News from Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Chronicles

July 2012

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New Members

A warm Chamber Welcome to

our June New Members!

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Bliss

Belinda Jordan, Owner
Tanning Salon & unique boutique (refurbished furniture, handmade birdhouses, jewelry,

hair accessories).
Hours: Tuesday - Friday

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2122 Southeast Boulevard

Clinton, NC 28328

(910) 592-9222

blisstanningandgiftshop@yahoo.com

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Allen's Inc.
Tim Browers, Plant Manager
Canning company produces

canned vegetables.
5900 Turkey Highway

Turkey, NC 28393

(910) 596-0028

tbrowers@allens.com

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Taste of Sensation
Johnny Ray Copeland, Owner
"Country buffet like Grandma used to cook"

Hours: breakfast buffet

Friday & Saturdays 6:00 - 11:00 a.m. lunch buffet Monday - Saturdays

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

dinner served Wednesday - Saturday

4:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday buffet 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
919 College Street, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 299-9143

johnboy5448@yahoo.com

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Infinity Healthcare Services

Eddie D. Parker, Agency Director
Provides in-home aides to assist clients with personal needs such as bathing, food preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, etc.
Hours: Monday - Thursday

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
118 E. Elizabeth Street, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-0006

eddiedparker@yahoo.com

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Sampson County Farm Bureau Agents

John McLamb, Agent
Property & Casualty Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Financial Services
Hours: Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1203 N. US Highway 421, PO Box 799, Clinton, NC 28329 (910) 592-8131
john.mclamb@ncfbins.com

Tiffany N. Naylor, Attorney at Law

Law Firm: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic Law & DWI Defense, Juvenile Law, Wills, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney
Hours: Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
110 E. Main Street, PO Box 2148, Clinton, NC 28329 (910) 299-0935
naylor.tiffany@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

SRMC The Center for Health + Wellness (TCHW) ongoing classes / programs, etc.:

Walk-N-Talk: Free to public

Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Track available to non-TCHW members during this hour.

Line Dancing: Monday nights

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted for SRMC Foundation & TCHW

Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Monday, July 2

7:00 p.m. County Auditorium of the County Administration Building located at 435 Rowan Road, Clinton. Contact the County Managers office for more info at (910) 592-6308. Open to Public.

Harrells Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 3

6:00 p.m. at Town Hall 373 Tomahawk Highway, Harrells 28444. Contact Town of Harrells for more info at (910) 532-4040. Open to Public.

City of Clinton

City Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 3

7:00 p.m. City Hall Auditorium, Clinton. Contact City of Clinton at (910) 592-1961 for more info. Open to Public.

SRMC Outpatient Education Heart Healthy Living

Wednesdays, July 11 &
August 1

9:00 a.m. at TCHW

Call 596-5400 to register.

Newton Grove Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 10

6:30 p.m. at Town Hall 304 W. Weeksdale Street, Newton Grove 28366. Contact Town Hall at (910) 594-0827 for more info. Open to Public.

Roseboro Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 10

7:00 p.m. at Town Hall 101 W. Pleasant Street, Roseboro 28382. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-4121 for more info. Open to Public.

Garland Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 10

7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 190 S. Church Avenue, Garland 28441. Contact Town Hall at (910) 529-4141 for more info. Open to Public.

VFW #7547
Steak Supper Fundraiser

(2nd Saturday each month)

Saturday, July 14

6:00 p.m. at VFW Post #7547, 150 Veterans Lane, Clinton.

Contact Commander Charles Curtis at (910) 385-5582 for more info.

SRMC: Breast Cancer

Support Group

Monday, July 16

6:30 p.m. at TCHW

Contact Wanda Boyette at (910) 592-7771 for more info.

Sampson Arts Council Summer Art Camp Famous Artists

July 16-19

8:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Victor R. Small House 709 College Street, Clinton

For those entering 1st - 9th grade. Contact (910) 596-2533 for more info and fees.

Autryville Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 17

7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 215 S. Gray Street, Autryville 28318. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-4567 for more info. Open to Public.

Turkey Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, July 17

7:30 p.m. at Town Hall 51 Market Street, Turkey 28393. Contact Town Hall at (910) 592-7273 for more info. Open to Public.

Sampson Arts Council Summer Music Camp Seoul Seekers

July 18-19

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Victor R. Small House 709 College Street, Clinton

For those entering 1st - 9th grade.

Contact (910) 596-2533 for more info and fees.

SRMC: Understanding Diabetes

3rd Wednesday each month

Wednesdays, July 18 &
August 15

9:00 a.m. at TCHW

Contact TCHW at (910) 596-5400 for more info.

Salemburg Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, July 19

8:00 p.m. at Town Hall 100 Methodist Drive, Salemburg 28385. Contact Town Hall at (910) 525-5650 for more info. Open to Public.

GED Orientation

July 23, 24 & 25

8:30 a.m. at Sampson Community College Warren Building Room W-237 Must attend All Three Days. No pre-registration required, arrive early - only 25 seats available. Contact (910) 592-8081, Butler Basic Skills Department for procedures and more info.

SRMC: Summer Series

Basic Yoga & Stress Relief

Thursdays, July 26 & August 23

12:00 noon at TCHW

Contact TCHW at (910) 596-5400 for more info.

SRMC: Childbirth Classes

Thursdays July 26 & August 23

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at SRMC

Preparing for a baby is HARD. Being prepared for delivery is EASY. $40 fee. To register & for more info please call Sarah Hesketh, RN at (910) 596-8511 ext. 8769.

Sampson Arts Council Summer Art Camp Art Around the World

July 30 - August 2

8:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Victor R. Small House 709 College Street, Clinton

For those entering 1st - 9th grade.

Contact (910) 596-2533 for more info and fees.

SRMC: Sugar Buddies - Diabetes Support Group

is on Summer Break!

Please call Brenda Avent at (910) 592-8511 ext. 8744 if you would like to join the group in the fall.

Please visit the Chamber Web Site under Calendar of Events for more info on upcoming events.

June

Members of the Week

Congratulations to our Chamber Member of the Week!

June 4

Jeffrey G. Bell, DDS, PLLC

204 Sampson Street

Clinton, NC 28328

(910) 592-1883

June 11

Days Inn of Clinton

508 Southeast Boulevard

Clinton NC 28328

(910) 590-0660

June 18

Gore Self Storage

601 Southeast Boulevard

Clinton, NC 28328

(910) 592-7656

June 25

Belk of Clinton
1401 Sunset Avenue
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-7953

Business After Hours

If your business would like to host Business After Hours contact the Chamber office to schedule. BAH is now on the second Thursday of each month (excluding February, June and July when there is none).

Business During Hours

Chamber members are invited to host Business During Hours at their office or business location. If you are interested in hosting Business During Hours, contact the Chamber office. Invitations for your event are prepared and mailed/emailed through the Chamber office.

Corporate Sponsors

The Chamber of Commerce has three Platinum Program Sponsors, two Gold Program Sponsors and eight Silver Program Sponsors whose annual contributions make possible many Chamber events including the Annual Banquet and programs such as Leadership Clinton-Sampson. We appreciate the following corporate citizens who generously sponsor the Chamber of Commerce.

2012 Platinum
Program Sponsors

2012 Gold
Program Sponsors

2012 Silver
Program Sponsors

Clinton Truck & Tractor

Tram Road Animal Hospital

Wilson Manufacturing

Chamber Retail
Tervis Tumbler

Set of 2 tervis Tumblers

The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce's newest retail item - a set of two, 24 oz. tervis tumblers (boxed) with the Chamber of Commerce wrap. These make wonderful gifts to be given as a set or divided into two gifts! Also, if you'd like to sell them at your business, contact the Chamber for more information. Show your support for the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce and purchase your's today! Cost per set: $42.80 including tax.

Phone: (910) 592-6177
Fax: (910) 592-5770

Your Chamber Staff

Paula Peters, Admin. Assistant,and Janna Bass, Executive Director.

Dear Chamber Member,

We are here to serve you. Please contact us if you need assistance with a special event, ribbon cutting, information about your membership (including how to utilize the Chamber website to increase your business) or if you'd like to host a Business After Hours or New Member Reception. We appreciate you and your business. Let us know how we can help!

Chamber Chat

Listen to Janna on Chamber Chat each week on Friday and Saturday mornings at 9:05 a.m. on WCLN 1170AM radio or at www.oldies1170.com.

Member of the Week for July 2nd, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for Chamber Member of the Week on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Help us congratulate Ronald Honeycutt, DDS, PA and staff on being Member of the Week! Dr. Ronald Honeycutt's dentist office is located at 705 Beaman Street, Clinton 28328 (910) 592-1766. Take a few minutes to support a fellow Chamber member and network at the same time! We'll see you there!

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2012-2013 Leadership Clinton-Sampson

Applications are now being received for the next Leadership Clinton-Sampson class. If you are interested in participating in Leadership Clinton-Sampson or in sending an employee/employees, please view the Leadership Brochure 2012-2013, fill out a Leadership 2012-2013 Application or contact the Chamber office at (910) 592-6177 or info@clintonsampsonchamber.org. Note: There must be 10 to 15 participants for the class to be scheduled for Fall 2012. Otherwise the next program will be offered in 2013. Deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012.

7.10.12 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Happy Belly Deli

7.11.12 Ribbon Cutting Bladen Office Supplies

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7.31.12 Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening at Bliss

David Jenkins, Bryan Griffin, Kim Stroud, and Elizabeth Bradsher, of Edward Jones Investments, Janna Bass, Chamber Executive Director, and Kristen Cummings, The Happy Belly Deli owner.

Business During Hours

The Chambers first Business During Hours hosted by Edward Jones Investments (Bryan Griffin & David Jenkins offices) was a huge success! The Happy Belly Deli catered the event, and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and time to network. There was a choice of three different sandwiches with pickle spear and chips, sweet tea or water, and large oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, or macadamian/white chocolate cookies. Approximately 30 participated in the event including Bryan and David's Branch Office Administrators, Elizabeth Bradsher and Kim Stroud. Contact the Chamber office at info@clintonsampsonchamber.org if your business would like to host the next Business During Hours.

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Las Delicias Restaurant had their Ribbon Cutting

on Friday, May 25, 2012, where co-owner Doris Munoz (next to her husband Ernesto Munoz, in white) cut the ribbon. They serve Cuban and Latin cuisine. Stop by to support and welcome a new business to Sampson County and new Chamber Member! They are located at 1301 Beaman Street in Clinton. Contact Doris or Ernesto Munoz and their staff at (910) 590-2222. Las Delicias Restaurant's hours are: Monday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Taste of Sensation had a Ribbon Cutting

New restaurant and Chamber member, Taste of Sensation had their Ribbon Cutting on June 27, 2012. Owner Johnny Ray Copeland (in center) cut the ribbon. Taste of Sensation offers a "country buffet like Grandma used to cook." Contact Johnny Ray and staff at (910) 299-9143 for more information.

Belk of Clinton
Join Us for Member of the Week

Join us on Monday mornings (at 10:30 a.m.) and support the Chamber Member of the Week. It's a fun few minutes and a great way to network! You should receive an email on Fridays letting you know who Member of the Week is for the following Monday. We look forward to seeing you!

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