Business Expo - Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce

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Join Us
for the
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce’s
Business Expo
2-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday
March 31, 2015
at the Pirate’s Cove Pavilion,
Manteo/Nags Head Causeway
$2 Admission
Call (252)441-8144 or visit
www.outerbankschamber.com/expo
for more information.
50 Vendors
Prizes, Samples,
Giveaways
Business
to Business
Networking!
Nominations Now Accepted for 2015 ESBY Awards
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce and
Southern Bank are now accepting nominations
for the 2015 ESBY (Entrepreneur & Small Business of the Year) Awards.
The Following Awards Will Be Presented:
*Solopreneur (1 Employee)
*Home-Based Business (3 or Less Employees)
*Small Business (10 or Less Employees)
*Small Business (11-50 Employees)
Winners will be recognized at the Entrepreneur
and Small Business Celebration Luncheon to be
held June 4, 2015 at the Sea Ranch Resort in Kill
Devil Hills. Cost to attend this event will be $25
each. Keynote speaker will be Malcom (Mac)
Sullivan Jr., CEO of the Pate Dawson Company.
Eligible applicants have been in business in the
area for at least two years and are members in
good standing of the Outer Banks Chamber.
Nominees will be evaluated based on their descriptions of their business profile, challenges,
growth, customer service practices, marketing
strategies, and community involvement. The
deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m., Friday, May
1, 2015.
Completed applications should be submitted to
the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, ATTN:
Jennifer Schwartzenberg at jenn@outerbankschamber.com or mail to PO Box 1757, Kill Devil
Hills, NC 27948. An on-line nomination form and an
application for download are available at www.outerbankschamber.com/nominateesby
Winners of the 2014 awards included
•Solopreneur (1 Employee) –Glass Glass Bungalows, LLC
•Home-Based Business (3 or Less Employees) –KMT Consultants, Inc.
•Small Business (10 Employees Or Under) - Island Snowball Co.
•Small Business (11 Employees Or More) - SAGA Construction & Development
Questions? Call (252)441-8144
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“Fishing For Business” Expo
March 31, 2015 at Pirate’s Cove
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to
“Fishing For Business” Expo 2-7:00 p.m., March 31, 2015 at the
Pirate’s Cove Pavilion, Manteo.
Sponsors for this year’s event are:
By The Sea Wedding Boutique
Systel Business Equipment
East Carolina Radio
Gregory Poole Marine
Ocean Sands K-9 Resort
College of the Albemarle
First Benefits Insurance
Kelly’s Restaurant & Tavern
Outer Banks Sentinel
Norfolk International Airport
SCORE Business Counselors
Business Expo serves two purposes. First, it is a Business to
Business Networking Event. Members can exchange information, talk about their products and services, and understand
better what is available here on the Outer Banks. In addition,
the show is open to the public and offers business to customer
marketing.
Over 50 vendors are participating in this year’s event and additional partners are providing food, beverages, and fun during
the event. Admisison is just $2 and enters attendees into a
drawing to win a $500 travel voucher from the Norfolk International Airport Authority.
As an added bonus, The Outer Banks Hospital will have its wellness unit on-site offering free health screenings.
Not in business yet but considering opening a new venture?
College of the Albemarle’s Small Business Center and SCORE
Business Counselors will be on hand with business start-up
information including how to register your name, incorporation, business loans, marketing, and to schedule appointments
for private counseling. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership organization with
over 1,050 members in Dare, Currituck and Hyde Counties.
For a list of other benefits provided by the Chamber, read our
Why Join The Chamber article in this program or visit www.
outerbankschamber.com/joinnow
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“Fishing For Busin
1. Dr. Energy Saver
2. Outer Banks Heating & Cooling
3. Dominion NC Power
4. Nags Head Fire Department
5. Cavalier Surf Shop
6. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
7. Mr. Appliance
8. Edward Jones
9. Soles Realty OBX
10. East Carolina Radio
11. Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce/Welcome
12. Radio Hatteras
13. Waterfront Shutters
14/15.Gregory Poole
16. Scotch Hall Preserve
17. Southern Insurance Agency
18. Albemarle Landscaping
19. Manteo Furniture & Appliance/OBX Sleep Center
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reliable and fuel-efficient. With 1925 horsepower,
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20. Island Tech
21. Spring Arbor Outer Banks
22. Trademark Heating & Cooli
23. Hype Promotions
24. Tech Painting
25. The Delta Group
26. Oh Yappy Dayz
27/28.Systel Business Equipment
29. SouthComm Publishing
30. College of the Albemarle
31. NC Wesleyan College
32. BN Design & Advertising
33. Vidant Medical
34. Sunshine Family Pharmacy
35. Ramada Plaza/Hilton Gard
36. Cypress Cove
37. Pirate’s Cove
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y/Duck Medical
den Inn
38. Vidant General Surgery
39. Town of Manteo
40. Admark
41. Beachwoods Resort by Gold Key Resorts
42. Ocean Sands K-9 Resort
43/44. By The Sea Wedding Boutique
45. SCORE Business Counselors
46. Norfolk International Airport
47. Holiday Inn – Norfolk Airport
48. Identify Yourself
49. Outer Banks Sentinel
50. Electronic Systems
51. OBX Bank
52. Virginia Dare Business and Professional Women
53. Southern Bank
55. Outer Banks Hospital
60. Malvin Riggins
61. Outer Banks Sentinel
62. OBX.com
Are You Using Your Chamber Member Benefits?
Membership rates in the Chamber are based on a fair
share investment schedule which makes it an affordable
investment for all companies - large to small - and even
area non-profits.
Chamber Member Benefits Include:
-A listing in our on-line business directory at www.
outerbankschamber.com/members. Members can
display brochures in our welcome center, are invited to
networking and social events in the area, and can offer
member-to-member discount offers.
- Members can post events on the community calendar;
add free social media links in the business directory
(twitter, linkedin, facebook, youtube); submit press release postings to the Chamber’s website, and submit free
job listings (www.outerbankschamber.com/jobx)
- Chamber members receive monthly newsletters announcing new businesses opening in the area and a list
of ribbon cuttings, open houses, business after hours,
etc. events one can attend and co-market.
- The Chamber sponsors an Outer Banks Young Professionals group for those under 40, and Leadership OBX
Training Program.
- There are two expos each year - Small Business Expo
in the Spring and Healthy Holidays Expo in the Fall.
- The Chamber hosts community events such as the
Summeritaville Music Festival on Hatteras Island in the
Summer, a Membership Social and CenturyLink on the
Links Golf Tournament in September, Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner in October, ESBY Awards in the
Spring, Reverse Raffle in May, a Job Fair in March.
- Members are eligible for our OBX Smiles in Action Awards.
Nominations accepted via postcard or www.outerbankschamber.
com/smiles
- Only members can purchase advertisements on our website,
in our printed magazine or detailed street map. E-mail blasts to
both local business owners and managers and to those considering a vacation in our area are available at a discount rate of $150
per send.
Membership in the Chamber offers you a number of ways to
stay informed of local issues and be involved in your community
while at the same time meeting new people, marketing your company, and promoting the products and sevices you provide.
For more information about membership in the Chamber, call
(252)441-8144 or visit www.outerbankschamber.com/joinnow
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SCORE Business Counseling
11 am - 2 pm
Tuesdays
at the
Chamber Office, Kill Devil Hills
www.outerbanks.score.org
More About Our Vendors
Albemarle Landscapes
& Tree Service
252-256-1833
www.albemarlelandscapes.net
Landscaping, maintenance, tree
care-trimming, pruning, removal,
stump grinding. Bucket truck, view
enhancement.
Private security service for events,
businesses, individuals, and corporate functions. Private for local
business, individuals; including
background check services, locate
services, surveillance, domestic and
criminal case investigations, civil
case investigations.
Beachwoods Resort
by Gold Key Resorts
757-648-1835
www.goldkeyresorts.com
Promoting Beachwoods Resort
Dominion North Carolina Power
804-205-6076
www.dom.com/savenowNC
Dominion North Carolina Power is
committed to providing our customers with options to help manage their energy usage - that’s why
we’re offering programs that help
our customers conserve energy and
maximize savings.
BN Design & Advertising
(804) 683-3123
BN Design & Advertising offers
Graphic Design/Art Direction, Printing & Web services. Handling everything from concept to production.
Cavalier Surf Shop
Phone: (252) 441-7349
Carries a variety of surfboards, boogie
boards, skim boards & wet suits to buy
or rent. Also renting umbrellas, chairs.
College of the Albemarle
252-475-9251
www.albemarle.edu
The Dare campus of College of the Albemarle, which includes curriculum,
continuing education, and the Small
Business Center, are joining together
to sponsor the 2015 Business Expo.
Dr. Energy Saver
252-441-1740
www.desobx.com
We are a full service, home performance contractor. We determine
how homes use, lose and waste
energy! We offer: Blower door
services to determine where the
air leaks are in your home, air duct
leakage testing, infrared camera
inspections to see problems hidden
to the naked eye. We will have a
Mitsubishi ductless mini-split heat
pump and a central dehumidifier on
display; we’ll also have information
on WaterFurnace geothermal heat
pumps.
Cypress Cove Community - Manteo
252-305-2951
www.cypresscoveonline.com
Cypress Cove Community - a residential subdivision offering lot 1 house
packages. Custom built homes located
in the heart of Roanoke Island. Properties are listed by Elizabeth Gamiel at
Pirate’s Cove Realty.
Edward Jones Investment
Kelli Harmon
252-473-1006
www.edwardjones.com
We are an investment firm that
helps clients reach their goals. We’ll
be showcasing business investment
opportunities.
Delta Group Investigations
and Security, LLC
252-256-1530
www.deltagroupinvestigations.com
Electronic Systems, Inc.
757-217-1357
www.esi.net
Office technology equipment
reseller- copiers, printers, and
related services
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
252-564-2465
www.nencfca.org
FCA of Northeast North Carolina is a sports ministry using the
platform of athletics to impact the
OBX and northeast North Carolina for Christ. We seek to help
solve the problems experienced
by student athletes and convey
a message of hope and direction
to all involved, athletes or not.
We’ll be showcasing resources and
highlighting ministry results and
opportunities.
Gregory Poole Marine
252-504-5124
www.gregorypoole.com/marine
Gregory Poole Marine sells &
services Caterpillar diesel engines.
We are also an authorized retailer
for gplink, a remote monitoring &
diagnostic system for high horsepower engines.
Holiday Inn, Norfolk Airport
757-461-3977
www.HINorfolk.com
Hotel for group rooms, meetings,
and banquets.
Identify Yourself
252-480-1433
www.identifyyourself.biz
Branded. Marketing. Solutions.
Promotional products. Print &
apparel.
Island Tech Professionals
252-202-8684
www.islandtechprofessionals.com
We are an electronics company,
we specialize in audio/video and
equipment rental.
Malvin, Riggins & Company, P.C.
252-441-1722
www.MalvinRiggins.com
Full service CPA firm.
Manteo Furniture & Appliance /
OBX Sleep Center
252-473-2131
www.manteofurnitureobx.com
Locally owned and operated, Manteo
Furniture has been delivering home
value and service to the Outer Banks
for 70 years.
Mr. Appliance of the Outer Banks
252-564-3228
www.mrappliance.com/outer-banks
Appliance repair, dryer vent cleaning,
and pure wash eco-friendly laundry
systems.
Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront
and Hilton Garden Inn
252-441-2151
www.hiltongardeninnouterbanks.com
Oceanfront hotel for a variety of meetings and conventions.
North Carolina Wesleyan College
ASPIRE
252-955-5971
www.ncwc.edu
Provide excellent education in selected
disciplines for non-traditional students.
ASPIRE is an accelerated, intellectually demanding degree program with a
number of majors and minors.
OBX.com
252-301-6260
www.obx.com
OBX.com offers three different websites
with an amazing variety of marketing
solutions for local area businesses.
OBX Bank
252-261-9494
www.obxbanks.com
Banking, mortgage, and merchant
credit card services.
Oh Yappy Dayz! Dog Boutique
252-475-1075
www.ohyappydayz.com
We are pleased to provide you with
the highest quality “Made in America” products. The boutique offers
all-natural dog food and treats,
eco-friendly toys and supplies, and a
great selection of collars, leashes and
other dog accessories. For the dog
lovers, we have a wonderful selection
of dog themed gifts, jewelry, and art.
Show-food, treats, collars, leashes,
eco-friendly toy and grooming products, and art.
Outer Banks Heating & Cooling
252-441-1740
www.obhc.com
Full service heating and cooling
contractor. We service all makes and
models. Replacement for existing
systems is our specialty. New construction service available. We will
have a Carrier Coastal heat pump
and Wi-Fi based thermostats on
display.
Outer Banks Seninel
252-480-2234
Covering from Corolla to Ocracoke.
The Newspaper For Today’s Outer
Banks. Website: obsentinel.com;
Email: info@obsentinel.com
Radio Hatteras
P.O. Box 339, Frisco, NC 27936
E-mail: info@radiohatteras.org
www.radiohatteras.org
Phone: (252) 995-6000
Soles Realty OBX
252-599-1518
www.solesteam.com
Real Estate Sales from Corolla to
Hatteras Island - Real Estate Investment Consulting - Broker, Green &
Certified Distress Property Expert
- Top Real Estate Listing Agent - 10
years as Broker
Southern Insurance Agency
252-457-9300
www.southerninsurance.com
As an independent insurance agency, we represents a full complement
of financially sound, reputable
insurance companies which offer a
wide variety of insurance products,
enabling our agents to place your
coverage with the carrier that best
meets your insurance needs at the
most competitive premium.
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
252-449-4455
www.springarborliving.com
Assisted living community with a
special care area for residents with
Alzheimers/dementia.
Sunshine Family Pharmacy/
Duck Medical
252-715-0170
www.sunshinefp.com
Pharmacy service and delivery. Patient centered medical care.
Systel Business Equipment
252-756-5716
www.systeloa.com
Systel Business Equipment is recognized nationally as one of the leading
companies in providing the latest
in office technology with over ten
locations servicing the Carolinas and
Georgia. We are preferred partners
with the top manufacturers of document technology: Ricoh, HP, Konica
Minolta, Panasonic, and Lexmark.
Tech Painting Company
804-774-1296
www.techpainting.com
Paint contractor. We’ll share brochures and pictures of past work in
the Outer Banks, offer a number of
free giveaways.
The Outer Banks Hospital
252-449-4529
www.theouterbankshospital.com
The Health Coach will be on site
offering free health screenings.
Town of Manteo
252-256-0564
www.townofmateo.com
Trademark Heating and Cooling
252-564-4601
www.trademarkobx.com
You can count on us to make sure all
your HVAC needs are met. Locally
owned and operated. When you make
the call to us, we visit your home or
office, and evaluate your problem. We
then prepare a written estimate and
take care of your issue promptly. We
have financing available, and we’re
NATE certified.
Vidant General SurgeryOuter Banks
252-449-9120
www.vidanthealth.com/gensurgouterbanks
General surgery office.
Vidant Medical Group
252-847-6857
www.vidanthealth.com
VMG Medical Practices in the Outer
Banks. Information about providers
and healthcare information.
Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women (BPW)
Phone: (252) 423-0819
Local chapter of national organization
that provides advocacy support and
networking and lobbies for issues of
importance to working women. Website: www.outerbanksbpw.org
Waterfront Shutters
252-207-4898
www.waterfrontshutters.com
Hurricane and storm protection.
Products: Storm Smart Screens, Hurricane Shutters (Bahamas & Colonial)
Commercial and Residential; sales and
service.
The 2015 edition of Outer Banks
Experience Magazine is now available.
The official printed membership directory of the Outer
Banks Chamber of Commerce, Outer Banks Expierience
is published annually by SouthComm. The publication
features beautiful area photographs, articles about the area,
economic statistics, information about local schools, medical centers and newcomer information.
Special articles in this year’s edition include:
*Embracing Entrepreneurism
*25 Favorite Must See Places
*Outdoor Adventure
*History of The Lost Colony
*Saying “I do” Near the Ocean Blue
*Outdoor Adventure - Reel in that Big Catch
Outer Banks Experience Magazine is available free of charge
at the Chamber’s welcome center on Colington Road, from
advertisers, and at many Outer Banks Welcome Centers.
Magazines can be mailed for just $5 each.
To request a copy, call (252)441-8144 or e-mail your request
to info@outerbankschamber.com
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