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The former Cowling's building on Rt 460 in Waverly is available for rent.  The building is completely furnished, including equipment needed to operate a restaurant.  With a spacious interior, huge parking lot, and "can't miss it" location, the former Cowling's building might just be the perfect building and home for your business!

For more information, call Rhonda Rook of Schultz Lawnscapes at (434) 637-0292.

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.