November 9, 2023

New Veterans Center Opens Its Doors in Mocksville 

Just outside of downtown Mocksville, a small beacon of hope is quietly tucked away. This month, the Veterans View Intake Center is set to officially open its doors and accept its first residents. The center takes a unique and holistic approach to serving the needs of both veterans and their families in the community. And it all started with a radical idea. The Veterans View Intake Center, known as VVIC, is dedicated to helping veterans and their families reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. The organization’s mission is to provide comprehensive care addressing the physical, emotional, and social […]
September 4, 2023

Bermuda Run Seeks Tourism Grant Proposals: Deadline September 30

Thrilling athletic competitions, exciting outdoor concerts, and charming holiday events make the vibrant community of Bermuda Run a delightful destination for everyone. To encourage continued growth, the Bermuda Run Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is seeking grant proposals from both non-profit and for-profit organizations aiming to organize special projects and events that draw visitors to the Town of Bermuda Run area and subsequently increase the economic impact on the community.  Previous grants include the artificial turf project at Truist Sports Park, marketing grants to WinMock to promote their wedding business, marketing grants to Hampton Inn Bermuda Run, and tournament grants to […]
August 11, 2023

When Businesses Support IGNITE DAVIE, it’s a Win, Win, Win!

As companies compete for employees, supporting IGNITE DAVIE College Promise is the long-term answer they are looking for. A new marketing program offers many rewards to participating companies while helping to raise the final $1 million to fully endow IGNITE DAVIE for future generations. Employer of Choice Program: A Win for Students, Businesses, and the Community “The Employer of Choice Program gives businesses a great opportunity to fill local positions with local workers,” said Melinda Szeliga, Davie Community Foundation COO.  “Your business will stay on the mind of graduating students while IGNITE DAVIE empowers them with the education and training […]
August 10, 2023

Muscadine Juice Available to Students Across North Carolina This School Year: Local Business Plans Free Juice Giveaway this Saturday to Celebrate

The North Carolina State Fruit, the muscadine grape, is getting some attention thanks in part to the NC Farm Act, recently passed by the General Assembly.  As part of the Act, students across the state will soon have the opportunity to choose muscadine juice as part of their school meals. Local business, Mighty Muscadine, based in Advance, North Carolina is excited to have the opportunity to help supply some of that juice to students who want a new beverage option that is both tasty and nutritious. “Our muscadine juice is 100% juice so anyone who chooses to drink Mighty Muscadine will be getting the full […]
July 17, 2023

Wilkesboro Street Roundabout Construction Update

WILKESBORO STREET ROUNDABOUT OPENING DELAYED – NEW PROJECTED COMPLETION is OCTOBER 1st Citing delays in replacing underground utility lines, CBL, INC has informed NCDOT and the town that the project will not be completed by the end of August as originally projected. New Completion Date The new completion date is estimated to be October 1st. An almost four-week work stoppage occurred due to delays caused by a water line subcontractor waiting on back-ordered parts to put a new water line under the project area in service. This line must be completed, and the old line abandoned before any other water, […]
June 29, 2023

Pro Refrigeration’s PROGreen Solutions Series of Chiller Systems Gains Traction in Craft Beverage Industry

Pro Refrigeration, a leading provider of cooling solutions for the craft beverage and dairy industry, announced that Southern Distilling Company, based in Statesville, NC, has chosen its cutting-edge PROChiller System for its latest expansion. This marks their third purchase of a PROChiller System, showcasing their unwavering trust in Pro Refrigeration’s cooling solutions since their inception. For their latest venture, Southern Distilling Company has opted for the state-of-the-art PROGreen Solutions series of chiller systems. The PROGreen 100 HP Chiller System, the first of its kind, harnesses the power of the environmentally friendly refrigerant R744 (CO2). With an impressive Global Warming Potential […]
April 18, 2023

IGNITE DAVIE is Meeting the Needs of Both Students and Employers

IGNITE DAVIE is proving to be a win-win for students and local employers alike.  Thanks to Davie’s college promise program, Robby Bostic started a career as an HVAC installer without educational debt, and Webb Heating & Air Conditioning gained a valuable new employee.  IGNITE DAVIE is a place-based last-dollar scholarship, meaning students must live in and attend school in Davie County. All eligible high school graduates, regardless of financial need or academic ability, can continue their education and training to open the door to better career opportunities and increased earning potential. Beginning with the Class of 2020, IGNITE DAVIE pays […]
February 2, 2023

Local Entrepreneurs & Investors Spurring Growth Together

Do you have an idea for an exciting new business but need the tools to proceed? Or do you own a small business that has quit growing and you need help figuring out why? Venture Davie is for you!  Venture Davie is a collaboration between the Davie County Chamber of Commerce, Davie Community Foundation, and Davidson-Davie Community College Small Business Center to spur business development within Davie County, NC. Davie County Businesses Will Gain Tools Venture Davie’s three-month accelerated program will give selected participants tools to create a solid foundation for a successful business – from business plan to ribbon […]
December 19, 2022

Bus Safety Innovator Moves to Mocksville

After two years of searching, bus safety innovator Bus Safety Solutions, which manufactures Extended Stop Arms for school buses, has found a new home at 133 Avgol Drive in Mocksville. The company had outgrown its space on Westpoint Boulevard in Winston-Salem and was eager to relocate to Davie County, where its president and its founder are residents.  “The choice to move to Davie County was not hard: easy access to I-40, low taxes, availability of utilities, and friendly people!” said Scott Geyer, president. Persistence paid off for the company which first took steps to move to Mocksville more than two […]