March 2015 Newsletter - Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce

Add it to your Calendar!
Tuesday, May 12
Chicora Golf Club
Rain Date: Tuesday, May 19
Contact the Chamber Office about
donating prizes for Raffle!
See insert for sponsorship information.
The Dunn Chamber Young Professionals will be holding
events throughout 2015 to engage Dunn’s young
professionals between the ages of 21-41, by offering
networking, professional and
personal development
opportunities.
For 2015, Oscar N. Harris & Associates, PA will be the
presenting sponsor for this year’s events. The first of which
will be a Networking Lunch being held on Tuesday, March
10 at 12:00 noon at Pizza Inn - lunch is $8.00. Bring your
Business Cards and come meet other area young
professionals. You never know who could be your next
lead, client or partner. See inside for more details.
Plans are also being made now for the 3rd Annual
Successful Business Leaders Forum to be held in April.
To become a sponsor, to get involved in planning or to
get more information on all Young Professional events, call
the Chamber office or email at [email protected].
We are proud to announce the schedule for the 2015 Boogie on Broad Concert
Series. Join us April 16 for Band of Oz, May 21 for The Entertainers and October 1 for
Too Much Sylvia. These concerts are held to bring interest, provide entertainment,
encourage awareness and to build community pride for our All America City. Each concert also includes DJ Butch Halpin
of Carolina Sounds, Sybil the Clown and lots of fun for the whole family.
Sponsorships are now available for these events—see sponsorship insert or contact the Chamber office for more
information.
2015 Officers
Hope Tyndall – President; Terry Whittenton – President Elect; Myra Parker – Vice President Finance; Gina Warren –
Vice President Membership and Organizational Development; Kathy Pope – Vice President Community
Development; Steven Neuschafer – Vice President Economic Development; Meredith Bradham – Vice President
Education; Russell Galvan – Vice President Public & Governmental Affairs; Brad Heath – Immediate Past President;
Tammy Williams – Executive Vice President
2015 Board of Directors
Term Ending 2017 – Annette Bar field, Tr ent Car penter , Renee J ackson, J onathan Mur phy, Rodney Stewar t
Term Ending 2016 – Rodney J ohnson, Buddy Miller , Melissa Scott, Clint Stanley, Gr aham White
Term Ending 2015 – Bart Adams, Dustin Hinson, John Riley, Kim Schmidlin
Directors-at-Large – Felicia Myers, Rodney Warren, Lauren White
Ex-officio – Mayor Oscar Har r is, City of Dunn and Gener al Lee Commission; Billy Tar t, Dunn
Area Tourism Authority; Jerry Wood, Campbell University; Harnett County Commissioner Abe
Elmore; Vivian Bennett and William H. Morris, Harnett County Board of Education
March 2015
Congratulations to our
Ambassador of the Month,
Lucrecia Jackson.
Lucrecia serves as Broker-inCharge at Ann Gurkin Realty, Inc
which
serves
Harnett
and
surrounding counties for your real
estate needs. She does both sales
and property management. She is
a member of the Harnett Area
Board of Realtors, Harnett County Home Builders
Association, the Dunn Shrinettes and the Order of
Eastern Star Dunn Chapter # 59. She is very active in
the community.
In her spare time Lucrecia enjoys spending time
with her family, husband James, a General Contractor,
and their four children and especially her 3 grand boys,
Camden soon to be 8, Jake 5 and Ty who is 7 months.
The Welcome Home to Dunn /bags
are the perfect way to welcome
residents to the City of Dunn and at
the same time promote your
business. These bags are given to
new residents at the time they have
their water connected. In order for
this promotion to continue to work,
we will need participation from our
membership in the following ways: providing discounts,
promotional gifts, gift certificates or promotional
materials. Please take advantage of this free
advertising promotion and drop 100+ items off at the
Chamber Office to be included in the ”Welcome Home to
Dunn ” bags.
A warm welcome was extended on February 3rd,
during the Ribbon Cutting for A Cleaner Tomorrow dba
Wilson's Cleaners. Attendees joined the Chamber
in welcoming the Hargis' and their business to Dunn.
President Hope Tyndall offered the official welcome
and Past President Trent Carpenter gave the
invocation. Councilman Billy Barfield welcomed them
on behalf of the City of Dunn. Owners Alan and Patti
Hargis spoke about the difference between their
cleaners business and the average cleaners. Visit them
at the Dunn store located at 112 Commerce Drive, or
online at www.acleanertomorrownc.com or on
Facebook at A Cleaner Tomorrow Dry Cleaning &
Laundry.
Pictured from left to right are: Luke Hargis, Tara Norris,
Councilman Billy Barfield, Patti and Alan Hargis, Pattie
Jones and President Hope Tyndall.
A very successful Ribbon Cutting and Business After
Hours was held at Wisteria on February 10. Mayor
Oscar Harris and Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Turnage made
remarks on behalf of the City. President Hope Tyndall
did an excellent job and Karl Bauer was appreciative of
the great turnout from Dunn Chamber members and
those from the community. Be sure to stop by and
check out this wonderful new downtown business
located at 125 E Broad St.
Pictured from left to right are: Mayor Pro Tem Chuck
Turnage, Councilman Billy Tart, Karl Bauer,
Councilman Billy Barfield, President Hope Tyndall, and
Mayor Oscar Harris.
The Hair Republic Salon & Spa
Alton R. Gower, Jr. CPA, P.A.
710 West Broad Street, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-8589
the-hair-republic.com
300 W Edgerton St, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-6001
(910) 892-1004 FAX
A full service salon and spa offering hair services,
including cuts and color; facials; massages;
waxing; shellac nail services; and spray tanning.
They also offer a full service Bridal menu and their
talented team travels all over the state and
beyond.
Alton R. Gower, Jr., CPA, P.A. is a full service
accounting
firm
prov iding
accounting,
auditing, and tax services to individuals and
businesses. Their professional tax and accounting
staff will analyze your situation to look for tax savings
opportunities and help you plan for the future.
Comfort Inn of Dunn
Sunrise Antiques & Imports
131 Bud Hawkins Rd, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-2511
(910) 891-2606 FAX
www.comfortinndunnnc.com
102 W Divine St, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-1000
(910) 230-0337 FAX
www.sunriseantiques.com
The pet-friendly Comfort Inn® hotel offers many
amenities, including free wireless high-speed
Internet access, free weekday newspaper, outdoor
pool, and bus parking. Your Morning Breakfast is full
of hot and delicious options.
Sunrise Antiques has been open since 1984, offering
antiques, imports, and furniture. They also have a
good selection of glassware, Persian rugs, vintage
jewelry, collectibles, artwork, porcelain, stained
glass, vintage clothing and much more.
www.familymedsupply.com
1120 W Broad Street
Dunn NC
910-892-3432
Caring, Treating, Strengthening...The Ones You Love
111 S. Railroad Avenue, Dunn, North Carolina
Phone: (910)892-0027
Fax: (910) 892-0029
OFFICE VALUE Inc.
Since 1982
300 North Wilson Avenue
Dunn NC
(910)892– 7475 Fax (910)891-4085
www.officevalue.com
Order Anytime, Anywhere
Business Products for your office
Copiers and Equipment
590 E Jackson Blvd
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 892-0445
www.walmart.com
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events
March 2015
Business of the Week— The Hair Republic
5
Harnett Chambers Quarterly Meeting, Hosted by the Angier Chamber
Business of the Week— Alton R. Gower, Jr., CPA, P.A.
9
Government Update, DeBorah’s Restaurant, 12:00 noon; RSVP Required—$10 per person—
More details inside
10
Young Professionals Networking Lunch, Pizza Inn, 12:00 noon—More details on cover
12
Beautification & Image Committee Meeting, Dunn Chamber, 8:30 a.m.
Business of the Week— Comfort Inn of Dunn
17
Golf Tournament Committee Meeting, Sagebrush Steakhouse, 12:00 noon
20
Boogie on Broad Committee Meeting, White Swan BBQ, 12:00 noon
Business of the Week— Sunrise Antiques & Imports
23
Board of Directors Meeting, DeBorah’s Restaurant, 12:00 noon
26
Dunn Chamber Lunchbox Series featuring “Marketing with Pinterest” co-sponsored by Triangle
South Enterprise Center, at Triangle South Enterprise Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., RSVP Required—
More details inside
26
Ribbon Cutting and
Open House Celebration at Jernigan’s Nursery & Trading Post,
1801 W. Cumberland Street, Ribbon Cutting at 4:30, Open House until 7:00 p.m.
31
Young Professionals Committee Meeting, Yamato’s Steak and Seafood, 12:00 noon
31
Business After Hours at Memories in Stitches, 126 East Broad Street, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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HRT presents “Always, Patsy Cline”
Harnett Co. Board of Commissioners, 9:00am, Lillington
Harnett Co. Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Lillington
“Readers are Leaders Day” at Harnett Primary
All That Jazz: A Night of Music at the Regency, featuring
Blackwater, Rhythm & Blues
Daylight Savings Begins
Dunn Curves Food Drive
Triton High School Scholars Breakfast
Dunn City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, City Hall
Angier Chamber Annual Banquet, Call 919-639-2500 for
more information.
United Way Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo
The Battle of Averasboro 150th Anniversary
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Harnett Co. Board of Commissioners, 7:00 pm, Lillington
Erwin Chamber Business Expo, Call 910-897-7300 for
more information.
CCCC Foundation Harnett County Golf Classic
Third Thursday at Broad Street Deli & Market
Sandhills Antique Farm Show
Heritage Day 2015 at Heritage Bible College
Town of Lillington Easter Egg Hunt in the Park
Faure Requiem-University Choirs at Campbell University
Passion Week in Dunn at Central Baptist Church
(through April 3)
University Showcase Concert at Campbell University
For more events and details,
visit the Events Calendar on www.dunnchamber.com!
www.selectbank.com
Pest Solutions
Complete Termite and
Pest Control Service
Kenneth Lee
Owner
Over 40 Years of Experience
Locally Owned and Operated
910-892-6312
608 N. Ellis Ave.
Dunn, NC
Shop
local first
...it
matters!
Tuesday, March 10
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Pizza Inn of Dunn
1138 W Broad Street
Cumberland Square Shopping Center
Call 910-892-4113 or
Email [email protected]
Cost is $8.00
(Includes Lunch and Drink)
Business After
Hours
hosted by
Memories
in Stitches
126 E. Broad St., Dunn
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy networking, delicious
refreshments and more!
The 2015 Railtrail Run/Walk for CareNet will be held on
April 26th. All proceeds from the event are used to
support the counseling services provided by CareNet of
Harnett. The 5K will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Kid’s 1-mile
Fun Run will begin immediately after. Registration is
now
open.
For
more
information,
contact
[email protected] or 910-892-3282. Registration
and Sponsorship forms can be picked up at the Dunn
Tourism office or visit www.railtrailrun.org.
Call the Chamber Office at
910-892-4113 if you have
paid your 2015 dues and
have not received your 2015
decal. If you need more
decals, just let us know –
one for every door is great
and don’t forget the drive-thru windows.
The 2015 Oyster Roast & Shrimparoo will be held
Thursday, March 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Erwin
Business Complex, 200 N. 13th St, Erwin. Cost is $50 for
the All-You-Can-Eat Oysters and Shrimp! For tickets, call
Julie Wahl at 910-892-8071 x2151. Proceeds benefit the
United Way of Harnett County and the Power Source
Volunteers’ scholarship fund.
The Governmental Affairs Committee will be hosting a
Governmental Update on Monday, March 9 at 12:00
noon at DeBorah’s Restaurant. Representatives from
the City, County, State and National legislative offices
have all been invited to speak. Each has been asked to
report on their respective areas. Lunch is $10 per person. RSVPs are required, reserve your seat by calling
910-892-4113 or emailing [email protected].
Triton High School Needs
Business People to Volunteer for
Report Card Conferences! Volunteers
needed for March and May. Exact
dates and times to be announced.
If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Assistant Principal,
Catherine Jones, by email at
[email protected].
Upcoming 2015 DACC Events:
18th Annual
"Readers are Leaders" Day
Thursday, March 5
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
If your organization can assist them
by providing readers please email
Angela Hopson-Lee, [email protected],
or Kathleen McNeill, [email protected].
This day promotes the importance of reading in
our day-to-day lives. Each community reader will
be assigned to a specific class and participate in
a book sharing experience and discussion.
April 16—Boogie on Broad—Band of Oz
May 12—Office Value Golf Classic
May 21—Boogie on Broad—
The Entertainers
September 22— Family Medical Supply
Business Fest
October 1—Boogie on Broad—
Too Much Sylvia
November 13—Christmas Gala
December 5—Dunn Christmas Parade
Triangle South
Enterprise
Center
Many opportunities are available for you to promote your
business through your membership in the Dunn Chamber.
Free opportunities include an ad in the weekly Email
Update, “Welcome Home to Dunn” bag promotion,
and Member Focus in the Chamber’s monthly Newsletter,
Membership Directory Listing, Free Web Page Listing,
and by attending Chamber functions.
Other opportunities are available at affordable prices –
Inserts in the Chamber’s Newsletter, Ad in Newsletter,
Sponsor Chamber events such as Boogie on Broad,
Christmas Gala, etc., Ads in Membership Directory or
through participation in Business Fest.
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Central Carolina Community College
Harnett County Small Business Center
Triangle South Enterprise Center
Upcoming Seminars—March 2015
Proposal Pricing
QuickBooks Basic: Part I
QuickBooks Basic: Part II
Marketing with Pinterest
Triangle South Enterprises Center is located at 600 S.
Magnolia Avenue, Dunn. For more information about these
classes and to register please call 910-892-2884. Or visit
www.harnettsbc.com/services/seminars to register online.
One of the best ways to promote your business through
the Chamber is by becoming involved in a Committee or
on the Board.
For more ideas on how to promote your business through
your membership in the Dunn Chamber, read your
monthly newsletter and DACC Updates via Email, or give
us a call at 910-892-4113.
Jerry Johnson of Johnson’s Transmission and Auto
Service in Dunn participated in the Wheels to
Prosper program, which gave away a vehicle to a
deserving individual who was nominated and selected
by a committee of local business owners, manager and
customers. On December 12, 2014, in conjunction with
their Customer Appreciation Event, Ms. Jessica Tutt
was awarded the car.
Get your business in front of more than 500 of the
Who’s Who in the Dunn Area. Provide the Chamber
with 565 flyer inserts for the month of your choice. Cost
is $100 for DACC members – just your postage alone
would be more than $250. Call 910-892-4113 today to
get more details or to reserve your space.
Campbell University significantly increases the
employability and lifetime income of its students and
alumni, as well as adds income, opportunities and social
savings that greatly benefit the region and North
Carolina, according to a comprehensive analysis of the
economic impact of higher education in North Carolina.
The study was funded by the North Carolina Business
Higher Ed Foundation, the NC Community Colleges
Foundation, the University of North Carolina system,
and NCICU campuses, including Campbell.
To read the full article, visit www.campbell.edu.
OFFICE VALUE Golf Classic
For the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Chicora Golf Club
Title ($1,500): Exclusive naming rights for event, 2 teams, business banner display
and/or *display area, hole sponsor, recognition on event sign, Program, Chamber
newsletter, website and on all promotional materials and any paid advertising.
Platinum ($1,000): Includes 2 teams, hole sponsor, *display area, recognition on
event sign, program, Chamber newsletter, website and promotional materials.
Gold ($500): Includes 4 golfers, hole sponsor, recognition on sign and newsletter.
Hole Sponsor ($100 per hole): Includes sign at hole (can be specified).
Door Prize Items are also Needed!
*Display Area is an 8x10 area. You must bring your own table, chairs, or tent—nothing
Sponsorship Commitment
Business:
Contact:
Email:
Presenting $1,500— TAKEN
_____ Individual(s) $65 each
Door Prize Donation:
_____ Platinum $1000
_____ Team(s) (4) $260 each ____ Drop off-Chamber office
_____ Gold $500
TOTAL $ _____________
____ Pick Up from business
_____ Hole $100
____ Check Enclosed
____ Invoice Me
Please mail, fax or email form to:
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 548, Dunn NC 28335
Telephone: 910-892-4113 Fax: 910-892-4071 Email: [email protected]
“Marketing with
Pinterest”
Co-hosted by the Dunn
Chamber and Triangle
South Enterprise Center/
CCCC Small Business
Assistance Center
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Triangle South Enterprise Center
600 S. Magnolia Ave
Learn to use Pinterest to drive traffic to your
business website, establish credibility, convey
expertise, a sense of who you are as a business
person, and develop relationships with clients and
partners. Learn the new Pinterest business
accounts, the latest widgets to link your business’
website and your Pinterest account and why
Pinterest is so effective; major computer companies
are creating accounts. Presented by Karen Tiede.
$8 per person, for lunch and drink—
RSVP REQUIRED
RSVP to the Chamber at 910-892-4113
Or to [email protected]
The Dunn Chamber now offers more opportunities for
you to promote your business!
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL EMAIL BLAST
Send us your Email blast information and we will send
it out on your behalf to our 600+ Email Update
Subscribers. This is a ‘first come, first serve’
opportunity limited to one member per month.
Cost is $100.
For more information, or a complete list of sponsorship
opportunities call the Chamber office at 910-892-4113.
DTH Management Group, Ltd.
Oscar N. Harris & Associates, PA
Sherry’s
Bakery
On the Sweetest Smelling Corner in Dunn NC
122 North Wilson Avenue
910-892-3310
910-892-1045
Jordan Office Building
102 S. Wilson Ave.
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0900
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
1801 W. Cumberland St.
Dunn, NC, 2833
(910) 892-4929
www.jernigansnursery.com
Large Offices, Reasonable Rent
Dr. David L. Bradham
Phone: 910-892-1119
www.bradhamchiro.net
407-K E Jackson Blvd, Erwin, NC
Snipes Insurance Service, Inc.
105 North Wilson Avenue
P.O. Box 1165, Dunn, NC 28335
910 / 892-2121 Fax: 910 / 892-5228
www.snipesinsurance.com
103 E Cumberland St
PO Box 310
Dunn, NC 28335
Phone 910-892-3282
Fax 910-892-5735
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