New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our
New Members!
September 2011 Katrina Lairson (Individual Member)
4130 Dudley Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 (910) 366-2540
Lemon Sprouts
Health Food Store
Tonya DeVaughn, Owner A health food store that sells vitamins, supplements, herbs, essential oils, organic groceries, gluten-free foods, vegan foods. 2120 Southeast Boulevard Clinton, NC 28328 (803) 457-4839 ncdevaughn@hotmail.com CTH US Inc. Brian Jackson, Operations Manager Clean and preserve Natural Hog Sausage Casings. 406 E. Butler Avenue Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 214-6885 Brian.Jackson@sonac.biz LivingStone Graphics Debbie Horne, Owner Graphic Design, Business Cards, Brochures, Signs & Banners, Web Hosting & Design 211 McGee Church Road Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 564-5446 design@livingstonegraphics.com www.livingstonegraphics.com |
Upcoming Events
Hubbs Corn Maze
Open Now thru Nov.6
Bring your family and enjoy a 12+ Acre Corn Maze 2011 Design honoring the 30 year NASA Space Shuttle Program. The MWR at Ft. Bragg is their Master Sponsor. Lots of activities for the young and the young at heart. Located at 10276 N US 42, Clinton, NC 28328 for more info contact Tammy Peterson at (910) 564-6709 or visit www.hubbscornmaze.com
Court Square Street Fair & BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, October 8
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 County History Museum and Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Rally & Health Fair.
Craft Demonstration Day
Saturday, October 8
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sampson County History Museum, 313 Lisbon Street, Clinton (910) 590-0007. There will be local craftspeople and vendors to display a variety of cultural items significant to our heritage. Free Admission.
SRMC's 1st Annual
CARE FAIR
Saturday, October 8
9 a.m. to 12 noon at The Center for Health + Wellness, 417 Johnson Street, Clinton, 28328 (910) 596-5400
Open to public. Flu Shot: $20 each, cash only, limited availability; All other events at CARE FAIR are free: Health Screenings, Ask the Doctor, Ask the Pharmacist, Wellness Activities, Healthy Recipes & Samples, Women's Health, "Hips to Toes Health, Blood Donor Center and MORE!
Town of Harrells Community Day
Saturday, October 22
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Other activities include: Car Show, Entertainment, Wood Cooked Barbecue, Rides for Children, Penny Social, Lawn Mower Pull/Mini Tractor Pull at 1:00 p.m.
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, October 24
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.
Midway High School TMD Corn Hole Tournament
Saturday, October 29
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Old Midway HS, 15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy., Dunn, NC. Call (910) 567-6664 for info. Corn Hole Tournament featuring 2 person teams in a double elimination competition, awarding cash prizes. Family festival with Kids Play Zone, carnival games, bake sale, 50/50 raffle, and more! Cost: $30 per team; festival varies per event.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for more info on upcoming events. |
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September
Members of the Week
September 6
Clinton Realty Co.
607 College Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 596-0099
September 12
(Washington DC Summit)
September 19
United Way of Sampson County
118 E. Elizabeth Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4263
September 26
Warren Farming Company/
WF Partnership
596 Blake Road
Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1701
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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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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. |
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Chamber Chat
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Tune in every Friday/Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for Chamber Chat on WCLN 1170 AM for the latest happenings in Sampson County.
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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 website www.libertyhospice.com
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 |
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The Chamber of Commerce has two Platinum Program Sponsors,
one Gold Program Sponsor and two Silver Program Sponsors 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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Chamber Member
Website Training Classes
Please mark Monday, October 10th or Tuesday, 11th on your calendar. The Chamber (with the help of the Small Business Center) will be having a training course on using your member website and also on utilizing the "reminder" system on the website for events. We will have a morning class on Monday, October 10th at 11:00 a.m., and an afternoon class on Tuesday, October 11th at 3:30 p.m., each lasting approximately one and one-half hours. They will be at Sampson Community College in the North building room N-205. You will only need to attend one of the classes as they will cover the same information.
As a Chamber Member you have the opportunity to market your business to consumers visiting
www.clintonsampsonchamber.org
by enhancing your informational Home Page with pictures and text. You can also post Hot Deals, Job Openings, and Events, add keywords to help consumers find you when they run searches, and run reports to see hit statistics for your home page and other advertised items. Whether at work, at home, or traveling, anywhere that you have access to the Internet you will be able to edit your information by logging into the ChamberMaster website.
Please RSVP to the Chamber by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5th so we will know how many to prepare for as seating is limited. Thank you in advance for your response.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, October 20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
October's BAH is being hosted by Sampson Community College, 1801 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-8081. It will be held in the Horticulture Department Gardens (in case of inclement weather - Aiken Occupational Building lobby). Enjoy delectable refreshments while networking with fellow Chamber Members. Tours will be available to the Building Trades, Animal Science, Industrial Machines programs, and the Butterfly Garden.
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Kick-Off Event - November 1
It's that time of year again to gear up for our 2nd Annual Chamber Coat Closet. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to join and support us in our community service project for those in need. We will be collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes for infants thru adults. The collection will begin on November 1, 2011 with a Collection Kick-off Event at City Market from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will collect coats through the month of November at locations throughout the county. The coats will be distributed by Sampson County Dept. of Social Services (DSS), Sampson Crisis Center, and Sampson County Partnership for Children.
A HUGE Thank you to our 2011 Chamber Coat Closet Sponsors:
Button Sponsor ($100):
- Altman's Grocery Barn & Grill
- GO Automotive
- Ilario Pantano
- Lockamy/Tek Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Sessoms Jewelry ($250)
Zipper Sponsor ($300):
- Carolina Eye Care
- First Citizens Bank
- Matthews Health Mart & Gift Shop
- Patriot State Bank
- Progress Energy
- Sampson Regional Medical Center
Belt Sponsor ($500):
- Four County EMC Operation Round Up
- Kiwanis Club of Clinton
Please support the second 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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2011 Fall Seminar Schedule
Below is the schedule for the Small Business Center's Fall Seminars. These seminars are FREE, but please call (910) 592-7176 Ext. 2032 to reserve your spot. Locations: O = Occupational Building, N = North Building.
- Saturday, October 15, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Successfully Completing a 501 (c) 3 **Non-Profit Series Room O-140
- Saturday, October 15, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Grant Writing 101 **Non-Profit Series Room O-140
- Saturday, October 22, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. QuickBooks User Group Room N-229
- Saturday, October 29, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Grant Writing 102 [Prerequisite 101] **Non-Profit Series Room O-140
- Saturday, October 29, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Creating Budgets for Non-Profits **Non-Profit Series Room O-140
- Thursday, November 3, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business Room O-140
- Monday, November 7, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. How to Raise Your Credit Score to Over 740 Points Room N-140A
- Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Branding Your Business: Creating & Protecting Room O-140 {This is a Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored seminar}
- Tuesday, November 29, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Fundamentals of Completing a Loan Application (hands on)
**The Non-Profit Series (Certificate for completion of all 4 seminars) and the Completing a Loan Application are hands-on seminars.
Take advantage of these FREE Seminars by attending or sending someone from your business. Cliff Ireland and The Small Business Center (SBC) is the source for information on starting a business, marketing, financing, record keeping and taxes, writing a business plan, plus many more topics! The SBC also provides one-on-one confidential counseling services. For more information contact Cliff Ireland at (910) 592-7176 Ext. 2032 or at cireland@sampsoncc.edu.
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Chamber tervis Tumblers!
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tervis Tumbler wrap |
Set of 2 tervis Tumblers, New From Chamber Retail
The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce has 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 and purchase your's today!
Purchase your's at the Court Square Street Fair Saturday, October 8th ($42.80 including tax).
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New Member Reception/Business After Hours at V.F.W. Post #7547
There was a great turn out to welcome our new members that have joined the Chamber since September 2009 at the New Member Reception/BAH! The V.F.W. Post #7547 located at 150 Veterans Lane in Clinton was a gracious host. Everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments that the VFW Women's Auxiliary prepared, and Shirley Davis (of Iliario Pantano) won the drawing of the evening...a nice ham! Thank you to V.F.W. Post #7547 and all who attended!
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2011 Washington DC Summit
A great group went to Washington DC in September for the North Carolina Business Summit Taking Care of Business. Congressman Mike McIntyre was the host for the event. Attendees met with NC Business Leaders, NC US Representatives, US Congressional Leaders, and also got in some sight-seeing.
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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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Buy Local First for all of your needs!
LOOK FOR THE DECAL! |
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Lauren Balkcum, Executive Director and Paula Peters, Administrative Assistant |
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 or New Member Reception. We appreciate you and your business. Let us know how we can help! |
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