Volume 42 | March 2022
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“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
News & Updates
March is Here!
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.
Welcome New Board Members
Each year, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has several members roll off the board. The membership is able to nominate replacements and these replacement names are presented to the remaining board to be vetted and voted upon. This process began last November and is completed in the first quarter of the new year. Thus we are pleased to introduce you to our new board members joining the directors: Clint Hilbert, Jamie Henderson, Dave Seppelt, Bradley Taylor and Stuart Watlington. Over the next few months we will be introducing you to these new Chamber leaders. This month we begin with Clint Hilbert.
Clint Hilbert is a licensed private investigator in North Carolina and owner of Corporate Protection Technologies and Distinguished Pistol Outdoor Shooting Range.  His wife Tomiko Cheek, a native of North Carolina, and kids, Clint Jr. and Marina help operate the businesses, along with DP café, DP Pro Shop and Hiskey Cigars, all located on Bassi Ranch in Caswell County.  Clint was born in France and raised in Italy, and has traveled and lived in more than 25 countries.  Clint holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy State University, Alabama, and numerous other diplomas from the Army Logistics Management College, Defense Systems Management College, Defense Language Institute, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Defense Security Institute and the Army Management Engineering Training Center.  As a retired agent, he spent 40 years of combined leadership service in the military, law enforcement and corporate security.  Recently, Clint has consulted in business development and resiliency programs for numerous Fortune 500 Companies.  Clint and Tomiko chose to settle down here in Caswell County - - where they say, “It’s a little slice of paradise!”
The Third Annual Small Business Recognition Awards will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Meeting later this spring. We invite all chamber members in the community to participate in the recognition of our special businesses by choosing your nominations below. Here are the award categories.

Advocate Award
The success of a small business is often dependent on the ecosystem that it is surrounded by. This designation honors an organization that strengthens the community’s small business and community environment.
Previous winner of this award was North Village Pharmacy.

Community Contributor Award
This recognition pays tribute to an organization, that although small, makes a big difference in the lives of others. Nonprofits and for-profits alike can participate in this. 
The 2021 winner in the category was Compassion Health Care.

Culture Creator Award
Creating a company culture is not just for large companies. This small business is intentional by investing in the development and well being of its employees. Bojangles was the winner last year for this category.

Emerging Entrepreneur Award
 The kudos will go to a young professional (under age 40) who is shaking up the small business space in our community.
The winner in 2021 in this category was Bucks & Bass.

We invite Caswell Chamber member organizations to visit our web site at CaswellChamber.org or click here and submit nominations for 2022. 
Service Spotlight -

Ribbon Cuttings, Event Celebrations and Grand Openings
Do you have an upcoming special event, new product, seasonal sale or other reason to celebrate? Then call the Chamber for a Ribbon Cutting Event. We are happy to help you promote your offering by inviting the community to stop in for a visit and coordinating a fun way to interact with your customers.

Of course if you are a new business or celebrating a remodel or expansion, we are happy to provide a ribbon cutting too.
Recognizing the new science lab opening at the PCC Caswell Campus


in Caswell!


If you have not had the chance to see the new Veteran Memorial Park in Downtown Yanceyville, with spring coming, consider a walk through the area. Located at 158 Church Street in front of the Town of Yanceyville Municipal Building, the memorials honor Veterans and the fallen First Responders from our county.

Caswell County's Historical Churches

The Caswell Messenger is busily working on the next Caswell Then & Now magazine that will be focused on the historical churches in Caswell County.

If you have information on your historic church or the history of the houses of worship here, you are welcome to share it. Also share your church name and pastor information to be included in a community directory coming soon.
Please contact Debra at the messenger here or
call 336-694-4145.
FEBRUARY BREAKFAST MEETING RECAP

Thank you for all that attended the recent Connecting Caswell Breakfast at the Piedmont Triad Visitor Center. Business Community members gathered for an overview of the facility history and purpose to promote tourist destinations in Caswell as well as across the entire state of North Carolina. The facility was busy with visitors all morning with the event there.
Chamber Member Events & Updates
GUNN MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS



Join a 4-H Club today!





Caswell Cavaliers 4-H Club
Monday, March 7th @ 6:00 pm
Agriculture Building, Assembly Room
Club Leader: Melissa Herke

After a short business meeting we will be meeting Mr. Lucas Bernard. He will be talking to us about mushrooms and we will be inoculating our own logs!
YOU MUST contact Ms. Melissa by Thursday, March 3rd at 5:00 pm
if you are attending.
This club is designed for current 4-H members, as well as anyone (5-18) interested in learning more about a 4-H. 
So please feel free to invite your friends, relatives and/or neighbors! 
You can email her at cavaliers4Hclub@gmail.com
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Caswell Clovers 4-H Club
Thursday, March 10th @ 1:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library, Meeting Room
Club Leader: Melissa Walls

We are so excited to start our new Cooking Curriculum! We will be working on cooking basics because it's always good to start with the basics when working with food!

 Our club is open to youth 5 - 18 so come and see what all the fun is about and feel free to invite your friends, relatives and/or neighbors! 

Please let Ms. Melissa if you are attending so we can make sure to have all the supplies we need! You can email her at 4hcaswellclovers@gmail.com
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Caswell 4-H Teen Leadership
Monday, March 14th @ 6:30 pm
Agriculture Building, Assembly Room

Our Teens Leaders will be working on elevator speeches this month! Now is the

perfect time to start learning how! We will also be talking about upcoming 4-H

Teen Opportunities to be involved in this spring and summer!
Youth ages 11 - 18 are welcome to join!
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Caswell Cavaliers (Horse) 4-H Club
Sunday, March 12th @ 2:00 pm
Agriculture Building, Assembly Room
Club Leader: Melissa Herke

This club is designed for current 4-H members, as well as anyone (5-18) interested in learning more about horses! 
So please feel free to invite your friends, relatives and/or neighbors! 
Please let Ms. Melissa if you are attending so we can make sure to have all the supplies we need! You can email her at cavaliers4Hclub@gmail.com

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2022 4-H Summer Camp

Caswell County 4-H Summer Camp week June 26 - July 1st

We are filling up fast! So if you think your child ages 8 - 14 would like to attend 4-H camp please give Brandi a call for more information!

We do require a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your child's camper space.  We also have scholarships for Caswell County 4-H youth! These limited scholarships will help bring your cost for an entire week of camp down to $200.

For more information about how to sign up for 4-H camp please contact Brandi at 336-694-4158 ext. 3 or via email brandi_boaz@ncsu.edu!
Next Veterans Breakfast Meeting Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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.
Save the Date!

CASWELL COUNTY NIGHT!

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

It is a T-Shirt Give Away Night!
More Details to Come!
 
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.
 
Thank you to our annual sponsors
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