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Business news and information brought to you by the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce

Gold Harvey Fertilizer & Gas

Lenoir Memorial Hospitall

Silver BB&T

Century LinkCherry Energy

Coastal Connections MarketingCorporate Resources

Down East Protection SystemsKinston Public Services/ElectriCities

Minges Bottling Group, Inc.Perry Management, Inc.

Progress EnergySpirit AeroSystems

Spring Arbor of KinstonWachovia Bank/Well Fargo

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

Chamber HAPPENINGS

Mayor B.J. Murphy helped BB&T at the Plaza celebrate the bank’s re-opening. Damage from Hurricane Irene forced the Plaza location to close for 66 days. Everyone who was on hand to help BB&T employees showcase their new renovations was treated to lunch. BB&T continues to offer clients a complete range of financial services, including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions.

Ribbon cutting: BB&T at the Plaza

At the CHAMBER

Young Professionals NEWS

The Lenoir Coun-ty Education Founda has announced that through fundraising efforts with the Adult Spelling Bee and the new preforming arts show STAGES and a grant through Wal-Mart, nearly $12,000 was raised to fund the Teacher Mini Grant program.

A large number of grants were recently submitted.

The Mini Grant Prize Patrol will be out Dec. 8-9 deliv-ering the good news and awarding 28 checks to 14 differ-ent schools. If you would like to help fi-nancially support the Teacher Mini Grant Program, please con-tact the chamber at 252-527-1131.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.Ribbon cutting at White & Allen-

106 S. McLewean St.White & Allen has just completed

renovations. Come and help this law firm celebrate. White & Allen, P.A., a full-service law firm, has been at the forefront of Eastern North Carolina le-gal practice since its first-generation attorneys began work in 1927. White & Allen’s reputation was then, and is now, built on trust.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.Ribbon cutting at Lenoir Surgical

701 Doctor’s Drive Suite ACome and help us welcome Lenoir

Surgical to Kinston. Lenoir Surgical specializes in performing all surgi-cal procedures Physicians and staff blend the latest advances in technol-ogy, years of experience and genuine compassion into the art and science of surgery.

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive an up-to-the-minute report on critical issues impact-ing our county and city from County Manager Mike Jarman, Economic Development Executive Director, Mark Pope and new City Manager Tony Sears.

They will discuss local issues including pub-lic projects, community goals, local budgets and much more.

Wake-Up Lenoir is an ongoing breakfast se-ries featuring speakers on issues pertinent to doing business in Kin-ston-Lenoir County.

The breakfast meeting will be held at Olivia’s at Frenchmen’s Creek, be-ginning at 7:30 a.m.

Thanks to our spon-sors Fairway Outdoor Advertising and Neuse Sport Shop, there will be no charge for this event. However, reservations must be made in ad-vance and no later than Wednesday, Nov. 23. To make a reservation, con-tact the chamber at 252-527-1131 or go to www.kinstonchamber.com.

Wake-Up Lenoir Pres-ident’s Club members: Harvey Fertilizer & Gas; Cherry Energy; Coastal Connections Marketing; Corporate Resources; Down East Protection Systems; Kinston Public Safety and ElectriCities; Perry Management Inc.

Save the DATE

Chamber at WORKLocal officials at breakfast

Wake-Up Lenoir-Tuesday, Nov. 29

Olivia’s7:30 a.m.

Mini-grants on the way

When you shop and purchase services locally, the sales tax dollars go back into building our neighborhoods though our city, town and county governments. Sales tax dollars fund our roads, parks, schools, fire departments and so much more. Our quality of life depends on it.

So TLC and remember that when you SHOP LENOIR COUNTY, “The Buck Stays Here.”

This holiday season … TLC!

Select Physical Therapy recently welcomed all to a special ribbon cutting. The firm’s clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. They devel-op individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient’s specific goals. Their commitment to cus-tomer satisfaction is demonstrated by their positive interaction with patients, complete and timely com-munication to physicians and case managers and patient education programs.

Ribbon cutting: Select Physical Therapy

Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.YP Annual Gala

Kinston Country ClubJoin us as we celebrate the year’s

events and achievements along with the announcement of The Free Press’ 20 Under 40! Class of 2011. Plans are to include a live music by GrooveTown and the Young Professional of the Year and Forever Young Award an-nouncements. Cocktail Hour, and Heavy Hors D’Oeurves will round out the evening. Cash Bar and Cocktail Attire. For information and details contact the Chamber at 252-527-1131 or www.kinstonchamber.com.