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The Chamber Values its Members
O
ing the business as Chamber
ne of my main objecMember of the Month. So far,
tives for this year as
the presentations have been reChair of the Yadkin
ceived with surprised looks,
Valley Chamber of
genuine appreciation and at
Commerce is to make sure the
times a little confusion. The
membership knows they are vital
members selected so far were
to the success of our organizachosen because of their longtion. One new project that has
standing support of the
been implemented by Johnsie
Chamber, their generosity to
Hudspeth, Chair of our Ambasour community and their
sadors Club and Misty
JERRY RANDLE
sound business practices. So I
Matthews, Office and Tourism
BOARD CHAIR
feel it was only appropriate to
Manager, is our Chamber MemBelk
feature these well- deserving
ber of the Month program. We
businesses on the cover of this
started this program in July.
Chamber Ambassadors make a surprise visit to quarter’s newsletter. The next time you patwo members per month and present them tronize one of these six chamber members,
with the designation- Chamber Member of the please let them know you appreciate how
Month. It’s a festive event complete with bal- much they do for our community, and how
loons, fresh baked cookies compliments of important they are to the Yadkin Valley ChamMichael Wilson at the Fairfield Inn and Suites ber of Commerce.
by Marriott, and a sign or certificate identify-
Denise McCann and Faye Stanley accept Chamber Member of the Month
Award on behalf of Kathie McDaniel for Graphics Printing
Ratledge Florist employees are all smiles as they proudly display their Chamber of the Month
sign: L-to-R front row: Annette McCann, Peggy Carter & Kim Westra, L-to-R second row:
Kathy Baker, Phyllis Bowen, Gina Brendle & Heather Molina
After receiving the award the following was sent to the Chamber by Ratledge Florist’s Kim
Westra: “Thank you so much for the recognition. It was such a surprise and honor. The Chamber does a great job for our community and businesses. We're very fortunate to be a part of
the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce. The cookies were wonderful. We would also like
to donate the balloons each month for you to give to the ‘Member of the Month’. You made
us feel very special and it's always a pleasure to pay it forward.”
Chamber Ambassadors present the Chamber Member of the Month Award to Mike Slawter, owner of North Elkin
Tire located on N. Bridge St.
Ray Earnhardt poses with Chamber Ambassadors as he accepts the Chamber Member of the Month Award for Ray’s Cleaners located on N. Bridge St.
The first ever Chamber of the Month
Award was given to Garry Sparks of
Combs Butcher Shoppe.
Jeff Barnes accepts the Chamber Member of the Month Award
from the Chamber Ambassadors on behalf of Darla and Steve
Parker, the owners of Custom Heating and Cooling
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Chamber Training Adds Benefits
for Members
preciated.
I was able to attend the first
I also pushed Laurette Leagon,
year of a Four-Year Leadership
our Chamber President and
Training Program, Institute for
Johnsie Hudspeth, Vice Chair of
Organization
Management,
our Ambassadors Club to begin
which is presented by the U.S.
the Chamber Member of the
Chamber of Commerce. This
Month program. They both
program allowed me to learn
quickly saw the value in such a
today’s best practices in the everprogram and let me run with it. I
changing chamber of commerce
must admit I’m like a proud
business.
mama to see those businesses on
Attending this program not only
MISTY MATTHEWS
the front of this quarter’s Chamgave me updated and current
OFFICE AND
ber Newsletter.
practices but a pool of other
TOURISM MANAGER
There are other programs and
chambers professionals from
ideas that I want to get started,
which I can gain insight, lob new
but I will need to be patient and wait for the right
ideas, and ask questions.
One idea that I learned at Institute and imple- timing. I don’t want any of our existing programs
mented immediately is adding a line on members’ that are working so well for the membership to
annual invoices for a voluntary donation. These suffer at the expense of new ones. But just know
monies are earmarked for the upkeep of the I am constantly looking for ways to increase exChamber’s offices, which are housed in the 1938 posure for your business and help you increase
City Hall in historic Downtown Elkin. This build- your bottom line. So stay tuned for more new, ining is owned by our members and with owner- novative ideas from the desk of Misty, and thank
ship comes responsibilities. We are in dire need of you so much for supporting the Yadkin Valley
replacement windows and any amount that you Chamber of Commerce.
can add to your annual dues will be greatly ap-
Sam’s Club Offers Discount
for Chamber Members
If you sign up for a new Sam’s Club Plus membership for $100.00 or the
regular business membership for $35.00, you will receive a $10.00 gift
card that can be used at Sam's Club or Wal-Mart. If interested in taking
advantage of this special Chamber members only offer,
contact Michael Cheek at 336-768-1573 or via e-mail
mbcheeck.s08228.us@samsclub.com for more information.
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Advancements in Tourism
S
ometimes, I’ll be leaving the
project is our “Pads of Maps.” Even
office for “yet another”
in these days of Tom Tom, Garmin,
tourism meeting and Misty
and MapQuest, visitors need a reliMatthews, the Chamber’s
able, ACCURATE map that will get
Office and Tourism Manager will
them to their destinations. These
ask, “Which tourism group are you
pads of maps are used at the Welmeeting with today?” It could be
come and Visitors’ centers, the local
the Tourism Partnership of Surry
motels and restaurants and are
County, VISIT the Yadkin Valley,
available for any other business in
Jonesville Tourism Authority, Dobour area. Just call the chamber and
son Tourism Authority or Cascade
we will be happy to get the maps to
Highlands. If it’s confusing to Misty
you.
I’m sure the chamber members and
The Jonesville Tourism Authority
area citizens would like a little clarhas two contracts for services with
ification as well.
the Chamber. We operate the
LAURETTE
LEAGON
It appears there are a lot of organiJonesville Welcome Center, which is
zations working on tourism devel- YadkinPRESIDENT/CEO
open seven days a week until 8:00
Valley Chamber of Commerce
opment for our region and many
p.m., and manage its employees. We
have questioned,” Why can’t we just have one big also provide administrative services to assist the
group? “The answer is, at times, there are events Jonesville TDA in carrying out its initiatives. The
and marketing opportunities that we can do as a Jonesville TDA is having great success in
large group and there are other times when the “putting heads in beds” with its aggressive billindividual municipalities should and do work on board marketing, but they are also one of the
the things that are unique to them. The recent state’s more forward-thinking Tourism Authoriroll out of the Very Surry marketing campaign is ties because they understand that there’s no use
a good example. The five tourism development in pouring thousands of dollars into advertising
authorities in Surry County (Dobson, Elkin, it you don’t have something attractive to adverMount Airy, Pilot Mountain and Surry County) tise. The long-range plans for a portion of their
all donate 1/3 of the occupancy tax collected occupancy tax is to create a greenway trail along
from their respective lodging establishment to the Yadkin River in Jonesville and to make the
the Tourism Partnership of Surry County. This north and south entrance ramps more attractive
organization, which is one of the first ever by installing accent lighting and adding beautiformed by an interlocal agreement in North Car- ful trees, plants and flowers to the green space, so
olina, is charged with marketing everything that it will entice more of the 32,000 that travel past
is wonderful and unique about Surry County to the
potential tourists. This collaboration took more
Jonesville exits daily to “Come Stay a While.”
than a year, and because each area of Surry Spanning across nine counties in North Carolina
County has its own set of assets and is so differ- and Virginia, The Cascade Highlands is working
ent, this was, at times, a daunting task. But with towards creating a marketing plan that will atthe help of a top shelf marketing agency, Mad Cat tract visitors to our region. This organization will
out of Clemmons, North Carolina, we pulled it concentrate its marketing efforts on outdoor
together and the Very Surry logo was created as recreation, music and dance, wineries and vinewell as the eye- catching signature ad shown on yards, festivals and events, arts and crafts and histhis page. This is a wonderful vehicle for future tory and culture.
marketing for Surry County.
No one will dispute that our local economy
But our chamber also serves Jonesville in Yad- has seen some tough times over the last several
kin County and has other members that happen years, but we have also seem some good things
to be located outside Surry County. That’s where come about in the realm of tourism. The Yadkin
the organization VISIT the Yadkin Valley comes Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Direcinto play. VISIT the Yadkin Valley is the market- tors and staff have been in the forefront and being organization for Elkin, Jonesville and a 15- hind the scenes in the advancement of tourism
mile radius surrounding the towns. This for the area, and yes, that does mean a lot of long
organization allows the Chamber, the Elkin meetings with a lot of different tourism groups,
Tourism Authority, the Jonesville Tourism Au- but in the long run, the payoff will be well worth
thority and Downtown Elkin, Inc. to pool their the effort.
resources to market and fund projects that are
unique to the Elkin/Jonesville area. The latest
CEO
Corner
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Chamber Newsletter, Fall 2009— Page 5
Seed Architecture Opens in Elkin
Fourteen years after graduating from Elkin High
School, Joe Seipel-Parks returns to Elkin and establishes Seed Architecture. Joe received his Masters of
Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and
Design and has been working in historic Beaufort,
South Carolina for the last nine years.
While living in Beaufort he designed projects ranging from
high-end waterfront homes
to historic renovations
and restorations. Joe
brings this experience
to the Yadkin Valley
through his new firm,
S
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Architecture which offers the following services:
Architectural Design
Development Consulting and
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies and Due Diligence Reports
Sustainability Consulting
Restaurant Design and Consulting
Seed brings the building back to its roots, the site.
Every project Seed designs is a site-specific response to
its environment. Benefits of site-responsive architecture include:
Designs that take full advantage of all of the site including views, breezes and contours
Orienting the building to make the best use of sunlight, reducing energy costs and encouraging the integration of solar power
Master plans which lay the groundwork for future
development, carefully taking into consideration the
purpose of each building, vineyard, stream or view
Each project Seed designs is one-of-a-kind
and is given the special consideration it
deserves. Joe’s attention to detail and
enthusiasm for architecture are
only a couple of the benefits of
working with Seed.
Seed’s focus on sustainable design has many benefits for
homeowners and developers.
There are a number of substantial incentives available right now
for renovating existing homes and
buildings. Whether homeowners may
qualify for a 30% (of installed cost) tax
deduction for installing a new geothermal
heat-pump or developers can recuperate up to 60%
of construction expenditures for redeveloping a historic mill structure, there are many sound financial
reasons to build “Green” now. Visit
www.115main.com to find out about Seed’s own sustainable infill project and future office in Historic
Downtown Elkin.
For more information or to discuss a potential
project contact Joe Seipel-Parks at 843-263-2300 or
visit www.seedarchitecture.com.
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Office:
526-2665
119 Valley Dr., Jonesville, NC
next to Food Lion
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817 North Bridge Street, Elkin • 835-3131
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NEW
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Captain's Galley
1624 Hwy 67
Jonesville, NC 28642
John Kazakos, Owner
Phone: (336) 835-5544
Fax: (704) 857-6230
Victoria Parsons, Manager
(704) 232-1578
Carolina Finance Co.
1534 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
J. Gary Foster
Tathel Miller
Phone: (336) 526-6009
Brook Corwin Communications
1720 Old St. Mark's
Church Rd. #4-3B
Burlington, NC 27215
Brook Corwin, Owner
Phone: (919) 260-2567
bcorwin@gmail.com
www.brookcorwin.com
Depot Restaurant
112 Old Depot Ln.
PO Box 697
Dobson, NC 27017
Freddy Snow, Owner
Kathy Snow
Phone: (336) 386-8222
Fax: (336) 286-8223
info@codycreek.net
www.codycreek.net
Maxey Investment Consultants
968 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 28621
Gary L. Maxey, President
Phone: (336) 526-2727
Fax: (336) 526-5634
gary.maxey@LPL.com
www.lplfinancial.lpl.com
Seed Architecture
PO Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
Joe Seipel-Parks, Architect
Phone: (843) 263-2300
Fax: (336) 258-2421
joe@seedarchitecture.com
www.seedarchitecture.com
Shadow Springs Vineyards
5543 Crater Road
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Jamey and Chuck Johnson
Phone: (336) 468-5000
chuck@shadowspringsvineyard.com
www.shadowspringsvineyard.com
Surry County Tourism Development Authority
118 Hamby Rd. Suite 342
Dobson, NC 27017
Chris Knopf, Asst. County Manager, Economic Development &
Tourism
info@visitsurrync.com
www.visitsurrync.com
Phone: (336) 401-8390
Toll Free: (877) 999-8390
Fax: (336) 401-8390
Yadkin Valley Cabinet Company, Inc.
122 Red Laurel Lane
PO Box 6048
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Todd Hiatt, General Manager
Mandy Smithers, Office Assistant
Shane McCraw, Shop Foreman
Phone: (336) 786-9860
Fax: (336) 789-6806
todd@yvccinc.com
yvccinc.com
Join the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce
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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Elkin, North Carolina 28621
Phone: 336-835-3135
Fax: 336-835-3756
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AF Insurance Acquires Royall-Cox/Northwestern Agency
ELKIN, NC - AF Insurance of West Jefferson is
pleased to announce the acquisition of the RoyallCox/Northwestern Insurance Services agency of Elkin,
effective September 1, 2009.
AF has relocated its Elkin office from 948 Johnson
Ridge Road to Royall-Cox/Northwestern’s office at
925 North Bridge Street. The agency will continue to
operate as AF Insurance. AF Insurance dates back to
1997 and is headquartered in West Jefferson in northwestern North Carolina.
“I am pleased to announce the purchase of this
agency,” said Jody Brown, president of AF Insurance.
“Our Elkin office will have a combined staff from
both agencies, allowing us to continue offering personal service to all of our customers. Ann Ashman,
Senior Vice President, has served the Elkin community well over the past ten years and will continue to
manage the daily operations because of her experience and knowledge of this business community.”
Support Your Local Chamber.
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For More Information,
Call 526-1111
or Visit www.YadkinValley.org
In addition to overseeing the daily operation of the
office, Ashman will continue to service commercial
accounts. Chee Sipes, Lori Osborn and Karen
Durham all join Ashman in the new office location.
Royall-Cox/Northwestern’s Brenda Collins and Betty
Jo Crouse have been retained by AF Insurance and
will remain at the North Bridge Street office.
In announcing the changes, Ashman said, “We are
delighted to expand our services and commitment to
this community and its future.” She added, “While we
serve individuals through homeowners, auto, and life
insurance we also offer businesses insurance including
workers compensation, package policies and business
auto insurance.”
AF Insurance is a division of AF Financial Group
based in West Jefferson, North Carolina. In addition
to the Elkin office the agency has offices in Boone,
Lenoir, North Wilkesboro, Sparta and West Jefferson. Front left to right – Lori Osborn, Betty Jo Crouse, Chee Sipes, Back left to right – Karen Durham,
Brenda Collins, Ann Ashman
Come by and try out
New Booger Swamp Red Wine
+ imported cheeses.
125 W. Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin, NC • 336-835-1313
www.brushymountainwine.com
Hudspeth Properties
www.century21hudspeth.com
1-800-621-8145
RENTALS & SALES
835-7368
Propane, Fuel Oil, Gas Appliances
667 North Bridge St. • Elkin • 835-3607
“QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1930”
Fax 835-9295
1036 N. Bridge St.
Elkin, NC 8621
Mon. - Fri. 7-5
Sat. 8-4
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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
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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.
Dr. John Venus, Nurse Practitioner Teresa Tharpe
Accepting new patients in both
Obstetrics and Gynecology!
150 Parkwood Drive, Elkin • Call 336-835-5945
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Cheryl Mitchell of
Century 21 Hudspeth
Properties completes
real estate Marketing
with Microsoft Office
Cherly Mitchell has completed the specialized
real estate business course entitled “Marketing with
Microsoft Office” conducted by Seminars & Systems.
The course was conducted in Greensboro and is
one in a series of professional education sequences
that must be taken by real estate agents and brokers
who will eventually qualify for the coveted Certified
Residential Specialist (CRS) designation.
The course covered the preparation of database
systems, marketing materials, and financial information through the use of Microsoft Office. The
benefit is to help prospects and clients make better
buying and selling decisions by having complete information available.
During the one-day courses, students were subject to hands-on development of plans and programs designed to ensure the professionalism of the
residential sales associates.
“There are many new marketing techniques that
can effectively serve our real estate customers” said
Mitchell, “and I have already begun to apply the procedures covered during this course in my work at
Century 21 Hudspeth Properties.”
Certified Residential Specialists Courses are presented in various cities throughout the United States
in affiliation with COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL
SPECIALISTS, an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®.
Calendar of Events
October
6th: Oktoberfest Beer Night! For only $12.00 per person, sample four specialty beers each paired with a
unique food offering that highlights and compliments
the flavor and body of each brew. This month we will
be offering classic autumn brews with seasonal hearty
cuisine.
8th: Dinner & A Movie on the Courtyard showing
Scared to Death (1947)! Enjoy dining in our outside
Courtyard while watching classic films from the
1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Executive Chef Jeff Gibbs will be
preparing an assortment of classic Concession– style
small plates along with our full dinner menu. Sip on
haunting drink specials like the Black Widow Cocktail
or a Cryptini. Movies will begin at dusk and will be
shown on our exposed brick wall.
10th: Fall Harvest Wine Dinner at Elkin Creek Vineyards! Indulge in the Autumn season’s rich and sumptuous culinary offerings as prepared by Executive Chef
Jeffery Gibbs. Each course has been perfectly paired
with an Elkin Creek wine to elevate your palette to
new heights. Enjoy dining under the hand-hewed
beams of the winery while surrounded by the beauti-
ful fall foliage. Tickets are $65.00 per person, plus tax.
A ticket includes a four-course dinner with a wine
pairing at each course. Because this event is being held
at Elkin Creek Vineyards it has required the restaurant
to be closed for the evening on Main Street.
15th: Dinner & A Movie on the Courtyard showing
House on Haunted Hill (1958)!
(see above description)
22nd: Dinner & A Movie on the Courtyard showing
Carnival of Souls (1962)!
(see above description)
28th: Dinner & A Movie on the Courtyard showing
Night of the Living Dead (1968)!
(see above description)
31st: Haunted Masquerade Party! Benefiting the
Reeves Restoration Project, the costume party begins
at 8:00 in the Wine Bar. Enjoy haunting cocktails and
chilling small plates. More details forthcoming.
Contact Emily Morrison at 336-835-6246 or
Emily@twentyoneandmain.com"
For more info, contact Yadkin Valley Tourism Authority
www.visittheyadkinvalley.com
1-877-Savor YV (1-877-728-6798)
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Look Who Has Invested in the Yadkin Valley Chamber
Advanced Electronics/GO! Wireless
544 CC Camp Rd. Ste. 1500
Elkin, NC 28621
Jeff Nicholson, President
\Lam S. Chu, D.D.S, P.A
129 N. Bridge Street
PO Box 187
Jonesville, NC 28642
Laurel Gray Vineyards
2726 Old Hwy 421W
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Kim Myers
Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery
2300 Round Hill Road
Boonville, NC 27011
Neil Shore
American Red Cross - Surry County
Chapter
844 Westlake Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Cathy Loggins, Executive Director
David H. Cline IV, DDS, PA
500 Parkwood Medical Park
Elkin, NC 28621
Melissa G. Cline
McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
315 Thurmond PO Road
Thurmond, NC 28683
Patricia McRitchie, Owner/ Manager
Sela Building Corporation
1804 N. Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Phillip Ratley, President
Dance Upstairs Academy of Performing Arts
246 East Main Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Will Shover
Newman Brothers
16768 Hwy. 268 W
Elkin, NC 28621
Elmer Newman
Shiki of Elkin
1455 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Atlas Photography
205 Church St. #1
PO Box 463
Elkin, NC 28621
Jeremy Specht, Owner
Andrea Specht, Co-Owner
Blue Ridge Bed & Breakfast
5905 Mountain View Rd.
Glade Valley, NC 28627
Cara & Scott Higginbotham
Blue Ridge Women's Center
150 Parkwood Drive
Elkin, NC 28621
Dr. John Venus
Marvin Brame, DDS
1419 West D. Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dr. Marvin Brame, Board Certified Orthodontist
Broyhill Inn &
Conference Center
@ Appalachian State University
775 Bodenheimer Drive
Boone, NC 28607
Doug Uzelac
Carolina West Wireless
1307 Curtis Bridge Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Audrey Holzkamm
Combs Butcher Shoppe
153 South Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Garry Sparks
Cook Insurance Agency
119 Valley Drive
Jonesville, NC 28642
Tim Cook, Owner
Creekside Communications, Inc.
Yadkin Valley Living
1038 Ridgewood Trail
East Bend, NC 27018
John and Barbara Norman
Elkin ABC Store
150 Brandywine Circle
Elkin, NC 28621
Eddie Wilmoth
Elkin Veterinary Hospital
16903 Elkin Hwy 268
Elkin, NC 28621-0385
Debra Garing, Owner
Embarq (Hickory)
320 First Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Pat Elmore, Public Affairs Manager
Evans Heating & Cooling, Inc.
2297 Rich Hill Rd.
Glade Valley, NC 28627
Mark Evans, Owner
Frog Holler Cabins
564 E. Walker Rd.
Elkin, NC 28621
John and Teres Lischke, Owners
Galloway Memorial
Episcopal Church
312 W. Main St.
PO Box 747
Elkin, NC 28621
Habitat Home Shoppe
102 East Market Street
Elkin, NC 28621-0581
Lynne Childers, Store Manager
Harris Leather & Silverworks
219 Pat Nixon Road
State Road, NC 28676
Phyllis Harris
H&R Block
1532 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Jerry Kirkham, Owner
Northwest Food Service
107 Shaver Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Alvin Huffman, Operations Manager
Nu-Line Embroidery
1021 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Eddie Settle
Olde Beau Golf & Country Club
P. O. Box 32
Roaring Gap, NC 28668-0032
Tommy Maines
The Thompson House Bed and
Breakfast
804 East Pine St.
Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Mark Smith & Bonnie Horne, Innkeepers
P.A.R.T.
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
Pepsi Bottling Ventures
237 Winston Road
Jonesville, NC 28642
Randy Walker
Pirates Landing Steak and Seafood
161 Interstate Way
Elkin, NC 28621
Theo Kakouras, Owner
Phillips -Van Heusen
1000 PVH Quality Way
Jonesville, NC 28642
Mike Norman, Director of Human Resources
Remember When Photography Inc.
2032 Carrie Farm Dr.
Hamptonville, NC 27020-8369
Wendy Shears, Owner/Photographer
Michael Shears, Owner
Speedy Chef
685 North Bridge Street
Elkin, NC 28621
Mike Hall, Owner
Starmount Crossing Cinema V
P. O. Box 97
Jonesville, NC 28642
David Church, Manager
Terminix
3015 View Crest Drive
PO Box 205, Jonesville , NC 28642
George Ligon, Manager
Carol Robertson, Secretary
VISIT the Yadkin Valley
116 East Market Street
PO Box 496, Elkin, NC 28621
Ann Ashman, Chair
Vulcan Construction Materials Co.
12367 NC Hwy 268 E
Elkin, NC 28621
Jack Marsh, Plant Manager
Westbend Vineyards
5394 Williams Road
Lewisville, NC 27023
Lillian Kroustalis
Wishon/Carter Builders, Inc.
P. O. Box 1719
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Edward Carter, Owner
Yadkin Valley Bank
209 North Bridge Street
P. O. Box 888
Elkin, NC 28621-0888
Joe Johnson
Yadkin Valley Surgical PLLC
201B Elden Parks Dr.
Elkin, NC 28621
Timothy D. Barron, M.D., Owner
Lisa Cardwell, Office Manager
Anya Byrd, Clinical Assistant
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
This summer, I had the pleasure
marble chips (for weighing down
of working for the Yadkin Valley
boxes) were part of a HOG rally?
Chamber of Commerce through
Adjoined to the Chamber is a
the NC Summer Jobs initiative.
smaller version of the Jonesville
Going into the job on the first day,
Welcome Center. The Chamber is
I wasn’t sure what to expect. To be
in charge of keeping both areas
honest, I couldn’t have told you
stocked with brochures, cards,
what the Chamber’s purpose is bemenus, and other publications so
yond a vague guess that they had
that visitors can see what our area
something to do with the Welhas to offer. Helping keep these macome Center. It turned out the
terials stocked was also part of my
Chamber of Commerce is affiliday.
MADELINE SELLARS
ated with the Welcome Center, but
The Chamber also has a conferSUMMER
that barely scratches the surface of
ence room available to its members
INERN
their duties. Their main priority is
for various meetings. On any given
the promotion of local businesses. What does that day I might see the merchants of Downtown Elkin,
mean? Let me take you through a typical day for me: or a staff member of Rep. Virginia Foxx talking with
Answering phones is, as any person in any type constituents.
of assistive position can attest to, an incredibly timeAs a part of my duties, I was assigned to a new
consuming activity. The Chamber receives calls Chamber project supporting local schools, estabthroughout the day asking about everything from lished by Lori Gwyn of Hugh Chatham Memorial
restaurants in town to requests for packages of in- Hospital. I was given the task of receiving donated
formation for new denizens in our area.
school supplies from Chamber members. Members
The Chamber’s door is open to anyone and every- would drop off supplies and I would inventory and
one Monday through Friday from 9:00am to organize them for the teachers from Elkin and
5:00pm. Many people come in asking for directions, Jonesville Elementary schools to pick up the supplies
but there were a variety of other inquiries. How they requested. Donated items ranged from paper
about this one: "Is there anything historical in Elkin?" and pens to packs of "googly eyes" for elementary
The Chamber frequently sends out mailings to all craft projects.
its members and other businesses promoting events,
And that's just what I did. Laurette Leagon, Presor asking vendors to sign up for events such as the ident of the Chamber, and Misty Matthews, Office &
Pumpkin Festival, the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, Tourism Manager, have a whole other world of reand more.
sponsibilities. I appreciate the chance I had to work
Of course, the Chamber of Commerce is in with the Chamber, its member businesses, and Laucharge of organizing such events as the Pumpkin rette and Misty.
Festival, the Wine Festival, and this year’s HOG Rally,
everything from signing up participants, to advertising, to assisting on the day of the event. At one point
I had pounds of marble chips in my car -- who knew
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Chamber Newsletter, Fall 2009 — Page 13
Come see us at our new location
behind Park Food Service in State Road!
North Carolina Licensed Contractor
1010 US Hwy. 21, State Road • 874-7130
Jim Doll, Agent
Mitchell Hodges, Agent
Josh Oakes, Agent
An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., Farm
Bureau Insurance of North Carolina, Inc., Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS
105 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC • 336-526-4600
Serving Surry, Wilkes and
Yadkin counties since 1911.
214 E. Main St • Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-1513 • www.elkintribune.com
Frank Beals
336-835-4411
Freddie Brown
Frank Beals
Freddie Brown
835-1124
www.edwardjones.com
Downtown Elkin
Since 1939
Phone: 835-2621
“Hometown Service”
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Big Doings in Dobson
ance, Happy Tails, Fletchers
The Yadkin Valley ChamberRestaurant, Mama Mary’s, The
Dobson Division continues to grow
Coffee Bean, Grammys’ Old Fashits membership, provide networkion Candy, Finish Line Graphics
ing opportunities and sponsor
and Shelton’s Vineyards for being
events to help the Dobson business
a part of the Dobson Division’s
community. We had our first Meet
first-ever event on the downtown
and Greet in Dobson at the Joan
square. I also want to thank the
and Howard Woltz Hospice Home
Dobson Tourism Authority for
in July and I was thrilled with the
funding the new town entrance
turnout. I think many new contacts
signs for Dobson. The new Welwere made. I certainly saw a lot of
BONNIE SHROPSHIRE
come to Dobson signs are in
business cards exchange hands. The
BOARD CHAIR
the process of being wired for
Dobson Division, in cooperation
Yadkin ValleY Chamber Dobson Division
lighting and will be a shining beawith the Dobson Tourism Authorcon to all who visit and work in our
ity, sponsored the Harley Owners
Group Old Timey Celebration in Downtown Dob- growing town. The Yadkin Valley Chamber-Dobson. Harley riders and locals alike enjoyed an after- son Division will continue to recruit new members
noon of music by the Mountain Park old Time and look for opportunities to make cash registers in
Band and were entertained by the Mayberry Dobson ring!
Squares. I want to personally thank Hodges Insur-
Thank you to the Dobson Tourism Authority
for funding these much-needed town entrance
signs.
Locals Lynn Burchman and Freddy Snow
join in the Downtown Dobson festivities
during the Harley Owners Group Rally.
Mayberry Square on the Square in Dobson.
Dobson Division Chair Bonnie Shropshire and
Chamber Intern Madeline Sellars at the HOG Old
Timey Celebration in Downtown Dobson.
Chairs Around the Table at the Meet and
Greet, Left to Right- Yadkin Valley ChamberDobson Division Chair-Bonnie Shropshire,
Teresa Hester with her husband, Immediate
Past Chair of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of
Commerce- Mike Hester and the 2009-10
Chamber Chair Jerry Randle.
Gary Perkins, Bonnie Martin, Rita Bowers and
Pam Richardson at the Yadkin Valley ChamberMountain Park Old Time Band in Downtown Dobson Division Meet and Greet at the Joan
Dobson
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Congratulations to the
top winners at the
16th Annual Yadkin Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Golf Tournament
held back in June at Cedarbook Country Club:
J.L. Lowe, Brent Cornelison,
George Crater and Gill Ripley
Is Your Listing Up-to-Date?
To make sure the Yadkin Valley Chamber
of Commerce is serving
you to the best of its ability, please take a moment
and check your listing at www.yadkinvalley.org.
If any changes need to be made,
call the chamber office at
336.526.1111 or send an email to lauretteleagon@yadkinvalley.org
Shop Local and make a difference!
participate in the Chamber’s 20 on
the 20th Promotion.
The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to show how shopping local
can make a difference in our business
community. We challenge every local
business to offer a $20 special on Tuesday,
October 20, 2009. Advertise it in-store, on
your marquee, in the local newspapers and
on the radio. The chamber will also promote $20 specials offered by Chamber
members through our Chamber News email at no charge. Then we challenge every
citizen to spend $20 at a local business on
Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Not only will
you be stimulating our local economy,
you’ll get some good deals in the process.
Stylin’ at Cedarbrook- The “Fore Girls” l-to-r Deidre Rogers, Jessica Icenhour,
Jan Critz and Mary Venable
Chamber Chair Jerry Randle tries for the green
Show your support for local businesses by
participating in the 20 on the 20th promotion.
Contact list for the 20 on the 20th Promotion- Free Chamber News e-mailMisty
Matthews
336.526.1111
mmatthews@yadkinvalley.org The Messenger- Kay Martin 336.719.0040
kay@surrymessenger.com or Starr Poplin
336.719.0040 starr@surrymessenger.com
The Tribune- Robbin King 336.835.1513
robbin.happydaysagain.king@gmail.com
WIFM Radio- Paula Rice 336.835.2511
wifm@wifmradio.com
The Latest News on Renovations at
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Excellent patient care consists of many
things, great doctors, nurses, technicians,
and support staff. An avenue that one
may not consider when thinking of patient care is convenient parking. I its recent construction project, Hugh Chatham
Memorial Hospital has thought of everything, even parking close to the building.
Hugh Chatham is providing not just any
parking area, but Surry County’s first
parking deck. This deck provides convenient, safe, and well-lit parking for patients
and their families. The deck has three levels close to the elevator in the new patient
tower and right next to the new Emergency Department.
"The parking deck is comprised of precast sections that were trucked to Elkin
and lifted into place by a huge crane," described Stuart Poston, Interim Chief Executive Officer. "When families come to
visit patients it is not the time for a hike
cross country from their car to the building. They need a dry place to leave their
car, close enough to carry a suitcase and
flowers safely to the building. That is why
we are providing a multi-level parking
deck. With two levels under roof, they can
easily get to the door or the elevator
whether it is a rainy, snowy or Carolina
blue sky day."
This added convenience for patients
and families is part of the fifty million dollar expansion and modernization of the
hospital. The expansion project is being
supported by the "Sharing the Vision" capital campaign. Dr. Jim Harrell, campaign
chair added, "In spite of its size, the parking deck blends right into the surroundings and doesn't give you the big city
parking garage feeling that you get in
other places."
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Schonhofen Optometry
celebrates 30 years
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 a 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
SCHONHOFEN OPTOMETRY P.A., located at 346 N. Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621-3407 is celebrating 30 years of providing comprehensive, family eye care to the Greater Elkin Area. Dr. Janet
Perkins and Dr. Larry Schonhofen thank you for the opportunity to serve you. To make an appointment with a local optometrist with 30 years experience call 336.835.1312.
336-835-2283
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