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Young Professionals Leadership Lunch-N-Learn

The Young Professionals Association will be kicking off the new year with a Leadership Lunch-n-Learn. Mark your calendars for February 21 where anyone 21-40 will be able to enjoy hearing Dr. Elvin Butts speak on Leadership. The luncheon will be held at DeBorah’s Restaurant and the cost is $8.50 for YP Members and $10.00 for non-members. RSVP is required no later than February 16. Please email Brittany Coburn at office@dunnchamber.com 910-892-4113 or call 910-892-4113 to make your reservations or for more information!


WPYB Radio

             WPYB AM 1130 am is owned and operated by Leon and Sue Tart and is located at 2234 Hodges Chapel Rd, Benson. They opened the business on November 11, 1961 and has really seen the station thrive. They serve Johnston, Harnett and surrounding counties and they have 3 wonderful          employees.
             WPYB has increased from a 500 watt station to a 6500 watt station and like to say they are the “Best Little Station in the Nation!” They are also the home of the ‘Good Morning Leon Show’ which can be heard every morning for your sale wants and needs. Be sure to also tune in every Wednesday from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. for Local Gospel Greats with Sylvia Jackson. Don’t have a radio at the office? Don’t worry, WPYB is now offering free internet streaming on their website at www.wpyb1130am.com.
The goal as a station is to positively affect and help clients reach their advertising goals; to assist each client to grow revenue for their business; and to give each client the best advertising package that fits their needs. After all, at WPYB “We Promote Your Business!” Call Sylvia Jackson, Advertising and Promotional Consultant at 919-894-1130 or email sylviajackson56@yahoo.com for more information.
 


Community Home Care & Hospice

             Community Home Care & Hospice is owned and operated by Carrolton Home Care, Inc. based in Rocky Mount, NC. The Erwin location at 400 East H St, was opened in 2001 and now how 12 employees. Their hospice care is delivered by a qualified team of doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy and volunteers.
             As the most experienced provider of hospice services in the Southeast, Community makes a difference in the lives of their patients and families everyday. They enrich the quality of life for those facing the challenges of life-limiting illness. Called to serve, they believe that life is about living and their passion is empowering people with health care choices.
Harnett County has an inpatient unit, the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center located in Lillington. The provide highly skilled care in a place designed to feel like home. Their center provides families a warm atmosphere and 24-hour care by their highly trained and dedicated staff. Choosing Community means they answer every call with “I am on my way”, they are on-call all the time and will meet families to determine how to best serve the patients. They can be reached at 910-892-7548 for more information.
 


2012 Annual Banquet a Huge Success

             The 2012 Annual Banquet presented by TRP CPAs, PLLC held on January 19 proved once again to be full of big surprises. Meadow Village Restaurant catered the meal and as usual was delicious and there was plenty for hearty appetites. Presentation of DACC’s 2012 Program of Work and Annual Report presented a good overview of all the activities and events the Chamber was involved in over the past 12 months. Over 300 guests enjoyed the evening which began with a slideshow and delightful music from Harp Elegance by Ellen U. Adams. The beautiful decorations were done by Flower Garden and balloon artist, Terry Whittenton.
A very special Thanks goes to Chairman Renee Jackson and the following wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make the banquet a success: Annette Barfield, Patsy Powell, Kim Schmidlin, Clint Stanley, Terry Whittenton, Hannah Zurn. Thanks to ambassadors Annette & Billy Barfield, Kellie Hinshaw, Kathy Gower and Tom Ferguson for help setting up and all the ambassadors that helped host.
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS…to Kim Schmidlin and Keith Finch, our 2011 Woman and Man of the Year and to Jernigan’s Nursery & Trading Post our 2011 Small Business of the Year and to Carlie C’s IGA, Inc., Business of the Year and to O’Reilly Auto Parts, Beautification of the Year 2011. All awards were well deserved.
Congratulations… to Kellie Hinshaw on receiving the 2011 Ambassador of the Year Award. Kellie attended lots of Ribbon Cuttings and Business After Hours, put in countless miles to bring in new members and always was willing to help where needed, especially on the newsletter to earn her points for this year’s award. She and all the other ambassadors did a great job in 2011!   So A Big THANKS to Kellie and all our 2011 Ambassadors!
 


News Archives

Young Professionals Leadership Lunch-N-Learn

WPYB Radio

Community Home Care & Hospice

2012 Annual Banquet a Huge Success

Chicora Golf Club

Blessed Health & Rehab

2012 Annual Banquet presented by TRP CPAs, PLLC

Business After Hours

Christmas Gala presented by BB&T a success!

Bleecker Auto Park Dunn


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