This is a LIVE concert! The artists will be performing LIVE ON STAGE, as well as projected onto the screen after dusk. All tickets are sold on a PER CAR basis (LIMIT OF 6 PEOPLE PER CAR, REGARDLESS OF AGE) and will be parked in order of arrival in the zone purchased. Gates open at 5:30pm. The show begins at […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Betty L. Compton 276-971-1937 ridingitforward@yahoo.com The Wall That Heals Opens in Grundy May 6 GRUNDY, VA (May 3, 2021) – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will open to the public Thursday May 6, in Grundy at Poplar Gap Park and will remain at the park until May […]
APPALACHIAN SHINE! May 19, 2021 Appalachian Shine, the official podcast of the Foundation For Appalachian Advancement, is nearing its 50th episode. The podcast focuses on topics such as economic development, local history, and promoting Appalachian artists. As we are going into our second year with this program, we are looking to expand the number of guests we have on Appalachian […]
This is a annual festival event held in Downtown Norton, VA. With food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and scheduled events throughout the week, there is fun for the whole family!
The Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s66thAnnual Dinner & Gala/Silent Auction will be held Saturday, August14, 2021, at The David J. Prior Convocation Center. This year’s theme is “Murder on the Chamber Express” a 1930’s murder mystery. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception following the auction. The items for the silent auction will also be on display […]
This is an annual fundraising event that is held in the Fall. The proceeds raised through this event will help further the Chamber's mission of supporting healthy living through tourism and local events in support of local businesses. Monday, October 4, 2021—Registration 8:00—Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Held at Lonesome Pine Country Club-Big Stone Gap Team (4 PERSON)-$400 Mulligan Package- […]
This year will celebrate our 66th year of service to Wise County and the City of Norton. We are very proud of the active role the Chamber has played in the progress and economic development of this area. This progress is only possible because of our supportive community. This event is usually part of the Gala, our major fundraiser of […]
Annual Meeting of the Appalachian Council for Innovation. Updates on: Starlink beta Internet deployment in the region. ACI and partners’ Business Resiliency/ Continuity project. InAppalachia our regional business to business link. And the direction we are going! Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swvtc
A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE WISE COUNTY / CITY OF NORTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Foundedin1989, Forward Wise County is a leadership development program sponsored by the Wise County Chamber of Commerce. Each year the program graduates approximately 20 citizens interested in working toward a better Wise County/City of Norton. What is it? Forward Wise County’s mission is to […]
The Appalachian Council for Innovation and the Appalachia Council of Business Leaders invite business leaders across Southwest Virginia to participate in Business Round Table Events to help the Region’s business community prepare together for future challenges. These free events with be fully interactive providing opportunities for connections between business leaders and collaborative learning experiences. They will set the stage for […]
The Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s 66th Annual Dinner & Gala/Silent Auction will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at The David J. Prior Convocation Center. This year’s theme is “Murder on the Chamber Express” a 1930’s murder mystery. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception following the auction. The items for the silent auction will also […]
Information session explaining benefits and incentives for hiring returning citizens. You will also get to hear some testimonials from other businesses who have committed to hiring returning citizens. This will allow you to hear firsthand accounts of others who have made the commitment to hire from this underutilized and undervalued population. Breakfast Served.
