May 5, 2008

Mark Warner is coming to Martinsville to Launch his Campaign for the U.S. Senate

When: Tuesday, May 6th at 8:30a.m.

Where: Main Street Restaurant in Uptown Martinsville
To RSVP call: 703.740.5100

email: announcement@MarkWarner2008.com, click HERE or just simply respond to this email.

Business Appreciation Luncheon
Honoring those in business who have done the extraordinary

 Speaker Introduction:
Clay Campbell
President, Martinsville Speedway

Keynote Speaker:
Jeffrey Anderson
Executive Director, Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Award Presentations:

Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation

When: Wednesday, May 14th 12 p.m.

Where: Bassett Country Club

Cost: $15/pp

Annual Meeting and Leadership Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, May 21st - 6pm - Chatmoss Country Club

 For 49 years, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Recognition Dinner has been one of the most popular gatherings of business and community leaders.  Decision-makers from both the private and public sector convene for a night of camaraderie and commemoration.

This year’s event will be superior in content, attendance and quality of speakers. 
The keynote speaker will be:

 The Honorable Mark Warner
Governor of the Commonwealth 2002-2006

Candidate for United States Senate 2008 

Once again, this event will be a joint venture with the Chamber’s Partnership of Economic Growth, an independent, yet closely aligned charitable affiliate of the Chamber of Commerce. 

Don’t wait for the invitations if you are interested in becoming a table sponsor.  As a table sponsor, you will have reserved seating and a unique opportunity to gain exposure to potential clients throughout the region.  Specifically, you will get:

Sponsorship:  ($500)

• A reserved seating for ten with corporate signage.  (Value: $400)
• A listing on a poster at the registration table.
• Recognition on the Chamber’s website and newsletter as a table sponsor.
• A listing displayed in the Annual Meeting program.

Call the Chamber at 276.632.6401 to reserve your seat today!!
Special Thanks to Official Sponsors: AEP and EMBARQ

Current Table Sponsors:

Bassett Furniture Industries

Carter Bank & Trust

The Lester Group

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation

Suntrust

Upcoming Activities:

• Lunch on the Run - Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:05pm and 1:05pm. Group walk/bike event. For information contact Activate Martinsville-Henry County at 276.638.2523 ext.204 or 331. 
• Martinsville-Henry County EDC's Office of Small and Minority Business: Small Business Focus Group Meeting Thursday, May 15th at 8:30am at the Southern Virginia Artisan Center. To sign up click HERE ,email vspencer@yesmartinsville.com or call 276.403.5940
• Women & Veterans Small Business Conference - May 15th - Virignia Western Community College. Contact Dick Ephgrave at ephgraverg@longwood.edu for more information.
• PHCC Golf Tournament - May 23rd. Benefits for PHCC Athletic Programs. Hole and Team Sponsorships available. Contact Chris Parker at 276.656.0313.
• Wal-Mart's 5th Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament for Children's Miracle Network. Four Man Captain's Choice. May 22nd - Noon - Lynwood Golf & Country Club. For more information call 276.634.5110 ext. 190.
• Martinsville, Henry & Patrick Counties Association of Realtors Annual Charity Golf Tournament - June 19, 2008 at Lynwood Golf & Country Club. Double Shotgun Starts at 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. For information call 276.666.9005.
• FAHI Business Boot Camp - June 27th 9am-1pm at the New College Institute. Register HERE or email FahiLSD@yahoo.com
• FAHI's 4th Annual Heritage Festival - June 28th - 11am-4pm at the corners of Fayette and Market Streets. Email FahiLSD@yahoo.com for more information.