New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
April 2011
The Atrium Florist
Michelle M. Williams, Owner
121 Fayetteville Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-8472 Floral-design, weddings, funerals, special occasions.
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wing Spot Inc. Jerris McPhail, Owner 637 Northwest Boulevard Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 590-2294 Restaurant that serves a variety of food (chicken, fish, shrimp, burgers, and side items). |
Upcoming Events
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 5
in Harrells:
Noon in front of Harrells Christian Academy, 360 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells, NC 28444. Prayer ceremony followed by refreshments served at Harrells Town Hall, 373 Tomahawk Highway. For more info contact Susan Corliss-Bland at (910) 532-2667.
in Clinton:
Noon at the Clinton, NC Courthouse (south side across from WCLN Radio Station). Come join the community in prayer as we pray for our community, county, state, and country. For more info contact Margaret Spivey at (910) 592-3396.
Professional Development Series - Putting the "Pro" Back in Professionalism: Ethics for the Professional
Wednesday, May 18
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Chamber Member: $10
Non-member: $15
Sampson Community College
1801 Sunset Avenue, Aiken Occupational Building,
Room O-140
Presenter: Tim Dannelly
(See main article at right for more info) Contact the Chamber to register. ALL registrations must be received at least 2 business days prior to seminar date.
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, May 23
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at SRMC Cancer Center 215 Beaman St., Clinton
Contact Wanda Boyette at (910) 590-8718 for more info. Free.
Town of Harrells Annual Memorial Day Celebration
Saturday, May 28
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Starts at Town Hall with a walking parade going to the Park Memorial services then followed by a complimentary lunch. Honoring ALL who served. Contact Cindy Ezzell (910) 532-4040 for more info.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for upcoming events.
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April Members of the Week
April 4
Partnership for Children of Sampson County
211 W. Main Street
Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-9399
April 11
First Citizens Bank & Trust
304 Highway 24 East
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-5129
April 18 Employment Security Commission / Sampson County Joblink
115 North Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5756 |
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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
Liberty Hospice
is looking for Hospice Volunteers one hour each week at Mary Gran & Southwood Nursing Centers. Liberty has patients who would like to 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
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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
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 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
The Chamber
is working to establish a list of volunteers to contact whenever volunteers are needed for mail-outs, office help (filing, 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.
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The Chamber of Commerce has two Gold Program Sponsors and one Silver Program Sponsor whose annual contributions make possible many Chamber events including the Annual Banquet and programs such as Leadership Clinton-Sampson. We appreciate the following corporate citizens who have generously sponsored the Chamber of Commerce for nine consecutive years.
2011 Gold Program
Sponsors 
2011 Silver Program Sponsor
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Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at Freedom Mobile Plus in Roseboro
Monday, May 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Freedom Mobile Plus, a new business that sells and services cell phones, and accessories. Come out and support a new Chamber Member and new business in our county! Attendees may enjoy hotdogs and enter to win a $25 Freedom Mobile Plus Gift Card!
Freedom Mobile Plus is located at 407 W. Doctor Martin L. King Jr. Blvd. (also known as W. Highway 24), Roseboro, NC 28382, (910) 525-3733. (Next to Roseboro Family Dentistry.) |
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Mary-Gran Nursing Center's New Rehab Wing
Wednesday, May 4, Noon
Attend a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Mary-Gran Nursing Center for the New Rehab Wing! Enjoy refreshments, take a tour of their new Rehab Wing (until 2 p.m.) while supporting a fellow Chamber Member! Mary-Gran Nursing Center is located at 120 Southwood Drive, Clinton 28328, (910) 592-7981. |
Professional Development Series
Ethics for the Professional
Presenter: Tim Dannelly
Wednesday, May 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join Tim Dannelly for a practical approach to building ethical practices into your everyday workplace dealings, regardless of your position within an organization. Learn the advantages of becoming a person whose word is trustworthy and whose motives are above reproach. Explore ways to give your organization a more businesslike and respected climate.
You'll learn:
- habits that will set you apart as an employee
- how leaders meet deadlines and move ahead without compromising
- priorities for Ethical Sales Professionals, Business Owners, as well as, Managers and Supervisors
Register today by contacting the Chamber office (by phone, email, mail or fax). ALL registrations must be received in the Chamber office at least 2 business days prior to the seminar date.
Please note that payment for seminar fees must be received prior to the seminar. No refunds will be issued. A credit may be applied to future seminars if we receive notice of your cancellation prior to the registration deadline.
Registration Fees (Per Seminar/Per Attendee)
Chamber Members.....$10
Non-members............$15
All seminars begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments and handouts are included in the registration fee.
Each seminar is considered a Stand Alone Seminar
Attend all three (March, April, and May) seminars and receive a Certificate of Completion
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Business After Hours to be hosted by SRMC @ Outpatient Diagnostics Center
Thursday, May 26,
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at Sampson Regional Medical Center's Outpatient Diagnostics Center located at 233 Beaman Street in Clinton, (910) 592-2689. Enjoy delicious refreshments while networking with fellow Chamber Members! |
New General Manager at Smithfield
A warm Clinton-Sampson County welcome to Kyle Narron, the new General Manager at Smithfield Clinton Plant!
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Business After Hours at Sampson County Partnership for Children
There was a great turn out for Business After Hours at Sampson County Partnership for Children. The refreshments were delicious and several people won great door prizes. |
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Junior Leadership
The 2010-2011 Junior Leadership Class spent April 12th learning about agriculture and the role it plays in Sampson County. They toured the Sampson County History Museum Ag Building, Prestage Farms Moltonville Feed Mill, Sampson Cotton Gin, Warren Farming Company, and Smithfield Clinton Plant. This was the final day for this Junior Leadership Class. They will receive their certificate of completion in May.
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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! |
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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 you and your business. |
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