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The Voice of the Business Community
Our Total Resource Campaign has kicked off!
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has celebrated three successful campaigns and this year will be another one for the record books under the leadership of John Best and the many volunteers who work to sell sponsorships to businesses of all sizes within the Chamber!
Sponsorships are sold to businesses during the seven week campaign that will fund all of the Chamber programs for 2015. This helps the Chamber to not only develop effective and meaningful programs, but also allows businesses to allocate their marketing funds for the entire year by selecting which areas they are personally and professionally interested in. The TRC is organized with volunteers selling memberships and sponsorships for the upcoming year's events, publications, programs and electronic media to the business community.
Through this campaign, the Chamber gains members, funding, leadership and greater community awareness. The members increase their business and community awareness by marketing through Chamber programs and products and, the entire community benefits by accelerated growth created by successful well-funded programs.
To date the Chamber has had 116 members sign on as sponsors for events and programs that will take place in 2015. Thank you! Together, the Chamber can continue to grow your businesses and market an even greater Wayne County.
A word from this year’s
TRC Chair, John Best
“I want to take a moment to tell you why the Chamber is doing what
it’s doing. The Chamber is in business for your business. It is dedicated
to advancing the prosperity of all its partners in Agriculture, Defense,
Industry and Education. From the non-profits to small businesses to
large corporations, the Chamber’s sole purpose is to make you and
your business more successful.
The Chamber sponsors over 113 annual events, marketing and
advertising opportunities for your business, networking, legislative
representation, and is the leading voice for our business community. I
believe that the Chamber is just getting started and
the best is yet to come.
Remember, where there is
unity there is always victory.”
John G. Best, CFP®, CIMA®,
CPWA®, Financial Advisor
Gunnet & Best
Interested in
advertising your
business? Abundant marketing
opportunities await you in Chamber publications, on our
website and at a variety of events where you can exhibit or sponsor. No matter what your budget is, our Chamber has a
variety of opportunities to help you promote your business. HIGHLIGHT
YOUR BUSINESS here!
SW Promotions 3rd Quarter Newsletter Sponsor
SW Promotions located in downtown Goldsboro at
200 W. Holly Street is a family-owned business. For
42 years, SW Promotions has been specializing in
customized apparel and promotional items with
onsite embroidery and screen printing.
Embroidery:
shirts
caps
sweats
towels
bags
work wear
outerwear
SW Promotions has endless ideas for advertising
mediums from over thousands of distributors.
Jimmy Bryan, owner, believes advertising has one
purpose: Building Brand Awareness. SW
Promotions can digitize your logo, design a custom
logo, or you can choose from thousands of stock
designs. With a graphic artist onsite, the
possibilities are endless! A sales representative will
come to you or you can stop by to see their
showroom for ideas. SW Promotions likes to say “If
you can think it up, we can get it!” Whether you are
a large corporation, small business, or an individual,
regardless of taste or budget, SW Promotions has
the products and services to suit your needs
perfectly! For great quality and fast turnaround, SW
Promotions is the place to visit.
SW Promotions
200 W. Holly Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7321
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Jimmy Bryan: [email protected]
Stewart Bryan: [email protected]
Gretchen Reed: [email protected]
Kim Pope: [email protected]
For a complete list of Chamber Members, please visit
waynecountychamber.com.
Please SUPPORT your fellow Chamber Members!!
Screen printing:
t-shirts
uniforms
jackets
sweatshirts
Custom logo design:
digitizing
corporate logos
144 t-shirts for $4 each with 1 color imprint
Call for details: Jimmy Bryan 919.731.7321 ext:112
Buy tickets to see
Who Will Win
Friday, October 17, 2014
2014 Dancing Stars
of Wayne County
Tickets on sale at the
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
308 N. William St. 919-734-2241
Tickets are $75
ticket admits 1 adult, hors d’oeuvres, five votes & show
This is a Wayne Charitable Partnership, Inc. fundraiser which
supports various Wayne Education Network projects including
scholarships for perspective teachers, Middle School Career Fair,
Junior Leadership Program, Teacher Welcome Breakfast, Golden
Rule Program, Teacher Mini-Grants, Speakers Bureau and other
education programs as needs arise.
Support Your Favorite Stars
Vote Online Today!!! www.wayneeducationnetwork.org
$10.00 per vote
Nicole Barnes
Selena Bennett
Felicia Brown
Kate Daniels
Dan Ellis
Sonja Emerson
Dr. Shane Hoover
Kirk Keller
George Lanier
Dr. Paul Rutter
Brandi Strickland
Leigh Tanner
Sheila Wolfe
Alta Foods
Communities in Schools
Parks & Rec, City of Goldsboro
Wayne County Chamber
Southern Bank
Dillard Middle School
Goldsboro Pediatrics
Wayne Community College
RE/MAX Complete
University of Mount Olive
Strickland Insurance
Wayne Country Day School
Fremont STARS Elementary
Super Star Sponsor
Shining Star Sponsors
Leadership Wayne County is the next stepping
stone for emerging leaders in our community!
Discover the Experience!
Leadership Wayne
Name Company
Brittany Acree NC Community Federal Credit Union
Pamela Adams County of Wayne - IT Department
Tonya Davis Barber State of NC - Judicial
Brooke Bitzenhofer University of Mount Olive
Jennifer Collins City of Goldsboro - Planning Department
Marissa Davis City of Goldsboro - Police Department
Mark Deaton, Ph.D. University of Mount Olive
Maurice Greene County of Wayne - Facility Services
Kimberly Head Strickland Insurance Group, Inc.
Donald Heisey Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.
Eskabonna Henderson Kinetic Minds Afterschool Learning Center
Ken Jones Wayne Community College
Merrick Little USAF/DOD
Tania Loria Literacy Connections of Wayne County
Mark Lyons Wayne Memorial Hospital
Hope McPherson Fields University of Mount Olive
Christopher Myers TA Loving Company
Cynthia Reynolds, Ph.D. Wayne County Public Schools
Melissa Sheldon Wayne County Public Library
Justin Sherwood City of Goldsboro - IT Department
Kelli Witherington Strickland Insurance Group, Inc.
Jennifer Worley Strickland Insurance Group, Inc.
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that twenty-three local business professionals have been accepted into the 2014-2015 Leadership Wayne program. Kate Daniels, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce President, stated “As an alumnist of the program, I am excited to see the diverse representation of this year’s class. This program has been around 30 years with over 485 alumni and is continually looking for new ways to improve and add value.” Help us welcome the participants in this year’s class!
Charlotte Watson with Wayne Memorial Hospital commented “I am thrilled to be a part of this program. Through the program, I was able to
create network opportunities that will remain with me for years to come.” Charlotte is the chair of the
Board of Regents, a group of Leadership Wayne alumni that manage the program. The year began with an Opening Retreat at Ft. Caswell, Oak Island where participants were able to get to know one another while participating in team building and
leadership skills development exercises. They also began reviewing applications for their class project.
The class project is another component to the program where class members must work together
as a team to plan & implement a project that will benefit the community.
For questions, contact Janet Brock at the Chamber,
(919) 734-2241 or [email protected]
www.waynecountychamber.com
Chamber Events
October 16
Business After Hours
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hampton Inn
October 17
Dancing Stars of
Wayne County
Paramount Theatre
October 22nd
State of the Military
11:00am - 12:00pm
Goldsboro Country Club
October 30
Leading Wayne
Leadership Conference
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lane Tree
October 31
Young Professionals
Group
Monster Bash
November 7
Past Presidents Fall
Luncheon
November 20
Business After Hours
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Comfort Suites
November 21
4th Qtr. Hot Topic
Education
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lane Tree
November 25
Chamber 101
8:30am - 9:30am
December 6
Goldsboro Christmas
Parade
4:00pm
December 11
Chamber Holiday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm www.waynecountychamber.com
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
11:00am-12:00pm
Goldsboro Country Club
State of the Military is a Military Affairs Committee event
where the 4th Fighter Wing Commander,
the 916th Air Refueling Wing Commander and the
Chairman of Friends of Seymour Johnson AFB brief
the community on the state of the base, issues of concern,
and achievements.
Best Commercial Development
Carolina Mini-Storage
Cooke Capital
Corvias Military Living
County of Wayne
Duke Energy
LaFevers Dental Team
NC Community Federal Credit Union
Southern Bank & Trust
www.waynecountychamber.com
Small Business is
Big Business
Please join us in welcoming the
newest members!
Saint Paul United Methodist Church
Sugar Babies
Sights & Hounds Photography
Baker Cleaning Service
Kinetic Minds
Woodmen of the World – Renee Hinson
Carolina Quick Care
New Hope Heating & Air
The Farm on Salem Church
Air Force Reserve
Stovall Dental
Horace Mann Insurance - Will Rumbold, Agent
Ashford Boxing Club
New Independence Academy
Paradigm Insurance & Associates -Mt. Olive
ClientFirst Behavioral Health
Screen It
Executive Home Sales and Management
BarNew Media
New Hope Gas
Timmy’s Roadside Gardens
Allstate Financial Services
Check out a few tips from the most recent issue:
Keep your mental focus sharp by scheduling breaks.
Studies show we have a limited capacity for concentrating over extended time
periods. Fatigue sets in and even if we aren’t yawning or nodding off, we be-
come more vulnerable to distractions, such as social media. Don’t worry about
losing momentum — refocusing after a break forces the mind to consider the
big picture about your objective, improving productivity. Block out two
planned 15-minute intermissions each day, one in the mid-morning and the oth-
er in the mid-afternoon. Step away from your desk and electronic devices and
do something active while allowing your mind to drift.
Boost your marketing response with this formula.
Marketing guru Ray Jutkins devised the “40-30-20-10” formula for success in
marketing campaigns. That is, 40% of a campaign’s success is dependent on
identifying and reaching the right audience; 30% depends on having an offer
that interests people; 20% depends on the quality of your creative
efforts, such as copy and design; and 10% depends on the choice and mix of
media.
Email [email protected] if you are not
currently receiving this monthly e-newsletter!
Monthly Business
Intelligence Report
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articles and tips!
5th Annual Leadership Conference & Luncheon Thursday, October 30th
12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.—Lane Tree
The panelists for this year’s conference are:
Col. Mark Slocum, Seymour Johnson AFB
4th Fighter Wing Commander
Mrs. Pam Minshew, Clerk of Superior Court for Wayne County
Mrs. Shirley Harkey, Vice President of Patient Services & CNO,
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Mr. Kenny Moore, President of Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries
Presenting Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsors
Franklin Baking Company
Southern Bank & Trust
Crown Screening
2014 Economic Outlook Hot Topic with Ted Abernathy
Over 118 Business Leaders joined us on September 3rd as we welcomed Ted Abernathy for his presentation,
‘Is NC Still Competitive?’
The ’Duke Energy Citizenship Award’ will be presented during this year’s luncheon. Join us to see who will be presented with this prestigious award.
Presenting Sponsor -
Wayne County Development Alliance Platinum Sponsors -
County of Wayne T.A. Loving Construction Co.
Silver Sponsors -
Franklin Baking, Gunnet & Best Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors and Crown Screening
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1107 Goldsboro, NC 27533
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2014 Board of Directors
Rick Sumner, Chairman
Dr. Scott LaFevers, Chair-Elect
Tom Bradshaw, Past Chair
Chuck Allen
Neal Benton
John Best
Stewart Bryan
Beverly Carroll
Julie Daniels
Alfredo Moreno
David Perry
Greg Shackelford
Chrissy Smith
Hal Tanner, III
Dr. Ed Wilson, Jr.
Derrick Wootson
Dr. Kay Albertson
Wayne Aycock
Mayor Al King
Dr. Steve Taylor
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