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September 3, 2010
Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Two new Smithfield businesses
host grand openings
The Chamber would like to welcome two new companies in the area who have just opened for business. DNA Bail Bonds and Curtain Calls both hosted ribbon cuttings in August.
 DNA Bail Bonds Nikki & Dawn Daniels 312 E. Market Street Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: 919-585-5700 Bail bonds, legal work More info & story
 Curtain Calls
Peggy Scott
826 N. Bright Leaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: 919-915-0448
Draperies, curtains & blinds
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Chamber will celebrate milestone with 40th Anniversary dinner
Artist Carolyn Howard unvields a watercolor print of the Chamber office during the dedication of the building in 1989. The Chamber will begin selling twenty limited edition prints of the watercolor at the dinner with an auction of the four lowest- numbered prints. | The Chamber will honor its 40th Anniversary at a Celebration Event on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Johnston Community College Great Hall. Members are invited to attend this special occassion as we honor our past and prepare for the future.
The evening will include dinner, entertainment by the Bill Joe Austin Tribute Band, and presentations by special guests from the Chamber's past. Reservations are required before September 8th.
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Upcoming events
 Sep 12-14 - Washington Perspectives hosted by Cong. Bob Etheridge in the nation's capital.
Sep 15 - Ambassador Rally, 12pm, Smithfield-Selma Chamber.
Sep 16 - Chamber's 40th Anniversary Gala, 6 pm, Great Hall at Johnston Community College. Make your reservation.
Sep 21 - Seminar: "How to Make the Most From a Trade Show," 9 am to 11 am, Chamber office. Sep 23 - Ribbon Cutting: Artistry in Motion, 2pm, 109 S. Third St., Smithfield.
Sep 24 - Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Leadership Johnston Alumni, 10 am to 2:30 pm, Chamber office.
Oct 13 - Business Expo 2010, Agricultural Center.
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Chamber member's son
has kidney
transplant
Marshall Taylor, 14 year old son of Raymond James Investment Advisor Phil Taylor, completed a long-awaited kidney transplant operation on September 2. The surgery took place at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Marshall was born with bi-lateral kidney disease but was only diagnosed in 2005. His aunt, Karen M. Nassif Tyner, was the donor. Marshall and his family welcome your prayers and concerns. You may contact him:
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Ambassadors have unique access to members
Please Join us on September 15, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce for our Ambassador Rally!
Be a part of an elite group of business professionals that have an insiders perspective of the Smithfield-Selma business community with unique access to members that will allow you to meet potential business and social contacts. For more information, call
Farrah Nguyen at
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Special Seminar: How to Get The Most From A Trade Show
September 21, 9am to 11am, Chamber office. $10 for Chamber members.
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Kim McCullers of Mitchell Temporary Services is chairing this year's expo. | October 13, 2010
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Johnston County Agricultural Center
- 9 am to 5 pm
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Sponsors: Cellular Warehouse, Deacon Jones Auto Park, Four Oaks Bank & Trust, Mitchell Temporary Services, Sound Station & Security
- Booths available: 56
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Entertainment: Througout the day
- Special Guests: Debra Morgan, Tina Seldin Cash
- Business After Hours at 5pm, hosted by BB&T
- Sign up for a booth
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Rick Childrey
Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce
919-934-9166
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