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NORTH CAROLINA
Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce
A PublicAtion
of the
lumberton AreA chAmber
of
commerce
News & Bulletin
March
September
2015
2016
Robert Britt
Debbie Branyon
Abe Marshall
Jennifer Hickman
Buddy Bodiford
Angela Sumner
Lee Grissom
Patricia Fields
Lumberton Christmas Parade
The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new
board members. Each board member is an asset to the Chamber and brings
unique and positive qualities to the Board.
of the Budget Committee for Sandy Grove Baptist Church and serves on the Board
for Communities in Schools. Abe has also served as President of the Robeson County
Community Foundation and Chair of the Communities in Schools Board of Directors. He
and his late wife Edwinna have 2 children and three grandchildren.
Gerald (Buddy) Bodiford is a Lumberton native and retired from Lowes Home
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Board
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graduated
Columbia College. She has been the Education Chair for the Lumberton
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time with her
grandchildren.
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and
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has tractors,
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Chamber Ambassador
for 15 years.
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Rebekah Lowry. The
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Center. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.S.
Business Management/Finance degree. He is the son of Elizabeth and Teddy
Britt, has 1 brother Ted, a sister-in -law Jerri Ann Britt and a nephew Jackson.
Robert
member of Kiwanis, Southeastern
Advocates, Rountree
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COMMERCE 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
the entire project himself. He successfully did
two projects to raise money for the Robeson
County Public Library which both raised
well over 100k each. He also led the charge
for Lumberton becoming the First Certified
Community in The State of North Carolina.
These are just a few of his successes. Jeff has
a volunteer’s spirit and is a Leader at heart.
Thank you Jeff for all you have done for our
City and County.
The Leadership Class of 2016
Patricia Fields is Executive Director of Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC
Pembroke.
She graduated
from
Robeson Community
College
and The
• Brad Martin,
Chairman,
Re/Max
Attorneys
at Law
University
of North
Carolina at Pembroke. She•also
received
her Masters
Real Estate
Exchange
Myra
Norton,
GreenState
degree
from
UNC Pembroke.
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Richard have (4)
• Linda
Branch,
Past Chairman,
Landscaping
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children Diamond,
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memberRobeson
of
Storage
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Rebekah
the
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Rotary Club,College
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Locklear,Chamber
Chair Elect,
Lumber
Community
Foundation THE LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chamber
of Commerce
Board of Directors, North
Carolina
Presenters Lumberton
River Trading
Company/True
• Jan
Tedder-Rogers,
Linda Branch- ChairmanMark Morse- Chick-Fil-A
Jan Tedder- Rogers-RCCCC
Value and International Assn of AssemblyABC
Consortium
Managers.
Storage Solutions, Inc.
Susan Walker- Candy Sue’s
Home Store
• Suzanne Abbott, Vice-Chair,
• Jennifer Hickman, Girlees &
Scott McLean- Immediate Past
Downtown
Jennifer Hickman- Girlees &
LeeAbbott
GrissomInsurance
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by
S.
Preston
Douglas
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Chairman - Lumberton Bowling
Stephen McIntyreBrothers Too
son
of John
Grissom
and Marie
McLean Caldwell.
He received
Undergrad
• Patty
Dean,
Treasurer,
Floyd
• Robert
Britt,his
K.M.
Biggs, Inc./
Center
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from
North Carolina State
University.
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• Lee Grissom,
At Large,
S. Preston
Tanner Smith, First South Bank Max Real Estate Exchange
Al Locklear-Vice ChairmanRuby Jackson- Pinecrest
Debbie Branyon- First Bank
Douglas & Associates, LLP
• Debbie Branyon, First Bank
Jennifer Hickman is owner of Girlees & Brothers Too! She received her
Trading Company/
Country Club
Angela Sumner- Robeson
• Jay Britt, At Large, Robeson
• Mickey Gregory, Canal Wood Lumber River
True Value
Myra Norton- GreenState
Community College
business
degree
North Carolina State University
and her MBA
from
County
Farmfrom
Bureau
• Ann McLean,
Southeastern
Patty Dean- Treasurer-Floyd
Landscaping
Patricia Fields- UNC Pembroke
Campbell
University.
Jennifer
is
on
the
United
Way
of
Robeson
County
• Cheryl Page, BB&T
Health
Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.
Jay Britt- Robeson County Farm
Givens Performing Arts Center
Board
of Directors
and Retired
also the Lumberton Racquet
Club Board.
She and
her
Sara Collins-BB&T
Bureau
Lee Grissom- S. Preston
• Buddy
Bodiford,
• Maureen
Metzger,
Southeastern
The Leadership Class of 2016 received their certificates
at a recent Chamber
husband
Ed have 4Bob’s
children,
Madison,
and Hayden Hickman.
Buddy Bodiford-Retired
Johnny Lee- Lee’s Auto Sales
Douglas & Associates, LLP
• Greg Phelps,
Jewel
Shop Zack , Lennon
Health
Board
of
Directors
meeting.
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l
to
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are
Brad
Martin,
Chamber
Greg
PhelpsBob’s
Jewel
Shop
&
Detailing
Abe
MarshallRetired
• Ruby
Jackson,
Southeastern
• Patricia
Fields, UNC Pembroke
Abe
Marshall
is retired
from J.C. Penney and currently
is employed
Chairman,
Mary BethRebekah
Locklear,
Paula
Cummings, Michael Anderson, Arine
Steve RunklePier 41 Seafood
LowryRobeson
Dermatology,
P.A. Schools of Robeson County
Givens
Lowery, Stephaine Locklear,
part-time
with the Public
as aPerforming
Business andArts Center
Restaurant
CommunityJamie
CollegeFlanagan,
Foundation Jeff Fipps and Merle Summers,
• StephenLiason
McIntyre-Musselwhite,
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Retired
Class Facilitator.
Community
for Lumberton High School.
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the Past Chairman
for Musselwhite,
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Chamber&ofGrantham
Commerce, he serves as Trustee and Chair
NEWS & BULLETIN
2 September 2016
Celebrating the Fair’s 70th Anniversary
Family Fun is synonymous with the Robeson
Regional Agricultural Fair, and this year, we
all have a lot to celebrate. “It is a milestone
to have a county fair survive 70 years, much
less grow like ours has,” said Allen Faircloth,
President of the fair. “It is a testament to the
volunteers and their families who sacrifice
their time, talents, and dedication over the
years. It is a testament to our patrons who
come out and enjoy the rides, entertainment,
and exhibits that we offer. We could not do it
without the farmers, bakers, and talented folks
who enter their exhibits looking to be the blue
ribbon winner. It takes a lot of folks to make
a successful fair, so we have a lot of folks we
want to celebrate with.”
The celebration will begin shortly after the
gates open on Thursday, September 29, at 4:30
p.m. with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. “It’s
been several years since we have had an official
ribbon cutting at the fair, but we thought
something as special as our 70th anniversary
was time to bring it back,” said Coble Wilson,
Past President of the fair. Anyone who is
anyone will be attending the event with
Steve Troxler, the State Commissioner of
Agriculture; Cherrie Berry, the State Labor
Secretary; and representatives, senators,
city councilmen, and county commissioners
scheduled to be in attendance. Faircloth said,
“It should be an opening to be remembered.”
In addition to the ribbon cutting, the fair has
brought in new acts and some familiar faces to
help celebrate. Returning this year is comedy
hypnotist Alan Sands, the Hansen’s Spectacular
Family Circus, and Rockit the Robot. New this
year will be Dakota and friends, a dinosaur act;
Agri-Puppets, a fantastic family friendly show;
and the Chickin’ Pickin’ Contest. “There is
a little something for everyone in this year’s
entertainment lineup,” said Wilson. “From
educational to silly, everything will strike a
chord of family fun for our patrons which is
what we want.”
Faircloth said Wade Shows will be back for
the 6th year, along with Big Rock Amusements
to offer rides and carnival games. “We could
not ask for a better partner with our fair and
are pleased with the quality of this carnival
and the rides and experience they offer our
patrons,” said Faircloth. The fair will also be
offering special family pricing on line and have
a variety of ticket options for fair goers listed
in their fair book. “We don’t want anyone to
miss this year’s fair,” said Faircloth.
The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair will
open September 29 and run thru October 8.
For a full schedule of events, competitions, and
entertainment, check out their website at www.
robesoncountyfair.com.
Richard
Monroe,
President of
Rediscover
Downtown
Lumberton
(RDL) is
shown here
at the last
meeting
sharing with
the group
the exciting
things
going on in
downtown.
Carolina Shaggers
Shag Club
presents
The 14th Annual
Carolina Shaggers Charity
Golf Classic
October 1, 2016
at Pinecrest Country Club
Supporting Southeastern Hospice
Patricia Fields is awarded The Order of the Long
Leaf Pine at her retirement ceremony at Givens
Performing Arts Center last month.
LUMBERToN AREA CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING
Pictured l to r are Councilman Leroy Rising, co-owners Sherry Byrd and Renee Perry, along with
Ann McLean, former chairman of the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Bruce
Davis cut the ribbon at the new Agency Realty and Property Management.
Sherry Byrd and Renee Perry,
co-owners of Agency Realty and Property
Management, celebrated their business’s
grand opening with a ribbon cutting
sponsored by The Lumberton Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Agency Realty and Property
Management deals with commercial
and residential properties from
around the greater Lumberton and
surrounding areas, handling the daily
business surrounding properties. The
company handles leasing agreements
and marketing properties as well as
background and credit checks.
The agency is located at 1502 Godwin
Avenue and can be reached at 910-7332045.
NEWS & BULLETIN
LUMBERToN AREA CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE
September 2016
Robeson County Church and Community Center, Inc.
Presents
A Taste of Robeson
Small Business Center
Course
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Seminar Title
THE HOW TO START A NON-PROFIT SERIES
How to Start a Non-Profit Organization by Sam Gore
How to Complete the 501(c)3 IRS Application by Sam
Gore
THE GRANT WRITING BASIC SERIES
Grant Writing 101 by Sam Gore
How and Where to Find Grant Money by Sam Gore
THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERIES
How to Develop a Budget for a Non-Profit by Sam
Gore
Fundamentals of Fundraising by Sam Gore
Volunteers – How to Get Them and Keep Them by
Sam Gore
How to Restore or Develop a Non-Profit Board by Sam
Gore
Grant Writing 101 by Sam Gore
How and Where to Find Grant Money by Sam Gore
THE MANAGEMENT SERIES
Social Media Marketing Strategy by Todd Lyden
It’s All About Time-Managing Your Time Properly by
Thomas Patrick
Traits of Successful Business Owners by Tim Dannelly
Managing and Supervising a Growing Business by
Tim Dannelly
Using Google Tools to Get Your Business Online by
Todd Lyden
Making the Workplace Magical by John Formica
How to Find, Interview and Hire Magical PeopleSecrets That Will Absolutely Prevent You From Ever
Having a Bad Hire Again by John Formica
Online Tools and Mobile Apps for Small Businesses by
Todd Lyden
How to Protect Your Name, Patents, Trademarks, and
Copyrights by Sam Gore
Parliamentary Procedure Made Easy by Sam Gore
Why do People Act Crazy at Work by Mike Collins
ADDITIONAL SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
Selling Cars for Fun and Profit by Tim Dannelly
Starting and Operating a Home-Based Business by
Tim Dannelly
How to Start a Group Home by Sam Gore
The Best Small Business to Start Right Now by Mike
Collins
A little taste of various Robeson County restaurants’ favorite menu items
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Monday & Tuesday
October 17 & 18, 2016
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bill Sapp Recreation Center
Corner of Cedar Street & Elizabethtown Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
Tickets
Adults $10.00
Children 12 & under $5.00
Children under 3 FREE
Tickets available at 600 West 5th Street, Lumberton
Proceeds benefit—Robeson County Church and Community Center, Inc.
Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance programs
Questions about sponsorship, contributions & vendors please call: 910.738.5204
Flyers Sponsored by:
Transform a Life,
Transform a Community
Become a Tournament Sponsor
Save the Date!
September 29, 2016
Contact: Rebekah Lowry, Director
Foundation & Development
Phone: (910) 272-3235
Fax: (910) 272-3237
E-mail: relowry@robeson.edu
All proceeds support the
Robeson Community College
Foundation, Inc.
Bringing You
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Transform a Life,
Transform a Community
Become a Tournament Sponsor
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.
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300 West 27300
Street
• Lumberton,
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(910)
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Shotgun: 12:30 p.m.
Rain Date: October 6, 2016
Carolina Plantation Golf Club
3811 Martin Luther King Drive
Lumberton, North Carolina 28358
31 st
Save the Date!
September 17, 2015
Contact: Rebekah Lowry, Director
Foundation & Development
Phone: (910) 272-3235
Fax: (910) 272-3237
E-mail: relowry@robeson.edu
All proceeds support the
Robeson Community College
Foundation, Inc.
Shotgun: 12:30 p.m.
Rain Date: September 24, 2015
Carolina Plantation Golf Club
3811 Martin Luther King Drive
Lumberton, North Carolina 28358
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NEW MEMBERS
Methodist Home For Children
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
Brittany Strong
Phone 910-618-0210
Fax 910-618-0403
Bdstrong06@gmail.com
Non-Profit organizations
Agency Realty & Property
Management Group
1502 Godwin Avenue
Lumberton, NC 28358
910-733-2046
Renee Perry & Sherry Byrd
Reneebperry71@yahoo.com
Real Estate
Amanda Mili Consulting
2914 North Elm Street #115
Lumberton, NC 28358
Amanda Mili
910-374-2078
Amanda@amandamili.com
Website Development
Lumberton Children’s Clinic
Children’s Health of Carolina, PA
400 Liberty Hill Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
910-738-8060
Fax 910-671-3600
Caitlin Buffkin, Director of
Marketing
cbuffkin@carolinakids.org
Hosuing Authority of
The City of Lumberton
613 King Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
910-671-8200 fax 910-671-7210
Larry Russell
execdir@hac1014.com
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