New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our New Members!
December 30, 2011 Brinson Law Sarah Brinson, Attorney/Owner Small law office with main focus on serving Hispanic clients. Sarah speaks Spanish and practices immigration law, criminal law, and some domestic and civil law. 311 McKoy Street, Suite B PO Box 1602 Clinton, NC 28329 (910) 592-9529 January 2012 Darryl Andre Price, II Individual Member 1391 Mount Moriah Church Road Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 564-2806 DarrylPrice32@yahoo.com Wanda L. Boyette Individual Member 120 Duffers Walk Lane Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-7771 wboyette@embarqmail.com |
Upcoming Events
SRMC The Center for Health + Wellness (TCHW)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 & The Center for Health + Wellness.
Sugar Buddies Diabetes Support Group Tuesday, February 7
6:30 p.m. Topic: Heart Smart
Intro to Tai Chi
Saturday, February 11 & 25 10:00 a.m. Free, call to register (910) 592-5653.
South River EMC, The Power Source Volunteers Event:
Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo 2012
Thursday, March 8
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Champion Hoist & Equipment 200 Champion Dr., Dunn
$50 All-You-Can-Eat Oysters & Shrimp! For tickets call Catherine O'Dell at (910) 230-2982
Deadline for ticket purchases: February 29
For sponsorships call Julie Wahl at (910) 892-8071 x2151 Sponsor levels: The Poseidon $500; The Zeus $250; The Atlantis $100 Deadline for sponsors: February 9
SRMC Breast Cancer
Support Group
Monday, February 20
6:30 p.m. at Sampson Regional Cancer Center, 215 Beaman, Clinton for more info contact Wanda Boyette (910) 592-7771.
Outpatient Education - Weight Loss for Life
Wednesday, February 22
9:00 a.m. at TCHW. Free, call to register (910) 596-5400.
42nd Annual Clinton Sampson Chamber Banquet
Tuesday, February 28
6:15 p.m. Doors open
6:30 p.m. Meal begins
7:00 p.m. Program begins
See article at right for more info.
Sampson County Super Sprint Triathlon - You Can Do This!
Saturday, March 10
9:00 a.m. 250 yard Swim or Water Walk (5 laps), 7 mile Bike, 2 mile Walk or Run. Go to www.fsseries.com to register! Proceeds benefit NCCE - Sampson Center and Clinton Parks & Recreation.
Freedom from Smoking
Session begins March 15: Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at TCHW. Learn how to overcome your tobacco addiction in a small group and a fun, interactive learning environment. Call Frank Bray at CAPRI (910) 592-3278 for schedule, info, and registration.
Clinton-Sampson Ducks Unlimited 37th Annual Banquet
Saturday, March 24
PRE-SALE Tickets ONLY
$50 single, $80 couple
Contact Keith Jones at (910) 590-9335 for tickets and info. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for more info on upcoming events. |
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January
Members of the Week
January 9
Harrell Christian Academy
360 Tomahawk Highway
Harrells, NC 28444
(910) 532-4575
January 17
Sampson County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
414 Warsaw Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2557
January 23
BBZ Marketing Group, Inc.
315 Industrial Drive
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 299-5191
January 30
Southeastern Outdoor Products, Inc.
714 Warsaw Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-3513
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Business After Hours
If your business would like to host Business After Hours contact the Chamber office to schedule. BAH is now on the second Thursday of each month (excluding February, June and July when there is none). |
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Corporate Sponsors
The Chamber of Commerce has two Platinum Program Sponsors, three Gold Program Sponsors and six 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.
2012 Platinum
Program Sponsors
2012 Gold
Program Sponsors
2012 Silver
Program Sponsors
Clinton Truck & Tractor
Wilson Manufacturing
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Chamber Retail
Set of 2 tervis Tumblers The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce's newest retail item - a set of two, 24 oz. tervis tumblers (boxed) with the 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. |
Buy Local FIRST for all of your needs. LOOK FOR THE DECAL! |
Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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 2012 Member Investment
Dear Chamber Member,
Your 2012 Member Investment Invoices have been mailed and we are currently receiving payments. If you have not sent in your Member Investment, please do so now. 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 sponsorship levels available and consider them when mailing in your Member Investments.
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! |
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42nd Annual Chamber Banquet
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
You should have received your invitation to our 42nd Annual Banquet which honors our Chamber Members. Doors open at 6:15, meal begins at 6:30 and program begins at 7:00 p.m.
The Small Business Committee will be presenting awards for Business Person of the Year, Small Business Excellence, Entrepreneurial Success, and Community Service Award. The Chamber will be presenting awards for Chamber Member of the Year and the Garnie Edwards Ambassador of the Year.
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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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 12th Annual Business Reception
The Chamber's Multicultural Business Committee did a wonderful job organizing this year's MLK Business Reception. The guest speaker, Dr. Jerry Corbett formerly from Sampson County, is currently pastor at Pee Dee Union Baptist Church in Cheraw, South Carolina. Dr. Paul Viser and Rep. Larry Bell received the Image Awards presented by the committee. Thanks for everyones attendance and support!
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Sampson County Expo
The Sampson County Business Expo has been canceled due to low participation. We appreciate your interest in this event and we may try hosting this event at a later time. |
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at Brinson Law
Thursday, January 26th we welcomed a new Chamber Member and new business to our community: Brinson Law had a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at their office located at 311 McKoy Street, Suite B in Clinton, (910) 592-9529. Brinson Law is a law office with their main focus on serving Hispanic clients. They handle immigration law as well as criminal, domestic, and civil law. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday/Sunday by appointment. Contact Sarah Brinson and her staff for more information. |
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The 2nd Annual Chamber Coat Closet was a great success! Coats were collected from generous citizens, and purchased with the grant money received. The Chamber Coat Closet Committee worked 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, Salemburg Food Bank, and Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce.
We've collected 1,100 coats and dispursed them all!
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. |
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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.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Ann Hedgpeth Thornton
August 30, 1940 - January 13, 2012
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