New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our
New Members!
October 2011 CopyPro, Inc. Bill Holman, Sales Manager
"Professional people serving business professionals with the finest office systems and maintenance available." 5509-A Business Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 231-4087 bholman@copypro.net http://www.copypro.net
Lamar Advertising
Renee Muffett, Sales "The nation's leading outdoor advertising firm" 2065 West Broad Street Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (910) 862-2018 rmuffett@lamar.com http://www.lamar.com American Cancer Society Susanne DelGrosso, Community Manager "ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem." 2202 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 111 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 254-4870 susanne.delgrosso@cancer.org http://www.cancer.org |
Upcoming Events
Chamber Coat Closet
November 1 - 30
Give the gift of warmth this season and bring your new or gently used coats to our drop-off locations November 1 through 30. We are accepting coats in all sizes for infants through adults, both male and female coats. Drop sites are listed on our website www.clintonsampsonchamber.org
Tim's Gift Ride & Drive Hope Rally
Saturday, November 5
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Motorcycle Ride and Classic Car Drive begins at Clinton City Market on Lisbon Street. Registration $20, plus $5 passenger (price includes meal). Contact Tim's Gift (910) 592-8776 or BeckysMustang@yahoo.com or visit their website at http://www.timsgift.com
Sampson Community College Foundation Golf Tournament (Entries due by Nov. 3)
Thursday, November 10
The Sampson Classic - William M. Johnson, Jr. Invitational at Coharie Country Club in Clinton. 9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast; 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start; Awards Ceremony & Lunch will follow the round. Contact Lisa or Tammy at (910) 592-8081 ext. 2042 or 2043 or email Lisa at lturlington@sampsoncc.edu
Annual Veteran's Day Program
Friday, November 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sampson County Expo Center, Prestage Hall
Join us for the Annual Veterans Day Program as we pay tribute to our United States Military. All branches of service are recognized during this special program sponsored by Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce, Sampson County Expo Center, County of Sampson and Veterans Affairs.
Matthews Gifts Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 13
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Matthews Gifts in Jordan Plaza. Open House Promotion: If it fits in your bag, it's on sale! 20% Off Regular Retail Price (contact store for exclusions). Discount applies to in stock items only. Door Prizes: Store Gift Cards & More!! Refreshments. One Day Only Event! Contact (910) 592-5100 for more info.
March of Dimes
20th Anniversary Signature Chefs Auction
Sunday, November 20
5:30 p.m. at Hotel Bordeaux & Conference Center in Fayetteville, NC. For more info contact Catherine Heindselman at (910) 483-3691 or email Catherine at cheindselman@marchofdimes.com
SRMC Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, November 28
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 more info on upcoming events. |
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October
Members of the Week
October 3
Wing Spot
637 Northwest Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-2294
October 17
Edward Jones Investments - David Jenkins
608 Beaman Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-1694
October 24
New York Life Insurance Co.
Larry M. Barnes, Agent
312 College Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2180
October 31
State Employee's Credit Union 221 North Boulevard Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-6103
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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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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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Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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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 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 through adults (for both males & females). The collection will begin on November 1, 2011 with a Collection Kick-off Event at City Market from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment and refreshments. We will collect coats through the month of November at locations throughout the county (check www.clintonsampsonchamber.org for drop-off locations). 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:
South River Electric Membership Corporation Operation Round Up for our $5,000 grant for new coats!
Belt Sponsor ($500):
- Four County EMC Operation Round Up
- Kiwanis Club of Clinton
Zipper Sponsor ($300):
- Carolina Eye Care
- First Citizens Bank
- Matthews Health Mart & Gift Shop
- Patriot State Bank
- Progress Energy
- Sampson Regional Medical Center
Button Sponsor ($100):
- Altman's Grocery Barn & Grill
- GO Automotive
- Pantano for Congress
- Lockamy/Tek Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Sessoms Jewelry ($250)
- Woodmen of the World Lodge 924
In Kind Sponsor:
- Boogie Shoes Radio Network 1170 AM
- Lamar Advertising
- Mary Mack's, Inc.
- STAR Telephone Membership Corporation
Please support the second annual Chamber Coat Closet the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce's signature project. Your donation will help someone in Sampson County stay warm this winter. Thank you for your support.
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Christmas in Clinton Parade
Applications are now being accepted for this year's Christmas in Clinton Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2011. Parade applications along with Rules & Regulations and Fees are available in the Chamber office and on the Chamber website www.clintonsampsonchamber.org and must be received (along with home-made float sketches, and fees) by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions contact the Chamber office. |
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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.
- 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)
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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Sampson County Expo
March 16-17, 2012
The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce and Sampson County Exposition Center are proud to announce the return of the Sampson County Business Expo. The event will be held at the Sampson County Exposition Center to showcase the best of Sampson County (and surrounding counties).
We invite you to promote your business in the Sampson County Expo, which will showcase all that Sampson has to offer in Business, Industry and Agriculture. This exciting event, like no other, will offer the opportunity for you to SELL and promote your business to the community through special sales, and advertisements that will generate excitement and capitalize on the tagline of "Let's Make a Deal."
The Chamber of Commerce invites you to take advantage of this exciting event to promote your business. Hours for this event are arranged to help you have access to folks during hours that do not conflict with their normal work schedule in hopes to get you in front of more potential customers and ..."Make a Deal!"
To register, go to www.clintonsampsonchamber.org and download a registration form and submit it with your payment to the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce. |
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Business After Hours at Sampson Community College
October's BAH was hosted by Sampson Community College. It was held in the Horticulture Department Gardens. Everyone enjoyed delectable refreshments while networking with fellow Chamber Members. Tours were given of the Building Trades, Animal Science, Industrial Machines programs, and the Butterfly Garden.
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Chamber tervis Tumblers!
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24 oz. tervis Tumbler |
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tervis Tumbler wrap |
Set of 2 tervis Tumblers, New From Chamber Retail
The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce's new retail item - a set of two, 24 oz. tervis tumblers (boxed) with the (above) Chamber of Commerce wrap. These make wonderful Christmas gifts to be given as a set or divided into two gifts! 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! Cost per set: $42.80 including tax. |
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Group that went to MLK Memorial Dedication in Washington DC on October 16, 2011 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
On Sunday, October 16, 2011 Sampson, Duplin residents join throngs of people on the National Mall for dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial! Dr. Ted Thomas said he was thrilled at the opportunity to be a part of such a special occasion, and he was glad the Chamber and its multicultural arm was able to initiate the trip that brought so many people together. Dr. Ted wrote "...the highlight of the event was standing at the foot of the monument looking up at Dr. King and realizing how he stood for what he believed in. My prayer is that one day Dr. King's dream of equality will come true, but until then the monument and his legacy continues to remind me that there is still work to do. We are not what we used to be but we are not where we need to be." The Sampson Independent
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MLK Memorial in Washington DC |
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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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