|
Ribbon Cuttings and
Grand Opening Events
Kittrell Job Corps
Center's Underground Cafe',
located at 1096 U.S. 1 Hwy South, held a ribbon cutting on February 5 to
celebrate the opening of their restaurant, the "Underground Cafe'" on Fridays to
the general public. The restaurant is run by their Culinary Arts students and
staff of Kittrell Job Corps Center. Light refreshments were provided. The
organization can be reached at 252-438-6161.
Henderson Family YMCA
held a ribbon cutting on February 3 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
local YMCA. Also celebrated was the 20th anniversary of their current
facility located at 380 Ruin Creek Road. A family celebration of food and
fun, the celebration was a day-long event. The YMCA can be reached at
252-438-2144.
Yarny & Sassy
held a ribbon cutting on December 10 to celebrate
the opening of their new business. The company is located at 131 S. Garnett
Street in Downtown Henderson (beside Interiors) and is owned and operated by
Mayra Cabello. The store sells specialty yarns and offers knitting instruction.
They can be reached at 252-432-5601.
Henderson Furniture Outlet
held a ribbon cutting on December 7 to celebrate
the opening of their new business at 410 South Garnett Street. The business
specializes in quality furniture at discounted prices and is owned and operated
by Abdo Saleh and can be reached at 252-226-6475 or by e-mail at abdoalisaleh
96@hotmail.com.
Henderson Indoor & Outdoor
Flea Market
held a ribbon cutting on December 4 to celebrate the addition of 21,000 square
feet to their vendor space. The company is located at 2726 Raleigh Road.
For vendor space or other info., contact Lu Schulz at 252-430-9194.
Maintenance Plus
Landscaping
held a ribbon cutting on November 6 to celebrate their new Chamber membership.
The company specializes in landscaping and landscape maintenance and is owned
and operated by Preston Wade and his wife Jennifer. They can be reached at
252-425-5941 or by e-mail to
maintenanceplus80@yahoo.com.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Henderson/Kerr Lake
on November 4 to celebrate their Chamber Membership. The organization
specializes in boat safety education and can be reached at 919-305-9388.
D.B.’s Windshield Chip Repair & Headlamp Restoration
held a ribbon cutting celebrating their new Chamber membership on October 20 in
the Chamber lobby. The home-based business offers a full range of windshield
repair/replacement and headlamp restoration. Owner and operator D.B. Jarrell can
be reached at 252-430-6759.
Toyota Scion
of Henderson held a ribbon cutting on
October 16 to celebrate the opening of their new facility at 205 Toyota Lane.
Owner Dave Genetti along with Toyota provided lunch for all guests. A large
crowd turned out for the special event including representatives from the
corporate offices of Toyota. Tours of the new facility were given and all of the
latest and greatest Toyotas were available for viewing on the lot. The company
can be reached at 252-438-2181 or on the web at www.toyotaofhenderson.com.
VIDEO CONCEPTIONS
held a ribbon cutting on September 22 to celebrate the
opening of their new business and new Chamber membership. It is a
home-based business that specializes in wedding videography, birthday parties,
reunions and special events. The company also does short films and commercials
for other businesses. The owner is Cornell Sanders and his website is
www.videoconception.com. The company can be contacted at contactus@videoconception.com
and by phone at (828) 290-5115.
The United Way of Vance County Volunteer Center
held a ribbon cutting on September 16 to celebrate
their move to new offices located at 212 Dabney Drive. The Volunteer
Center of United Way of Vance County mobilizes people and resources to deliver
creative solutions to community problems. To contact United Way of Vance
County, call 252-492-8392 or go to
www.unitedwayvance.com. Executive Director for the local united way is
Nancy Grey.
Henderson Wellness Center, PA
held a ribbon cutting on September 10 to celebrate
the expansion of their business to include an urgent care center with new staff
and other services. Henderson Wellness Center offers chiropractic
services, accupuncture, treatment of back and neck pain, sports injuries and the
new urgent care services. Urgent care services offer persons with acute
illness or injury the opportunity to be seen on the same day without an
appointment. The business is owned and operated by Dr. Brandon Taylor and
is located at 414 Dabney Drive. To contact the office, call 252-430-8000
or check them out on the web at
www.taylor-chiropractic.com.
Kerr Lake Glassworks held a ribbon
cutting on September 3 to celebrate their new Chamber membership. The
business does auto glass of all kinds (mobile or in shop installation),
insulated glass, mirrors, commercial storefronts, doors, closers and
hardware, patio doors, replacement windows, furniture glass and 24-hour
emergency board-up services. Tom and Jerry Stevenson own the business which
is managed by Theresa Wallot.
Kerr Lake Glassworks is located at 256 Flemingtown Road
in Henderson and can be reached at 252-492-6423 or on the web at
www.kerrlakeglassworks.com.
The Recovery Response Center - Recovery Innovations of North Carolina,
Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
August 4. Representatives
from the Vance County board of Commissioners, Five County Mental Health
Authority and local businesses were present. The Recovery Response
center provides support to persons who are experiencing a crisis for as
short as a couple of hours to as long as five days. Crises can be the
inability to feel right, being extremely stressed out or having substance
abuse problems. This a free service for adults 18 years and older offered to
the residents of Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Vance and Warren counties.
Smoking is permitted and those who stay overnight will have their own room.
(If clients are taking prescription medications, they must bring
prescription bottles with them.) It is located at 300 Parkview Drive
West in Henderson. (behind the Social Security office). Chris Flanagan is
Administrator of the program.
Platinum Cuts IV hosted a ribbon cutting on July 30 to celebrate its
grand opening and new Chamber membership. The business serves as a full service
barbershop and is owned by Crystal Jno Baptiste and operated by Arnold Booth,
Jr. Platinum Cuts is located in the Marketplace Shopping Center at 901-A South
Beckford Drive (next to Postal Plus) in Henderson. The business may be reached
at 252-438-6307.
The Teacher Store
held a ribbon cutting on July 24 to celebrate new ownership by Angie Hopfer. The
Teacher Store continues to provide a wide variety of educational materials and
supplies, providing a complete selection of the most trusted products at
competitive prices. To contact The Teacher Store you can call 252-436-0037 or go
online to www.teacherstoreonline.com.
ProNails
held a ribbon cutting on July 16 to celebrate its new Chamber membership.
The business is located at 1670 North Garnett Street behind Carver's on Norlina
Road. The business is owned and operated by Lee Bennerson and can be
contacted at 252-431-1270.
Johnson, Jones & Associates
held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new home-based business.
John Johnson and Craig Jones have a combined 70 years of experience as benefits
specialists in the group employee market. They offer a special program designed
specifically for Chamber of Commerce members and their employees. To reach
Johnson, Jones & Associates you can call 919-612-6425.
VanceDances
held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 12 for their new home-based business. The
business specializes in ballroom dance instruction and is run by Ned Dibner.
Classes will be offered in the Ballet Arts Dance Studio or can be scheduled in
your private residence. What a great way to meet new people or bond with your
spouse! To contact VanceDances, call 252-492-1550 or go to
www.VanceDances.webs.com.
Schewels Furniture
Company, Inc. held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 11 for their new
location on Beckford Drive. The company has been in business in Henderson for
many years and offers a variety of home furnishings, accessories and outdoor
needs. To contact Schewels Furniture, call Bill Gardner at 252-492-7066 or
e-mail henderson.mgr@schewel.com. The company offerings can also be viewed
online at www.schewels.com.
St. Augustine's College
held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their "Gateway Lifelong
Learning Program" at their Henderson location on Wednesday, May 20. Housed
in the Gateway Center at 314 S. Garnett Street, the program offers
non-traditional, continuing and alternative academic educational opportunities
for adult learners. The program is now accepting applications for the fall
semester. For information, contact Ms. Sandra White at 252-433-4679.
Gould's Ice Cream & Subs
held a ribbon cutting for their new business on Wednesday, May 13. The
business is located at 2684 Raleigh Road in Henderson and offers a variety of
sub sandwich options, ice cream flavors and catering services as well. To
contact Athena Duffy, call
252-738-0200 or e-mail
goulds18@gmail.com.
Sams Furniture 2
held a ribbon-cutting for their new show- room located at 404 South Garnett
Street on Friday, April 17. The new location is a reclining and leather gallery
and is an addition to the Sams Furniture showroom located across the street at
515 South Garnett Street. To contact Sams 2, call 252-762-0503, Sams Furniture
at 252-762-0500 or online at
www.samsfurnitureinc.com.
Tri-County Power
Equipment, Inc.
located at 120 Zeb Robinson Road held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 16
to celebrate its Grand Opening. The company specializes in sales and service for
lawn and garden equipment such as trimmers, chainsaws, blowers and mowers. To
contact owners C.H. & Sally Parrish, call 252-433-4910.
The Bullpen Sports Bar
and Grill
located at 200 South Garnett Street held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April
9 to celebrate their grand opening and Chamber membership. Owner of the
establishment is Orlander Bullock. To contact The Bullpen, call 252-433-4970.
The American Red Cross,
located in the Henry A. Dennis Building at 300 South Garnett Street held a
ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 10 to celebrate its new Chamber membership.
To contact local director Twanna Jones, call your local Red Cross 252-438-4813.
Henderson Indoor & Outdoor Flea Market,
located at 2726 Raleigh Road in Henderson held a ribbon cutting on
Friday, January 30. The business rents space to individuals wishing to
display their goods for sale and is open on Fridays and Saturdays. To
reserve a space or for information, contact Lu Schulz at 252-430-9194.
Liberty Tax Service,
located at 901 South Beckford Drive in the Marketplace Shopping Center held
a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 22. The business provides tax
and financial services and is ownerd by Tavarus and Amanda Young. If
you see "Lady Liberty" on Dabney Drive, she is directing you to Liberty Tax
Service.
The Association of Drs. Alex Drake, Cleary & Spears, DDS
held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 11 at their office located at 912
College Street in Oxford. The event was to announce the association of Dr. Alex
Drake with Drs. Bart Cleary and Reed Spears. The office can be reached at
919-693-7999
Coldwell Banker Advantage
held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, December 9 at their new location at 1004
Dabney Drive in Henderson. They now have 9 offices in the area. The event
boasted many delicious refreshments including cider and punch, meatballs,
veggies, cheese, and lots of homemade candy. You can contact Coldwell Banker -
Henderson, Gayla Strickland - broker at 252-431-6250 or on the web at www.advantagecb.com.
The Vance County Community Foundation
held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday November 12 in the Chamber lobby. The
Vance County Community Foundation was established to serve the needs of local
nonprofit organizations, donors and charitable causes and is an affiliate of the
North Carolina Community Foundation. The foundation offers grants from
their Community Endowment Fund to non-profit organizations serving Vance County
in the areas of health and human services, education, the arts, and the
conservation and preservation of historical, cultural, and environmental
resources. To find out more about this organization, see them on the web
at www.nccommunityfoundation.org/affiliates/northern_piedmont/vance/index.php or
contact current Chairman Paul Harris at 438-3070.
Life Line Outreach, Inc.
held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 21
at their location on 2014 Raleigh Road to celebrate the addition of a playground
and new food pantry to their current operation. Lifeline offers shelter to
homeless women and children and can be reached at 252-438-2098.
|
