Chamber of Commerce DPC Annual Report FY2023ANNUAL REPORT
Business Government Leadership
the only way to do business.
2023
TABLe of contents
4 Highlights of Our 2023–2026Strategic Plan
STAFF9
A LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR10
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS11
3 Letter from the President & CEO
2023 INNOVATION PARTNERS AND MEDIA PARTNERS12
2023 SPONSORS14
2023: A YEAR IN REVIEW16
NEW MEMBERS18
2023 ANNUAL AWARDS19
Leadership Southside Graduates and Short-Term Cybersecurity Training Program21
23 Reasons to Join the Chamber
22 Member Snapshot
5 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
ANNE MOORE-SPARKSPRESIDENT & CEO
Your Chamber is Growing With the Region.
The continued support of our members and Innovation Partners helped the Danville Pittsylvania County
Chamber of Commerce grow in influence, programming, and value in 2023. The year was important as the
Chamber responded to the exciting rebirth of our region.
The team focused on increasing membership through the value created by more networking opportunities,
and a robust schedule of meaningful events and programming.
The top priority in 2024 is to continue to position the Chamber to meet the opportunities and challenges
coming with the rapid growth and evolution of the region. It will start with an exciting new visual identity that
will better represent where the Chamber and our region are headed. You also will see a continuing
commitment to high quality resources and relationships, networking opportunities, and programming based
on the needs of the membership. Plus, you will meet a new team member as we hire a special programs
coordinator to assist in the management of the Short-Term Cybersecurity Grant with Danville Community
College and with Chamber events and programs.
The driving force of the Chamber is our strategic plan which places a sharp focus on creating value for our
members. Take a moment to check out the progress report starting on page five which shows our
performance in 2023. Of particular pride, is that we have seen progress in all but one strategy this year.
I am excited for our shared future as we build on the foundation that expands membership value and
strengthens our impact in the community. It is both an honor and a privilege to work with the dedicated
members of the Board of Directors and Chamber staff to lead the premier advocate for business and industry
in our growing region.
Sincerely,
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Anne Moore-SparksPresident & CEO
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DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE
THE ONLY WAY TO DO BUSINESS.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCEDANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
ACCELERATE
ACCESS
INNOVATIVE
MEMBER-FOCUSED
ENERGIZE
IMPACT
VISION
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce will enhance and energize the region with an innovative, profitable business community.
MISSION
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce accelerates business growth by connecting its members to dynamic resources and networks.
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VALUES
EXCELLENCE
INTEGRITY
TRANSPARENCY
COLLABORATION
WE PROVIDE...
Talent
Innovation
CLIENTS
CHANGE
Community
Education
networking
EXCELLENCE
ACCESS TO BUSINESS
GOVERNMENTACCESS TO
LEADERSHIPACCESS TO
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Help members build and foster
to help members become more
Facilitate sector engagement.
Develop programming that contributes to the success of
micro-business.
of Chamber membership.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Engage membership in determining
Promote business and economic
as a visible part of the Chamber’s
program of work.
as part of Virginia West and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Serve as a thought leader on public
Serve as the recognized resource for
candidates and legislators.
Provide connections between
members and legislators.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
leadership programs.
professional development
Build community leadership
BRAND SUSTAINABILITY
Engage members and leadership in
support of Chamber strategies.
Grow resources through increased sponsorships and partnerships.
chamber values.
Improve use of technology for
STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2026
VALUES
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2023 Strategic Plan Progress Report
#1 BUSINESS ADVOCACY
GOAL: Own the position as the regional voice of business.
Strategy: Promote business and economic priorities with local governments as a visible part of the Chamber’s program of work.
Strategy: Participate in state level advocacy as part of Virginia West and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Strategy: Engage membership in identifying local business priorities.
Tactic: Reorganize or expand staff to include responsibility for the management of government advocacy.
Tactic: Create an active legislative committee composed of board members and interested members to examineissues, confirm priorities, and build consensus on action.
Tactic: Update members regularly on activities, actions, and positions related to local advocacy initiatives.
Tactic: Serve as a conduit for members to access information on government business initiatives.
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Tactic: Actively participate in Virginia West and Virginia Chamber of Commerce meetings and events related to legislative advocacy and the Virginia General Assembly.
Tactic: Meet intentionally and regularly with your state delegates and senators to be recognized as the voice of business.
Tactic: Survey members annually on business priorities particularly regarding community development, regulation, and legislation.
Tactic: Survey members intermittently using social media platforms Substantial Progress
Strategy: Engage membership in determining state-level legislative
Tactic: Utilize the legislative committee to examine issues and confirm priorities.
Tactic: Share Virginia West newsletters (or offer an opt-in) with members.
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
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Tactic: Evaluate existing programs for effectiveness and efficiency in helping members make connections.
Tactic: Make quality relationship-building a consistent part of in-person Chamber events.
Tactic: Utilize technology to help make connections among members through website features and web programming.
Strategy: Serve as a thought leader on public policy and business priorities through a platform of shared learning.
Substantial progresshas been madeTactic: Hold forums or educational opportunities, virtually or in-person, to explain and/or explore public policy and/or business priorities. (Examples: explanation on new regulations, speaker experts, candidate debates)
Tactic: Issue op-eds on business issues and serve as a media resource.Substantial progress has been made
#1 BUSINESS ADVOCACY (continued)
Strategy: Focus on opportunities that help members build and foster business relationships.
On track to achievelong-term goal
On track to achievelong-term goal
Substantial progresshas been made
#2 BUSINESS SUPPORT
GOAL: Create and provide value to members.
Tactic: Create a new member orientation package provided to all new members. The package should include messaging on “How to Get the Most from Your Chamber Membership.”
Tactic: Include ideas on how to benefit from the Chamber in monthly newsletters.
Tactic: Revamp the orientation webinar to focus on benefits of membership.
Tactic: Utilize the Chamber ambassador program to connect with new members during their first year.
Strategy: Increase understanding of benefits of Chamber membership.
Completed
Not on trackto achieve goal
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
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Tactic: Reorganize Board of Directors structure to align with strategic priorities.
Tactic: Use committee structure to actively engage Board members.
Tactic: Engage Board members in membership recruitment and fund-raising with annual goals.
Tactic: Keep Board members knowledgeable on best practices, community development, leadership strategies, etc. by intentionally sharing third-party data and information.
Strategy: Strengthen role of Board members through education and professional development.
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong-term goal
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
#3 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
GOAL: Claim the position as the recognized source of leaders in the community.
Strategy: Strengthen and grow existing leadership programs.
Tactic: Continue to improve the experience of Leadership Southside.
Tactic: Create an Ambassador program to support Chamber goals and help members build relationships.
Tactic: Activate WE Lead and YP programs and structure to use members in leadership and programming roles.
On track to achievelong-term goal
Not on trackto achieve goal
Substantial progresshas been made
#4: BRAND SUSTAINABILITY
GOAL: Be a model of operational and program excellence and recognized as the region’s premier business organization.
Strategy: Continue to grow membership.
Tactic: Develop a branding campaign to promote the value of the Chamber to business growth includingtargeting to businesses in Pittsylvania County.
Tactic: Deliberately expand messaging and programming to include Pittsylvania County.
On track to achievelong-term goal
On track to achievelong-term goal
Strategic Plan Progress Report (Cont’d)
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong term goal
On track to achievelong term goal
Tactic: Create a 12-month calendar of Chamber events to better inform members and encourage engagement.
Tactic: Create a volunteer group of Ambassadors who will systematically meet/contact members to collect intelligence that can inform Chamber initiatives, provide business feedback to economic development officials, and engage members to improve retention.
(continued)
Completed
Completed
Completed
Not On Track
Substantial progresshas been made
Substantial progresshas been made
Strategy: Update branding, identity and communications package to reflect chamber values.
Tactic: Re-envision the Chamber’s graphic identity and color palette.
Tactic: Redesign communication tools and create new tools as necessary.
Tactic: Create an internal annual communications calendar document to ensure effective communications with members.
Tactic: Utilize social media as an integral part of the communications strategy.
Tactic: Evaluate contracting for a media manager to handle social, targeted online marketing, and mass communications.
#4: BRAND SUSTAINABILITY
Strategy shiftunder construction
Tactic: Improve understanding and utility of Chamber Master to seamlessly connect with members.
Tactic: Use Chamber Master to collect intelligence on member engagement and use that information to inform marketing initiatives and increase engagement.
Tactic: Create the framework for an online dashboard of key indicators of activity and finances.
Tactic: Use indicators to inform future decisions.
Tactic: Use indicators to set performance goals.
Tactic: Include dashboard data and year-to-year trends in annual reports to the membership.
Strategy: Improve use of technology for connecting with members and generating revenue.
Strategy: Identify, monitor, and communicate key indicators of Chamber activity and financial health.
Strategy: Engage members and leadership in support of Chamber strategies.
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Meet Our Staff
Anne Moore-Sparkspresident & ceo CHRISTY HARPERDirector of Member Engagement Crystal HairstonDirector of Operations
anne@dpchamber.org
434.836.6990
Christy@dpchamber.org
434.836.6990
crystal@dpchamber.org
434.836.6990
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A Letter From the Board Chair
Dear Member,
This past year has been another exciting period of growth and transformation for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. Anne
Moore-Sparks, in her first full year as President and CEO of the Chamber, has developed a talented and dedicated team with Christy Harper, Director
of Member Engagement, and Crystal Hairston, Director of Operations. This formidable trio has been very busy expanding our membership base, our
Innovations Partners, and our program offerings. All three women are focused on serving our broad base of membership and geography. We have
hosted events in all parts of Danville and Pittsylvania County and made many new friends.
As referenced above, the Chamber has seen increased revenue due to increasing its membership, improving retention, and building a stronger base
of Innovation Partners. The investments made by the Chamber with the sale of building proceeds continue to increase and the Chamber staff has been
fiscally responsible with expenses. The Finance Committee and Executive Committee review the investment reports quarterly with the financial
analysts. In addition, the Chamber, in partnership with Danville Community College, secured a grant for Cybersecurity training that brings in additional
revenue and develops an area of expertise for the region which will pay further dividends in the future as a recruiting base for cybersecurity and
technology companies. Shannon Hair, our incoming Chair-Elect, and his colleagues at Danville Community College were integral in the successful grant
application. Our financial position has never been stronger.
Our strategic vision for the Chamber to be recognized as the premier advocate for business and industry in the region has taken major strides forward
this year and we are poised to continue our progress. We have a dedicated Board of Directors and staff that are harnessing our relationships and
resources to support and engage businesses and industry, always keeping our core values—excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation—at the
forefront.
As we look ahead to 2024, we see new opportunities to engage our membership and help transform our region. Our diverse board reflects the
traditional and modern businesses that are investing in the fertile region of Danville and Pittsylvania County, and our staff is poised to take advantage
of these opportunities. On behalf of the Board and the Chamber staff, thank you for your Chamber membership. Your support of our mission and
programs enriches fellow member businesses and bolsters the continued success of the revitalization of our expanding business community. It has been
a pleasure and privilege to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors, working alongside Anne, Christy, Crystal and the Board of Directors. 2024
promises to be an even better year for the Chamber and the region.
W. Huntington Byrnes
2023 Chair, Board of Directors
With best regards,
Hunter ByrnesChair
Infinity Global
Varun SadanaIncoming Chair
The Launch Place
Shannon HairVice Chair
Danville Community College
Educational Foundation
Michael JonesImmediate Past Chair
Intertape Polymer Group
R.J. WeaverTreasurer
First National Bank
Chris Albrecht
Caesars Virginia
Director
Brian Bradner
Dewberry
Director
David Cumbo
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Director
Dan Davis
APL Logistics
Director
Rachel del Campo Gatewood
River District Consulting Group
Director
Mary Hammock
Farm Credit of the Virginias
Director
Mark Jones
Pittsylvania County School System
Director
Christine Markowitz
SOVAH Health
Director
John Settle
American National Bank
Director
Charlie Vaden
Columbia Forest Products
Director
Scott Waller
Truist Investment Services, Inc
Director
Kristin Worsham
Retired Certified Public Accountant
Director
Tammy Wright-Warren
W&W Luxury Limousine Service
Director
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Investments in the Chamber have never been more essential to accelerating business growth. Innovation Partners give members
increased exposure and enable the Chamber to enhance and energize programs that create the environment for our members to be
successful.
IPs are recognized as leaders in the business community because they understand that the Chamber is the most effective vehicle for
helping to position Danville and Pittsylvania County as one of the best examples of resilience, perseverance, and reinvention in Virginia
and the United States.
If you would like to invest in the future of Danville and Pittsylvania County:
$15,000$25,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500
Innovation Partners
Visit www.dpchamber.org/innovationpartners
Contact Christy Harper, Director of Member Engagement, at chamber@dpchamber.org
If you would like to join this exclusive group and invest in the future of Danville and Pittsylvania County:
Gateway Health is proud to support the Chamber’s work to expand and
enhance our region’s business community by being an Innovation Partner.
We are a regional company with a national reach and the Chamber has
been an integral part of our marketing to grow our business presence. As
an Innovation Partner we are very excited to be a part of the Chamber’s
efforts and be able to support our community!
Heather Satterfield
Gateway Health
Member since 2001
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2023 Media Partners
2023 Innovation Partners
$15,000
$5,000+
$7,500
$2,500+
F O R E ST P RODUC TS
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Annual Awards Ceremony: Hitachi, Caesars, Sovah Health, Martinsville Speedway, Robert Woodall, URW, W&W Luxury Limousine Service, Gateway Health, Marlow Services, Danville Distributing, Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Annual Membership Meeting: Comcast Business, Sovah Health, Gateway Health, JTI, Marlow Services, Elite Pest Control
Business@Breakfast: Economic Update with Tom Barkin, American National Bank & Trust Company
Candidate Forums: The Chatham Star Tribune, Pittsylvania County Schools
Leadership Southside: Katie Beach Consulting, River District Consulting Group, Epstein Clark Consulting, Mountain Valley Pipeline
Legislative Breakfast: SoVA Legal, W&W Luxury Limousine Service
Manufacturing Roundtable: Genedge
Politikin & Pig Pickin’: Danville Toyota, Columbia Forest, Danville Distributing
Racial Equity Institute Groundwater Training: Danville Regional Foundation
WE Lead: Danville Toyota
2023 SPONSORS
Thank you to these members who supported the Chamber’s mission by sponsoring events.
““The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of
Commerce held four candidate forums at locations
throughout Pittsylvania County for those running
for seats on the Board of Supervisors, Clerk of
Court, and the Chatham Town Council. The events
were well organized and more importantly, it gave
county voters the opportunity to engage directly
with candidates. I thank the Chamber for
organizing this forum and advocating for citizens
and businesses in our community.
Darrell DaltonChairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
One of the greatest benefits of Leadership Southside for me was the
opportunity to reconnect with my community on a deeper level. The
Danville-Pittsylvania County that I left many years ago is not the same
as the one in which I have returned. Leadership Southside empowers
its participants to be a part of the transformation of the region through
small business ownership, engaging in local government, strengthening
non-profit networks, and by teaching us that leadership does not have
to be just a title. Leadership is a personal characteristic that activates
all levels of an organization and within our other endeavors. As such,
Leadership Southside serves as a premier resource for economic
development, and I am proud to be among its alumni!
Dr. Tonitta Davis McNealProgram Director for Online Business Programs, Averett University
Member since 2001
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American National Bank & Trust CompanyAssociation of Engineers – Danville ChapterColumbia Forest ProductsDanville OtterbotsDavis’ Automotive Restoration, LLCDewberry
Goodyear Tire and Rubber CompanyHarris, Harvey, Neal & Co.Henniges AutomotiveHitachi EnergyIntertape Polymer GroupRiverStreet Networks
Solex ArchitectureThe Bee HotelURW Community Federal Credit Union (Lowes Drive)Womack Publishing / Star Tribune
Primary Team Sponsors:
Reception Sponsor:
Hitachi EnergyJEB International Tobacco Company JTI Leaf Services, LLC Mountain Valley Pipeline Sovah Health-DanvilleUnique Industries
Signature Sponsors:
2 Witches Winery & BreweryArlene Creasy (In Memory of Laurie Moran)Axxor, N.A.Berry Hill ResortCaesars VirginiaCharles Anderson Lawn Care ServiceChatham Star TribuneCheckered PigCrema & VineDanville DistributingDanville Toyota
DCC Educational FoundationDon’s Auto RecyclingFarm Credit of the VirginiasFirst National BankFood LionFour Season Pest ControlFour Seasons Pest ControlGateway HealthHitachi EnergyKaren’s HallmarkKickback Jacks
Main Street Art CollectiveMarlow Services, LLCMe’s Burgers & BrewsMecklenburg Electric CooperativeRamsey YeattsRiverStreet NetworksRobert Woodall ChevroletSolex ArchitectureThe Bee HotelVIRVisit Sosi
Other Sponsors:
2023 SPONSORS
Laurie S. Moran Chamber Classic Golf Tournament:
Annual Awards Ceremony 2023Annual Membership Meeting with Sonya Waddell, Vice President and Economist for Regional and Community Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondBusiness After Hours: Access to networking opportunities for members of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and a marketing tool for the sponsor. o First Citizens Bank (Chatham Branch)o Motley’s Mill Waterfall Estateo Farm Credit of the Virginiaso Danville Toyotao Martinsville Speedway Business@Breakfast: Access to the most current regional and state information impacting the business communityo 2023 Economic Update with Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmondo 2023 Legislative Update with Delegate Danny Marshall, Delegate Les Adams, Senator Frank Ruff, and Matt Hall with the Office of the Attorney GeneralChamber 101 - Access to an understanding of how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber membership to accelerate your business's growth.In the Know: Member to Member Webinars 1. Society for HR Management – From the Desk of SHRM with Christy Oakes, President of Southside SHRM2. ExTRA – Expanding Talent Through Registered Apprenticeship with Natori Neal, IALR3. T-Mobile – T-Mobile Story & Hometown Grant Opportunities with Ashley Womack, Rural Market Manager4. Danville Police Department – FUSUS Security Program with Lieutenant Erica Land5. Rudy’s Girl Media – Maximizing Marketing Platforms with Rudy’s Girl MediaManufacturing Roundtable: Access to intentional networking with executives to discuss opportunities and challenges in the manufacturing sector.Morning Brew: Access to intentional networking to share your business’s message with business and community leaders.o Danville Community College o United Way of Danville Pittsylvania Countyo Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority o The Bee Hotel
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2023: a year in review
Business Events
o First National Bank (Danville location)o Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford Houseo Gateway Healtho The Bee Hotelo URW
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2023: a year in review
Leadership Southside Class of 2023In May 2023, 26 participants graduated from Leadership Southside as part of the 2022-2023 cohort. In August of 2023, 35 participants started the program as part of the 2023-2024 cohort. This is the largest class in the history of the program.
LEADERSHIP Events
GOVERNMENT
2023 Legislative Agenda
2023 VA West Coalition Legislative Agenda
Pittsylvania County Candidate Forums
How to Run for Public Office Workshop
Politikin’ and Pig Pickin’ – An informal event giving voters the opportunity to meet those running for office in Pittsylvania County.
Events
2,745
Attendees
65
Events IN 2023
Open for Business: Access to new and growing businesses in the region through ribbon cuttings and open houses.10-Ten Restaurant & LoungeBojangles (Blairs)Brittany Cody Dance StudioCity StorageDavis Heating Cooling Plumbing ElectricDesign To A “T”Fab’s Family Medical TransportGlobal Home FurnishingsHampton InnJalicienseRev Up Danville Pittsylvania County – Access to grant funding for businesses opening or expanding in the City of Danville, outside of the River District, and Pittsylvania County. WE Lead – Access to energizing programs that develop leadership skills and build professional network for women in business.Embracing Courageous Leadership Book Read: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Knyla Harris and Ty Nicole PhotographyLush and LoungeRiseSandy’z CornerState Farm Tricia GammonSundae School Selfie StudioT-Mobile (Chatham)Tiny TownURW (Sovah Branch)
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Bealls/Home Centric
Beauty and Wellness Center
Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center
Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc
Bodied by K, LLC
Brittany Cody Dance Company
Bucks N Bass Caswell Outdoors
Buitoni Food Company
Caring with Compassion
Calm Source
Cirrus Construction, Inc.
City Storage Danville
Comcast Business
Crossroads Treatment Center
Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing& Electric
Davis' Automotive Restoration, LLC
Design To A 'T', LLC
Eckerd Connects
Elizabeth Ware Realtors
Eskey & Associates Realty
Exotic World
Fab's Family Medical Transport
Fitz Catering Company
Fitz Over Food
Fox Consulting
GCS Electronics & Communications
Globe Life Liberty National Division
Grifols Biomat Danville
Guns Gear & Ammo
Hairston's Insurance
Hauser Realty Group
HD Transportation LLC
Heritage Towers Apartments
Jaliciense Restaurant
John Settle
KatieDid Florals and Events
King's Grant Life Plan Community
Lester Building Supply, A member of The
Lester Group
Lindsay Bartlett
Links Coffee House
Lowe's Home Improvement
Main Street Art Collective
Manasco Realty
Martinsville Speedway
Mélange Production
Meraki Lash and Body, LLC
Michaels Store
Mountain Valley Brewing
Nicholas Drone Service, LLC
NW Technology EngineeringConsultants LLC
Once Upon a Child
Pareshbhai and Sons Investment LLC
Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation
Polynt Composites USA Inc.
Pruden & Main
R3 Fitness
Reevl
Relation Insurance
Revstat
River District Golf & Social, LLC
Rogers Heating & Cooling
Russell Cellular Verizon
SaVida Health
Site Collaborative
SPCA of Pittsylvania County
Sundae School Selfie Studio
T-Mobile
Ten 10 Restaurant & Lounge
The Artist Way Cafe
The Holbrook Hotel
The Joint Chiropractic
The Literacy Lab
The Little House Esthetics, LLC
The Phillips Group Inc.
Tiffany’s Sweets & Things LLC
Tiny Town Golf
Town of Chatham, VA
Trey Belcher Training LLC
Uncle Al’s LLC
Who Set The Standards Nonprofit / William Pace
Wright Memorial Event Center
New Members
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NEW MEMBERSIN 2023
YourChamberis Growing.
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2023 Annual awards
[At left]
Cassie Williams Jones, Averett University
Connor Hudson, American National Bank
Evelyn Riley, Dan River Nonprofit Network
Dr. Jerry Wallace, Danville Community College
Lanie Davis, Danville Public Schools
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PACE AWARDS
PINNACLEAWARD
Danville Life Saving Crew
PINNACLE SmallBusiness AWARD
Danville Otterbots
CHAMBERCHAMPION
Bobby Wilkerson
From the moment the Danville Otterbots were born, we've operated with one
goal: to be a true Community Champion. Being honored as the 2023 Pinnacle
Small Business of the Year is equally humbling and gratifying for our staff, our
players, and our fans. We are proud to be members of the Danville Pittsylvania
County Chamber of Commerce and are pleased to share paramount operational
values: Community First, Community Forward!
Austin ScherGeneral Manager,Danville OtterbotsMember since 2021
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[At left]
Chasity Phillips, Little Bird Daycare
Connor Finney, The Little House Esthetics
LaShawn Walker, The Heritage Salon & Co.
Nicholas Carty, Nicholas Drone Services
Stephen Barrow, Hammer Hill Computers
Terri Fitzgerald, Fitz Over Food
Trey Belcher, Trey Belcher Training
Tyler Harrell, Design To A ‘T’, LLC
2023 Annual awards
2023 REVUP Winners
Access to grant funding for businesses opening or expanding in the City of Danville, outside of the River District, and Pittsylvania County.
The Rev Up program is funded by the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem.
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Leadership Southside Graduates
Adrian Badgett
Pittsylvania County Public
Library, Gretna Branch
Allison Petty
American National Bank
Alyssa Turner
River District Association
Amanda Hylton
The Institute for Advanced
Learning and Research
April Neal
Danville Fire Department
Austin Bunn
Ballad Brewing
Brandi Turner
Sovah Pulmonary Clinic
Brandie Kendrick
Danville PittsylvaniaCommunity Services
Courtney Dixon
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company
Elli Whitehead
River District Consulting
Gregory Hairston
Danville Family YMCA
Hannah Barker
Center for Early Success
Irving Perez
American National Bank
Jacob Taylor
The Institute for Advanced
Learning and Research
Jessica Rose Hayes
Epic Health Partners
Johnny West
Danville Police Department
Lauren Parks
Blush and Glow Spa
Laurie Weaver
City of Danville
Michelle Wilkerson
Danville Sheriff’s Office
Quincey Logan
Epic Health Partners
Ridge Williamson
Negril Inc.
Thomas Clark
Supply Resources
Tonitta McNeal
Averett University
Tracey McCall
Movement Mortgage
Vanessa Scearce
Boys & Girls Clubs of
the Danville Area
Short-Term Cybersecurity TrainingProgram at DCC
In 2022, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and
Danville Community College partnered to secure an $850,000
Department of Labor grant. The grant provides funding for a
16-week cybersecurity training program at DCC. The first cohort
began in August 2023 and on December 4, 2023, 16 students
completed the program. The students will now take their
certifications for CompTIA A+.
Photo Credit: Abby Karavanic-DCC
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Businesses at a glancE: Employee COunt
Member Snapshot
563Members
21,775MemberEmployees
More than
*as reported by our members
0-5Employees
6-10Employees
11-25Employees
26-50Employees
Businesses at a glancE: Categories
Advertising and Media
Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Automotive and Marine
Business and Professional Services
Computers and Telecommunications
Construction Equipment and Contractors
Family, Community and Civic Organizations
Finance and Insurance
Government, Education and Individuals
Health Care
Home and Garden
Industrial Supplies and Services
Lodging and Travel
Manufacturing, Production and Wholesale
Personal Services and Care
Pets and Veterinary
Public Utilities and Environment
Real Estate, Moving and Storage
Restaurants, Food and Beverages
Shopping and Specialty Retail
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
51-100Employees
101-150Employees
151-240 Employees
250+ Employees
credibility
Enhance your business’ reputation among customers and the business community.
2 Relationships
Build a network that will build your business.
3 visibility
increase awareness of your business.
5 government advocacy
Ensure your business’ interests are represented at the local, state and federal levels.
4 education
Develop skills and knowledge for you and your employees with
professional trainings at affordable prices and convenient locations.
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reasons
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chamber
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