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April 2015 | Volume 15 Number 4
Featured Item Business at its Best in Jacksonville and Onslow County
23 rd Jacksonville•Onslow
Chamber of Commerce
Business Expo
See pages 4 & 5 for more
photos from Expo
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Welcome to the
Chamber Officials:
Laurette Leagon,
President
[email protected]
Jeff Clark,
Chairman
Staff:
Million Heir-Williams, Vice President
Minority Small Business Services
and Workforce Advisory Committe
[email protected]
Janet Bowen
Director of Operations and Governmental Affairs
[email protected]
Christina Fernandez
Membership Manager
[email protected]
Dawn Jensen
Military Affairs Manager
[email protected]
Sabrina Thomas
Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Melissa Maloney
Receptionist
[email protected]
Tourism:
Theresa Carter
Tourism Director
[email protected]
Stephanie Key
Tourism Assistant
[email protected]
910.347.3141
1099 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville NC 28540
The Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce’s mission
is to be the voice of business in collaborative partnership
that work to build and enhance a healthy business climate
and a vibrant quality of life.
The Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce’s
vision is to be recognized as a model in building
collaborative partnerships that encourage business growth
and sustainable community development.
www.jacksonvilleonline.org
New Members
A R T ’S L A N D S C A P I N G
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Mr. Arturo Alvarado @ 910-299-6995
[email protected]
Landscaping
R E A L O D I S CO U N T D R U G S
2680 Henderson Drive, Unit 1
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Mr. Scott Smith @ 910-455-9982
Pharmacy
I N S U R E ENC
P.O. Box 1921
Newport, NC 28570
252-347-1076
[email protected]
Ms. Alyse Meserve
Life Insurance
TA K E TH E S TAG E
NC E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-382-8451
Mr. John Rodney Priester
[email protected]
Entertainment/Music & Video
P H I L I P P I A N S P L AC E
109 Trudie Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-650-6530
[email protected]
Ms. Lenize Patton
Non Profit Organization
TC & E C L E A N I N G S E R V I C E S
P.O. Box 842
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ms. Yolanda Petteway @ 910-320-2651
Kick off Celebration is the
Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
presentation and Luncheon which will be held
at Montford Point Marine Association
148 Brynn Marr Rd. Jacksonville, 28546
on May 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon
$15 per person - Seating is limited, so please
RSVP by calling 910 347 3141.
[email protected]
Cleaning Services
P R U I T T H E A LT H
810 Kennedy Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
Mr. DJ Rhodes @ 252-633-4311
[email protected]
Hospice & Home Health
UNIT Y CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
P.O. Box 7052
Jacksonville, NC 28540
678-521-3508
Pastor Richard A. Sheats
[email protected]
Church
S U N TA N C I T Y
1250 Western Blvd., Suite C
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Ms. Brittany Vick @ 910-578-8027
[email protected]
Tanning Salon
Z A X B Y ’S
4120 Western Blvd.
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Ms. Stacey Dawson @ 910-238-2450
[email protected]
Restaurant
J A N E N E S M I T H , I N D E P E N D E N T C O N S U LTA N T F O R P A M P E R E D C H E F
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
Ms. Janene Smith @ 910-233-3579
[email protected]
Pampered Chef
Member Renewals
A Dog’s Dream
A Storage Inn
ADT Security Services
American Dream Cakes
Bath Fitter
Bayonet Enterprises, LLC
Bayshore Animal Hospital, PLLC
Bellagurl, Inc.
Best Buy
Carolina Basket Case
Caro-Vettes, Inc.
Century 21 Cherie Schulz Realty Firm
Convergys
Cree & Jalen Candies
Cunningham & Company
Mortgage Bankers
Dunkin’ Donuts (Marine Blvd)
Eric Kopka, Attorney at Military Law
Farm Bureau of Jacksonville
Ty Hart
Col Robert L. Hayes, USMC (Ret)
Heartland Payment Systems
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Hope for the Warriors
Jacksonville, Conference Center
Jacksonville Host Lions Club
Jacksonville Physical Therapy Center
Small Business Week
Honoring Small Business
“Dream Big – Start Small”
Jacksonville Rotary Club
Col John Kopka, USMC (Ret)
Lee’s Landscaping
Lifetime Celebrations
Living Water Christian School
MED First Immediate Care &
Family Practice
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Montford Point Marine Association
North State Mechanical, Inc.
Onsite Computer Services, Inc.
Onslow Hispanic Latino
Association, Inc.
Secure Background Screeners
Semper Fi Fund
Shepard Floors
Southeastern Steel Construction, Inc.
Southern Leisure Builders, Inc.
Grant Sparks
Special Olympics Onslow County
The Flame Catering & Banquet
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
UNCW Onslow Extension Site
Vzent Logistics Solutions, LLC
WNCT-Channel 9
Woleslagle Enterprises
Established Local
Cleaning Company
is for Sale!
Military Housing Under Contract
Commercial and Residential Jobs Under Contract
Pressure Washing, Floors: stripping/waxing/buffing,
Home organization, home cleaning & laundry folding
(all supplies, tools and office equipment included)
This business has experienced a 57% growth rate in 2013
No debt or loans to take over
Appraised at $96K, All serious inquiries are welcomed!
Call 855-730-MAID(6243)
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Chamber’s Training Of Tomorrow’s Leaders Continues
The Jacksonville Onslow Leadership class held two sessions in March. On March 5th
they visited the Onslow County Schools System. Thank you Dr. Leslie Eason for a very
enlightening tour. Thank you also to Angela Brown for her assistance with the visit. The
class was very impressed with the quality of our School System.
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Saturday, May 16, at 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Longhorn Steakhouse, 3510 Western Blvd,
Jacksonville, NC. The meal includes steak, bacon, eggs, fruit, and beverage - Price; Ages 8
and older $10/ Ages 7 and under $7. Tickets will be available at the Commerce Center.
On March 12th the class had the Military session; again a very informative and impressive
day. Thank you to our Camp Lejeune “tour guide” Fernando Schiefelbein, to Tim McCurry
and to all the personnel on Camp Lejeune for their time and expertise. Thank you to our
“tour guide” on the Air Station, Mark Bettler, to Col Salmon for his brief, and to all the
personnel on the Air Station for their time and expertise.
Chamber’s Leadership Community Project
This year’s class is renovating the kitchen and dining area of the Onslow County Women’s
Shelter. One of their fundraisers will be a Longhorn Camp Fire Breakfast scheduled for
Ribbon Cuttings
For more information, please call 910-347-3141 or visit us online at www.jacksonvilleonline.org • www.jaxonslowexpo.com • www.onlyinonslow.com
Februar y
March
C OASTAL R ESTAURANT E QUIPMENT S UPPLY
CA BI C LOTHING
2721 Bldg. 3 Commerce Road, Jacksonville, February 23, 2015
[email protected], 910-389-3813; March 24, 2015
Februar y
March
J ANINE S MITH , I NDEPENDENT C ONSULTANT
910-233-3579, February 28, 2015
WITH
P AMPERED C HEF
B ELLA C ASA C IGARS
334 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville NC 28540 910-355-0480, March 25, 2015
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Tap Snap Phototainment
Coastal Carolina Community College
Reserve of Jacksonville
Mission BBQ
Woleslagle Enterprise
Extreme Outfitters
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A Dog’s Dream
Brown Properties
D•R•Horton
Ward and Smith, P.A.
WITN
JFG Inc.
Thank you to our Sponsors,
We could not do the Expo
without you!
Party Suppliers
Sams Club
And thank you to Krispy Kreme
for providing the fuel!
Thank you to Joe Houle and his group of volunteers
for assisting with the Business Expo.
Randy Broyhill, Jeffrey Dishaw, Kory Dittbrenner,
Drake Ewing ,Joseph Feria, Eric Field, Alec Gaither,
Dawson Garcia, Jason Gutierrez, Dylan Jones,
Ethan Jones, Tyler Jones, Kory Neal,
Hunter Overbey and Dakota Riley
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February’s Service Member of the Month
Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force) Michael R. Butts was born in The Colony,
TX on 01 January 1991. After being homeschooled he received his high school diploma in June
2009. He continued his education at Brookhaven College where he received his Associates of
Sciences in General Sciences on April 2011.
HMS Butts reported to Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes on April 11, 2011 and graduated
on June 13, 2011. HM3 Butts reported to Naval Hospital Corps School in San Antonio TX at
Fort Sam Houston on June 14, 2011 and graduated on September 30, 2011. After graduating, he
attended Field Medical Training Battalion East from 3 January 2012 to 6 March 2012.
He reported to 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division, with whom he deployed to
Helmand Province, Afghanistan from 12 May 2013 to 06 November 2013 in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom. During this deployment he was the line corpsman for Scout Sniper Platoon,
Headquarters and Support Company, with whom he went on daily patrols and provided medical
care for his marines as well as Afghan Nationals. While at 2/8, HM3 Butts earned his Fleet Marine
Force Warfare qualification.
HM3 Butts reported to 10th Marine Regimental Aid Station 15 January 2014 where he is currently
Picture Left-to-Right: Kevin McConnell, Chairman, Military Affairs Committee, Michael R. Butts Hospital
serving as the Preventative Medicine Petty Officer. In addition to his collateral duties, he also holds
Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force), Laurette Leagon, President Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce
responsibility for the medical readiness of the 10th Marines Headquarters Battery.
HM3 Butts is a field Medical Technician for 10th Marine Regiment, who is a driving force behind
the health, well being, medical readiness and overall Force Health protection of the 600 Marines
and Sailors in Headquarters Battery in garrison and austere field training environments.
His personal awards and medals include: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Good
Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, as well as other unit and campaign awards.
HM3 Butts currently resides in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
March’s Service Member of the Month
Sergeant Figarodishmey was born on 15 February 1991 in Sanchez, Dominican Republic to Luis
and Miguelina Figaro. He graduated Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia, enlisted
in the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina on 01 July 2009.
Upon Graduation from recruit training, Private Figarodishmey attended the Automotive
Organizational Mechanics Course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was assigned the Military
Occupational Special, 3521. Upon graduation in 2010, he was promoted to Private First Class and
assigned to Combat Assault Battalion at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
While Serving at Combat Assault Battalion Motor Transport Platoon, Private First Class
Figarodishmey held the billet of floor mechanic. In April 2010, Private First Class Figarodishmey
was assigned for deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
From April 2010 to January 2011, Private First Class Figarodishmey deployed aboard the USS
Essex (LHD-2) in support of humanitarian relief efforts. During this deployment he served as
an Organizational Maintenance Liaison for the combat engineer platoon. During this tour he was
promoted to Lance Corporal August 2010.
Lance Corporal Figarodishmey returned to Combat Assault Battalion on January 2011 where he
was assigned the quality control billet. Later that year Lance Corporal Figarodishmey was promoted
to Corporal June 2011. In April 2012 he received orders to 10th Marines, Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina. While at 10th Marines he served as Quality Control Chief for Headquarters Battery.
In 2012 Corporal Figarodishmey attended Non-Commissioned Resident course, Staff Academy,
Camp Lejeune, NC. In February 2013 he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Picture Left-to-Right: Kevin McConnell, Chairman, Military Affairs Committee, Sgt Luis Figarodishmey,
L.M., USMC, Laurette Leagon, President Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce
Sergeant Figarodishmey transferred to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Motor Transport Company, to attend the Martial Arts Instructor Course October 2014, where he graduated as the Gung
Camp Lejeune, June 2013, where he served as first platoon Floor Chief. August 2013 he attended Ho recipient for the class. Sergeant Figarodishmey returned to Motor Transport Maintenance
the Staff Academy for Sergeant’s Course in Camp Lejeune, NC He graduated as the class iron man Company where he currently serves as First Platoon, Floor chief.
and a distinguished graduate.
Sergeant Figarodishmey’s personal awards are Good Conduct Medal, two Certificates of
In May 2014 Sergeant Figarodishmey attended Automotive Maintenance Technicians Career Commendation,, one Meritorious Mast, one Certificate of Appreciation, and one Letter of
Course in Camp Lejeune, NC. Upon his return to 2nd Maintenance Battalion he was slated Appreceiation.
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Kudos to the new
Ophthalmic Coding
Specialist at
Office Park Eye Center
On March 21, 2015 he Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber,
along with its partners Onslow County Home
Builders Association, Coastal Carolina Community
College, National Dodge, Eastern Carolina Workforce
Development Board and Onslow County Schools
were proud to present the 8th Annual Trades Day:
Champions at Work! Competition.
Office Park Eye Center would like to
recognize Ashley Wrench for her outstanding
achievement in striving for her certification as
an Ophthalmic Coding Specialist through the
JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health
Personnel in Ophthalmology.) We are grateful
to have such a hard working, dependable,
headstrong individual as a part of our OPEC
Team, and would like to thank her for her
services. Way to go Ashley!
Come visit our Membership
page at jacksonvilleonline.
org and check out all that the
Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber
of Commerce has to offer!
To find out more about
what’s happening in
Onslow County visit
www.onlyinonslow.com
This event gives students in vocational education a
chance to compete and show off their skills as well as
earn some great prizes and money. This year there were
90 high school students from both Onslow and Jones Counties that participated in
six different categories: automotive repair, construction, drafting, electrical, masonry
and welding. Thank you to all the volunteers and parents who helped support this
fantastic event.
Follow
us on
TWITTER!
Corporate Sponsor:
National Dodge
Coastal Carolina Community College
Executive Sponsors
Onslow County Home Builders Association.
Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board
Jacksonville Builder’s Supply
Adams Products
Garris Evans Lumber Co.
Guy C Lee Building Materials
Mine Safety Appliances
Sander’s Ford
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Golden Corral
Associate Sponsors:
Modern Exterminating
Butler Trieu
D.R Horton
Check out the Competition pictures on the Chamber Facebook page
facebook.com/jvilleonslowcoc
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U TILITIES
U TILITIES : S OURCES : C ITY
OF
T RANSPORTATION
J ACKSONVILLE & ONWASA
P UBLIC
TRANSPORTATION :
S OURCE : OUTS, JTS
O NSLOW N EW V ECH S ALES : S OURCE : O NSLOW C OUNTY
City of Jacksonville & ONWASA Water
Connects
How to read the Charts:
The Airport Passengers Chart, Tax Reports,
Healthcare Stats and Utilities Connect and
Disconnects are shown as monthly or quarterly
comparisons on the specific rows. The totals shown
at the bottom are the Year to Date totals for each
year and does not include the numbers shown in
Italics.
2014
2015
2014
2015
1st Qtr
6,069
4,260
3,000
2,024
2nd Qtr
6,749
3,319
3rd Qtr
7,156
3,664
4th Qtr
5,968
3,255
YTD Total
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
H EALTHCARE
OMH ER: S OURCE : O NSLOW M EMORIAL H OSPITAL
OMH B IRTH : S OURCE : O NSLOW M EMORIAL H OSPITAL
N AVAL H OSPITAL ER: S OURCE : N AVAL H OSPITAL , C AMP L EJEUNE
N AVAL H OSP B IRTHS : S OURCE : N AVAL H OSPITAL C AMP L EJEUNE
T AX R EPORTS
M ONTHLY
TAXABLE
S ALES : S OURCE : NC D EPARTMENT
OF
Taxable Sales
13-14
Taxable Sales
Sep-14
$162,896,557
3.97%
Oct-14
$158,677,454
3.84%
Nov-13
$146,756,264
Nov-14
$153,156,220
4.36%
Dec-13
$148,864,447
Dec-14
$154,649,563
3.89%
Jan-14
$185,220,782
Jan-15
$173,899,975
-6.11%
Feb-14
$114,033,456
Feb-15
Mar-14
$142,352,884
Mar-15
18,487
-9.0%
39,542
-7.2%
nd
th
2015
9,617
July
32,053
August
30,724
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Live Births
September
25,268
October
25,203
2014
2015
November
25,498
264
December
24,962
YTD Total
42,649
YTD Total
9,617
1 Quarter
422
2nd Quarter
448
st
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
H OUSING
264
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
Emergency Room Visits
2015
7,929
11,599
≤ $150,000
2
$150,001 - $200,000
2
$200,001 - $250,000
$251,001 - $300,000
$300,001 +
2
2nd Quarter
August
$303,450.44
$321,615.10
5.99%
3rd Quarter
11,909
September
$136,849.11
$154,353.03
12.79%
4th Quarter
12,560
$63,808.96
-1.91%
$66,474.76
$64,940.02
-2.31%
February
$76,724.55
March
$86,242.00
YTD Total
Price of Home
# of
#
Months Sold
Sales Rate
Per Month
# Currently
Active*
70
35
413
11.8
35
17.5
262
14.97
2
11
5.5
93
16.91
2
6
3
50
16.67
3
1.5
101
67.33
125
TOTAL
# of
#
Months Sold
4.5
46
10.22
29
215
7.41
34
17
145
8.53
6
3
63
21
4
2
30
15
1 Quarter
484
299
≤ $150,000
2
9
2 Quarter
498
$150,001 - $200,000
2
58
509
$200,001 - $250,000
2
466
$251,001 - $300,000
2
$300,001 +
2
May
$123,193.25
3rd Quarter
June
$244,329.24
4th Quarter
Total:
$1,108,486.12
YTD Total
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
299
TOTAL
919
# of Month’s
Of Inventory
2015
New Construction Price
# of Month’s
Of Inventory
# Currently
Active*
2014
nd
3.08%
7,929
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
Live Births
st
$99,171.42
Information provided by Coldwell Banker Fountain Realty, William Sanders.
As of 3/3/15, info obtained from the Jacksonville Board of Realtors MLS.
These numbers do not include: REO, Short Sales, & Townhomes.
2014
-0.67%
$65,049.35
Onslow County Absorption Rates 2014
10,636
$341,648.89
January
O NSLOW A BSORPTION R ATES : S OURCE : J ACKSONVILLE NC M ARKET C ENTER
1st Quarter
$343,955.32
December
1,661
27,154
July
-5.86%
958
20,331
2014-2015
$77,271.84
824
Total
March
2013-2014
$82,085.77
837
Albert J Ellis Airport Total Passengers
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
November
482
February
May-15
7.43%
446
2014
440
$1,142,649.56
131,165
Cars
Trucks
-5.6%
YTD Total
$118,837.82
703
% Change
4 Quarter
$110,621.37
958
Year to Date
2015
Apr-15
October
342
21,055
605
Occupancy Tax Report
482
2014
th
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
361
Trucks
22,318
3 Quarter
1.39%
Feb 15
476
January
rd
*YTD Total does not include numbers in Italic
13,746
15,989
$152,809,523
April
Total
4 Quarter
$156,671,698
$1,130,356,782
13,862
30,549
Oct-13
Jun-15
1,721
% Change
Sep-13
YTD Total
Military
Express
29,182
0.51%
Jan 15
Cars
Total
June
1.04%
$157,786,414
61,325
15,692
$159,460,546
$1,103,473,435
6,194
3rd Quarter
$167,616,467
Jun-14
Jacksonville
Transit
System
27,847
Jul-14
YTD Total
55,978
May
Aug-14
$150,827,256
5,831
April
$158,659,108
May-14
Onslow
United Transit
System
15,319
$165,893,420
Onslow County
New Vehicle Sales
Fiscal YTD
February 15
2 Quarter
Jul-13
$168,788,701
System
14,415
Aug-13
Apr-14
Public Transportation
Riders
1st Quarter
Monthly Report of Taxable Sales
13-14
A LBERT E LLIS A IRPORT : S OURCE : A LBERT J E LLIS A IRPORT
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Emergency Room Visits
R EVENUE
O CCUPANCY T AX : S OURCE : O NSLOW C OUNTY
Disconnects
111
Sales Rate
Per Month
499
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B USINESS S TATS
U NEMPLOYMENT F IGURES
S OURCE : NC D EPT
C OUNTY P ERMITS : S OURCE : O NSLOW C OUNTY
C ITY P ERMITS : S OURCE : C ITY
OF
OF
C OMMERCE
J ACKSONVILLE
City of Jacksonville Building Permits
Unemployment rates from Division of
Employment Security - NC Dept of Commerce
Febuary 2015
#
Value
Area Name
Onslow County
Residential
5
$456,260
Year
2014
Commercial
3
$47,350
Month
December
Other
188
$376,255
Labor Force
66,904
Total
196
$879,865
Employed
63,127
Unemployed
3,777
Unemployment Rates
5.6%
County Building Permits
FY2013-14
Res BPs
Com BPs
1st Qtr Totals
402
132
$48,503,748
2nd Qtr Totals
188
50
$36,043,696
3rd Qtr Totals
232
60
$49,141,659
4th Qtr Totals
591
105
$65,007,207
1,413
347
$198,696,310
Res BPs
Com BPs
1st Qtr Totals
483
126
$26,359,758
2nd Qtr Totals
381
89
$21,414,861
3rd Qtr Totals
244
58
$18,161,464
FY Totals
FY2014-15
Total Value
Total Value
O NSLOW C OUNTY R EGISTER
1,108
273
$65,936,083
C AMP L EJEUNE & MCAS
NR G OVERNMENT
AND
E XTERNAL R ELATIONS (GER) C AMP L EJEUNE , NC.
Camp Lejeune Area Active Duty
USN/USMC Statistics
Location
10/15/2014
01/15/2015
Camp Lejeune
32,982
32,541
MARSOC
2,190
2,147
New River
7,036
7,018
TECOM Schools
3,994
4,870
Total
46,202
46,576
USMC Deployed Total
5,896
6,327
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D EEDS
588
2012
720
2013
679
2013
710
2014
595
2014
751
Touch a Truck
10am-2pm @ Swansboro Municipal Park
910-326-2600
Jumping Run Creek Mud Race
12pm @ 555 Riggs Rd. Hubert NC
http://promud.com/
Marriages
2012
4,128
2012
2,776
2013
3,980
2013
2,765
2014
3,948
2014
2,599
E DUCATION
FOR
April 11th
Run the Brigde 10K, 5K, One Mile Fun Run
8am-11am @ New Bridge Middle School Jacksonville
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Jacksonville/RuntheBridge?
Swansboro Riverview 5k
8am @ Swansboro Municipal Park
910-326-2600
2012
S OURCE : O NSLOW C OUNTY P ARTNERSHIP
April 10th
Swansboro Rotary Beach Bash
5pm-10pm @ Swansboro Rotary Civic Center
910-326-6175
FOR THE
Deaths
Births
FY Totals
OF
Register of Deeds
4th Qtr Totals
Tourism Calendar of Events:
APRIL
Vine and Dine: A Taste of the Town
6-10pm @ Discovery Church, Jacksonville
910-347-2646
A SSUMED B USINESS N AMES , D EATHS , B IRTHS AND M ARRIAGE C ERTIFICATES
PREVIOUS 3 YEARS . S OURCE : O NSLOW C OUNTY R EGISTER OF D EEDS
Assumed Names
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C HILDREN
Onslow County: Child Care Snapshot
February 2015
(State Regulated for children birth to 12)
License Type
# facilities
# slots
# enrolled
Capacity
# staff
NC 5 star
28
3089
2,818
91%
484
NC 4 star
15
684
561
85%
104
NC 3 star
25
687
555
81%
115
NC 2 star
3
21
19
91%
3
NC 1 star
18
141
98
70%
18
NC Religious
6
447
421
94%
82
Totals
95
5,073
4,383
85.3%
806
April 18th
Onslow County Art Block
10am-4pm @ 826 New Bridge St, Jacksonville
www.jaxarts.com
Save the Day 5K
8am @ Jacksonville Commons Rec Center
www.jacksonvilleonslowsports.org/
OPERATION: Scavenger Hunt Onlsow County
9am-6pm @ Bowlarena, Jacksonville
910-545-2887
April 24th-25th
Onslow County Relay for Life
4:30pm-Until @ Northside High School
www.RelayForLife.org/OnslowNC
April 25th
MARSOC Mud, Sweat and Tears Run
9am @ Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune
910-450-1342
Swansboro Historic Homes Tour
10am-4pm @ Downtown Swansboro
http://swansborohistoricsite.org/
Jumping Run Creek Mud Race
12pm @ 555 Riggs Rd. Hubert NC
http://promud.com/
FOUNTAIN REALTY
910.455.2977
May 1st-3rd
SFCT Presents “Play On!” by Rick Abbott
Fri&Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm @ 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry
http://sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com/
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
HONORINGSMALLBUSINESS
“DREAMBIG–STARTSMALL”
MAY11Ͳ15,2015
AwardpresentationheldatOnslowMemorialHospital(Cafeteria)May15,2015@8:00am($10perpersonͲpleaseRSVPͲlimitedseating)
SMALLBUSINESSPERSONOFTHEYEAR
In recognition of the achievements and contributions of this local small business owner/manager, I would like to nominate the
following person for consideration to the First Citizens and the Small Business Committee’s Small Business Person of the Year
Nominees will be evaluated using the following criteria:
9 Demonstrates excellence of knowledge and integrity in their business or professional field
9 Provides a valuable business / service / profession to the Community
9 Is an active Chamber Member and demonstrates the Small Business Committee’s Mission of support to our citizens, the military and local
business community
9 Has been a Chamber Member in good standing for at least five years
9 Exhibits initiative, creativity, and a can-do attitude
9 Owns or manages a business with 25 employees or less
Ifyouwishtonominatesomeoneforthisaward,please,includeabriefdescriptionoftheircommunityinvolvementonthenominationform
below.Wewillcontactthenomineeformoredetails.NominationsmustbereceivedbycloseofbusinessonTuesdayApril6,2015.
NomineeName:____________________________________________________________________
(First) (Last) NomineeAddress:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
NomineePhone:(Home)_____________________
(Work)________________________
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MillionHeirͲWilliams,VicePresident
Jacksonville•OnslowChamberofCommerce,1099GumBranchRoad,Jacksonville,NC28540
Phone:910Ͳ347Ͳ3141,ext.251 Fax•910Ͳ347Ͳ4705Email:[email protected]
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Diana Reyes
Coastal Carolina
Community College
Small Business Center
2014 Administrative
Professional of the Year
Janice Phillips
First Citizens Bank
2013 Administrative
Professional of the Year
“Springing Forward and Accepting Change”
12th Annual Administrative Professionals’ Breakfast
April 21, 2015 at Martson Pavilion, Camp Lejeune
8:30am registration, 9:00am Program begins
Register early– Limited seating
Tickets: $16
Kathy Zerba
Commanding Officer’s
Secretary, Marine Corps
Air Station New River
2012 Administrative
Professional of the Year
Jodie Ramsey
Onslow County SchoolsSuperintendent’s Office
2011 Administrative
Professional of the Year
Thank you to our Sponsors
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O n s l ow C o u n t y To u r i s m
F ROM
THE
D ESK
OF …
T HERESA L. C ARTER
I am just back from my 16th year of attending the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. This year it was held in Pinehurst, NC and next
year we will travel to Cherokee. Each year it changes regionally from mountains, to piedmont, to coast – then does it all over again. I
have been to Boone, Asheville (2), Winston-Salem, Greensboro (2), Charlotte (3), Raleigh (2), Wilmington (2), Sunset Beach (2), New
Bern, Fayetteville, and now Pinehurst. Because of the number of attendees (500 to 600) the location has to have a very large meeting
space and hotels close enough to get everyone to all the sessions in a timely manner – so that leaves Jacksonville out for now!
However, I don’t want to leave you out on some of the sessions that took place this year. Every year I usually come back with an idea
or two, re-energized and ready to take on a new project. This year was just outstanding! There is so much I want to share, so over the
next couple of months I am going to slip in some of the sessions, conversations, and Keynote speakers that attended this years event.
I decided to start with my favorite speaker of the conference – Shawn Achor, Harvard University Professor and now full-time lecturer
on the topic of the “Happiness Advantage”.
It seems I, and many people my age; have been under an illusion, we may have been accidently misled –conventional wisdom holds
that if we work hard we will be successful, and if we are more successful, then we will be happy. If we find a great job, lose 5 pounds,
win the next promotion – happiness will follow. Instead of hard work and success leading to happiness it turns out it may be the
complete opposite – that happiness leads to hard work and success! It happened just like that – sitting quietly listening to the first
speaker of the day – out of the blue -bam! It hit me like a ton of bricks! What in the world!
As he talked about the trials and studies, all the results show that optimistic people are more successful than pessimistic people – those
that did not put off happiness, but made their day happy sold more, got promoted more, had more money…. Successful!
Shawn then told us about five “actionable” things to do to be happier in 21 days: it will take less than half an hour a day – happiness
leads to better productivity, better relationships, and a more harmonious work place! It is worth a try!
1. Start the morning by listing three things you are grateful for from the last 24 hours.
2. Write a two minute email to someone and tell them only positive things about why you like, respect, or appreciate them.
3. Take two minutes during your day and just clear your head and breathe in and out!
4. At some point in your day exercise for 15 minutes – your choice of activity.
5. ??? – you tell me – check at his book “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor
Service Rewards
A community is only as good as the citizens that live and work within its borders. This month we celebrate the frontline employees that go the extra mile to make
your visits an above average experience in Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, Richlands, and Jacksonville! The five individuals, representing five area businesses; have performed
their duties with a positive outlook, a kind word, and valued information for our visitors and citizens - they went the extra mile! Onslow County Tourism and the
Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce want to thank them for their efforts and encourage you to do the same. Good service is good business!
Dawn Zbikowski
Firehouse Subs
Jennie Gaskins
Sam’s Club
Lucinda Seymore
Old Chicago
Marilyn Duverney
Krispy Kreme
Monica Miehaux
Hobby Lobby