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January 2020 Newsletter
RSVP by January 21—Phone 910-892-4113 or Email [email protected]
The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Membership and Awards Banquet Tuesday, January 28, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Dunn Shrine Center. Expect great food and networking as we celebrate 2019 and look forward to 2020 with great anticipation! Awards will be presented for Ambassador, Business, Small Business, Young Professional, Man and Woman of the Year.
2019 President Renee Jackson will hand over the gavel to the 2020 President Rob Jones. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call the Chamber today and join us for the Chamber’s 2020 Annual Membership & Awards Banquet. Details inside!
The Dunn Chamber would also like to give special recognition to our retiring Directors. Thank you
for your time and service.
Dru Campbell Edith Elmore
Kathy Pope
The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
would like to give special thanks to our
2019 Executive Committee for helping make this such a successful year.
We could not have done it without you. Thank you for your time and your service.
Renee Jackson President
Rodney Stewart VP Economic Development
Wesley Johnson VP Community Development
Rob Jones President Elect
Meredith Bradham Past President
Hope Tyndall VP Education
Lee Honeycutt VP Membership &
Organizational Dev.
Matthew Smith VP Finance
January 21, 2020
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dunn Community Building
205 Jackson Road, Dunn
RSVP Required—See details inside
Contact the Chamber office at
910-892-4113 to reserve a week
for your business to be
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK!
Casual Networking Event for ages 21-45 Come for a while or stay the whole time!
February 6 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Inspirational Grounds Coffee House
and Sweet Drams Bakery
Promote Your Business during Medical Conference at Campbell University - Nancy Guy, Director of Physician Relations at CUSOM, announces the upcoming Winter CME Conference at Campbell University and invites local businesses to participate as exhibitors or sponsors during this one-day event. Conference attendees include physicians, PAs and RNs from the local area and surrounding counties, as well as medical students. Attendees will have breaks throughout the day to visit exhibitors. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Exhibitors are allowed to sell products as well as share information. Another way to promote your business is through the donation of a door prize. The event will be held at the CUSOM in Buies Creek. To learn more, contact Nancy Guy by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 910-893-7960.
Presentation—Schools Update
Question & Answer Session and Networking
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dunn Community Building 205 Jackson Road, Dunn
$15.00 per person, includes lunch
RSVP REQUIRED by Wednesday, January 15
Call 910-892-4113 or email [email protected]
Featuring Presentations from
Dr. Aaron Fleming, Superintendent Harnett County Schools
Calvetta Dunkins, Principal Harnett Primary School
Yvette Carson, Principal Wayne Avenue Elementary School
Dr. Janet Doffermyre, Principal Dunn Middle School
Ryan McNeill, Principal Triton High School
Presented by
Parker & Frey PLLC 600 W. Cumberland Street, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-9175
www.nccompspecialist.com
Happy Heart Productions is an entertainment specialty
company that offers clown services and balloon decor,
as well as advertising specialties, embroidery and
screen printing for all your promotional needs. Balloon
décor ranges from a single balloon bouquet to an
amazing balloon creation, let Happy Heart Productions
be a part of your next personal or professional
celebration.
Dunn Medical Services is a Harnett Health physician
practice. They work with you as your healthcare partner
to provide you with quality, efficient care so that your
health is managed properly to minimize emergent
conditions. They offer efficient and compassionate care
delivered through Harnett Health. Dunn Medical
Services is now accepting new patients, and are
in-network providers with most insurance companies.
Townsend and Townsend, DDS has proudly served Dunn
and the surrounding area since 1947. Dr. Townsend, Jr.,
who joined the practice in 1986, provides a range of
dental services which includes preventive care,
restorative, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics,
cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Their goal is to
provide the highest level of care with their experienced
staff.
Parker & Frey PLLC was established in 1986 with a mission:
to provide compassionate client service combined with
aggressive legal representation to injured and disabled
individuals in NC. Contact them to schedule a free
consultation with a Clinton, Fayetteville or Dunn attorney
for workers' compensation, personal injury, Social Security
Disability, elder law or estate planning related issues.
They only get paid if you choose to retain them, and
they successfully recover compensation for you.
Happy Heart Productions (919) 820-2689
Dunn Medical Services 803 Tilghman Dr., Suite 100, Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1091 www.myharnetthealth.org/dunnmedicalservices
Townsend & Townsend, DDS 212 N. Wilson Ave., Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-7370
www.harnettdental.org
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events JANUARY 2020
1 Happy New Year 2020 Chamber office will be closed
Business of the Week— Dunn Medical Services
8 Chamber Concert Series Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Chamber Office
9 Ambassador Club Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Broad Street Deli & Market
9 Ribbon Cutting for One Life Natural Market, 11:00 a.m., 2312 W. Cumberland Street
10 Award Selection Committee, 8:30 a.m., Dunn Chamber
Business of the Week— Townsend and Townsend, DDS
14 Ribbon Cutting for Positive Nutrition, 11:00 a.m., 1165 E. Cumberland Street, Suite 106
Business of the Week— Happy Heart Productions
21 Business Impact: Dunn Schools Update, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dunn Community Building, details inside
Business of the Week— Parker & Frey, PLLC
28 Annual Membership and Awards Banquet Dunn Shrine Center, 6:00 p.m., Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Dunn Chamber office.
Every Wednesday—Ready to Grow Playgroup—Dunn 8 Harnett County Schools resume 7 Harnett Co. Board of Commissioners, Lillington 7 Harnett Co. Board of Education, Lillington 11 Book Signing with Donna Everhart at Broad Street Deli 14 Dunn City Council, City Hall, 7:00 pm 16 Harnett Primary Spirit Night 17 Third Thursday Dine and Stroll 20 Martin Luther King, Jr.—No School 21 Harnett Co. Board of Commissioners, Lillington 23 Dunn Middle School Spirit Night
For more information and event details, visit the Chamber's Calendar of Events!
2020 Annual Membership & Awards Banquet Sponsorship
The Dunn Chamber is in need of sponsors for the Annual Membership Meeting set for Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Please consider your support at one of the following levels:
Presenting Sponsor (limited to one) - $1500 VIP Seating, 10 complimentary tickets to the banquet, Logo Recognition as Official Sponsor in the program, invitation and during the banquet, banner displayed at banquet at reception area, and in
February newsletters.
Gold - $500 Reserved Table with your logo displayed on table, 6 complimentary tickets to the banquet, Logo in program, banquet slide show and in the February newsletters
Silver - $300 Reserved Seating, 4 complimentary tickets to the banquet, Recognition in the program, banquet slide show and in the February newsletters.
Bronze - $150 Reserved Seating, 2 complimentary tickets to the banquet, Recognition in the program, banquet slide show, and in the February newsletters.
Sponsorship level determines size and placement in the program and newsletters. Only Gold Sponsors and higher will receive a Reserved Table at the Banquet.
Special Note: Additional tickets for sponsors will be $25 per person; otherwise tickets are $30 per person.
Awards Sponsors are limited to one each and include one complimentary ticket:
• Ambassador of the Year - $100 • Young Professional of the Year - $100
Name of Business: _________________________________________________________________ (Print Business Name exactly as you want it to appear on the program and in the Newsletter) Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Sponsorship Level: _________________________ Total # of Tickets Needed: __________ Award Sponsorship: ______________________________________________________________ Total Sponsorship Amount: $_______________________
Please mail form with check to: DACC, PO Box 548, Dunn NC 28335
Or email to [email protected]
where teachers matter
The Dunn Chamber offers a variety of opportunities for you to promote your business, many are FREE!
Ads in the Monthly Newsletter • Chamber Website Advertising • Hot Deals • Job Search Email Update Ad • Marketing • AND MORE!
For a complete list of sponsorship and marketing opportunities call the Chamber office at (910) 892-4113 or visit www.DunnChamber.com.
Ms. Francois was nominated by colleague Laronda
Abney. The nomination stated “ Ms. Francois works
hard to make learning easy and fun for her students.
She goes our her way to help students who have
difficulties understanding subjects. The most important
qualities of a good teacher include understanding,
patience, and passion. This is the role that I see for Ms.
Francois. She represents teacher qualities and make
education better for her students. Sometime we forget
the impact that teachers have on students. Schools are
busy places, and teachers are busy people, so it’s not
surprising that sometimes we miss out on chances to
stop and reflect upon the influence that we wield over
the young people in our care. Ms. Francois is a team
leader and she impacts many new beginning teachers.”
Pictured: Laronda Abney; Education Committee member Tonya Sills; Education Committee member Kareen Teasley; EVP Heather Lawson; Tamara Francois; HPS Principal Calvetta Dunkins; and HPS Assistant Principal Tamekkia Cotton.
Tamara Francois
1st Grade Teacher
Harnett Primary School
Ms. Dahm was nominated by colleague Savannah Cline.
The nomination stated “Ms. Dahm is the 7th grade hall
lead. This is my first year at Dunn and she had gone
above and beyond to help make my days much easier.
She loves every kid in this school and does whatever it
takes to make sure they know it. She sets an example
for everyone around here.”
Tami Dahm
7th Grade Math
Dunn Middle School
Pictured: EVP Heather Lawson; Tami Dahm; Dunn Middle Prin-cipal Dr. Doffermyre; and Education Committee member Tonya Sills.
Would your business like to help recognize deserving
teachers through the Education Committee? We would not
be able to offer this rewarding program without gracious
supporters like you.
____ Principal $500—Logo presence in Chamber
Newsletter and any Sign used at a School Event
____ Leading $250—Business Name in Chamber
Newsletter and on Sign used at a School Event
____ Friend $100—Business Name in Chamber Newsletter
and on Sign used at a School Event
Contact Heather Lawson at [email protected] or
(910) 892-4113 to sign up, or for more information.
For Campbell University
home game schedules,
visit www.gocamels.com
If not, stop now and call 910-892-4113 or email [email protected] to get
added today! Don’t miss out on news and events.
The 2019 Holiday Season kicked off with the Dunn Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5. Performances were given by the Harnett Primary Chorus directed by Susan Busch; Wayne Avenue Chorus directed by Juanita Cox; Dunn Middle Chorus directed by Kristen Anderson; and Edge Performing Arts directed by Janice Godwin. Dal Snipes, President of the Dunn Downtown Development Corporation served as the Master of Ceremonies and Mayor Oscar Harris made remarks on behalf of the City of Dunn and lit the official Dunn Christmas tree. Santa Claus was delivered by a red Jeep courtesy of Bleecker Automotive Group. He then greeted the children and handed out candy.
Pictured: Members of the Dunn Middle School Chorus
A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held for Whimsical Creations & Boutique on December 4 and continued throughout the day at their shop located at 303 East Broad Street, Dunn. Here you will find a creative space offering instructor led painting events and private parties, alongside a boutique offering creative, handmade home decor. For more information visit their shop today!
Pictured: Cindy Tassie-Lambert, Amber Garcia, Kim Simpson-Bowles and President Renee Jackson.
The Dunn Christmas Parade was held December 7. This year the Grand Marshall's were local hometown heroes Trent Fennell, with the Colorado Rockies and Mathew Barefoot, with the Houston Astros. The Dunn Police Dept. lead the way followed by the Triton JROTC Color Guard and Battalion which ushered in the floats and entries. Four area High School Bands marched, including Triton, Midway, Hobbton, and South Johnston. The Sudan Racers, Animated Animals, Dunn Clowns and Sudan Roadsters were in the lineup, too. The parade was full of great entries including dance groups, beauty queens, floats, antique and show cars, church groups and much more. Santa Claus finished the parade while greeting all the boys and girls along the way.
The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce invites you or your employees to join the
Ambassadors Club.
Benefits of the Club include: • Great Business-to-Business Contacts • Volunteer Opportunities • Promote Your Business • Networking events • Loads of fun!
To learn more about the Ambassadors Club program, contact the Chamber at 910-892-4113 or by email at [email protected].
2020 Committee
Involvement Information
Help us make a difference in our city, community, and county. By your involvement, you are not only helping the Chamber and our Community, you will benefit your business through the valuable contacts you make.
Please review the descriptions and time commitments of each committee on the other side. We have tried to estimate the time and commitment needed for each. Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Business _____________________________________________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ____________________________________ Cell ___________________________________
I commit my time and energy to help the Chamber on the following committee(s):
_____ Oyster Roast – Rodney Stewart, 2020 President Elect
Coordinate and plan annual Chamber fundraiser. Approximately 5 one-hour meetings plus promotion,
soliciting sponsors and donations for auction, set up and attendance.
Membership & Organizational Development – Lee Honeycutt, 2020 Vice President
_____ 2021 Annual Membership & Awards Banquet – Secures sponsorships, plans and coordinates the
annual meeting of the Dunn Chamber membership. 1-3 one-hour meetings, set up and hosting night of event.
_____ Ambassadors Club – Visits members, attends Ribbon Cuttings and other chamber functions
throughout the year. Act as the Goodwill arm of the Chamber. 8-10 Monthly fun meetings. 10-20 Ribbon
Cuttings. 2-10 hours total for other special activities and events.
Community Development – Wesley Johnson, 2020 Vice President
_____ Chamber Concert Series – Secure Sponsorships, plan and coordinate events. 3-5 one-hour
meetings and 2-4 hours to assist with events.
_____ Dunn Christmas Parade – Secure Sponsorships, plan and coordinate event. 3-5 one-hour meetings
and 2-4 hours to assist with event.
_____ Golf Tournament – Plan, coordinate, and secure sponsorships for event. 2-4 one-hour meetings and
1-6 hours to assist on the day of the tournament.
_____ Young Professionals Planning – Coordinate and promote successful Business Leaders Forum,
Speaker/Social and other events. 2-4 one-hour meetings and 2-6 hours for special events
Education Development – Hope Tyndall, 2020 Vice President
_____ Education Committee – Partner with Dunn Schools and Harnett County School System to address
testing and other issues associated with the Dunn area schools. Present Golden Apple Awards to teachers.
4-6 one-hour meetings and 2-4 hours special projects
Economic Development – Bryant Pope, 2020 Vice President
_____ Business Impact Planning – Coordinate and host member informational meetings around economic
and governmental affairs topics, 4-6 one-hour planning meetings and 2-10 hours annually for events.
Return Completed form by mail, fax or email. Mail: Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce—PO Box 548, Dunn NC 28335
Fax: (910)892-4071 Telephone: (910)892-4113 Email: [email protected]
W. Mitchell’s Senior Transport & Lifestyle Mgmt. Services, LLC—Providing private, personal transportations, lifestyle management and errand services. Call them at (910) 442-8233 or visit them at www.wmitchellsstlms.biz for more information. Follow them on Facebook, too.
SEMINARS: • How to Start a Home Based Small Business—
Jan. 13 • Leadership Skills for Small Business (Lunch &
Learn with Angier Chamber)—Jan. 28 • Business Tax Essentials—Jan. 28 ONLINE SEMINARS/WEBINARS: • Small Business Goal Setting and Business
Planning Made Easy (Online) - Jan. 7 • Story Archetypes for Branding Your Business
(Online) - Jan. 14 • Writing Emails that Sell (Online) - Jan. 21 Triangle South Enterprise Center is located at 600 S. Magnolia Ave, Dunn. For information or to register, call 910-892-2884. Register online at www.harnettsbc.com/services/seminars.
Upcoming Seminars Jan. 2020
Upcoming DACC Events:
February 6
YP First Thursday Networking Coffee
February 11
Business Success Seminar:
How to Use Canva for your Business
February 25
New Member Orientation
February 27
Ribbon Cutting for Grand True Value Rental
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce 209 West Divine Street—P.O. Box 548
Dunn, NC 28335 (910) 892-4113 FAX (910) 892-4071
www.dunnchamber.com [email protected]
2020 Officers
Rob Jones – President; Rodney Stewart – President Elect; Matthew Smith – Vice President Finance; Lee Honeycutt – Vice President Membership and Organizational Development; Wesley Johnson – Vice President Community Development; Hope Tyndall – Vice President Education; Bryant Pope – Vice President Economic Development; Renee Jackson – Immediate Past President; Heather Lawson – Executive Vice President
2020 Board of Directors
Term Ending 2022: Emmett Aldredge, Pat Fitzgerald, Douglas Godwin, Edith Mancuso, Mari-inetta Pavlic
Term Ending 2021: Lee Honeycutt, Wesley Johnson, Matthew Smith, Rodney Stewart, Hope Tyndall
Term Ending 2020: Kathy Blackmon, Howard Dudley, Rob Jones, Bryant Pope, Gina Warren
At—Large Board: Trent Carpenter, Kate Smith
Ex-officio: Mayor William Elmore—City of Dunn; Oscar Harris—General William C. Lee Memorial Commission; Billy Tart—Dunn Area Tourism Authority; Somer Johnson-Campbell University; Renee Jackson—Immediate Past President
Mission Statement of the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce
To represent business and industry, working together to advance the economic growth, well being and quality of life of its members and the community.
