March 06, 2024 | Volume 26 Issue 6 | |
Women's Business Fair
Saturday, March 09, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kimbrell's Furniture Parking Lot
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Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce Business Diversity Council Celebrates Women in Business!
We celebrate you and Women's History Month! Be a vendor at our event! You are allowed to sell your merchandise and services! Vendor space is free for Chamber members. Click the button below to register today.
Vendor Registration will close today at 5PM.
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Point of Contact: Lashea Cavers, membership@jacksonvilleonline.org
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Women's Business Fair Vendor Networking Mingle
Friday, March 08, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Commerce Center
| Join us for a memorable evening at the "Women's Business Fair Vendor Networking Mingle," where you'll enjoy a unique blend of networking, business collaborations, giveaways, delicious food, and a special tribute to Women's history during Women's History Month. Connect with women professionals, explore collaboration opportunities, and savor delectable cuisine while celebrating the rich legacy of Women's history. | |
Engaged Onslow Bridal Expo
Sunday, April 14, 2024
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jacksonville Recreation Center
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Engaged Onslow Bridal Expo is coming back for 2024!
Engaged Onslow has been hosting the bridal show in Onslow County for more than 10 years. We’ve partnered with local businesses, met many incredible vendors, and have been using our past experience perfecting the “Wedding Expo experience” for not only engaged couples, but for vendors as well.
Our goal? We’re here to help brides and grooms find their dream vendors and to cultivate an environment for local businesses to meet their potential clients. A win-win for everyone!
If you're interested in becoming a vendor for Engaged Onslow, Please click the button below to register.
| If you have any questions, please contact Ashlee Escareno at 910-347-3141 or specialevents@jacksonvilleonline.org. | |
Administrative Professionals' Celebration
April 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marston Pavilion
The 19th Annual Administrative Professionals' Celebration sheds light on the many contributions of the devoted and valued administrative professionals. This is a great opportunity for management to honor administrative staff by treating them to a breakfast and an entertaining program in recognition of the valuable contributions and positive impact they have in our community.
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This year's guest speaker is Lyndy Phillips!
Lyndy Phillips is a comedy magician and funny entertaining speaker. He rejuvenates and uplifts audiences with his positive and upbeat presentations, leaving them recharged and refreshed. He’s highly entertaining with 100% clean humor, comedy magic, and audience involvement.
Lyndy possesses a distinctive ability to establish meaningful connections with his audiences, bringing happiness and delight to individuals from various backgrounds and professions. His passion lies in uniting people through laughter and leaving them feeling more relaxed, refreshed, and re-energized.
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Tickets are on sale now!
$25
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PLEASE NOTE: This event requires base access.
Base access deadline is MARCH 24 2024
If you do not have base access please click the button below to register for access.
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For questions contact:
Ashlee Escareno, Special Events Manager
specialevents@jacksonvilleonline.org
910-347-3141 x 224
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Thank You To Our Gold Sponsors | |
Thank You To Our Silver Sponsor | |
Thank You To Our Bronze Sponsors | |
Jacksonville Onslow Business Expo
May 04, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
American Legion Burton-Cowell Post
146 Broadhurst Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
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The Jacksonville•Onslow Business Expo is back! We are thrilled to be bringing this event back and are here to help you showcase your business and everything you have to offer! Make money! Sell your product and services! This event will be free for the public
Vendors are invited to join us Friday May 3rd from 5pm - 7pm for a Vendor Only Mixer and time to set up. Hor-d'oeuvres will be provided but please feel free to BYOB!
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Upcoming Small Business Council
Meeting
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The Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce Business Diversity Council held three events in celebration of Black History Month from February 5th to February 9th. The events included Professional Development Day, Business and Black Excellence Networking Mixer, and a tour of the Jacksonville Onslow African American Heritage Trail (AAHT). At the event's final day on the Jacksonville Onslow AAHT, the trail's newest marker was unveiled. The McIver Family Legacy Marker was shown to the community in a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. The community gathered for this momentous occasion. | |
Thank you to our sponsors! | |
Thank you to the following business for contributing to the success of this event. We could not have done it without your generosity. | |
The community gathered on Friday, March 1st at Coastal Carolina Community College for the Annual Trades Day Competition. 120 high school trade students competed and of those 120 students, 33 were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the their respective categories. The categories and their winners are as follows: | |
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Automotive:
1st Place: Julius Vang/ Jacksonville
2nd Place: Tyler Folsom/ Richlands
3rd Place: Daniel Szymanik/ Dixon
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Technical Drafting:
1st Place: Brody Carpenter/ Richlands
2nd Place: Alex Jaeger/ Richlands
3rd Place: Eric Castelan-Hernandez/ Northside
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Welding I: Cutting:
1st Place: David Seril/ Dixon
2nd Place: Taggart Campbell/ Regional Skills Center
3rd Place: Jacob Criner/ Regional Skills Center
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Culinary Arts:
1st Place: Isabella Duke/ Richlands
2nd Place: Lillian Daniken/ White Oak
3rd Place: Tyler Price/ Regional Skills Center
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Architectural Drafting:
1st Place: Landon Adams/ Richlands
2nd Place: Mackenzie Gein/ Richlands
3rd Place: Hunter Bruyere/ Richlands
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Electrical Trades:
1st Place: Logan Gonzalez/ Swansboro
2nd Place: Joshua Olan/ Northside
3rd Place: Persephone Palmere/ Swansboro
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Welding II: Shielded Metal Arc Welding:
1st Place: Andrew Eller/ Regional Skills Center
2nd Place: Ashton Meeks/ Dixon
3rd Place: Nathaniel Krieger/ Dixon
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Construction (Student Teams):
1st Place: Kendall Kellem/ Jacksonville
1st Place: Kelize Velez-Galan/ Jacksonville
2nd Place: Jasmine Moreno/ Southwest
2nd Place: Nicholas Snedeker/ Southwest
3rd Place: KJ Hennessy/ Jacksonville
3rd Place: Madison McClary/ Jacksonville
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Masonry:
1st Place: David Rosenbaum/ Richlands
2nd Place: Dominic Adkison/ Richlands
3rd Place: Chloe Hunsinger/ White Oak
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Woodworking:
1st Place: Grady Barnes/ Dixon
2nd Place: Seamus Sullivan/ Swansboro
3rd Place: James Yesunas/ Swansboro
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Congratulations to all the Trades Day Students! | |
Thank You To Our Platinum Sponsor | |
Thank You To Our Gold Sponsors | |
Thank You To Our Silver Sponsors | |
Thank You To Our Bronze Sponsors | |
Thank You to Our Partners | |
Thank You To Our Community Contributors! | |
Leadership in ACTION Visits City Government | |
On Thursday, February 22, the 2023/2024 Leadership in Action class went on a trip to Jacksonville City Hall. During the trip, students had the opportunity to gain insights into the inner workings of city government. Stops included the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex , Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant, Jacksonville Station, the Jacksonville Public Safety Building and Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center. | |
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What's Happening with
Chamber Members
Want to include your business news in our monthly newsletter?
Submit your latest news to Laurette at president@jacksonvilleonline.org
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We salute the following members that participated in our “I gave 110% to my Chamber” Campaign | |
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies | | |
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Crown Street Barber Studio
March 15, 2024
12:00PM
547 Ramsey Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28546
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Come out and celebrate Crown Street Barber Studio's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening on Friday, March 15th! Join us for an afternoon filled with inspiration as special guest speakers discuss topics about entrepreneurship and the art of starting a successful business. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways and more!
This event is free, please RSVP to the coordinator of this event by texting (910) 756-0894 with your name and number of guests.
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Kinetico Advanced Water Systems
March 27, 2024
11:00 AM
521 Yopp Rd., Suite 220, Jacksonville, NC 28540
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Join us for Kinetico Advanced Water System's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, March 27th! Enjoy refreshments as we celebrate.
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Bayshore Animal Hospital
March 25, 2024
11:00 AM
623 E Sabiston Dr., Swansboro, NC 28584
| Join us for Bayshore Animal Hospital's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, March 25th! Enjoy refreshments as we celebrate the new location of Bayshore Animal Hospital. | |
Chamber Member's News & Events | | |
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Johnson Funeral Home
2685 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546
Write Your Wishes
Tuesday, March 12th from 10AM to 1PM
Write down your, or a loved one's funeral arrangements with assistance from one of our licensed Funeral Directors.
Register here
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Kimbrell's Furniture
1370 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Community Day
Saturday, April 6 from 10AM- 4PM
Come Join us to shop from many wonderful local vendors! Call the store to reserve a spot by March 31st. (910)968-9700
This is a free event!
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Thank You to Our Newsletter Sponsors! | | | | |
