Blackstone
Chamber of  Commerce
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P.O. Box 295
Blackstone, VA 23824

434-292-1677 chamber@blackstoneva.com

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FYI - April 2008
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Chamber News

Legislative Breakfast, May 13, 2008

The Legislative Breakfast was held at VUMAC and attended by 37 guests and members.  The elected officials and guests of honor in attendance from the state level were Senator Louis Lucas, Delegate Tommy Wright, and Delegate Clarke Hogan.  On the federal level, Congressman Randy Forbes was represented by his district representative Rick Franklin.  On the county level Supervisors Clarence Simpson and Sherman Vaughan were in attendance.  On the local level from Blackstone were Mayor Billy Coleburn and Councilman Ben Green; from Crewe were Mayor Hank Crittenden and Councilman Lee Simmons and from Burkeville was Mayor Joe Morrissette. Senator Lucas, Delegate Wright, and Delegate Hogan began the breakfast with short remarks and we ended in a question and answer period.  Questions covered topics including energy, transportation, and education.

Chuck Nunnelly,Chairman of the Legislative Committee

Chamber Annual Report 2007-2008

It is true that you are “only as good as the folks who surround you!” I was extremely blessed to have such a group of dedicated board members and Chamber volunteers this year.

A special thank you to all of our sponsors and especially to our Platinum Sponsors, Citizens Bank and Trust and Heritage Hall

This past year has been a busy and productive year. We added 16 new members for a total membership count of 148.

A few of our accomplishments include:

  • Retaining our talented staff member – Ellen Yacovelli
  • Set office hours that are stated on our voice mail
  • Networking luncheons every other month
  • Member Newsletter every other month
  • “Shop First Flyers”
  • Newly designed Website will be launched soon
  • Membership Directory, the first one published in several years
  • Ribbon Cuttings for new member businesses
  • Email updates weekly

Legislative Activities:
• Hosted the Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth, the Honorable Homer Pierce at a networking luncheon
• We took a public position against the potential development of an Outlying Landing Field for Navy Jets proposed at Fort Pickett

Collaborative Efforts:
With the Crewe-Burkeville Chamber of Commerce:
• Leadership Nottoway is held every 2 years and registration will begin soon
• Entrepreneurial Express – In association with Nottoway County Economic Development Committee – June 26th. Call chamber office for more information

With Town of Blackstone:
• Christmas Parade
• Office Space

With Downtown Blackstone, Inc.:
• ExOfficio seat on each other’s Board

In an effort to grow, yet keep dues affordable, your Board created a “Non-Dues Revenue” Committee. This committee oversees our Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. This past year we hosted our first Annual Casino Night.

It has been my pleasure to serve as your Board Chairman and I can assure you that the Board of Directors will continue to meet your needs!

Sharon Harrup, Chairman of the Board (07-08)