Local Economy
New Welcome Sign & Flower Bed
A demonstration of kindness and small town community, we are so pleased to share this generous welcome sign with all visitors and residents. We all say a big, “Thank You!” to our Chamber member, Amber Simpson, NP of the HealthPoint Clinic. She did an amazing job with the flower bed below the Centerville Welcome sign.
Read MoreWeak Cell Service: In Bad Weather, Traffic, or Rural Areas, You Need Reliable Communications
Social media is often a go-to for people to get information. The community-wide garage sale or family BBQ updates are great to share in any way you want on whatever app you want. There are social apps that facilitate gathering and group planning. However, when you need up-to-date information quickly, do you know where to…
Read MoreWhat Does a Chamber of Commerce Do?
As a small business owner, you realize how important it is to network in your local community. And non-members can indeed attend chamber events. But you’re thinking of joining so what does a Chamber of Commerce do? We have some insight to help you decide. What is the Role of a Chamber of Commerce? A…
Read MoreWhat Is the Shop Local Movement?
We can find almost anything we need on Google, Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. But why? What might inspire us to create better conditions for local specialty stores and to create a counterpart to large retail chains and online stores? The answer is, of course, to improve our small town. Shopping locally is an important part…
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