Henderson Auction Gallery held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Friday, May 30th at their 117 Horner Street location. Owners Michele and Steve Brigandi relocated from San Diego to Louisburg and fell in love with Henderson and wanted to set up a business here.  The business specializes in vintage clothing and other nostalgic items for sale as well as auctioning.  Their first auction was held on Saturday, June 7.  You can check out this new business on line at www.auctionzip.com or www.Hendersonauctiongallery.com or call 252-738-2427.

Advantage Care Vocational Center (Advantage Care In Home Services) held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion in services on Wednesday, March 19 at their Vocational Center on Wortham Court.  They have a main office on Dabney Road and a group home on Lynnbank Road in addition to the Vocational Center. Guests were served barbecued chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and cupcakes. The company can be contacted at 252-430-7878 or at advantagecare@worldedge.com. 
 

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AROUND AGAIN THRIFT STORE:  Community Workforce Solutions Around Again Thrift Store held a ribbon cutting on March 11 to celebrate it's grand re-opening. The company has completed renovations on its facility at 303 Garnett Street.  In addition to operating the thrift store, Community Workforce Solutions offers rehabilitation services and operates as a packaging and assembly subcontractor.  They can be reached at 252-492-9555 or  klamm@communityworkforcesolutions.com and on the web at www.communityworkforcesolutions.com. 

 

MINK INSURANCE SERVICES:  Mink Insurance Services held a ribbon cutting on March 10 to celebrate it's grand opening. This is a home-based insurance brokerage business owned and operated by James Mink.  The company offers a variety of insurance services. To contact Mink Insurance, e-mail to mink@gloryroad.net or call (919) 690-1558.

FIVE STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC:  Five Star Physical Therapy, Inc. held a ribbon cutting on March 7 to celebrate it's grand opening.  The company is an outpatient physical therapy clinic that provides quality and convenient rehabilitation to the citizens of Henderson, NC and the surrounding communities.  Five Star Physical Therapy, Inc. opened in February 2008 after construction of a brand new office space and set-up of state of the art medical and exercise equipment. The company can be reached by calling 252-435-6510 or by e-mail to
FiveStarPT@yahoo.com.  Their web address is www.fivestarpt.com.
 

FOUR COUNTY HEALTH NETWORK/5 COUNTY COMMUNITY CARE:  Four County Health Network/5 County Community Care held a ribbon cutting on February 20 to celebrate a move to a new location at 511 Ruin Creek Road in the Medical Arts Building Suite 108. The business is managed by Jay Kennedy and offers a variety of health plans and services. For more information, you can go to the website located at  www.fchn.net  or call (252) 430-0360.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR, LLC:  Automotive Engine Repair was joined by Chamber officials on October 5 when the the ceremonial ribbon was cut for the new business and Chamber member. Automotive Engine Repair rebuilds engines and transmissions and performs total car care. The company can be reached calling (252) 492-1514.

THE BEE'S KNEES:  A ribbon cutting and open house was held at The Bee's Knees on October 11. The new business and Henderson-Vance Chamber member took the opportunity to showcase their store and their products to the public. The Bee's Knees sells locally made honey and gift items and is located at 2250 Weldon's Mill Road. Owner Marie Craig and staff can be reached by calling (25) 492-9599.

BUILDER TONY HIRST:  Builder Tony Hirst held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 21 to showcase a new model home he has displayed beside his office in Kittrell. The model is an example of the four-bedroom affordable housing line that the company is now offering. Builder Tony Hirst LLC is a leader in the design & construction of custom modular homes. The company can be reached at (252) 430-7722 or www.architect-builder.com.

CARE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER: Care Chiropractic showcased its new location on 1503 Graham Avenue with a ribbon cutting event on November 13.  Dr. Dennis Myers and his staff welcomed Chamber staff, ambassadors and local dignitaries for the ceremony. For more information about the services offered by Care Chiropractic Center, contact the office at 436-2500.

COMMON GROUNDS: New coffee and ice cream shop, Common Grounds celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on November 8. The new business  is located at 235 Dabney Drive and is owned and operated by Janet Peek. Common Grounds offers a variety of coffee products, pastries and ice cream. The business can be reached by calling 572-4528.

HOT ROD INSTALLATIONS:  Hot Rod Installations held a ribbon cutting on October 26. The Warrenton business offers a variety of automotive installations and auto detailing services, including custom rims, tires, security or stereo systems. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hot Rod Installations is owned by Rodney Riggsbee. More information can be found at their website located at www.hotrodinstallations.com or by calling (252) 257-2681.

THE PETAL SHOPPE:  The Petal Shoppe celebrated new ownership on November 16 with a ribbon cutting at their store. Jesse and Diane Chappell have taken over the full service florist and gift shop, formerly owned by Pete O'Geary. The Petal Shoppe is located at 1701 Parham Street in Henderson and can be reached by calling (252) 438-8572.