Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Chronicles 
August 2010
New Members

A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
 
July 2010
 
Fibrowatt
Greg Thornton,
Community Liaison
202 Coharie Drive
Clinton, NC
(910) 592-3600
Fibrowatt LLC was founded in 2000 by the same management team that built the world's first three poultry-litter fueled power plants in the United Kingdom in the 1990s. These plants, which were built in response to the poultry industry's need for a litter disposal alternative, generate homegrown renewable energy. http://www.fibrowattusa.com

Brock's Grill
8353 Newton Grove Hwy.
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2158
Cafeteria style, Southern cooking including Plate Lunch Specials (1 meat, 2 veg. & tea), Hamburgers, Sandwiches. Enjoy down home cooking!
Hours:
M-F 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
 
Jerry Braswell,
Attorney at Law
419 Warsaw Road
Clinton, NC
(910) 592-5200
 Civil, Criminal, Federal and Immigration law. Hours:
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. By appointment only
 
The Preppy Poodle Children's Boutique
113 Wall Street
Clinton, NC
(910) 592-3959
Specializing in children's clothing sizes: NB - 14 girls and NB - 12 boys; Baby Gifts & Accessories.
M-F 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events

Business After Hours Hosted by
Patriot State Bank
Thursday, September 9, 2010. Time TBA (Info will be sent closer to the date).
 
Partnership for Children 2010 Golf Classic
Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM Shotgun Start at Coharie Country Club,
Clinton, NC
Contact the Partnership for Children at (910) 592-9399 or Email: mholland@scpfc.org or moorales@scpfc.org for information and to register.
Early Bird Special!: Free Team Mulligans with paid registration on or before August 20th!

Chamber Coat Closet {for Needy}: November collection month. Start collecting, or better yet clearing out your closets of slightly used coats in any and all sizes (children through adults). You may also buy coats to donate if you so choose. It is going to a good cause...for those in Sampson County who would go cold without them. More details to follow.
 
 
Mark your calendar for our Business Expo coming March 2011!
 

Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for upcoming events.
Business After Hours
If your business would like to host Business After Hours (third Thursday of each month) contact Lauren at the Chamber office to schedule.
 
Chamber Chat
Lauren Balkcum &
 Pat Dixon
Chamber Chat

Tune in every Friday/Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for Chamber Chat on WCLN 1170AM for the latest happenings in Sampson County. 
July Members of the Week

July 12
Coharie Intra-Tribal Council, Inc.
Clinton, NC
 
June 19
Sampson County Economic Development Commission
Clinton, NC
 
June 27
Southwood Nursing Center
Clinton, NC

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Leadership Clinton-Sampson 2010
Applications Now Accepted
2008 Clinton-Sampson Leadership Graduates
Clinton-Sampson Leadership 2008 Graduates
 
Leadership Clinton-Sampson is a leadership development program organized by the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce. The eight-month program is designed to provide leaders broad exposure to issues and opportunities facing Sampson County, as well as meet our need for the active involvement of diverse, informed & responsible community leaders.
 
Leadership Clinton-Sampson will seek representation from all sectors of the community including business, education, the arts, religion, government & non-profit organizations. Up to fifteen participants will be selected through an application process, which is conducted by the program's selection committee.
 
The application deadline is Thursday, August 12, 2010. If you are interested in participating in Leadership Clinton-Sampson, please request your application as soon as possible or you may go to our web site www.clintonsampsonchamber.org and print an application to turn in to the Chamber office. You may also request an application by e-mailing or calling the Chamber office info@clintonsampsonchamber.org or 910-592-6177.
 
Ann Oliver, Ann's Sew-N-VacBusiness After Hours @ Ann's Sew-N-Vac
Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 PM at 360 Faison Highway, Clinton (910) 592-8071. Come enjoy networking with fellow Chamber members, refreshments and a chance to win door prizes!
 
Congressman Mike McIntyreThe Washington Perspective
Save the date: September 13-14, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday) U.S. House of Representatives North Carolina Business and Economic Summit Hosted by Rep., Mike McIntyre and other members of the NC Congressional Delegation. Meet with federal government officials and discuss policies which may affect your livelihood and our community. For more information contact the Chamber office at 910-592-6177 or info@clintonsampsonchamber.org.
Garnie Edwards Day 2010
Garnie Edwards Honored
 
Many gathered on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 to give special thanks to Mr. Garnie Edwards for his years of loyal service to the Chamber. Mr. Garnie Edwards has championed the Chamber throughout our county with enthusiasm and compassion. He is a model Ambassador.

Ambassador of the Quarter (April-June), Paul Harn

Ambassador of the Quarter (April-June) 
Congratulations to Ambassador Paul Harn! Presenting Paul his certificate is Sherri Smith, Ambassador Club Chair. Thanks to you Paul and all the Ambassadors for all the work you do representing the Chamber.
Volunteers Needed 
 
The Guardian Ad Litem Program of NC
is a volunteer organization that represents abused and neglected children in court. Volunteers are court appointed child advocates from all cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. They also are in great need of volunteers. If you feel you could help children, please contact Patrick Giddeons at

 
The Sampson County History Museum, Inc. is in great need of volunteers. If you would be willing to donate your time, please contact David or Jeannie King at 910-590-0007 or schm@intrstar.net
 
Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce
is working to establish a list of volunteers to contact whenever volunteers are needed for mail-outs, office help, etc. If you are interested or know of anyone that is retired that would be interested please contact the Chamber office by email or phone.
 
If you are available for any of these volunteer needs, your help would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
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Lauren J. Balkcum, Executive Director & Paula M. Peters, Administrative Assistant
Executive Director Lauren Balkcum and Administrative Assistant Paula Peters
Chamber Staff
 
Dear Chamber Member, we are here to serve you. Please contact us if you need assistance with a special event, ribbon cutting, information about your membership, or to host a Business After Hours. We appreciate your business.
 
Sampson County Afghan
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Sampson County Afghans
 
Remember we have beautiful afghans for sale in the Chamber office for $40 each. They make great gifts. Contact the Chamber to purchase one or more.