The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 21 to honor Premier Women’s Health. Premier Women’s Health Professionals provides complete obstetrical and gynecological services, as well as medical and surgical evaluations and management of complex gynecological problems. Their NEW clinic is located in Oxford at 1209 S.E. Industry Drive (across the street from Revlon), conveniently located off of exit 206 of I-85. PWHP is only 7 minutes …
Category: Business
VGCC offers two free Small Business Seminars June 22
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Monday, June 22, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. “Accounting for Small Cosmetology Businesses” will be held from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. that day, while “Marketing Your Business for Success” will follow from noon until 3 p.m. The location for both is Room 7107 (Building 7). Leading both seminars will be Harry Ponder of Carolina Business Services in Weaverville, N.C. Ponder is …
VGCC to hold seminar for Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Warrenton
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a free seminar, entitled “Ag Entrepreneurship 101,” on Tuesday, June 23, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. The instructor will be Carrie Harvey, the owner and operator of Harvey Hills Farms in Granville County. Harvey will use her personal experience with farming to help budding entrepreneurs discover if their agricultural business ideas are actual opportunities. She will also help them determine if their sites …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Duke Energy
A Ribbon Cutting/Business Before Hours ceremony for Duke Energy celebrating their membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the opening of their new facility located at 602 Raleigh Road was held on Wednesday, April 29th. Charitable giving and volunteerism are an integral part of Duke Energy’s commitment to the communities they serve. The Duke Energy Foundation, along with employee and retiree volunteers, provide philanthropic support to address the needs vital to the health of our communities. Annually, the Foundation …
VGCC to offer Agricultural Entrepreneurship youth camp
For the first time, Vance-Granville Community College will offer a camp this summer that allows young people to explore owning and operating their own agricultural small businesses. The week-long NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship Youth Camp is scheduled for June 22-26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at VGCC’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. The camp is open to juniors, seniors and recently graduated seniors from any high school in the region. The program seeks to create a network of young, …
VGCC SBC Small Business Seminar – Networking Tips
The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College is offering the following FREE small business seminar next week: SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Networking Tips That Can Grow Your Small Business In this seminar, you will learn networking strategies that can help grow your small business. You will learn how to make a good first impression, as well as techniques and communication skills to apply in your daily business. Attendees will learn • …
VGCC to offer Craft Artists Entrepreneurship program at Farmers Market
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a new course designed specifically to help creative local residents with skills in arts and crafts to succeed as entrepreneurs. The “NC REAL Professional Craft Artists Entrepreneurship” program will be conducted at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, located at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson, on Tuesdays from 6 until 9 p.m., June 9 through July 21, 2015. This is the second class offered by the college at the Farmers Market, which opened in 2014. …
Business After Hours: Charles Boyd GM May 7th, 2015
Come out May 7th from 5:30-9 PM to see a LIVE CONCERT in the showroom by Jackie Gore, “The Father of Beach Music” and founding member of The Embers singing his entire collection of Beach Music hits including “I Love Beach Music”! Friends, Family, & Businesses Gathering together for a great time of fellowship! This event is open to the public! There will be food, beverages, DOOR PRIZES, a bouncy house for the children, and desserts! Also, new vehicle test …
VGCC to offer new Food Truck Entrepreneurship training
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer a series of courses specifically for entrepreneurs who want to compete in the growing food truck industry. The program is the first of its kind in North Carolina. A partnership of VGCC’s Small Business Center and Personal Enrichment department, the Mobile Food Truck Entrepreneurship Workshop Series will be held at the college’s Franklin County Campus, located on N.C. 56, just west of Louisburg. Queen Harris, owner/operator of the Chick-n-Que mobile food truck and restaurant …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Burger King “Carolina Quality, LLC”
A ribbon cutting was held for Burger King “Carolina Quality, LLC” at 1817 N. Garnett Street in Henderson to celebrate their “NEW LOOK/Grand Reopening” and membership with the Chamber. Serving great tasting burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast biscuits, fries, soft drinks, shakes and ice cream at all Burger King Restaurant locations. They are operated by Carolina Quality, LLC with 22 Burger King locations in North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Opening seven days a week form 6AM until 11PM. …
VGCC hosts seminar on Small Business Networking May 12th, 2015
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a free seminar, entitled “Networking Tips That Can Grow Your Business,” on Tuesday, May 12, from 9 a.m. until noon in room 7107 at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. In this seminar, Anita Hicks will teach participants why networking is important for small businesses, how to strategically network and grow their businesses, where to effectively network, and how to develop a winning “elevator pitch.” Attendees will discuss techniques and …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Kerr Lake Ministries, Inc.
A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, April 9 to celebrate our membership with the Chamber. Our purpose in joining the chamber is to promote the Word of God to the children of the Vance County area. At summer camp we provide Bible studies, canoeing, crafts, swimming, hiking, and other activities available at the location of the Camp. This year celebrates our 10th year of summer camp in Vance County. In 2013 new Board members were appointed to continue and …
VGCC Small Business Center Upcoming Seminars
The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College offers free seminars and resources for your small business. Here is a sampling of what’s coming up this month: SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Are You Ready to Run Your Business From Your Home Are you considering starting and running a business from within your home? Do you already have a business in your home? Do you know what it takes to …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Community Partners of Hope
A ribbon cutting was held for Community Partners of Hope to announce the opening of their transitional housing unit that they will now operate in addition to the emergency shelter for homeless men. The house which was gifted to them by Mrs. Nell Wiggins will be known as Hope House. This residence will offer the next level of assistance to men who show promise of becoming self-sufficient contributors to our community. Men who are admitted to Hope House will be …
Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 the Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce held it’s Annual Banquet. Keynote speaker was Congressman George Holding. Citizen of the Year award for 2014 went to Danny Wright.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – eli Screening & Consulting, LLC
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, March 26th 2015 for eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC to celebrate their membership with the Chamber. eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC has opened their doors for business in our Henderson Vance community. They offer professional background screening for any business industry. From government organizations, non-profits, schools, hospitals, to real estate and tenants. Virtually any company that has a need to screen applicants, employees or tenants. eLi Screening & Consulting, LLC doesn’t need to …
VGCC offers Two Small Business Seminars April 14
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Tuesday, April 14, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. “Are Your Ready to Run Your Business From Your Home?” will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. that day, while “Cash: The Lifeline of Your Business” will follow from 6 until 9 p.m. The location for both is Room 7107 (Building 7). Leading both seminars will be Harry Ponder of Carolina Business Services …
VGCC Warren Campus hosts one-day small business seminar on Hospitality
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a free seminar, entitled “Hospitality Habits for Small Business,” on Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. The instructor will be Crystal Smith, Warren County Director for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, which is presenting the seminar in partnership with VGCC. “One of the keys to a successful business is hospitality,” Smith said. “From entrepreneurs to employees, we have all experienced the …
Commerce Aims for Greater Broadband Access with New Pilot Program
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant Program. The program provides reimbursements to North Carolina cities, towns or villages to fund deployment of broadband connectivity to a business location that is unserved, or underserved, by necessary broadband connectivity. The purpose of this program is to enable the business to create jobs. Reimbursements in the amount of up to $10,000 per job created will be offered. The program is administered by the …
VGCC Free Seminars & Resources For Your Small Business
The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College offers free seminars and resources for your small business. Here is a sampling of what’s coming up next week: SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Herding Cats: Managing in Today’s Small Business In so many situations managing in today’s small business is like herding cats. Employees are independent—often going their own way—and don’t respond to yesterday’s authoritarian management styles. How do you motivate and …