New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our
New Members!
June 2011 Video Den & Carolina Tan Robby James, Owner 935 Sunset Avenue Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5894 Video/DVD rentals and tanning salon. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. July 2011 InkSpot - Classic Printing & Graphics, Inc.
Victoria Johnson, Owner 1200 Sunset Avenue
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 299-9129 Printing, Graphics, Shipping, Packaging, Western Union, UPS, FedEx
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. New Life Baptist Church
& Christian Academy
Dave Page, Pastor
Tracy Edwards, Administrator
2605 Southeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Baptist church with a K-12 school.
Hours: Monday - Friday
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Upcoming Events
Deadline for payment/reservation
Friday, August 5
for Bus Trip to Washington DC for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2011. Cost is $75 per person (non-refundable) and payment must be received to secure your reservation. Payment by check (to Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce), cash, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). For more info contact the Chamber or Dr. Ted Thomas at
tthomas@intrstar.net or Dee Bryant at deebryant1@intrstar.net
Join us for this historic event!
Ribbon Cutting at Pretty Good Stuff Teacher Supply Store
Friday, August 5
12:00 Noon Join us in welcoming a brand new business to our community and also a new member to the Chamber! Located inside In-A-Pickle Party Rental at 111 Ace Plaza in Clinton, Pretty Good Stuff Teacher Supply Store owned by Michelle Lindsey and Duan Everett carries a variety of unique educational supplies designed to enhance learning and spark interest for students as well as teachers. For more info call (910) 299-0905.
Open House & Business After Hours (1st of 2) hosted by CommWell Health
Thursday August 11
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Celebrating Community Health Month at CommWell Heath Newton Grove/Spivey's Corner 3331 Easy Street, Dunn, NC 28334. Enjoy tours, the chance to win door prizes and delicious refreshments. For more info contact CommWell Health at (910) 567-7123
Ribbon Cutting & Open House at New Life Christian Academy
Saturday, August 13
Ribbon Cutting 11:00 a.m.
Open House 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Welcome a new Chamber member and join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at New Life Baptist Church & Christian Academy. They are located at 2605 Southeast Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328. Enjoy tours and activities! For more info contact New Life Christian Academy at (910) 592-3700.
Ribbon Cutting at Video Den and Carolina Tan
Wednesday, August 17
12:00 Noon Come out and support a new Chamber member at their new location, 935 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5894, and enjoy refreshments after the Ribbon Cutting!
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, August 22
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.
Business After Hours (2nd of 2) hosted by Ann's Sew-N-Vac
Thursday August 25
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Network with fellow Chamber Members while enjoying refreshments and the chance to win door prizes! We'll see you at 360 Faison Highway, Clinton, NC 28328. For more info contact Ann's Sew-N-Vac at (910) 592-8071. Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for upcoming events. |
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July
Members of the Week
July 11
Jackson Farming Company
3171 Ernest Williams Road
Autryville, NC 28318
(910) 567-2202
July 18
State Pest Control
807 College Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2755
July 25
F.L. Turlington Lumber Company
229 East Railroad Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-7197 |
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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. |
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Leadership
Clinton-Sampson
2011-2012
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Leadership
Clinton-Sampson
2010-2011 Class |
Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Clinton-Sampson 2011-2012. If you are interested in participating please print out an application from our website and return it to the Chamber office by the deadline: Friday, August 5, 2011. Note Must have 10-12 participants for 2011-2012 class, otherwise the next program will be offered Fall 2012.
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Member News
The Chamber began 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. |
Gazebo Needed
The Sampson County History Museum is looking for a gazebo. If you know of a used one they may purchase, or if someone has one to donate, please contact Jeannie or David King at (910) 590-0007 or schm@intrstar.netThanks in advance for any help with this. It is greatly appreciated. |
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Volunteers Needed
The Sampson County History Museum
is in great need of volunteers. If you would be willing to volunteer 1 or 2 hours a week or month, please contact David or Jeannie King at (910) 590-0007 or schm@intrstar.net
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 Chamber
is in the process of establishing 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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Ribbon Cutting at Pretty Good Stuff Teacher Supply Store
Join us Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12 Noon, in welcoming a brand new business to our community and also a new member to the Chamber! Pretty Good Stuff Teacher Supply Store is located inside In-A-Pickle Party Rental, 111 Ace Plaza in Clinton, (910) 381-2478. Enjoy refreshments after the Ribbon Cutting. Also, attend their Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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August Business After Hours (2)
The Chamber is beginning August on the run with two BAHs this month (everyone's had 2 months off so let's get back in gear). Make plans to attend our two Business After Hours this month, they will be a great time to network with fellow Chamber Members!
The first BAH is also an Open House for CommWell Health celebrating Community Health Month. On Thursday, August 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. enjoy tours, the chance to win door prizes and delicious refreshments at CommWell Health Newton Grove / Spivey's Corner located at 3331 Easy Street, Dunn, NC 28334. For more info contact them at (910) 567-7123.
The second BAH is hosted by Ann's Sew-N-Vac, Thursday, August 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, and the chance to win door prizes! Join us at 360 Faison Highway, Clinton, NC 28328. For more info contact them at (910) 592-8071. |
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House at New Life Christian Academy
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. Open House. Welcome a New Chamber Member and join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at New Life Baptist Church & Christian Academy! Located at 2605 Southeast Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328. For more info contact NLCA at (910) 592-3700.
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Ribbon Cutting at Video Den & Carolina Tan
Wednesday, August 17 at 12:00 noon.Come out and support a new Chamber member at their new location, 935 Sunset Avenue, Clinton (910) 592-5894, and enjoy refreshments after the Ribbon Cutting!
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Clinton High School Hosting
Meet & Greet
Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at Clinton High School in the Atrium. This is an opportunity for you to meet teachers and the Clinton City School Board Members. Also, they are looking for businesses to donate door prizes or coupons. Please contact Jeff Swartz at jswartz@clinton.k12.nc.us. The deadline for donating items is August 10th. Thanks in advance for your help with this. |
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Bus Trip to Washington DC for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication
Join us for a historic trip Sunday, August 28, 2011 leaving the S.C. Exposition Center parking lot at 12 AM and arriving back in Clinton at 12 AM Monday, August 29. Cost for the bus is $75 per person with the deadline to pay/reserve your seat being Friday, August 5, 2011. The bus cost is non-refundable, and may be paid by check (made out to Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce), cash, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). For more info contact the Chamber or Dr. Ted Thomas or Dee Bryant (see emails at left under Upcoming Events). Don't miss the opportunity to attend this historic event!
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Important Chamber Chronicles Info
You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce. Please click on the confirm link at the top of this email to continue receiving our Chamber Chronicles e-newsletter as your subscription must be confirmed. You may unsubscribe at any time with the links at the top or bottom of the email, however if you unsubscribe, you must go to the Chamber website and re-subscribe if you wish to receive it again.
The Chamber Chronicles purpose is to keep Chamber Members informed of upcoming Chamber Events, Events Chamber Members are having, and what has occured in the past month with the Chamber. It is also an opportunity for Chamber Members to get information out about their business through our "Member News" (see Member News block in left column for more info). Utilize your Chamber Membership, get involved. We're here to help you grow your business.
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New Member Reception in September
Mark your calendar for the upcoming New Member Reception September 27, 2011. All members are invited to attend and show a warm Clinton-Sampson Chamber welcome to our new members that have joined the Chamber since September 2009.
It is being hosted by VFW Post #7547 located at 150 Veterans Lane in Clinton.
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Ambassador of the Quarter!
Congratulations to Angie Diehl our Ambassador of the First Quarter (January - March)! Angie is a Private Wealth Manager at LPL Financial, located at 308-A Southeast Boulevard in Clinton (910) 592-5440. Angie had the most Ambassador points for the first quarter this year. Thank you for all your hard work Angie, the Chamber appreciates you as one of our Ambassadors!
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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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North Carolina Marble & Granite Company, Inc. has served eastern N.C. for five generations. Their firm produces approximately 1200 memorial per year. NCMG's mission is to record in stone a life lived. You may contact Quincy Edgerton, President at (910) 592-7112, Fax: (910) 590-3209, Email: qedgerton@embarqmail.com or visit their website at www.ncmarbleandgranite.com. |
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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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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.
Let us know if you would like us to email it to you as a picture so you may add it to your business website. 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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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 (including how to utilize the Chamber website to increase your business) or to host a Business After Hours or New Member Reception. We appreciate you and your business. Let us know how we can help! |
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