

ACA Angel University will offer two courses valuable to both angel investors and entrepreneurs—Valuations and Term Sheet Basics. This is a unique experience where these two courses are being taught with angels and entrepreneurs learning together.

The 10th annual Big Launch Challenge, a competition targeting the best early stage companies in the country, is a unique opportunity to see 10 leading startups as they compete for $15,000 in prize money. Over the past 9 years of hosting this competition, The Launch Place has awarded $174,000 to 16 companies. The Launch Place strives to foster an environment for new and serial entrepreneurs in which they can raise capital and have access to support services they need to take their products and/or solutions into the marketplace.

More details about the event including location and agenda will be shared soon.

Free Ti-Chi on the DMFAH lawn each Saturday at 11 a.m.

EXCITE: Exploring Careers Through Industry Teacher Externship 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jonathan Scollo FORMS IN CLAY Ceramic studio classes July 25 to August 29:

Attic Sale: Friday, August 5, members only from 5-7 p.m. [Wine and Cheese].

Public opening on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5Parkstudio: August 20 – Coates Park 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

August 27 – Pumpkin Creek 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Alliance Human Services has an immediate need for a Human Resources Coordinator to join their team. The position reports directly to the VP of Operations and is responsible for all aspects of human resources functions, including employee recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, payroll administration, data management and policy implementation.

Quality / Commitment / Results: If there are the ideals that drive you, then Alliance wants you! Alliance Human Services, Inc. has an exciting full-time opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. Alliance is dedicated to the success of the children and families we serve and is looking for like-minded employees.

What if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? The CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop is here to help. Whether just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or in need of a refresher, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get you moving.

This workshop on Thursday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. is INTERACTIVE and you will be required to COMPLETE YOUR PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK, PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, AND KEEP YOUR VIDEO ON DURING THE WORKSHOP.

1. Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities and assumptions

2. Explore your idea through the CO.STARTERS Canvas

3. Refine your model through customer engagement

4. Defining and Taking Next Steps

During this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to understand what’s driving you, to explore your idea through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, and refine your model by learning ways to get meaningful customer feedback and start pursuing your idea today.

Speaker: Brandon Hennessey, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst

Co-Sponsors: LSBDC, GMU, VSBDC, SBA, Co.Starters, GoVA

Fee: No Cost

Some of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you, working toward financial independence, and investing in yourself. Join the SBDC on Thursday, August 25 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Prepare to start a successful business:

Not every small business is positioned for success, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge, ditch your day job, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning, so make sure you start with a strong foundation.

Speaker: Presented and taught by Michael Scales, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst

Co-Sponsors: Longwood SBDC, George Mason University, Virginia Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, PHCC, GoVA

Fee: No Cost

Cardinal News has added a reporter based in Danville. Grace Mamon started Monday, July 25, 2022. 

Cardinal is a nonprofit online news site covering the western third of the state that launched in September 2021 -- cardinalnews.org.  

Grace is a recent graduate of Washington & Lee University who previously freelanced for Cardinal and interned with The Roanoke Times and the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Her focus with Cardinal will be on covering the economic changes taking place in the region. She will be working out of the nonprofit shared space at First Baptist Church.  

She can be reached at grace@cardinalnews.org.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Danville and for being an avid supporter of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.

You are a part of this region's largest business network that boasts 550 businesses/organizations and 18,000 member employees!

On behalf of our Chamber members, Board of Directors, and Chamber staff we wish you the best of luck at your new location!

Address: 1040 Piney Forest Road | Danville, VA

Eddie Snead, Psychiatric Tech, of Sovah Health – Danville was honored today with The BEE Award for extraordinary staff members. The BEE Award is a way to say thank you to a staff member of Sovah Health who has provided a BEE-yond Exceptional Experience.

Eddie has worked at Sovah Health for 20 years, in differing areas across the hospital, and has continuously grown in his career over the years. He was nominated five times for this award by his peers who credit him for providing excellent care to his patients. At one point in his career, Eddie was caring for a patient that came in with very worn and distressed shoes. This patient was being discharged and Eddie brought the patient a pair of his shoes so that they could leave our facility having the necessities. This isn’t the first or last time Eddie has gone above and beyond for his patients, and he always helps people from the heart and for the right reasons. We are honored to have him on our team and in our community.

The BEE Award was created to honor support staff members who continuously go above and beyond for patients and their families. Along with the DAISY Award that recognizes our nursing staff, the BEE Award recognizes non-nursing staff members that provide exceptional teamwork. Our BEE Award honorees demonstrate the petal principles and portray excellence through expertise and compassionate care.

The petal principles include showing passion in the care they provide every day, establishing a connection with patients and their support system, teamwork, always creating the best experience, demonstrates a love for their job, and shows respect. Each honoree will be recognized at a public ceremony in his/her department and will receive a certificate of achievement, a plaque, pin to wear on their badge, and refreshments to share with colleagues.

Sovah Health announced that Carol Talbott, NP joined Sovah Heart & Vascular as a Nurse Practitioner effective July 1 and specializes in cardiovascular services including rounding on cardiac patients with attending cardiologists, coordination of follow-up for cardiac patients, evaluation and assessment of cardiac patients in the emergency room, assisting with care plan for cardiac patients, and patient education.

Carol received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University (Minneapolis, MN) and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA).

Carol will be seeing patients in the hospital under the direction of the attending cardiologist. To learn more about our heart and vascular services, please visit our website at SovahHeart.com.

by Andrea Harvey, FNP

School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.

Topping the list of summertime hazards are extreme heat and drowning. The good news is heat-related illness and water dangers can be easily prevented. Click the button below to read full article.

We invite you to gather with us as we share a meal, explore data and stories from the Health Equity Report, discuss the many factors that affect health and wellbeing, and reflect on our various roles in the community and how we can work within those positions to create positive change.

Each conversation is intended for a specific audience, but we know that you fill many roles in your community so we invite you to attend any and all of the meetings that feel relevant to you and your interests.