OCTOBER 2022 - NEW MEMBERS
Welcome our newest members! πŸ‘‹
TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN
Sponsorships–big and small–are still available ⏰
When the clock strikes midnight tomorrow night, your opportunity to sponsor our 2023 events and programs will end.

Have you always wanted to host one of our morning networking events? You can, and the sponsorship is only $475!

Want to sponsor our premiere events like Annual Meeting and Small Business Celebration? You still can! Sponsorships for these events start at just $225.

Sponsorships are also available for:

  • Capital Reception (starting at $675)
  • Legislative Wrap-Up (starting at $225)
  • Leadership Roanoke Valley (starting at $1,000)
  • Women of the Chamber ConnectHER Conference (starting at $75)
  • Cornhole 'Cornament' (starting at $225)
  • Chamber Cup (starting at $225)
  • And more.

Contact Chris Stanger, Director of Membership Experience, to purchase a sponsorship from one of our TRC volunteers:

πŸ“ž 540.682.2105
FEATURED HOT DEALS
Savings from Golden Corral, RJ Young, and others πŸ›οΈ
Golden Corral is offering huge savings on catering, including $25 off a $100 order, $50 off a $200 order, and more.
RJ Young is offering a $150 gift card with the lease or purchase of any technology that RJ Young offers, i.e., copiers, printers, phones, interactive white boards, managed IT services or managed print services.
Share your hot deal: Watch our video explaining how to add deals to the Member Portal. We'll handle the promotion once you add it. The list of all active Hot Deals can always be found here.
MEMBER EVENTS & NEWS
Our members have a lot going on! πŸ“°
Mish Moves Dance Co Inc. invites you to their 3rd Annual Dance Showcase: Lights, Camera, DANCE!
This year makes 17 years of Drumstick DASH family fun that benefits the Rescue Mission of Roanoke.
Learn more about Junior Achievement of SWVA and how you can make a difference for area youth.
Friendship recently hosted its second β€œVision & Values Awards,” celebrating individuals in the community who exemplify Friendship’s mission.
Congratulations to the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir, winner of the Perry F. Kendig Award for Arts and Cultural Organization in the Roanoke Valley for 2022!
Officials with LewisGale Medical Center recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction on a new Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
WOMEN OF THE CHAMBER SERIES
Our 1st Networking Social is coming up🍷
We hope to see you next week for a brand new event in our Women of the Chamber Series! On Tuesday, November 15, we'll be holding a networking social at The French Farmhouse from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

🍷 We'll take the work out of networking by providing appetizers and drinks. You can focus on expanding your network, sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and offering advice to other women in business. 

🎟️ Tickets are $22.00 and include appetizers, two drink tickets (yes, there will be wine!), & a raffle ticket to win prizes.

Our 2022 Women of the Chamber Presenting Sponsor, ValleyStar Credit Union, will also make brief remarks.  

Spread the word

Our Women of the Chamber programming continues to grow. If you know someone who might be interested in attending or someone who wants to learn more about the Chamber, bring them along! Tickets are the same price for members and future members for this event.
Special thanks to our 2022 Women of the Chamber Series Sponsor:
And our Q3 Program Sponsor:
UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE EVENT
2022 State of the County Address πŸ“œ
Registration is now open for the annual State of the County AddressPresented by Appalachian Power. This year's address will be held on Wednesday, December 7, at Green Ridge Recreation Center.

Board of Supervisors Chair Paul M. Mahoney will update the business community on the county's accomplishments and plans for the future. Topics covered include education, innovation, and economic development projects around Roanoke County.

Event: State of the County Address, Presented by Appalachian Power
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Price: $29/members | $49/future members 

Did you receive a personal invitation from the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors? To register, please contact Valerie Brannan at 540.682.2104 or vbrannan@roanokechamber.org.
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:


And our 2022 Public Policy Program of Work Sponsors:
VBR LIFE 2023
Achieve your marketing goals with VBR Life ads πŸ’Ό
⏰ LAST CHANCE ⏰ The ad sales deadline for our 2023 edition of VBR Life has been extended - but only for a short time! Sales now end at the close of business tomorrow, November 9.

Interested? Contact Shiree Carr, Sales Director, at 540-339-3825 or scarr@leisuremedia360.com.

πŸ€” Want to learn more about VBR Life? Check out the media kit: https://buff.ly/3RRYWML.
RIBBON CUTTING RECAP
Congratulations, Henritze Dental Group! βœ‚οΈ
Henritze Dental Group's remodeled Brambleton Ave. location is READY to service your pearly whites. We broke out the big scissors to celebrate! πŸŽ€ βœ‚οΈ

Check out the photos on Facebook and then get your next cleaning scheduled by visiting henritzedental.com/locations/roanoke.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Ribbon cuttings, Shop Small giveaway, & more πŸ“…
Ribbon Cutting - 11/10
SWVA Pediatric Dentistry

Join us on November 10 at 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate the remodel of SWVA Pediatric Dentistry's Brambleton Ave. location.

Date: Thursday, November 10
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - 11/16
Brady's Distillery

Join the Chamber and Roanoke City Economic Development on November 16 to celebrate the opening of a tasting room at Brady's Distillery's! 

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Shop Small Giveaway - 11/22
We're giving away swag!

Chamber staff will hit the road on Tuesday, November 22. We're dropping by member businesses with Shop Small swag!

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22
Time: All Day
31st Annual Legislative Meeting & Breakfast - 11/30
Sponsor: Appalachian Power

Please join the Chamber, the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, & the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors (RVAR) for the 31st Annual Legislative Meeting & Breakfast.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
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