Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER CONNECTION
YOUR CONNECTION TO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR AREA

DECEMBER 17, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

CHAMBER EVENTS…

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to
“Forging A New Future in 2008”
Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
January 10, 2008
RU West Conference Center
6:00pm –7:00pm Reception, Dinner at 7:00 pm, Awards Presentation to follow
Tickets are only $35.00 p.p.
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The Chamber would like to take this time to thank the following businesses and organizations for making this the largest sponsorship we have ever had for Annual Meeting.

Thank You

Reception Sponsor
Blue Ridge Copier

Gold Sponsors
Allegheny Brokerage Company Inc.
Alliant Ammunition & Powder Company, L.L.C.
Appalachian Power
BB&T Insurance
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
H.T. Bowling, Inc.
Electroplate-Rite Corporation
First 1 Bank Virginia
First National Bank
Gay and Neel, Inc.
James Hardie
Pulaski County
SunTrust Bank
Town of Dublin
Town of Pulaski

Silver Sponsors
Pulaski Community Hospital
Metal Processing, Inc.

Pewter Sponsors
BondCote Corporation
Camrett Logistics
Hoover Color Corporation
K-VA-T Food City
Sign Systems, Inc.

Photo Contest – Give us your best shot! The Pulaski County Chamber invites you to participate in a photo contest that will best depict our beautiful County. The winning photo will be displayed on the new 2008 County map! All photo submissions should be sent to the Chamber office, 4440 Cleburne Blvd., Dublin VA. 24084, or by e-mail pcchamber1@swva.net in a JPeg format. Deadline for submission is January 25, 2008.

KUDOS…
To Pulaski Brownie Troop # 17 yet again on their terrific effort during the Dublin Christmas parade on handing out goody bags filled with coupons from 22 of our stores.

NEW MEMBERS…
RA Real Estate LLC
Cat White
102 Lilly Drive
Pembroke, VA 24136
540-392-4109
Fax 540-626-6386
E-mail RARealEstateLLC@yahoo.com

Tyris Development, Inc.
Jason White
2065 Lake Vista Drive
Chrisitansburg, VA 24073
540-381-0501
Fax 540-381-5081
E-mail tyrisinc@yahoo.com

MEMBER & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS….
Announcing the Chamber Meeting Room – as a benefit of Chamber membership the Chamber is offering the availability of a small conference room on the second floor of the beautiful Pulaski County Visitor Center. To schedule a meeting, please call the Chamber office at 540-674-1991.

Pulaski Community Hospital is offering the following programs:
· Look Good Feel Better Cosmetic Program – Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:00pm – 7:00pm New River Valley Cancer Care Center

Waters Edge Gift Shop Open For Holiday Shopping- the gift shop at Claytor Lake will be open for shopping on December 22, and 23, 2007 from 9:00am – 6:00pm. For more information 540-643-2500.

Truliant Federal Credit Union – presents “Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports” workshop, on Tuesday, December 18, at the Radford Recreation Center, from 6:00 pm – 7:30pm. For more information call Marjorie Rorie, Director of Community Services at 639-5350 ext. 4152, or e-mail marjorie.rorie@truliantfcu.org.

RECOGNITION….
The Town of Pulaski is pleased to announce that the Employee of the Month for December 2007 is Jay M. Goad. Nominated for his outstanding leadership and technical skills in running the Town’s Water Filtration Plant.

The Pulaski County Featured Employee of the month for November is Mia Catron, Director of the Library in Dublin.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES….
Dish Network – is looking for energetic individuals in search of a new career. They have endless opportunities and a starting pay wage of $11-$14 an hour depending on experience. In the first year alone, you can receive an additional 22% pay increase and up to a 20% monthly bonus. Call 540-394-2603 or come by at 400 Technology Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

TOP OF THE CLASS….
Teacher of the Month is Jeff McCoy, Pulaski County High School
Employee of the Month is Gary Jarrells, custodian at Pulaski Middle School

If you have information you would like included in the Pulaski County Chamber Connection please e-mail pcchamber2@swva.net, or call (540) 674-1991 or Fax (540) 674-4163.