Volume 36 | October-November 2021
What's Happening with the Chamber
The following includes an update of activities of the Chamber and other information to be shared with the business community.
The Chamber Welcomes
New Members:

CITGO - Yanceyville


A few spots are left for Tuesday's Breakfast......RSVP today!
In order to share more about the many businesses and organizations in the Chamber, this 'Salute to Success' introduces you to an organization that services the Caswell community but is located outside of the county. This month, please meet Collie Equipment Company, recently acquired by Beverage Tractor and Equipment.

Since 1961, Collie Equipment has been offering farm and lawn and garden equipment to Danville, Caswell County and the surrounding areas. Jim Shields, retiring after 47 years, chose Beverage Tractor and Equipment as the next owner of Collie this past March. With locations in Stuarts Draft and Blacksburg, Collie makes a third store for the new owners. Jim Shileds will remain on board through the rest of this year.
31101 Industrial Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 792-4926

in Caswell

Celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year
with the Animal Park 

October 30th–31st
Self-Guided Safari Day
11am–3pm

Enjoy the park at your pace and make sure to stop by and try to howl with the wolves!

Kids can enjoy fair-themed games and win fun prizes and candy before or after Trunk or Treating.

The Nature Trails will also be decorated with spooky Howl-O-Ween decorations and a perfect way to walk off Howl-O-Ween candy!
 
If you’re looking for a later, evening activity, book one of our Howl-O-Ween Twilight Tours.
Our familiar, guided Twilight Tour is available for ages 12 and up both days!
 
CASWELL COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE

After several months of requesting listings, the Chamber has only received notifications to include two churches in a county-wide directory. Previously the Chamber was asked to provide a listing to distribute updates, news and resources thus the project to build a directory began. However, given the lack of interest, unless we receive considerable response after this emailing, the project will be discontinued.

Serving as a Chamber Volunteer

The by-laws of the Caswell County Chamber of Commerce require the organization to have a nominating committee each year that will gather a slate of candidates to replace the board members that are rolling off of the board at the end of each year. If you are a current member ad would like to serve on the nominating committee, please let us know here by November 1, 2021.

This is your Chamber and we want to support you in the ways that best service you in the business community. This can only be done with your input. Thank you!

Christmas in Caswell
The Town of Yanceyville, Lights Committee, Caswell Arts Coucil, Caswell County Historic Association & Chamber are beginning the planning for Christmas Festivities.
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Vendors on Friday, December 3
Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4

'Be the Light' - area businesses & organizations are invited to 'light up' their buildings and windows
More details will be shared once they are available

Holiday Crafters may sign up by clicking here.
What's Happening with Chamber Members
The following includes various updates from Chamber members that have requested
their information/announcements be shared.
Stop in for breakfast with the Veterans
 Wednesday morning, October 27 at 9:00 am
Caswell Senior Center


Get ready...
The gobblins are coming your way!


Friday, October 29
3:00 - 5:00 pm

Celebrate autumn in a wild way:
The Annual Pumpkin Prowl Event


During Pumpkin Prowl, while you watch the animals explore their enrichment at your own pace, you can also learn interesting facts about our animal residents from our trained volunteers at the Animal Park at the Conservators Center. We will have maps available for you at check in—that way you can easily find the animals you’d like to see! More information is here.
Free Opportunity to Recognize Veterans!
Act by Nov. 4

Please take a moment to send in a photo of a Veteran you know. Just send their photo to
The Caswell Messenger for it to be in the November 10 issue.


Next Session is November 18 at 12:30 pm
Learn about USDA & FSA Program Resoures

Grants for Caswell County Farmers

NC AgVentures Grant Program for Farmers. NC AgVentures is an Extension grant program sponsored by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC). The overall goal is to strengthen the rural economy, particularly in places negatively impacted by the downturn in the tobacco industry. Grant closes Dec. 15. Learn more by clicking here.
Chamber Chat

Hear the latest updates monthly on the 'Chamber Chat' on Caswell's own WYNC. The segment is a review of the latest newsletter updates and other items happening in the business community. Monday, Wednesdays Friday at 10:30 am.
Thank you to our 2021 sponsors!
Our Mission:

Our mission is to be the lead catalyst for positive change in the 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.