RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS - AUGUST

August 5 - 10:00AM - American Heart Association, Ashley Miller - (910) 538-9270 ashley.miller@heart.org website: www.startcapefearnc.org Ribbon Cutting to be held at Chamber office.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - AUGUST

Save the date for upcoming Business After Hours:

Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 Village Road , Leland, August 4 at 5:30PM The theme for the Business After Hours will be "Tropical" so be sure to wear your Tropical attire.

Healthy Solutions By Laser, Virginia Maley, 1022 Grandiflora Drive Suite 160 , Leland, August 18. This will be both a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 5:00 PM followed by Business After Hours at 5:30 .

BB&T RACE CAR AND HOT DOGS!

On Friday, July 30, 2010 from 11:00AM until 2:00PM , visit BB&T Brunswick Forest financial center and check out the fastest thing in the neighborhood - the No. 33 BB&T Chvrolet Impala driven by Richard Childress Racing's Clint Bowyer. There will be race-themed prize giveaways and free hot dogs. So plan to stop by 1220 Dickinson Drive , Leland on Friday!

K AND M SPEED NETWORKING/CAPE FEAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

K and M Speed Networking (of Cape Fear Business and Consulting Services) will be holding two speed networking events in the first week of August. Both events run from 11:45 am - 2 PM (latest). Tuesday, August 3, at our new Southport location: Ocean Trail Nursing and Rehab Center . 630 N. Fodale Ave (off Howe St .) Salad and drink will be provided. Thursday, August 5, at our Leland location: Brunswick Community College - Leland Campus. 2050 Enterprise Blvd. (off 74/76 in Industrial Park). Light lunch will be provided.

First two events are free for new attendees. $6 due otherwise. Bring lots of biz cards and a door prize, if you'd like. RSVP to Kerry.Kasotsky@yahoo.com. Facebook us: K and M Speed Networking. Questions? Kerry Kasotsky 910-383-2741 or Monica Clark 910-232-2527. Networking businesses together in record time!

TEXAS HOLD EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Texas Hold Em Tournament Fundraiser for the Cape Fear Italian Festival. This is a NON-PROFIT fundraiser; all proceeds will go to the Cape Fear Italian Festival- Brunswick Community College Scholarship Fund and Festival Production
Date: Friday August 13th
Time: Check in 6:00pm
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
Place: VFW Hall in Leland
A $50.00 Tax Deductible Donation Includes a 5000 Chip Count (Sign up and Pay early and receive an additional 500 chips)
Food, Beer and Soda - Prizes for the top 5 winners valued at $500, $250, $125, $75, and $50! Tickets may be purchased at the door but seating is limited to 100 players. We recommend you reserve your seat early to assure a seat as this will fill up quickly. Call Frank for details (910)399-2923 Frank@bugsyscigars.com

LEADERSHIP BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Leadership Brunswick County is a program sponsored by Brunswick Community College and the Southport Oak Island Area, North Brunswick and Brunswick County Chambers of Commerce to develop corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Brunswick County . It is designed to identify highly-motivated, emerging leaders and educate them about the needs of our community, as well as the dynamics of social and economic changes. Selection for participants in the program requires the applicants to already demonstrate a sincere commitment to serve Brunswick County through community involvement. Applicants should currently hold, be retired from, or have the potential to advance to a management/leadership position. Applicants must reside and/or work in Brunswick County and desire to participate in a nine-month program that promises to challenge and enrich them.

A limited number of leaders/emerging leaders will be selected to participate in Leadership Brunswick County . They will meet together one day each month beginning September 2010 through May 2011 with existing leaders from business, government and education, to explore the needs of Brunswick County and better understand the individuals and services responsible for meeting those needs. Programs will include:
the history and culture of Brunswick County ,local and state government systems, justice and law enforcement, education, environment, health and human services, and economic development.

Applicants must commit to attend the September orientation retreat plus a minimum of 42 session hours from the eight sessions in order to graduate from the program.

Applications must be received from all interested persons and reviewed by the Selection Committee. The committee strives to ensure broad demographic participation with an emphasis on representation from the geographic areas and professional categories in the county. Tuition is $350.00 for Chamber members and $375.00 for non-Chamber members and is due with the completed application by 4:00 pm Friday, August 27, 2010 . Participants will be notified of selection no later than September 9, 2010 .

We encourage you to participate in this exciting initiative in our county or sponsor another leader/emerging leader within your organization. To receive an application, or for more information, please contact Brunswick Community College @755-7470: Brunswick Country Chamber @ 754-6644, North Brunswick Chamber @ 383-0553 or Southport Oak Island Area Chamber @ 457-6964.

LELAND UNDER THE LIGHTS CAR SHOW VENDER SPACES

Leland Under The Lights Annual Car Show will be held on September 18 at Brunswick Forest . The car show committee is now collecting items for the goody bags that will be distributed to the car show registrants. If you have materials such as pens, message pads, pins or any type of advertising materials that can be put into the bags please contact Tony Vlach at (910) 383-0303. They will be stuffing approximately 225 - 250 bags. If any business wants to put in only their business cards there is a $10.00 charge (total, not per bag). Also, if any business is interested in a Vender Booth please contact Tony or the Chamber office at 383-0553. Booth spaces are still available but they are filling up fast. Get you space today!

CAPE FEAR ITALIAN FESTIVAL

Its that time again for the 2nd annual Cape Fear Italian Festival, Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th. Cape Fear Italian Festival, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2009 for the purpose of running an Italian Festival in Brunswick County . The festival's purpose is to share the Italian-American heritage with the Cape Fear area and at the same time raise money for scholarships at Brunswick Community College . Last year we were able to make a $3,000.00 donation to the Brunswick Community College Scholarship Fund, a pretty good accomplishment for a first year festival! If you want to be a vendor or to volunteer this year please contact Frank Bullara (910)399-2923 or Mike Forte (973)931-0144.

If you would like to advertise in our annual newspaper and get your name in front of over 10,000 people Call Mike Leggett (910)622-6573

2010 CAPE FEAR HEART WALK

When?
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Registration for the walk will begin at 8:00am and the walk begins at 9:00am .

Where?
Campus of UNCW
The entire walk route is approximately 3.0 miles in length. The walk is appropriate for people of every level of fitness as there will be transportation back to the event site for any who may be in need.

Who’s going to be there?
Approximately 1,000 local residents of the Cape Fear Area…
Throughout North Carolina thousands of community and health-minded people will join forces in support of the American Heart Association's life-saving research and education programs by participating in the 2010 Start! Cape Fear Area Heart Walk.

Why am I walking?
To fund research and education…
The 2010 Start! Cape Fear Heart Walk funds will go directly to the American Heart Association's mission of reducing death and disability, caused by CVD, by 25% by 2010. This money was used to help fund research grants (that in North Carolina alone totaled more than $15 million) and support efforts to strengthen the chain of survival.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 1 of every 2.6 deaths in the U.S.

Consider these facts:
 Nearly 2,600 Americans die each day of CVD, that's an average of one © death every 34 seconds.
 CVD claims more lives than the next 5 leading © causes of death combined.
 1 in 30 women's deaths is from breast cancer, © while 1 in 2.5 is from CVD.
 On average, every 45 seconds someone in the © U.S. has a stroke and every 3 minutes someone dies of a stroke. Each year about 40,000 more women than men have a stroke.

To find out more information about teams and sponsorship please contact Ashley Miller at ashley.miller@heart.org or 910-538-9270

LA Open Golf Tournament

The first annual LA Open Golf Tournament will be held on October 23rd at Cape Fear National, Brunswick Forest . For information regarding sponsorships and golf teams please contact the Chamber office at 910-383-0553. The Chamber will also host a party the night before the tournament on October 22 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM . There will be live entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Tickets to this event are on sale now at the Chamber office for $25.00. Come out and start your weekend with a party on Friday night and golf on Saturday!

WILMINGTON SHARKS

Back by popular demand, the Wilmington Sharks are offering the Adult Swim Ticket and Beer special to adult fans for 2010 home games on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.

On these days, adult fans 21+ can get a $2 admission ticket with the purchase of a $5 beer cup. All subsequent beer refills will cost only $1!

The deal will be in place for the Sharks home games. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. First pitch is at 7:30 . Gates open an hour and five minutes prior to all start times.

Adult Swim Summer Deal games:
Monday, July 26 - 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28 - 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 - 5:05 p.m.

Buck Hardee Field is located at Legion Stadium at 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. The Wilmington Sharks...where baseball is fun! For more information please phone: (910) 343-5621 Fax: (910) 343-8932 or email info@wilmingtonsharks.com

CONCERTS ON THE COAST

Back for its second year, this free outdoor concert series promises to Bring the Beach to Leland in 2010, with some of the Southeast’s best beach bands playing in our backyard! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and dancin’ shoes.

August 12 – UBU – The Band (Party Band led by Three Female Vocalists)
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Second Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fee: FREE !

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: This year’s family movie series promises to be a summertime hit. Come watch a film under the stars in the Leland Municipal Park , just like in the good old days of drive in movies. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. No pets please.

July 31 - Monster vs. Aliens
August 21 – G-Force
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Third Saturdays at dusk.
Fee: FREE! Concessions will be available for purchase.

BRUNSWICK FOREST CONCERT SERIES

Brunswick Forest Summer Concerts Series are back in Annsdale Park ! Grab your picnic baskets, blankets and dancing shoes and join them this summer for a great line up of bands. Free and open to the public, this is their way of intoducing you to life at Brunswick Forest .

August 20th, 6-9PM , The Voltage Brothers

For more information, please call 910-343-3150.

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JUNE AND JULY RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND OPENINGS

All members are invited to help us welcome these new businesses and organizations to the North Brunswick Community and to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce:

June 19, 12:00PM - Veterans of Foreign Wars, Roy Lettieri, 1211 Village Road NE , Leland. Rededication and Renaming of Post 9408 - Raffle Tickets and Barbecue plates will be available for purchase.

June 24, 1:00PM - The Brunswick Beacon, Scott Harrell, 208 Smith Avenue , Shallotte , NC . (910) 754-6890 http://www.brunswickbeacon.com

July 9, 10:00AM - Crawl Space Concepts, Inc., Scott Gales, 845 Village Road NE, Leland http://www.crawlspaceconcepts.com

July 17, 11:00AM - New Hope Clinic, Inc., Sheila Roberts, 201 W. Boiling Spring Road, Boiling Springs Lakes, NC Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting http://www.newhopeclinicfree.org

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - JULY AND AUGUST

Save the date for upcoming Business After Hours:

Brunswick Community College , Leland Center July 13 at 5:30PM

Village Road Memorial Chapel, 525 Village Road , Leland, August 4 at 5:30PM

FAMILY TREE SEMINAR - CARING FOR ROSES

Thorny Problems with Roses - Please come to the Family Tree Nursery 6033 Ocean Highway 17S (intersection of 87) for a free seminar on caring for "Roses!" on June 10 from 11:00AM to Noon . There will also be a Plant Clinic from 10:00-11:00 A.M. (Bring in your sick plants and questions). For information please call The Family Tree Nursery & Garden Center at (910) 253-9200.

NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS' CLUB TRIP

Do you remember The Lettermen? They are touring the area and will be in North Myrtle Beach on October 9, 2010 for a 7:00PM concert. As part of trips through the North Brunswick Newcomers' Club we are planning a trip to the concert with a group rate of $33.95 per ticket. They will place us in Section F and we need at least 20 people to get this rate. If interested please call Alice Razzano, President, North Brunswick Newcomers' Club at 910-383-3500.

CONCERTS ON THE COAST RETURNS

Back for its second year, this free outdoor concert series promises to Bring the Beach to Leland in 2010, with some of the Southeast’s best beach bands playing in our backyard! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and dancin’ shoes.
June 10 – Given Take Band (Popular Family Band)
July 8 – The Holiday Band (2009 Carolina Beach Music Band of the Year)
August 12 – UBU – The Band (Party Band led by Three Female Vocalists)
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Second Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fee: FREE!

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: This year’s family movie series promises to be a summertime hit. Come watch a film under the stars in the Leland Municipal Park , just like in the good old days of drive in movies. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. No pets please.
June 19 – Monsters vs. Aliens
July 17 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 21 – G-Force
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Third Saturdays at dusk.
Fee: FREE! Concessions will be available for purchase.

ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Brunswick Community College offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared towards adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement and social interaction. Classes in Career Readiness Certification/Human Resource Development, Computers, Nurse Aide, Real Estate and Workforce Development start May 18th. They also offer through the Small Business Center free seminars. On Monday, May 24th from 6:00 - 9:00PM they will offer "Passions Lead to Profit" seminar. Call 910-755-7380 to register.

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MAY/JUNE RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND OPENINGS

All members are invited to help us welcome these new businesses and organizations to the North Brunswick Community and to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce:

May 19, 9:00AM - Brunswick County Resort Maps, Peter Kurki, Chamber Office, http://www.resortmaps.com

June 19, 12:00PM - Veterans of Foreign Wars, Roy Lettieri, 1211 Village Road NE , Leland. Rededication and Renaming of Post 9408 - Raffle Tickets and Barbecue plates will be available for purchase.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - JUNE AND JULY

Save the date for upcoming Business After Hours:

Brunswick Forest , June 2 at 5:30PM - 7:30PM , Food, Fun, Entertainment and Beverages. The event will be held under a tent in The Villages in Brunswick Forest . Please RSVP to Brandy Marshall, Marketing Coordinator, 910-343-3150 or the Chamber Office, 910-383-0553, if you plan to attend this event. They need a head count for all the wonderful food they will be serving that evening.

Brunswick Community College , Leland Center July 13 at 5:30PM

BRUNSWICK HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES - HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

The Homeward Bound Home Buyer Education Certificate is 12 hours. This includes 10 hours of workshops and 2 hours of individual work sessions with a Certified Housing Counselor. To earn you BHO - Homebuyer Education Certificate you must pre-register and attend an orientation. Sign up on Monday, May 17th from 5-7 PM at 3972 Old Ocean Highway , Suite H, Bolivia , NC. Please call 910-253-0699 for details on all classes and registration. http://www.bho2020.org

CAROLINAS ROOFING CO. SEMINAR

Carolinas Roofing and Quest Construction Products will hold a Products and Services Seminar to update you on the products they use and the services they can provide for industrial /commercial companies. This year’s seminar is scheduled for Friday, May 21st at the Town Creek Park Community Building . Speakers from Quest will be going over Hydro-Stop and KYMAX product information and discussing the different types of warranties available which include an energy savings warranty on certain systems. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the Seminar beginning at 6:30pm and ending by 8:00pm . Food and refreshments will be available throughout the seminar. Town Creek Park is about 10 minutes south, off of Hwy 17S on the left side of the highway near mile marker 37. Look for our Carolinas Roofing Co. banners on the fences at the entrance to the park. Please RSVP by email to: carolinasroofing@atmc.net

BUGSY'S CIGARS PRIVATE LABEL EVENT

Please join Bugsy's Cigars "Private Label" Event on Saturday, May 22 starting at 1:00PM until closing . Bugsy's Cigars is proud to introduce their private label cigar. Buy 3 get 1 free, buy a bundle and get 15% off plus 5 free. Also a chance to win a $50.00 Bugsy gift certificate. Free raffles, food, beer & wine. Please join Frank Bullara in this exciting event at 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Unit B12, Leland. (910) 399-2923
http://www.bugsyscigars.com

BIG TOY DAY

You're gonna need a bigger toy box once you've been to the 2nd Annual Big Toy Day. The Brunswick County Airport Commission and Cumulus Broadcasting are partnering with CIS to provide a fun-filled educational experience for kids of all ages. From a NASCAR race car to US Army issued Hummers, the big toys will be on display. Kids 8 to 17 years old will be given the opportunity to fly - free of charge - in single engine planes provided by the Airport as part of their Young Eagles Program. So mark your calendar for May 22, 10:00 - 2:00 and get the family together for BIG TOY DAY!and head to the Brunswick County Airport in Oak Island . Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5/ person (under 5 free). This event is made possible through the support of ATMC Wireless, Beach House Harley-Davidson, Coastal Kids, Gregory Poole Equipment Co., Kidsville News, Murray Art and Framing, Rex & Sons RV’s and Waste Management. Net proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc. Call Mark Koval @ 457-3494 for more information.

BOY SCOUTS HOSTING FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST IN LELAND

The breakfast will be held in Leland at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26 . Anyone interested in serving as a table host or attending the event should contact Frank Williams at frank@pioneerstrategies.com. In addition, businesses can sponsor the event (Sponsor = $1,000; Co-Sponsor = $500; Patron = $250). If your business would like to sponsor the event, please contact Frank Williams at frank@pioneerstrategies.com or send your check (payable to the Cape Fear Council BSA) to Frank Williams, Pioneer Strategies, Inc., P.O. Box 1986 , Leland NC 28451.

CPR SATURDAY

The American Red Cross will hold the Cape Fear Chapter's First Annual CPR Saturday June 12, 2010 from 8:00AM to 5PM at First Baptist Church Activity Center , 1939 Independence Blvd. , Wilmington , NC . For only $15, YOU can learn how to save a life. To be admitted, participants must register in advance at www.arccapefear.org or by calling (910) 762-2683 ext. 360.

NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS' CLUB TRIP

Do you remember The Lettermen? They are touring the area and will be in North Myrtle Beach on October 9, 2010 for a 7:00PM concert. As part of trips through the North Brunswick Newcomers' Club we are planning a trip to the concert with a group rate of $33.95 per ticket. They will place us in Section F and we need at least 20 people to get this rate. If interested please call Alice Razzano, President, North Brunswick Newcomers' Club at 910-383-3500.

CONCERTS ON THE COAST RETURNS

Back for its second year, this free outdoor concert series promises to Bring the Beach to Leland in 2010, with some of the Southeast’s best beach bands playing in our backyard! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and dancin’ shoes.
June 10 – Given Take Band (Popular Family Band)
July 8 – The Holiday Band (2009 Carolina Beach Music Band of the Year)
August 12 – UBU – The Band (Party Band led by Three Female Vocalists)
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Second Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fee: FREE!

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: This year’s family movie series promises to be a summertime hit. Come watch a film under the stars in the Leland Municipal Park , just like in the good old days of drive in movies. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. No pets please.
June 19 – Monsters vs. Aliens
July 17 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 21 – G-Force
Where: Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr .)
When: See above. Third Saturdays at dusk.
Fee: FREE! Concessions will be available for purchase.

ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Brunswick Community College offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared towards adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement and social interaction. Classes in Career Readiness Certification/Human Resource Development, Computers, Nurse Aide, Real Estate and Workforce Development start May 18th. They also offer through the Small Business Center free seminars. On Monday, May 24th from 6:00 - 9:00PM they will offer "Passions Lead to Profit" seminar. Call 910-755-7380 to register.

TOWN PLANNER AND STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS

Town Planner is partnering with Step Up For Soldiers NOW through 5/31/10 . Step Up for Soldiers supports our disabled vets purely through donations. 15% of the ad cost will be donated to them on your behalf. You will also get online advertising for 2010 & 2011 as well as hard copy advertising for 2011 in your choice of editions! Your donation support those that sacrificed part of their lives for our country as well as their families. You also support your community through Town Planner sponsorship. You will also be placed in a drawing to win one of four gift certificates. Call
Mary at 910-622-0055.

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APRIL RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND OPENINGS

All members are invited to help us welcome these new businesses and organizations to the North Brunswick Community and to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce:

April 14, 10:00AM - Terri L. Andress & Company, LLC., Terri Andress, Chamber office.

April 19 - 10:00AM Cape Fear National Brunswick Forest Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - 1281 Cape Fear National Drive , Leland. Welcoming remarks will be from golf course designer Tim Cate, an interactive demo day with Callaway, Ping, Nike and Titleist club testing, a $1 million charity hole-in-one opportunity for five local television personalities and local charity representatives. The day’s events will be highlighted by a driving range demonstration and clinic by former PGA TOUR winner and TV golf analyst Bobby Clampett. See their website for more information : www.capefearnational.com

April 21, 11:30AM Carolina Creations, Scott Schmidt, Chamber Office (http://www.carolinacreations.biz)

April 22, 4:30PM (NEW TIME) Best Western/Westgate Inn, Corey Gooden 1120 Towne Lake Drive, Leland (http://www.bestwestern.com/WestgateInnLeland) Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

April 23, 10:00AM Cape Fear/Wilmington NC Chapter EWGA, Pam Jobin, Chamber Office, (http://www.wilmingtonewga.com)

April 24, 1PM to 4PM - New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Brunswick Forest. Enjoy food,entertainment,festivities and fun for the whole family at this grand opening and open house.

April 29, 10:00AM Accounting One Solutions Inc., Donna Damiano, Chamber Office, (http://www.accountingone.net)

Please RSVP to the Chamber office except for the April 24 event ( reply to this newsletter) if you plan to attend any of these ribbon cuttings.

MAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Carillon Assisted Living of Southport will have their Ribbon Cutting and will host the Business After Hours on May 4th at 5:30 . Their location is 1125 E. Leonard Street , Southport , NC . Directions: Take Highway 133 South to Highway 87. Turn left on Jabbertown Road . Turn left on E. Leonard Street . Carillon will be 3/10 mile on the left. Their website is http://www.carillonassitedliving.com Please RSVP to the Chamber office if you plan to attend.

BRUNSWICK MARCH FOR BABIES - BRUNSWICK COUNTY COMPLEX

Brunswick County March for Babies walk will be held on May 15,2010 at the Brunswick County Complex. When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. We’ve been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies. For more information on how you can make a difference in your community by starting a team or sponsoring please contact Susan Cruse manager at East Carolina Bank & our Brunswick County Chair at 910-371-3041 or Susan.Cruse@ecbbancorp.com, or log on to the website at www.marchforbabies.com. With your help we can ensure that one day all babies will be born healthy.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY SPRING CLEAN UP

Brunswick County ’s Spring Clean Up week is Monday April 12 through Saturday April 17, 2010 . During this week, Brunswick County residents can dispose of all materials, except regular household trash and land clearing debris, for free. The free disposal applies to materials brought to the landfill in Bolivia only; items will not be picked up with your regular trash service. Businesses and those driving commercial vehicles and trailers will be charged the regular tipping fees. The four convenient sites will maintain regular fees during this time. Landfill hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm .

GREEN ENTEPRISE RESOURCE SUMMIT

Please join Congressman Mike McIntyre April 19, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM at Cape Fear Community College North Campass - 4500 Blue Clay Road , Castle Hayne, NC for the "Green Enterprise Resource Summit". Directions can be found here: http://cfcc.edu/campusmap/northcampus.html They will be welcoming representatives from multiple federal and state agencies, including U.S. Dept. of Energy, Small Business Admin, USDA-Rural Development, U.S. Department of Commerce, NC Dept. of Commerce, NC Green Business Fund, NC Rural Economic Development Center, and several more. Attendees will learn what resources these and other agencies have to offer and how they can access those resources. The upcoming event that will focus on creating employment opportunities for our area!

ATMC-TV RELEASES NEW GOLF SHOW

Shallotte , NC – ATMC-TV Cable Channel 3 has announced the release of its newest show, Tee Time with Al Arrigoni. This show explores the many golf courses that Brunswick County has to offer and provides tips and advice on golf fitness, fashion, equipment and etiquette, with a new show and course featured every month. Show times are every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am and 7:30pm on ATMC Cable Channel 3.

PAWS-ABILITY CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The First Annual Paws-ability Celebrity Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for April 24th at St. James Plantation.
For further information and to register, please go to Paws-ability's Website at www.paws-ability.org , click on News & Events.

LELAND WE DON'T KNOW PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 2010

The Town of Leland will again offer its award-winning Leland We Don’t Know program on Saturday, April 24. Guests will meet at the Leland Recreation Building ( 102 Town Hall Dr. ) at 1 p.m. for a brief presentation on the history of Leland by historian David Covington. After the presentation, the group will board buses for a guided tour highlighting the neighborhoods and sights of both “Old Leland” and “New Leland.” Tickets for the tour are free and may be picked up at Leland Town Hall ( 102 Town Hall Dr. ) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning April 1. There is limited availability, so get your tickets early.
For more information call Niel Brooks with Leland Parks and Recreation at 910-332-4818 or e-mail:nbrooks@townofleland.com

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR CLOSER TO HOME GOLF CLASSIC

Sponsors are needed for the Closer to Home Golf Classic on Thursday, May 6 at Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest . Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available from $150 hole sponsor to $10,000 title sponsor. Proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Closer to Home Capital Campaign to build a hospice care center in Brunswick County . To become a sponsor, contact Kelly Gaggin 910-796-7962.

BCC - ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWD) offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment, and academic achievement geared towards adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement, and social interaction. Many small business courses are free due to funding from a Small Business Center grant. For a full schedule of classes, including online courses, go to: www.brunswickcc.edu. Call 910-755-7380 to register.

DINE OUT FOR KIDS - KFC HELPS CIS

The Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises in Brunswick County are hosting a fundraising event to raise money for Communities In Schools (CIS). On April 22, from 4:00 to 8:30 PM , participating KFC’s in Leland, Shallotte, and Southport will donate 10% of their sales plus any donations to CIS to support programs and services for the county’s children and families.

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Good morning to all the members of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce!

Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings
Business Luncheon - Jim Bradshaw
Raffle and Business After Hours - BB&T
Harlem Ambassadors
Bark in the Park
Chamber Membership
Economic Update from Prof. Hall
SOC Luncheon
BCC
Greenpoints/Volunteers Needed
Wings of Love
Name Badges

MARCH RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND OPENINGS

All members are invited to help us welcome these new businesses and organizations to the North Brunswick Community and to the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce:

March 9, 11:30AM - Core Physical Therapy, Tricia Delp, 1107 New Pointe Boulevard, B-19, Leland, ( http:// www.CorePTNC.com )

March 10, 9:30AM - Brunswick County Sheriff Substation at Brunswick Forest, 1112 East Cutler Crossing, Suite 102,(next to Port City Java) Leland

March 11, 10AM - Ashcraft Associates Insurance , Mary Ameling, Chamber Office

March 12, 10AM - Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, Ryan Johnson, Chamber Office, ( http://www.gofilta.com )

March 19, 11:30AM - Smart Start of Brunswick County, Linda Gironda, Chamber Office, ( http://www.smartstartbrunswick.org )

March 23, 11:30AM - True North Design and Production, Tony Woodrich, Chamber Office, ( http://www.mytruenorthonline.com )

March 24,10AM - Red Cross, Vicki LaBelle , Chamber Office, ( http://www.arccapefear.org )

March 25, 11:30AM - Shelton Herb Farm, Margaret Shelton, 340 Goodman Road, Leland ( http://www.localharvest.org )

March 31, 11:30AM - Paradise Italian Ice, Devida Long, 1735 Reed Road #2, Leland

Please RSVP to the Chamber office ( reply to this newsletter) if you plan to attend any of these events.

MARCH BUSINESS LUNCHEON FEATURING JIM BRADSHAW

Join us on March 16 at Antonio's to hear the annual update from Jim Bradshaw, Brunswick County Director of Economic Development. The menu has not been finalized. The cost before the day of the luncheon is $9 and $12 at the door. This is always a well attended luncheon. Be sure to RSVP and send in your payment or click on this link to reserve and pay by credit card:
http://www.nbchamberofcommerce.com/Events.html

RAFFLE AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SPONSORED BY BB&T at Brunswick Forest

You just might have the luck of the Irish this close to St Patrick's Day! Join us for an evening of fun and surprises sponsored by BB&T ( http://www.bbt.com ) at Brunswick Forest on March 18. The fun starts at 5:30PM at Magnolia Greens clubhouse with some of your favorite beverages and hors d''oeuvres. We will draw the lucky winners of one of the following prizes:
32 inch HD TV - the 10 inch Lap Top Computer - One of the Two Annual Family Memberships to the North Carolina Aquariums and Zoo
RSVP to the Chamber office if you plan to attend.
Be sure you have bought your tickets - winners do not need to be present!
Raffle tickets are available at the Chamber office, and the following member locations:
Splish Splash Dog Wash, Bugsy''s Cigars, Cromshaw Chiropractic,House of Wine and Cheese, Sweet Nectar''s Florist ,Rouse State Farm Insurance and of course, BB&T at Brunswick Forest. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.
All proceeds benefit the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.

THE NORTH BRUNSWICK LIONS CLUB TO SPONSOR THE HARLEM AMBASSADORS - BUY TICKETS NOW!

The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Leland for a game against the Brunswick Bad Boys at North Brunswick High School ’s Gym on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 , at 7:00 PM.The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks, and hilarious comedy routines.
Tickets are now on sale at convenient Leland locations: the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Thunder Alley Family Entertainment Center , Closer Walk Methodist Church , Coldwell Banker Seacoast Realty and MacGrooder’s Restaurant. Advance ticket are $5 for students, $6 for seniors (over 55) and $8 adults.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Lions work with the blind and visually impaired, as well as, other community projects.

LELAND BARK IN THE PARK MARCH 13 AT 11AM

Enjoy time in the park with your best friend at the Leland Municipal Complex Park ( 102 Town Hall Dr. ) from 11 AM to 1PM . This event will include a free rabies clinic, microchip clinic, contests (cutest dog, look-a-like and best trick) and prizes, a dog adoption, demonstrations and more from other pet businesses in Leland and surrounding areas. Concessions will be available. Dogs must be leashed.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

We value and appreciate the continued support of all our members. As the cost of doing business increases, we continue to find ways to economize so that we can keep fees as low as possible. If your membership is past due, please help us continue to offer you and all members a great value for their membership by renewing today. Payment plans for renewal memberships are available. Please contact us to discuss the various options we can offer:Terry Grillo or Terri Andress at 910-383-0553 or nbchamber@nbchamber.net.

LEADERSHIP COURSE UPDATE - WOODY HALL PRESENTATION

The most recent session of this year's Leadership course included the well known Professor of Economics, Woody Hall of UNC-W. These links along with a slide show were included in his presentation and are sure to be of interest to our members:
http://www.ncrecovery.gov
http://www.csb.uncw.edu/cbes/events/index.htm
http://www.csb.uncw.edu/cbes/newsletter/index.htm

SOC AND 31 DAYS TO GREETING CARD MARKETING MASTERY LUNCHEON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

All Chamber members are invited to attend a fun, relaxed, and informative luncheon seminar on Wednesday, March 17. Bruce Brown, author of 31 Days to Greeting Card Marketing Mastery...Grow Your Business in Just One Month, will discuss various tips and techniques for using greeting card marketing to immediately impact your business relationships. The luncheon will be held in the banquet room of Antonio''s Restaurant in Leland from Noon to 1:30PM . Your only cost is for your lunch, whatever you order from the standard menu. In addition to the business seminar, the presentation will include a SendOutCards video and demonstration on how to use SendOutCards to grow your business relationships. Contact Marge Brown at 910-431-1508 for details on the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce SendOutCards program ( www.sendoutcards.com/71950 ).
For complete details, click here:http://gcmleland2010.eventbrite.com.

JOHN FORMICA (aka - The “Ex-Disney Guy”)TO SPEAK AT BCC

John Formica, America ’s Best Speaker on Making Magical Results in Your Business!” will speak at Brunswick Community College , Odell Williamson Events Center on March 16, 2010 from 7:30AM – 10:00AM . John has inspired audiences with over 1,250 presentations, coached the Outer Banks and other US tourism communities to improve their customer experience and increase profits.Call (910) 755-7380 to register and for more information.

GREENPOINTS USED TO REPAIR HOMES - VOLUNTEER LABOR NEEDED

The parishioners and friends of St. Brendan Catholic Church donated their unused Lowe''s Foods Greenpoints totaling over 3.5 million points to support the reduction of substandard housing. The church redeemed them for Home Depot Gift Cards valued at $3,525.00. The gift cards were distributed to members of the Brunswick Housing Opportunities Housing Preservation Committee who are committed to reducing substandard housing among our elderly and disabled. The cards were distributed to: Brunswick Housing Opportunities Home Preservation Committee (BHO HPC), Brunswick Senior Resources Incorporated (BSRI), Habitat for Humanity and Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries (WARM). These gift cards will be used to purchase material for volunteer labor to complete repairs to the homes of the elderly and disabled. In Brunswick County there are over 100 homes in need of repair, most repairs cost less than a $1,000.00 in materials (ramps for wheelchairs top the list) using volunteer labor.
If you would like to volunteer to help with repairs including: painting, landscaping, sewing, providing lunches for the workers, or have supplies to donate or storage facilities, or are in need of repairs contact Resea Willis at 910-253-0699 or rwillis@bho2020.org or www.bho2020.org

WINGS OF LOVE PROM CLOSET - DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS - MARCH 16

Wings of Love Prom Closet is turning Dresses into Dreams. The Chamber office is accepting financial donations, new and used party or long dresses,bridesmaid dresses and all types of accessories. It is the desire and intent of this project of the WHAM Youth Fellowship of Dixon Chapel United Methodist Church to provide clothing to junior and senior Brunswick County students so that they will be able to attend their prom. Questions can be directed to : wingsoflovecloset@yahoo.com or ,Gaye Varnam Fulford(910-620-7164) or Tara Holden(910-619-5055) or Tonya Holden(910-540-4657). Donations are tax deductible.

NORTH BRUNSWICK CHAMBER MEMBER NAME BADGES

Personalized name badge with your name and organization or company name. Call or email the Chamber office to place your order - $8. Available within 5 - 7 business days after ordered. Excellent to have to wear during Business After Hours or other networking events.

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