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July 16, 2013 - In This Issue:
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Mission: The Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce promotes and enhances our area's economic, educational and social well-being by serving as a unified voice for the business community.
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2013 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS!
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FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT JULY 20
There will be a free paper shredding event open to the public on Saturday, July 20 from 10 am to 1 pm in the parking lot of Pine Needle Square, 721 N. Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield.
Don't let identity theft happen to you. Make sure that papers with personal information that you no longer need are shredded! Take advantage of this free opportunity.
The shredding event is sponsored by Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds; Hinson's Printing, WTSB Radio and 1270 WMPM. For more information, call 919-989-5160.
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RIBBON CUTTING AT QUALITY 1ST AUTOMOTIVE JULY 25
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 Chamber members are invited to a ribbon cutting for Quality 1st Automotive on Thursday, July 25 at 11 am. The company, owned by Tony Woodard and Robbie Stephenson, is located at 953 N. Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield.
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As we enter the dog days of summer, come enjoy a member appreciation event at the Chamber office.
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Join your fellow Chamber members for some summer networking and enjoy free ice cream on Wednesday, July 31 from 4-6 pm at the Chamber office, 1115 Industrial Park Drive, Smithfield. Family members and guests are welcome! Sponsored by Hula Girl Ice Cream & Grill.
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We had two great days at the 2nd annual Golden Swing, presented by Waste Industries. Thank you, sponsors, very much!
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 Presenting Sponsor: Waste Industries Platinum Sponsors: Bistro on Third Interstate Outdoor Billboards Johnston County Visitors Bureau Johnston Health  Zaxby's Event Venues: Hinnant Family Vineyards Country Club of Johnston County Gold Sponsors:
BB&T
 CenturyLink
CORESTAFF Services
Deacon Jones Auto
Park
Duke Energy
First Citizens Bank
Four Oaks Bank & Trust
KS Bank
Narron, O'Hale &
Whittington, PA
 Outback Steakhouse
Sleep Inn & Suites
Sysco Food Services
Triangle Insurance &
Benefits
Watson, Cooke &
Jones, P.A.
Wood Termite and Pest Control
Woody's Computing
 Services
WrapSource
Silver Sponsors:
Bojangle's
Chick-fil-A
Golden Corral
Holiday Inn Express &
Suites
 J. C. Farm Bureau Ins.,
Keith Brinson
Legal Shield
McDonald's
Smithfield City Florist
Golf Tee Sponsors:
Edwards IGA
McClung Electric &
Plumbing
White Swan Barbecue
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MEMBERS ENJOY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT ANNA KATE'S
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A great turnout of Chamber members enjoyed Business After Hours at Anna Kate's Gifts and Monogramming on June 27. Anna Kate Nall (holding "Boo Boo" her pet bunny rabbit) and her mother Carolyn Nall, operate the store on South Bright Leaf Boulevard that features unique gifts for any age.
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NEW VISUAL IMPROVEMENT SIGNS
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The Chamber Ambassadors have received new signs for the Visual Improvement Award. This recognition can be given to any Chamber member who has made outside improvements to his or her property, including renovation, landscaping or new construction. Shown with a new sign are: (first row) Dan Wise, Christina Peterson, Kim McCullers, Dwight Morris, Teresa Daughtry, Earl Worley and (second row) Jeanette Carter, Traci Ashley, Sherry Harris, Karen Henthorn and Rick Childrey. If you know someone who deserves the Visual Improvement Award, please notify the Chamber.
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 * July 16- Business After Hours at Barbour Court Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 515 Barbour Road, 5-7 pm. * July 25 - Ribbon Cutting at Quality 1st Automotive, 953 N. Bright Leaf Boulevard, 11 am.. * July 31 - Membership Ice Cream Social, presented by Hula Girl Ice Cream & Grill, Chamber office, 4-6 pm. * Aug 9 - Re-Grand Opening of Sam's Club, 2537 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, 9:30 am.. * Aug 15 - CWBN Summer Social, "A Taste of Tuscany," Room 1404 Johnston Medical Mall, 5-7 pm. * Sep 8-10 - SAVE THE DATE: North Carolina Business Summit in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Cong. Mike McIntyre and seven other NC Congressmen.
* Oct 30 - SAVE THE DATE: Chamber Business Expo, "All Treats and No Tricks!," presented by BB&T, Agricultural Center
More Events
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CHAIR-ELECT KEITH DIMSDALE
RECEIVES
ROTARY AWARD
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Opened December 17, 1998
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Hometown: Fayetteville
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Nickname: The Chicken Man
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Chamber involvement: Chair-Elect, Chair of Golden Swing Committee, member of Leadership Johnston and Marketing Committees
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Chamber's 2003 Small Business Person of the Year
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Past President: Central Johnston County Rotary Club
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Received the Jim & Vicki White Service Above Self Award from his Rotary Club on June 27, 2013
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STAY CONNECTED
Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce
1115 Industrial Park Drive, P.O. Box 467
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
919.934.9166
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