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Mayor Lestine Hutchens and Store Manager Michael Luffman do the
official Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled Food Lion on N.
Bridge Street in Elkin.
Dr. Mark Heiner and Melissa Tharpe,
NP along with the staff of Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology would like to welcome Brenda Cook and Sharon Dutko
to our practice. Brenda Cook has over
30 years experience in insurance billing.
She is a native of Winston-Salem and
lives in the Jonesville area. Sharon comes
to us with 20 years in the medical field,
of which 12 yrs is OB/GYN experience.
She is a native of Elkin and lives in the
Austin area. Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology has experienced successful growth
since opening in Oct. 2007 and continues to offer compassionate, state of the
art care close to home.
Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcomes Two New Members to
its Team
Food Lion
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2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compliments of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce & Its Members
APRIL
9th RagApple Lassie – Boonville – Saturday Shindig & Vineyard Bud Break
Blessing and Wreath Making. For
More Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
MAY
22nd Fourth Friday Historic Downtown Elkin. 5-10pm live music & activities. For more information contact
Town of Elkin 336-835-9800.
9th Horne Creek Historic Farm – Pinnacle – Heritage Day Celebration
10am-5pm. Demonstrations of rural
agricultural and domestic skills which
were common during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. Fee for
food. For more information call 336325-2298.
24-25th
Westbend Vineyards –
Lewisville – Beaufort Food & Wine
Weekend. Friday 6:30-10:30pm, Saturday 12:30-4:30pm. Go to the beer
bubbles and barb-b-que on Saturday
night to wind down from the two
days. For more information call 336945-5032.
6pm For more information call 336366-4724.
Ronda – Spring Wine Release. For
more information call 336-835-9463.
call 336-679-2941.
4th Horne Creek Historic Farm –Pinnacle – Grafting for the Future. Come
learn how to craft an apple tree. $40
and pre-registration is required: 336325-2298.
4th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Four Seasons WineTasting Dinner $75
plus tax per person. To make reservation please call 336-835-9463.
11th RagApple Lassie – Boonville –
Saturday Shindig 12-6pm. For More
Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
11th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Artist Day – John Furches work will be
displayed. For more information call
336-835-9463.
18th Fiddler’s Convention: Yadkin
County Park. For more information
2nd Old Jonesville Day – Jonesville
:Lila Swaim Park all day fun. For more
information call Edna Martin 336-8354817.
2nd Appalachian Moonshine Run –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
2nd & 3rd Raffaldini Vineyards –
16th Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Elkin
Recreation & Parks. Come and have
a wonderful time at the 8th Annual
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival with over
28 Yadkin Valley Wineries/Vineyards
pouring, great music, food and
crafters. For more information please
call 336-526-1111.
Dr. Heiner is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist with over 13 years experience. He has delivered well over 4,000
babies and cares for both normal and high
risk pregnancies. He is also highly skilled
pelvic surgeon.
23rd
Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Vintage at the Vineyards. A display of
Vintage B.M.W automobiles from all
over the South and Mid-Atlantic.
There will be around 250 cars for this
event. For more information call 336366-4724.
Melissa Tharpe is a Board Certified
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with
over 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology
experience.
23rd Annual Vintage BMW Drive –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
Providing Excellent
Women’s Health Care
23rd Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Day of Wine & Roses: Guided tours
of the gardens. Fee. For more information call 336-835-9463.
336-835-2283
16th Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Summer Concert Series: Coastline.
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To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber
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and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org.
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Dobson, NC – January, 2009 Surry
Telephone announced today the addition of Kini Snow as a Business Sales
Representative. Ms. Snow brings an indepth and extensive background in
sales to the Surry Telephone team with
over 25 years of experience in Sales.
Her new role at Surry will allow her to
make contact with local businesses,
evaluate their telecommunication
needs and then offer products and services to meet those needs at a competitive rate.
“Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia.
Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business Center Director, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.
““Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia. Kini
Snow attended Surry Community College and Central Piedmont in Charlotte. She holds a travel and tourism
degree from the Travel Institute in
Nashville, Tennessee. She is married to
Mitch Snow and has two children.
For more information on Surry Telephone or to schedule an appointment
with Ms. Snow to evaluate your communication needs, call 336-374-8133
or go to www.surry.net.
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hether it’s in our business, civic organization or at home, we have all
been forced to take a good hard
look at our finances and evaluate
how we spend our money and if the
return is worth the investment. Your annual investment in the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is no exception.
As you review the value of your chamber membership, keep these things in mind: The Chamber
staff at our office in Elkin and our Tourism Specialists that work at the Jonesville Welcome Center seven days a week until 8:00 p.m. provide
direct referrals for your place of business. They
hand out and mail out hundreds of brochures for
local businesses and thousands of our VISIT the
Yadkin Valley Tourism Guides. They respond to
telephone calls and e-mails, again making direct
referrals to your business. The value of those services is easy to gauge. What may be a little harder
to measure are the things the Chamber staff and
its Board of Directors do for our business community as a whole.
Take for example our recent Newly Elected Officials Reception at Cedarbrook Country Club.
Chamber members had an opportunity to net-
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Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Tourism Authority. These signs will offer tremen- benefit to our members as technology becomes
dous value for our Chamber members because of more available in the marketplace. You will be
the increased traffic at the Center. House Repre- hearing more about this innovative marketing
sentative Sarah Stevens agreed to lead the charge concept for the Chambers located in the Piedin getting the project moving. In less than two mont Triad as the year progresses.
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weeks, the agreement between the NCDOT and
the Jonesville Tourism Authority arrived at the donating countless hours to various groups and
Town Hall. We can’t begin to thank Representa- organizations that are working very hard to stimtive Stevens enough for helping us with this vital ulate the local economy, which will directly imcomponent to advance tourism in the Yadkin Val- pact our Chamber members. Your Chamber has
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Jonesville Tourism Authority, Reeves Theater
Restoration Project, Surry County Economic Development Partnership, Tourism Partnership for
Surry County, Cascade Highlands, the Northwest
Piedmont Rural Planning Organization Transportation Committee, the Piedmont Triad
Chambers of Commerce, VISIT the Yadkin Valley , and YES ( Youth Entrepreneurism in Surry).
We are also proud of the fact that we have found
opportunities to work on specific initiatives with
our fellow Chambers in Mount Airy and Yadkin
County.
In the coming months our Chamber members
will be visited by Chamber Ambassadors. Johnsie Hudspeth and Misty Matthews are spearheading the Ambassadors Program and are
excited about the results it can produce. So when
you get the call from a Chamber Ambassador to
set up a visit, take advantage of that opportunity
to speak honestly and frankly about what you feel
the Chamber can do to grow your business. If we
all work together, we’ll weather the storm and be
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2009 Yadkin Valley Chamber Executive Committee, Board of Directors & Staff
Executive Committee
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the Newly Elected Official Reception at Cedarbrook County Club.
Jerry Randle
Michael Wilson
Mike Hester
Don Trippel
Robin Turner
Jim Everett
Sam Luster
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WestPoint Home, Inc
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
R.E. Turner and Associates
Everett & Everett P.L.L.C
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Lori Gwyn
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Mike Hester
West Point Home
Gambill Aldridge Basin Creek Realty
Susan White
Town of Elkin
Johnsie Hudspeth Century 21 Hudspeth Properties
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Chair Elect
Past Chair
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Legal Council
Vice Chair of Organizational
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Vice Chair of Community
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Vice Chair of Travel & Tourism
Vice Chair of Economic
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Jennifer Blackburn
Brent Cornelison
Otis Gillette
Edna Martin
Angela Mastin
Jessie Merica
John Holcomb
Ronny White
Rick Caudle
Dennis Lowe
Phillip Ratley
Rosy Beverly
Scott Buffkin
Nathan Lewis
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Wachovia
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The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce has office space for rent. The space is approx.
1200 square feet and is located on the lower of the Chamber office at 116 E. Market Street. The
cost is $375.00 per month plus a security deposit. Water and sewer service is included
in the monthly rent. For more information contact Laurette Leagon at 336.526.1111.
1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)
For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority
www.visittheyadkinvalley.com
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
has two adjoining offices for rent.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ELKIN
Food Lion
1526 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Paul Luffman,
Store Manager
Phone: (336) 526-1923
101 Valley Dr.
Jonesville, NC 28642
O'Reilly Auto Parts
1557 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Kelly Cave, Store Manager
Jim Harris, District Manager
Phone: (336) 835-2516
www.oreillyauto.com
Document Imaging Solutions
2454 Davie Ave.
Statesville, NC 28625
Bill Kuhl, Sales Representative
Mark Hawks, Vice President
Phone: (704) 873-5419
Fax: (704) 402-1004
bkuhl@choosedisc.com
www.choosedisc.com
Dewey's Thai Cafe
642 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Dewey Sisoukrath, Owner
Khamp Sisoukrath, Manager
Phone: (336) 835-1466
Fax: (336) 835-2295
deweylv@yahoo.com
NCWineValley.com LLC
7100 Sherbourne Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address: PO Box 240724
Charlotte, NC 28224-240724
Kristin Neal, Marketing
& Advertising
Steven Neal, President & Managing Member
Phone: (704) 553-6498
Fax: (704) 919-1288
steven@ncwinevalley.com
kristin@ncwinevalley.com
www.ncwinevalley.com
Michael Johnson, Sotre Manager
Phone: (336) 526-2290
www.foodlion.com
Office Space for Rent in
Tourism Partnership
of Surry County
P.O. Box 913
Mount Airy,
NC 27030
Price Reduced from $450 a month to $375 a month!
The Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a
positive business environment,
facilitates community betterment and supports economic
development.
For more information about
how joining the Chamber will
help your business, call us at
526-1111.
The Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Phone: (336) 366-4247
Fax: (336) 366-4247
bcomer@sanfordholshouser.com
Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting, Inc.
3626 Clemmons Road
PO Box 450
Clemmons, NC 27012-9104
Lori Sloop
Phone: ( 336)766-5555
Fax: (336) 766-5520
jim.willis@ptccinc.com
http://www.ptccinc.com
Karen, Nicki & Aaron Defritas, Aldean Snow, Johnny Hall, Tracie & Tristan
Grubb, Devin Reavis, Jim Shover & LeAnn, The Reeves Board: Robin
Turner, Cicely McCulloch, Martha Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Whelan, Tom
Gwyn, & Mark Green
The Reeves Theater Restoration project sends out A
HUGE thank you to the following for their work on the theater float and participating in the Downtown Elkin Christmas parade:
This photo of the Dewey’s family was
taken during the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in January
Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce
CHAMBER MEMBERS
It’s a Family Affair at Dewey’s Thai
Café located at 642 North Bridge Street,
Elkinwhat stage your business is in,
Silversalt can help you develop your
image while getting the most out of
your marketing dollar.
642 North Bridge Street,
Elkin
Dewey’s Thai Café
MEMBER
NEW
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Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 11
Page 6 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Blue Ridge B and B opened its doors
just this year. This beautifully renovated
Homestead was built in 1895 by R.L.
Hendrix, a pioneer of the mountain
area. Hand built with knotty pine from
his saw mill, he constructed a beautiful
home that has become a historical stopover point on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Scott and Cara Higginbotham have
spent more than a year in creating a
comfortable yet modern Bed and Breakfast. Blue Ridge B and B offers six bed-
rooms, each uniquely decorated for a
different era in time, along with Jacuzzi
tubs, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, wine bar and a
great porch to sit and relax while listening to the wildlife of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Being located between
Mile Post 225 & 226 on the Blue Ridge
Parkway makes the Blue Ridge B and B
a great location while enjoying America's most Scenic Drive. Come Visit!!
NCWineValley.com
My husband and I are pleased to become members of the Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce and excited to
introduce NCWineValley.com to the
chamber and to the community.
When we first began traveling to the
Yadkin Valley from Charlotte, NC in
early 2006, we mostly enjoyed wine
tasting and vineyard tours but quickly
became aware that the Yadkin Valley
was home to much more than great
grapes! Our enthusiasm grew as our experiences broadened and we began taking advantage of the outdoor activities,
summer festivals, quaint cabin retreats,
and cordial local cuisine. Family and
friends, after hearing about our excursions, often asked: “Where should we go
and how do we get there?” After countless drawings of maps and itinerary suggestions, we dedicated ourselves to the
creation of an all-inclusive travel planning website to expose all the wonderful
surprises that reside in North Carolina’s
wine country. We know how frustrating it can be to map out a custom itinerary with turn-by-turn directions, so
we add that feature as well. We hope
you will take a look and enjoy planning
your signature excursion with
NCWineValley.com.
Owners and operators of businesses
related to NC Wine and Tourism are invited to advertise with us. With over
two hundred thousand hits in the past
ninety days, NCWineValley.com is a
great place to showcase your products,
services, and events. Contact us at advertise@ncwinevalley.com to find out
about Chamber discounts and March
rates.
Kristin and Steven Neal
NCWineValley.com, LLC
www.ncwinevalley.com
Kick Your Shoes Off!
and stay
with us
Brush with Kindness
With the arrival of spring, Upper Yadkin
Valley Habitat for Humanity has kicked off
this year’s A Brush with Kindness Home
Repair project. This FREE home repair
project is available to low-income homeowners in Yadkin County and the Tricounty area. This is a true partnership
between Habitat, churches and volunteers,
and people in our community in need of
home repairs!
Homeowners fill out an application and
return it to Habitat. If their home repair is
selected, UYV Habitat then works with
local volunteers and church groups to
make repairs such as installing handrails,
building ramps, replacing windows, and
the like (repair projects serving a health or
safety need are given priority). Materials
costs are underwritten by Smith Phillips
Building Supply, W.E. Sale & Sons, the
Byron Wolfe Memorial Fund, and Valspar
paint. If you would like to work with us,
or are a homeowner who could use our
help, call the Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat
for Humanity office at 336-526-2277.
“Home Repair underway with Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with
Kindness” Home Repair project. .
Support Your Local Chamber.
Join Today.
Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat Board member Ernie Holcomb installs a new window courtesy of Smith Phillips Building Supply.
For More Information,
Call 526-1111 or Visit
www.YadkinValley.org
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Blue Ridge Bed and
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11:00 AM
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 3
3/19/09
Page 14—Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
offers four-color process work, and packaging is our specialty, so call us at 336648-2826 or 336-727-0903 for your next
printing project.
Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances
667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607
BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY
“QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930”
817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131
Locally owned & Operated by
Joe Walker
Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted
After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072
Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience.
We accept Your Insurance Cards
Bridge Street Pharmacy
Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400
Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center
I-77, exit 82
Our success isn’t measured in awards; it’s a
product of complete customer satisfaction.
Address: 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B
Mount Airy NC 27030
today’s changing environment.
We will dedicate all of our resources to
exceed your design expectations through
hard work, integrity and our architectural
expertise.
Contacts:
Chris Price
chrisp@archimeleon.com
Paul Stroup
paul@archimeleon.com
Bill Johnson
bill@archimeleon.com
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009— Page 5
Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Look Who Has Invested in the Yadkin Valley Chamber
Basin Creek Realty
1338 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621-0128
Gambill Aldridge, Owner
Bayada Nurses
1814 N. Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Allison Swisher
Belk Department Stores
P. O. Box 470
Elkin, NC 28621
Jerry Randle, Manager
Neighbors Stores, Inc.
7798 Hwy 268 West
Elkin, NC 28621
Gary York - Owner
Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott
I-77 Exit 85, 628 CC Camp Rd.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Wilson, Hotel Operations Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
705 S. State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Elkin Sign Shop
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Randy Dinnette
G. Perry Jernigan, DDS
320 Parkwood Medical Center
Elkin, NC 28621
Perry Jernigan, Owner
Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Mark Greene
\Surry Community College
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Deborah Friedman, President
Swift Real Estate Specialists, Inc.
Sam & Deborah Swift
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
West Point Home, Inc.
200 Blanket Lane
P. O. Box 620
Elkin, NC 28621
Neil Hagwood
Profile Display
Foothills Forestry & Surveying
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Smith
Blyth Homescents
430 Gentry Road
Elkin, NC 28621-9241
Brookside Village
PO Box 589
Elkin, NC 28621
Fred Norman
Goodwill Industries
1457 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Graphics Printing
1544 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Kathie McDaniel, Owner
Carolina Farm Credit
698 South Key Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Stephen Motsinger
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
Elkin, NC 28621
235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28621
Derrill Rice
Darnell Parts Service, Inc.
Sharon Poindexter
1020 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Tommy Haynes Agency, Inc
Nationwide Insurance
1283 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Diana's Bookstore
127 West Main Street
Elkin NC 28621
Cicely McCulloch
Duke Energy Carolinas
461 Winston Road
Jonesville, NC 28642
4614 Wilgrove-Minthill Rd. Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28227
Susan Brower, V.P. Business Dev
Linda Ledbetter, Sales Manager
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Thomas Salley
Reeves Theater Restoration Project
Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Turner, Co-Chair
Rumple Furniture Co., Inc.
1313 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Don Rumple, President
Samet, Payne, Wood, Horton & Co
205 Rawley Avenue
Mount Airy, NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business
Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Western Hills Retirement Villa
500 Johnson Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28621
White Sulphur Springs
133 White Sulphur Springs Rd.
P. O. Box 1044
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Burke Robertson
Wolfe Brothers, Inc.
679 US Hwy 21
P. O. Box 400
State Road, NC 28676
John R. Creed, Sr., President
WorkForce Carolina, Inc.
1810 North Bridge Street,
Elkin, NC 28621
Teresa Lewis, Owner
Kendra Garaventa, General Manager
Page 8
next to Food Lion
119 Valley Dr., Jonesville, NC
526-2665
Office:
Tim Cook
Design Services:
• Pre-Design
• Design
• Project Execution
• Construction Services
From highly efficient office buildings to
earth friendly residences and everything in
between, you can trust Archimeleon to
create innovative design solutions for
Phone: 336-789-6256
Website: www.archimeleon.com
Heartland Payment Center
126 Beech Street
Elkin, NC 28621
David Shepherd, Relatsionship
Manager
10:48 AM
Professional Equipment for Professional Results
• Backhoes
• Bobcats (Skid Steer)
• Trenchers
• Pressure Washers
• Air Compressors
• Trailers
• Personal Lifts
• Compaction Equipment
• Saws & Drills
• Concrete & Masonry
• Plumbing & Drills
• Pumps
• Tables, Tents, Chairs
• Scaffolding
• Tractors
• Flooring Tools
• DeeJay Services
• Lawn & Garden
Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry,
glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area
www.century21hudspeth.com
1-800-621-8145
Hudspeth Properties
Cook Insurance Agency
206 Main Street, Elkin, NC • 835-4852
Led by Christopher Price, AIA, we are a
full service architectural firm located in
Mount Airy, NC. We specialize in both
commercial and residential design and our
primary focus is the client. Every project
we take on is managed by our principal
who will remain actively involved from the
day you engage our services through final
construction. We understand the value of
the dollar and will take every step possible
to work with you in managing your
budget. This process will result in the
highest quality design and complete customer satisfaction.
“Archimeleon PLLC, an architectural firm,
has opened at 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B in
Mount Airy. The firm provides commercial
and residential design, focusing on
design/build projects with a special interest in
environmentally friendly design. The company
is headed by Christopher Price, a registered and
certified architect by the National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards.”
From the Winston Salem Journal:
Lead Architect:
Christopher L. Price AIA
Architectural firm focuses on environmentally friendly design
Home Coming Bed & Breakfast
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Deborah Swift
3/19/09
rette Leagon, President Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce; Bryan Cave,
County Extension Coordinator; Jeannette
Hendrick, Executive Director Hugh
Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation;
Hugh Campbell, attorney; Kendra Garaventa, Vice President Workforce Carolina,
and Sheila Jones, Mountain Valley Hospice.
When asked to describe her experience,
Leagon said “The Center for Creative Leadership’s Foundations of Leadership was a
truly amazing program. I have had several
types of leadership classes over the years, but
never anything with this caliber of brain
training.”
Echoing Leagon’s positive feedback, Garaventa said “This was an incredible opportunity to explore our own leadership
strengths, and to receive coaching on areas
we can develop. We are fortunate to have
such a leadership training facility right here
in the Piedmont Triad.”
Participants were encouraged to share
their experiences with the citizens of their
communities, and to practice their enhanced leadership skills. As the class came
to an end, participants shared suggestions
on ways to work together as regional leaders.
The classmates plan to regroup
throughout the year to share additional information about their communities, and to
work together to improve our region.
“Who We Are”:
North Carolina Licensed Contractor
See Us For All Your Electrical Needs
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 13
Edward Jones Investments
965 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Frank Beals, Financial Advisor
Jamie Maines, Sr. BOA
Spring 2009 on Spreads:Layout 1
Alpha Commercial Printing Co. Inc.
has been in business for over 31 years, and
is a local family owned business seeking
to give the best quality and service with
fair pricing. Alpha Commercial Printing
Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior.
Fast and friendly for all of our customers.
ALPHA COMMERCIAL PRINTING
Call Genene Brickell for
Your Printing Needs
Fax 835-9295
1036 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 8621
Mon. - Fri. 7-5
Sat. 8-4
835-7368
RENTALS & SALES
Six Surry County residents completed the
Piedmont Triad Partnership (PTP) Foundations of Leadership Program on February
20, 2009 at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro. Those individuals represent a diverse range of interests from
the county including community and economic development, human services, and
private business. Also in the program were
representatives from three other rural counties in the Piedmont Triad; Montgomery,
Rockingham and Caswell.
The CCL is well-known globally for its
innovative training for business executives.
The center is headquartered in Greensboro
but has locations in Colorado Springs,
Colo., San Diego, Brussels and Singapore.
As recently described in the Greensboro
News & Record “the center is an elite executive training institute respected worldwide.” The opportunity for rural leaders to
attend this program was funded through a
federal grant administered by the PTP.
The three-day course involved programs
in leadership foundations, conflict resolution, and influence. Coaches worked with
small groups and one-on-one with participants to witness and develop these important leadership skills. Participants were also
exposed to a series of evaluations and textbooks relating to leadership development.
Included from Surry County were Lau-
Piedmont Triad Partnership
provides valuable training
for county leaders
Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Idyllic Shelton Hampton Inn and Suites named one of
the World's Best
Tucked off I-77, among the hills of the
Yadkin Valley, the Hampton Inn & Suites
at Shelton Vineyards has been designated
as one of the best in the world by the 2008
Connie Awards
from the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards was specifically recognized for its loyalty and quality assurance. Serving up more
than just a comfortable bed and continental breakfast, this Hampton features some
Jacuzzi suites among its 102 rooms, a
heated pool, modern exercise room and the
chain's only wine bar. Featuring the finest
wine selection from the adjacent Shelton
Vineyards, a premier East Coast winery,
the bar offers a lively atmosphere for guests.
What began as a dream of brothers
Charlie and Ed Shelton has become a reality. "We built this hotel and winery in the
hopes of providing guests with a unique experience that keeps them coming back for
more," says Charlie Shelton, co-owner.
"We are honored to have our complete
commitment to total customer satisfaction
recognized with the Connie Award."
The Shelton's vision of an all-inclusive
destination is cemented by the vineyard itself. Connected by a short scenic bike ride
(on a hotel-provided bicycle) or a quick
shuttle trip, the hotel and winery co-exist
naturally among the beautiful landscape,
providing a complete experience without
ever leaving the area.
At the winery, guests get an inside tour of
Shelton Vineyards where knowledgeable
tour guides give an overview of how the
wine is produced (everything from grape
growing to the gravity flow process). The
tour culminates with a tasting of Shelton's
award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Next door, among the grapevines, is
Shelton's Harvest Grill, where guests can
relax on the patio overlooking the kitchen
garden while Chef Paul Lange crafts seasonal specialties made with a Southern
twist. The menu, dotted with sophisticated
comfort food like his Pretzel Crusted Tuna
or the Cornbread Crab Cakes, is sure to
please even the most finicky eaters.
After a delicious dinner and a quick trip
back to the hotel, guests can enjoy a nightcap at the wine bar and a dip in a Jacuzzi
before settling into the Cloud Nine bedding provided in every room. Don't think
for a minute that such a huge destination
has lost its personal touches. From Charlie
and Ed carrying your wine purchases to
your car to the unending supply of freshly
baked cookies in the hotel lobby, the
Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards has everything you'd expect from a
big-city hotel with all the small town
charm of Dobson, North Carolina.
For more information, please visit
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com or call
336.366.4724
Serving Surry, Wilkes and
Yadkin counties since 1911.
www.bbt.com
Member FDIC
There’s opportunity here
Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage
Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916
Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555
214 E. Main St • Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-1513 • www.elkintribune.com
Frank Beals
Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington Street
Yadkinville , NC 27055
336-835-4411
Freddie Brown
835-1124
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Yadkin Valley General Store
302 E. Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Phillip Lyles
Downtown Elkin
Since 1939
Phone: 835-2621
The Spa at North Bridge Street
625 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Susan Joines-Reavis
“Hometown Service”
Alpha Commercial Printing Co. Inc.
has been in business for over 31 years, and
is a local family owned business seeking
to give the best quality and service with
fair pricing. Alpha Commercial Printing
“QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930”
offers four-color process work, and packaging is our specialty, so call us at 336648-2826 or 336-727-0903 for your next
printing project.
817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131
Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances
667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607
BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY
Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior.
Fast and friendly for all of our customers.
ALPHA COMMERCIAL PRINTING
Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience.
We accept Your Insurance Cards
Call Genene Brickell for
Your Printing Needs
Locally owned & Operated by
Joe Walker
Fax 835-9295
1036 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 8621
Mon. - Fri. 7-5
Sat. 8-4
835-7368
RENTALS & SALES
Six Surry County residents completed the
Piedmont Triad Partnership (PTP) Foundations of Leadership Program on February
20, 2009 at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro. Those individuals represent a diverse range of interests from
the county including community and economic development, human services, and
private business. Also in the program were
representatives from three other rural counties in the Piedmont Triad; Montgomery,
Rockingham and Caswell.
The CCL is well-known globally for its
innovative training for business executives.
The center is headquartered in Greensboro
but has locations in Colorado Springs,
Colo., San Diego, Brussels and Singapore.
As recently described in the Greensboro
News & Record “the center is an elite executive training institute respected worldwide.” The opportunity for rural leaders to
attend this program was funded through a
federal grant administered by the PTP.
The three-day course involved programs
in leadership foundations, conflict resolution, and influence. Coaches worked with
small groups and one-on-one with participants to witness and develop these important leadership skills. Participants were also
exposed to a series of evaluations and textbooks relating to leadership development.
Included from Surry County were Lau-
rette Leagon, President Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce; Bryan Cave,
County Extension Coordinator; Jeannette
Hendrick, Executive Director Hugh
Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation;
Hugh Campbell, attorney; Kendra Garaventa, Vice President Workforce Carolina,
and Sheila Jones, Mountain Valley Hospice.
When asked to describe her experience,
Leagon said “The Center for Creative Leadership’s Foundations of Leadership was a
truly amazing program. I have had several
types of leadership classes over the years, but
never anything with this caliber of brain
training.”
Echoing Leagon’s positive feedback, Garaventa said “This was an incredible opportunity to explore our own leadership
strengths, and to receive coaching on areas
we can develop. We are fortunate to have
such a leadership training facility right here
in the Piedmont Triad.”
Participants were encouraged to share
their experiences with the citizens of their
communities, and to practice their enhanced leadership skills. As the class came
to an end, participants shared suggestions
on ways to work together as regional leaders.
The classmates plan to regroup
throughout the year to share additional information about their communities, and to
work together to improve our region.
Piedmont Triad Partnership
provides valuable training
for county leaders
Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted
After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072
Bridge Street Pharmacy
Professional Equipment for Professional Results
• Backhoes
• Bobcats (Skid Steer)
• Trenchers
• Pressure Washers
• Air Compressors
• Trailers
• Personal Lifts
• Compaction Equipment
• Saws & Drills
• Concrete & Masonry
• Plumbing & Drills
• Pumps
• Tables, Tents, Chairs
• Scaffolding
• Tractors
• Flooring Tools
• DeeJay Services
• Lawn & Garden
next to Food Lion
119 Valley Dr., Jonesville, NC
526-2665
Office:
Tim Cook
Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400
Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center
I-77, exit 82
Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry,
glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area
1-800-621-8145
www.century21hudspeth.com
Hudspeth Properties
Cook Insurance Agency
206 Main Street, Elkin, NC • 835-4852
Led by Christopher Price, AIA, we are a
full service architectural firm located in
Mount Airy, NC. We specialize in both
commercial and residential design and our
primary focus is the client. Every project
we take on is managed by our principal
who will remain actively involved from the
day you engage our services through final
construction. We understand the value of
the dollar and will take every step possible
to work with you in managing your
budget. This process will result in the
highest quality design and complete customer satisfaction.
Design Services:
• Pre-Design
• Design
• Project Execution
• Construction Services
From highly efficient office buildings to
earth friendly residences and everything in
between, you can trust Archimeleon to
create innovative design solutions for
Our success isn’t measured in awards; it’s a
product of complete customer satisfaction.
Address: 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B
Mount Airy NC 27030
today’s changing environment.
We will dedicate all of our resources to
exceed your design expectations through
hard work, integrity and our architectural
expertise.
“Who We Are”:
North Carolina Licensed Contractor
See Us For All Your Electrical Needs
Contacts:
Chris Price
chrisp@archimeleon.com
Paul Stroup
paul@archimeleon.com
Bill Johnson
bill@archimeleon.com
“Archimeleon PLLC, an architectural firm,
has opened at 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B in
Mount Airy. The firm provides commercial
and residential design, focusing on
design/build projects with a special interest in
environmentally friendly design. The company
is headed by Christopher Price, a registered and
certified architect by the National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards.”
From the Winston Salem Journal:
Lead Architect:
Christopher L. Price AIA
Phone: 336-789-6256
Website: www.archimeleon.com
Architectural firm focuses on environmentally friendly design
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 13
Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Mark Greene
G. Perry Jernigan, DDS
320 Parkwood Medical Center
Elkin, NC 28621
Perry Jernigan, Owner
\Surry Community College
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Deborah Friedman, President
Bayada Nurses
1814 N. Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Allison Swisher
Elkin Sign Shop
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Randy Dinnette
Kentucky Fried Chicken
705 S. State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Swift Real Estate Specialists, Inc.
Sam & Deborah Swift
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Belk Department Stores
P. O. Box 470
Elkin, NC 28621
Jerry Randle, Manager
Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott
I-77 Exit 85, 628 CC Camp Rd.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Wilson, Hotel Operations Manager
Neighbors Stores, Inc.
7798 Hwy 268 West
Elkin, NC 28621
Gary York - Owner
West Point Home, Inc.
200 Blanket Lane
P. O. Box 620
Elkin, NC 28621
Neil Hagwood
Profile Display
Blyth Homescents
430 Gentry Road
Elkin, NC 28621-9241
Foothills Forestry & Surveying
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Smith
Brookside Village
PO Box 589
Elkin, NC 28621
Fred Norman
Goodwill Industries
1457 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Carolina Farm Credit
698 South Key Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Stephen Motsinger
Darnell Parts Service, Inc.
Sharon Poindexter
1020 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Diana's Bookstore
127 West Main Street
Elkin NC 28621
Cicely McCulloch
Duke Energy Carolinas
461 Winston Road
Jonesville, NC 28642
Edward Jones Investments
965 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Frank Beals, Financial Advisor
Jamie Maines, Sr. BOA
Graphics Printing
1544 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Kathie McDaniel, Owner
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
Elkin, NC 28621
235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28621
Derrill Rice
Tommy Haynes Agency, Inc
Nationwide Insurance
1283 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Heartland Payment Center
126 Beech Street
Elkin, NC 28621
David Shepherd, Relatsionship
Manager
Home Coming Bed & Breakfast
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Deborah Swift
4614 Wilgrove-Minthill Rd. Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28227
Susan Brower, V.P. Business Dev
Linda Ledbetter, Sales Manager
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Thomas Salley
Reeves Theater Restoration Project
Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Turner, Co-Chair
Rumple Furniture Co., Inc.
1313 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Don Rumple, President
Samet, Payne, Wood, Horton & Co
205 Rawley Avenue
Mount Airy, NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business
Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
The Spa at North Bridge Street
625 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Susan Joines-Reavis
Western Hills Retirement Villa
500 Johnson Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28621
White Sulphur Springs
133 White Sulphur Springs Rd.
P. O. Box 1044
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Burke Robertson
Wolfe Brothers, Inc.
679 US Hwy 21
P. O. Box 400
State Road, NC 28676
John R. Creed, Sr., President
WorkForce Carolina, Inc.
1810 North Bridge Street,
Elkin, NC 28621
Teresa Lewis, Owner
Kendra Garaventa, General Manager
Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington Street
Yadkinville , NC 27055
Yadkin Valley General Store
302 E. Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Phillip Lyles
Tucked off I-77, among the hills of the
Yadkin Valley, the Hampton Inn & Suites
at Shelton Vineyards has been designated
as one of the best in the world by the 2008
Connie Awards
from the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards was specifically recognized for its loyalty and quality assurance. Serving up more
than just a comfortable bed and continental breakfast, this Hampton features some
Jacuzzi suites among its 102 rooms, a
heated pool, modern exercise room and the
chain's only wine bar. Featuring the finest
wine selection from the adjacent Shelton
Vineyards, a premier East Coast winery,
the bar offers a lively atmosphere for guests.
What began as a dream of brothers
Charlie and Ed Shelton has become a reality. "We built this hotel and winery in the
hopes of providing guests with a unique experience that keeps them coming back for
more," says Charlie Shelton, co-owner.
"We are honored to have our complete
commitment to total customer satisfaction
recognized with the Connie Award."
The Shelton's vision of an all-inclusive
destination is cemented by the vineyard itself. Connected by a short scenic bike ride
(on a hotel-provided bicycle) or a quick
shuttle trip, the hotel and winery co-exist
naturally among the beautiful landscape,
providing a complete experience without
ever leaving the area.
At the winery, guests get an inside tour of
Shelton Vineyards where knowledgeable
tour guides give an overview of how the
wine is produced (everything from grape
growing to the gravity flow process). The
tour culminates with a tasting of Shelton's
award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Next door, among the grapevines, is
Shelton's Harvest Grill, where guests can
relax on the patio overlooking the kitchen
garden while Chef Paul Lange crafts seasonal specialties made with a Southern
twist. The menu, dotted with sophisticated
comfort food like his Pretzel Crusted Tuna
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After a delicious dinner and a quick trip
back to the hotel, guests can enjoy a nightcap at the wine bar and a dip in a Jacuzzi
before settling into the Cloud Nine bedding provided in every room. Don't think
for a minute that such a huge destination
has lost its personal touches. From Charlie
and Ed carrying your wine purchases to
your car to the unending supply of freshly
baked cookies in the hotel lobby, the
Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards has everything you'd expect from a
big-city hotel with all the small town
charm of Dobson, North Carolina.
For more information, please visit
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com or call
336.366.4724
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835-1124
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Since 1939
Phone: 835-2621
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1338 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621-0128
Gambill Aldridge, Owner
Idyllic Shelton Hampton Inn and Suites named one of
the World's Best
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202 West Spring Street
Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Phone: 336-835-3135
Fax: 336-835-3756
Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence
1947-2007
Call 526-1111
Join The Chamber Today!
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The Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a
positive business environment,
facilitates community betterment and supports economic
development.
For more information about
how joining the Chamber will
help your business, call us at
526-1111.
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For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority
www.visittheyadkinvalley.com
Office Space for Rent in
Price Reduced from $450 a month to $375 a month!
Karen, Nicki & Aaron Defritas, Aldean Snow, Johnny Hall, Tracie & Tristan
Grubb, Devin Reavis, Jim Shover & LeAnn, The Reeves Board: Robin
Turner, Cicely McCulloch, Martha Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Whelan, Tom
Gwyn, & Mark Green
The Reeves Theater Restoration project sends out A
HUGE thank you to the following for their work on the theater float and participating in the Downtown Elkin Christmas parade:
This photo of the Dewey’s family was
taken during the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in January
Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce
It’s a Family Affair at Dewey’s Thai
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Blue Ridge Bed and
Breakfast is the one
to Recommend
11:00 AM
Tourism Partnership
of Surry County
P.O. Box 913
Mount Airy,
NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Phone: (336) 366-4247
Fax: (336) 366-4247
bcomer@sanfordholshouser.com
Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting, Inc.
3626 Clemmons Road
PO Box 450
Clemmons, NC 27012-9104
Lori Sloop
Phone: ( 336)766-5555
Fax: (336) 766-5520
jim.willis@ptccinc.com
http://www.ptccinc.com
rooms, each uniquely decorated for a
different era in time, along with Jacuzzi
tubs, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, wine bar and a
great porch to sit and relax while listening to the wildlife of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Being located between
Mile Post 225 & 226 on the Blue Ridge
Parkway makes the Blue Ridge B and B
a great location while enjoying America's most Scenic Drive. Come Visit!!
3/19/09
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce has office space for rent. The space is approx.
1200 square feet and is located on the lower of the Chamber office at 116 E. Market Street. The
cost is $375.00 per month plus a security deposit. Water and sewer service is included
in the monthly rent. For more information contact Laurette Leagon at 336.526.1111.
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
has two adjoining offices for rent.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ELKIN
O'Reilly Auto Parts
1557 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Kelly Cave, Store Manager
Jim Harris, District Manager
Phone: (336) 835-2516
www.oreillyauto.com
NCWineValley.com LLC
7100 Sherbourne Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address: PO Box 240724
Charlotte, NC 28224-240724
Kristin Neal, Marketing
& Advertising
Steven Neal, President & Managing Member
Phone: (704) 553-6498
Fax: (704) 919-1288
steven@ncwinevalley.com
kristin@ncwinevalley.com
www.ncwinevalley.com
Michael Johnson, Sotre Manager
Phone: (336) 526-2290
www.foodlion.com
642 North Bridge Street,
Elkin
NEW
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 11
Blue Ridge B and B opened its doors
just this year. This beautifully renovated
Homestead was built in 1895 by R.L.
Hendrix, a pioneer of the mountain
area. Hand built with knotty pine from
his saw mill, he constructed a beautiful
home that has become a historical stopover point on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Scott and Cara Higginbotham have
spent more than a year in creating a
comfortable yet modern Bed and Breakfast. Blue Ridge B and B offers six bed-
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Call 835-6748 For More Information
Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman
Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon
220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center)
We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party
and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains.
Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception,
holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets,
or whatever the need... contact us today!
For all your cooking needs
Food Lion
1526 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Paul Luffman,
Store Manager
Phone: (336) 526-1923
101 Valley Dr.
Jonesville, NC 28642
Document Imaging Solutions
2454 Davie Ave.
Statesville, NC 28625
Bill Kuhl, Sales Representative
Mark Hawks, Vice President
Phone: (704) 873-5419
Fax: (704) 402-1004
bkuhl@choosedisc.com
www.choosedisc.com
Dewey's Thai Cafe
642 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Dewey Sisoukrath, Owner
Khamp Sisoukrath, Manager
Phone: (336) 835-1466
Fax: (336) 835-2295
deweylv@yahoo.com
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Dewey’s Thai Café
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NCWineValley.com
My husband and I are pleased to become members of the Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce and excited to
introduce NCWineValley.com to the
chamber and to the community.
When we first began traveling to the
Yadkin Valley from Charlotte, NC in
early 2006, we mostly enjoyed wine
tasting and vineyard tours but quickly
became aware that the Yadkin Valley
was home to much more than great
grapes! Our enthusiasm grew as our experiences broadened and we began taking advantage of the outdoor activities,
summer festivals, quaint cabin retreats,
and cordial local cuisine. Family and
friends, after hearing about our excursions, often asked: “Where should we go
and how do we get there?” After countless drawings of maps and itinerary suggestions, we dedicated ourselves to the
creation of an all-inclusive travel planning website to expose all the wonderful
surprises that reside in North Carolina’s
wine country. We know how frustrating it can be to map out a custom itinerary with turn-by-turn directions, so
we add that feature as well. We hope
you will take a look and enjoy planning
your signature excursion with
NCWineValley.com.
Owners and operators of businesses
related to NC Wine and Tourism are invited to advertise with us. With over
two hundred thousand hits in the past
ninety days, NCWineValley.com is a
great place to showcase your products,
services, and events. Contact us at advertise@ncwinevalley.com to find out
about Chamber discounts and March
rates.
Kristin and Steven Neal
NCWineValley.com, LLC
www.ncwinevalley.com
Brush with Kindness
With the arrival of spring, Upper Yadkin
Valley Habitat for Humanity has kicked off
this year’s A Brush with Kindness Home
Repair project. This FREE home repair
project is available to low-income homeowners in Yadkin County and the Tricounty area. This is a true partnership
between Habitat, churches and volunteers,
and people in our community in need of
home repairs!
Homeowners fill out an application and
return it to Habitat. If their home repair is
selected, UYV Habitat then works with
local volunteers and church groups to
make repairs such as installing handrails,
building ramps, replacing windows, and
the like (repair projects serving a health or
safety need are given priority). Materials
costs are underwritten by Smith Phillips
Building Supply, W.E. Sale & Sons, the
Byron Wolfe Memorial Fund, and Valspar
paint. If you would like to work with us,
or are a homeowner who could use our
help, call the Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat
for Humanity office at 336-526-2277.
“Home Repair underway with Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with
Kindness” Home Repair project. .
Support Your Local Chamber.
Join Today.
Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat Board member Ernie Holcomb installs a new window courtesy of Smith Phillips Building Supply.
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For More Information,
Call 526-1111 or Visit
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Dobson, NC – January, 2009 Surry
Telephone announced today the addition of Kini Snow as a Business Sales
Representative. Ms. Snow brings an indepth and extensive background in
sales to the Surry Telephone team with
over 25 years of experience in Sales.
Her new role at Surry will allow her to
make contact with local businesses,
evaluate their telecommunication
needs and then offer products and services to meet those needs at a competitive rate.
“Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia.
336.526.1111 or send an email to lauretteleagon@yadkinvalley.org
If any changes need to be made,
call the chamber office at
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.
Is Your Listing Up-to-Date?
Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business Center Director, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.
““Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia. Kini
Snow attended Surry Community College and Central Piedmont in Charlotte. She holds a travel and tourism
degree from the Travel Institute in
Nashville, Tennessee. She is married to
Mitch Snow and has two children.
For more information on Surry Telephone or to schedule an appointment
with Ms. Snow to evaluate your communication needs, call 336-374-8133
or go to www.surry.net.
Surry Telephone focuses
on business to business
Relations
ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING
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Phone 336.835.1831 • Toll Free 800.845.6614
547 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642
Congratulations to the Service and Parts
team at Direct Automotive in Jonesville.
Direct Automotive earned the February
customer satisfaction traveling trophy
with a score of 95.5% out of 100%. The
dealership competes against 78 other GM
dealers in its marketing area. The results
are from direct feedback from service customers that have had service work performed at our facility within a 30 day
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It Pays to be a Chamber Member
hether it’s in our business, civic organization or at home, we have all
been forced to take a good hard
look at our finances and evaluate
how we spend our money and if the
return is worth the investment. Your annual investment in the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is no exception.
As you review the value of your chamber membership, keep these things in mind: The Chamber
staff at our office in Elkin and our Tourism Specialists that work at the Jonesville Welcome Center seven days a week until 8:00 p.m. provide
direct referrals for your place of business. They
hand out and mail out hundreds of brochures for
local businesses and thousands of our VISIT the
Yadkin Valley Tourism Guides. They respond to
telephone calls and e-mails, again making direct
referrals to your business. The value of those services is easy to gauge. What may be a little harder
to measure are the things the Chamber staff and
its Board of Directors do for our business community as a whole.
Take for example our recent Newly Elected Officials Reception at Cedarbrook Country Club.
Chamber members had an opportunity to net-
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partnership called City To City
work with our elected officials in
Link which should be operational
a social setting and the Chamber
by this fall. City To City Link is an
got the opportunity to present its
essential tool for Chambers in the
priorities for the coming year. The
future. It will provide the means to
hot topic of the night was our
build a platform from which
Chamber President’s passionate
Chamber members can reach out
plea to get the NC DOT moving
to the world and to participate in
on the Welcome Center signs on
the interactive network of the fuI-77 for the Jonesville Welcome
ture. This will give our memberCenter. These signs, which will be
ship more local, regional and
located on the existing restaurant
Jerry Randle, Chair
international marketing capabildirectional signs on northbound
Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
ity. It will offer opportunity for exand southbound I-77, are being
pansion and will be of great
fully funded by the Jonesville
Tourism Authority. These signs will offer tremen- benefit to our members as technology becomes
dous value for our Chamber members because of more available in the marketplace. You will be
the increased traffic at the Center. House Repre- hearing more about this innovative marketing
sentative Sarah Stevens agreed to lead the charge concept for the Chambers located in the Piedin getting the project moving. In less than two mont Triad as the year progresses.
The Chamber staff, board and members are also
weeks, the agreement between the NCDOT and
the Jonesville Tourism Authority arrived at the donating countless hours to various groups and
Town Hall. We can’t begin to thank Representa- organizations that are working very hard to stimtive Stevens enough for helping us with this vital ulate the local economy, which will directly imcomponent to advance tourism in the Yadkin Val- pact our Chamber members. Your Chamber has
representation with Career Technical Education
ley.
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Steve Steiner of the Tribune and Otis Gillette of Wachovia strike a pose for the camera at
the Newly Elected Official Reception at Cedarbrook County Club.
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Lori Gwyn
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WestPoint Home, Inc
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
R.E. Turner and Associates
Everett & Everett P.L.L.C
Southern Community Bank
Jerry Randle
Michael Wilson
Mike Hester
Don Trippel
Robin Turner
Jim Everett
Sam Luster
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Piedmont Rural Planning Organization Transportation Committee, the Piedmont Triad
Chambers of Commerce, VISIT the Yadkin Valley , and YES ( Youth Entrepreneurism in Surry).
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opportunities to work on specific initiatives with
our fellow Chambers in Mount Airy and Yadkin
County.
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will be visited by Chamber Ambassadors. Johnsie Hudspeth and Misty Matthews are spearheading the Ambassadors Program and are
excited about the results it can produce. So when
you get the call from a Chamber Ambassador to
set up a visit, take advantage of that opportunity
to speak honestly and frankly about what you feel
the Chamber can do to grow your business. If we
all work together, we’ll weather the storm and be
better poised when a healthy economy returns.
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Ex-Officio Board Members
Lestine Hutchens Mayor – Town of Elkin
Lindbergh SwaimMayor – Town of Jonesville
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Mayor Lestine Hutchens and Store Manager Michael Luffman do the
official Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled Food Lion on N.
Bridge Street in Elkin.
Dr. Mark Heiner and Melissa Tharpe,
NP along with the staff of Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology would like to welcome Brenda Cook and Sharon Dutko
to our practice. Brenda Cook has over
30 years experience in insurance billing.
She is a native of Winston-Salem and
lives in the Jonesville area. Sharon comes
to us with 20 years in the medical field,
of which 12 yrs is OB/GYN experience.
She is a native of Elkin and lives in the
Austin area. Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology has experienced successful growth
since opening in Oct. 2007 and continues to offer compassionate, state of the
art care close to home.
Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcomes Two New Members to
its Team
Food Lion
Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 9
Page 8 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compliments of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce & Its Members
APRIL
4th Horne Creek Historic Farm –Pinnacle – Grafting for the Future. Come
learn how to craft an apple tree. $40
and pre-registration is required: 336325-2298.
4th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Four Seasons WineTasting Dinner $75
plus tax per person. To make reservation please call 336-835-9463.
11th RagApple Lassie – Boonville –
Saturday Shindig 12-6pm. For More
Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
11th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Artist Day – John Furches work will be
displayed. For more information call
336-835-9463.
18th Fiddler’s Convention: Yadkin
County Park. For more information
Ronda – Spring Wine Release. For
more information call 336-835-9463.
6pm For more information call 336366-4724.
24-25th
Westbend Vineyards –
Lewisville – Beaufort Food & Wine
Weekend. Friday 6:30-10:30pm, Saturday 12:30-4:30pm. Go to the beer
bubbles and barb-b-que on Saturday
night to wind down from the two
days. For more information call 336945-5032.
9th Horne Creek Historic Farm – Pinnacle – Heritage Day Celebration
10am-5pm. Demonstrations of rural
agricultural and domestic skills which
were common during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. Fee for
food. For more information call 336325-2298.
22nd Fourth Friday Historic Downtown Elkin. 5-10pm live music & activities. For more information contact
Town of Elkin 336-835-9800.
MAY
9th RagApple Lassie – Boonville – Saturday Shindig & Vineyard Bud Break
Blessing and Wreath Making. For
More Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
call 336-679-2941.
2nd Old Jonesville Day – Jonesville
:Lila Swaim Park all day fun. For more
information call Edna Martin 336-8354817.
2nd Appalachian Moonshine Run –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
2nd & 3rd Raffaldini Vineyards –
16th Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Elkin
Recreation & Parks. Come and have
a wonderful time at the 8th Annual
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival with over
28 Yadkin Valley Wineries/Vineyards
pouring, great music, food and
crafters. For more information please
call 336-526-1111.
Dr. Heiner is a Board Certified Obstetri-
23rd
Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Vintage at the Vineyards. A display of
Vintage B.M.W automobiles from all
over the South and Mid-Atlantic.
There will be around 250 cars for this
event. For more information call 336366-4724.
23rd Annual Vintage BMW Drive –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
23rd Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Day of Wine & Roses: Guided tours
of the gardens. Fee. For more information call 336-835-9463.
cian/Gynecologist with over 13 years experience. He has delivered well over 4,000
babies and cares for both normal and high
risk pregnancies. He is also highly skilled
pelvic surgeon.
Melissa Tharpe is a Board Certified
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with
over 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology
experience.
Providing Excellent
Women’s Health Care
336-835-2283
16th Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Summer Concert Series: Coastline.
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3/19/09
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for Over 30 Years
“Where All Women are Special”
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
www.bayada.com
Call 24 hours, 7 days 336-835-8500 • 800-917-9408
1814 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621
We provide comprehensive
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with that personal touch.
Let Dr. John Venus,
Nurse Practitioner Teresa Tharpe, and the staff
at Blue Ridge Women’s Center offer
the individual treatment you deserve.
Accepting new patients in both
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bringing to our region
Mayor Lestine Hutchens and Store Manager Michael Luffman do the
official Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled Food Lion on N.
Bridge Street in Elkin.
Dr. Mark Heiner and Melissa Tharpe,
NP along with the staff of Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology would like to welcome Brenda Cook and Sharon Dutko
to our practice. Brenda Cook has over
30 years experience in insurance billing.
She is a native of Winston-Salem and
lives in the Jonesville area. Sharon comes
to us with 20 years in the medical field,
of which 12 yrs is OB/GYN experience.
She is a native of Elkin and lives in the
Austin area. Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology has experienced successful growth
since opening in Oct. 2007 and continues to offer compassionate, state of the
art care close to home.
Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcomes Two New Members to
its Team
Food Lion
Page 16 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 9
Page 8 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compliments of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce & Its Members
APRIL
4th Horne Creek Historic Farm –Pinnacle – Grafting for the Future. Come
learn how to craft an apple tree. $40
and pre-registration is required: 336325-2298.
4th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Four Seasons WineTasting Dinner $75
plus tax per person. To make reservation please call 336-835-9463.
11th RagApple Lassie – Boonville –
Saturday Shindig 12-6pm. For More
Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
11th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Artist Day – John Furches work will be
displayed. For more information call
336-835-9463.
18th Fiddler’s Convention: Yadkin
County Park. For more information
Ronda – Spring Wine Release. For
more information call 336-835-9463.
6pm For more information call 336366-4724.
24-25th
Westbend Vineyards –
Lewisville – Beaufort Food & Wine
Weekend. Friday 6:30-10:30pm, Saturday 12:30-4:30pm. Go to the beer
bubbles and barb-b-que on Saturday
night to wind down from the two
days. For more information call 336945-5032.
9th Horne Creek Historic Farm – Pinnacle – Heritage Day Celebration
10am-5pm. Demonstrations of rural
agricultural and domestic skills which
were common during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. Fee for
food. For more information call 336325-2298.
22nd Fourth Friday Historic Downtown Elkin. 5-10pm live music & activities. For more information contact
Town of Elkin 336-835-9800.
MAY
9th RagApple Lassie – Boonville – Saturday Shindig & Vineyard Bud Break
Blessing and Wreath Making. For
More Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
call 336-679-2941.
2nd Old Jonesville Day – Jonesville
:Lila Swaim Park all day fun. For more
information call Edna Martin 336-8354817.
2nd Appalachian Moonshine Run –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
2nd & 3rd Raffaldini Vineyards –
16th Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Elkin
Recreation & Parks. Come and have
a wonderful time at the 8th Annual
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival with over
28 Yadkin Valley Wineries/Vineyards
pouring, great music, food and
crafters. For more information please
call 336-526-1111.
Dr. Heiner is a Board Certified Obstetri-
23rd
Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Vintage at the Vineyards. A display of
Vintage B.M.W automobiles from all
over the South and Mid-Atlantic.
There will be around 250 cars for this
event. For more information call 336366-4724.
23rd Annual Vintage BMW Drive –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
23rd Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Day of Wine & Roses: Guided tours
of the gardens. Fee. For more information call 336-835-9463.
cian/Gynecologist with over 13 years experience. He has delivered well over 4,000
babies and cares for both normal and high
risk pregnancies. He is also highly skilled
pelvic surgeon.
Melissa Tharpe is a Board Certified
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with
over 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology
experience.
Providing Excellent
Women’s Health Care
336-835-2283
16th Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Summer Concert Series: Coastline.
Spring 2009 on Spreads:Layout 1
3/19/09
10:26 AM
Page 2
The Trusted Name in Home Care
for Over 30 Years
“Where All Women are Special”
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
www.bayada.com
Call 24 hours, 7 days 336-835-8500 • 800-917-9408
1814 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621
We provide comprehensive
obstetrical and gynecological care
with that personal touch.
Let Dr. John Venus,
Nurse Practitioner Teresa Tharpe, and the staff
at Blue Ridge Women’s Center offer
the individual treatment you deserve.
Accepting new patients in both
Obstetrics and Gynecology!
150 Parkwood Drive, Elkin • Call 336-835-5945
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Dobson, NC – January, 2009 Surry
Telephone announced today the addition of Kini Snow as a Business Sales
Representative. Ms. Snow brings an indepth and extensive background in
sales to the Surry Telephone team with
over 25 years of experience in Sales.
Her new role at Surry will allow her to
make contact with local businesses,
evaluate their telecommunication
needs and then offer products and services to meet those needs at a competitive rate.
“Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia.
336.526.1111 or send an email to lauretteleagon@yadkinvalley.org
If any changes need to be made,
call the chamber office at
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.
Is Your Listing Up-to-Date?
Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business Center Director, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.
““Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia. Kini
Snow attended Surry Community College and Central Piedmont in Charlotte. She holds a travel and tourism
degree from the Travel Institute in
Nashville, Tennessee. She is married to
Mitch Snow and has two children.
For more information on Surry Telephone or to schedule an appointment
with Ms. Snow to evaluate your communication needs, call 336-374-8133
or go to www.surry.net.
Surry Telephone focuses
on business to business
Relations
ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING
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Phone 336.835.1831 • Toll Free 800.845.6614
547 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642
Congratulations to the Service and Parts
team at Direct Automotive in Jonesville.
Direct Automotive earned the February
customer satisfaction traveling trophy
with a score of 95.5% out of 100%. The
dealership competes against 78 other GM
dealers in its marketing area. The results
are from direct feedback from service customers that have had service work performed at our facility within a 30 day
window. Stop in today and experience the
award winning service experience here at
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It Pays to be a Chamber Member
hether it’s in our business, civic organization or at home, we have all
been forced to take a good hard
look at our finances and evaluate
how we spend our money and if the
return is worth the investment. Your annual investment in the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is no exception.
As you review the value of your chamber membership, keep these things in mind: The Chamber
staff at our office in Elkin and our Tourism Specialists that work at the Jonesville Welcome Center seven days a week until 8:00 p.m. provide
direct referrals for your place of business. They
hand out and mail out hundreds of brochures for
local businesses and thousands of our VISIT the
Yadkin Valley Tourism Guides. They respond to
telephone calls and e-mails, again making direct
referrals to your business. The value of those services is easy to gauge. What may be a little harder
to measure are the things the Chamber staff and
its Board of Directors do for our business community as a whole.
Take for example our recent Newly Elected Officials Reception at Cedarbrook Country Club.
Chamber members had an opportunity to net-
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partnership called City To City
work with our elected officials in
Link which should be operational
a social setting and the Chamber
by this fall. City To City Link is an
got the opportunity to present its
essential tool for Chambers in the
priorities for the coming year. The
future. It will provide the means to
hot topic of the night was our
build a platform from which
Chamber President’s passionate
Chamber members can reach out
plea to get the NC DOT moving
to the world and to participate in
on the Welcome Center signs on
the interactive network of the fuI-77 for the Jonesville Welcome
ture. This will give our memberCenter. These signs, which will be
ship more local, regional and
located on the existing restaurant
Jerry Randle, Chair
international marketing capabildirectional signs on northbound
Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
ity. It will offer opportunity for exand southbound I-77, are being
pansion and will be of great
fully funded by the Jonesville
Tourism Authority. These signs will offer tremen- benefit to our members as technology becomes
dous value for our Chamber members because of more available in the marketplace. You will be
the increased traffic at the Center. House Repre- hearing more about this innovative marketing
sentative Sarah Stevens agreed to lead the charge concept for the Chambers located in the Piedin getting the project moving. In less than two mont Triad as the year progresses.
The Chamber staff, board and members are also
weeks, the agreement between the NCDOT and
the Jonesville Tourism Authority arrived at the donating countless hours to various groups and
Town Hall. We can’t begin to thank Representa- organizations that are working very hard to stimtive Stevens enough for helping us with this vital ulate the local economy, which will directly imcomponent to advance tourism in the Yadkin Val- pact our Chamber members. Your Chamber has
representation with Career Technical Education
ley.
Your Chamber Board is also embarking on a new (Elkin City Schools) Downtown Elkin, Inc.,
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2009 Yadkin Valley Chamber Executive Committee, Board of Directors & Staff
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the Newly Elected Official Reception at Cedarbrook County Club.
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
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WestPoint Home, Inc
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R.E. Turner and Associates
Everett & Everett P.L.L.C
Southern Community Bank
Jerry Randle
Michael Wilson
Mike Hester
Don Trippel
Robin Turner
Jim Everett
Sam Luster
Mike Hester
West Point Home
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Susan White
Town of Elkin
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Support Your Local Chamber.
Jonesville Tourism Authority, Reeves Theater
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Piedmont Rural Planning Organization Transportation Committee, the Piedmont Triad
Chambers of Commerce, VISIT the Yadkin Valley , and YES ( Youth Entrepreneurism in Surry).
We are also proud of the fact that we have found
opportunities to work on specific initiatives with
our fellow Chambers in Mount Airy and Yadkin
County.
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will be visited by Chamber Ambassadors. Johnsie Hudspeth and Misty Matthews are spearheading the Ambassadors Program and are
excited about the results it can produce. So when
you get the call from a Chamber Ambassador to
set up a visit, take advantage of that opportunity
to speak honestly and frankly about what you feel
the Chamber can do to grow your business. If we
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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.
Become a Chamber Champion!
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Ex-Officio Board Members
Lestine Hutchens Mayor – Town of Elkin
Lindbergh SwaimMayor – Town of Jonesville
Consultants
Cicely McCulloch
Dennis Thompson
Bobby Todd
Jim Doll, Agent
Mitchell Hodges, Agent
Josh Oakes, Agent
David Shepherd
Relationship Manager
336.971.0551
Elkin, NC 28621
Downtown Elkin, Inc
Surry County Manager
Yadkin County Economic Development
Chamber Staff
Laurette Leagon, President/CEO
Misty Matthews, Office & Tourism Manager
Jennifer Blackburn, Jonesville Welcome Center
Glenda Gilliam, Jonesville Welcome Center
Heidi Hall, Jonesville Welcome Center
Barbara Lyon, Jonesville Welcome Center
Bonnie Martin, Jonesville Welcome Center
Steve Martin, Jonesville Welcome Center
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202 West Spring Street
Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Phone: 336-835-3135
Fax: 336-835-3756
Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence
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The Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a
positive business environment,
facilitates community betterment and supports economic
development.
For more information about
how joining the Chamber will
help your business, call us at
526-1111.
1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)
For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority
www.visittheyadkinvalley.com
Office Space for Rent in
Price Reduced from $450 a month to $375 a month!
Karen, Nicki & Aaron Defritas, Aldean Snow, Johnny Hall, Tracie & Tristan
Grubb, Devin Reavis, Jim Shover & LeAnn, The Reeves Board: Robin
Turner, Cicely McCulloch, Martha Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Whelan, Tom
Gwyn, & Mark Green
The Reeves Theater Restoration project sends out A
HUGE thank you to the following for their work on the theater float and participating in the Downtown Elkin Christmas parade:
This photo of the Dewey’s family was
taken during the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in January
Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce
It’s a Family Affair at Dewey’s Thai
Café located at 642 North Bridge Street,
Elkinwhat stage your business is in,
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Blue Ridge Bed and
Breakfast is the one
to Recommend
11:00 AM
Tourism Partnership
of Surry County
P.O. Box 913
Mount Airy,
NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Phone: (336) 366-4247
Fax: (336) 366-4247
bcomer@sanfordholshouser.com
Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting, Inc.
3626 Clemmons Road
PO Box 450
Clemmons, NC 27012-9104
Lori Sloop
Phone: ( 336)766-5555
Fax: (336) 766-5520
jim.willis@ptccinc.com
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rooms, each uniquely decorated for a
different era in time, along with Jacuzzi
tubs, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, wine bar and a
great porch to sit and relax while listening to the wildlife of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Being located between
Mile Post 225 & 226 on the Blue Ridge
Parkway makes the Blue Ridge B and B
a great location while enjoying America's most Scenic Drive. Come Visit!!
3/19/09
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce has office space for rent. The space is approx.
1200 square feet and is located on the lower of the Chamber office at 116 E. Market Street. The
cost is $375.00 per month plus a security deposit. Water and sewer service is included
in the monthly rent. For more information contact Laurette Leagon at 336.526.1111.
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
has two adjoining offices for rent.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ELKIN
O'Reilly Auto Parts
1557 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Kelly Cave, Store Manager
Jim Harris, District Manager
Phone: (336) 835-2516
www.oreillyauto.com
NCWineValley.com LLC
7100 Sherbourne Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address: PO Box 240724
Charlotte, NC 28224-240724
Kristin Neal, Marketing
& Advertising
Steven Neal, President & Managing Member
Phone: (704) 553-6498
Fax: (704) 919-1288
steven@ncwinevalley.com
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Michael Johnson, Sotre Manager
Phone: (336) 526-2290
www.foodlion.com
642 North Bridge Street,
Elkin
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Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 11
Blue Ridge B and B opened its doors
just this year. This beautifully renovated
Homestead was built in 1895 by R.L.
Hendrix, a pioneer of the mountain
area. Hand built with knotty pine from
his saw mill, he constructed a beautiful
home that has become a historical stopover point on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Scott and Cara Higginbotham have
spent more than a year in creating a
comfortable yet modern Bed and Breakfast. Blue Ridge B and B offers six bed-
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Call 835-6748 For More Information
Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman
Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon
220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center)
We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party
and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains.
Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception,
holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets,
or whatever the need... contact us today!
For all your cooking needs
Food Lion
1526 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Paul Luffman,
Store Manager
Phone: (336) 526-1923
101 Valley Dr.
Jonesville, NC 28642
Document Imaging Solutions
2454 Davie Ave.
Statesville, NC 28625
Bill Kuhl, Sales Representative
Mark Hawks, Vice President
Phone: (704) 873-5419
Fax: (704) 402-1004
bkuhl@choosedisc.com
www.choosedisc.com
Dewey's Thai Cafe
642 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Dewey Sisoukrath, Owner
Khamp Sisoukrath, Manager
Phone: (336) 835-1466
Fax: (336) 835-2295
deweylv@yahoo.com
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Dewey’s Thai Café
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NCWineValley.com
My husband and I are pleased to become members of the Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce and excited to
introduce NCWineValley.com to the
chamber and to the community.
When we first began traveling to the
Yadkin Valley from Charlotte, NC in
early 2006, we mostly enjoyed wine
tasting and vineyard tours but quickly
became aware that the Yadkin Valley
was home to much more than great
grapes! Our enthusiasm grew as our experiences broadened and we began taking advantage of the outdoor activities,
summer festivals, quaint cabin retreats,
and cordial local cuisine. Family and
friends, after hearing about our excursions, often asked: “Where should we go
and how do we get there?” After countless drawings of maps and itinerary suggestions, we dedicated ourselves to the
creation of an all-inclusive travel planning website to expose all the wonderful
surprises that reside in North Carolina’s
wine country. We know how frustrating it can be to map out a custom itinerary with turn-by-turn directions, so
we add that feature as well. We hope
you will take a look and enjoy planning
your signature excursion with
NCWineValley.com.
Owners and operators of businesses
related to NC Wine and Tourism are invited to advertise with us. With over
two hundred thousand hits in the past
ninety days, NCWineValley.com is a
great place to showcase your products,
services, and events. Contact us at advertise@ncwinevalley.com to find out
about Chamber discounts and March
rates.
Kristin and Steven Neal
NCWineValley.com, LLC
www.ncwinevalley.com
Brush with Kindness
With the arrival of spring, Upper Yadkin
Valley Habitat for Humanity has kicked off
this year’s A Brush with Kindness Home
Repair project. This FREE home repair
project is available to low-income homeowners in Yadkin County and the Tricounty area. This is a true partnership
between Habitat, churches and volunteers,
and people in our community in need of
home repairs!
Homeowners fill out an application and
return it to Habitat. If their home repair is
selected, UYV Habitat then works with
local volunteers and church groups to
make repairs such as installing handrails,
building ramps, replacing windows, and
the like (repair projects serving a health or
safety need are given priority). Materials
costs are underwritten by Smith Phillips
Building Supply, W.E. Sale & Sons, the
Byron Wolfe Memorial Fund, and Valspar
paint. If you would like to work with us,
or are a homeowner who could use our
help, call the Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat
for Humanity office at 336-526-2277.
“Home Repair underway with Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with
Kindness” Home Repair project. .
Support Your Local Chamber.
Join Today.
Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat Board member Ernie Holcomb installs a new window courtesy of Smith Phillips Building Supply.
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www.YadkinValley.org
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RENTALS & SALES
Six Surry County residents completed the
Piedmont Triad Partnership (PTP) Foundations of Leadership Program on February
20, 2009 at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro. Those individuals represent a diverse range of interests from
the county including community and economic development, human services, and
private business. Also in the program were
representatives from three other rural counties in the Piedmont Triad; Montgomery,
Rockingham and Caswell.
The CCL is well-known globally for its
innovative training for business executives.
The center is headquartered in Greensboro
but has locations in Colorado Springs,
Colo., San Diego, Brussels and Singapore.
As recently described in the Greensboro
News & Record “the center is an elite executive training institute respected worldwide.” The opportunity for rural leaders to
attend this program was funded through a
federal grant administered by the PTP.
The three-day course involved programs
in leadership foundations, conflict resolution, and influence. Coaches worked with
small groups and one-on-one with participants to witness and develop these important leadership skills. Participants were also
exposed to a series of evaluations and textbooks relating to leadership development.
Included from Surry County were Lau-
rette Leagon, President Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce; Bryan Cave,
County Extension Coordinator; Jeannette
Hendrick, Executive Director Hugh
Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation;
Hugh Campbell, attorney; Kendra Garaventa, Vice President Workforce Carolina,
and Sheila Jones, Mountain Valley Hospice.
When asked to describe her experience,
Leagon said “The Center for Creative Leadership’s Foundations of Leadership was a
truly amazing program. I have had several
types of leadership classes over the years, but
never anything with this caliber of brain
training.”
Echoing Leagon’s positive feedback, Garaventa said “This was an incredible opportunity to explore our own leadership
strengths, and to receive coaching on areas
we can develop. We are fortunate to have
such a leadership training facility right here
in the Piedmont Triad.”
Participants were encouraged to share
their experiences with the citizens of their
communities, and to practice their enhanced leadership skills. As the class came
to an end, participants shared suggestions
on ways to work together as regional leaders.
The classmates plan to regroup
throughout the year to share additional information about their communities, and to
work together to improve our region.
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Office:
Tim Cook
Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400
Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center
I-77, exit 82
Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry,
glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area
1-800-621-8145
www.century21hudspeth.com
Hudspeth Properties
Cook Insurance Agency
206 Main Street, Elkin, NC • 835-4852
Led by Christopher Price, AIA, we are a
full service architectural firm located in
Mount Airy, NC. We specialize in both
commercial and residential design and our
primary focus is the client. Every project
we take on is managed by our principal
who will remain actively involved from the
day you engage our services through final
construction. We understand the value of
the dollar and will take every step possible
to work with you in managing your
budget. This process will result in the
highest quality design and complete customer satisfaction.
Design Services:
• Pre-Design
• Design
• Project Execution
• Construction Services
From highly efficient office buildings to
earth friendly residences and everything in
between, you can trust Archimeleon to
create innovative design solutions for
Our success isn’t measured in awards; it’s a
product of complete customer satisfaction.
Address: 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B
Mount Airy NC 27030
today’s changing environment.
We will dedicate all of our resources to
exceed your design expectations through
hard work, integrity and our architectural
expertise.
“Who We Are”:
North Carolina Licensed Contractor
See Us For All Your Electrical Needs
Contacts:
Chris Price
chrisp@archimeleon.com
Paul Stroup
paul@archimeleon.com
Bill Johnson
bill@archimeleon.com
“Archimeleon PLLC, an architectural firm,
has opened at 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B in
Mount Airy. The firm provides commercial
and residential design, focusing on
design/build projects with a special interest in
environmentally friendly design. The company
is headed by Christopher Price, a registered and
certified architect by the National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards.”
From the Winston Salem Journal:
Lead Architect:
Christopher L. Price AIA
Phone: 336-789-6256
Website: www.archimeleon.com
Architectural firm focuses on environmentally friendly design
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 13
Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Mark Greene
G. Perry Jernigan, DDS
320 Parkwood Medical Center
Elkin, NC 28621
Perry Jernigan, Owner
\Surry Community College
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Deborah Friedman, President
Bayada Nurses
1814 N. Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Allison Swisher
Elkin Sign Shop
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Randy Dinnette
Kentucky Fried Chicken
705 S. State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Swift Real Estate Specialists, Inc.
Sam & Deborah Swift
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Belk Department Stores
P. O. Box 470
Elkin, NC 28621
Jerry Randle, Manager
Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott
I-77 Exit 85, 628 CC Camp Rd.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Wilson, Hotel Operations Manager
Neighbors Stores, Inc.
7798 Hwy 268 West
Elkin, NC 28621
Gary York - Owner
West Point Home, Inc.
200 Blanket Lane
P. O. Box 620
Elkin, NC 28621
Neil Hagwood
Profile Display
Blyth Homescents
430 Gentry Road
Elkin, NC 28621-9241
Foothills Forestry & Surveying
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Smith
Brookside Village
PO Box 589
Elkin, NC 28621
Fred Norman
Goodwill Industries
1457 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Carolina Farm Credit
698 South Key Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Stephen Motsinger
Darnell Parts Service, Inc.
Sharon Poindexter
1020 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Diana's Bookstore
127 West Main Street
Elkin NC 28621
Cicely McCulloch
Duke Energy Carolinas
461 Winston Road
Jonesville, NC 28642
Edward Jones Investments
965 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Frank Beals, Financial Advisor
Jamie Maines, Sr. BOA
Graphics Printing
1544 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Kathie McDaniel, Owner
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
Elkin, NC 28621
235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28621
Derrill Rice
Tommy Haynes Agency, Inc
Nationwide Insurance
1283 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Heartland Payment Center
126 Beech Street
Elkin, NC 28621
David Shepherd, Relatsionship
Manager
Home Coming Bed & Breakfast
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Deborah Swift
4614 Wilgrove-Minthill Rd. Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28227
Susan Brower, V.P. Business Dev
Linda Ledbetter, Sales Manager
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Thomas Salley
Reeves Theater Restoration Project
Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Turner, Co-Chair
Rumple Furniture Co., Inc.
1313 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Don Rumple, President
Samet, Payne, Wood, Horton & Co
205 Rawley Avenue
Mount Airy, NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business
Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
The Spa at North Bridge Street
625 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Susan Joines-Reavis
Western Hills Retirement Villa
500 Johnson Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28621
White Sulphur Springs
133 White Sulphur Springs Rd.
P. O. Box 1044
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Burke Robertson
Wolfe Brothers, Inc.
679 US Hwy 21
P. O. Box 400
State Road, NC 28676
John R. Creed, Sr., President
WorkForce Carolina, Inc.
1810 North Bridge Street,
Elkin, NC 28621
Teresa Lewis, Owner
Kendra Garaventa, General Manager
Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington Street
Yadkinville , NC 27055
Yadkin Valley General Store
302 E. Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Phillip Lyles
Tucked off I-77, among the hills of the
Yadkin Valley, the Hampton Inn & Suites
at Shelton Vineyards has been designated
as one of the best in the world by the 2008
Connie Awards
from the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards was specifically recognized for its loyalty and quality assurance. Serving up more
than just a comfortable bed and continental breakfast, this Hampton features some
Jacuzzi suites among its 102 rooms, a
heated pool, modern exercise room and the
chain's only wine bar. Featuring the finest
wine selection from the adjacent Shelton
Vineyards, a premier East Coast winery,
the bar offers a lively atmosphere for guests.
What began as a dream of brothers
Charlie and Ed Shelton has become a reality. "We built this hotel and winery in the
hopes of providing guests with a unique experience that keeps them coming back for
more," says Charlie Shelton, co-owner.
"We are honored to have our complete
commitment to total customer satisfaction
recognized with the Connie Award."
The Shelton's vision of an all-inclusive
destination is cemented by the vineyard itself. Connected by a short scenic bike ride
(on a hotel-provided bicycle) or a quick
shuttle trip, the hotel and winery co-exist
naturally among the beautiful landscape,
providing a complete experience without
ever leaving the area.
At the winery, guests get an inside tour of
Shelton Vineyards where knowledgeable
tour guides give an overview of how the
wine is produced (everything from grape
growing to the gravity flow process). The
tour culminates with a tasting of Shelton's
award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Next door, among the grapevines, is
Shelton's Harvest Grill, where guests can
relax on the patio overlooking the kitchen
garden while Chef Paul Lange crafts seasonal specialties made with a Southern
twist. The menu, dotted with sophisticated
comfort food like his Pretzel Crusted Tuna
www.bbt.com
There’s opportunity here
Member FDIC
or the Cornbread Crab Cakes, is sure to
please even the most finicky eaters.
After a delicious dinner and a quick trip
back to the hotel, guests can enjoy a nightcap at the wine bar and a dip in a Jacuzzi
before settling into the Cloud Nine bedding provided in every room. Don't think
for a minute that such a huge destination
has lost its personal touches. From Charlie
and Ed carrying your wine purchases to
your car to the unending supply of freshly
baked cookies in the hotel lobby, the
Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards has everything you'd expect from a
big-city hotel with all the small town
charm of Dobson, North Carolina.
For more information, please visit
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com or call
336.366.4724
Serving Surry, Wilkes and
Yadkin counties since 1911.
Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage
Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916
Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555
214 E. Main St • Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-1513 • www.elkintribune.com
Frank Beals
336-835-4411
Freddie Brown
835-1124
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Downtown Elkin
Since 1939
Phone: 835-2621
“Hometown Service”
Page 8
Basin Creek Realty
1338 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621-0128
Gambill Aldridge, Owner
Idyllic Shelton Hampton Inn and Suites named one of
the World's Best
10:48 AM
Look Who Has Invested in the Yadkin Valley Chamber
3/19/09
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009— Page 5
Spring 2009 on Spreads:Layout 1
Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
offers four-color process work, and packaging is our specialty, so call us at 336648-2826 or 336-727-0903 for your next
printing project.
Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances
667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607
BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY
“QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930”
817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131
Locally owned & Operated by
Joe Walker
Mastercard, American Express & Visa accepted
After hours emergency Service call 366-7355 or 366-7072
Serving Our Community with 55 Years of Experience.
We accept Your Insurance Cards
Bridge Street Pharmacy
Open 7 Days, Jonesville • 336-835-6400
Go west on Highway 67, Riverview Shopping Center
I-77, exit 82
Our success isn’t measured in awards; it’s a
product of complete customer satisfaction.
Address: 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B
Mount Airy NC 27030
today’s changing environment.
We will dedicate all of our resources to
exceed your design expectations through
hard work, integrity and our architectural
expertise.
Contacts:
Chris Price
chrisp@archimeleon.com
Paul Stroup
paul@archimeleon.com
Bill Johnson
bill@archimeleon.com
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009— Page 5
Page 12 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Look Who Has Invested in the Yadkin Valley Chamber
Basin Creek Realty
1338 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621-0128
Gambill Aldridge, Owner
Bayada Nurses
1814 N. Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Allison Swisher
Belk Department Stores
P. O. Box 470
Elkin, NC 28621
Jerry Randle, Manager
Neighbors Stores, Inc.
7798 Hwy 268 West
Elkin, NC 28621
Gary York - Owner
Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott
I-77 Exit 85, 628 CC Camp Rd.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Wilson, Hotel Operations Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
705 S. State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Elkin Sign Shop
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Randy Dinnette
G. Perry Jernigan, DDS
320 Parkwood Medical Center
Elkin, NC 28621
Perry Jernigan, Owner
Elkin Creek Vineyards
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Mark Greene
\Surry Community College
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Deborah Friedman, President
Swift Real Estate Specialists, Inc.
Sam & Deborah Swift
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
West Point Home, Inc.
200 Blanket Lane
P. O. Box 620
Elkin, NC 28621
Neil Hagwood
Profile Display
Foothills Forestry & Surveying
112 Church Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Smith
Blyth Homescents
430 Gentry Road
Elkin, NC 28621-9241
Brookside Village
PO Box 589
Elkin, NC 28621
Fred Norman
Goodwill Industries
1457 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Graphics Printing
1544 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Kathie McDaniel, Owner
Carolina Farm Credit
698 South Key Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
Stephen Motsinger
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
Elkin, NC 28621
235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28621
Derrill Rice
Darnell Parts Service, Inc.
Sharon Poindexter
1020 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Tommy Haynes Agency, Inc
Nationwide Insurance
1283 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Diana's Bookstore
127 West Main Street
Elkin NC 28621
Cicely McCulloch
Duke Energy Carolinas
461 Winston Road
Jonesville, NC 28642
4614 Wilgrove-Minthill Rd. Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28227
Susan Brower, V.P. Business Dev
Linda Ledbetter, Sales Manager
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Thomas Salley
Reeves Theater Restoration Project
Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Robin Turner, Co-Chair
Rumple Furniture Co., Inc.
1313 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Don Rumple, President
Samet, Payne, Wood, Horton & Co
205 Rawley Avenue
Mount Airy, NC 27030
The Sanford Holshouser Business
Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Western Hills Retirement Villa
500 Johnson Ridge Road
Elkin, NC 28621
White Sulphur Springs
133 White Sulphur Springs Rd.
P. O. Box 1044
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Burke Robertson
Wolfe Brothers, Inc.
679 US Hwy 21
P. O. Box 400
State Road, NC 28676
John R. Creed, Sr., President
WorkForce Carolina, Inc.
1810 North Bridge Street,
Elkin, NC 28621
Teresa Lewis, Owner
Kendra Garaventa, General Manager
Page 8
next to Food Lion
119 Valley Dr., Jonesville, NC
526-2665
Office:
Tim Cook
Design Services:
• Pre-Design
• Design
• Project Execution
• Construction Services
From highly efficient office buildings to
earth friendly residences and everything in
between, you can trust Archimeleon to
create innovative design solutions for
Phone: 336-789-6256
Website: www.archimeleon.com
Heartland Payment Center
126 Beech Street
Elkin, NC 28621
David Shepherd, Relatsionship
Manager
10:48 AM
Professional Equipment for Professional Results
• Backhoes
• Bobcats (Skid Steer)
• Trenchers
• Pressure Washers
• Air Compressors
• Trailers
• Personal Lifts
• Compaction Equipment
• Saws & Drills
• Concrete & Masonry
• Plumbing & Drills
• Pumps
• Tables, Tents, Chairs
• Scaffolding
• Tractors
• Flooring Tools
• DeeJay Services
• Lawn & Garden
Unique Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles • (over 150 dealers) jewelry,
glassware, framed art and much more! Elkin,/Jonesville Area
www.century21hudspeth.com
1-800-621-8145
Hudspeth Properties
Cook Insurance Agency
206 Main Street, Elkin, NC • 835-4852
Led by Christopher Price, AIA, we are a
full service architectural firm located in
Mount Airy, NC. We specialize in both
commercial and residential design and our
primary focus is the client. Every project
we take on is managed by our principal
who will remain actively involved from the
day you engage our services through final
construction. We understand the value of
the dollar and will take every step possible
to work with you in managing your
budget. This process will result in the
highest quality design and complete customer satisfaction.
“Archimeleon PLLC, an architectural firm,
has opened at 1922 Caudle Drive, Suite B in
Mount Airy. The firm provides commercial
and residential design, focusing on
design/build projects with a special interest in
environmentally friendly design. The company
is headed by Christopher Price, a registered and
certified architect by the National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards.”
From the Winston Salem Journal:
Lead Architect:
Christopher L. Price AIA
Architectural firm focuses on environmentally friendly design
Home Coming Bed & Breakfast
243 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Deborah Swift
3/19/09
rette Leagon, President Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce; Bryan Cave,
County Extension Coordinator; Jeannette
Hendrick, Executive Director Hugh
Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation;
Hugh Campbell, attorney; Kendra Garaventa, Vice President Workforce Carolina,
and Sheila Jones, Mountain Valley Hospice.
When asked to describe her experience,
Leagon said “The Center for Creative Leadership’s Foundations of Leadership was a
truly amazing program. I have had several
types of leadership classes over the years, but
never anything with this caliber of brain
training.”
Echoing Leagon’s positive feedback, Garaventa said “This was an incredible opportunity to explore our own leadership
strengths, and to receive coaching on areas
we can develop. We are fortunate to have
such a leadership training facility right here
in the Piedmont Triad.”
Participants were encouraged to share
their experiences with the citizens of their
communities, and to practice their enhanced leadership skills. As the class came
to an end, participants shared suggestions
on ways to work together as regional leaders.
The classmates plan to regroup
throughout the year to share additional information about their communities, and to
work together to improve our region.
“Who We Are”:
North Carolina Licensed Contractor
See Us For All Your Electrical Needs
Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009 — Page 13
Edward Jones Investments
965 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Frank Beals, Financial Advisor
Jamie Maines, Sr. BOA
Spring 2009 on Spreads:Layout 1
Alpha Commercial Printing Co. Inc.
has been in business for over 31 years, and
is a local family owned business seeking
to give the best quality and service with
fair pricing. Alpha Commercial Printing
Little Or No Waiting for sick child or senior.
Fast and friendly for all of our customers.
ALPHA COMMERCIAL PRINTING
Call Genene Brickell for
Your Printing Needs
Fax 835-9295
1036 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 8621
Mon. - Fri. 7-5
Sat. 8-4
835-7368
RENTALS & SALES
Six Surry County residents completed the
Piedmont Triad Partnership (PTP) Foundations of Leadership Program on February
20, 2009 at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Greensboro. Those individuals represent a diverse range of interests from
the county including community and economic development, human services, and
private business. Also in the program were
representatives from three other rural counties in the Piedmont Triad; Montgomery,
Rockingham and Caswell.
The CCL is well-known globally for its
innovative training for business executives.
The center is headquartered in Greensboro
but has locations in Colorado Springs,
Colo., San Diego, Brussels and Singapore.
As recently described in the Greensboro
News & Record “the center is an elite executive training institute respected worldwide.” The opportunity for rural leaders to
attend this program was funded through a
federal grant administered by the PTP.
The three-day course involved programs
in leadership foundations, conflict resolution, and influence. Coaches worked with
small groups and one-on-one with participants to witness and develop these important leadership skills. Participants were also
exposed to a series of evaluations and textbooks relating to leadership development.
Included from Surry County were Lau-
Piedmont Triad Partnership
provides valuable training
for county leaders
Page 4 — Chamber Newsletter, Spring 2009
Idyllic Shelton Hampton Inn and Suites named one of
the World's Best
Tucked off I-77, among the hills of the
Yadkin Valley, the Hampton Inn & Suites
at Shelton Vineyards has been designated
as one of the best in the world by the 2008
Connie Awards
from the Hilton Hotel Corporation. The
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards was specifically recognized for its loyalty and quality assurance. Serving up more
than just a comfortable bed and continental breakfast, this Hampton features some
Jacuzzi suites among its 102 rooms, a
heated pool, modern exercise room and the
chain's only wine bar. Featuring the finest
wine selection from the adjacent Shelton
Vineyards, a premier East Coast winery,
the bar offers a lively atmosphere for guests.
What began as a dream of brothers
Charlie and Ed Shelton has become a reality. "We built this hotel and winery in the
hopes of providing guests with a unique experience that keeps them coming back for
more," says Charlie Shelton, co-owner.
"We are honored to have our complete
commitment to total customer satisfaction
recognized with the Connie Award."
The Shelton's vision of an all-inclusive
destination is cemented by the vineyard itself. Connected by a short scenic bike ride
(on a hotel-provided bicycle) or a quick
shuttle trip, the hotel and winery co-exist
naturally among the beautiful landscape,
providing a complete experience without
ever leaving the area.
At the winery, guests get an inside tour of
Shelton Vineyards where knowledgeable
tour guides give an overview of how the
wine is produced (everything from grape
growing to the gravity flow process). The
tour culminates with a tasting of Shelton's
award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Next door, among the grapevines, is
Shelton's Harvest Grill, where guests can
relax on the patio overlooking the kitchen
garden while Chef Paul Lange crafts seasonal specialties made with a Southern
twist. The menu, dotted with sophisticated
comfort food like his Pretzel Crusted Tuna
or the Cornbread Crab Cakes, is sure to
please even the most finicky eaters.
After a delicious dinner and a quick trip
back to the hotel, guests can enjoy a nightcap at the wine bar and a dip in a Jacuzzi
before settling into the Cloud Nine bedding provided in every room. Don't think
for a minute that such a huge destination
has lost its personal touches. From Charlie
and Ed carrying your wine purchases to
your car to the unending supply of freshly
baked cookies in the hotel lobby, the
Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards has everything you'd expect from a
big-city hotel with all the small town
charm of Dobson, North Carolina.
For more information, please visit
http://www.sheltonvineyards.com or call
336.366.4724
Serving Surry, Wilkes and
Yadkin counties since 1911.
www.bbt.com
Member FDIC
There’s opportunity here
Personal • Small Business & Commercial • Mortgage
Main Office - 661 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 526-2916
Drive-Thru location - 202 W. Main Street, Elkin, NC 835-4555
214 E. Main St • Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-1513 • www.elkintribune.com
Frank Beals
Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington Street
Yadkinville , NC 27055
336-835-4411
Freddie Brown
835-1124
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Yadkin Valley General Store
302 E. Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Phillip Lyles
Downtown Elkin
Since 1939
Phone: 835-2621
The Spa at North Bridge Street
625 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Susan Joines-Reavis
“Hometown Service”
Spring 2009 on Spreads:Layout 1
Call 835-6748 For More Information
202 West Spring Street
Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Phone: 336-835-3135
Fax: 336-835-3756
Owned & Operated by Barbara Newman
Open: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8-12 noon
220 North Bridge Street, Jonesville (beside Jonesville Shopping Center)
Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence
1947-2007
We offer a full catering service from 25 to 500 people and rent party
and wedding supplies, tables, table cloths and fountains.
Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception,
holiday dinner, birthday or holiday cakes and sweets,
or whatever the need... contact us today!
For all your cooking needs
Call 526-1111
Join The Chamber Today!
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce has office space for rent. The space is approx.
1200 square feet and is located on the lower of the Chamber office at 116 E. Market Street. The
cost is $375.00 per month plus a security deposit. Water and sewer service is included
in the monthly rent. For more information contact Laurette Leagon at 336.526.1111.
1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)
For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority
www.visittheyadkinvalley.com
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
has two adjoining offices for rent.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ELKIN
Food Lion
1526 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Michael Paul Luffman,
Store Manager
Phone: (336) 526-1923
101 Valley Dr.
Jonesville, NC 28642
O'Reilly Auto Parts
1557 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Kelly Cave, Store Manager
Jim Harris, District Manager
Phone: (336) 835-2516
www.oreillyauto.com
Document Imaging Solutions
2454 Davie Ave.
Statesville, NC 28625
Bill Kuhl, Sales Representative
Mark Hawks, Vice President
Phone: (704) 873-5419
Fax: (704) 402-1004
bkuhl@choosedisc.com
www.choosedisc.com
Dewey's Thai Cafe
642 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Dewey Sisoukrath, Owner
Khamp Sisoukrath, Manager
Phone: (336) 835-1466
Fax: (336) 835-2295
deweylv@yahoo.com
NCWineValley.com LLC
7100 Sherbourne Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address: PO Box 240724
Charlotte, NC 28224-240724
Kristin Neal, Marketing
& Advertising
Steven Neal, President & Managing Member
Phone: (704) 553-6498
Fax: (704) 919-1288
steven@ncwinevalley.com
kristin@ncwinevalley.com
www.ncwinevalley.com
Michael Johnson, Sotre Manager
Phone: (336) 526-2290
www.foodlion.com
Office Space for Rent in
Tourism Partnership
of Surry County
P.O. Box 913
Mount Airy,
NC 27030
Price Reduced from $450 a month to $375 a month!
The Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce is a dynamic organization that promotes a
positive business environment,
facilitates community betterment and supports economic
development.
For more information about
how joining the Chamber will
help your business, call us at
526-1111.
The Sanford Holshouser Business Development Group, LLC
442 Southard Road
Elkin, NC 28621
Bob Comer
Phone: (336) 366-4247
Fax: (336) 366-4247
bcomer@sanfordholshouser.com
Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting, Inc.
3626 Clemmons Road
PO Box 450
Clemmons, NC 27012-9104
Lori Sloop
Phone: ( 336)766-5555
Fax: (336) 766-5520
jim.willis@ptccinc.com
http://www.ptccinc.com
Karen, Nicki & Aaron Defritas, Aldean Snow, Johnny Hall, Tracie & Tristan
Grubb, Devin Reavis, Jim Shover & LeAnn, The Reeves Board: Robin
Turner, Cicely McCulloch, Martha Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Whelan, Tom
Gwyn, & Mark Green
The Reeves Theater Restoration project sends out A
HUGE thank you to the following for their work on the theater float and participating in the Downtown Elkin Christmas parade:
This photo of the Dewey’s family was
taken during the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in January
Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce
CHAMBER MEMBERS
It’s a Family Affair at Dewey’s Thai
Café located at 642 North Bridge Street,
Elkinwhat stage your business is in,
Silversalt can help you develop your
image while getting the most out of
your marketing dollar.
642 North Bridge Street,
Elkin
Dewey’s Thai Café
MEMBER
NEW
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Blue Ridge B and B opened its doors
just this year. This beautifully renovated
Homestead was built in 1895 by R.L.
Hendrix, a pioneer of the mountain
area. Hand built with knotty pine from
his saw mill, he constructed a beautiful
home that has become a historical stopover point on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Scott and Cara Higginbotham have
spent more than a year in creating a
comfortable yet modern Bed and Breakfast. Blue Ridge B and B offers six bed-
rooms, each uniquely decorated for a
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great porch to sit and relax while listening to the wildlife of the Blue Ridge
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My husband and I are pleased to become members of the Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce and excited to
introduce NCWineValley.com to the
chamber and to the community.
When we first began traveling to the
Yadkin Valley from Charlotte, NC in
early 2006, we mostly enjoyed wine
tasting and vineyard tours but quickly
became aware that the Yadkin Valley
was home to much more than great
grapes! Our enthusiasm grew as our experiences broadened and we began taking advantage of the outdoor activities,
summer festivals, quaint cabin retreats,
and cordial local cuisine. Family and
friends, after hearing about our excursions, often asked: “Where should we go
and how do we get there?” After countless drawings of maps and itinerary suggestions, we dedicated ourselves to the
creation of an all-inclusive travel planning website to expose all the wonderful
surprises that reside in North Carolina’s
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two hundred thousand hits in the past
ninety days, NCWineValley.com is a
great place to showcase your products,
services, and events. Contact us at advertise@ncwinevalley.com to find out
about Chamber discounts and March
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Brush with Kindness
With the arrival of spring, Upper Yadkin
Valley Habitat for Humanity has kicked off
this year’s A Brush with Kindness Home
Repair project. This FREE home repair
project is available to low-income homeowners in Yadkin County and the Tricounty area. This is a true partnership
between Habitat, churches and volunteers,
and people in our community in need of
home repairs!
Homeowners fill out an application and
return it to Habitat. If their home repair is
selected, UYV Habitat then works with
local volunteers and church groups to
make repairs such as installing handrails,
building ramps, replacing windows, and
the like (repair projects serving a health or
safety need are given priority). Materials
costs are underwritten by Smith Phillips
Building Supply, W.E. Sale & Sons, the
Byron Wolfe Memorial Fund, and Valspar
paint. If you would like to work with us,
or are a homeowner who could use our
help, call the Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat
for Humanity office at 336-526-2277.
“Home Repair underway with Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with
Kindness” Home Repair project. .
Support Your Local Chamber.
Join Today.
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For More Information,
Call 526-1111 or Visit
www.YadkinValley.org
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Telephone announced today the addition of Kini Snow as a Business Sales
Representative. Ms. Snow brings an indepth and extensive background in
sales to the Surry Telephone team with
over 25 years of experience in Sales.
Her new role at Surry will allow her to
make contact with local businesses,
evaluate their telecommunication
needs and then offer products and services to meet those needs at a competitive rate.
“Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia.
Contact Dennis Lowe, Surry Community College Small Business Center Director, to schedule an appointment at (336) 386-3309.
““Kini Snow is an incredible addition
to our team. Her knowledge of sales
and contacts within the community
make her invaluable in Surry’s goal of
offering our business customers the
best service possible,” stated Melanie
Senter, Marketing Manager Surry Telephone.
Ms. Snow is well known throughout
the community having worked for fifteen years with local businesses as a
sales representative for the Mt. Airy
News and The Messenger Newspapers.
She also holds real estate licenses in
North Carolina and Virginia. Kini
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degree from the Travel Institute in
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Mitch Snow and has two children.
For more information on Surry Telephone or to schedule an appointment
with Ms. Snow to evaluate your communication needs, call 336-374-8133
or go to www.surry.net.
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hether it’s in our business, civic organization or at home, we have all
been forced to take a good hard
look at our finances and evaluate
how we spend our money and if the
return is worth the investment. Your annual investment in the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce is no exception.
As you review the value of your chamber membership, keep these things in mind: The Chamber
staff at our office in Elkin and our Tourism Specialists that work at the Jonesville Welcome Center seven days a week until 8:00 p.m. provide
direct referrals for your place of business. They
hand out and mail out hundreds of brochures for
local businesses and thousands of our VISIT the
Yadkin Valley Tourism Guides. They respond to
telephone calls and e-mails, again making direct
referrals to your business. The value of those services is easy to gauge. What may be a little harder
to measure are the things the Chamber staff and
its Board of Directors do for our business community as a whole.
Take for example our recent Newly Elected Officials Reception at Cedarbrook Country Club.
Chamber members had an opportunity to net-
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Jerry Randle, Chair
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Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
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pansion and will be of great
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Tourism Authority. These signs will offer tremen- benefit to our members as technology becomes
dous value for our Chamber members because of more available in the marketplace. You will be
the increased traffic at the Center. House Repre- hearing more about this innovative marketing
sentative Sarah Stevens agreed to lead the charge concept for the Chambers located in the Piedin getting the project moving. In less than two mont Triad as the year progresses.
The Chamber staff, board and members are also
weeks, the agreement between the NCDOT and
the Jonesville Tourism Authority arrived at the donating countless hours to various groups and
Town Hall. We can’t begin to thank Representa- organizations that are working very hard to stimtive Stevens enough for helping us with this vital ulate the local economy, which will directly imcomponent to advance tourism in the Yadkin Val- pact our Chamber members. Your Chamber has
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Restoration Project, Surry County Economic Development Partnership, Tourism Partnership for
Surry County, Cascade Highlands, the Northwest
Piedmont Rural Planning Organization Transportation Committee, the Piedmont Triad
Chambers of Commerce, VISIT the Yadkin Valley , and YES ( Youth Entrepreneurism in Surry).
We are also proud of the fact that we have found
opportunities to work on specific initiatives with
our fellow Chambers in Mount Airy and Yadkin
County.
In the coming months our Chamber members
will be visited by Chamber Ambassadors. Johnsie Hudspeth and Misty Matthews are spearheading the Ambassadors Program and are
excited about the results it can produce. So when
you get the call from a Chamber Ambassador to
set up a visit, take advantage of that opportunity
to speak honestly and frankly about what you feel
the Chamber can do to grow your business. If we
all work together, we’ll weather the storm and be
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2009 Yadkin Valley Chamber Executive Committee, Board of Directors & Staff
Executive Committee
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the Newly Elected Official Reception at Cedarbrook County Club.
Jerry Randle
Michael Wilson
Mike Hester
Don Trippel
Robin Turner
Jim Everett
Sam Luster
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Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
R.E. Turner and Associates
Everett & Everett P.L.L.C
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Lori Gwyn
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Mike Hester
West Point Home
Gambill Aldridge Basin Creek Realty
Susan White
Town of Elkin
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Assistant Treasurer
Legal Council
Vice Chair of Organizational
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Vice Chair of Community
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Vice Chair of Travel & Tourism
Vice Chair of Economic
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Jennifer Blackburn
Brent Cornelison
Otis Gillette
Edna Martin
Angela Mastin
Jessie Merica
John Holcomb
Ronny White
Rick Caudle
Dennis Lowe
Phillip Ratley
Rosy Beverly
Scott Buffkin
Nathan Lewis
Travis Wilmoth
Yadkin Valley Bank
Town of Elkin
Wachovia
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Duke Energy
G&B Energy
Surry Community College
Sela Building
Yadkin Valley Craft Guild
Town of Jonesville
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official Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled Food Lion on N.
Bridge Street in Elkin.
Dr. Mark Heiner and Melissa Tharpe,
NP along with the staff of Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology would like to welcome Brenda Cook and Sharon Dutko
to our practice. Brenda Cook has over
30 years experience in insurance billing.
She is a native of Winston-Salem and
lives in the Jonesville area. Sharon comes
to us with 20 years in the medical field,
of which 12 yrs is OB/GYN experience.
She is a native of Elkin and lives in the
Austin area. Elkin Obstetrics and Gynecology has experienced successful growth
since opening in Oct. 2007 and continues to offer compassionate, state of the
art care close to home.
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2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Blessing and Wreath Making. For
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22nd Fourth Friday Historic Downtown Elkin. 5-10pm live music & activities. For more information contact
Town of Elkin 336-835-9800.
9th Horne Creek Historic Farm – Pinnacle – Heritage Day Celebration
10am-5pm. Demonstrations of rural
agricultural and domestic skills which
were common during the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. Fee for
food. For more information call 336325-2298.
24-25th
Westbend Vineyards –
Lewisville – Beaufort Food & Wine
Weekend. Friday 6:30-10:30pm, Saturday 12:30-4:30pm. Go to the beer
bubbles and barb-b-que on Saturday
night to wind down from the two
days. For more information call 336945-5032.
6pm For more information call 336366-4724.
Ronda – Spring Wine Release. For
more information call 336-835-9463.
call 336-679-2941.
4th Horne Creek Historic Farm –Pinnacle – Grafting for the Future. Come
learn how to craft an apple tree. $40
and pre-registration is required: 336325-2298.
4th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Four Seasons WineTasting Dinner $75
plus tax per person. To make reservation please call 336-835-9463.
11th RagApple Lassie – Boonville –
Saturday Shindig 12-6pm. For More
Information call 866-Rag-Apple.
11th Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Artist Day – John Furches work will be
displayed. For more information call
336-835-9463.
18th Fiddler’s Convention: Yadkin
County Park. For more information
2nd Old Jonesville Day – Jonesville
:Lila Swaim Park all day fun. For more
information call Edna Martin 336-8354817.
2nd Appalachian Moonshine Run –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
2nd & 3rd Raffaldini Vineyards –
16th Yadkin Valley Wine Festival Elkin
Recreation & Parks. Come and have
a wonderful time at the 8th Annual
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival with over
28 Yadkin Valley Wineries/Vineyards
pouring, great music, food and
crafters. For more information please
call 336-526-1111.
Dr. Heiner is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist with over 13 years experience. He has delivered well over 4,000
babies and cares for both normal and high
risk pregnancies. He is also highly skilled
pelvic surgeon.
23rd
Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Vintage at the Vineyards. A display of
Vintage B.M.W automobiles from all
over the South and Mid-Atlantic.
There will be around 250 cars for this
event. For more information call 336366-4724.
Melissa Tharpe is a Board Certified
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with
over 10 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology
experience.
23rd Annual Vintage BMW Drive –
Historic Downtown Elkin 10am. For
more information contact Town of
Elkin 336-835-9800.
Providing Excellent
Women’s Health Care
23rd Raffaldini Vineyards – Ronda –
Day of Wine & Roses: Guided tours
of the gardens. Fee. For more information call 336-835-9463.
336-835-2283
16th Shelton Vineyards – Dobson.
Summer Concert Series: Coastline.
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