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:
Katie Meeks, President, Rebec Vineyards (2011)
Ronnie Adams, Vice President, Adams Floor Sanding (2011)
Donna Bennett, Secretary, GLAD Manufacturing (2012)
Mary Snow, Treasurer, Mary Snow Realty (2009)

DIRECTORS:
Amy Allen, Ruth Communications (2012)
Steve Bailey, Sweet Briar College (2010)
Wanda Beverly, Farmers Insurance (2012)
Richard Buck, State Farm Insurance (2012)
Kim Gardner-Ewell, State Farm Insurance (2010)
Libby Howell, Blue Ridge Realty (2010)
Brian Mays, Coleman-Mays Buidling (2010)
Kelvin Mays, Greif Packaging (2011/2014)
Tracy Murry, United States Postal Service (2011)
Brian Ratliff, Amherst County Public Schools (2010)
Claudia Tucker, Tucker Farmily Farms (2011)

EX-OFFICIO:
Tony McBride, McBride Signs
Jack Hobbs, Amherst Town Manager

ACCC OFFICE:
Becky Greco
Kim Mays, Bookkeeper
Doug Eubank, CPA


COMMITTEES

Banking...Mary Snow
Board "On-the-Road"...Brian Mays, Steve Bailey
Legislative/Regulatory...Steve Bailey
   Regional Transportation Committee...Steve Bailey
   US29 Improvement Alliance...Steve Bailey
Membership...Tracy Murry & Kim Gardner-Ewell, Co-Chairs,
     Ronnie Adams, Libby Howell, Claudia Tucker
Mentoring...Wanda Beverly
Nominating...Ronnie Adams, chair, Brian Mays, Donna Bennett,
     Wanda Beverly, Richard Buck
Amherst Train Station...Joe Bondurant
Car Show & Cruise-In...Mary Snow, chair, Brian Mays, Holcombe Hughes,
     Troy Cash, Tony McBride
Business Appreciation Awards/Dinner...Amy Allen, chair,
     Kim Z. Gardner-Ewell, Mary Snow
BBB Trade Show & Networking Breakfast...Mary Snow, chair,
     Libby Howell, Tracy Murry, Ronnie Adams
Shop Locally First...Donna Bennett,chair, Mary Snow, Tracy Murry,
                                    Libby Howell, Jack Hobbs, Claudia Tucker
Annual Membership Meeting...
Promotional Items...Wanda Beverly, Dan Curan
Technology Committee...Amy Allen, Wanda Beverly
BAHs & B @ Ls...Becky Greco
Amherst LIVE!...Brian Mays, treasurer, Amy Allen, volunteers
"Chamber Business"...Becky Greco, Editor
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 noon on the second Tuesday 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. The office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for the Chamber Board meeting.  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..."Come Visit 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.

Half-page ACCC Info 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 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 Third Thursdays/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 Kick-off Luncheon for Prospective New Members set for Thursday, February 11, 2010 (snow date February 18th)

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 April.

ACCC BBB Trade Show & Networking Breakfast April 15, 2010.

ACCC Shop Locally First 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

January 31, 2010 . . .
Deadline for 2010 Dues.
If you have not received a renewal form
in the mail or the last two newsletters,
please call the office at 434-946-0990.

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ACCC Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 ... Noon
El Mariachi, Ambriar Plaza, Amherst.
Pre-order lunch...call 434-946-0990.
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ACCC Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 ... Noon
Board of Education Meeting Room,
Amherst County Building.
Box Lunches provided by What A Blessing Bakery, Amherst.
Pre-order lunch...call 434-946-0990.___________________________________

Amherst County Chamber of Commerce
8th Annual
Car Show & Cruise-In
October 2010...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 (New!), and trucks!
Food & beverages available
Everyone can vote...Trophies awarded.
Vehicle Registration...$10/Vehicle
Call 434-946-0990

 Previous Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Car Show. See more photos.