Making friends and connections at the Floyd Chamber Luncheon
Fett gave a business update, saying that excitement about the Chamber’s new management team and direction has attracted new members. “We’re up to 205 members, and we’re growing,” she said.
Floyd Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director Kathy Fett introduced Angelica Perry of Full Spectrum Wellness Care to Chamber members at a Chamber Luncheon held at the Town Hall Community Room on Oxford Street last Tuesday.
Perry, a Chamber member who sponsored the luncheon, which was prepared by Chef Luke Volosin of Deer Park Farm, practices Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Fett’s Therapeutic Massage and Wellness business in Floyd, as well as at clinics in Blacksburg and Salem.
She thanked members for supporting the Chamber and asked attendees to give a round of applause for Fett, “who has doubled the size of the Chamber,” before presenting a brief outline of her practice, which includes hands-on body treatments and creating personal wellness programs for her clients.
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Fett also introduced the newly elected board and asked those in attendance to stand and be recognized. David Weeks, the new Chamber Chairman, told the group that he grew up in Floyd and came home after living in the wilderness of Texas and being tired of the flat landscape and the heat.
“I became involved in the Chamber because I wanted to help Floyd, and that’s what we’re all doing.” He spoke about the business resources and friendships that have been developed through activities with the Chamber.
Fett gave a business update, saying that excitement about the Chamber’s new management team and direction has attracted new members. “We’re up to 205 members, and we’re growing,” she said.
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Recent new members noted were Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands, The Charcuterie Bar, The Spice Bar, and The Floyd Mug Company.
Rocky Baker with Communities in Schools Appalachian Highlands spoke briefly, stating that the CIS-AH is a nonprofit organization housed in Bristol. “We serve 115 schools in 17 school districts. We just started with Barry Hollingsworth at the high school this year. What we do is we case manage students that are in need and at risk,” he said.
Baker, who noted that he spent 33 years in education and retired as a high school principal three years ago, said the organization was excited about doing a sponsorship, getting to know everyone, and developing partnerships in Floyd.
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Tonya Urban, owner of the Spice Bar, reported that the bar will be opening in April in the Winter Sun building where Hey Helen, a clothing and home décor store, was previously located. Urban reported that they’ve been selling wholesale spices to restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and facilities like nursing homes and treatment centers for the past 20 years. They are currently selling wholesale out of Dublin and will be offering wholesale and retail spices out of the Floyd shop.
“We have 250 different spices that we procure, everything from hard-to-find spices like saffron and cardamon to easy to find spices like salt and pepper,” she said.
Fett announced that the Chamber is selling platinum, gold, and silver sponsorships. “They will help support the chamber and also promote your business,” she said. She reported that the Chamber will be hosting Chamber Talks and seeking Chamber Ambassadors and committee members.
Upcoming fundraising events that are in the works include Shamrock Shenanigans, a March 14 fundraiser that will be held at the Floyd EcoVillage Event Center and will feature Irish music, Irish food, a cash bar and games. A Business Expo will also take place on March 18.
Summer Chamber events and outreach include a Floyd’s Got Talent Show, a collaborative event with the June Bug Center to be held at Dogtown Roadhouse on June 20; Small Town Summer vending booths at Lineberry Park and a Run for Freedom July 4th event to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary.
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The next Chamber meeting is a Business After Hours and Young Professionals Networking Event. It will be sponsored by El Charro Mexican Grill and be held in a recording studio and small event venue upstairs from Dogtown Roadhouse (302 S. Locust St.) on Jan. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The catered lunch meal was highly rated, and enthusiasm was high as members milled about and made connections at the close of the meeting.
“It’s what I love about my job,” said Fett, “connecting the dots with people.”
Learn more about the Floyd Chamber, its initiatives, and its events at www.floydchamber.org.