New Members
A warm Chamber Welcome to our May New Members!
Circle City Taxes, Inc.
Valerie Denning, Owner
Income Tax Preparation
Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
201 Raleigh Street, PO Box 777 Newton Grove, NC 28366
(910) 594-1040
valerie@circlecitytaxes.com
www.CircleCityTaxes.com
Mary Kay Cosmetics - A. Faison
Amanda Faison, Sales Director
Sales of Skin Care & Color Cosmetics, Mentor women in growing and developing a full or part-time business in Mary Kay.
Hours: Monday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-0718
amandafaison@marykay.com
www.MaryKay.com/amandafaison
La Delicias
Doris Munoz, Mananger
Cuban Latin food Restaurant
Hours: Monday - Sunday
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
1301 Beaman Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 590-2222
lasdeliciasresturant@yahoo.com
Progress Media Co.
Duane Royal, Marketing Director
El Mercado Latino Newspaper &
La Poderosa 94.3 FM Radio
201-C Northeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 300-7914
duane@elmercadolatino.com
Carr Real Estate
Ed Carr, Broker / Realtor
206 Lisbon Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-4232
Ed@CarrRealtors.com
www.CarrRealtors.com
 Easter Seals UCP
Jamie Garrett, Community Director
100 Loop Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 596-2221
betsy.register@eastersealsucp.com
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Upcoming Events
SRMC The Center for Health + Wellness (TCHW) ongoing classes / programs, etc.:
Walk-N-Talk: Free to public
Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Track available to non-TCHW members during this hour.
Line Dancing: Monday nights
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted for SRMC Foundation & TCHW
Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Monday, June 4
7:00 p.m. County Auditorium of the County Administration Building located at 435 Rowan Road, Clinton. Contact the County Managers office for more info at (910) 592-6308. Open to Public.
Harrells Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 5
6:00 p.m. at Town Hall 373 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells 28444. Contact Town of Harrells for more info at (910) 532-4040. Open to Public.
City of Clinton
City Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 5
7:00 p.m. City Hall Auditorium, Clinton. Contact City of Clinton at (910) 592-1961 for more info. Open to Public.
SRMC Outpatient Education Heart Healthy Living
Wednesdays, June 6, July 11 & August 1
9:00 a.m. at TCHW
Call 596-5400 to register.
Food for Thought Series
Lunch & Learn Seminar with Bonus Evening Seminar
Wednesday, June 6
Guerrilla Marketing
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ribeyes Steakhouse
The Best Small Business to Start Right Now
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sampson Community College, North Building, Room N-140
Seminars are Free for Chamber members, $5 per person for Non-Chamber members; registration required. Everyone must purchase their lunch at the seminar venue (see article at right).
SRMC: Diabetes Bus Initiative
Monday June 11, 18, & 25
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Learn how to live WELL with Diabetes! **More sessions to be planned throughout the summer as referrals come in**
For more info or help with getting a referral, please contact the Diabetes Bus Initiative toll free 877-781-6664 and visit www.thediabetesbus.org
Newton Grove Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 12
6:30 p.m. at Town Hall 304 W. Weeksdale Street, Newton Grove 28366. Contact Town Hall at (910) 594-0827 for more info. Open to Public.
Roseboro Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 12
7:00 p.m. at Town Hall 101 W. Pleasant Street, Roseboro 28382. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-4121 for more info. Open to Public.
Garland Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 12
7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 190 S. Church Avenue, Garland 28441. Contact Town Hall at (910) 529-4141 for more info. Open to Public.
Business During Hours
Thursday, June 14
Any time between Noon and 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by Edward Jones offices of Bryan Griffin and David Jenkins
Join us for a floating lunch provided by Edward Jones and The Happy Belly Deli. Please RSVP to the Chamber office (910) 592-6177 by Noon Thursday, June 7 so we'll have a head count for lunch. (See article at right on page 3.)
SRMC: Breast Cancer
Support Group
Monday, June 18
6:30 p.m. at TCHW
Contact Wanda Boyette at (910) 592-7771 for more info.
Autryville Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 19
7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 215 S. Gray Street, Autryville 28318. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-4567 for more info. Open to Public.
Turkey Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, June 19
7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 51 Market Street, Turkey 28393. Contact Town Hall at (910) 592-7273 for more info. Open to Public.
SRMC: Understanding Diabetes
3rd Wednesday each month
Wednesdays, June 20, July 18 & August 15
9:00 a.m. at TCHW
Contact TCHW at (910) 596-5400 for more info.
SRMC: Summer Series
Basic Yoga & Stress Relief
Thursdays, June 21, July 26 & August 23
12:00 noon at TCHW
Contact TCHW at (910) 596-5400 for more info.
SRMC: Childbirth Classes
Thursdays June 21, July 26 & August 23
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at SRMC
Preparing for a baby is HARD. Being prepared for delivery is EASY. $40 fee. To register & for more info please call Sarah Hesketh, RN at (910) 596-8511 ext. 8769.
Salemburg Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, June 21
8:00 p.m. at Town Hall 100 Methodist Drive, Salemburg 28385. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-5650 for more info. Open to Public.
SRMC: Blood Drive
Thursday, June 28
3:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Grove Park Baptist Church 609 Northeast Blvd. Clinton 28328 (910) 592-3937. Contact Debbie Finney, RN at (910) 592-8511 ext. 8442 if you are interested in being a blood donor or holding a blood drive.
SRMC: Sugar Buddies - Diabetes Support Group
is on Summer Break!
Please call Brenda Avent at (910) 592-8511 ext. 8744 if you would like to join the group in the fall.
Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for more info on upcoming events.
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May
Members of the Week
Congratulations to our Chamber Member of the Week!
May 7
Sampson Farmers Hardware
1325 Lisbon Street
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5574
May 14
S & S Tire Company, Inc.
1308 Hobbton Highway
Clinton NC 28328
(910) 592-3808
May 21
Rouse & Peterson, CPAs
1907 Sunset Avenue
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 596-2000
May 29
Wells Brothers Construction Co. Inc.
34 Summerhill Road
Turkey, NC 28393
(910) 592-5705
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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 three Platinum Program Sponsors, two Gold Program Sponsors and eight 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
Tram Road Animal Hospital
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. |
Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770 |
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Your Chamber Staff
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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 if you'd like to host a Business After Hours or New Member Reception. We appreciate you and your business. Let us know how we can help! |
Chamber Chat
Listen to Janna on Chamber Chat each week on Friday and Saturday mornings at 9:05 a.m. on WCLN 1170AM radio or at www.oldies1170.com. |
2012 Member Decal
if you have not received your 2012 Member Decal and have paid your Member Investment for 2012. We appreciate your membership. |
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Buy Local FIRST for all of your needs.
LOOK FOR THE DECAL! |
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| Member of the Week for June 4th, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for Chamber Member of the Week on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Help us congratulate Jeffrey G. Bell, DDS, PA and staff on being Member of the Week! Dr. Jeffrey Bell's dentist office is located at 204 Sampson Street, Clinton 28328 (910) 592-1883. Take a few minutes to support a fellow Chamber member and network and the same time! We'll see you there! |
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2012
The final day of our 3 Lunch & Learn Seminars with 3 Bonus Evening Seminars is
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Small Business Center at Sampson Community College and the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce bring you the final two seminars of the 2012 Food for Thought Series on Wednesday, June 6th led by presenter Mike Collins:
- Guerrilla Marketing -11:30am-1:30pm at Ribeyes Steakhouse
- The Best Small Businesses to Start Right Now -6:00 9:00pm at Sampson Community College North Building, Room N-140
Lunch & Learn Series: Seminar Fee, Plus the Cost of your Lunch (Pay at Restaurant) Chamber Member: Free [morning and/or evening seminars]; Non-chamber Members: $5 per seminar [morning and/or evening seminars]. Complimentary beverages provided at evening seminar.
ALL Participants Must Register by the Monday Prior to the Event
Call the Chamber at 592-6177 and register for the entire Series or register online at www.clintonsampsonchamber.org and go to Calendar of Events.
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From left: Janna Bass, May 23rd seminar presenter Jane Hight McMurry,
Paula Peters, Small Business Center Director Cliff Ireland. |
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2011-2012 Leadership Clinton-Sampson Class
From left: Tim Sumner, First Citizens Bank, Lisa Reynolds, Sampson County Schools, Nancy Dillman, Clinton City Schools, Lisa Carter, City of Clinton, Nancy Carr, United Way of Sampson County, Ann Johnson, Sampson County Schools, Nicole Giddens, BB&T, Randy Jacobs, StarVision, Inc. Not pictured: Kathie Bryant, BB&T, Denise Hobson, Sampson Home Health
2011-2012 Leadership Clinton-Sampson
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Leadership Clinton-Sampson Class! Graduation was held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Hungry Farmer Restaurant. Three from the class spoke about what they learned and how much they enjoyed and received from Leadership class. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal with a choice of Fried Shrimp, Chicken Fried Pork, or Grilled Chicken. Each included a salad, baked potato, green beans, dessert, tea, coffee, and hush puppies (for shrimp) or garlic bread (for pork or chicken). The Leadership Committee Chair, Frank Butler along with Chamber President-Elect, Michael Chestnutt presented each class member in attendance their Leadership Certificate. Frank Butler also thanked the Chamber's Corporate Sponsors for their support of Leadership Clinton-Sampson, and the employers for their support in sending their employee/employees to Leadership Clinton-Sampson. Thank you to all who helped make this a great event!
If you are interested in participating in Leadership Clinton-Sampson or in sending an employee/employees, please contact the Chamber office (910) 592-6177 or info@clintonsampsonchamber.org. If there is enough interest a class will be scheduled for Fall 2012. |
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Spring 2012 Professional Development Series: Take Charge of Your Work Day & Change Your Life!
The Professional Development Series is co-hosted annually by the Small Business Center and Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce. The final seminar for this series, May 9th, had 26 in attendance. Thank you to Piggly Wiggly once again for providing breakfast refreshments (chicken or pork loin biscuits, pastries, fruit, orange juice, coffee, water). Mike Collins our presenter did a fabulous job in teaching all three seminars! The following are quotes from attendees:
"Thanks for offering the series- greatly enjoyed all three classes."
- Norma C.
"Great job!" - John M.
"Great Seminar! Now, to put it into practice." - Sam R.
"Always great!" - Rodney H.
"Enjoyed it, very informative." - Tony T.
Be sure to mark your calendars next Spring for our annual Professional Development Series. This is an inexpensive way to get top-dollar presenters training your and your employees for a nominal fee as Chamber members.
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Main Street Pizza & Pub had their Ribbon Cutting
on Thursday, May 10, 2012, where owner Tommy Faircloth cut the ribbon. Stop by to support and welcome a new business to Sampson County and new Chamber Member! They are located at 103 West Roseboro Street in Roseboro. Contact Tommy Faircloth and his staff at (910) 525-3222.
Main Street Pizza & Pub's hours are: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. - until.
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Business After Hours hosted by
May's Business After Hours was hosted by the Clinton-Sampson Planning Department. The weather was beautiful and could not have been better for a front porch event! Mary Rose and her staff were gracious hosts and had a nice spread of refreshments from The Ashford Inn with table linens from Party Perfect Rentals.
Mary Rose thanking everyone for coming.
Janna Bass visiting with John Connet (City of Clinton) and some of the
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Executive Director Janna Bass, Chamber Ambassador David Ruggles,
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Ambassador of the First Quarter
Congratulations to David Ruggles, Chamber Ambassador of the First Quarter (January - March)! David is Vice President, Lead Network Engineer at Technology by Design, located in Clinton, (910) 249-9650. Thank you for all your hard work David, the Chamber appreciates you as one of our Ambassadors! A big Thank You to all the Chamber Ambassadors for their work for the Chamber. This is a volunteer position and the Chamber could not do everything it does without the dedicated work of our Ambassadors. We appreciate 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. We look forward to seeing you! |
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