The Wallace Chamber of Commerce strives to promote the Town of Wallace, NC and its Chamber Members to create growth for both. Remember-
"Your business is our business!"
Thomas Bennett has been painting for years. The Wallace resident is best known forhisnature inspired pieces. His talent and perspective has been called “Audubon inspired” by many. It is his ability to capture thebeauty in North Carolina wildlife that has earned him a position as an Artist in Residence at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History. In addition to his painting of nature, Bennett has done a commemorative painting for the North Carolina Muscadine Festival, and a festival promotional painting that was adapted as a label for one of Duplin Winery’s “festival wines”. He also painted the “Spirit of Airborne”commemorative posterwhich celebrates the achievements of the airborne units at Fort Bragg.Bennett recently donated a print of “Cardinals in Dogwood” to the Wallace Chamber of Commerce. The piece is on display at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Wallace Depot.There will be a showing and sale of some of Bennett’s work at the Chamber after
Pet Friends of Duplin County will hold its second annual 5k Fun Run and 3k Pet Walk on Saturday October 30, 2010. PFDC is a non profit 501-C (3) organization committed to the plight of abandoned, unwanted and abused animals. Pet Friends of Duplin County provides rescue services from area shelters and foster homes until these loveable and deserving animals can be placed in a suitable home for adoption. PFDC also has a low cost spay, neuter and rabies program. A transport service for these animals to safe havens is another service. PFDC conducts free pet care educational programs to the local schools in Duplin County.Last year Pet Friends of Duplin County rescued and transported over 300 puppies, dogs, kittens and cats. There were 320 spay and neuter surgeries. A total of 10,000 miles were traveled to transport animals to safe havens.We need your support to assist our four legged friends by participating in the PFDC Paws for a cause 5k Fun Run and 3k Pet Walk. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday , October 30, 2010. We are looking forward to seeing you there with or without your pet friend. If you cannot attend, your contribution to this worthwhile cause will be greatly appreciated. Please make your check payable to Pet Friends of Duplin County, PO Box 152, Wallace, NC 28466. For more information, contact Bob Farina at 910-665-1133.
GOLD SPONSOR-$250- Includes your name and logo on t-shirts, your name on a sponsorship sign along the walk/run route, and inclusion in our printed material.
SIVER SPOSOR-$100- Includes your name in medium size block lettering on tee-shirts and inclusion in our printed material.
BRONZE SPONSOR-$50- Includes your name on a sponsorship sign along our walk/run route and inclusion in our printed material
Duplin County Partnership for Children is having a Book Drive for child care facilities in Duplin County, Parents as Teachers families, parent workshop attendees, families of other Smart Start funded programs and other organizations and families in need of children’s books. For more information, please contact DCPC at 910-296-2000.Book drop off locations in Wallace are:the Wallace Chamber of Commerce office from 1:00-5:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday,Advance Auto, The Butter Box, Farm Bureau Insurance, Peebles Department Store, Piggly Wiggly and RCA Realty.
The Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries has opened the Blessings in Store thrift shop at 114 SW Railroad St. Items are donated to the ministry, and sold at reasonable cost to the community. They have a large selection of clothing for children, ladies and men, with prices ranging from $1.00-$6.00. There is also a good selection of houseware items and linensat equally reasonable prices. The store is open Thursday from 1:00-6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more information about the store or to arrange to make a donation,
The Fall session of seminars sponsored by the James Sprunt Small Business Center is really exciting! The seminars are free, and are certificate sessions. To register for any of the seminar sessions call 910-2962430 or email sbc@jamessprunt.edu.
Entrepreneur Academy 2010
BoyetteBldg, Room 113, 6-10 p.m.
How to Finance Your Business- Tuesday - September 7-Learn thefacts about adequate financing for your small business.
How to Market Your Business- Tuesday- September 14-Learn to develop an effective marketing plan.
Tax Reporting Requirements- Tuesday- September 21-Learn the basics of state and federal tax requirements and filing.
Small Business Record Keeping - Tuesday- September 28-Learn to manage the balance sheet, income sheet and cash flow for your business.
All seminars are free, and a Certificate of Completion will be given to those who attend all six sessions.
How to find, hire and keep great people- Thursday - September 30 - Learn to find and keep great people for your organization- John Formica
Coaching your employees- The Disney way to get positive results- Thursday - October 28- This session will focus on results oriented leadership styles, effective communication skills, and coaching skills that motivate and result in increased performance form your team. -John Formica
Diversity Awareness-Building Better Relationships- Thursday- November 18 - Learn to identify the barriers to diversity, four steps to building better relationships, guidelines for managing a diverse workplace and how to meet the needs of your diverse customers.- John Formica
All seminars are free, and a Certificate of Completion will be given to those who attend all four sessions.
Mark your calendar, and plan to join us for a Chamber After Hours event, Thursday, September 16, 2010. The event will be held upstairs in the Banquet Room of the new River Landing Clubhouse.The evening will run from 6:00 p.m. and until 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered, and a cash bar will be available.Renown artist and Wallace resident, Thomas A. Bennett, Artist in Residence at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History, will have his paintings on display, and prints of several will be available for purchase at the event.You must RSVP by September 14 to attend this event. Please call Lou Powell, Executive Director of the Wallace Chamber of Commerce at 910-285-4044 or email your acceptance of the invitation to lou@wallacechamber.com.
November 20, 2010 2:00-8:00 p.m. Christmas at Twilight
December 11, 2010 10:00 a.m. Wallace Christmas Parade
Wallace Camber of Commerce Board of Directors 2010
WALLACE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010
PRESIDENT
Sheila Young
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Frank Brinkley
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Hugh Caison
TREASURER
Missie Wells
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lou Powell
ANNUAL GOLF CHAIR
Kevin Hager
BOOKKEEPER
Jim Cavender, CPA
BOARD MEMBERS
The Rev. Leo Bracken
Davis Carr
Maria Likens
Laura Maready
Teyaka Pickett
Scot Brennan
This Newsletter is published monthly by the Wallace Chamber of Commerce. For Membership information, call 910.285.4044.
Newsletter Editor: Marlane Carcopo mcarcopo@nccox.com a.k.a. The Downtown Diva, DiscoverDowntownWallace.blogspot.com Printing Services provided by AdverMarket Corp. Printing & Design
GUIDELINES: Letters and articles are welcomed. All submissions must be signed and the author’s name will be published. All entries will be edited for spelling, grammar, content and space considerations. Entries must be received by the first of the month prior to the publication date. Send entries to Lou Powell, Executive Director, PO Box 427, Wallace, NC 28466
ADVERTISING GUIDELINES
This newsletter is distributed to members of the Wallace Chamber of Commerce, circulation 225. All advertising must be approved by the board of directors and must be received by the first of the month preceding publication. Business card size ads can be run once in a 6- month period. Only 4 business card size ads will be published in a single issue. Inserts can be published 3 times per year.. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE PUBLICATION. Send requests to Lou Powell, P.O. Box 427, Wallace, NC 28466 For information call 910-285-4044
ADVERTISING RATES 1/8 page $30 per run 1/4 page $40 per run 1/2 page $50 per run Ad design is available at no charge by the newsletter staff.
Inserts 8.5' x 11" insert-$60 per run Inserts will be provided by the advertiser. For information regarding design and printing services available from Chamber members, call Lou Powell at 910-285-8044.
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