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Martinsville Uptown Looks Bright George Lester Q&A Smith River Martinsville.com 2016 Smith River Trail System is no longer a best kept secret George Lester Q&A Martinsville Uptown looks bright Sponsored by the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Officers A Community on the Move Amanda Witt Jason Muehleck The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber President Vice Chair Government Affairs Ameristaff of Commerce is honored to provide Karen Parker Chair John Maxwell each year the area’s annual community Martinsville Speedway Vice Chair Organizational Improvement magazine, DISCOVER MHC. This Donna White Memorial Hospital of Martinsville-Henry County publication is locally published and made Immediate Past Chair River Community Bank, N.A. John Parkinson possible by our generous sponsors, who Jason Davis Vice Chair Economic Development value the importance of showcasing Vice Chair Membership Services Drake Extrusion Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia, as a Blue Ridge Regional Airport Jerry Wood great place to live, work and play. Secretary/Treasurer Technical Machine Services, Inc. Chamber Directors While most small-town communities claim to be a great place, few can Greg Anderson Tommy Harris back it up with its rich history, convenient living and easy access to BB&T Virginia Blower Company outdoor and cultural activities. We are the home to NASCAR’s fan-favorite Pat Caldarera Hunter Moore track, the Martinsville Speedway, and the Virginia Museum of Natural Eastman Boxley Victor Correa Let Us Heal YourLee WoundNelson research and collections. CenturyLink Cancer AutosCare by Nelson History with its award winning exhibits and groundbreaking scientific Jim Farrell Close to HomeMary Nester The Lester Group American National Bank We have extensive trails for walkers, runners and cyclists and numerous Lisa Fultz Jermaine Shelton access points to canoe, kayak and explore the outdoors. TheatreWorks West Piedmont Workforce Investment Martinsville Electronics Community Players, the Rives Theatre and Patrick Henry Community Board Kim Smith-Glisson College’s Patriot Players provide the creative outlet for the performing eBay Enterprise arts, along with numerous exhibits and performances brought to the Chamber Champions community by Piedmont Arts. Our community is business friendly where the Chamber is a strong voice of business. Education is a strong partner, which has resulted in more job and career opportunities across the region. Ravenel Oncology Center provides a full range of services for cancer patients and their families - right in our We hope this magazine will give you insight about our community; and community. We develop a personalized recovery plan to suit each individual’s needs. you will agree with me that Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia, is truly a great place. Specialty Services Comprehensive Support Services • Chemotherapy • Close monitoring of patients to assess their • Blood Disorder Treatments progress and effectiveness of treatment. • Well-defined treatment plans using Amanda C. Witt • Image Guided Radiation Therapy • High-Precision Radiation Therapy state-of-the-art techniques. President, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce • Implantation of Radioactive Seeds • Social worker to provide social, emotional, financial, and practical guidance to patients and their families. • Specially trained and certified clinical staff. • Availability of clinical trials through university Chamber Staff Our Physicians medical centers. RAVENEL ONCOLOGY CENTER Dr. Nigel Goodchild Dr. Sreedhar Dr. Nathan Langer Radiation Oncologist Katragadda Oncologist/ Accredited by the American College Oncologist/ Hematologist of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Hematologist 320 Hospital Drive • Martinsville, VA 24112 • 276.666.7827 • www.MartinsvilleHospital.com Thank You for Voting us BEST Robbie Knight, Business Service Manager; Amanda Witt, President; Sharon ORTHODONTIST in SW VA Shepherd, Deputy Director; Liz Secrest, Martinsville Uptown Director; and 2014 & 2015 - Virginia Living Magazine Kimberly Keller, Administrative Assistant Martinsville.com 1 CONTENTS 4 Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Focused on improved patient safety, care and satisfaction How We Serve You 8 Martinsville Area Community Foundation Celebrates its 10 year anniversary 9 • Emergency Services • Vitreo-retinal Specialist 12 Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow • Same Day Eye Glasses • Full Service, K-12 Education in Martinsville-Henry County • Prescription Glasses Friendly Staff 13 Continuing Your Education • Prescription Sunglasses • Convenient Location, Higher Learning in Martinsville-Henry County • Cataract Treatment Just off 220 Business Exit 14 Martinsville Uptown Looks Bright • Ocular Disease Treatment, • Complimentary Wi-Fi New partnerships and strategies in place to advance the city’s business Prevention, and Monitoring • Walk In Appointments development plans • Lasik Eye Surgery • Extended Hours 18 George Lester Co-Management Available Investing in his hometown 22 The Harvest Foundation and Its Community Impact 29 The establishment of the Harvest Youth Board brings a unique voice in Hours Open Address Contact philanthropy Monday – Friday 42244 Virginia Ave. 276-647-3766 24 Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collinsville, VA 24078 Fax: 276-647-4279 The Driving Force Behind a Successful Business Community Most Saturdays [email protected] 25 Chamber Honors Successful Small Businesses and 8 a.m. to Noon www.theyesite.com Individuals 26 At the Martinsville Speedway, enhancing the fan experience is top priority Fans can become a member of My Martinsville, NASCAR’s premier fan- loyalty program 28 Patriot Centre at Beaver Creek 34 30 years ago, Henry County saw an opportunity to promote the community “Open for Business” Editor: Amanda C. Witt 30 Mike Grogan 2015 Business Person of the Year Contributors: A successful businessman, who says, “We sell service. In this industry, quality is a given.” • Kim Adkins, KEA Consulting Services, LLC • Paul Collins, Martinsville Bulletin 33 By the Numbers • Ricky Dawson, Dawson Photography, Inc. A Glimpse of Martinsville-Henry County • Darrin Doss, Darrin R. Doss Photography 34 Patrick Henry Community College’s Patriot Players • Liz Harris, Memorial Hospital A new business model generates economic development in the of Martinsville & Henry County community • Steve Sheppard, Steve Sheppard Photography • Brooks Taylor, Martinsville Speedway 36 Smith River Trail System Is No Longer a Best Kept Secret Trail system brings a new level of attention to the area • Dale Wagoner, Henry County • Kenny Webster, Kenny Webster Photos 38 Chamber Membership Directory • Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association Cover photo by: Brian Williams Graphic Design: Trip Eller Printing by: Collinsville Printing Co. Discover MHC is the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s annual community magazine. 115 Broad Street phone 276.632.6401 For additional information, contact the Chamber, P.O. Box 709 fax 276.632.5059 276.632.6401 or [email protected]. Martinsville, VA 24112 [email protected] 2 Discover MHC Martinsville.com 3 live one of the key diagnostic tools used to determine if someone TeleStroke Network to provide fast, real time access to Duke County in Martinsville-Henry is having a heart attack, right from the patient’s bedside,” said Medicine’s nationally recognized team of neurologists and Shrader. “We can send photos showing the damage a vehicle stroke care specialists via real-time, telemedicine-based has sustained during a collision, right from the accident scene. technology. This can give the ED physician a better understanding of the When a patient showing signs and symptoms of a stroke forces and energy involved during the wreck.” enters the emergency room, neurology specialists at Duke can communicate with Memorial Hospital’s ED team, examine Cardiovascular Care In 2014, Memorial Hospital became a fully accredited Chest and provide recommendations for treatment, just as if they Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. the patient, review imaging reports, confirm a diagnosis robot named “Lightning McBot”, which assists in providing review of Memorial Hospital’s ED and other departments to awere thorough at the examinationbedside. The with technology the most uses immediate a five-foot and life best sized ensureThis nonprofit the facility organization is able to meetconducted the heart a rigorous health onsiteneeds of treatment plan for the patient. the community. As a chest pain accredited center, Memorial “Memorial Hospital is committed to providing high quality Hospital has achieved a higher level of expertise in caring for and compassionate emergency care to our community,” said patients who arrive to the hospital with symptoms of a heart Michael Ehrat, Memorial Hospital CEO. “An hour is often too attack. This accreditation ensures that systemic quality of care far to drive in an emergency, so our Emergency Department is measures are met and the required protocols, processes and staffed with experienced medical professionals and the latest life-saving equipment to treat a range of different medical to cardiac patients. conditions, including heart attacks, strokes and trauma.” systems are in place to deliver efficient and effective treatment Physicians have trained at nationally recognized trauma Stroke Treatment centers and bring years of skill to the community. Nurses Every second counts – especially when it comes to stroke care. Memorial Hospital’s ED has partnered with the Duke are Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified,
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