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Your Business is Our Business...
To advance commercial, industrial, professional domestic and global interests in Amherst County and its trade area; to increase members' presence; to be of service to members in any way we can help for..."Your business is our business."
OFFICERS:
Wanda Beverly, President, Beverly Insurance/Farmers (2012)
Libby Howell, Vice President, Blue Ridge Realty (2013)
Donna Bennett, Secretary, GLAD Manufacturing (2012)
Chad Mooney, Treasurer, Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards (2012)
DIRECTORS:
Ronnie Adams, Adams Floor Sanding (2014)
Steve Bailey, Sweet Briar College (2013)
Doris Bryant, Blue Ridge Realty (2013)
Richard Buck, State Farm Insurance (2012)
Linda Cocke, WSET-TV, Inc. (2014)
Teresa Crouch, Amherst County Public Schools (2013)
Kim Gardner-Ewell, State Farm Insurance (2013)
Becky Lambert, Big Door Photography (2014)
Kelvin Mays, Greif Packaging (2011/2014)
Mary Snow, Mary Snow Realty (2012)
Bill Tucker, Tucker Farmily Farms (2014)
EX-OFFICIO:
Jack Hobbs, Amherst Town Manager
Claudia Tucker, Amherst County Board of Supervisors
ACCC OFFICE:
Becky Greco
Kim Mays, Bookkeeper
COMMITTEES
Banking...Chad Mooney
Board Meeting Locations...Becky Greco
Legislative/Regulatory...Steve Bailey
Amherst County Board of Supervisors...Steve Bailey with Wanda Beverly, Donna Bennett,
Bill Tucker, Chad Mooney, Kim Gardner-Ewell
Train Station/Tourism ... Ronnie Adams, Wanda Beverly, Libby Howell, Claudia Tucker
Regional Transportation Committee...Steve Bailey
US29 Improvement Alliance...Steve Bailey
Membership...Richard Buck & Bill Tucker with Teresa Crouch
By-Laws...Chad Mooney
Nominating...Ronnie Adams, chair, Donna Bennett, Kelvin Mays, Mary Snow, Kim Gardner-Ewell
Programs & Events...Mary Snow, chair, Libby Howell, Jack Hobbs, Ronnie Adams, Katie Meeks
Car Show & Cruise-In...Wanda Beverly & Becky Greco, Holcombe Hughes, Jr.
Business Appreciation Awards/Dinner...Mary Snow, Richard Buck, Kim Gardner-Ewell co-chairs
Trade Show & Networking Breakfast...Ronnie Adams & Katie Meeks, co-chairs
Shop Locally First/Christmas Parade...Katie Meeks
Holiday BAH/Annual Membership Meeting...Becky Greco
Technology Committee...Wanda Beverly, Becky Greco
BAHs & B @ Ls & Grand Openings...Becky Greco
July 4th Festival...Libby Howell,chair, Katie Meeks, Jack Hobbs, Ronnie Adams, Kim Gardner-Ewell,
Leigh Pigg, Doris Bryant
Amherst County's 250th Anniversary...Kelvin Mays
Cooperative Extension's Reality Store...Richard Buck, Libby Howell, Bill Tucker
"Chamber Business"...Becky Greco, Editor
Monthly "Chamber Page" in Amherst New Era-Progress (4th Wed.)...Becky Greco
Amherst County Guidebook...Dan Curran
The Board of Directors is always open to suggestions and welcomes the input and energy of those in the county wanting to expand what we can do for business. We look forward to working with our members who wish to have a more active role in the Chamber. Please contact our office or a Chamber member and let us know that you wish to join or help the Chamber.
The Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at different locations. Call the office for details.
The Chamber office is located in the back of the Amherst County Museum at 154 South Main Street in Amherst and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 - 2 and Friday, 9 - 12. Our phone number is (434) 946-0990 and you can leave a message. Please stop by and let us know what we can do for you!
Even though our budget is small, we have taken a proactive stance to do the most with what we have. With part-time staff and a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom hold down full-time jobs, we have managed to advance our purpose.
The Chamber also offers relocation and travel packets as well as a fully stocked brochure area just outside the Chamber office. A County website is available also ... http://www.countyofamherst.com/
Business/Community Outreach:
Amherst County Guidebook...Chamber/County/Town information distributed throughout the County for the year, usually published in July. Members can advertise at a reduced rate.
"Chamber Business"...ACCC newsletter published 6 times a year
ACCC Website...offers Chamber/County information, events, individual member websites.
ACCC Brochure..."Have Fun in Amherst County" filled with information on where in Amherst County to eat, where to stay, to golf, to look to antiques, plus museums and more.
Amherst County Brochures...4-color brochures produced by Amherst County about Amherst County and 4-color brochure of Amherst County's Parks & Trails Guide.
ACCC Chamber Page in the Amherst New Era-Progress...4th week of each month, supported by Chamber member advertising
Customer Referrals...customer-to and business-to-business referrals
Information Requests...professional-looking packets sent out upon request on ACCC membership, tourist and relocation information.
Membership Plaque for all your customers to see that you support business in Amherst County.
Legislative/Regulatory updates and Lobbying efforts on your behalf.
Business Resources along with many chances to network with other businesses. (see Activities)
Informative Workshops held occasionally on business topics of interest.
Virginia Travel Information...available to all in literature racks just outside the ACCC office or sent out in travel/relocation packets.
Activities
ACCC Business @ Lunches offer speakers on topics relevant to business concerns and are held a number of times throughout the year at various locations.
ACCC Third Thursdays/Business After Hours are held almost monthly at local business sites to encourage networking and exchange of ideas. December offers a special holiday gathering and the annual meeting with elections and approval of budget.
ACCC Annual Car Show & Cruise-In, held in October at John P. Hughes Motor Co. in Madison Heights, is a fun event bringing members and the public out to enjoy seeing and judging antique cars and trucks, family fun, hot dogs, ACCC T-shirts, and more.
ACCC Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner is held in May with presentation of awards to the top businesses as voted upon by members of the community in March and judged in April.
ACCC Annual Business & Breakfast Trade Show & Networking Breakfast.
ACCC Political Debates when needed.
ACCC Shop Locally Campaign to promote Amherst County Businesses.
ACCC Grand Openings are held at the request of paid Chamber members, both new and current, for grand opening celebrations or re-openings of new or expanded businesses or new branches. ACCC handles promotion, ribbon-cutting, dignitaries while the business takes care of food, prizes. It's a great way to get the word out to the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce's
Board of Directors'
next Board meeting will be held
on Wednesday, February 8th at noon
at the Board of Education Meeting Room,
Amherst County Administration Building
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The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce's
2012 Officers are:
President...Wanda Beverly
Vice President...Libby Howell
Secretary...Donna Bennett
Treasurer...Chad Mooney
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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce's
Business After Hours
at
Merredith's Restaurant & Catering
1558 Dixie Airport Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Thursday, February 16th ... 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Refreshments...Fun...Door Prizes
and Great Chance to Network!
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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce
10th Annual
Car Show & Cruise-In
October 2012...Noon to 5 p.m.
John P. Hughes Motor Co.
4799 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights
Up to 90 or more awesome classic, modified,
and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and trucks!
Food & beverages available
Everyone can vote...Trophies awarded.
Vehicle Registration...$10/Vehicle
Rain date...Sunday, October 16th.
Call 434-946-0990
Previous Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Car Show. See more photos.
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