January 13, 2019

A Moment with Mike

Congratulations to Our 2018 Award Winners! Register now to celebrate with these community leaders on January 28th! Citizen of the Year Warren Grimes Distinguished Citizens of the Year Kenly - Jennifer Holloman Princeton - Carlyle Woodard Selma - Tom and Kathleen Hinnant Smithfield - Mayor Andy Moore Wilson's Mills - Johnny Eason Jimmy Creech Small Business Person of the Year  Melissa Overton, MedicalTraining.me

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Member Celebrations

Welcome to Grace Homemade, our newest chamber member! 619 East Market Street Smithfield, NC 27577 919-616-2044 www.gracehomemade.com

Congratulations to Our Business of the Month, Selma Jewelry! We are thrilled to announce that our Business of the Month for January is  Selma Jewelry !! Did you know that this delightful shop in downtown Selma has been in business since 1970? Owner Kim Wooten has been a part of the business from the start -- her father and uncle opened the store just a few months before she was born! She began learning the value of customer service and the art of curating a wonderful jewelry selection when she was just 12 years old. 2019 marks 49 years of personal service -- Kim goes above and beyond what's required to make sure that each customer leaves with a smile on their face. She believes in the power of local business and the importance of building relationships with anyone who walks through the door. Selma Jewelry has gifts for nearly any budget, including fun costume jewelry and boutique items. As you begin to think about your Valentine's gifts, be sure to stop in and visit Kim and her staff at 108 N Raiford Street in Selma, NC!

A Moment with Mike and Dwight! We had a fabulous time celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Partnership for Children of Johnston County at our first Business After Hours of the year! Mike Mancuso took some time to speak with the Executive Director, Dwight Morris, about this milestone event. Please check out the video below to find out more about this amazing organization! If you would like for your company or organization to host a Business After Hours or Coffee Connections event in 2019, contact the office. There are only a few dates still open for 2019!

Member Benefits

Post Your Job Openings & Reach Potential Employees Do you have job openings in your company or organization? Are you searching for the right employees to help you run your business? Your membership includes the ability to post job ads through our Membership Information Center! Your job opening will be visible on the website and in our social media outlets. Widen your pool of applicants today by utilizing this great resource! For more information or if you need assistance in accessing the Membership Information Center, please contact the Smithfield-Selma Chamber office!

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 14th at 10:00 AM 1652 E Booker Dairy Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577  (919) 300-5438

Mozelle's Soul Food Wednesday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM 106 W. Railroad Street Selma, NC 27576

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Member News

Travel With the Chamber:Explore China in 2020! We are hosting an information session about this opportunity on March 5th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Chamber. Please join us to find out more!

Join us for nine days ( Apr. 10 – 18, 2020) for the trip of a lifetime in the amazing country of China, including the cities of Beijing and Shanghai! This incredible travel package includes: Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & Tax 4 and 5 star hotel accommodations 3 meals each day Deluxe bus tours  Fluent English-speaking tour guides Entrance fees for attractions Check out this video to see a glimpse of the adventure!

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Advertise in the 2019 Chamber Business Directory Our publishing partner, E&M Consulting, is wrapping up the publication of our 2019 Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory. In the next few weeks, they will be contacting all of the members with advertising opportunities. If you have any interest in advertising this year, please contact a sales associate at E&M or sign up online at  www.emconsultinginc.com/adreservation/GSSCOC . Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. As always, your support of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce is greatly appreciated! Click here for more information on prices and options.

Local News

Johnston Regional Airport Set to Expand With $13 Million Dollar Project "The Johnston County Airport Authority Board announced a partnership with Blue Line Aviation LLC for the development of the Blue Line Aviation Complex at  Johnston Regional Airport (JNX) . This $13 million project will include a state-of-the-art hangar and premier flight school for both private and commercial aviation. “Johnston Regional Airport is a significant economic development asset in the heart of Johnston County and the greater Triangle region. Blue Line Aviation’s decision to choose our airport for their aviation complex is a reinforcement of the economic asset this airport is for  Johnston County ,” said Ken Starling, chairman of the Johnston County Airport Authority. “We are very pleased to have Blue Line Aviation partner with us as we work to develop and expand the potential at JNX the premier location for economic development, business travel and now aviation training." Read the rest of this news release from ResearchTriangle.org about the upcoming development here .

Education News

Serve Your Community through the 2019 Chamber Education Committee

The Education Committee needs your time, talent, and efforts this year as we join together to impact our community through events such as Semester Super Stars and JoCo Works! Join us at the first meeting of the year on Monday, January 14th at 12 pm to find out more about the great ways we are promoting education in Johnston County! For more information on upcoming projects and how to get involved here ! Register for the first meeting of the year on January 14th at 12 pm here !

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