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Ribbon Cutting at Boost Mobile
April 20, 10 am
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Chambers to present Flame
For Learning Award on May 7
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2011 Recipient Randy Parker (left) and School Board Chair Larry Strickland |
Johnston County's Teacher of the Year will be named on May 7 at the 19th Annual Flame For Learning Award Banquet at 6 pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Center.
In an effort to support and elevate the recognition level of local educators, the Johnston County Association of Chambers of Commerce initiated this internationally recognized program. Through the aid of business sponsors, the association secures funds to reward twenty outstanding educators for their innovation and creativity in the classroom - and one will be named the school system's Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013.
Join us at this annual countywide event as we celebrate our outstanding educators in Johnston County. For more information about sponsorships or support for this program, please visit the following lnk.
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CWBN accepting scholarship applications, sets spring tea and recognition luncheon for May 17
The Chamber Women's Business Network is now accepting applications for its Career Advancement Scholarship. Funds are available to women age 21 and older who reside and/or work in Johnston County and seek advanced educational and professional development to reach their career goals in the area of entrepreneurship and business. Deadline for submitting an application is April 18.
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Tyronna Hooker |
The CWBN will name scholarship recipients at its 2012 Spring Tea and Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 17 at the Holiday Inn Express in Smithfield. The speaker for the event will be Tyronna Hooker, North Carolina's 2011 Teacher of the Year.
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New businesses open in Smithfield
The Chamber hosted two grand openings recently for new businesses that have opened near I-95 in Smithfield. Above, General Manager Joe Lynch cuts the ribbon at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 190 S. Equity Drive. The hotel has 70 rooms, indoor pool and meeting facilities. Below: Brian and Jamie O'Branovich are the proud owners of Salon 29:11 at 226 Venture Drive. The company features all hair styling services, manicures/pedicures and massage therapy.
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NCDOT approves county transportation plan
The North Carolina Transportation has approved a new Johnston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Smithfield, Selma, other towns, and Johnston County government had previously approved the plan which identifies future needs for highways, public transportation, rail, bicycles and pedestrians. Proposed projects are not funded, In the map above, Smithfield-Selma area road improvements are identified with dotted lines.
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Upcoming Events
April 16 - Membner Services Committee, 12:00 noon, Parkside Cafe in Pine Level.
April 20 - Ribbon Cutting at Boost Mobile, 919 S. Bright Leaf Boulevard, Smithfield, 10 am.
April 21 - Selma Car Classic, 10 am to 4 pm, uptown Selma.
April 23 - Public Policy Committee, 12:00 noon, Chamber office.
May 1 - Chamber Marketing Committee, 3 pm, Chamber office.
May 3- Business After Hours for Ham & Yam Festival, downtown Smithfield, 5-7 pm.
May 4-5 - Ham & Yam Festival, downtown Smithfield.
May 7 - Flame For Learning Award Banquet, Great Hall at Johnston Community College, 6 pm.
May 17 - Chamber Women's Business Network Spring Tea Scholarship Luncheon, Holiday Inn Express Smithfield, 11:30 am.
Oct 25 - SAVE THE DATE: Chamber Business Expo, Johnston County Agricultural Center.
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