The Weekly
 Friday July 23, 2010

Chamber Calendar

Issues & EGGS

Speaker: David Block, Pine Street Insurance Services

Health Care Reform & the Impact on Small Businesses

August 4, 8:00 a.m.

The Gateway Club

$10 Chamber Members, $15 for non-Members

$5 to attend without breakfast

Click HERE to register today.

Ribbon Cutting

Wheels Through Time Museum

August 12, 11 a.m.

62 Vintage Lane , Maggie Valley

Join the Chamber as we Celebrate the Grand  Re-Opening of the Wheels Through Time Museum.

Early Registration Prizes Available!

August 21, 2010

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center

Take your passion for cycling to a new level during the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce Blue Ridge Breakaway. The August ride will feature a Century, a Metric Century, a 40 mile ride and a 24 mile ride. There will be something for riders of all skill levels.

Visit www.blueridgebreakaway.com for additional information and registration. Cycling enthusiasts click HERE for flyer to forward to fellow cyclists.

BPFB Adds Haywood County EDC to BIG program for county

Joins Wcu on business impact study for Haywood county chamber of commerce

BluePrints for Business has broadened the base of its Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program for the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce by adding the participation of the Haywood County Economic Development Commission to the project. The commission joins the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, Western Carolina University College of Business and the Asheville firm to conduct an economic impact study on the effects of the recession in Haywood County and plotting plans for economic recovery. After building a blue ribbon advisory committee the study will begin this fall.

 BluePrints for Business, a strategic business consulting firm in Asheville, funded the BIG Program, valued at $50,000, to help Chamber members find new ways to meet the challenges of today's business environment. Measuring the impact of current recession will help businesses in the county better understand what they can do to stabilize and move forward. 

"We are pleased to add the Haywood County Economic Development Commission and its perspective to the study," said Tim Barrett, principal consultant and president, BPFB. "As local businesses plot their strategies for recovery based on all the data we gather from interviews and analysis, they will need additional resources to implement their plans." 

The study will begin with teams from the WCU College of Business working with BluePrints for Business and the Economic Development Commission to interview local businesses to gather data on the effects of the recession. The data will be used to help formulate action plans for each business as part of the Haywood County community. 

"The study fits our mission, which is to foster a healthy and prosperous economy and quality of life for our community through the development of capital investment, job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities while supporting existing business and industry," said Mark B. Clasby, Haywood County EDC executive director. "As the study develops and action items emerge, we have resources to help county businesses start moving in the right direction."

The Chamber Has A New Home!

28 Walnut Street, Waynesville

The Chamber has completed our move and we are officially settling into our new home. Located on the corner of Walnut and Main Street, in the Historic Stringfield/McDarris Home our new space is an accommodating retreat for visitors and chamber members alike. All are encouraged to stop by for a visit and grab a rocking chair for a relaxing "Carolina moment". We look forward to seeing each and every one of you!

As a reminder to our Chamber Member Businesses:

 Please update our physical address in your records. We are still receiving a large quantity of mail addressed to our previous office location.

Haywood County Chamber of Commerce

28 Walnut Street,

Waynesville, NC 28786

Current Job Postings
 

Lake Junaluska Assembly
Lake Junaluska Assembly is seeking qualified applicants for the position of  Executive Director. Since June 2000, Rev. Dr. Jimmy L. Carr has served as the Executive Director of Lake Junaluska. Carr recently announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of 2010. The Lake Junaluska Executive Committee and Bishop Larry Goodpaster, the President of the Lake Junaluska Board, are in the process of searching for the right person to fill the position. Applications must be receive no later than August 10, 2010. The Lake Junaluska Executive Committee are looking for the following qualifications in a candidate: A proven track record of entrepreneurial skills and success in fund raising development in leading a multi-faceted business toward financial stability; possession of leadership skills necessary to guide a not-for-profit United Methodist Christian retreat center, and the ability to serve a clear sense of God's call for this ministry of leading a time-honored organization into a relevant and engaging future. A full description of qualifications can be found online. Candidate for the position must submit a 500 word cover letter expressing his or her interest, passion and vision for the position, including proven knowledge, skills and previous experience relevant to the position, in addition to an application with salary history and a resume. For more information or to download and print a full job description and application, visit www.lakejunaluska.com/executive-director or contact Karen Kirby, Director of Human Resources, 828.454.6707 or kkirby@lakejunaluska.com.                            

 Indigo Salon
Licensed Massage Therapist, Manicurist and Hairstylist with clientele needed. Station rental. Indigo Salon, Call Caroline 828.246.8246.

Maggie Valley Club
New Spa Opportunity! Looking for a Highly Skilled Nail Tech. Call 828.246.5285 today.

The Chamber is now featuring local job postings and resumes from Chamber Member Businesses and former employees of Chamber Member Businesses. If you or your business have a position or resume you would like to post please email kmclean@haywood-nc.com and we will run it in a special section of the weekly.

Automatic Bank Draft Option Available

The Chamber is pleased to announce an automatic bank draft option for new and renewing members alike. This option will break membership dues into monthly or quarterly payments to simplify the payment process. Please contact the chamber 828.456.3021 for additional information.

Exclusive Member Advertising Opportunities

Membership with the Chamber provides you with multiple advertising opportunities that are exclusive to Chamber Members. The Following are currently available:

Please contact the Chamber office for any additional information or requests. Email kmclean@haywood-nc.com or call 828.456.3021.