Meeting is part of the Southern Virginia (SOVA) regional entrepreneurship initiative, which is a joint program of the SOVA Innovation Hub and Longwood University’s Office of Community and Economic Development, funded in part by GO Virginia and the Longwood SBDC. . . . read more
The Town of Stuart and the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce are happy to announce that the “Downtown Stuart District” has been recently named to the register of Historic places on the state and national levels. . . . read more
Need help and ideas on how best to market your programs, events and services to residents of Patrick County? Join us for this Zoom lunch and learn on Wednesday June 16th at 12pm. Program is free, but registration is required. . . . read more
Stuart, Virginia— In its ongoing support of rural communities, the National Endowment for
the Arts, in partnership with the Housing Assistance Council, announces the 2021 communities taking part in its national initiative, the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design. Stuart, Virginia is one of 15 communities selected for the Design Learning Cohort in which leaders participate in peer learning. This i . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey among business members to gauge the interest and knowledge of workforce classes, training and services provided by PHCC-Workforce Development and the Virginia Career Works development board. Please take the time to fill out the survey.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is seeking input on the services that we offer and what other services would you like the Chamber to offer as budgeting and timing can allow.
2021 Patrick County Agricultural Fair
May 11, 2021
"We're Back! Your favorite fall fun week, the 68th annual Patrick County Fair, is back, bigger and better than ever. Come join us September 14-18 for a wonderful fun-filled week: rides, animals, music, bingo, fair food, the wild and woolly Demolition Derby and so much more. For our advertisers and exhibitors, the deadline to reserve your same booth is May 30, and for ads and other booths, June
The West Piedmont Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) is collaborating with several other local partners in Patrick County to bring new career exploration opportunities to the area. READ MORE..... . . . read more
Ribbon Cutting Planned for Lifespring Resource Center for Hope and Healing
April 15, 2021
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for Lifespring Resource Center for Hope and Healing, located at 220 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA. The Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27th @ 12:30 PM. The public is invited to attend. Facemasks and social distancing are encouraged.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, along with the West Piedmont Planning District Commission are sponsoring a Grant Writing Workshop via ZOOM on Wednesday, May 12th at 12:00 PM. The grant writing workshop will cover some basic do's and don'ts, technical assistance, finding resources and data, and speaking the grant language. Read More... . . . read more
PHCC Inviting Public Questions for College Presidential Candidates
April 15, 2021
Patrick Henry Community College Inviting Public Questions for College Presidential Candidates. Read More....
To help inform voters, the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and The Enterprise newspaper are partnering to solicit questions from local voters. The chamber will collect the questions via the attached Google form. A random selection of questions, will be posed to both candidates, with responses published in an upcoming edition of The Enterprise. . . . read more
Pick Up for a Picnic in Patrick County
April 1, 2021
Let's make our county a better place -- During the month of April do your part by picking up trash along the roadside near you. Post a picture of your clean up efforts to the Chamber's FB page for a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant. Orange bags are available at the Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Stuart office, or Reynolds Homestead.
The race for the Chamber Championship has been set. The nominations have been tallied and now the voting begins. Voting open from February 1 to February 12th, 2021. . . . read more
Racing into 2021 continues with the "Racing Under Caution" Awards. . . . read more
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2021
Designed especially for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The class will get you started with your social media marketing. Sponsored by Patrick Henry Community College Workforce, Economic, and Community Development. Class held at PHCC Idea Center. Cost $50. Pre-Registration required. www.ph.augusoft.net or call 276-656-5461.
