Henderson and Vance County, NC Community Profile

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Join the Henderson-Vance County Chamber NOW!

One of the things your Chamber can do for you...

>Ribbon Cuttings and Special Member Events

Includes A Colored Strand, Bridgeview Stables, City of Henderson/ Embassy Square, Prestige Pressure Washing and U.S. Cellular.

>BENEFITS

>STAFF

>BOARD OF DIRECTORS

>OFFICERS

>CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Join the Henderson-Vance County Chamber NOW!

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Return this form to Rachel Hedrick at PO Box 1302,

414 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536 or fax to 252.492.8989.

For more information regarding member investment and benefits,

email Rachel or call 252.438.8414.

>CHAMBER BENEFITS

>2004 MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT STRUCTURE

>Chamber Announces Officers for 2005

MISSION STATEMENT

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of the business community in matters that affect the ability of local businesses to prosper and grow, and the ability of Henderson and Vance County to attract new business.

Why should your business invest in the
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce?

It's a business opportunity too great to miss!

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will help you market your business.

* Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Events
* Referrals (verbal and internet)
* Brochure/ business card display
* Internet exposure
* Online Membership Directory (updated daily, multiple categories available)

* Printed Membership Directory/ Quality of Life Guide
* Exclusive advertising opportunities

* Monthly television show

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will help by offering management and business development opportunities.

* Small Business Roundtables
* Industrial Relations
* Leadership Vance - a leadership development program
* Other clinics, seminars and workshops

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will help you network with others in the business community.

* Business After Hours
* Annual Membership Meeting
* Committee Meetings

Other benefits include:

* Sprint Long Distance Plan
* Member newsletter

STAFF
HENDERSON-VANCE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bill Edwards, President

Rachel Hedrick, Director of Membership Services
Sylvia Edwards, Office Manager/ Communications Asst.
Marnie McCardle, Communications Consultant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HENDERSON-VANCE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2003-2005 Term

Curtis Averette	William L. Stark and Company
Patricia Newhouse	Gray's Gourmet
Montrel Greene	Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Leland Pendergrass	Bowers & Burrows/ AAA Gas
Martha Thompson	Progress Energy
John Wester	Wester Insurance Agency

2004-2006 Term

Lenny Byczynski	Harperprints
Jonathan Care	Hight, Faulkner and Care, Attorneys at Law
Paul Harris	Harris Incorporated of Henderson
Patrick Jackson	Maria Parham Medical Center
Mike Moore	Postal Plus Business Center
Nancy Smith	Lighthouse Limousine and Marketplace Cinema

2005-2007 Term

George Daye	Raemac Transportation
James Edwards	The Daily Dispatch
Fern Ellington	BB&T
Carol Monahan	The Peanut Roaster, Inc.
Dean Overby	William L. Stark and Company
Trey Watkins	Rose Oil Company

**Ex-Officio Directors**
Benny Finch	Executive Director, Vance County Economic Development Commission
Sheri Jones	Director, H-V Downtown Development Commission
Tim Pegram	Chair, Vance County Board of Commissioners
Dr. Norman Shearin	Superintendent, Vance County Schools
Donald "Clem" Seifert, Jr.	Mayor, City of Henderson

**2005 Chamber Officers**
Carol Monahan	Chair
Trey Watkins	First Vice-Chair
James Edwards	Second Vice-Chair
Curtis Averette	Treasurer
Jonathan Care	Immediate Past Chair

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1302
414 S. Garnett Street
Henderson, NC 27536
252 438-8414 ~ Fax 252 492-8989

chamber@hendersonvance.org