New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
May 2011
Dew Rentals Curtis Dew, Owner (910) 299-0334 Car rental company. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ellis Lewis Auto Curtis Dew, Owner
810 Northeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 596-0602 Sells previously used cars. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wilson Manufacturing 76 Hollerin Road Dunn, NC 28334 (910) 567-6529 Manufactures and sells Farm Trailers, and Custom Trailers, also does Custom Welding Services. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Charles Tart Propane 7807 Plain View Highway Dunn, NC 28334 (910) 892-0111 "Your Friendly Propane Provider" Sales, Service, Installation of Propane. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Events
Harrells Volunteer Fire Department 300' National Truck & Tractor Pull
Friday & Saturday,
June 17 & 18
Friday: 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
4000 Horse Power Mulit-Engine Tractors Reaching Tire Speeds Over 175 MPH with 300"
606 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells, NC 28444. Contact George McGill at (910) 532-4276 for more info.
Cost per person: Adults $15; Children 6-12 $5; Children 5 & under Free.
43rd Annual National Hollerin' Contest
Saturday, June 18
Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
Events begin at 11:00 a.m.
Located at Spivey's Corner Volunteer Fire Department, 8200 Newton Grove Highway, Dunn, 28334.
Cost:$5 per person, under 12 free
Contact: (910) 567-2600 or
Friends of Sampson County Waterways trip to Suggs Mill Pond
Saturday, June 18
The club is planning a trip to Suggs Mill Pond in Bladen County. Please contact Cebron Fussell at (910) 592-7373 for more info.
Also, FSCW meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Pizza Inn in Clinton (next to the Post Office). Meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. If you'd like to have dinner, please come early. For more info contact Cebron Fussell (910) 592-7373.
SRMC's Women's Health Series "Birth & Beyond"
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, June 20
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Presented by Elizabeth Bryan, MD, Internist. Located at The Center for Health + Wellness Classroom. FREE, public welcome to attend. For more info contact The Center for Health + Wellness at (910) 596-5400.
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, June 27
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 to attend.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for upcoming events. |
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May
Members of the Week
May 2
Associated Urologists of NC - Clinton Urology
358 Northeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-7129
May 9
Golden Corral
206 Southeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 596-0141
May 16
Town of Salemburg
[Town Hall]
100 Methodist Drive
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5650
May 23
Martin's Abattoir & Wholesale Meats, Inc.
1600 Martin Road
Godwin, NC 28344
(910) 567-6102
May 31
Warrick & Bradshaw, P.A.
609 College Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-2900
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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.
There will be no Business After Hours in June or July. We will see you in August at Ann's Sew-N-Vac. |
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Member News
The Chamber will begin a new Article Block in the July issue of Chamber Chronicles specifically for spotlighting Chamber Members. Any business interested in "being in the spotlight" will be required to fill out a Member Profile of 25 words or less and return it to the Chamber office by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Up to three Chamber Members may be published each month, and it is based on "first come first served". Therefore those who return their profile first get first chance at being published. Each month will feature different members. You may go to our website www.clintonsampsonchamber.org for a Member Profile Form, or contact the Chamber office at (910) 592-6177. |
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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 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
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 website www.libertyhospice.com
The Sampson County History Museum
is in great need of volunteers. If you would be willing to volunteer 1 to 2 hours a week or month, please contact David or Jeannie King at (910) 590-0007 or schm@intrstar.net
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 may be interested please contact the Chamber office by email or phone.
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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 generously sponsor the Chamber of Commerce.
2011 Platinum
Program Sponsors
2011 Gold
Program Sponsors
2011 Silver
Program Sponsors
Wilson Manufacturing
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Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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Dual Ribbon Cuttings on Friday, June 3 at Noon
Join us this Friday, June 3rd at Noon for Ribbon Cuttings for Ellis Lewis Auto, LLC, and Dew Rentals, both located at 810 Northeast Boulevard in Clinton. Help us welcome two new Chamber Members and stay for refreshments afterward! |
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Smithfield's Glenn Clark with
Commissioner Cherie Berry
at 2010 Safety Awards Banquet |
2011 Safety Awards Banquet
Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. is the date for the 2011 Safety Awards Banquet. Commissioner Cherie Berry will again be in attendance to hand out this year's Safety Awards. This year's banquet will be at Oasis Oyster Bar & Grill located at 1370 Hobbton Highway in Clinton. Cost for the banquet is $17.50 per person (includes meal and beverage) to be paid to Oasis that evening (by Visa, MasterCard or cash). Contact the Chamber to make your reservation today as seating is limited.
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Dr. Ethan Lenker, Sampson County Schools Superintendent, Named Regional Superintendent of the Year
As a Regional Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Lenker will be one of the choices for the North Carolina Superintendent of the Year which will be announced in November. Congratulations Dr. Lenker!
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Roseboro 120th Birthday Celebration
You are cordially invited to attend Roseboro's 120th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. at Roseboro Downtown Depot Part on Roseboro Street, and will end in the evening with the launch of sky lanterns. There will be entertainment (Red River Revival Band from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Beach Music DJ from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.), games, special promotions in local businesses throughout Roseboro, and food will be available to purchase. A flyer with more info will be sent once the Chamber receives it.
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Small Business Center's Cliff Ireland,
Ethics for the Professional -Presenter Tim Dannelly,
and Lauren Balkcum, Chamber Executive Director |
Thank you for participating!
Thanks to all who registered and attended the Professional Development Series: Putting the "Pro" Back in Professionalism. Each seminar had a good attendance and there was great feedback from attendees. We look forward to scheduling the next Professional Development Series and hope you will be able to attend or send one or more from your business to attend.
Lauren and Cliff are working on scheduling a PowerPoint Seminar. More info soon to come.
Also, we plan to schedule another Chamber Web Seminar this year for Chamber Members to learn how to use the Chamber website to promote their business. This is a free seminar, so be sure to send someone from your business to learn how to utilize this member benefit to your best advantage. |
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Vickie Crane cuts the ribbon for the
SC Convention & Visitors Bureau |
Ribbon Cutting at Sampson County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Clinton
There was a great attendance for the Ribbon Cutting at the Sampson County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The food at the reception was catered by Evan's Catering and was delicious! Vickie Crane, Tourism Coordinator cut the ribbon with the SCCVB Board of Directors nearby. Check out their website at www.visitsampsonnc.com. |
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Mary-Gran Nursing Center's New Rehab Wing
There was a wonderful turn-out for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Mary-Gran's New Rehab Wing. The reception was catered by The Ashford Inn and was delightful! Administrator, Neil Ivey cut the ribbon with Chamber Executive Director, Lauren Balkcum and Mary Gran staff around him. Photo by Billy Todd, The Sampson Independent.
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Clinton-Sampson Leadership 2010-2011
The 2010-2011 Leadership Class had their Graduation Dinner and received their Certificates on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
Shannon Tew, Michael Gilpin, and Elaine Hunt spoke at the dinner about what the Leadership program meant to them. Lauren Balkcum announced each class member as Frank Butler, Leadership Steering Committee Chair, and Dr. Ted Thomas presented the certificates. The event was catered by Piggly Wiggly Catering and decorated by In-A-Pickle Party Rental. It was a wonderful evening with beautiful decorations, delicious food, a fun slide show and enjoyable speakers!
It was announced that a Clinton-Sampson Leadership 2011-2012 Class is being considered if there is enough interest to form a class. If you or someone you know is interested in being part of Leadership Clinton-Sampson, contact the Chamber office at info@clintonsampsonchamber.org or (910) 592-6177. The Chamber will let you know if there is enough to make a class for this Fall.
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 | | Greg Thornton receives certificate. |
 | | Sherri Smith, Sherry Matthews, Minnie & Jules Molenda |
 | | Deborah & Gary Wayne Hall, Bill Scott, Shannon Tew |
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Lauren Balkcum with Bessie Burger owner, Frank Brinkley
Photo courtesy of The Sampson Weekly |
Thank you to Bessie Burger and owner, Frank Brinkley!
A special thanks to Bessie Burger for inviting Chamber Members to eat lunch on Thursday, May 26th to help them iron out any kinks before their Grand Opening. A Ribbon Cutting will be announced soon. |
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Business After Hours at SRMC Outpatient Diagnostics Center
There was a wonderful attendance at BAH hosted by SRMC's Outpatient Diagnostics Center. The food was delicious and the decorations were festive! Two gift baskets were given away as door prizes and went to Billy Ray Jordan of Jordan Shopping Center, Inc., and Pete Brambs of LPL Financial.
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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! |
 | | 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 you and your business. |
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