MISSION STATEMENT
The Chamber’s mission is to promote a positive business environment, facilitate community
betterment and support economic development.
CHAMBER MEMBERS
BB&T-Dobson Branch
Tiffany Johnson
136 Twin Oaks Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336)353-9481
Fax: (336)353-9480
Email: tpjohnson@bbandt.com
Website: http://BBT.com
Chappell Insurance Agency
Keith Wilmoth, President
209 S. Main St. P.O. Box 829
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 386-8087
Fax: (336) 386-9153
Classic Design Hair Salon
Sandy Moody, Owner
212 South Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 356-8444
Bob Comer, Partner
Creative Economic Development Consulting, LLC
PO Box 706, Elkin, NC 28621
O: 336-526-1332
M: 336-374-8806
bcomer@creativeedc.com
www.creativeedc.com
Dobson Blue Ridge Medical Group
Pam Vybiral
111 N Corner Street
Dobson NC 27017
Dobson Lions Club
Gene Everette
PO Box 473
Dobson NC 27017
Dobson Women's Club
Katie Draughn, President
307 Hamlin Ford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
Draughn's Auto Parts, Inc.
Ricky Draughn, President
339 N. Main St. PO Box 648
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 356-8201
Fax: (336) 356-4720
Email: rdraughn@surry.net
Eagle Storage, Inc.
Terry Snow, President
240 Creekside Dr.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 356-9636
Fax: (336) 356-9636
Email: tsnow1@triad.rr.com
Website: http://www.eaglestorageusa.com
Edward Jones Investments
Paul Bunke
PO Box 407
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 386-0846
Email: sharon.hall@edwardjones.com
Website: http://www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=932611
Farm Bureau of Surry County
112 White Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-356-8236
Website: http://www.ncfbins.com/surry-robertson/surrycountyoffice.html
First Citizens Bank
Lisa Booker
217 N Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-386-8145
Hampton Inn and Suites @ Shelton Vineyards
Curtis Largen, General Manager
150 Charlestowne Dr.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 353-9400
Fax: (336) 353-9401
Email: curtis.largen@hilton.com
Website: http://www.hamptoninn.com
Java Central
Patti Miller
253 Rockford Rd. PO Box 517
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 374-5520
Email: javacentral@triad.twcb.com
Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care
Bennie E. Harris, Volunteer Coordinator
945 Zephyr Road
Dobson, N.C. 27017
Phone: (336) 356-5000
Fax: ( 336) 356-5001
Email: bharris@mtnvalleyhospice.org
Website: http://www.woltzhospicehome.org
Moody Funeral Services
215 W. Kapp St.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 386-8742
Email: jeanette@moodyfuneralservices.com
Website: http://moodyfuneralservices.com
Neaves & Gillespie, PA
Regina Gillespie
129 W Atkins Street
PO Box 312
Dobson NC 27017
Olde Mill Vineyards
Jeff & Tara Brown, Member/Manager
2742 Simpson Mill Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Phone: (336) 374-6533
Email: contact@oldemillvineyards.com
Website: http://www.oldemillvineyards.com
Reece Machine
James E. Reece, Business Manager
208. E. Atkins St.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 244-7440
Fax: (336) 356-2999
Email: reecemachinejr@yahoo.com
Shelton Vineyards, Inc.
Ed & Charlie Shelton
286 Cabernet Lane
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 366-4724
Fax: (336) 366-4758
Email: sales@sheltonvineyards.com
Website: http://SheltonVineyards.com
Surry Community College
Dr. David Shockley, President
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-386-8121
Website: http://surry.edu/
Surry County Economic Development Partnership, Inc.
Todd Tucker, President
118 Hamby Road - Suite 146 P.O. Box 1282
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 401-9900
Fax: (336) 401-9901
Email: toddtucker@surry.net
Website: http://www.surryedp.com
Surry County N.C Cooperative Extension Service
Bryan Cave, County Director
210 N Main St P.O. Box 324
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 401-8025
Fax: (336) 401-8048
Email: bryan_cave@ncsu.edu
Website: http://ncsu.edu
Surry County Tourism Development Authority
Chris Knopf, Asst. County Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
118 Hamby Rd. Suite 342
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 401-8390
Fax: (336) 401-8390
Email: info@visitsurrync.com
Website: http://www.visitsurrync.com
Surry Inn
Mukesh S. Shah, President
2340 Zephyr Road
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 244-4199 or (336) 366-3000
Fax: (336) 366-3076
Email: surryinn77@yahoo.com
Surry Telephone Membership Corp.
Melanie Senter
819 East Atkins Street P.O. Box 385
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 374-5021
Fax: (336) 374-5031
Email: senterm@surrytel.com
Website: http://Surry.net
Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
Greg Puckett
510 South Main Street P. O. Box 305
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 356-8241
Fax: (336) 356-9744
Email: gregpuckett
@syemc.com
Website: http://SYEMC.com
Tami's Central Sandwich Shop
Tami Brown, Owner
709 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 386-4123
Email: tami.brown@yadkin.k12.nc.us
The Lantern Restaurant
Betty Foster, Owner
Exit 93 Off I-77
304 N. Main St.
PO Box 235
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 356-8461
The Rockford Inn, Inc
Hannah and Doug Holyfield
4872 Rockford Road
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 374-6644
Fax: (336) 374-3825
Email: hannah@rockfordbedandbreakfast.com
Website: http://www.rockfordbedandbreakfast.com/
Town of Dobson Tourism Development Authority
Ed Shelton, Chair
P.O. Box 351
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 789-4143
Fax: (336) 356-8962
Website: http://www.dobson-nc.com/
Wells Fargo- Dobson Financial Center
Debra Moody, Financial Center Manager
105 N. Crutchfield St.
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 386-8112
Fax: (336) 386-4227
Email: debra.moody@wachovia.com
Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Working Graphics
Bonnie Shropshire
123 Woody Trail
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: (336) 710-6701
Email: working_graphics@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.working-graphics.com
PLAN OF ACTION
- Work closely with the Town of Dobson elected officials and staff as they move forward
with updating Dobson’s zoning ordinances, streetscape plan, charter town ordinances
and other projects and programs that affect the business community.
- Continue to operate the Yadkin Valley Chamber-Dobson Division office in Downtown
Dobson.
- Encourage the continued development of Agri-Tourism in the Dobson area and work
with the NC Cooperative Extension office of Surry County in the promotion of Agri-
Tourism.
- Assist the Dobson Tourism Development Authority in maintaining the Town of Dobson website that will
promote the area and encourage new business development.
- Provide networking opportunities for members through Business After Hours, Business
Before Hours Ambassadors Program, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Opening events.
EVENTS
- Surry Old Time Fiddler’s Convention
- Partner with the Surry County Tourism development Authority, Surry Community
College and the Surry Old Time Musicians to present a two-day event that
celebrate the musical heritage of our area.
- Dobson Fall Fest
- Plan and organize the Dobson Fall Fest to include active participation of area
businesses and individuals.
- Arrange food and merchandise vendors, entertainment and all other activities
necessary for the execution of a successful festival.
- Prepare detailed budget and develop means to produce revenue for the
Chamber.
- Promote the event regionally and statewide through various advertising methods.
- Create activities to encourage Festival attendees to stay in area for entire
weekend.
- Spring Folly
- Support the efforts of the Town of Dobson’s Recreation Committee on its Spring
Folly event.