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Activate Selma meets
Wed., Aug. 24 at 9 am
113 N Raiford St
Activate Selma After Hours
meets Thursdays at 5 pm
We don't complain,
we take action!
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Thank you, Johnston County Visitors Bureau for promoting Selma and amplifying the reach of our businesses/nonprofits! Explore this website. Do you have a presence? Is your information current? Are your events listed? Get on the map!
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Like, Follow, Post, Share, Boost!
Last week we met at The Southern Bostonian's Wicked Brews & Brushes where owner Kristina Whitten urged every Selma business to CONNECT & ENGAGE on social media by promoting our 50-50 raffle (drawing in Nov. 9) and 3 targeted shopping weekends: Selma Railroad Days (Oct. 7-9), Holiday Open House (Nov. 5), Ultimate Gift-Giving Weekend (Dec. 3). That's her strategy and here's her record of success: July sales at her shop surpassed her entire Holiday 2021 season. So, follow the leader with these tips:
Every day, Like, Follow, Post and Share any Selma presence on social media. Set aside 10 minutes daily to click, click, click. Here's our TOP TEN leading the way:
YOU, YOU, should be YOU!
Boost your reach with Facebook ads at targeted times. Use video, go live! Hashtag your posts with #VisitSelmaNC!
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Sergio Benitez expects to move Sola Creations to South Raiford Oct. 1. He urged Activate Selma's board to get our nonprofit status done! He made two suggestions: engage more Latino entrepreneurs in our activities and translate everything into Spanish for those Hispanic residents who are a growing part of our local economy, but are spending their money elsewhere because we're not reaching them.
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"We have to sell them on Selma."
After the meeting, William White gave us a quick tour of Raiford Hall, the ideal location for a future restaurant, brewery and tap bar. Upstairs are seven luxury apartments, near completion. The property is in the heart of Selma's Downtown Historic District, within walking/biking distance of Selma Union Depot and the main artery for feeder neighborhoods in all four directions. "We don't need to sell them on the property," said William, pointing out the "good bones" and features that the architect and renovators are saving while incorporating a design that honors valuable input from successful brewers, bar owners and restaurateurs. "We have to sell them on Selma." That's where Activate Selma can help, by sharing Selma's new, exciting narrative, and shining a spotlight on the people who are investing in Selma's present and future.
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In just the last few years, many downtown buildings have gone from vacant to vibrant. |
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Reaching out to young entrepreneurs
Michael Sneed held a meeting for youth who want to become "associate vendors" in spring/summer 2023 by checking out his new JoCo Ice Cart - pulled like a wagon, packs a battery-operated generator and holds 15 gallons of product. Young entrepreneurs will be able buy, sell & serve 5 flavors his Old Fashioned Ice Cream products and keep their profit. Watch the first 30 minutes of his presentation on his YouTube channel. Also, he's headed to Seattle, WA this fall to help educators set up a work-study program on appliance repair for young people!
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Wednesday, August 24
1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Selma Masonic Lodge
405 N Pollock St.
Click link to make an appointment. The need is urgent!
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on Jr Road at Exit 97 off I-95 in Selma!
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Selma Baptist Church will provide 100 box lunches for Selma Elementary School teachers, staff and custodians on Friday, August 26 at 11:30 am! If you'd like to donate or help serve, contact the church at (919) 965-3228. Thank you!
Johnston County Public Schools' character education word for the community:
(Doing your best in all situations)
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Activate Selma Fundraiser #1
50-50 Raffle Tickets!
$2 for 1, $5 for 3
Get them at your favorite shop in downtown Selma!
Drawing Nov. 9, 2022
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Activate Selma Fundraiser #2
Our New Logo T-shirts (front and back)!
$25 each
Pre-order at our Wed. or Thurs. meetings with your color, size, quantity
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Activate Selma co-founder Melissa Dooley is adding fresh content and photos to our website at www.ActivateSelmaNC.com. Take a look and if you're not listed as an activator, or if your information isn't current, let us know at activateselma@gmail.com!
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August Meetings and Events
Submit your events to the Johnston County Visitors Bureau!
August 21 - 2 to 4 pm, Music Bingo at Coffee on Raiford, an Activate Selma Community Event 123 N. Raiford Street.
August 22 - 6 pm Planning Board, Jernigan Building
August 24 - 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive at Selma Masonic Lodge, 405 N Pollock St. Click link to make an appointment. The need is urgent!
August 25 - Rockin' on Raiford street concert with Jim Quick & Coastline, sponsored by Selma Jewelry, Krab Kingz food truck starting at 5 pm, music 6 -9 pm. Family friendly game zone, bring a chair, no coolers allowed ... and online, 6 to 7:30 pm - online - How to Start a Small Business - Overview - Facilitated by Johnston Community College Small Business Center. Register here.
August 29 - 6 to 7:30 pm - online - How to Write a Business Plan - Facilitated by Johnston Community College Small Business Center. Register here.
August 30 - 6 to 7:30 pm - online - How to Find Customers Online - Marketing and Sales - Facilitated by Johnston Community College Small Business Center. Register here.
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The Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County Pageant is seeking contestants! Winner will be crowned during Railroad Days event! Contact Sergio Benitez at Sola Creations, 919-351-0120 or solacreations@icloud.com.
Application in English:
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Volunteer FOUR hours and get a FREE Railroad Days T-shirt! |
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Friday, Oct. 7 from 2 pm to 9 pm
Sat., Oct. 8 from 8 am to 9 pm
Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 9 pm
in downtown Selma. An estimated 5,000 people are expected to attend.
We need you and as many volunteers as you can gather to make this event a success!
Like and follow the Selma Railroad Days Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/srrdays
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Rainbow Childcare & Learning Center LLC |
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