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May 16, 2011

 

In This Issue
Chamber Champions
RCs & GBs
Photo Galleries
Ambassador Profile
Gold Coast Raffle
Flame For Learning Award
Women's Scholarship
Upcoming Events

 

Thank you

2011 Chamber Champions!

  

 

Platinum Level

 

 

Corestaff

 

 

Interstate Outdoor logo

 

 

Johnston Health

 

 

Zaxbys

 

 

Gold Level

 

CenturyLink 

 

First Citizens Bank

 

Four Oaks Bank & Trust

 

KS Bank

 

Mast Law Firm 

 

Progress Energy

 

Sleep Inn of Smithfield

 

Technology Associates

 

Triangle Insurance Group

 

 

 Silver Level

 

Aspect Financial

 

 BB&T

 

Deacon Jones Auto Park

 

Johnston County Farm Bureau Insurance - Keith Brinson

 

 Narron, O'Hale & Whittington

 

McDonalds - Hunter & Huebner

  

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Recent ribbon cuttings and ground breakings

 

A Bite of Italy 

A Bite of Italy

Ribbon Cutting 

388-A Venture Drive, Smithfield

919-934-8259

Billy Brown & Bicky Singh, Owners

Read More

 

Pizzazz 

Pizazz Resale Store for Harbor, Inc.

Ribbon Cutting 

119 N. Third St., Smithfield

919-989-9359

Kerri Christinsen, Director

Read More

 

Headstart Selma

Selma Headstart

Ribbon Cutting 

605 W. Noble Street, Selma

919-965-8631

Marie Watson, Director, JLHCA

 

Smithfield Farmers Market

Smithfield Farmers Market

Ribbon Cutting 

350 E. Market Street

Open Fridays, 11 am - 6pm

Read More

Photo Gallery

 

Neuse Charter School gb

Neuse Charter School

Ground Breaking

919 Booker Dairy Rd, Smithfield

919-965-8088

Dr. Pat Harris, Director

Read More

 

J-L-H Community Action

Johnston Lee Harnett Community Action

Ground Breaking

1102 Massey St., Smithfield

919-209-0530

Marie Watson, Director

Read More 

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Kathy Mann and Bud Andrews 
Photo Galleries

 

Check out who's been seen at a Chamber event!  

 

Ham & Yam Reception

Smithfield Farmers Market

Business After Hours

 
Quick Links
  

 

Chamber Website

Chamber Facebook Page

Community Calendar

 

Gold Rush 

Gold Coast Raffle

"Rush for the Gold"

June 16, 2011, 6 pm, Country Club

Sponsored by Cellular Warehouse

Ticket information here

 

 

18th Flame For Learning Award highlights 

 

Flame For Learning Award Semifinalists

Left to right: Ellen Ennis-Smith, Lauren Strickland, Shelley Roberts and Randy Parker

 

Read the complete story here

 

 

Award Semifinalists

 

Brian Cartiff - J. C. Middle College High School

Karen H. Collins - West Johnston High School

Mark Cooper - Cleveland Middle School

* Ellen Ennis-Smith - Smithfield-Selma High School

Lori Frederick - Smithfield Middle School

Jennifer Hale - Cleveland Elementary School

Jill Helms - Cleveland Middle School

Robin Hiatt - Powhatan Elementary School

Dave Hinrichs - Riverwood Middle School

Laura Jefferson - McGee's Crossroads Elem. School

Stacey Learn-Carr - Clayton Middle School

Carrie Wilkerson Lee - Powhatan Elementary School

** Randy Parker - Clayton High School

* Shelley Roberts - Riverwood Elementary School

* Lauren Strickland - Four Oaks Elementary School

Amy Tabor - Cleveland Elementary School

Tracy Vannurden - South Johnston High School

Tanya Whitmoyer - East Clayton Elementary School

John V. Wood - Cleveland High School

Cole Yarborough - Archer Lodge Middle School

 

** Recipient

* Finalist

 

 

Corporate Sponsors

 

 Platinum

Johnston County Education Foundation in association

     with SyscoFood Services

Johnston County Schools

 

Gold

Deacon Jones Auto Park

First Citizens Bank

Interstate Outdoor, Inc.

Johnston Health

Progress Energy

Zaxby's of Clayton & Smithfield

 

Silver

Atlantic Coast Protein Corp.

Benson Area Chamber of Commerce

CenturyLink

Clayton Chamber of Commerce

Clayton Woman's Club

Corestaff Services

Four Oaks Bank & Trust

Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce

KS Bank, Inc.

Mast Law Firm

Memory Lane Frame Shop

McDonald's - F & D Huebner, LLC

Novo Nordisk

E. D. Parker Corporation

Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc.

Sleep Inn & Suites of Smithfield

Southeast Women's Center

Technology Associates

Triangle Insurance Group

Wal-Mart of Smithfield

 

Bronze

Allstate Insurance - Keith Branch

Aspect Financial

BB&T

Benson Kiwanis Club

Benson Lions Club

Carolina Packers

Carroll Pharmacy

Chick-fil-A of Smithfield

Clayton Kiwanis Club

Crescent State Bank

Daughtry, Woodard, Lawrence & Starling, PA

Eason, Scovil, Stephenson & Associates, PA

Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Horace Mann Insurance - Alison Kidder

Johnston Community College

Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of  Delta Sigma

     Theta Sorority

Johnston County Farm Bureau Insurance - Keith

     Brinson

Kenly Area Chamber of Commerce

Kenly News/Selma News

Law Office of Angela R. Narron

Life Touch Studios

McDonald's - Cheryl Hunter

Narron, O'Hale & Whittington, PA

Nicole's Closet

Parrish Cleaning Service

Polymer Group, Inc.

Mark & Regina Ryan

Senator David Rouzer

Dr. Peggy Smith

Smithfield Kiwanis Club

Stephenson General Contractors

Sun Auto Wash

W. Landis Bullock Industrial Contractor Supply

Wilkins, Wellons & Coats, PA

Young's Auto Center & Salvage

 

 

 

 

 

 
CWBN offers continuing education scholarships
  
Sherry Harris

CWBN Chair Sherry Harris speaks at April Women's Conference.

The Chamber Women's Business Network (CWBN) of the Smithfield-Selma Chamber has opened the application process for CWBN scholarship funds.

 

The CWBN scholarship program provides funds to women seeking advanced educational and professional development to reach their career goals.

 

To be eligible for scholarships, applicants must be:

  • women;
  • age 25 or over by October 31, 2010;
  • able to demonstrate financial need;
  • aspiring to own a business or already employed in a business;
  • member or the employee of a member of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce and/or resident of Smithfield or Selma.

The scholarship program is made possible through CWBN events, sponsorships, and donations from business professionals in the Smithfield-Selma area.

 

Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees and books for a CWBN-approved training program or course of study at a community college or other educational organization.  Funds are payable to the educational organization.

 

If you are interested in the program, please download a scholarship applicaton, or contact the Chamber at 919.934.9166 immediately as the deadline for submitting applications is June 30.

 

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the August CWBN event.


 

Upcoming Events

 

May 20 - American Red Cross Blood Drive, Chamber office, 10 am to 2 pm.

May 23 - Public Policy Com., Chamber office, 12 pm.

May 24 - Executive Board, Chamber office, 12 pm.

Jun 1 - Leadership Johnston Graduation Banquet, Terrafin Station, 6 pm.

Jun 7 - Business After Hours at Monograms & More, 1420-D S. Pollock Street, Selma, 5-7 pm.

Jun 12 - Band of Oz at Carolina Premium Outlets, sponsored by Four Oaks Bank, 5-7 pm.

 

More Events

Jim Bennett

 Jim Bennett
  • Occupation: Sales Manager at Deacon Jones Auto Park in Smithfield
  • Specific Duties: Oversees the day to day operations of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealership
  • Years at company: 21
  • Native of: Jersey Shore, PA
  • Family: Married with 4 children and 3 grandchildren
  • Hobbies: Off-shore fishing, hunting, attending college sports events 
  • Personal quote: "Our choices show who we truly are far more than our abilities."

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