New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
December 2011 Sun Inc. of Warsaw dba Quality Inn Warsaw
Amanda Justice,
General Manager 61 Room Hotel featuring rooms with king size beds and 2 queen beds. Seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, and on-site fitness room. 2676 West NC Hwy. 24 Warsaw, NC 28398 (910) 293-2800
Technology by Design
Daniel Ruggles, VP Sales
David Ruggles,
VP Lead Network Engineer
Provides small and medium sized businesses with all their technical needs (computer, phone, data, backup,
anti-virus, etc.) PO Box 1052 Clinton, NC 28329 (910) 249-9650 marketing@tecbydesign.com www.tecbydesign.com Percivall Advertising Brian Hodges, Account Executive Promotional products, embroidery, screen printing. 2831 Van Huron Drive Raleigh, NC 27615 (919) 872-8884 Brian@percivalladvertising.com www.percivalladvertising.com |
Upcoming Events
Member of the Week resumes Monday, January 9 at 10:30 a.m. check your email the Friday before for who will be MOW. We look forward to seeing you there!
Deadline for Registrations for Sampson County Expo
Tuesday, January 31
Registrations are still being received for the upcoming Sampson County Expo scheduled for Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th. The deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. January 31, 2012. See article at right for more info. or contact the Chamber at (910) 592-6177.
SRMC The Center for Health + Wellness ongoing classes / programs
Walk-N-Talk: Free to public, Monday - Friday 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Track available to non-members during this hour.
Tai Chi: Tues/Thurs. Jan. 3-Feb.28 at 11:15 a.m. - Noon, sponsored by Dept. of Aging. Free, call to register (910) 592-5653.
Line Dancing: Monday nights 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted for SRMC Foundation.
Relay for Life's 2012 Kick-Off Meeting
Tuesday, January 3
6:30 p.m. at Grove Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. ALL teams welcome. Contact Sherry Massey at (910) 385-5160 or gmassey@intrstar.net or smassey@sampsonrmc.org or April Hicks at (910) 385-7132 or ahicks@sampsonrmc.org
Friends of Sampson County Waterways 2012 Wild Game Cookout
Saturday, January 7
12 noon at Clinton City Market (come earlier if you want to bring a dish to prepare on site).
Cost: $8 per plate for adults; $4 per plate children under 12; Children under 3 eat free. Bring a covered dish whether it is wild game or not and get one free adult plate/admission. The cookout, featuring wild game from the bounty of Eastern North Carolina: wild hog, beaver, squirrel, rabbit, bear, catfish, and venison are just some of the meats that will be served along with a variety of side dishes, desserts, and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Sampson County Waterways, a group dedicated to keeping the creeks and rivers of Sampson County clean and clear for the enjoyment of all.For more info contact Ralph (910) 590-6281, Cebron (910) 214-0586, Robert (910) 718-0386 or sampsoncountywaterways@yahoogroups.com
Martin Luther King, Jr. 12th Annual Business Reception
Monday, January 16
12 noon at Sampson County Expo Center, Prestage Hall. Sponsors are still needed for this annual event. Please see article at right for more info.
NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues Investing in Gen Z February 6-7, 2012
27th Annual Emerging Issues Forum at Raleigh Convention Center. Learn more and register at www.emergingissues.org
42nd Annual Banquet
Tuesday, February 28
6:00 p.m. Doors open
6:30 p.m. Meal begins
7:00 p.m. Program begins
See article at right for more info.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for more info on upcoming events. |
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December
Members of the Week
December 5
Ribeyes Steakhouse
100 Westover Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-2550
December 12
Big Blue Stores, Inc.
149 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-6707
December 19
Progressive Child Care
Academy, Inc.
405 Lisbon Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 299-9000
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Business After Hours
If your business would like to host Business After Hours contact the Chamber office to schedule. Beginning in 2012 BAH will be the second Thursday of each month (with the exception of January, which will be on the third Thursday). |
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Member News
The Chamber has a new Article Block 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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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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 2012 Member Investment
Dear Chamber Member,
Your 2012 Member Investment Invoices are in the mail and you should be receiving them soon. We appreciate your membership and are here to help you build your business!
Along with the invoices, we have included information on sponsorship opportunities available with the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce. Please take a moment to review the sponsorships levels available and consider them when mailing in your Member Investments.
Also, January is a great time to make sure the Chamber has your current contact information. If you have had any mailing address changes, email address changes, personnel changes (as in Chamber Reps for your business), phone number changes or any other changes please note that when you send in your Member Investment. Your help is greatly appreciated on this.
Finally, please contact us if you would like to host a Business After Hours, have a Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening, or Open House. We are always here to help!
The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce wishes you and your business a Happy and Prosperous 2012! |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 12th Annual Business Reception
January 16, 2012 at Noon
The Chamber's Multicultural Business Committee is preparing for the 12th Annual MLK, Jr. Business Reception scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012 and is looking for support from community members such as local businesses and churches to be sponsors for this event.
The following Corporate / Business Sponsorship levels are available: - Platinum Sponsor $1,000 Donation
- Diamond Sponsor $750 Donation
- Gold Sponsor $500 Donation
- Silver Sponsor $250 Donation
- Bronze Sponsor $100 Donation
Also, this year the committee requests local churches to sponsor tables to represent their Church Family to ensure that their Church Family Members will be able to enjoy the program while sitting at a table sponsored by their "Home Church/Place of Worship" - Reservation for one (1) table $200 each
- Reservation for two (2) tables $150 each
(Location of tables are assigned on order of receipt of payment of sponsorship)
The Multicultural Business Committee would like to thank you in advance for any contributions you may make to this year's event. They promise to provide a wonderful lunch and memorable words of reflection honoring Dr. King and his legacy to equality, freedom and liberty. For further information regarding this event, please contact Dr. Ted Thomas (910) 592-6171, Dee Bryant (910) 260-0435, or the Chamber office (910) 592-6177. |
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Enjoy delicious refreshments while networking with fellow Chamber Members. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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42nd Annual Chamber Banquet
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Be on the lookout for your invitation to our 42nd Annual Banquet which honors our Chamber Members. Doors open at 6:00, meal begins at 6:30 and program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Included with your invitation, you will find the 2011 Awards Ballot from the Small Business Committee. The ballot will include 2011 nominees for the Entrepreneurial Success Award, Small Business Excellence Award and the Business Person of the Year Award. Please return your ballot by the due date (on ballot) to get your vote counted.
In addition, The Garnie Edwards Ambassador of the Year Award and The Outstanding Chamber Member of the Year 2011 will be awarded.
Enjoy a delicious meal, great entertainment and a chance to network with fellow Chamber Members. Make plans now to attend.
Please note that Chamber Membership Investment must be paid prior to purchasing banquet tickets to receive Chamber rates on tickets.
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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 potential customers during hours that do not conflict with their normal work schedule in hopes to get you in front of more people to..."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. The deadline for registration has been extended to January 31, 2012. |
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at
G's Restaurant
Friday, December 2nd we welcomed a new Chamber Member and new business in our community with the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of G's Restaurant located at 361 North Boulevard, Clinton, (910) 565-0153. Owners Jose & Carla Gutierrez and daughter Isabel provided delicious samples of their menu items. G's is a family restaurant offering Cajun cuisine as well as burgers, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches. The Cajun recipes are from Carla's family recipes and like their other menu items, are made from scratch. Jose is active duty special forces. Stop by and enjoy lunch or supper at G's Restaurant and support a new business in our community.
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at Fitness 4 Women
Monday, December 5th we welcomed a new Chamber Member with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Fitness 4 Women at their new location, 122 E. Elizabeth Street, Clinton, (910) 379-6785. Fitness 4 Women is a Gym, Fitness Studio, Dance Studio, and they have Personal Training. Contact owners Evaristo or Kristen Lorenzo for schedule, membership fees, and more information.
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Christmas in Clinton Parade
Saturday, December 10th was a beautiful day for a Christmas Parade! There were entries of all kinds including marching bands, queens, clowns, dancers, fire & rescue vehicles, officials, classic cars and more! Be looking in mid-October for 2012 Christmas in Clinton Parade applications.
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Business After Hours at GO Automotive
December's BAH was hosted by Go Automotive. Santa showed up for a photo op with attendees and Jeannie King won the drawing for a 2012 Toyota to use for 2 weeks! Thanks for a great Christmas party/BAH GO Automotive! |
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The 2nd Annual Chamber Coat Closet is still going strong, and hopefully is about to gear down. Coats have been collected from generous citizens, and purchased with the grant money received. The Chamber Coat Closet Committee has been working hard to collect, purchase, and distribute the coats. Coats have been distributed by several non-profit organizations including Migrant Education Program, Sampson County Schools, UCare, Sampson County Dept. on Aging and Dept. of Social Services, Sampson Crisis Center, Sampson County Partnership for Children, and Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce.
So far approximately 900 coats have been collected (via donation and purchasing). Approximately 400 have been distributed, with requests still coming in for coats.
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
- Ford of Clinton
- Lamar Advertising
- Mary Mack's, Inc.
- Piggly Wiggly - Jordan Plaza
- STAR Telephone Membership Corporation
We appreciate all your support for 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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Chamber tervis Tumblers!
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24 oz. tervis Tumbler |
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 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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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.
Member of the week will resume January 9, 2012 due the holidays. We look forward to seeing you January 9th!
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