The Chamber creates an environment that promotes, encourages, empowers, and educates its stakeholders. Mission
In its pursuit of excellence, the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce promotes and supports existing businesses, and encourages development of new businesses by being the resource of choice to the community. The Chamber fosters a cohesive and progressive business environment.
-Created January
28, 2010, at Chamber Retreat @ VUMAC
Blackstone Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's 2010-2011:
-Chair-Grace McDonald-Owner, Main Street Framing, LLC at the Blackstone Antique and Crafts Mall
-Vice-Chair-Bryan Wright-Owner, Wright’s Auto Supply
-Secretary-Cyndi Schnell-Executive Assistant, Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center
-Treasurer-Mitch Lynn-VP, Credit Management, Citizens Community Bank, South Hill
-Immediate Past Chair-Barbara Y. Gibbs-Owner, Barbara Y. Gibbs and Associates, Inc. Board Members:
-Charles Hartwill, Artist
-Kenneth Palmore, The Pepsi Corporation
-Thomas Finch, Manager, Blackstone Walmart
-Lewis Jones, Owner, Automotive Excellence
-Greg Lumpkin, Owner, UAV Pro, Inc.
-Yvonne Wilson, Life Changing Community Development Corporation
-Andrew Moody, Stewardship Solutions
-Jeff Steele, Sunshine Wines
Office hours:
Monday-Friday from 10am to 3pm
Jane S. Barnes, Executive Director
Phone: 434-292-1677
Cell: 434-294-0280
Fax: 434-292-1588
If you need to speak to someone in the Chamber Office you are encouraged to leave a message and a telephone number at 434-292-1677 and the Executive Director will return your call at the earliest time. The telephone voicemail is checked during the days the office is closed. Thank you and we look forward to serving you….you are important to us!