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The Chamber would like to remind its members to be on the lookout for membership renewal notices on or around December 1.  These are automated email notices that will come directly from the Chamber's membership system.  For members who joined in the last quarter of 2022, they will not need to renew until January 2024 and should not receive a notice on December 1.  

At the Chamber's November Board meeting, the Board approved a donation of $500 to the Sussex Department of Social Services' Angel Tree Christmas Fund.  The Board also approved a donation of $250 to the Sussex Community Coalition's Toys for Tots Program.  These two donations will help ensure a nice Christmas for families and children in need in Sussex County.

Sussex VA Chamber and the Town of Waverly would like to thank all who came and enjoyed a night of community fellowship, delicious foods and beverages, and live music at Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 22, 2022.  400-500 people were in attendance!   Many thanks also to the event sponsors, food and beverage vendors, and musicians who all made Oktoberfest a successful event.

We'll be serving Little Caesar's Pizza, Caesar's salad, and beverages at the Ides of March Business After Hours Social & Open House.  We look forward to showcasing the new Chamber office in Waverly (208 W. Main Street) with our Chamber members!  We also invite our members to join the Chamber on the afternoon of March 15 for several ribbon cutting ceremonies at local businesses.  Additional details to come.

Town of Waverly will be hanging HOMETOWN HEROES BANNERS throughout town this spring to recognize the community's veterans.  Banners will be displayed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Each flag is $175 to sponsor.  If you have a family member from Waverly who is a veteran and you would like to sponsor a flag, please visit Waverly Town Hall to pick up a form.  Forms, photos, and payments should be returned to Town Hall by March 15.

On Thursday, January 28, 2022, Sussex VA Chamber of Commerce hosted a Town Hall for the Waverly District seat on the Sussex County Board of Supervisors.  The Town Hall event was held at the Jessica Ann Moore Foundation on School Street in Waverly.  The two candidates for the Waverly District seat on the Sussex County Board are Alfred Futrell and Sonda Parham.  The Waverly District is comprised of a portion of the Town of Waverly.

The event was open to the public, but only residents of Waverly District were able to submit questions to be answered by the two candidates.  Chamber President, Jesse Hellyer officiated the event, and Chamber Vice President, Dr. Phyllis Tolliver asked the questions.

Approximately 50 people attended the Town Hall which began with a meet & greet followed by a one-hour question and answer period.  During this time both candidates answered many questions, explained why they are running for the Waverly District seat, and asked for the event attendees' support.

Sussex VA Chamber's member businesses attended the December 15th Annual Membership Meeting and elected 2022's Officers and Board. Officers and Board are as follows-

President - Jesse K. Hellyer, Jr., NY Life

Vice President - Dr. Phyllis Tolliver, Jessica Moore Foundation

Treasurer - Steve Jordan, Virginia Diner

Secretary - Rhonda Rook, Davis Travel Centers

Board Member - Keith Blowe, BLW Solutions

Board Member - Malcolm Manning, STAAND Youth Services

Board Member - Angela McPhaul, Town of Waverly

Board Member - Corey Schultz, Schultz Lawnscapes

Board Member - John Paul, BSV Bank

Director of Technology & Social Media - Lynn Babish, Hometown Web Support

After our Annual Membership Meeting, we held a Christmas Social for our members. We'd like to thank Eric & Jennifer Helton of The Claremont Candle Company for catering a beautiful and delicious spread of beverages and food, as well as Dr. Phyllis Tolliver for the meeting location at Jessica Ann Moore Foundation & Community Center. The Center's amazing Christmas decorations were perfect for the occasion.

Sussex VA Chamber looks forward to a successful 2022!

The Chamber Fall Festival was held on Wednesday, September 29 in the Town of Waverly.  Approximately 300 people attended the event, and it was a wonderful night of music by The Feature Attraction Band, vendors from Sussex County and the surrounding region, cool beverages, delicious food like barbeque and funnel cakes, dancing, and reconnecting with friends and meeting new ones! Sussex VA Chamber appreciates your support of The Chamber Fall Festival, and looks forward to holding future events that serve to bring together the people and the businesses of our communities here in Sussex County.

Sussex VA Chamber has had a banner year, welcoming 18 new members since January 2021!  Membership in the Chamber now stands at an historic 51 members.

The Chamber has welcomed to its membership Sentara Therapy Center, The Improvement Association, Wakefield Farm Service, Honorary Member Virginia's Gateway Region, Kids Korner, Mid Atlantic Pest & Lawn, Mema's, Save-A-Seed, Owen Ford, Pran World, Blackwater Regional Library, Sheriff Ernest Giles, Sussex VA Farm Bureau, Pino's Pizza, Crater Community Hospice, Butler's Towing Company, The Claremont Candle Co., and Cowling Bros.