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2008 Award WinnersTom Gwyn, Recipient of the 2008Duke Energy Citizenship andService Award Winner.

Duke Energy presents this award to paytribute to individuals or groups who give somuch to our community and to alsoencourage a culture of citizenship and serv-ice.

Tom Gwyn-As a former Mayor and Town

Councilman he has overseen the expansionof Elkin, the creation of Elkin’s CorporatePark, Elkin’s Industrial Park, a new state-of-the-art Recreation Center and the creationof the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority.

He is also a strong advocate for HistoricDowntown Elkin, the Yadkin ValleyChamber of Commerce and the YadkinValley Pumpkin Festival. He was awarded the Order of the Long LeafPine by the Governor and has been activewith the NC League of Municipalities.

Larry Irwin, Elk Pharmacy,Recipient of the Web Smalling

Corporate Citizen Award Web Smalling was the very first

Executive Director of the Chamber. He wasinstrumental in laying the ground workand the structure for the Chamber andmotivating the team of business ownersand managers that made the Chamber areality.

This award recognizes a Chamber mem-ber who makes a difference in his or hercommunity by using their time, talents andcompassion to positively impact the lives ofothers.

Larry Irwin-Larry is a true unsung hero who does

these things quietly and behind the scenes.He is an Elkin native who has donatedhundreds of hours and thousands of dol-lars to events and organizations in ourcommunity and rarely takes credit for hisgenerosity. He is a loyal, active member ofElkin First United Methodist Church, hasbeen Downtown Elkin, Inc. President moretimes than anyone can remember, and isthe

Owner/Operator/Pharmacist of Elkin’s

oldest family owned business, Elk Pharmacyin Historic Downtown Elkin.

Susan White, Town of Elkin,Recipient of the Volunteer of theYear Award

Each year the Chamber recognizes amember who has donated his or her timeand energy to the betterment of our com-munity.

Susan White-She has donated a lot of time and a lot of

energy to the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce, and most times in a leadershiprole. She serves on the Executive Committeeas Vice-Chair for Public Affairs, helps coor-dinate the Chamber’s Annual GolfTournament and the Yadkin Valley WineFestival and has been vital to the success ofthe Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. Susan isalso an active volunteer for Relay for Life

(L-to-R) Tom Gwyn, Larry Erwin, Susan White

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2009 Yadkin Valley Chamber ExecutiveCommittee, Board of Directors & Staff

Executive Committee

Jerry Randle Belk Chair of the BoardMichael Wilson Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chair ElectMike Hester WestPoint Home, Inc Past ChairDon Trippel Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital TreasurerRobin Turner R.E. Turner and Associates Assistant TreasurerJim Everett Everett & Everett P.L.L.C Legal CouncilSam Luster Southern Community Bank Vice Chair of Organizational

Improvements Lori Gwyn Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Vice Chair of Community

BettermentMike Hester West Point Home Vice Chair of Travel & Tourism Gambill Aldridge Basin Creek Realty Vice Chair of Economic

DevelopmentSusan White Town of Elkin Vice Chair of Public AffairsJohnsie Hudspeth Century 21 Hudspeth Properties Ambassadors Club

Board Members

Ex-Officio Board Members

ConsultantsCicely McCulloch Downtown Elkin, IncRobin Rhyne Surry County Economic DevelopmentDennis Thompson Surry County ManagerBobby Todd Yadkin County Economic Development

Chamber Staff

Laurette Leagon, President/CEOMisty Matthews, Office & Tourism ManagerJennifer Blackburn, Jonesville Welcome CenterGlenda Gilliam, Jonesville Welcome CenterHeidi Hall, Jonesville Welcome CenterBarbara Lyon, Jonesville Welcome CenterBonnie Martin, Jonesville Welcome CenterSteve Martin, Jonesville Welcome Center

Please allow me, David Shepherd, to assist and consult your small business in the movement

of money with . . .• Credit card processing,

• Payroll services • Remote check deposits. Call or email now to set an appointment.

David ShepherdRelationship Manager

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am looking forward toserving as the Chamber’sChairman for the next19 months. That’s right,

the new Executive Committee,Board of Directors and I havetaken 19-month terms. TheChamber’s fiscal year previous-ly ended on November 30 butwe have made the change toJune 30 so that we can align ourbudget year with that of ourmembers, the TourismDevelopment Authorities andlocal government with whom we conduct busi-ness.

We have several new and exciting programs,services and events in place for 2009 and 2010and I predict there will be even more on thehorizon before the end of my term.

One of the newest assets to the Chamber andthe business community is the DobsonDivision of the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce. When last year’s Chair Mike Hesterand Chamber President/CEO Laurette Leagonbegan exploring the potential of a Division ofour Chamber in Dobson this past February, wehad 11 members with Dobson addresses. Wecurrently have 26 members in Dobson, a five-member Board, and an aggressive Plan ofAction. Please read the article included in thispublication by the Dobson Division’s very firstChair, Bonnie Shropshire to discover all theexciting things planned for Dobson in the com-ing months.

On January 15th the Chamber will host theNewly Elected Officials Reception at theCedarbrook Country Club. Our District 5 U.S.House Representative-Virginia Foxx, District 30

State Senator-Don East, District90 NC House Representative-Sarah Stevens, District 92 NCHouse Representative- DarrellMcCormick, Surry CountyCommissioners Paul Johnsonand Jimmy Miller, and YadkinCounty Commissioners KevinAustin, David Moxley and BradyWooten have all been invited toattend.

In August the Chamber andour local tourism developmentauthorities will welcome the

Harley Owner’s Group Rally. This is a three-dayevent that will bring more than 2500 people toSurry County. Many activities are plannedthroughout the county and all the events will beopen to the public. There will be furtherupdates as plans progress.

We will continue to host our signature eventssuch as the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival now inits eighth year, the Yadkin Valley PumpkinFestival, which will be celebrating its 13th year;the Meet the Candidates Forums in Dobson,Elkin, and Jonesville for those running for theTown Councils; and our Yadkin Valley WinterWine Shop in December. We will continue to grow our Chamber byincreasing membership; however, my mainfocus will be on the existing membership andfinding ways the Chamber can better serve andsupport you

Thank you for giving me this opportunityand I look forward to achieving great things forthe Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce andthe Yadkin Valley Chamber-Dobson Division in2009 and 2010.

ILooking Forward to 2009

Jerry Randle, Chair Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELINGContact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business Center Director, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.

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Mitchell Hodges, Agent

Dustin Hayes, Agent

An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.,Farm Bureau Insurance of North Carolina, Inc., Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS

Jennifer Blackburn Yadkin Valley Bank 2009 Board MemberBrent Cornelison Town of Elkin 2009 Board MemberOtis Gillette Wachovia 2009 Board MemberEdna Martin Jonesville Commissioner 2009 Board Member Angela Mastin Hometown Mortgage Lending 2009 Board MemberJessie Merica iLevel by Weyerhaeuser 2009 Board MemberLloyd Payne Elkin Town Manager 2009 Board MemberRonny White Duke Energy 2009 Board MemberRick Caudle G&B Energy 2010 Board MemberDennis Lowe Surry Community College 2010 Board MemberPhillip Ratley Sela Building 2010 Board MemberRosy Beverly Yadkin Valley Craft Guild 2011 Board MembersScott Buffkin Town of Jonesville 2011 Board MembersNathan Lewis Phillips Van Heusen 2011 Board MemberTravis Wilmoth BB&T 2011 Board Member

Lestine Hutchens Mayor – Town of ElkinLindbergh SwaimMayor – Town of Jonesville

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What’s Happening at the Foothills ArtsCouncil Gallery

Local Quilters Show – OpeningFriday, January 9th

You are invited to an opening recep-tion for our Local Quilters Show, 5:30to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 9th. Theshow will be in our main gallerythrough mid February.

2nd Annual Yadkin ValleyWatercolor Show – Opening Friday,February 27th

Join up for the opening of our 2ndAnnual Yadkin Valley Watercolor Showon Friday, February 27th. A receptionwill be held from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Wewill be accepting submissions onTuesday, Feb. 24th and Wednesday,Feb. 25th. Visit our website for a fullprospectus. The Watercolor Show willbe up in our main gallery throughMarch 25th.

Book Release for Bill & LindaGriffin – Opening Friday, March 27thDon’t miss the official release of “SnakeDen Ridge,” a book of original poetryand artwork by Elkin residents Bill &Linda Griffin. A reception will be heldfrom 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday,March 27th. An exhibit of elementsfrom the book will be displayed in ourmain gallery through April 22nd.

Visit our website for more info onour upcoming exhibits, workshops,classes, events, and more:www.foothillsartscouncil.org.

The Foothills Arts Council is locatedat 129 Church St. in Elkin, NC. Ourgallery hours are Tuesday throughSaturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact usanytime at (336) 835-2025.

Free Business Seminar from SurryCommunity College, Winter 2009

Pre-Registration is required forall classes. You may register on lineat www.surry.edu or by phone at336-386-3211

“Manage Your Time Before It Manages You”Presenter: Russ Seagle

Time: Tuesday, January 20, 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Location: Surry Community College,room J-103 • Cost: Free

Owning a small business should bea rewarding experience.Unfortunately, some people let theirbusiness drain the life-force out ofthem. The problem is that ownersallow all sorts of little things to con-trol their day. This workshop isdesigned to teach you the mindset ofa business executive. Managing yourtime with this mindset will dramati-cally improve your productivity, helpyou stay organized, eliminate pro-crastination, and increase the thingthat matters most: your discretionarytime.

“From Garage to Main Street -Turning Your Hobby into a Real Business”

Presenter: Russ SeagleTime: Tuesday, January 20,

6:30 – 9:30 pmLocation: Surry Community College,

room J-103 • Cost: FreeHave you considered turning yourhobby into a business? Are peoplesaying that your past-time could bemaking you money. This seminarwill help you evaluate the businesspotential of your hobby or interest,and teach you the things you willneed to do to make money doingsomething you love.

Doing Business with theGovernment

Presenter: Archibald BlackTime: Wednesday, January 28,

1:00 – 3:00 pmLocation: Workforce

Development Center (State Street,Mt. Airy), room 111 • Cost: FreeThis seminar can help you increase

your number of business accounts bydiscovering a whole new customerbase. Attend and learn from a gov-ernmental expert how to find andland government contracts.

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The two signature events ofthe Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce are the Wine Festivaland the Pumpkin Festival. Thanksa tourism marketing grant fromthe N.C. Department ofCommerce Division of Travel,Tourism and Sports Developmentwe were able to purchase TV com-mercials on the Weather Channelfor the Wine Festival in theRaleigh Durham market. That advertising result-ed in an increase of attendees from that part of thestate by 59 percent. We also had several of thewineries tell us they sold every bottle of wine theybrought to the festival.

We had the 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival atthe end of September and it was deemed a mod-est success by the festival vendors and the down-town merchants in spite of the rainy weather.

In April of this year, the new JonesvilleWelcome Center opened its doors to welcome vis-itors to the area. Through a contract with theJonesville Tourism Authority, the Chamber man-ages the Welcome Center and supervises theTourism Specialists that keep the doors open until8:00 p.m. seven days a week. This agreement alsogave the Chamber Board an opportunity back inJune to give a well-deserved promotion to MistyMatthews, who is now the Chamber’s Office andTourism Manager. We assisted the Jonesville Townemployees with the Center’s Open House andDedication in June, and secured a grant to helppay for the Civil War Marker in front of the build-ing. We are now working with the Department ofTransportation to place directional signs to theWelcome Center on the interstate, which we fore-see attracting even more visitors to the YadkinValley area.

Back in January we hosted the Newly ElectedOfficials reception honoring those who won seatson the Elkin and Jonesville Town Councils. Wewere delighted to have all the commissioners andboth mayors in attendance for this inauguralevent.

At Misty’s insistence we implemented a SpeedNetworking event, which, if you haven’t partici-pated, I encourage you to contact Misty and get

your name on the list. It’s a greatway to make a lot of new contactsin a short amount of time.

And even in this year of eco-nomic uncertainty, we garnered43 new members for ourChamber in 2008.

This has also been a year ofcooperation and collaboration forour Chamber. We have partneredwith various groups and havemade, and will continue to make,great strides in improving theeconomy of the area we serve.

Your chamber participated inthe North Carolina Small Business andTechnology Development Center’s EconomicStudy Analysis for the Town of Elkin. We have twoseats at the table to select the projects that will befunded by the 2 million dollar Golden LeafCommunity Development Grant. We partnerwith Downtown Elkin Inc. on the events they hostin the historic downtown, we work, by contract,for VISIT the Yadkin Valley which promotes trav-el and tourism throughout the Yadkin ValleyRegion with a focus on Jonesville and Elkin.

We are also a part of the Tourism Partnershipof Surry County. This is a new organization thatreceives its funding from each of the TourismDevelopment Authorities in Surry County and ischarged with marketing Surry County to newaudiences.

We continue to look past our city limits, coun-ty lines and even state lines in our work withCascade Highlands, which encompasses countiesin North Carolina and neighboring Virginia.

We have continued to offer timely training formembers’ employees through the SurryCommunity College Small Business Center, workwith the Surry County EDP on economic devel-opment projects vital to our community, andthrough the Piedmont Triads Chambers group,we make sure our voices are heard in Raleigh.

It was an honor for me to serve on this boardas chairman for 2008. I want to thank everyoneon the Chamber Board and Executive Board foractively participating during my year asChairman. Without your input, hours of volun-teerism and monetary assistance, our Chamberwould not be the premiere business organizationit is today.

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Is Your Listing Up-to-Date?To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber

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Rumple Accounting & Tax Service400 Wilkes StreetElkin, NC 28621Pamela J. Rumple, Owner

Select Staffing 947 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Brooke Branch, Area Manager

Schonhofen Optometry, PA346 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621-0388Dr. Janet Perkins

Shutterbug Photography, Inc229 West Main StreetElkin, NC 28621Susan Baker – President

State Farm Insurance & Financial Services1332 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621 Steve Ownings

State Road Animal Hospital, P.A.1113 Klondike RoadState Road, NC 28676Tina Childress, Office Manager

Suburban Propane, LP740 North State StreetP. O. Box 2089Yadkinville, NC 27055Marilyn Oats

Surry Telephone MembershipCorp.

819 East Atkins StreetP.O. Box 385Dobson, NC 27017Melanie Senter

The Reserves Network1124 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Lisha Snow, Branch Manager

Town of Jonesville1503 NC 67 HWYJonesville, NC 28642Scott Buffkin, Town Manager

Wachovia102 West Main Street1500 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621

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Local Artist Participates inInvitational

The Fifth Annual Artists’ Invitational Exhibition and Sale at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center inSalisbury showcases the works of 13 local and regional artists and craftspeople. Among them is BillColvard, textile artist and designer-owner of Couture Design Group in Elkin, who is showing a collec-tion of hand-painted silks including scarves, evening coats, wall hangings and other wearables.

Although they represent a wide variety of media, styles, approaches, subjects, and backgrounds, theseartists were all invited to participate because they exemplify excellence in their field. The Invitationalshow has grown in popularity since its inception in 2003 and several participants have since had exhi-bitions at WVAC. Many art collections in the southeast have been enhanced by the opportunity to seethe work of these artists.

The Waterworks Visual Arts Center is a dynamic cultural venue dedicated to the presentation of sig-nificant art of our time. The Waterworks presents local, regional, national, and international aesthet-ic and cultural diversity through the works of emerging-to-established artists. The museum offers aninnovative program of exhibitions, education, and outreach that inspires and educates its regionalaudiences to explore the evolution and forefront of contemporary art.

The Invitational runs through February 7th, 2009. Hours are Monday-Friday 10am - 5pm(Thursday until 7) and Saturday 10am –4pm. The Waterworks is located at 123 East Liberty Street inSalisbury.

Further information is available at waterworks.org or Bill Colvard at Couture Design Group. 336.527.4696 • bill@CoutureDesignGroup.com

Work may be removed at the time of purchase for holiday gift giving. All sales benefit the educationalprograms at Waterworks and support these fine regional artists.

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Look Who Has Invested in the Yadkin Valley Chamber????? 2008

AllStar Rentals, Inc.1036 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Joe Walker, President

Bayada Nurses1814 N. Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621Allison Swisher

Blue Ridge Women's Center150 Parkwood DriveElkin, NC 28621Dr. John Venus

Brenco Real Estate ManagementCompany, Inc.1919 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Linda Richardson, GeneralManager

Bridge Street Pharmacy817 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Gill Ripley, President

Chappell Insurance Agency209 S. Main St.P.O. Box 829Dobson, NC 27017Keith Wilmoth, President

Century 21 Hudspeth Properties968 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Johnsie Hudspeth, Broker/Owner

Comfort InnP.O. Box 1261633 Winston RoadJonesville, NC 28642Glenda Sutphin

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store1717 NC Hwy 67Jonesville, NC 28642John Harshman, General Manager

CMS Insurance & Financial(Crissman-Mendenhall-Steelman,

LLP)825 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621David Steelman, Partner

Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare200 Business Park DriveElkin, NC 28621-0127David R. Swann, CEO

Days Inn1540 NC 67 HwyJonesville, NC 28642Nellah Shah

Direct Automotive Group, LLC547 Winston RoadJonesville, NC 28642Richard Abi-Nader, Owner

Elk Inn1101 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Mukesh Shah, Manager

Elkin Dialysis Center of Wake Forest University941 Johnson Ridge RoadP. O. Box 7710Elkin , NC 28621Donna Greene

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Everett & Everett, P.L.L.C1106 North Bridge StreetP.O. Drawer 189 Elkin, NC 28621-0189James Everett, Owner

Frontier Natural Gas 1927 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Ernest McGuire, Manager

G & B Energy667 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Gray BurchetteRick Caudle

Hampton Inn1632 NC 67 HwyJonesville, NC 28642Michael Wilson

Heritage Care of Elkin500 Johnson Ridge RoadElkin, NC 28621Lisa Ladd

iLevel by Weyerhaeuser184 Gentry RoadP. O. Box 590Elkin, NC 28621Jessie Merica

Jim's Barber Shop 945 N. Bridge Street #1Elkin, NC 28621Jim Peles

Jonesville Super 8 Motel5601 U.S Hwy. 21 @ I-77 Exit 79Jonesville , NC 28642Jay Patel, Owner

Hall Auction & Realty Co.1326 Carter Mill Rd.Elkin, NC 28621Troy Hall, Owner

Mazzini's Italian Restaurant1521 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Pam Walker

McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks315 Thurmond PO RoadThurmond, NC 28683Patricia McRitchie, Owner/

ManagerSean McRitchie,Owner/Winemaker

Moore-Moxley Insurance Agency, Inc.201 East Main StreetP.O. Box 428 Yadkinville, NC 27055Charles Collins, PresidentJeff C. Collins – Vice President

North Elkin Tire & Automotive2050 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Mike Slawter, Manager

Northwestern Roofing1621 Industrial DriveWilkesboro, NC 28697Michael Collins

Nu-Line Embroidery1017 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Eddie Settle

Parkwood Eye Center, PA177 Parkwood DriveElkin, NC 28621Susan Stewart, Administrator

Phillips -Van Heusen1000 PVH Quality WayJonesville, NC 28642Mike Norman, Director of Human Resources

Ratledge Florist328 North Front StreetP. O. Box 744Elkin, NC 28621-0744Helen Ratledge, Owner

Ray's Cleaners1558 North Bridge StreetElkin, NC 28621Ray Earnhardt, Owners

As a Dobson native and small businessowner, I am honored to have been selectedas the very first chair of the Yadkin ValleyChamber-Dobson Division. There areopportunities and challenges that areunique to Dobson, and our Board is com-mitted to address those issues in a way thatwill best benefit the Dobson businesscommunity.

The Dobson Division will:Work closely with the Town of Dobson

elected officials and staff as they move for-ward with updating Dobson’s zoning ordi-nances, streetscape plan, charter townordinances and other projects and pro-grams that affect the business community.

Encourage the continued developmentof Agri-Tourism in the Dobson area andwork with the NC Cooperative Extensionoffice of Surry County in the promotionof Agri-Tourism.

Create a systematic approach torecruiting healthcare providers for the

Dobson area with the assis-tance of Hugh ChathamMemorial Hospital.

Analyze the feasibility ofhaving an office for the YadkinValley Chamber-DobsonDivision in the DobsonBusiness District.

Assist the Town of Dobsonin its creation of a website thatwill promote the area andencourage new business devel-opment.

Represent and speak onbehalf of the Dobson businesscommunity in various organizations andpartnerships such as Blue Ridge NationalHeritage Area, Cascade Highlands, GoldenLeaf, N.C. Rural Center, The NorthwestPiedmont Rural Planning OrganizationTechnical Coordinating Committee, ThePiedmont Triad Chambers of Commerce,Surry LEAD, Tourism Partnership of

Surry County, and anyother regional or state enti-ty whose mission wouldserve to benefit the busi-nesses in Dobson.

Monitor transportationissues and be ready to act asa catalyst to move projectsforward to funding andcompletion.

Sponsor a Meet theCandidates Forum forthose running for DobsonTown Council.

Hold a Newly ElectedOfficials Reception for those elected to theDobson Town Council.

Provide guidance and support for theDobson Fall Fest and the Harley Owner’sGroup Rally.

Provide networking opportunities formembers through Business After Hours,Business Before Hours Ambassadors

Program, Ribbon Cuttings and GrandOpening events.

One of our action items for the yearthat has already been completed is to cre-ate a brand that’s unique to the YadkinValley Chamber- Dobson Division. I thinkthat our logo ties in nicely with the currentYadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce logoand yet reflects the character of the townof Dobson. Like any other chamber, totruly succeed, we need the help of ourmembers. We need your expertise andyour guidance as we move this organiza-tion forward. Please know your sugges-tions and opinions are valued. You cancontact me, our Vice-Chair Sheila Jones ofMountain Valley Hospice, or board mem-bers Bryan Cave of N.C. CooperativeExtension Service, Mike Hester of WestPoint Home, or Melanie Senter of SurryTelephone Membership Corporation.

Bonnie Shropshire, Chair-Yadkin Valley Chamber

Dobson Division

Yadkin Valley Chamber-DobsonDivision is Open for Business!

Downtown ElkinSince 1939

Phone: 835-2621

“Hometown Service”

Personal • Small Business & Commercial • MortgageMain Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916

Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555

There’s opportunity here

www.bbt.com

Member FDIC

Frank Beals965 N. Bridge St.Elkin,NC 28621

336-835-4411www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:50 AM Page 5

Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville

237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642(336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719

NEWCHAMBER MEMBERS

Alpha Commercial Printing Inc.1525 Peters Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103Genene Brickell, SalesPhone: (336) 648-2826genene05@yahoo.comDaryl Hinshaw, Presidentacpdesigns@triadbiz.rr.com Phone: (336) 727-0903Fax: (336) 727-0940

Atlas Photography205 Church St. #1PO Box 463Elkin, NC 28621Jeremy Specht, OwnerAndrea Specht, Co-OwnerPhone: (336) 366-0960Fax: (336) 835-3728atlasphotography@rivercto.netwww.atlasphotography.org

Draughn's Auto Parts, Inc.339 N. Main St.PO Box 648 Dobson, NC 27017Ricky Draughn, PresidentTeresa Draughn, Secretary

Phone: (336) 356-8201Fax: (336) 356-4720rdraughn@surry.net

Evans Heating & Cooling, Inc.2297 Rich Hill Rd.Glade Valley, NC 28627Mark Evans, OwnerPhone: (336) 874-3000Fax: (336)657-3889hvacdad@skybest.comwww.evansheat.com

Hutton Vineyards, LLC178 Hutton Vineyard LaneDobson, NC 27017Malcolm and Heidi Hutton,OwnersPhone: (336) 374-2621Fax: (336) 374-2621Heidi@huttonwinery.comMalcolm@huttonwinery.comwww.huttonwinery.com

Piedmont Hematology Oncology Associates, PLLC505 Samaritan's Ridge Ct.Elkin, NC 28621

James Dunn, Chief ExecutiveOfficerPhone: (336) 277-8800 Nick Chrysson, Medical DirectorPhone; (336) 277-8824 Denice Carr, Oncology LiaisonPhone: (336) 277-8984Fax: (336) 277-8850dcarr@phoa.org www.phoa.org

Silversalt2406 Joyner St.Beaufort, SC 29902Kimberly Seipel-Parks, CPSM,OwnerPhone: (843) 263-2059kim@silversaltmarketing.com www.silversaltmarketing.com

Joan and Howard WoltzHospice Home945 Zephyr Rd.Dobson, NC 27017

Yadkin Valley Winery Guide2632 Whitaker Rd.Boonville, NC 27011

Sharon WhitmanPhone: (336) 469-2694sharon_whitman@yahoo.com

Join the YadkinValley Chamberof Commerce

The Yadkin ValleyChamber of Com merce is adynamic organization thatpromotes a positive businessenvironment, facilitates com-munity betterment and sup-ports economic development.

For more informationabout how joining theChamber will help your busi-ness, call us at 526-1111.

For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authoritywww.visittheyadkinvalley.com

1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)

Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 — Page 11

526-HEAT

CUSTOMHEATING & COOLING, INC.

CCH&

12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIRCONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM

27 YEARS EXPERIENCELicensed and Insured NC17204 We Service All Brands

Join The Chamber Today!Call 526-1111

New Member SilversaltIntroduces Itself

An Elkin native, I am thrilled tobe moving back home and to be aYadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce member. I am aCertified Professional ServicesMarketer (CPSM) with eight yearsof experience providing graphicdesign and marketing services. In2008, I started my own company,Silversalt to help companies growthrough:

• Marketing• Graphic Design• Planning and Budgeting• Green Marketing Solutions• A/E/C Staff Training

In an uncertain economy, twothings are more certain than ever:you need to do more marketing andyou need to spend less doing it.Today, every new customer counts,every opportunity to connect with aclient is important and every mar-keting piece must produce results.Let my experience help you reach

your marketing objectives andfinancial goals.

One of the best ways to get themost out of your marketing pro-gram is to have a goal-based market-ing plan. With one year ending andanother beginning, now is the per-fect time to write your plan, and Ican help. I have created a MarketingPlan Tool Kit that will take all of theguess work out of the planningprocess. This kit provides you witheverything you need to organize andcommunicate your marketing goalsincluding a personalized consulta-tion. Call or e-mail me today formore information on the MarketingPlan Tool Kit and to begin the plan-ning process. No matter what stageyour business is in, Silversalt canhelp you develop your image whilegetting the most out of your mar-keting dollar.

Kimberly Seipel-Parks, CPSMCell: 843-263-2059kim@silversaltmarketing.comwww.silversaltmarketing.com

NEWMEMBER

SilversaltKimberly Seipel-Parks

843-263-2059

LOGO

www.visittheyadkinvalley.com

Snow Realty AnnouncesNew Broker

Snow Realty &Construction is proudto introduce theirnewest Broker, KarenDeFreitas.

After visiting thisarea for the past severalyears, Karen and herchildren decided tomake

Elkin their newhome and moved herethis past summer from CabarrusCounty, NC. Her children attendElkin Middle and High School and

are excited about their newfriends and all the newexperiences that awaitthem.

Karen has been alicensed agent since 2002and is looking forward toassisting Elkin and the sur-rounding areas with theirreal estate needs. She hasseveral years in retail man-agement and is also experi-

enced in remodeling homes and inte-rior design.

Karen DeFritas

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:52 AM Page 6

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Visit the chamber online... www.yadkinvalley.org220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center)

Owned & Operated by Barbara NewmanOpen: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon

Call 835-6748 For More Information

For all your cooking needsWhether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception,

holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today!

We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rentparty and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains.

1124 N. Bridge St.336-835-2559

INDUSTRIALAssembly • General Labor

Light Industrial • Manufacturing

HOSPITALITYBanquet Servers • Housekeeping

Dishwashers • Bartenders

OFFICEAdmin. Assistants • General Office

Date Entry • Customer Service

PROFESSIONALAccounting • MortgageOffice Managers • Sales

Residential • Commercial • IndustrialEmergency number 336-710-9300

999 Twin Oaks Rd. Elkin, NC 28621

336-366-3009

Heating • Air Conditioning • Piping

It’s Hard To Stop A Trane™

Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence1947-2007

202 West Spring StreetElkin, North Carolina 28621

Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756

JOBS JOBS JOBS!LET SELECT STAFFING

Find The Position That’s Right For You!Great Benefits • Flexible Hours • Referral Bonus

We Can Help You Find That Perfect JobApply in Person

947 North Bridge Street, Elkin (336) 526-3552EOE/No Fee

www.selectstaffing.com

Become a Chamber Champion!One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships

for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111.

2008 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

HUDSPETH PROPERTIES

Best Bank in Town since 1872

Look No Further…We’re Just the Place You’re Looking For!

• Free Deluxe Complimentary Breakfast Buffet

• Restaurants & Multiplay Cinema Nearby

• Evening Snacks• Complimentary Coffee Available 24 hrs• On-Site Fitness Center• Business Center• Refrigerator and Microwave In Every Room

For Advanced ReservationsCall 336-835-1994 or 1-800-426-7866

I-77, exit 82, turn west behind Wendy’s, Jonesville/Elkin

New Member HuttonVineyards

Did you know that the HuttonTasting Room is open daily?

Please stop by 12 noon to6:00p.m. Monday throughSaturday or 12:00 noon to 4:00p.m. on Sunday.www.huttonwinery.com

Less than a mile from HistoricRockford, close to the banks of theYadkin River, lays one of thenewest vineyards in the bustlingYadkin Valley wine region of NorthCarolina.

With 45 acres of grapes and 30acres of pasture, Malcolm andHeidi Hutton purchased theirdream farm in 2002 and began

their ambitious task of carving outa countryside vineyard and winery.Their story and vision is bothunique and inspirational.

We invite you—our newfriends—to tag along with us forthe journey.

Malcolm HuttonHutton Vineyards LLC176 Hutton Vineyards LaneOlde RockfordDobson, NC, 27017336-374-2621336-782-5577malcolm@huttonwinery.com

NEWMEMBER

Hutton Vineyards176 Hutton Vineyards Lane

Olde Rockford, Dobson(336) 374-2621

Raffaldini VineyardsFour Seasons WineTasting Dinner—Winter

Please join us for the first winetasting dinner held at VillaRaffaldini in the New Year. TheFour Seasons Wine Tasting Dinnersare held Spring, Summer, Autumnand Winter and will feature fourseasonal food courses and four spe-cially chosen wines to complementthe food. Culinary and winedescriptions will be given during theevening to enhance your enjoyment.This is an opportunity to share yourfood and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmospherewill be relaxed and casual with a

focus on meeting new friends andenjoying la dolce vita.

Chef Erik Thomas of Armin'sCatering returns to the dinner serieswith more than 14 years experiencein the restaurant business specializ-ing in Italian Cuisine. After gradu-ating from the Culinary ArtInstitute in 2001, Erik moved toNew York City and accepted a posi-tion in 2004 for Mario Batali work-ing at Lupa Restaurant. Reserveyour seats now so you won't missout on an unforgettable evening.

Saturday, January 17, 2009 • 6pm-9pm$75 per person all-inclusive

To make a reservation, please call 336-835-9463.

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESSCOUNSELING

Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business CenterDirector, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:57 AM Page 7

The Trusted Name in Home Carefor Over 30 Years

Through our new office in Elkin, Bayada Nurses is proud to be helping children,adults, and seniors live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.

• High-tech skilled care• Personal care and support services• JCAHO accredited

• Screened and fully insured staff• Medicaid, private pay, and most

insurances accepted

Call 24 hours, 7 days 336-835-8500 • 800-917-94081814 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621

www.bayada.com

www.hughchatham.org

Here’s what else HCMH is bringing to our region

W

So thank you for helping us bring smiles to the families of our region. And to us, too.

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Dr. Heiner is a Board CertifiedObstetrician/Gynecologist with over 13years experience. He has delivered wellover 4,000 babies and cares for both nor-mal and high risk pregnancies. He is alsohighly skilled pelvic surgeon.

Melissa Tharpe is a Board CertifiedWomen’s Health Nurse Practitioner withover 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecologyexperience.

Providing Excellent Women’s Health Care

336-835-2283

Let Direct Automotive Saveyou Money on our NextVehicle Purchase

Direct Automotive has been in business now for one year under the new ownership ofRichard Abi-Nader and currently has 23 full-time employees.

Direct Automotive is a full GM service and sales dealership offering new Chevrolet, Pontiac,Buick and GMC products and is a certified GM Pre-Owned dealership. They offer a widerange of service and sales specials that can be custom-tailored to any clients needs. You alsoreceive free courtesy carwashes with every service visit.

But best of all, at any given time, Mr. Abi-Nader says you can find $6,000,000.00 worth ofvehicles to choose from.

Make a visit soon check out what Direct Automotive has to offer. Direct Automotive Group, LLC • 547 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642Phone: (336) 835-1831 • www.gmdirectautomotive.comHours of operation: Monday – Friday 7:45-6:00PM & Saturday 8:00-5:00PM

2008 Award Winners

Michelle Burchette, Recipient ofthe Education Excellence Award

The Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce Education Excellence Award isgiven to individuals who have served theeducational system of our community insuperior fashion.

Michelle Burchette-Michelle has always been a strong advo-

cate for the children of Elkin. She has beena member of the Elkin Elementary SchoolPTA for six years and is a Past-President.Under her leadership, the PTA raised muchneeded funds for school and helped imple-ment the idea of school spirit items such ast-shirts and sweat shirts that students wearto school every Friday. Her service to chil-dren also includes helping with the Tri-County Soccer League, coaching the JuniorElk Sertoma Cheerleading Squad andassisting with the Upward Sports Programat Elkin Valley Baptist Church.

Two Projects Win This Year’sCommunity Beautification Award

Each Year the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce recognizes a chamber memberwho has excelled in beautification of theirproperty, building or the community.

This year, the Chamber presented twoCommunity Beautification Awards.

The Jonesville Government andWelcome Center - is an impressive facilitythat raises the standards for developmentalong the Highway 67 Corridor. TheWelcome Center, strategically located justoff the interstate, gives the town an oppor-tunity to direct travelers and tourists to ourlocal businesses and thereby help our localeconomy.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott -The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott inElkin is a “new generation” Fairfield Innand Suites and an upgrade from the formerFairfield Inn hotels. The hotel owners, TheRiverview Holding Hotel Group followsMarriott’s commitment to offering a per-sonalized and customer-driven guest expe-rience that visitors will not soon forget.

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:58 AM Page 8

The Trusted Name in Home Carefor Over 30 Years

Through our new office in Elkin, Bayada Nurses is proud to be helping children,adults, and seniors live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.

• High-tech skilled care• Personal care and support services• JCAHO accredited

• Screened and fully insured staff• Medicaid, private pay, and most

insurances accepted

Call 24 hours, 7 days 336-835-8500 • 800-917-94081814 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621

www.bayada.com

www.hughchatham.org

Here’s what else HCMH is bringing to our region

W

So thank you for helping us bring smiles to the families of our region. And to us, too.

Page 8 — Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 — Page 9

Dr. Heiner is a Board CertifiedObstetrician/Gynecologist with over 13years experience. He has delivered wellover 4,000 babies and cares for both nor-mal and high risk pregnancies. He is alsohighly skilled pelvic surgeon.

Melissa Tharpe is a Board CertifiedWomen’s Health Nurse Practitioner withover 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecologyexperience.

Providing Excellent Women’s Health Care

336-835-2283

Let Direct Automotive Saveyou Money on our NextVehicle Purchase

Direct Automotive has been in business now for one year under the new ownership ofRichard Abi-Nader and currently has 23 full-time employees.

Direct Automotive is a full GM service and sales dealership offering new Chevrolet, Pontiac,Buick and GMC products and is a certified GM Pre-Owned dealership. They offer a widerange of service and sales specials that can be custom-tailored to any clients needs. You alsoreceive free courtesy carwashes with every service visit.

But best of all, at any given time, Mr. Abi-Nader says you can find $6,000,000.00 worth ofvehicles to choose from.

Make a visit soon check out what Direct Automotive has to offer. Direct Automotive Group, LLC • 547 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642Phone: (336) 835-1831 • www.gmdirectautomotive.comHours of operation: Monday – Friday 7:45-6:00PM & Saturday 8:00-5:00PM

2008 Award Winners

Michelle Burchette, Recipient ofthe Education Excellence Award

The Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce Education Excellence Award isgiven to individuals who have served theeducational system of our community insuperior fashion.

Michelle Burchette-Michelle has always been a strong advo-

cate for the children of Elkin. She has beena member of the Elkin Elementary SchoolPTA for six years and is a Past-President.Under her leadership, the PTA raised muchneeded funds for school and helped imple-ment the idea of school spirit items such ast-shirts and sweat shirts that students wearto school every Friday. Her service to chil-dren also includes helping with the Tri-County Soccer League, coaching the JuniorElk Sertoma Cheerleading Squad andassisting with the Upward Sports Programat Elkin Valley Baptist Church.

Two Projects Win This Year’sCommunity Beautification Award

Each Year the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce recognizes a chamber memberwho has excelled in beautification of theirproperty, building or the community.

This year, the Chamber presented twoCommunity Beautification Awards.

The Jonesville Government andWelcome Center - is an impressive facilitythat raises the standards for developmentalong the Highway 67 Corridor. TheWelcome Center, strategically located justoff the interstate, gives the town an oppor-tunity to direct travelers and tourists to ourlocal businesses and thereby help our localeconomy.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott -The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott inElkin is a “new generation” Fairfield Innand Suites and an upgrade from the formerFairfield Inn hotels. The hotel owners, TheRiverview Holding Hotel Group followsMarriott’s commitment to offering a per-sonalized and customer-driven guest expe-rience that visitors will not soon forget.

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:58 AM Page 8

Page 10 — Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 — Page 7

Visit the chamber online... www.yadkinvalley.org220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center)

Owned & Operated by Barbara NewmanOpen: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon

Call 835-6748 For More Information

For all your cooking needsWhether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception,

holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets, or whatever the need... contact us today!

We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rentparty and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains.

1124 N. Bridge St.336-835-2559

INDUSTRIALAssembly • General Labor

Light Industrial • Manufacturing

HOSPITALITYBanquet Servers • Housekeeping

Dishwashers • Bartenders

OFFICEAdmin. Assistants • General Office

Date Entry • Customer Service

PROFESSIONALAccounting • MortgageOffice Managers • Sales

Residential • Commercial • IndustrialEmergency number 336-710-9300

999 Twin Oaks Rd. Elkin, NC 28621

336-366-3009

Heating • Air Conditioning • Piping

It’s Hard To Stop A Trane™

Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence1947-2007

202 West Spring StreetElkin, North Carolina 28621

Phone: 336-835-3135 Fax: 336-835-3756

JOBS JOBS JOBS!LET SELECT STAFFING

Find The Position That’s Right For You!Great Benefits • Flexible Hours • Referral Bonus

We Can Help You Find That Perfect JobApply in Person

947 North Bridge Street, Elkin (336) 526-3552EOE/No Fee

www.selectstaffing.com

Become a Chamber Champion!One payment covers your expenses for Chamber activities, tickets, booth rentals and sponsorships

for the entire year. For full details contact Laurette Leagon 336-526-1111.

2008 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

HUDSPETH PROPERTIES

Best Bank in Town since 1872

Look No Further…We’re Just the Place You’re Looking For!

• Free Deluxe Complimentary Breakfast Buffet

• Restaurants & Multiplay Cinema Nearby

• Evening Snacks• Complimentary Coffee Available 24 hrs• On-Site Fitness Center• Business Center• Refrigerator and Microwave In Every Room

For Advanced ReservationsCall 336-835-1994 or 1-800-426-7866

I-77, exit 82, turn west behind Wendy’s, Jonesville/Elkin

New Member HuttonVineyards

Did you know that the HuttonTasting Room is open daily?

Please stop by 12 noon to6:00p.m. Monday throughSaturday or 12:00 noon to 4:00p.m. on Sunday.www.huttonwinery.com

Less than a mile from HistoricRockford, close to the banks of theYadkin River, lays one of thenewest vineyards in the bustlingYadkin Valley wine region of NorthCarolina.

With 45 acres of grapes and 30acres of pasture, Malcolm andHeidi Hutton purchased theirdream farm in 2002 and began

their ambitious task of carving outa countryside vineyard and winery.Their story and vision is bothunique and inspirational.

We invite you—our newfriends—to tag along with us forthe journey.

Malcolm HuttonHutton Vineyards LLC176 Hutton Vineyards LaneOlde RockfordDobson, NC, 27017336-374-2621336-782-5577malcolm@huttonwinery.com

NEWMEMBER

Hutton Vineyards176 Hutton Vineyards Lane

Olde Rockford, Dobson(336) 374-2621

Raffaldini VineyardsFour Seasons WineTasting Dinner—Winter

Please join us for the first winetasting dinner held at VillaRaffaldini in the New Year. TheFour Seasons Wine Tasting Dinnersare held Spring, Summer, Autumnand Winter and will feature fourseasonal food courses and four spe-cially chosen wines to complementthe food. Culinary and winedescriptions will be given during theevening to enhance your enjoyment.This is an opportunity to share yourfood and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmospherewill be relaxed and casual with a

focus on meeting new friends andenjoying la dolce vita.

Chef Erik Thomas of Armin'sCatering returns to the dinner serieswith more than 14 years experiencein the restaurant business specializ-ing in Italian Cuisine. After gradu-ating from the Culinary ArtInstitute in 2001, Erik moved toNew York City and accepted a posi-tion in 2004 for Mario Batali work-ing at Lupa Restaurant. Reserveyour seats now so you won't missout on an unforgettable evening.

Saturday, January 17, 2009 • 6pm-9pm$75 per person all-inclusive

To make a reservation, please call 336-835-9463.

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESSCOUNSELING

Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business CenterDirector, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.

Winter 2008-2009:Sep/Oct 04 issue 12/15/08 9:57 AM Page 7

Pepsi-Cola Bottlers of Jonesville

237 Winston Rd., Jonesville, NC 28642(336) 835-3434 • 800-233-3719

NEWCHAMBER MEMBERS

Alpha Commercial Printing Inc.1525 Peters Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103Genene Brickell, SalesPhone: (336) 648-2826genene05@yahoo.comDaryl Hinshaw, Presidentacpdesigns@triadbiz.rr.com Phone: (336) 727-0903Fax: (336) 727-0940

Atlas Photography205 Church St. #1PO Box 463Elkin, NC 28621Jeremy Specht, OwnerAndrea Specht, Co-OwnerPhone: (336) 366-0960Fax: (336) 835-3728atlasphotography@rivercto.netwww.atlasphotography.org

Draughn's Auto Parts, Inc.339 N. Main St.PO Box 648 Dobson, NC 27017Ricky Draughn, PresidentTeresa Draughn, Secretary

Phone: (336) 356-8201Fax: (336) 356-4720rdraughn@surry.net

Evans Heating & Cooling, Inc.2297 Rich Hill Rd.Glade Valley, NC 28627Mark Evans, OwnerPhone: (336) 874-3000Fax: (336)657-3889hvacdad@skybest.comwww.evansheat.com

Hutton Vineyards, LLC178 Hutton Vineyard LaneDobson, NC 27017Malcolm and Heidi Hutton,OwnersPhone: (336) 374-2621Fax: (336) 374-2621Heidi@huttonwinery.comMalcolm@huttonwinery.comwww.huttonwinery.com

Piedmont Hematology Oncology Associates, PLLC505 Samaritan's Ridge Ct.Elkin, NC 28621

James Dunn, Chief ExecutiveOfficerPhone: (336) 277-8800 Nick Chrysson, Medical DirectorPhone; (336) 277-8824 Denice Carr, Oncology LiaisonPhone: (336) 277-8984Fax: (336) 277-8850dcarr@phoa.org www.phoa.org

Silversalt2406 Joyner St.Beaufort, SC 29902Kimberly Seipel-Parks, CPSM,OwnerPhone: (843) 263-2059kim@silversaltmarketing.com www.silversaltmarketing.com

Joan and Howard WoltzHospice Home945 Zephyr Rd.Dobson, NC 27017

Yadkin Valley Winery Guide2632 Whitaker Rd.Boonville, NC 27011

Sharon WhitmanPhone: (336) 469-2694sharon_whitman@yahoo.com

Join the YadkinValley Chamberof Commerce

The Yadkin ValleyChamber of Com merce is adynamic organization thatpromotes a positive businessenvironment, facilitates com-munity betterment and sup-ports economic development.

For more informationabout how joining theChamber will help your busi-ness, call us at 526-1111.

For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authoritywww.visittheyadkinvalley.com

1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)

Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 Chamber Newsletter, Winter 2008 — Page 11

526-HEAT

CUSTOMHEATING & COOLING, INC.

CCH&

12 MONTHS SAME AS CASH ON A NEW AIRCONDITIONING OR HEATING SYSTEM

27 YEARS EXPERIENCELicensed and Insured NC17204 We Service All Brands

Join The Chamber Today!Call 526-1111

New Member SilversaltIntroduces Itself

An Elkin native, I am thrilled tobe moving back home and to be aYadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce member. I am aCertified Professional ServicesMarketer (CPSM) with eight yearsof experience providing graphicdesign and marketing services. In2008, I started my own company,Silversalt to help companies growthrough:

• Marketing• Graphic Design• Planning and Budgeting• Green Marketing Solutions• A/E/C Staff Training

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Local Artist Participates inInvitational

The Fifth Annual Artists’ Invitational Exhibition and Sale at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center inSalisbury showcases the works of 13 local and regional artists and craftspeople. Among them is BillColvard, textile artist and designer-owner of Couture Design Group in Elkin, who is showing a collec-tion of hand-painted silks including scarves, evening coats, wall hangings and other wearables.

Although they represent a wide variety of media, styles, approaches, subjects, and backgrounds, theseartists were all invited to participate because they exemplify excellence in their field. The Invitationalshow has grown in popularity since its inception in 2003 and several participants have since had exhi-bitions at WVAC. Many art collections in the southeast have been enhanced by the opportunity to seethe work of these artists.

The Waterworks Visual Arts Center is a dynamic cultural venue dedicated to the presentation of sig-nificant art of our time. The Waterworks presents local, regional, national, and international aesthet-ic and cultural diversity through the works of emerging-to-established artists. The museum offers aninnovative program of exhibitions, education, and outreach that inspires and educates its regionalaudiences to explore the evolution and forefront of contemporary art.

The Invitational runs through February 7th, 2009. Hours are Monday-Friday 10am - 5pm(Thursday until 7) and Saturday 10am –4pm. The Waterworks is located at 123 East Liberty Street inSalisbury.

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Work may be removed at the time of purchase for holiday gift giving. All sales benefit the educationalprograms at Waterworks and support these fine regional artists.

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The two signature events ofthe Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce are the Wine Festivaland the Pumpkin Festival. Thanksa tourism marketing grant fromthe N.C. Department ofCommerce Division of Travel,Tourism and Sports Developmentwe were able to purchase TV com-mercials on the Weather Channelfor the Wine Festival in theRaleigh Durham market. That advertising result-ed in an increase of attendees from that part of thestate by 59 percent. We also had several of thewineries tell us they sold every bottle of wine theybrought to the festival.

We had the 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival atthe end of September and it was deemed a mod-est success by the festival vendors and the down-town merchants in spite of the rainy weather.

In April of this year, the new JonesvilleWelcome Center opened its doors to welcome vis-itors to the area. Through a contract with theJonesville Tourism Authority, the Chamber man-ages the Welcome Center and supervises theTourism Specialists that keep the doors open until8:00 p.m. seven days a week. This agreement alsogave the Chamber Board an opportunity back inJune to give a well-deserved promotion to MistyMatthews, who is now the Chamber’s Office andTourism Manager. We assisted the Jonesville Townemployees with the Center’s Open House andDedication in June, and secured a grant to helppay for the Civil War Marker in front of the build-ing. We are now working with the Department ofTransportation to place directional signs to theWelcome Center on the interstate, which we fore-see attracting even more visitors to the YadkinValley area.

Back in January we hosted the Newly ElectedOfficials reception honoring those who won seatson the Elkin and Jonesville Town Councils. Wewere delighted to have all the commissioners andboth mayors in attendance for this inauguralevent.

At Misty’s insistence we implemented a SpeedNetworking event, which, if you haven’t partici-pated, I encourage you to contact Misty and get

your name on the list. It’s a greatway to make a lot of new contactsin a short amount of time.

And even in this year of eco-nomic uncertainty, we garnered43 new members for ourChamber in 2008.

This has also been a year ofcooperation and collaboration forour Chamber. We have partneredwith various groups and havemade, and will continue to make,great strides in improving theeconomy of the area we serve.

Your chamber participated inthe North Carolina Small Business andTechnology Development Center’s EconomicStudy Analysis for the Town of Elkin. We have twoseats at the table to select the projects that will befunded by the 2 million dollar Golden LeafCommunity Development Grant. We partnerwith Downtown Elkin Inc. on the events they hostin the historic downtown, we work, by contract,for VISIT the Yadkin Valley which promotes trav-el and tourism throughout the Yadkin ValleyRegion with a focus on Jonesville and Elkin.

We are also a part of the Tourism Partnershipof Surry County. This is a new organization thatreceives its funding from each of the TourismDevelopment Authorities in Surry County and ischarged with marketing Surry County to newaudiences.

We continue to look past our city limits, coun-ty lines and even state lines in our work withCascade Highlands, which encompasses countiesin North Carolina and neighboring Virginia.

We have continued to offer timely training formembers’ employees through the SurryCommunity College Small Business Center, workwith the Surry County EDP on economic devel-opment projects vital to our community, andthrough the Piedmont Triads Chambers group,we make sure our voices are heard in Raleigh.

It was an honor for me to serve on this boardas chairman for 2008. I want to thank everyoneon the Chamber Board and Executive Board foractively participating during my year asChairman. Without your input, hours of volun-teerism and monetary assistance, our Chamberwould not be the premiere business organizationit is today.

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Is Your Listing Up-to-Date?To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber

of Commerce is serving you to the best of its ability, please take a moment and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org.

If any changes need to be made, call the chamber office at

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2009 Yadkin Valley Chamber ExecutiveCommittee, Board of Directors & Staff

Executive Committee

Jerry Randle Belk Chair of the BoardMichael Wilson Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chair ElectMike Hester WestPoint Home, Inc Past ChairDon Trippel Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital TreasurerRobin Turner R.E. Turner and Associates Assistant TreasurerJim Everett Everett & Everett P.L.L.C Legal CouncilSam Luster Southern Community Bank Vice Chair of Organizational

Improvements Lori Gwyn Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Vice Chair of Community

BettermentMike Hester West Point Home Vice Chair of Travel & Tourism Gambill Aldridge Basin Creek Realty Vice Chair of Economic

DevelopmentSusan White Town of Elkin Vice Chair of Public AffairsJohnsie Hudspeth Century 21 Hudspeth Properties Ambassadors Club

Board Members

Ex-Officio Board Members

ConsultantsCicely McCulloch Downtown Elkin, IncRobin Rhyne Surry County Economic DevelopmentDennis Thompson Surry County ManagerBobby Todd Yadkin County Economic Development

Chamber Staff

Laurette Leagon, President/CEOMisty Matthews, Office & Tourism ManagerJennifer Blackburn, Jonesville Welcome CenterGlenda Gilliam, Jonesville Welcome CenterHeidi Hall, Jonesville Welcome CenterBarbara Lyon, Jonesville Welcome CenterBonnie Martin, Jonesville Welcome CenterSteve Martin, Jonesville Welcome Center

Please allow me, David Shepherd, to assist and consult your small business in the movement

of money with . . .• Credit card processing,

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David ShepherdRelationship Manager

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am looking forward toserving as the Chamber’sChairman for the next19 months. That’s right,

the new Executive Committee,Board of Directors and I havetaken 19-month terms. TheChamber’s fiscal year previous-ly ended on November 30 butwe have made the change toJune 30 so that we can align ourbudget year with that of ourmembers, the TourismDevelopment Authorities andlocal government with whom we conduct busi-ness.

We have several new and exciting programs,services and events in place for 2009 and 2010and I predict there will be even more on thehorizon before the end of my term.

One of the newest assets to the Chamber andthe business community is the DobsonDivision of the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce. When last year’s Chair Mike Hesterand Chamber President/CEO Laurette Leagonbegan exploring the potential of a Division ofour Chamber in Dobson this past February, wehad 11 members with Dobson addresses. Wecurrently have 26 members in Dobson, a five-member Board, and an aggressive Plan ofAction. Please read the article included in thispublication by the Dobson Division’s very firstChair, Bonnie Shropshire to discover all theexciting things planned for Dobson in the com-ing months.

On January 15th the Chamber will host theNewly Elected Officials Reception at theCedarbrook Country Club. Our District 5 U.S.House Representative-Virginia Foxx, District 30

State Senator-Don East, District90 NC House Representative-Sarah Stevens, District 92 NCHouse Representative- DarrellMcCormick, Surry CountyCommissioners Paul Johnsonand Jimmy Miller, and YadkinCounty Commissioners KevinAustin, David Moxley and BradyWooten have all been invited toattend.

In August the Chamber andour local tourism developmentauthorities will welcome the

Harley Owner’s Group Rally. This is a three-dayevent that will bring more than 2500 people toSurry County. Many activities are plannedthroughout the county and all the events will beopen to the public. There will be furtherupdates as plans progress.

We will continue to host our signature eventssuch as the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival now inits eighth year, the Yadkin Valley PumpkinFestival, which will be celebrating its 13th year;the Meet the Candidates Forums in Dobson,Elkin, and Jonesville for those running for theTown Councils; and our Yadkin Valley WinterWine Shop in December. We will continue to grow our Chamber byincreasing membership; however, my mainfocus will be on the existing membership andfinding ways the Chamber can better serve andsupport you

Thank you for giving me this opportunityand I look forward to achieving great things forthe Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce andthe Yadkin Valley Chamber-Dobson Division in2009 and 2010.

ILooking Forward to 2009

Jerry Randle, Chair Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Jennifer Blackburn Yadkin Valley Bank 2009 Board MemberBrent Cornelison Town of Elkin 2009 Board MemberOtis Gillette Wachovia 2009 Board MemberEdna Martin Jonesville Commissioner 2009 Board Member Angela Mastin Hometown Mortgage Lending 2009 Board MemberJessie Merica iLevel by Weyerhaeuser 2009 Board MemberLloyd Payne Elkin Town Manager 2009 Board MemberRonny White Duke Energy 2009 Board MemberRick Caudle G&B Energy 2010 Board MemberDennis Lowe Surry Community College 2010 Board MemberPhillip Ratley Sela Building 2010 Board MemberRosy Beverly Yadkin Valley Craft Guild 2011 Board MembersScott Buffkin Town of Jonesville 2011 Board MembersNathan Lewis Phillips Van Heusen 2011 Board MemberTravis Wilmoth BB&T 2011 Board Member

Lestine Hutchens Mayor – Town of ElkinLindbergh SwaimMayor – Town of Jonesville

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What’s Happening at the Foothills ArtsCouncil Gallery

Local Quilters Show – OpeningFriday, January 9th

You are invited to an opening recep-tion for our Local Quilters Show, 5:30to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 9th. Theshow will be in our main gallerythrough mid February.

2nd Annual Yadkin ValleyWatercolor Show – Opening Friday,February 27th

Join up for the opening of our 2ndAnnual Yadkin Valley Watercolor Showon Friday, February 27th. A receptionwill be held from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Wewill be accepting submissions onTuesday, Feb. 24th and Wednesday,Feb. 25th. Visit our website for a fullprospectus. The Watercolor Show willbe up in our main gallery throughMarch 25th.

Book Release for Bill & LindaGriffin – Opening Friday, March 27thDon’t miss the official release of “SnakeDen Ridge,” a book of original poetryand artwork by Elkin residents Bill &Linda Griffin. A reception will be heldfrom 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday,March 27th. An exhibit of elementsfrom the book will be displayed in ourmain gallery through April 22nd.

Visit our website for more info onour upcoming exhibits, workshops,classes, events, and more:www.foothillsartscouncil.org.

The Foothills Arts Council is locatedat 129 Church St. in Elkin, NC. Ourgallery hours are Tuesday throughSaturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact usanytime at (336) 835-2025.

Free Business Seminar from SurryCommunity College, Winter 2009

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room J-103 • Cost: FreeHave you considered turning yourhobby into a business? Are peoplesaying that your past-time could bemaking you money. This seminarwill help you evaluate the businesspotential of your hobby or interest,and teach you the things you willneed to do to make money doingsomething you love.

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2008 Award WinnersTom Gwyn, Recipient of the 2008Duke Energy Citizenship andService Award Winner.

Duke Energy presents this award to paytribute to individuals or groups who give somuch to our community and to alsoencourage a culture of citizenship and serv-ice.

Tom Gwyn-As a former Mayor and Town

Councilman he has overseen the expansionof Elkin, the creation of Elkin’s CorporatePark, Elkin’s Industrial Park, a new state-of-the-art Recreation Center and the creationof the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority.

He is also a strong advocate for HistoricDowntown Elkin, the Yadkin ValleyChamber of Commerce and the YadkinValley Pumpkin Festival. He was awarded the Order of the Long LeafPine by the Governor and has been activewith the NC League of Municipalities.

Larry Irwin, Elk Pharmacy,Recipient of the Web Smalling

Corporate Citizen Award Web Smalling was the very first

Executive Director of the Chamber. He wasinstrumental in laying the ground workand the structure for the Chamber andmotivating the team of business ownersand managers that made the Chamber areality.

This award recognizes a Chamber mem-ber who makes a difference in his or hercommunity by using their time, talents andcompassion to positively impact the lives ofothers.

Larry Irwin-Larry is a true unsung hero who does

these things quietly and behind the scenes.He is an Elkin native who has donatedhundreds of hours and thousands of dol-lars to events and organizations in ourcommunity and rarely takes credit for hisgenerosity. He is a loyal, active member ofElkin First United Methodist Church, hasbeen Downtown Elkin, Inc. President moretimes than anyone can remember, and isthe

Owner/Operator/Pharmacist of Elkin’s

oldest family owned business, Elk Pharmacyin Historic Downtown Elkin.

Susan White, Town of Elkin,Recipient of the Volunteer of theYear Award

Each year the Chamber recognizes amember who has donated his or her timeand energy to the betterment of our com-munity.

Susan White-She has donated a lot of time and a lot of

energy to the Yadkin Valley Chamber ofCommerce, and most times in a leadershiprole. She serves on the Executive Committeeas Vice-Chair for Public Affairs, helps coor-dinate the Chamber’s Annual GolfTournament and the Yadkin Valley WineFestival and has been vital to the success ofthe Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. Susan isalso an active volunteer for Relay for Life

(L-to-R) Tom Gwyn, Larry Erwin, Susan White

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