Please consider supporting Patrick County's Dolly Parton Imagination Library through your generous donation. This year, we are excited to announce that up to $2000 in donations will be MATCHED by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and local business community.
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) and Friends of Southwest Virginia, in partnership with local organizations like the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), Patrick County Economic Development, and Henry County Parks & Recreation, are launching the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Planning Project as part of the larger Gateway to Southwest Virginia. . . . read more
Make plans to spend time with us at Hometown Christmas on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. There’s no better place to be this holiday season than in your own hometown, and no better way to get in the spirit of the season than by participating in some of many events scheduled throughout our county. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and the Reynolds Homestead are excited to announce this year's Lunch with Leaders event will be held on November 20th, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Star Theatre, located at 318 Patrick Avenue in Stuart. This ever-popular event with local leaders is a community favorite. . . . read more
The best gifts are those given from the heart and there is no shortage of opportunities awaiting you this holiday season. The 2024 Patrick County Christmas Cheer campaign is now in full swing, and we are seeking individuals and organizations to bring smiles to children’s faces and restore hope to families in need. . . . read more
Congratulations to Hall Hammerheads Baseball on winning the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce's table decoration award during the 9th Annual Stuart Spooktacular
Thank you to the Fab Lab at P&HCC's Thomas P Dalton IDEA Center for creating the award.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veteran's Day. The Chamber will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 9:00 a.m. Remembering and honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their service to our country, and gratitude for our freedom.
The votes are in!!
Congratulations to the following --
First Place: Tax Scarecrow by the Visit Patrick County, VA Treasurers' office with 27% of the vote.
Second Place: Piedmont Community Services with their Piedmont Peanuts display at 15% of the vote.
Third Place: West Piedmont Planning District Commission with their Moonshine Mountain Spirits Heritage Trail with 13% of the vote.
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Rebecca Adcock, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and long-time Stuart Farmers’ Market promoter, along with Sarah Wray, Community Engagement, Partnership, and Program Manager at Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead have been selected to present at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Farmers’ Market Conference, slated for November 13-15. . . . read more
Stuart Spooktacular is scheduled for Thursday, October 31st, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Come and enjoy this free community event where kids are welcome to trick-or-treat up and down Main Street Stuart in Patrick County and have fun in a safe environment! Businesses wishing to participate and pass out candy, sign up at: https://bit.ly/2024spooktacular . . . read more
ONLINE registration for the parade is open now!! Head to bit.ly/PCChristmasParade2024 to get signed up for the 52nd annual Patrick County Christmas Parade, held on Saturday, December 7 at 2 PM.
REGISTRATION FEES: $20 PER vehicle/float/walking group, $5 horse.
Call the Chamber 276-694-6012 for paper copy.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 21st, 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Calling all NEWCOMERS to the area! We'd love to celebrate you & give you an opportunity to meet others! Making connections can sometimes be hard in a new place!
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Rebecca Adcock, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has been selected to participate in the 2025 Community Investment Training through the Rural Investment Collaborative initiative. . . . read more
We are excited to announce our third Career Fair for PCHS Senior class students on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the PCHS main gym. . . . read more
The local IRS Stakeholder Liaisons in Virginia have partnered with the SBA-Richmond District Office to facilitate a series of free virtual workshop for small business owners this fall. Listed below are the workshops being offered. SBA Small Business Administration - https://www.sba.gov/events.
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Asheville, N.C. – The Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 11. This includes the 198 miles of the scenic byway from Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia Route 685 - Skyview Drive/Turkey Ridge Road (near Fancy Gap): . . . read more
While Patrick County and our immediate neighbors are fortunate to have little damage due to Hurricane Helene, the same cannot be said for our Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Western North Carolina communities. I encourage everyone to keep them in your prayers as they start the long road to recovery. If you feel led to donate, here are some suggestions: . . . read more
The Chamber would like to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Depot Station located at 407 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, on Friday, October 18th, at 12:00 noon. Come and join us in welcoming our newest business in downtown Stuart.
In an effort to consolidate all the great Halloween events in Patrick County, please take a few minutes to fill out our form on the Chamber's website so that the Chamber can create a master list. Calling all Trunk or Treats, Haunted trails, School fall festivals, and any other safe Halloween events. . . . read more
In partnership with the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Tech's Reynolds Homestead recently announced that applications for Leadership Patrick County are now available. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. The Chamber will reopen on Tuesday, October 15th, at 9:00 a.m.
It’s that time of year. The last remainder of the garden is being harvested. The Scarecrows have done their job all summer, now it’s time to bring them to businesses and public locations around the county. The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back the Scarecrow and Monster Contest. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dynamis Submission Grappling, on Thursday, September 19th, at 4:00 p.m. Dynamis Submission Grappling is located at 302 Patrick Avenue, Stuart. Everyone is invited to attend.
Burton Scores His First Cup Win, and the Wood Brothers’ 100th, in Dramatic Daytona Finish. Harrison Burton outdueled veteran Kyle Busch on the final lap of an Overtime finish of Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway to score his first career Cup Series victory and the 100th for his Wood Brothers team.
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We are happy to continue our partnership with Step Inc, Stuart Rotary and One Family Productions in offering this program to the children of Patrick County. To date we have 331 kids enrolled. Please contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and/or Patrick County Library to enroll new children, birth to five years of age. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Chamber will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day holiday. Enjoy time with family and friends and enjoy our beautiful Patrick County.
Invitation for any and all Chamber members to attend the monthly Chamber Board meeting Tuesday, September 10th. Come learn about all the events and programs the Chamber of Commerce is assisting with. Meet and greet with board members 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A light lunch will be provided with the meeting starting at 12:00 pm. RSVP please.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resources to new members and existing members of our business community. For additional information, please call the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce at 276-694-6012 or email us at director@patrickchamber.com.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tony's Pizza, Thursday, August 22, at 11:00 a.m. Tony's Pizza is located at 402 Patrick Avenue, downtown Stuart. Everyone is invited to attend.
Let your voice be heard. Join STEP, Inc. and Patrick County for a walk in public meeting on Friday, August 23rd from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at STEP, Inc. located at 4559 Wayside Road, Stuart, VA.
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024) – Over 200 tourism professionals gathered on Tuesday at the fifth annual Celebrate Tourism Summit at the Wytheville Meeting Center, which was presented by Visit Wytheville, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and Friends of Southwest Virginia. Congratulations Patrick County!
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Come network with the Chamber at Primitive Coffee Antique Market and Bakery in Meadows of Dan, 2577 Jeb Stuart Hwy, on Wednesday, August 21st, 8 AM to 10 AM. Just come by and say hi! We look forward to seeing you and talking with you.
Patrick & Henry Community College has been awarded a $176,267.00 grant from the Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation to increase Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training programming by offering HEO courses in Patrick County. "We are pleased to partner with Patrick & Henry Community College to provide resources for the Heavy Equipment Operator Training program in Patrick County." . . . read more
Borrowing Basics 101 with Justin Lewis, People Incorporated. Date: Wednesday, July 31st. Time: 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. From People Inc. which serves Patrick County. Free Virtual Borrowing Basics for those people interested in starting a business. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a seven-year anniversary with director Rebecca Adcock. We would like to share just a few of those accomplishments with you and say "thank you" to all the businesses, organizations, non-profits, individuals and board of directors that have made this possible.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has copies of the Patrick County Fair Exhibitor's 2024 Guidelines available.
Fair Dates: September 10th through September 14th. . . . read more
Help us fill in our Holiday calendar with all our small business promotions and special events. Come join us. Local Businesses and Civic Groups/Non-Profits: Monday, August 19th at P&HCC Stuart Location. Time: 8am to 10am, coffee and pastries provided. This event is free, but please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/PCXMasplanning . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Chamber will reopen on Monday, July 8th at 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. There will be fireworks display at DeHart Park on Thursday, July 4th, 9:30 p.m.
The State VA250 committee invites all communities to participate in a statewide bell-ringing ceremony on July 4th at precisely 5:00 p.m. . . . read more
June 19th — also known as Juneteenth, or the nation’s second Independence Day — commemorates the end of slavery in the nation.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in corporation with Patrick County Parks & Recreation installed a Free Little Library by the kiosk at the Mayo River Rail Trail parking lot. This lending library is available to the public to take a book and leave book. The river is a great place to sit and read for a bit. . . . read more
Our Spring 2024 Patrick County Magazine is flying off the shelves. We hope you are enjoying the articles. We are busy working on Fall 2024 and are now taking ad reservations for the edition. Don't delay and secure your ad spot today.
Deadline for reservation is July 1st, 2024. . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce remembering Memorial Day, “Enjoy your holiday, make it a safe and enjoyable one, but please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, June 6th. Location: The Gerald L. Baliles and Richard S. Reynolds, Sr., Learning Center, Patrick & Henry Community College, 221 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart, VA. Join us at Business After Hours and learn more about the programs offered at Patrick and Henry Community College's Patrick County site.
THANK YOU to all the businesses who call Patrick County Home! Celebrating Business Appreciation Month! Join the Chamber at our local coffee shops for asking questions, resources and networking on Monday, May 20th at Primitive Coffee (Meadows of Dan), Tuesday, May 21st at Uptown Stagecoach (Stuart), Thursday, May 23rd at Boyd's (Ararat), and Friday, May 24th at Crossroads (Woolwine).
A ribbon cutting hosted by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce was held on Friday May 10 for new business, Sweet Water Trading Company LLC. This new retail store is located at 334 Patrick Avenue in downtown Stuart. This store is purveyors of gemstones, minerals and natural arts (handmade and handcrafted arts from the earth).They also have a selection of tapestries, wood &stone carvings, pottery . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce would like to wish all "Mother's" a very Happy Mother's Day! There are lots of events, dinners and more for you to enjoy!
MRW Ethic Certification Training Program will be held at P&HCC - Patrick County Site. Thanks to a grant from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). Training is free for employers and workforce partners. Pre-Registration Required: 276-656-5483. . . . read more
A sincere "Thank You" to everyone who participated in Pick-Up Patrick. Winners Announced: Meadows of Dan Ruritans, Woods Cold Storage, Ararat Ruritans, Stuart Ruritans, Caring Hearts Free Clinic, Dan River Park, Hall Hammerheads Baseball 9U Team, Pickle & Ash, Blue Ridge Ozone Baseball, and Woolwine Ruritans
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive housing study conducted in collaboration with the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech (VCHR) and HousingForward Virginia (HFV). This study aims to address housing challenges and develop sustainable housing solutions for the region.
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Have you ever thought about starting your own business but need a checklist to get you going? Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Longwood Small Business Development Center invites local entrepreneurs to an informational session on Tuesday, April 23rd starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Patrick & Henry Community College - Stuart Site. . . . read more
Learn from local, regional and state representatives as they share information and resources for businesses and community partners to create and expand work-based learning opportunities within individual businesses. April 29th, 10:30 am - 12 pm.
Location: Patrick & Henry Community College, Stuart Site - Community Room.
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Roanoke, VA - SilverLining Design was recognized on March 2nd at the Western Virginia American Advertising Awards, winning a Silver ADDY Award in the Print Advertising category for their design of Patrick County Tourism's advertisement in the 2023 Virginia Travel Guide. . . . read more
The Patrick County Economic Summit was held on February 28, 2024, hosted by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and Reynolds Homestead. The Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement was contracted to provide facilitation and surveying to gain a better understanding of local business needs and challenges. This event hosted businesses with twenty-five or more employees. Pre and p . . . read more
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Patrick County Greenteam, Patrick County Tourism and EMI Security is pleased to announce the return of Pick-Up Patrick. This countywide initiative is to encourage individuals, schools, clubs and organizations to help clean up their community by cleaning up the roadsides and waterways. . . . read more
Congratulations to the seven community teams selected for Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative (AGCI) 2024! . . . read more
In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach and/or cultural significance. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses. . . . read more
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for CPB Behavioral Therapy and Advocacy, LLC on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:30 PM. Location: 135 North Main Street, Stuart, VA. Come help us celebrate the expansion of CPB Behavioral Therapy and Advocacy, LLC.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with One Family Productions is pleased to announce the first Business After Hours of 2024 at The Star Theatre on Thursday, March 7, 5pm to 7pm. . . . read more
The Office of Tourism will be hosting our Annual Tourism Summit on April 8th at the Fayerdale Hall, located at Fairy Stone State Park. We invite everyone in the tourism field to come out and learn about tourism and its impact on our community. Registration begins at 9:30am and the Summit will run from 10:00am until 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP by March 27th to reserve your seat.
Don't forget to set your clocks one hour forward - "Spring Forward"
Community Survey
Patrick County is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive community survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from residents to guide future decisions. This initiative reflects the county's commitment to ensuring that the voices of its population are heard.
This survey covers a wide range of local government topics. Residents are encouraged to participate. . . . read more
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