CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS

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.