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Welcome to Spring!
Our county really does begin to shine this time of the year.
Please find included, the latest updates and news from the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce as well as updates the membership has asked us to share. If you would like us to promote your member organization's information, announcements and updates, please send it to us here.
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Service Spotlight -
Business Directory of Chamber Members
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One of the services the Chamber provides to the community is a listing of the Chamber members with their contact information. This listing is availalbe on the Chamber of Commerce website here. The businesses are organized in categories by industry. Users can look up businesses alphabetically too.
This fall the Chamber plans to release a printed directory of not only Chamber members, but of other businesses and organizations in the county. Chamber members will automatically be included.
If you work with organizations that are not a part of the Chamber, please let them know they are welcome to be included and can contact us to be in it at no charge but they need to let us know they want to be incuded by emailing here with subject line: Directory.
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Caswell's Young Entreprenuers
Friday, April 22 was the first Earth Day Kids Festival in Yanceyville. There were over 20 activities/booths and lots of fun and food for all. Smokey the Bear and the Forestry Service were present and the Tooth Fairy in Disguise provided a story reading on stage. In addition, the STEM Innovation Station Bus was on hand along with the Gotta be NC Ag Jeep with workbooks and other goodies. The Veterans of Caswell demonstrated how to fold a flag and Miss NC Agriculture, Katie Haynes shared a presentation about her role as an ambassador for agriculture across our state as a disabled person. Many played Pickel Ball for the first time and Lillards/Caswell Catering and Kona Ice made sure no one went hungry.
The highlight of the day was the Youth Pop Up Shop. Ten small businesses run by the youth of our area, showcased their items for sale. Each young owner had the chance to get up on the stage and provide a 'commercial' for their booth and to promote their products and offerings. It was so wonderful to see the youth take the stage and share their talents in front of the crowd. They all did a fantastic job!
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Thank you to Cool Beans, a program of the National Women in Agriculture Association, that was the lead coordinator of the event. |
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Small Business Spotlight
A recent Small Business Spotlight in The Caswell Messenger, highlighted Chamber Member, Caswell Insurance Services, Inc. Owner Irvin Dailey shared how his agency began and their philosophy in serving customers. Read more by clicking here
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Meet the Board....
Next in our introductions of new board members serving on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is Bradley Taylor, co owner of Bucks & Bass Caswell Outdoors.
Born in Burlington NC in 1992, Bradley has lived in Yanceyville NC the majority of his life. His parents, Ruby and Vernon Taylor are tributed to his hard work and drive. Bradley credits his father for introducing him to the outdoor world of hunting and fishing. With any free time they had, the two were out and his Dad would teach him the 'do's and dont's' in hunting wild game on their land. Bradley played all sports starting at age six, attended Bartlett Yancey Highschool, and received a football scholarship at Garner Webb University. There he studied Business Administration. Graduating in 2015 Bradley opted to move back to Caswell and with his hometown friend, Jamie Henderson, opened their own hunting and fishing store. Bucks and Bass has been a blessing ever since shared Bradley. God, family, and friends are most important in Bradley's ife and he believes with all three in his life, anything is possible.
Correction: Last time the incorrect photo was included for Bradley so the correct photo with his bio is running again in this addition.
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This week is National Small Business Week. To see the Salute to Caswell Businesses, be sure to check out the Chamber's Facebook page as we recognize small businesses here.
We hope everyone will shop local, not only this week , but always! Tax dollars spent here are retured to your community and provide ways for better services to be provided to citizens.
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Opportunity for New Start Ups by Chamber Members
If you are a member of the Chamber and start up a second business, that second business is able to be a Chamber member for its first year at no charge. After year one, the second entity will be asked join the Chamber as a member. Any questions, please do not hesitate to call 336-694-6106.
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Your Feedback is Needed
The Chamber of Commerce is in the process of developing a strategic plan so that there is a roadmap for the future for our work in the business community. This is your Chamber and your input for how you need support from us is important so you have a voice. There is a quick survey that you can fill out here by clicking below.
Click here to take the survey:
Thank you for responding by May 13.
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Chamber Member Events & Updates |
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SMOKEY BEAR at the Piedmont Triad Visitor Center Friday, May 6
Stop by the Piedmont Triad Visitor Center and see Smokey Bear and the Caswell Foresty Team as they help to celebrate National Tourism Week in Caswell County!
All week statewide visitor centers are celebrating National Tourism and at our very own location at 700 NC Highway 700, Pelham, NC will have special tourism displays all week. Friday's finale ends with Smokey and the Forestry Team greeting visitors.
Stop by with your little ones for a photo or stop in yourself and take a tour of this great asset in Caswell County.
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OPENING DAY - CASWELL FARMERS MARKET
Opening day of the Farmers Market was a great success! With over 20 vendors registered for the 2022 season this years' market is sure to have something for everyone. Opening day included a demonstration by the Caswell Coutny Extension, an appearance by The Tooth Fairy in Disguise and steel drum music by Mickey Miller. The market is each Thursday afternoon through September 22. See you there!!
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CASINO IMPACT ON CASWELL
Community Meeting - May 18 - 6:00 pm
Piedmont Commuity College - Caswell Campus
Piedmont Community College is coordinating a special meeting for the community regarding the casino project in Danville. The public is invited to attend so that questions may be asked of the public to the panel.
Join in on this as Corrie Bobbie, Economic Developer for Danville and Steven Gould, legal representative/spokesperson for the casino give an update/overview of the casino project and how it may impact the Caswell community. Meeting is at the Caswell Campus of PCC, 331 Piedmont Drive
Yanceyville, NC 27379
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If you are a female farmer looking for grant assistance, there are some great resources available via the FSA. Monthly webinars are free and you can learn more about the opportunities. (They also allow male farmers to attend too!)
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Bright Leaf Classic Golf Tournament
Thursday
May 26, 2022
Join us for one of the largest tournaments in the county as the Chamber hosts the annual tournament to raise funds to support the Caswell County business community.
Volunteer Opportunities are availalbe.
Email here to sign up for the fun! |
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The Chamber mission is to be the lead catalyst for positive change in the Caswell County community by meeting educational, networking, marketing and advocacy needs of our businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs creating the best community in which to live, work and do business.
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Thank you to our annual sponsors |
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