New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
September 2010
Martin's Abattoir & Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Jeffrey Martin
Vice President of Operations
1600 Martin Road
Godwin, NC 28344
910-567-6102
Martin's Meats is an industrial meat processing company.
Sampson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vickie Crane, Coordinator
414 Warsaw Road
Clinton, NC 28328 910-592-2557 vickiec@visitsampsonnc.comThe SC Convention & Visitors Bureau manages the marketing of countywide tourism to strengthen the local economy, enrich quality of life and preserve Sampson County's history and agricultural heritage. |
Upcoming Events
Piggly Wiggly Holiday Showcase - A gift for all seasons
Thursday, October 7
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Piggly Wiggly Jordan Plaza, 332 Northeast Blvd. Clinton
This event is to let Sampson County businesses and residents know they can shop/buy local for the holidays. Instead of buying your gift baskets, gift cards, etc. online this year you can see what Piggly Wiggly has to offer in gift and holiday ideas for your friends and loved ones. They will showcase what you can order from the deli, bakery, produce and meat departments for gifts and party trays. Keep the money in Sampson County this year, shop and buy local for all your gift and party needs. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Piggly Wiggly at 910-592-3001 for more information.
SCC Small Business Center Seminar: Common Mistakes that Undermine any Business
Thursday, October 7
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Sampson Community College, North Building Room N-141A
Contact Cliff Ireland at 910-592-7176 or cireland@sampsoncc.edu to register or for more information. This seminar is Free, but you need to register to attend.
Court Square Street Fair & BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, October 9
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at Clinton Courthouse Square Downtown Clinton
Handmade Crafts, Annual Barbecue Cook-off and Bake-off, Local Entertainment, Homemade Ice Cream and Free Children's Rides (Sponsored by the Clinton Downtown Merchants). Ol' Lightnin' Rods Antique Car Show, Historical Exhibits at the Sampson Couty History Museum and Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Rally & Health Fair. Contact the City of Clinton Planning Department, Mary M. Rose at 910-592-1961 or mmr@cityofclintonnc.us for more information. This is a Free public event with concessions, crafts, etc. available to purchase.
Craft Demonstration Day at the Sampson County History MuseumSaturday, October 910:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local craftspeople & vendors display firsthand knowledge of a variety of cultural items significant to our heritage. Contact Jeannie King at 910-590-0007 or schm@intrstar.net for more info or to volunteer ( Volunteers still Needed for this event). Admission is Free.
Clinton-Sampson Rotary Club Shrimp Fest
Thursday, October 14
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at Sunset Avenue Elementary School Cafeteria
Hot dogs and pumpkin decorating available for children! Take out plates available! Contact Sherry Matthews, President at 910-590-5860 or
Sampson Community College Foundation Trip to Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scottland Neck, NCTuesday, October 19 Leaving the SCC campus at 7:45 a.m. and returning by 5:00 p.m. $48 fee includes transportation, admission, guided tour and lunch. For info or to register contact the SCC Foundation at 910-592-8081 x2042 or lturlington@sampsoncc.edu
Mark your calendar for our Business Expo coming March 2011!
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for upcoming events.
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September Members of the Week
September 20 Wellman Oil Company, Inc. Clinton, NC
910-592-4135
September 27
Kivett's Inc.
Clinton, NC
910-592-0161
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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. |
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Volunteers Needed
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The Sampson County History Museum is in Great need of volunteers. If you would be willing to donate your time (1 to 2 hours a week or month), please contact David or Jeannie King at 910-590-0007 or schm@intrstar.net
Liberty Hospice
is looking for Hospice Volunteers one hour each week at Mary Gran & Southwood Nursing Centers. Liberty has patients who would like ot have someone come visit them. If you can spare one hour each week, please call Marie Vann, Volunteer Coordinator at 910-592-8367. Make a difference in your life and theirs. Visit their web site www.libertyhospice.com
The Guardian Ad Litem Program of NCis 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 910-296-2307 or patrick.l.giddeons@nccourts.org
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 someone 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. |
| Board of Directors
Jeffrey A. Shipp, President
Ted Thomas, President-Elect
Gary Mac Herring, VP/Treasurer
Members at large:Sherrell Allen
Dee Bryant
Michael Chestnutt
Pat Dixon
Chris Fann
David King
Rex Moody
Sherri Smith
Chuck Spell, II Ken Sutton
Mason Tarr
Brenda Warren
Clark Wooten
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| Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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The Washington Perspective The Washington Perspective was a U.S. House of Representatives North Carolina Business and Economic Summit hosted by Rep., Mike McIntyre and other members of the NC Congressional Delegation. There were eight who attended September 13-14 at the U.S. Capitol on behalf of Sampson County.
Pictured above from left to right: (front) Sherrill Allen, Sherry Matthews, Victoria Byrd, Lauren Balkcum, Sherri Smith, Susan Cook; (back) Clark Wooten, Jeffrey Shipp. |
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BAH & Holiday Showcase - A gift for all seasons @ Piggly Wiggly Jordan Plaza
Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 PM
at 332 Northeast Blvd., Clinton (910) 592-3001, upstairs opposite the deli (in the Media Room). Enjoy networking with fellow Chamber Members while enjoying refreshments and a chance to win door prizes! |
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BAH, Ribbon Cutting & Open House at LPL Financial
Thursday, October 21st, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
(Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.)
at 308-A Southeast Blvd., Clinton. Network with fellow Chamber Members and enjoy wine tasting, hords'oeuvres, and a chance to win door prizes! |
 | | Catherine O'Dell presenting $5000 grant check to Lauren Balkcum, Executive Director Chamber of Commerce |
Chamber Coat Closet Awarded Grant by South River EMC's Operation Round Up
The Chamber Coat Closet received a $5000 grant to help fund the signature project by the Chamber. Pictured (from left) are:
Sherri Smith, Tawanda Outlaw, Jeffrey Shipp, Lauren Balkcum, South River EMC's Operation Round Up check presenter Catherine O'Dell, Chamber Coat Closet Committee Chairperson Melinda Holland, Greg Thornton, Julie Wahl, and Marie Vann. |
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Become a Sponsor for our Community Service Project
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to join and support us in a community service project, Chamber Coat Closet, for those in need. We will be collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes for infants through adults. The collection will begin on November 1, with a Collection Kick-off Event at City Market from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will collect coats through the month of November at locations throughout the county (to be announced soon). The coats will be distributed by Sampson County Dept. of Social Services (DSS), Sampson Crisis Center, and Sampson County Partnership for Children.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at three levels: - Belt Sponsor $500
- Zipper Sponsor $300
- Button Sponsor $100
Sponsors will receive recognition throughout the event on all marketing materials. Deadline for sponsorships is Friday, October 8th.
Please support the first annual Chamber Coat Closet by the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce. Your donation will help someone in Sampson County stay warm this winter. Thank you for your support. |
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2010 Leadership Clinton-Sampson
This years Leadership Class has gotten off to a great start! There are 16 participants this year from a variety of backgrounds which will bring interest and excitment to the class. A reception was held at the Chamber office on Thursday, September 16th with Leadership Retreat at George Hi Plantation on Friday, September 17th.
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 | | Mike, Margaret and Ryan Carter (Mike is Vice President/City Executive at Patriot State Bank) |
Patriot State Bank Grand Opening and BAH
Patriot State Bank held their Grand Opening and Business After Hours Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a barbecue dinner and bluegrass music by local Gena Tew & Friends.
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 | | Gray Morgan cuts the ribbon. |
Southern Bank Cuts Ribbon in Salemburg
on Wednesday, September 22nd at 11 a.m. at their new location and building at 102 N. Main Street. There was a great turn out for the ribbon cutting and open house. The first 100 visitors received a free Southern Bank travel mug and everyone enjoyed the refreshments. The winners of the open house gifts will be announced on October 29th.
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 | | Tammy Peterson and son Luke cut the ribbon with John Peterson holding the bow. |
Ribbon Cutting & BAH at Hubb's Corn Maze
John and Tammy Peterson, owners of Hubb's Corn Maze along with their son Luke had a ribbon cutting Thursday, September 23rd to celebrate the opening of this years Hubb's Corn Maze. It runs through November 7th on weekends. Their hours are Friday: 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday: 1 to 11 p.m.; Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m. Check out their web site for special hours, prices and more information www.hubbscornmaze.com or call them at 910-564-6709. They are also on Facebook. |
 | | Lauren Balkcum and Pat Dixon at WCLN |
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.
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 Buy Local First for all of your needs!
LOOK FOR THE DECAL! |
 | | Paula Peters, Administrative Assistant and Lauren Balkcum, Executive Director |
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. |
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. |
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