Volume 35 | September/October 2021
Hello Caswell:

Hoping everyone is doing well and enjoyed the long needed rain. Things are still moving forward in the community and the buzz with the activities across the border continue to be something to proactively watch and work to ready our community for.
What's Happening with the Chamber
The Chamber Welcomes
New Members

Albert Tardy Roofing
Evelyn's Take Out
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 Beetoobi IT Solutions located in South Boston, VA.

Started in 2010, Beetoobi IT Solutions is a complete technology solution provider. Being 100% committed to making sure business owners have the most reliable and professional IT service in Southside Virginia, the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad of NC, their team of talented IT professionals can solve your IT nightmares once and for all. Beetoobi custom service packages deliver what customers need and want without overstepping the boundaries of your budget. From cloud services to data backup, Beetoobi IT Solutions is here to team up with you and your company for expert support.
3318 Old Halifax Rd.
South Boston, VA 24592
434-608-0413
October
Second Saturday
Cancelled







Did you know there is an amazing museum of art in the Yanceyville Municiple Building?


It is located at the end of the building by the Pavilion stage and is sometimed overlooked all together. It features the art of several local Caswell artists and features Maud Gatewood. During the Second Saturday events a new group of visitors has discovered the hidden jewel. The estate of Maud Gatewood gifted her pieces to the Town of Yanceyville and the town made their home in the municipal building.

Who was Maud Gatewood?

Our town boasts a very famous international artist Maud Gatewood that was born here in the Richmond Miles museum. She grew up in Yanceyville, tourned the world and came back to Caswell where she was the first female commissioner. More details are below.
Take Advantage of Discounted Advertising for
Chamber Members

The Winter Issue of HYCO LAKE MAGAZINE deadlines on October 15.
Contact the Chamber today and we will set up your ad for you. Chamber purchases the larger half page ad and allows members to advertise for 80% off the regular rates. $150 each block ad
Hyco Lake Magazine Fall 2021 Issue
What's Happening with Chamber Members
Sign up by October 1
to participate in the Halloween Candy Trail

Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of golf while supporting the Animal Protection Society of Caswell County!  

All golfers registered are entered in a drawing to WIN A NEW GAS GRILL!! 

Tee off starts at 12:00 pm


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Adopt Your New Best Friend!

The Caswell APS has friendly adorable kittens and many dogs needing a home. If anyone is looking to adopt their new best friend, give us a call.

 All of our wonderful adoptable animals can be found here.

100's of Cyclists to Stop in Caswell

Festivities at Yanceyville Pavilion
&
Cherry Grove Fire Department


Tuesday, October 5
8:30 - 2:00

In the twenty-one years since, the Mountains to Coast Ride has traversed the state using a different week-long route each year. The ride has stopped overnight in more than 100 North Carolina towns and passed through over 700 North Carolina communities. The Mountains to Coast Ride is not a race, but a recreational trek across the state using scenic back roads. The ride is designed to promote physical fitness, good health and the scenic beauty of North Carolina.

The cyclists will make a stop in Yanceyville at the Pavilion on Tuesday, October 5 between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. Area nonprofits will be providing food and other vendors will create a festival like stop for the riders.

Cyclists will also stop at Cherry Grove VFD and Moxie Farm House (all volunteer spots filled) in Leasburg.
SMALL FARM LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Act by OCTOBER 15

Dear Caswell Small Farmers:

It is my pleasure to inform you about a new opportunity designed to help small, minority-owned farms thrive in a competitive world. The Small Farm Leadership 360 Initiative is a new program developed by the Small Farms Task Force of Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T. It targets farmers in 17 NC counties, including our county.

The program will feature both online learning and hands-on activities, presented in four modules in November 2021, February 2022, June 2022 and October 2022. Experts with Extension and other agricultural organizations will address a wide range of topics of interest to small farmers, including farm management best practices, tax advantages for small farmers, market opportunities, farm cooperatives, and best practices in agricultural production.

In addition to online learning, the Small Farm Leadership 360 Initiative will include visits to farms and cooperatives and small group interactive sessions. Every participant will also develop a six-month best-practice action plan, with guidance from a local Cooperative Extension agent.

I am excited to see Extension supporting our local small minority farmers through this new program, and encourage interested farmers to apply as soon as possible since seats are limited. For full consideration, farmers must submit their applications by October 15. Please refer to this link The Small Farm Leadership 360 Initiative for more information and an application form that can be easily printed and mailed. Also, please reach out to me at ambanna@ncat.edu or 336 694 4158 with your questions about this new initiative.

All the best,

Anass M. Banna
Caswell County Small Farms Agent
Visit the Exhibits at the Richmond Miles Museum

Open Wednesdays and Thursday from 1-4 pm
Stop in for breakfast with the Veterans
 Wednesday morning, October 27 at 9:00 am
Caswell Senior Center
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.
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