Chamber Newsletter: May 2016
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Chamber Newsletter: May 2016
L umberto N Chamber WeLCoMetournament NeW BoARD aMeMBeRS success NORTH CAROLINA Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce 1st place The Lumberton Area Chamber of team Carolina Commerce Golf Classic was held May Plantation golf 3rd at Carolina Plantation Golf Club. Club. L to r Rain did appear after 9 holes but we are Mike Hunt, managed to complete the tournaMike Hendren, ment. Lunch was catered by Outback Townsend Hamilton and Steakhouse and beverages were Suzanne Abbott, provided by R.A. Jeffreys DistributGolf Chair. Not ing Company Robert Britt and Pepsi DebbieBottling Branyon Abe Marshall Jennifer Hickman Buddy Bodiford Angela Sumner Lee Grissom Patricia Fields pictured is Tony Ventures. Our Hole-inone sponsor The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new of the Budget Committee for Sandy Grove Baptist Church and serves on theWalters. Board was Peterson Scion, Chrysler, board members.Toyota, Each board member is an asset to the Chamber and brings for Communities in Schools. Abe has also served as President of the Robeson County Jeep & and Dodge. The winning more He unique positive qualities to theteam Board. Community Foundation and Chair of the Communities in Schools Board of See Directors. for the tournament was Carolina photos from the and his late wife Edwinna have 2 children and three grandchildren. Gerald (Buddy) Bodiford is a Lumberton tournament on Plantation Golf Club with a score native of and retired from Lowes Home is a memberofofMike Chestnut Street Methodist Church where he page 4. She Angela Sumner is employed by Robeson Community College with the BOOST Grant. 54Center. whichHeconsisted Hendren, is past member of Board of Trustees andand the Finance committee and past graduated from Columbia College. She has been the Education Chair for the Lumberton Townsend Hamilton, Mike Hunt President of the Also Methodist Club.of He is also on the Lumberton Christian Area Chamber of Commerce for the past several years. She is also Board Chair for Tony Walters. withMen’s a score Care Center Board, past president of Carolina Communities In Schools, a member of Chestnut Street Methodist Church where she serves 54 was Pinecrest Country Club. The Shaggers Shag Club, a Master Mason with the St. Albans Masonic Lodge #114 and an honorary member of on the Finance Committee. Angela is Past Chair of the Academic Booster Club at Lumberton tie was broken by a scorecard playoff. the Robeson County Homebuilders Association. He is a past Chamber Board High School, PTO and PTA at Carroll Middle. She and her husband David have two children Second place went to Pinecrest Counmember and past Chamber Golf Tournament Chair. He is married to Martie Hailey and Joshua. try which consisted of Chris andClub they have a God child Kayleigh. Jackson, David Lowery, Jr., Mickey Chamber Presents Leadership Award Debbie Branyon BranchMcNeill. Manager atThird First Bank on Elm Street in Strickland and isLarry Lumberton. She is a member of Godwin Heights Baptist Church. She Linda Branch, Chamber Chair, presented Jeff place went to Robeson Community Neelon the Leadership award for all of his enjoys sewing, painting andJones, spending time with her grandchildren. She College with Channing Dustin leadership in so many events in Lumberton has been a Lumberton Chamber Ambassador for 15 years. Debbie and her long, Adrian Lowery and Pandora and Robeson County at a recent Board husband Greg have 2 children, a daughter Ashlyn and a son Jordan and 2 Carter. Closest to the pin on #4 was meeting. Jeff was responsible for the Love grandchildren Berkley and Harper. Jeff Broadwell, #11 was Nick Lowery, Living in Lumberton video which he raised the money for, wrote the script and completed Robert is employed K.M.Most Biggs,AccuInc. and Century 21 the Real Estate #14 wasBritt Dustin Longatand entire project himself. He did place Pinecrest 3rd in tourney. L successfully to R Suzanne Center. He was is a graduate North Carolina University with a B.S.Country Club. L to R Chris Jackson, Larry The team RCCthewon rate Drive David of Lowery, Jr. State 2nd two projects raise money for the Robeson McNeill, Mickey Strickland, Chair,toChanning Jones, Dustin Long Business Management/Finance degree. He is the son of Elizabeth and Teddy David Lowery, Jr. and Suzanne Abbott, Tournament See-law GOLF County Not Public Libraryis Adrian which both raised Chair and Pandora Carter. pictured Lowery. Britt, has 1 brother Ted, a sister-in Jerri| 3AnnAbbott, Britt andTournament a nephew Jackson. well over 100k each. He also led the charge Robert is a member of Kiwanis, Southeastern Health Advocates, Rountree for Lumberton becoming the First Certified Hunt Club and NCSU Wolfpack Club. Community in The State of North Carolina. A PublicAtion of the lumberton AreA chAmber of commerce News & Bulletin March May 2015 2016 NEW MEMBERS THE LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF These are just a few of his successes. Jeff has Patricia Fields is Executive Director of Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC Sassy Gals Florist & Gifts Upscaled aDIRECTORS volunteer’s spirit and is a Leader at heart. COMMERCE 2016 BOARD OF Pembroke.Resale She graduated from Robeson Community College and The 313 N. Elm Street 3561 Lackey Street Thank you Jeff for all you have done for our University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She also received her Masters Lumberton, NC 28358 Lumberton, NC 28360 City and County. P.A. • Brad Martin, Chairman, Re/Max Real Dermatology, degree from UNC Pembroke. She and her husband Richard have (4) Elizabeth Pait Helen Locklear Estate Exchange • Myra Norton, GreenState four- legged children Diamond, Rio, Roo and Red. She is a member of 910-370-0139 910-674-4537 fax 910-674-4539 • Linda Branch, Past Chairman, Landscaping the Lumberton Chamber Ambassador,Wecare@sassygalsflorist.com Lumberton Rotary Club, Pembroke Upscaledresale@gmail.com THE LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARDCounty OF DIRECTORS Storage Solutions, Inc. • Jay Britt,2015 Robeson Farm Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, RetailNorth Carolina Presenters Consignment • Al Locklear, Chair Elect, Lumber River Bureau Linda Branch- ChairmanMark Morse- Chick-Fil-A Jan Tedder- Rogers-RCCCC Consortium and International Assn of Assembly Managers. TradingStorage Company/True • Candy Rebekah Community Solutions, Inc. Value Susan WalkerSue’s Lowry, Robeson Home Store Pawn Plus, Inc. Loving Hearts Home Care Abbott, Vice-Chair, College Foundation Scott McLeanImmediate Past Abbott Downtown Jennifer Hickman- Girlees & Lee Grissom is Street employed by S. Preston1988 Douglas & Associates, Roberts Avenue LLP. He is the • Suzanne 506 East 22nd ChairmanServices, - LumbertonLLC Bowling Stephen • McIntyreToo ABC Jan Tedder-Rogers, Brothers Lumberton Lumberton, 28358 his Undergrad Insurance PO 594 Grissom and Marie McLean sonBox of John Caldwell. NC He received Center Musselwhite,•Musselwhite, Robert BrittK.M.&Biggs, Inc., • Patty Dean, Treasurer, Floyd Mortuary Jennifer Hickman, Girlees Brothers Larry Stone Lumberton, NC 28360 and Masters in Accounting from North Carolina State University. He is Brad Martin –Chair Elect- Re/ Branch & Grantham Attorneys Century 21 The Real Estate & Crematory, Inc. Too 910-536-1021 Fax 910-739-4977 Teresa Willoughby & JoAnn Max Real Estate Exchange at Law Center involved with NCACPAs Members Connection Committee. • Lee Grissom, At Large, S. PrestonRuby Jackson• Robert Biggs, Inc./Century lstone@pawnplusnc.com Dudney Al Locklear-Vice ChairmanPinecrest Britt, K.M. Debbie BranyonFirst Bank Jennifer Hickman is owner of Girlees Retail & Brothers Too! She received her Douglas Associates, LLP 21 The Real Estate Center Lumber&River Trading Company/ Country Club Angela Sumner- Robeson 910-802-4646 Value Robeson County Myra NortonGreenStateSmith, First Community business degree from North Carolina State University and her MBA from • Jay Britt, AtTrue Large, • Tanner South College Bank Teresa@lovingheartsinc.com Dean- Treasurer-Floyd Landscaping Patricia FieldsUNC Pembroke Lumberton/I-95 KOA County Home CareUniversity. Jennifer is on the FarmPatty Bureau • Debbie Branyon, First Bank Campbell United Way of Robeson Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. Jay Britt- Robeson County Farm Givens Performing Arts Center 465 Kenric Road BB&T • Mickey Gregory, Canal Wood Board of Directors and also the Lumberton Racquet Club Board. She and her• Cheryl Page, Sara Collins-BB&T Bureau Lee Grissom- S. Preston NC and 28360 Domino’s Pizza Bodiford, Retired • Ann ,Southeastern Health husband Ed have 4 children, Madison,Lumberton, Zack , Lennon Hayden Hickman. • BuddyBuddy Bodiford-Retired Johnny Lee- Lee’s AutoMcLean Sales Douglas & Associates, LLP Richard Kaczar 588 Bailey Road Suite A • GregGreg Phelps, Jewel • Maureen Metzger, Phelps- Bob’s Bob’s Jewel ShopShop & Detailing AbeSoutheastern Marshall- Retired Abe Marshall is retired from J.C. Penney and currently is employed 910-739-4372 Lumberton, NC 28358 Steve RunklePier 41Musselwhite, Seafood Rebekah Lowry-Health Robeson • Stephen McIntyre, part-time with the Public Schools of Robeson County as a Business and lumberton@koa.com Patrick Booth Restaurant Community College FoundationFields, UNC Pembroke Musselwhite, Branch & Grantham • Patricia RVSchool. Campground 910-739-4121 Community Liason for Lumberton High He is the Past Chairman Attorneys at Law Givens Performing Arts Center Boothp90@yahoo.com for The Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, he serves as Trustee and Chair • Ruby Jackson, Southeastern • Abe Marshall, Retired Restaurants NEWS & BULLETIN 2 May 2016 lumberton area chamber of commerce Upscaled Resale open for business The ribbon was cut at Upscaled Resale and they are open for business. Please let them find a new home for your furniture and decorative accessories that are no longer needed, won’t be making that move with you or simply no longer fit into your décor. They are looking for furniture, lamps, china, silver, pictures, home office furniture and antiques. The store does not consign used clothing, appliances or mattresses. If you are interested in consigning please call and schedule an appointment so they can devote special attention to your consignment. If you would like an estimate of sale price prior to consigning please bring them a photograph and when possible a pillow or cushions which will help them evaluate acceptabil- All Occasions & Bridal relocates All Occasions & Bridal have relocated to 3567 Lackey Street in Lumberton. Cherry Miles is the manager and she offers a great assortment of party gowns, bridal gowns, pageant gowns, Costume jewelry, tuxedo rentals and much more. The store is open Monday-Friday 11-5pm and 10-4 on Saturday. They can be reached at 739-7800. Pictured l to r are Brad Martin, Chamber Chair, Helen Locklear, Arteria Wilson, Senator Jane Smith and Mayor Bruce Davis. ity. They are pleased to offer you 60% of the sale price and payments are made within 15 days of the sale. However, should your item not sell after being displayed for four (4)months in the showroom, additional options are available. Eliminate the hassle of selling furniture yourself. UpScaled ReSale also features a small number of vendor space in their store. Currently they have a few vendors which include Fashion & Design By: Bonnie Locklear, Local Artist Cindy Meares featuring Art By The “C”, John Beddow who features used office supplies to include (2 & 4) drawer file cabinet’s, Document Scanner, etc. Also they have Stancey BayBoy-Mulla who took her love Pictured l to r are Brad Martin, Chamber Chair, Helen Locklear, Gary Stalvey, Senator Jane Smith and Mayor Bruce Davis. and appreciation for the environment and created her own Lip Balm, Shea Butter Soap, Exfoliating Cream which is displayed, & Georgelina Medina who has added additional quality furniture including children’s furniture to the store. Upscaled Resale is located at 3561 Lackey Street in Lumberton and they can be reached at 910-674-4537. Store hours are 10:00 am till 6:00 pm Thursday - Saturday and 1-6 on Sunday. NEWS & BULLETIN lumberton area chamber of commerce Do You Have a Business Idea? 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Other finance members were Ruby Jackson-Southeastern Dermatology, Jan Tedder-Rogers-Lumberton ABC, Tanner Smith-First Randall Jones, SeHealth BOT member presents Excellence in Large Business to SeHealth. Reid Caldwell, Org Quality Ancillary Services receives the award. South Bank, Owen Thomas-Dial Insurance and Myra Norton-GreenState Landscaping. Tournament day volunteers were Suzanne Abbott-Abbott Insurance Services, Maureen Metzger-Southeastern Health, Owen Thomas-Dial Insurance, Bob McKee-Retired, Bob Fisher-Retired, and Latricia Freeman-United Way. Thank you again to our Super Sponsors for the Tournament- See a list of tournament sponsors on page 4. Commissioner Jerry Stephens, Commissioner Tom Taylor, Fuller’s Old Fashion Bar-B-Q, Georgia Pacific, Lumbee River EMC, Lumberton Honda/Kia, Piedmont Natural Gas, Pinecrest Country Club, Precise Piping, Inc., S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP, Southeastern Health, and UNC-P. Bringing You BETTER HEALTHCARE One Neighbor At a Time. With new technologies, expanded services, and our dedicated staff’s continued commitment to providing our community with the best healthcare right here in Lumberton and Robeson County, SRMC is one of North Carolina’s finest and largest healthcare providers. Neighbors Caring for Neighbors th WEST 27TH STREET • LUMBERTON, NC 300 West 27300 Street • Lumberton, NC • (910) 671-5000 • srmc.org (910) 671-5000 • www.srmc.org NEWS & BULLETIN 4 May 2016 lumberton area chamber of commerce GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Adelio’s Restaurant Allen Orthopedics Allstate/ Joseph Martin Agency Arnold’s Restaurant B.W. Davis Construction, Inc. Baird’s Animal Hospital Baker Chevrolet Barnes O.K. Service BB&T Belk of Lumberton Biggs Park Mall Black’s Tire & Muffler Bleecker Buick-GMC, Inc. Bob’s Jewel Shop Boles-Biggs Funeral Home Boondocks Seafood & Chophouse CAB Marketing Cakes & Pastries of Lumberton Campbell Soup Supply Co., LLC Campbell’s Used Cars, Inc. Cape Fear Construction Co., Inc. Cape Fear Heating & Cooling, LLC Carolina Shaggers Shag Club Carter’s Catering Service Cavin’s Business Solutions, Inc. Chick-Fil-A City of Lumberton Claybourn Walters Company Coldwell Banker Premier Team Realty Collins, Kemp & Patterson, PLLC Comfort Inn/Country Inn & Suites Comfort Suites Companion Home Care/Unimed Contempora Fabrics, Inc. Cook Insurance Services Cottonwood Pre-Elementary Cracker Barrel Crossfit Q.F.E Dalton Brooks, DMD David Evans/Nationwide Insurance Dial Chiropractic Accident & Injury Drugs America Edward Jones/Mary Jo Walter Eric West, Attorney at Law Evelyn Price Fair Bluff Ford/Jeff Prince First Bank Flo-Tite, Inc. /Max- Seal Flowers by Billy Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. Frankie Lindsay, CPA, PLLC Freeman Investments, Inc. Fresh Foods Girlees & Brothers Too Golden Corral Gray Built Construction, Inc. GreenState Landscaping, Inc. Gunmar Machine Corporation His & Hers Greenhouse Holiday Inn Hooks Landscape Services Image Supply, Inc. Ivey’s Accounting Service, Inc. K.A .Richardson Company Lindsay Campbell Oil Co., Inc. Locklear, Jacobs, Hunt & Brooks, Attorneys LPL Financial Lumbee Guaranty Bank Lumber River Trading/True Value Lumberton Bowling Center Lumberton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Lumberton Drug Lumberton Ford Lincoln Lumberton Internal Medicine Lumberton Obstetrics and Gynecology Lumberton Rotary Club Lumberton Visitor’s Bureau M & J Gas Company McDonalds McDuffie Pest Control McKenzie Supply Company Mid South Food Service, Inc. Musselwhite, Musselwhite Branch & Grantham Napa Auto Parts of Lumberton Nelson Price & Associates, PA Oliver Oil Company/Sun-Do Kwik Shop Outback Steakhouse Parnell Pool & Spa Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC Peterson Toyota, Scion, Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Pier 41 Seafood Restaurant Postnet Protective Agency, Inc. Quality Oil & Gas Company R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Company Raymond James Financial/Ty Leggette Re/Max Real Estate Exchange Red Springs Fuel Oil Company, Inc. Robeson Community College Foundation Robeson County Farm Bureau Robeson Healthcare Corporation Robeson Pediatrics, P.A. Rogers Electric, Inc. Rogers’ Screen Printing & Sporting Goods Select Bank & Trust Shaw Office Supply Sign City Signs & Prints Smith’s Body Shop Southeast Farm Equipment SpartanNash Speech Solutions, Inc. Springhill Suites by Marriott State Farm Agency- Clay Hamilton Storage Solutions, LLC The Britt Law Firm, PC The Staffing Alliance Total Fitness Two Hawk Employment Services United States Cold Storage, Inc. Vector Security Village Family Dental Village Inn Seafood & Bar-B-Q Village Station Wade S. Dunbar Agency, Inc. Walmart Walters Family Dentistry Wells Fargo Bank Wesley Pines Retirement Community Wilbert Burial Vault Company Zaxby’s Patiently waiting for the rain to stop! Brad Martin, Chamber Chair greets Mike Hendren, owner of Carolina Plantation Golf Club. Closest to the hole #11 Closest to the hole #14 Closest to the hole #4
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