March 2023
CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Briefs provides a monthly update on Chamber news, events and programs.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
The Artist Way Cafe

116 South Main Street
Gretna, VA 24540

434.656.0110
Fab's Family Medical Transport

239 Eastwood Drive
Danville, VA 24540
434.770.1282

Martinsville Speedway

340 Speedway Road
Ridgeway, VA 24148


Davis' Automotive Restoration

2188 Pine Lake Road
Danville, VA 24541

434.685.3234
Calm Source

1045 Main Street
Suite 6
Danville, VA 24541

434.835.2370
Knyla Harris Photography

13910 Hwy 29,
Chatham, VA 24531

434.433.2636
Riverside Hospitality, Inc

2500 Riverside Drive
Suite 104
Danville, VA 24540

434.770.2103
CHAMBER 101: GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce invites you to Chamber 101!

Chamber 101 is designed for NEW, EXISTING and FUTURE members to learn how to make the chamber membership a part of their business' strategy to accelerate growth and expand their network.

If you are not taking advantage of the benefits offered to you as a Chamber member, you are missing an opportunity to give your business a competitive edge. In short, Chamber 101 will show you how to capitalize on your investment.

Date: April 5, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Event Location:
This event will be offered virtually through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate, and registered attendees will receive a link to join prior to the event.

Admission Info:
There is no cost to attend this event. Registration is required.
HOW TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
Interested citizens who may be considering running for public office this year - or in future years - are encouraged to attend this workshop on "How to Run for Public Office."

The workshop will include information on the State Board of Elections, civic engagement, candidate involvement, and community trends/demographics.

Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Event Location:
Chatham Southern Railway Depot
340 Whitehead Street
Chatham, VA 24531

Admission Info:
Open to the Public
There is no cost to attend but reservations are requested.
SAVE THE DATE: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS DANVILLE TOYOTA
Save the Date: Danville Toyota Business After Hours
Thursday, April 27, 2023
5:30 PM- 7:00PM

Location: Danville Toyota
125 Piedmont Place Danville, VA

Danville Toyota has partnered with Smokestack Theatre to host the next Business After Hours.

Business After Hours are designed to provide networking opportunities for members and provide a means to showcase the business’s products, services and facilities.

Business and community leaders are encouraged to attend with the intention of creating new business relationships.

Members: No Cost
Future Members: $5
Refreshments Provided

Registration will open in early April. Register at www.dpchamber.org
CROATIA: THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC
Are you interested in traveling internationally but don't want the hassel of planning, scheduling, and booking a costly, unguided trip to somewhere you've never been? Let us be your guide!

The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, along with CI Destinations presents Croatia, The Pearl of the Adriatic! You will depart on a luxury tour bus with a group of local travelers, and board your transatlantic flight to Croatia! You will spend nine beautiful days exploring the coast and country side with your group and personal tour guide, departing October, 24, 2023.

Highlights will include Dubrovnik, Diocletian Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Montenegro, Boat excursion to " Our Lady of the Rock," Peljesac Peninsula, Monstar, Kotor, Split, and Trogir.

The cost of the trip is $3,599 per person which includes roundtrip airport transportation, seven nights of hotel accommodations at 4-star hotels, 10 meals (seven breakfasts, three dinners), sightseeing and admissions per itinerary, and a professional tour manager. The early bird deadline to register is March 31, 2023, payment plans available.

Contact Christy Harper, Director of Member Engagement at 434.836.6990 or christy@dpchamber.org for more information or to register.
EXCLUSIVE HOT DEAL FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: FARM CREDIT OF THE VIRGINIAS
Farm Credit of the Virginias in Chatham, VA hosted a wonderful Business After Hours event earlier this month, along with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. There were close to 30 businesses represented and there were many relationships formed.

Event attendees had the opportunity to network and hear about all the great services offered by Farm Credit while enjoying farm fresh milk and fresh baked cookies by Sara Morton.

Thank you to Farm Credit of the Virginias for being a member of the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce since 2001.

Are you interested in hosting a Business After Hours Event? Contact Christy Harper at chamber@dpchamber.org or 434.836.6990.
2023 VACCE CONFERENCE: WAYNESBORO, VA
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce team attended the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Conference in Waynesboro, VA this month. The event was hosted by Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce.

This was a great opportunity to meet and network with other Chambers as well as share best practices and learn about marketing techniques, legislative advocacy, Foundation operations, membership engagement and more!
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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce | www.dpchamber.org
(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540