Smithfield-Selma Chamber E-ChatsNovember 30, 2011
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In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Chamber Champs
Excellent Teachers
Grand Openings
Visual Improvement
Member Profile
Business After Hours

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December 1 - Business After Hours at Dees, Jackson, Jackson & Assoc., 212 S. Third St., Smithfield, 5-7 pm.

 

December 1 - Smithfield Tree Lighting, Corner of Third & Market Streets, 7 pm.

 

December 5 - Downtown Smithfield Holiday Reception, Historic Masonic Lodge Building, 115 N. Second St.,5:30-7:00 pm.

 

December 6 - Selma Christmas Parade, 7 pm. More info: 919-965-9841 x 241.
 
December 8 - Smithfield Christmas Parade, 7 pm. More info: 919 934-2148.
 
December 14 - Holiday Open House at the Chamber, sponsored by Chamber Women's Business Network, 1115 Industrial Park Drive, 8-10 am.
 
January 19 - CWBN Luncheon, Hinnant Family Vineyards, 12-1:30 pm.
 
January 30 - 42nd Annual Meeting, Ag Center, 6 pm.

  

Quick Links

 
2011 Chamber Champions
Thursday, December 1 - Business After Hours at Dees, Jackson, Jackson & Associates, 5-7 pm.
Chamber creates foundation
to implement vision plan

foundationThe Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a 501(c)3 public charity to fund and implement the Chamber 's Vision Plan, "Creating a New Tomorrow."  The plan, developed in 2008, concentrates on economic development and community image. The foundation can accept tax deductible chairtable contributiions.

 

Chamber members decorate Lee House
Partnership for Children TreeThe Chamber would like to express its sincere appreciation to the following three members who decorated the Yelvington-Lee House for the holidays. We invite you to stop by during the holidays or come to the Christmas Open House on December 14 from 8-10 am.

 

Ed Committee names Teachers of the Month

Smithfield-Selma area teachers of the month 
The Chamber's Education Committee presented four Teacher of the Month Awards at its November meeting. Shown with committee members are: September winner Kelly Holland, South Smithfield Elementary (back, second from left); October winners Bill Worley, Early College Academy (back, third from left) and Brittany Taylor, J.C. Middle College High School (front, center); and November winner Susie Holloman, Smithfield Middle School.

 

Recent grand openings and ribbon cuttings

Preparing To Soar

  

New Organization

Preparing To Soar

1329 N. Bright Leaf Boulevard

Smithfield, NC 27577

Tedra Fair and Marlyn Lewis, founders

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Smithfield City Florist

 

Business Relocation

Smithfield City Florist

902 S. Bright Leaf Boulevard

Smithfield, NC 27577

Dean Wiggs & Jeff Stephenson, owners

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Sign-A-Rama

 

 New Business

Sign-A-Rama

721-5 N. Bright Leaf Boulevard

Smithfield, NC 27577

James and Dolores Thorpe, owners

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Urgent Care of Smithfield

 

New Businesses

Urgent Care of Smithfield

Smithfield Crossings Family Healthcare

288-I Venture Drive

Smithfield, NC 27577

Dr. Ed Hartman, Patrick & Victoria Harris

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Chamber recognizes accounting firm

 Watson, Cooke & Jones, PAThe Chamber has presented its Visual Improvement Award to Watson, Cooke & Jones, PA for its new building and parking lot. The CPA firm is located at 1543 Booker Dairy Road in Smithfield. The principals are Neil Watson, Annette Cooke and Lisa Jones. Shown in the picture are company representatives and Chamber Ambassadors.

 

Other News
  • The Chamber has a new, updated website. Check it out here 
  • Ava Gardner Museum hopes to acquire Show Boat costume. Read more
  • Johnston County Schools reaccredited at top level. Read more
  • Support local military spouses by making a showbox gift. Read more
  • Downtown Smithfield to hold window display competition. Read more

Member Profile: Sleep Inn & Suites

  • Sleep Inn Hospitality Award

    Nikki Childers accepts Gold Hospitality Award

     

    Owners: Hank & Sarai Danels
  • Manager: Nikki Childers
  • Location: 270 N. Equity Drive, Smithfield, NC
  • Number of rooms: 74
  • Business services: free high-speed Internet access, computer hook-ups and access to copy services.
  • Amenities:  free hot breakfast, free local calls, free weekday newspaper, free coffee, exercise room, seasonal outdoor pool.
  • UPDATE: Winner of 2011 Gold Hospitality Award. Read more
  • Chamber involvement: Gold Level Chamber Champion
  • Smithfield's Sleep Inn & Suites website