Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the official online home of the Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce!

Whether you are a visitor or a citizen of the county, our scenic beauty and rich culture leave a lasting impression. As our county celebrates it's cultural heritage we are proud of our supporting role in the growth and development of businesses and communities throughout the county.

We are committed to building a stronger business community. Please use this web site as your resource to the county and it's business community.

Gallery

Please take a moment to browse our photo gallery. Our gallery is filled with pictures of our beautiful county. We also include pictures of the recent events that the Chamber has participated in such as the 2005 Business Appreciation Banquet, the Membership Meeting/Cookout and the Hospitality Training Workshops. Please check back often as more pictures are added. If you have a picture that you would like to submit, please send it to webmaster@dcwin.org for approval.

The Dickenson County New Brochures are in!! Click HERE to see the brochure in PDF form. The file requires Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader to open and is 11MB in size.

The Dickenson County “Forward Dickenson Leadership Program” kicked off

Thursday, March 6th. The first meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce office in Clintwood. Mary Hylton and Dennis Reedy were guest speakers and talked about the history of Dickenson County. Fourteen participants (which included 6 high school students) signed up for the class this year.

The program, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, meets weekly for eight weeks and includes a community service project, tour of the county, retreat and lots of interesting guest speakers. On March 13th, Art Meade, from UVA in Wise will speak on the statistics of Dickenson County. The meeting will be held at the BB&T, Chairman of the Economics Committee of the Chamber of Commerce have coordinated this year’s class as well as the first “Forward Dickenson Leadership Program” held last year. Graduation will be held on April 26, 2008 at the Chamber’s Business Appreciation Banquet at the Breaks Interstate Park.

The Chamber gives “Special Thanks” to Food City and John Duffy for providing the dinners for the students on Thursday night.

Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center Announces Ralph Stanley's 81st Birthday Benefit Dinner

CLINTWOOD, VA. The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center will host Dr. Ralph Stanley's 81st Birthday Dinner and Fundraiser at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, TN at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th, 2008. Celebrate Dr. Stanley's birthday with Dr. Stanley himself, music performances from the ETSU Bluegrass Band and some surprise guests, special presentations, a first-class buffet-style dinner, and much more at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

The Museum & Center presents this special birthday event each year in celebration of Dr. Stanley's life and work. With a career spanning 61 years in the music business, from the early years of the Stanley Brothers with brother Carter to the present, Ralph Stanley has made an indelible mark upon the music industry. From old-time to bluegrass to country to gospel, Dr. Stanley has influenced countless artists and continues to break new ground in the industry. To celebrate his accomplishments, previous events have featured such well-known performers as Alison Krauss & Dan Tyminski, Porter Wagoner, Larry Sparks, Jim Lauderdale, Marty Raybon, Judy Marshall, and more!

This annual event also serves as an important fundraiser for the Museum & Center and ensures that regional music will be an important part of our area in the years to come. Proceeds from the benefit dinner will allow Museum & Center staff to provide such important programs as the Passing the Pick and Bow Program, the Music Along the Crooked Road Concert Series, the Pickin' Porch jam sessions, the Ralph Stanley Museum Mountain Music Festival, and much more throughout the year.

All proceeds from the benefit dinner will be used to support the Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center, a 501(c)3 private nonprofit organization. No proceeds from the dinner will benefit Dr. Ralph Stanley and family or members of the Museum's Board of Directors. Additionally, a portion of your ticket price may be tax-deductible, to the extent allowed by law.

Tickets to the dinner are priced at $100 per plate, and guests may purchase them or request more information by calling the Museum & Center at 276-926-8550.

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For images, please visit: http://www.ralphstanleymuseum.com/pressimages.htm

Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members

Welcome New Members to the Chamber of Commerce! January, February, and March, 2008

The Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members:
Swindall’s Carpet Cleaning Inc., Clintwood, Virginia
Joel Price, Damascus, Maryland

Welcome New Members to the Chamber of Commerce! November & December, 2007

Brian K. Patton, Clintwood, Virginia
Kay Buchanan, Clintwood, Virginia
Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Virginia
Dickenson County Historical Society
Radio Shack, Dean StClair, Clintwood, Virginia
Johnny Vanover, Clintwood, Virginia
Elizabeth Stanley, Nora, Virginia
Glen Lawrence, Clintwood, Virginia
Southern Glamour Hair Studio & Day Spa
Walid Saado’s Health & Beauty Clinic, Clintwood, VA

Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and Historical Society

Top Photo Credits(l-r):Ralph Stanley Museum(Thirty-One Ten), Fishing(Gayle Stanley),
Rhododendron(Thirty-One Ten), Cabin(Thirty-One Ten)