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You will discover that membership in the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce is an investment in the future of our community and its economic environment. As a Chamber member you will also have the opportunity to help carry out the Chamber’s program of work and to give your business a great deal of positive exposure through networking, sponsorship and marketing opportunities.
Being a member is more than just membership; you become our client, and our organization is at work for you. Our business is – Serving Your Business.
Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration
The Halifax County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its 71st Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration on Thursday, March 26 at The Prizery, welcoming a sold-out crowd of 300 attendees for an evening of recognition, reflection, and community celebration.
This highly anticipated annual event brought together business leaders, members, and partners to honor the accomplishments of the past year while looking ahead to continued growth across Halifax County.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Chamber’s annual awards, recognizing excellence in leadership and service. This year’s honorees included:
- Business of the Year: Rob Land Development & Construction
- Business Person of the Year: Mr. Bill Abbott
- Young Professional of the Year: Mrs. Morgan Trent
- Nancy L. Pool Award recipient: Mrs. Virginia Barksdale
The Chamber also welcomed its incoming Board of Directors: Chris Simmons of Terry of South Boston, Angela Yancey of Hitachi Energy, Blair Lloyd of URW Community Federal Credit Union, and Meagan Owen of Halifax County Public Schools. Their leadership will help guide the Chamber’s continued efforts to support local business and strengthen the regional economy.
Chamber Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Our Annual Chamber Fall Classic Golf Tournament provides an excellent opportunity to entertain clients and offers an invigorating day of business networking, socializing, and fun. The 2025 event was held on Friday, September 26th.
View pictures from the 2025 tournament here.
Virginia Cantaloupe Festival
The Virginia Cantaloupe Festival is held each year on the 4th Friday in July. This sell-out event draws close to 2,000 people from all across the region to Halifax County. Business and the community gather together to celebrate all that our area has to offer. The festival is a true celebration of what Halifax County has to offer, featuring locally grown vegetables, and of course, cantaloupe. With major media sponsors, the festival is guaranteed maximum exposure. While preserving tradition and history, the Virginia Cantaloupe Festival strives to stimulate the local economy, entertain, and involve the community and visitors in a fun-filled atmosphere.
The 46th Virginia Cantaloupe Festival will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Berry Hill Resort. For more information, visit: www.valopefest.net
This event is an excellent opportunity for businesses to support their community while gaining excellent visibility. For a sponsorship information, please view the packet HERE. Print or download and return to the Chamber of Commerce to be included in our sponsorship marketing. A VCF Sponsors Reception will be hosted at Berry Hill on June 11th.
Lead Halifax
Lead Halifax is an exciting program sponsored by the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce to develop leadership skills of individuals within the community. Whether you have past experience in community affairs or are just becoming active, this program will challenge you to think about the future and change the way you deal with the present.
Since 1989, the Chamber has graduated more than 450 individuals from the program. They are now challenging themselves, serving their employers and our community in active community-building efforts. You, too, can be a part of this dedicated, dynamic, and successful group of leaders.
Lead Halifax is a 7-month tuition-based program that will begin in September 2026 and conclude in March 2027 with graduation. The programs consists of seven one-day a month sessions built around a curriculum of community issues. Sessions include personal development; diversity, ethics, and inclusion; education; local government and tourism; economic development; state government; health and public services; and community services and civic engagement.
