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Football
shapes the life of Mike Wooten
2010 Citizen of
the Year
The Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce has named Michael Carroll Wooten its 2010 Citizen of the Year. Mike was born in Roanoke, Virginia and moved to Johnston County in 1969 when his father was hired as an assistant principal at the newly completed Smithfield-Selma High School. While a student at Smithfield-Selma, Mike excelled in football, wrestling and track from 1978-81. Football, especially, has had a very special place in the life of Mike Wooten...
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New member uses chess to help kids
Four years ago, in the dining room of his North Raleigh house, engineer Bill Clausen started teaching chess to some neighborhood children. Today, that informal Raleigh Chess Academy has evolved into Chess Achieves, a nonprofit that uses the game as a tool to help kids develop confidence and learning skills. Operating with an annual budget of $85,000, Chess Achieves serves roughly 90 children...
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Dr. Jesse C. Pittard |
Top NC Family Physician in 2010
Personalized health care that's based on serving families and built upon long-lasting, personal relationships. This is the core philosophy of Dr. Jesse C. Pittard, a family physician from Smithfield, NC and the recipient of the 2010 North Carolina Family Physician of the Year Award...
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Get ready for
PRIME TIME!
How would you like to network with 120 new businesses with lots of food, entertainment and door prizes? If so you need to come to PRIME TIME.
This high-energy business showcase of all the members who joined the Chamber during the recent Membership Event will be on Thursday, March 3 from 5-7 pm. in the Great Hall at Johnston Community College. The public is invited to come out, do some networking and see what our new members have to offer.
All new members are invited to set up a marketing display table. And their will be plenty of food - Zaxby's, McDonalds and Stevens Sausage have already signed on. Earp Entertainment Services will also be sponsoring and providing musical entertainment.
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Capital Campaign
off to a great start
 Purpose: To make improvements to the Chamber office, the Yelvington-Lee House.
Goal: $12,000
Pledged: $74,600
Term: 3 years
Tax Deductible: Yes
Recognition: Yes ($500+)
Contributors of at least $500 (to date): First Citizens Bank, Interstate Outdoor, Blade Equipment Co., KS Bank, Four Oaks Bank & Trust, Rick Childrey, McDonalds, Aspect Financial, Wood Pest Control, Keith Brinson Farm Bureau Agent, Triangle Insurance Group, Golden Corral, Heavner Furniture Market, Woody's Computing Service, Erin Jernigan, Elizabeth Lassiter, Dr. Kaiser Ibrahim, David Mills. Committee Chair: Susan Lassiter |
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Upcoming Events
 Feb 22 - Executive Board, Chamber office, 12 pm.
Feb 23 - Member Services Committee, Chamber office, 12 pm.
Feb 28 - Public Policy Committee, Chamber office, 12 pm
Mar 3 - PRIME TIME, Great Hall at JCC, 5-7 pm.
Mar 7 - Education Committee, Chamber office, 12 pm.
Mar 18 - Johnston County Legislative Breakfast, Ag Center, 8 am.
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Grand Opening at
The Bounce House
The Chamber recently held a ribbon cuttng at The Bounce House, an entertainment venue for children. The business, located at 388 Venture Drive in Smithfield, is owned by Eric and Jennifer Neal. Contact them at 919-989-0137.
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