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Vol. 37, No. 8 August 1, 2019
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Mark your calendars for September 19, because Business Expo is right around the corner! This year, we are continuing the Tailgate Party theme we introduced last year. Score a touchdown by showcasing your business, products, and services to the community! Booths are now available for this premier networking event. In addition, there will be games, prizes, music, food, and fun! You don't want to miss out on the hottest ticket in town - call us today to reserve your spot.
Happy Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! We love our Coastie families, and we appreciate all they do for our community. Thank you to the businesses who stepped up to provide Coast Guard appreciation events and discounts: Albemarle Lanes, Captain D's, Dairy Queen, Firehouse Subs, Lazzy Frog, Muddy Waters Coffeehouse, Plaza Azteca, RCE Theaters, Sonic, and Zaxby's.
Congratulations to the inaugural class of Albemarle Leadership! Over the past six months, our class of 17 participants visited Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity, Nucor Steel, H2OBX Water Park, Regulator Marine, Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, College of The Albemarle, Elizabeth City State University, and Mid-Atlantic Christian University. They participated in leadership seminars and activities, and formed a group bond. The Albemarle Leadership program is a collaborative effort between the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Ahoskie, Currituck, Edenton-Chowan, Perquimans, and Windsor-Bertie Chambers of Commerce. Information about next year's program will soon be available, and we look forward to meeting our next group of leaders!
We were honored to cut the ribbon on Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty's new location at 314 S Hughes Blvd on July 16th. Their new location is cozy and inviting - they welcome you to stop by and check them out. On July 25 Herndon Construction invited us to a Business After Hours at one of their beautiful model homes in Stockbridge at Tanglewood. Thank you to these businesses that invited us to celebrate with them.
The 2019-2020 Chamber Guides are here! This handy members-only guide is your resource to who's who in the business community. Please swing by the Chamber office and pick up one up for your location.
Serving you,
Holly Staples
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Chamber Events this Month
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NC Works Career Development Center Ribbon Cutting
AE Building - College of The Albemarle
1208 N Road St.
August 6th |
10:00 - 11:00 AM
The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for the NCWorks Career Development Center at the AE Building on the campus of College of The Albemarle. Refreshments will be provided.
Coffee with The Chamber at
Timmons Group
1805 W City Drive Unit E
August 9th|
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Have a cup of coffee and network with other businesses.This monthly meeting is designed to help build an effective network to grow your business. Coffee and breakfast items from Muddy Waters Coffeehouse will be provided.
Albemarle Lanes
603 S Hughes Blvd.
August 14th |
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Come cheer on our members as they compete to win the first ever Beach Bash Bowling Tournament.
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Lunch Bunch at YMCA at
The Pines
1525 N Road Street
August 21st | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us for our monthly lunch bunch and don't forget your business cards for this networking event
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Zaribel's: Feauturing kinderdance by Zaribel Ribbon Cutting
113 North Water Street
August 27th |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Zaribel's. Zaribel's will host kinderdance by Zaribel; education through dance and fitness for ages 15 months - 12 years of age, specialty classes , workshops, birthday parties and more. Refreshments will be provided.
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Coffee with The Chamber at Chick-Fil-A
Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Ribbon Cutting
Lunch Bunch at Paradiso Roma Ristorante
Albemarle Leadership
Coast Guard Welcome Aboard Expo
Stockbridge Business After Hours
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The Coastie Corner
Coast Guard Day
First and foremost, I want to thank all of the members of the Chamber who assisted YN1 Mayberry in making this year's Welcome Expo such a huge success. We had an unprecedented 55 booths signed up to represent at this year's event! All of the new and even the legacy Coasties really appreciate the Welcome Expo and learning about the wealth of services available in our area. The Expo could have not been so successful without a lot of hard work from a small cadre of volunteers and we certainly appreciate it. We also hosted a highly successful Educational Fair with sixteen Colleges, Universities, and Tech schools present. A great deal of valuable information was delivered to our members who are eager to further their education. As this newsletter is released, we will be celebrating the Coast Guard's 229th birthday with another HUGE Coast Guard Day celebration. Hopefully, Mother Nature will play nicely this year and we won't continue with the recent 115 degree heat index or the violent thunderstorm activity. As recorded in previous years, we are expecting well over 3000 attendees at this year's event! The entertainment and food vendor list for this year's event includes: The Tidewater Drive Band, a variety of local performers including House of Christ Outreach Ministry Angels of Praise, Clowns- Bubbles and Pickles, Mrs. Amber Jones (singer), ESCU STEM Truck, Evolution Wrestling Team, USO Game Truck, Atkins BBQ, Lil Caesars, SNO to GO, and a fantastic car and truck show! An event of this magnitude could never have been pulled off with such success without an abundance of hard work and dedication from our Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff supplemented with an army of volunteers from the Chamber and the local community. In addition, sponsorships (in no particular order) from Perry Auto, Hall Honda, College of the Albemarle Foundation, Elizabeth City State University, Navy Federal Credit Union, Dominion Energy, Forbes Homes, ABNB Federal Credit Union, USAA, Coastal Beverage Co., RO Givens, City Beverage, Pasquotank County, Camden County, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Tourism (Visit Elizabeth City), Burger King, Albemarle YMCA, Fairfield Inn, Dairy Queen, Pepsi, Sentara Medical Center, GEICO, Toyota of Elizabeth City, Nissan of Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City Downtown Inc., First Command Financial, and Veteran's United Home Loans provided essential support. I personally thank you all on the behalf of our entire Coast Guard family for your assistance! Our MWR staff is already planning for a bigger and better event for 2020!
Have a great
CAPT Randy Meador
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Congratulations to Jared Turner, Owner of Mobile CPR/First Aid, our Ambassador of the Month!
Jared Turner, Owner of Mobile CPR/First Aid is a Perquimans County Native. He has been a healthcare professional for the past 12 years and an Ambassador with the Chamber for over 10 years.. He saw a need in the area for providing a more convenient methods to obtain training and certification in CPR and first aid.
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Affordable Engineering Services, Inc.
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Albemarle Area United Way
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The Albemarle Area United Way (AAUW) is hosting the 2020 Campaign Kickoff & Awards Luncheon on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from Noon - 1:30 p.m. at the K.E. White Center in Elizabeth City, NC. The luncheon allows the AAUW to update the community on the accomplishments of the past year, recognize exceptional organizations and supporters, and officially kickoff the 2020 Campaign. Ray Turner, host of the Breakfast Table on Dixie 105.7, will be the guest speaker at this very special event. We hope you will join the AAUW and show your support for our community and the Partner Agencies who work tirelessly to improve the lives of area residents. Tickets are on sale now for $15 and can be purchased online at
www.albemarleareauw.org or by calling 252-333-1510.
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American Red Cross
Greater Albemarle Area
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Carpentry work, custom fences decks and remodeling
Free estimates
Are you wanting a new custom fence or deck built? Maybe you want a pergola or new shed. Call
an experienced carpenter today. We have over 30 years of experience in all types of
construction and remodeling.
We work in the Virginia Beach surrounding area and north eastern North Carolina including the OBX. As always the first estimate is free, so call Chuck Newcomb today to set up an appointment. 252-267-7445 or visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/Deckguy/
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College of The Albemarle (COA) Foundation will host
T-Off, a golf tournament fundraiser to benefit student scholarships, on Friday, August 23, 2019 at The YMCA at the Pines of Elizabeth City (1525 N. Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC). The golf tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m. with beer and wine tastings paired with gourmet snacks provided by COA's Culinary Arts students. High Tea will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the traditional English tea fare and a fashion show including area boutiques. The Awards Dinner and Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. with finish out the day of events. All proceeds to benefit COA student scholarships.
To sign up for the tournament or purchase tickets to the High Tea or Awards Dinner, visit
www.albemarle.edu/t-off or call 252-335-0821, ext. 2265.
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COA Small Business Center
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Elizabeth City Downtown Inc.
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Elizabeth City Habitat for Humanity
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One of the most common misconceptions that people have about Habitat for Humanity is that people receive "free" houses. Since the first partner house was constructed in 1969, homeowners have paid mortgage payments. Founders Millard and Linda Fuller developed the concept of "partnership housing" while living and working on the Koinonia Farm in Americus, Ga. The Fullers used the payments from the no-interest loans to create a "Fund for Humanity."
This is the same principle followed by Habitat affiliates around the world today. Local affiliates pay construction costs upfront and the homeowner payments are used to construct new houses. Applicants must provide proof that they are able to pay a monthly mortgage payment, have a need (which is verified during a home visit) and be willing to partner with us by completing sweat equity on the construction of their new home.
Our new homeowner was asked to explain what this new house will mean to her family. She said, "We have lived in homes that were taken from under us & forced to move out, we have had to move due to protection issues, we have lived in homes with slumlords, as well as in homes with family members that made us feel very unwelcome. I have often prayed that the Lord would provide me with the means to give my kids a home to call OUR home. Words cannot explain or describe the happiness, joy, or the magnitude of our gratitude to all the people that have and will lend a hand in building this home with us. Thank you and I pray that we are able to pay it forward!"
Please join us as we begin construction of this new house on 5
th Street.
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Elizabeth City State University
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Fortress Wood Products® is a leader in building customer loyalty and successes by combining teamwork, exceptional service, innovation, and professionalism balanced with quality, trust and integrity.
Fortress Wood can provide timely and consistent shipping and delivery for all of your treated wood product needs. To find a dealer near you, head to our website or call 1-800-BUY-FORT. Follow us on social media @Fortresswood.
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At Gene Tick Photography we know it is not always easy to budget your promotional and advertising needs. What you do need to know is that you need professional photography to give you that professional look in all your media needs. Let us help you get there. With the expanding of my business Gene Tick Photography is announcing a 15% discount to all Chamber members and new business start-ups for headshot, group shots, or event shooting. Also inquire about location shooting for your social media, website and printing needs.
We can shoot at your business, at a particular location, or my studio. We have the equipment that is mobile, models, make up artists, and an artistic directors to meet every shooting needs.
Give us a call, we can make it happen for every budget. 570-460-9657
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Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast
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At Girl Scouts, girls discover who they are, what they're passionate about, and what they want to achieve in the future-all in a unique, all-girl place designed to help them reach their full G.I.R.L. potential. They form lasting friendships, connect with people in their communities, and turn ideas into action. And through our program, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, and seek challenges at every turn. They also learn from setbacks and work to solve problems in their communities. Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K-12. Visit
www.gsccc.org or call 1-800-77SCOUT for more information.
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Global Recruiters Network of Elizabeth City
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Is your company struggling to find high-quality employees? Let Global Recruiters Network of Elizabeth City take over the search for you. GRN of EC will partner with you to deliver superior talent to your organization.
We identify and recruit passive candidates - individuals that are top performers but may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.
Learn more today by visiting
www.grnelizabethcity.com
or call our office at (252) 331-2775
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Home Builders Association of Northeastern NC
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Jones Family Chiropractic, PC
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Jones Family Chiropractic
706 W. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City NC 27909
252-335-2225
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Kinderdance by Zaribel has a lot of new and exciting things happening this fall, you do not want to miss it! Classes will be offered in a new , beautiful location downtown. Kinderdance will be offering a brand new program this fall! Kinderdance with me for ages 15 months - 24 months of age. And will continue to offer Kindertots for age 2 , Kinderdance for ages 3-5 and kids yoga ages 2-12. Kinderdance is education through dance and fitness for boys and girls. Classes will be offered during the week and on Saturdays. Contact Zaribel Clay at 252-621-3393, find her on Facebook @ Kinderdance by Zaribel or IG @ kdbyzaribel for more information on class registration , dates and times.
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Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
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Phyllis Bosomworth and Erin Nixon are pleased to announce the Sales Agent and the Listing Agent for June 2019.
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Sales Agent of the Month for June 2019 is Mel Powell:
Mel, a native of North Carolina, moved back to the area after living in Virginia and Florida for many years. Mel has over 25 years of experience in restoration of homes and has developed an insight for the process. He is currently owner of the Foreman House B & B in Elizabeth City and his love for Northeastern North Carolina and his knowledge of the local area enables him to help his clients with their real estate investments.
Listing Agent of the Month for June 2019 is Terry Saunders:
Terry Saunders is a native of the area and has been a REALTOR® for over 30 years. She has won Top Listing or Top Sales Agent of the month many times during her career and has won Real Estate Agent of the Year. Terry has attained the designation of Certified Residential Specialist and Short Sale Foreclosure Representative. She is a past President of the Albemarle Area Association of Realtors (AAAR). .
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Mobile CPR/First Aid began serving Northeastern North Carolina in 2011. We provide a unique, on-site way to train and certify healthcare professionals and the community in CPR and First Aid.
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River City Community Development Corporation
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Rusty Dusty Market and Consignment
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State Farm - Dawn Cooper Covington
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At Tina's Nail Salon, we take things seriously. We value our customers' feelings. We are keeping our place of business clean by sanitizing and using the latest state of the art building code ventilation system
for fumes. Most of all, we treat our customers with great respect!
Tina's Nail Salon
252-331-2424
1008 Halstead Blvd. Unit F
Elizabeth City NC 27909
Walk Ins Welcome Appointments Accepted
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VectorCSP is a federal contracting small business based out of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We help our nation's military and government leaders realize the Cost, Schedule, and Performance goals of their organizations through our expert integrated logistics, engineering, training, and strategic program management support.
VectorCSP is always seeking highly qualified candidates possessing strong backgrounds in Acquisitions, Engineering Management, Integrated Logistics, Project Management, Military Aviation and Naval Engineering.
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Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City
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We offer assisted living, a special care unit, as well as supervised care. Come see what makes Waterbrooke different and join us for an activity or lunch. We are currently accepting new residents. If you would like to schedule a tour or have any questions please do not hesitate to call Audrey Clark, Admissions/Marketing Director today!
We also have a great volunteer opportunity to give back to the seniors in our community. If interested in volunteering please contact Jennifer White at 252-331-2149.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City
an Assisted Living Community
143 Rosedale Drive
Phone 252-331-2149 Fax 252-331-1271
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Has the idea of encapsulating your placenta crossed your mind? Have you heard about it before and wondered if it was for you? Are you curious about what that involves?
In addition to being an experienced birth and postpartum doula, I am also a certified placenta encapsulator. Placenta encapsulating is thought to increase your milk production, boost your iron levels after giving birth, and may potentially help with postpartum depression.
Contact me today or visit my website for more information.
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Aranda Painting
Antonio Aranda
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 340-6031
PAINTING AND PRESSURE WASHING
407 McArthur Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 518-1055
Clean and Bright Cleaning Services
Camden, NC 27921
(252) 455-0351
CLEANING - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
Heavenly Touch Doula Services
Angel Boily
121 Tulip Tree Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(229) 630-3952
HEALTH COACH - FAMILY AND PREGNANCY
Marvelously Twisted
Tammi Bryant
Tammi Bryant
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 702-5753
GIFTS, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
Mattress by Appointment of
Elizabeth City
Harry and Michelle Umphlett
918 Halstead Blvd. Suite D
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 435-7828
FURNITURE AND BEDDING, INTERIOR DESIGN
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Nicole Outlaw
608 S King Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 508-1867
CITY, COMMUNITY, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Office Max
Justin Cotten
834 Halstead Blvd.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 331-1163
RETAIL
River City Gymnastics, LLC
Kimberly Wolff
401 Griffin St Suite 400
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 207-4744
GYMNASTICS STUDIO AND INSTRUCTIONS
Rockstar NC East
Michelle Ford
407 Halstead Blvd.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 621-1613
CHEER AND TUMBLING
Rusty Dusty Market and Consignment
Lynne Lesher
1249 Hwy 17 S
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 339-5218
CONSIGNMENT/VENDOR
RW Sawyer Pressure Washing
Christina Sawyer
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 202-6647
PRESSURE WASHING
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A&A INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS
ABOUT THAT SPACE STORAGE
AFLAC - SHELLY HARRIS
ALBEMARLE RED CROSS - GREATER ALBEMARLE AREA
APEX EVENT CENTER
ATLANTIC DISCOUNT CORPORATION DBA ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES
BERRILICIOUS FROZEN YOGURT, LLC
BIGGS CADILLAC BUICK GMC TRUCK
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY, INC.
CENTURY 21 NACHMAN REALTY
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC, MEMBER FINRA/SIPC
CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY
COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION & PAIN
SPECIALISTS
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CRESCOM BANK
DAVID CROSS REAL ESTATE
DAVIS-BREWER INSURANCE GROUP
DIXIELAND SPEEDWAY
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC
ELIZABETH CITY-PASQUOTANK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
F&H PRINT SIGN DESIGN
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FIRST CLASS TRAVEL
GLOBAL RECREUITERS OF ELIZABETH CITY
HOCKMEYER EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
INTERIORS BY H&W, INC-ELIZABETH CITY
KIDS FIRST, INC. CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC.
MOTION SENSORS, INC
NEHEMIAH CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, PLLC
PARADISO ROMA RISTORANTE, LLC DBA PARADISO
RIVER'S EDGE/RIVER'S RETREAT
RIVER'S LANDING APARTMENTS
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
THE BRADFORD CORPORATION
THE COTTON GIN-SANCTUARY VINEYARDS
THOMPSON & PUREZA, PA
TRUE IMAGES SALON
WATERBROOKE OF ELIZABETH CITY
WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
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