We Appreciate our
Chamber Champions
Gold Champions
Silver Champions
City of Whiteville
Bronze Champions
Baldwin Woods
Pharmacy
New Directions Group
Care Management
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YOUR CHAMBER...
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Please Join Us in Welcoming these New 2014 Members
Cindy Hooks
Associate Member
Darels' Bakery
Darel Burney, 640-2626
Easter Seals UCP
Carolyn Cole, 910-763-1787
Jess Hill
Associate Member
Mack and Judi Thompson
Associate Member
Merritt's Sporting Goods
Lyndon Merritt, 642-6079
Nancy Sigmon
Associate Member
Northwood Church
Rev. Russell Honeycutt,
642-7654
Representative
Kenneth Waddell
Associate Member
Senator Michael Walters
Associate Member
Show Ridez
Aaron Herring, 640-1559
Southeast Pediatrics
Audrey Wright, 640-4064
Sunshine Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Wendy Turner, 642-3123
Thompson Estates
Emma Stoud, 640-3315
Whiteville Rotary Club
Larry Faison, 640-2787
Wound Healing Center
David Holmes, 640-4070
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Make Your Reservations NOW!
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Office Professional Day Luncheon
 April 16, 2014
11:45 - 1:15 PM
Vineland Station
Find the Funny
with Guest Speaker, Kelly Ingram
Make your reservations now to attend the Office Professionals Day Luncheon. If you have not seen Kelly before, you are in for a treat! Kelly is one of the favorite speakers at the Women of Worth Conference for three years running.
"Transparent" and "Blunt" are words best used to describe Kelly. Having been raised by a South Georgia swamp Daddy, and an Appalachian Mountain Mama, Kelly has often been referred to as the "Larry the Cable Girl" of Christian Comedy. With a thick southern accent, and quick witted humor, Kelly uses true life stories to encourage and entertain you. Kelly is an undefeated Jiu Jitsu fighter, a conference speaker, and a comedienne. (We can't be completely sure, but she may be the world's only"Christian cage-fighting country comedian.").
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Member Spotlight
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Our Tax Professionals
This month's member spotlight is on all our tax professionals. As the tax deadline of April 15th looms, we salute our members that labor all year to assist clients with tax filings and preparations.
Our president, Jennifer Holcomb, can personally testify to the value in having a professional prepare your taxes rather than doing it yourself. "I have done my own taxes for years now", she states, "and naively wondered why anyone with basic income and deductions would pay to have them prepared, especially with the online tax preparation software available." She wonders no longer. This year, as she was complaining to a friend about the amount of taxes she owed, her very wise and trusted comrade recommended she sit down with a local accountant. On faith, she did so and after hiring one of the Chamber's awesome tax professionals, Jennifer can proudly admit that she was wrong for so many years. "There is no telling how much money I've overpaid the government", she explains with a tear in her eye. Jennifer encourages you to rethink preparing your own taxes and to contact one of the following Chamber members for their assistance:
S. Preston Douglas & Associates, 642-6692
Tax Matters, 640-0946
Terray Suggs, PA, 641-0105
Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, PA, 642-2109
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Your Chamber....Growing Strong
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March Ribbon Cuttings
 Darel's Bakery 603 Jefferson Street Whiteville 640-2626  Wound Healing Center 800 Jefferson Street Whiteville 640-4070
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Shop Local....Shop a Chamber Member
Support the Businesses that Support our Community
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 Look for the Sign!
The Chamber staff and board members have delivered our new membership plaques and window decals to each and every member. If you have not received yours yet, please call the Chamber. As a membership organization, it is critical for each of us to support one another. We encourage you, first to display your plaque and window decal in a prominent place, and second to embrace the tenet of supporting fellow members with your business, whenever possible.
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We are Live!!
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Our new website launched last Friday! The site fully integrates the content of the previous Chamber and Tourism websites. And, the new site offers our members added value with features that allow you to upload your logo, a brochure, and links to your social media pages. Our Chamber Champions now have logos displayed and linked from the home page. We also have added banner ads to the site. If you are interested in purchasing this ad space, please give us a call.
If you have not received an email from us with your personal login and password, please call us at 642-3171.
Also, please update your records with our new email address as follows:
Cathy Boswell
cb@thecolumbuschamber.com
Jennifer Holcomb
jh@thecolumbuschamber.com
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Experience the Magic of the Emerald Isle!
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The Chamber Presents...
Shades of Ireland Tour
April 19-28, 2015
Join your Chamber and fellow members on an amazing trip to Ireland in 2015. From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the new House of Waterford Crystal factory. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Have tea and scones at a working farm. See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone!
For more information and to make reservations call:
Ellen Steinberg, Jonathan's Travel
910-642-2888
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Business Resources
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SCC Small Business Center Seminars
SCC's Small Business Center (SBC) helps businesses be successful by providing educational seminars, confidential business counseling, loan program information, and vital resources at no cost. Whether you are interested in learning how to successfully apply for a business loan, promote your business online, cut healthcare costs in your business, or a myriad of other topics, the SBC has a seminar for you.
View the current semester's free seminar listing to see how the SBC can help your business thrive and grow by following the link below.
Spring 2014 Seminars
Call Brenda Orders, 910-642-7141 x. 419 for information on upcoming seminars or any of their other resources.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Show Ridez Ribbon Cutting
501 S. Madison Street, Whiteville
April 11, 2014 ~ 10:00 AM
Office Professionals Day Luncheon
Featuring Kelly Ingram
April 16, 2014 ~ 11:45-1:15 PM
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Member News/Events
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Click on the links below for detailed information, if available:
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Henry Wyche Artist Reception, April 3
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Customer Appreciation Day at Show Ridez, April 12, 12 noon
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Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
601 S. Madison Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-642-3171
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