New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Member!
June 2011 Pretty Good Stuff Teacher Supply Store Michelle Lindsey & Duan Everett Owners 111 Ace Plaza Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 381-2478 PGS carries a variety of unique educational supplies designed to enhance learning and spark interest for students as well as teachers. Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Events
Monday, July 4th the Chamber office will be closed in observance of Independence Day. We re-open Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Clinton Recreation & Parks Dept. July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Show
Monday July 4 at Royal Lane Park. Go to Chamber website for full schedule (on Event Calendar), Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, July 25
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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June
Members of the Week
June 6
InterStar Communications, Inc.
102 Sampson Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 564-4638
June 13
Sampson Crisis Center
309 E. Main Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3599
June 20
Patriot State Bank
1008 Sunset Avenue
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 299-9093
June 27
EZ Wireless
authorized agent for US Cellular
1503 Sunset Avenue
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-2228 |
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Business After Hours
If your business would like to host Business After Hours (usually the third Thursday of each month) contact Lauren at the Chamber office to schedule.
There will be no Business After Hours in July.
We will see you Thursday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. for BAH at Ann's Sew-N-Vac, located at 360 Faison Highway in Clinton. |
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Leadership
Clinton-Sampson
2011-2012
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Leadership
Clinton-Sampson
2010-2011 Class |
A Leadership Clinton-Sampson class is being organized for this Fall. If you are interested in participating please
contact Lauren to register your name as space is limited to 15. ljbalkcum@clintonsampsonchamber.org
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Member News
The Chamber will begin a new Article Block in the August 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
Sampson Regional Medical Center
is looking for adult volunteers to help staff the front information desk. Those interested please contact Judy Naylor, Director of Volunteer Services at (910) 592-8511 extension 8510, to become a "Partner in Care."
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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| Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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C.J. Dew cuts ribbon at Ellis Lewis Auto, LLC. |
Dual Ribbon Cuttings
There was a great turn-out for the Ribbon Cuttings for Ellis Lewis Auto, LLC, and Dew Rentals, both located at 810 Northeast Boulevard in Clinton. C.J. Dew cut the ribbons for both businesses and everyone enjoyed pizza for lunch afterwords. Thank you C.J. for a wonderful event!
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 | | Commissioner Cherie Berry with Chuck Spell of Schindler Elevator Corp. |
2011 Safety Awards Banquet
Commissioner Cherie Berry presented the Safety Awards at the banquet again this year. There were over 300 awards handed out! Congratulations to the winners on their success in safe industry practices and accomplishments! This year's banquet was at Oasis Oyster Bar & Grill located at 1370 Hobbton Highway in Clinton and the food was delicious!
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Membership Decal
Display it proudly so that all who visit your establishment will know that you are a quality business that made an investment in our community to ensure that Sampson County remains a great place to work, live, and visit. Your decal demonstrates your commitment to the community by becoming a part of the vision and strategies of the most influential business organization in Sampson County.
If you have not received a 2011 Member Decal, please contact the Chamber office and one will be promptly mailed to you.
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Set of 2 tervis Tumblers, New From Chamber Retail
The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce will have a new item in our retail area. A set of two, 24 oz. tervis tumblers (boxed) with the (above) Chamber of Commerce wrap. These make wonderful gifts for any occasion. Also, if you'd like to sell them at your business, contact the Chamber for more information. Show your support for the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce!
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 | | Newton Grove Mayor Gerald Darden and Lauren Balkcum |
Chamber Day in Newton Grove
Wednesday, May 25 was Chamber Day in Newton Grove! Mayor Gerald Darden hosted the Chamber at Town Hall. Several Board Members and Chamber Members came out to support the Chamber as Executive Director, Lauren visited with local businesses at Town Hall and later that afternoon at area businesses. Chamber Day is designed to introduce the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce to businesses in the area visited and to let them know the benefits of Chamber Membership. |
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43rd Annual Hollerin Contest
The 43rd Annual Hollerin Contest was held Saturday, June 18 in Spivey's Corner, NC. Ten men participated in the National Hollerin Contest and Larry Jackson of Dunn was the winner. Sheila Frye of Lillington was the ladies winner. Approximately 500 people attended the event.
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Join Us for Member of the Week
Join us on Monday mornings (at 10:30 a.m.) and support the Chamber Member of the Week. It's a fun few minutes and a great way to network! You should receive an email on Fridays letting you know who Member of the Week is for the following Monday. |
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 | | 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 you and your business. |
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