CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS

2009 Annual Banquet  

Gold Sponsors

 O’Quinn Peebles Funeral Home

 Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

Bronze Sponsors

Gary A. House, CPA, PA

Saab Barracuda LLC

Country Home Interiors

Community Mart

J.E. Womble & Sons

Neurology & Pain Management Center

David Price, DDS, PA

2009 Annual Banquet- a huge success! Presentations were highlights of all the activiites and and events the chamber was involved in the past year. Nearly 200 guests enjoyed the entertainment by Cheryl Reynolds and dinner by the Crimson Lights Catering from Dunn. Decorations by the Mrs. Cornelia Stewarts, Flower Committee.

Congratulations to our 2008 Woman of the year, Joyce Gies, 2008 Beautification award, Cornelia Stewart, 2008 Man of the year, William Baker & Pete McPherson, Business of the Year, Casa Carinis, owner, Bart & Lia Evola.

Thank You to our Volunteers, Patty Slonka, Janice Worrell, Linda Stephens, Joyce Gies, Carmen Forrester, Sharon Rowell, Ann Byrd for our Banquet success.

  Carolina Eye Specialist have relocated

Moving to Dunn. The new location will be at 700 Tilghman Drive, Suite 700, Dunn, NC  28334.  The new number will be 910-980-0077

The A Plus Towing and Service Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Owners Stacy and Lewis Stone. The event was a huge success July 30. Town manager, Tommy Burns, Vilkie Wilson, and Dianne Johnson all of Town were present. Awesome facility, staff & super door prizes given away. 24hr Towing Service 910-891-9874 or 893-5187. Location 506 West Front Street, Lillington.

The Ribbon Cutting for the New merle Norman business was a huge success July 17th. Town manager, Tommy Burns and Vickie Wilson of the Town were both present.  Owners Rebecca and daughter becca Kelly, were pleased with the community support and celebration. Stunning and classy studio. Location 15 West Front Street, Lillington, NC. 910-814-3937.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was June 21. Lee Woodworth and Christina Partridge are contact officials on the site. A Home builder Company with brand new quality homes for sale. Located in the new Springhill Subdivision on Hwy 27 of Lillington. Business no. 910-893-9637 fax 910-893-9683. For info log on to www.keybuild.com

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was June 19th.  Brooke Marston, the owner of the new Tuscan Sun Tanning Spa opened up for busines. The location is on 1182 N. Main Street, Lillington. This is one of the two Spas she now has operating. The other spa is located in Fuquay Varina. Business no. 910-893-5185 and for more info. www.TuscanSunTanningSpa.com.

One of the largest turn-outs was seen on Friday, January 11, at Meme's on Main Street, a new high-end consignment boutique.

Door prizes were awarded along with gift bags especialy for customers with little dogs provided as well.

Another business joined the Chamber this year and had their ribbon cutting on December 6, 2007.  Shaw's offers custom framing for everything to photographs and paintings to customized shadow box frames for those special family heirlooms.

Hiester Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep of Lillington held a "Lillington Get Aquainted" Day at their dealership.  People new to the Lillington area were treated to music and a free lunch provided by Howard's Barbeque.

The first newcomers to arrive received a "Thank You" bag full of goodies from area merchants.

Daryl Wilson's Allstate Insurance Agency was welcomed into the Lillington Chamber of Commerce membership on August 2nd, 2007. 

Allstate Insurance offers auto, home, business and life insurance. 

Professional Cleaners III celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce.  Food - Fun - Door Prizes - Great Networking! 

The E. Carlton Powell Hospice center held its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 1, 2007.  In attendance were community dignitaries and officials, Chamber officials, members and volunteers, and family members of some of the Center's patients.

New Century Bank of Lillington broke ground today for office space to be located across the street from their current (temporary) offices in the business complex on Hwy. 210.

On Februay 1, 2007, the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at the Harnett Government Complex in Lillington.  Approximately 170 people attended this years banquet. Crimson Lights Catering catered the event, Ann's Flowers provided the flower arrangements and O'Quinn Peebles sponsored the event.

Awards presented to the following: Melanie Collins - Woman of the Year, Grover Smith, Man of the Year, Karen Kratz of Roaring Aardvark Web Designs - Business Person of the Year - McFadden Properties - Beautification Award , Janet McLean - Key to the City and 30 Year Service Award.  David Stephens, 2006 Chamber President, passed the gavel to incoming President, Karen Kratz.

Carr Insurance Agency has move their office to 1194 N. Main Street - Lillington.  (Across from Wendy's in the Cape Fear Business Center)  Help them celebrate with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting scheduled for February 28th at 12:30pm.  Refreshments and Door Prizes!

A Ribbon Cutting and Open House held on January 17, 2007 helped kick off the newest realestate office in town located at 1170 South Main Street - Lillington (Across from Wendys)  This was a great networking event, an opportunity to see their new office and meet the staff and agents!  Refreshments were seved. RE/MAX Elite is owned and operated by Real Estate Broker April Sunshine Dupree.   
Call RE/MAX Elite for all your real estate needs!  910-814-2006  Be sure to visit their web site at http://www.homesbyeliteproperties.com 
 
 

Cafe Decor & More serves up coffees, smoothies, ice cream treats and more! They also have an Internet Cafe available. Visit them near the campus of Campbell University!

"This is just our way of saying, 'Thank you' for all they do for us." Said Terry Long, Chamber Director. "I don't know how I'd get it all done without their help!"

Pictured from left: Terry Long, Jo Marsalis, Linda Stephens, Millie Darroch, Veronica Chappelle and Joyce Gies.

The support for the Peebles Ribbon cutting and Grand Opening was great!  In attendance were Mayor, Glenn McFadden who welcomed all the dignitaries and Chamber President, David Stephens who welcomed all the Chamber Board of Directors, Friends of the Chamber and acknowledged the Red Hat Ladies that came out in support of the new department store.  David presented Randy Keigler of Peebles a Chamber plaque and Randy introduced his staff, cut the ribbon and opened the doors!

The Harnett Central Band played while people waited for the doors to open.  Free tote bags were given out to the first 150 people who entered the store.

Commissioner Dianne Johnson enjoyed testing out some of the pieces of equipment as did Judy Bethune and Kay Peebles. Commissioner Jimmy Darroch, Mayor Pro tem gave the Welcome address and President David Stephens welcomed Jason Collins, manager for Cape Fear Fitness and presented him with a plaque from the Chamber along with window decals. Board of Director, Neil McPhail and wife Cindy were on hand to celebrate with Jason, who is their nephew. Board members Angela Brown and Karen Kratz were on hand to welcome the newest member of the Chamber. Former board member, Steve Plummer was also on hand for the ceremony.