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March 4, 2014 - 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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2014 CHAMBER CHAMPIONS!
Platinum Level
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber would like to welcome the following new members who have joined in the last two months:
Dressbarn
Donna Forte, Store Leader
1025 Industrial Park Dr., S 502, Smithfield
919-934-0334
Women's Apparel
H & R Block
Chris Wilson, President
721 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield
919-934-3776
Income Tax Preparation
Indoff Commercial Interior Design & Office Products
Marsha Olive, Consultant
164 E.Strickland Road, Smithfield
919-815-2550
Office Supplies & Equipment
Lane Lawn Care, LLC
Mark Lane, Owner
2080 Yelverton Grove Road, Smithfield
919-669-3615
Landscaping
Marina's Grill & Buffet
Marina & Joel Newman, Owners
1273 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield
919-989-8003
Restaurant
MedicalTraining.me, PLLC
Melissa Overton, Owner
101 E. Market St., Suite 2D, Smithfield
252-235-7479
Health Care
Merrill Lynch - Homes Hill Group
Garland R. Homes Jr., Advisor
2315 Airport Blvd., St B, Wilson NC 27896
252-399-2500
Financial Services
Red River Western Wear
Sandy McMillen Thompson, Owner
49C JR Road, Selma
919-965-3337
Western Apparel
The Relocation Guide
Donald Holland, Publisher
2435 Lynn Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
919-518-0755
Magazine Publishing
The Rudy Theater Productions, LLC - The American Music Jubilee
Preston "Spook" Joyner
300 N. Raiford Street, Selma
919-202-9927
Entertainment
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant
Jose Hernandez, General Manager
275 N. Equity Drive, Smithfield
919-934-2424
Restaurant & Bar
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT THE FARM,
A NEW MEETING/EVENT VENUE
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 Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 5-7 pm
- I-95, Exit 101, 215 Batten Road, Selma
- Host: Trent Lassiter
- Food & refreshments
- More information
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You can now find the Chamber on twitter. Our handle is @smithfieldselma
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The Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce has opened a twitter account to complement its Facebook page and website. You can follow us @smithfieldselma. Later this year, the Chamber will enhance its LinkedIn and YouTube pages and will be live on Google+.
According to a communications analysis and plan conducted by the Chamber in late 2013, social media is increasingly becoming the preferred way to contact and stay in touch with members. We'll still be emailing and using print, radio and web media as well. However, these platforms are the most commonly-used and will give our members more opportunities to follow Chamber activities and events.
You can like the Chamber's Facebook page and follow us on twitter at these easy links
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American Music Jubilee unveils TV pilot
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Celebrating its 15th year of operation, the American Music Jubilee has produced a pilot for a potential television series and unveiled it at the Business After Hours. Business partners and cast members were on hand for the pilot, titled "Life at the Rudy". According to Spook Joyner, the producer of the show, there are at least three networks interested in a series, much of which would be shot locally.
A special thank you goes to John Shallcross, owner of Smithfield Cinemas, for sponsoring the event.
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Our State Magazine features Ava Gardner
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From the Johnston County Visitors Bureau
North Carolina film legend and Hollywood icon Ava Gardner graces the cover of the newest edition of Our State Magazine, dubbed the publication's first ever "Movie Issue".
Almost all of the March 2014 issue of Our State is devoted to features about the North Carolina film industry, including a profile on Gardner and features on hometown theaters around the state and Wilmington as "Hollywood East".
Ava Gardner, a native of Johnston County would appear on hundreds of magazine covers during her career as one of Hollywood's elite. She was probably the first and only North Carolina woman to be on both Time and Newsweek Magazines covers...
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NEW BUILDING SHINES AT
DEACON JONES AUTO PARK
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The Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce recently presented the Visual Improvement Award to Deacon Jones Auto Park, located at 1109 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield. The company has completed total renovation of it's Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram building with a new facade and showroom. Accepting the award from the Chamber Member Services Committee is Tina Winborne, an owner of the company.
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Chamber honors five senior members at annual meeting.
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The Chamber awarded five life memberships at the 44th Annual Meeting on January 27.
Life memberships are approved by the Board of Directors. They can be given to anyone who has been a member for at least 20 years and is now in a retired status. Life members are given all priviledges of membership and relieved from further payment of dues.
Life memberships given this year are (shown in picture, from left to right):
Vicki Shore, Johnston County Industries
Earl Marret - Johnston County Social Services
Jimmy Blow (accepted by his son, Gordon Blow) - The Jewel Box
Bobby Eason - Eason, Scovil & Stephenson, CPA
Jimmy Flowers - Master Builders & Realty
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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS
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Develop your 2014 marketing strategy at this free seminar.
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Are you social media prepared for 2014? Still confused about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.? Not sure how to establish a presence on social media?
Get prepared to develop your social media marketing strategy for the new year.
Join Shelli Dallacqua, president of Shelten Media, as she presents best practices for beginner and advanced businesses and organizations alike. You'll leave with ideas and initiatives that you can implement immediately or incorporate into a longer term social media marketing strategy.
Hosted by the CWBN, this seminar is open to all Chamber members. Registration is required as seating is limited.
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KS Bank celebrates 90th anniversary
It all started with a home, or more specifically, a home loan to a local family who dreamed of home ownership. The primary objective in organizing Kenly Building and Loan on April 28, 1924 was to provide home loans... Read More
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Workforce conference March 12
Are you looking for ideas and money saving tips to hire and retain great employees? Have you realized that there are now 5 generations in the workplace? How is that working for you? If you want more information about... Read More
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Belcan now Belflex Staffing Network
The rapidly growing Staffing Solutions Division of Belcan Corporation, located in Clayton, NC, will be rebranded BelFlex Staffing Network and launched as a sister company to Belcan, effective January 9, 2014... Read More
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SELFLESS ACTIONS OF A COMMUNITY LEADER
This year's Citizen of the Year Award was given to someone who has supported our community for more than 30 years. A native of Smithfield, he recognized at an early age that giving back to the community in which you live helps make the community a better place. While in High School, he was active in numerous projects undertaken by Centenary United Methodist Church's youth group and donated his time through Key Club to help with Special Olympics and the Kiwanis annual blood drive.
Even at an early age, his selfless actions of community service created a synergy that influenced and encouraged others to want to participate in the activity at hand - this leadership trait is still evident today. In the late 80's he entered Wake Forest University, where he earned his degree in history and later became a CPA, moving back to Smithfield to go into practice where his Dad was already a partner.
Let's recap...1. grew up in the area 2. went to Wake Forest and 3. is a local CPA. By now, you have probably figured out that this year's Citizen of the Year is Lee Jackson...
Read the entire story
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2013 Citizen of the Year Lee Jackson and his daughter,
Sarah Ruth
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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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