Benson Chamber Newsletter

January 15-19, 2024 Happenings

Our 75th Annual Chamber Banquet is next Thursday night! Join us for a night of fun and refreshments on

February 1, 2024 from

5pm-9pm at Broadslab Distillery in Benson, NC

For more information and to register for the event

click the link here!

On January 18, we had the pleasure of attending an incredible ribbon cutting at One Life Natural Market in Dunn, NC.

The support displayed by not only one, but five different Chambers, was truly touching. Linda and her team went above and beyond to provide an exceptional atmosphere and showed their gratitude to each individual there. Witnessing the entire community unite was a beautiful sight and was an experience we will never forget.

Congratulations to One Life Natural Market on this well-deserved milestone! Here's to the future, filled with many more years of success.

Please welcome our NEWEST additions to the Chamber!

The Perfume Guy offers designer brand fragrances for both men and women at affordable prices! For more information, reach out to Rob at (919) 673-1985

Tina Bailey Consulting helps business owners and non-profit leaders take their businesses to the next level! She specializes in business audits, strategic planning, and marketing development. Reach out to her if you are looking for help with your business!

Halo Roofing and Renovations treats your home, like it's their home! As a family-owned business, they take pride in their work. Halo Roofing offers a variety of services, including roof replacement (residential and commercial), siding installation, and gutter installation. Give them a call today!

Congratulations to Denning Contracting Company on being selected for Business of the Week!

With more than 25 years of experience in the field, Blake Denning knows the industry. There's not challenge too big or too small for them! Whether you have a commercial or private project, they would love to meet all of your concrete needs. Contact them at (919) 894-8560 or at [email protected]

Our August-September Exterior Visual Improvement Award winner is:

ABC Store

Congratulations to our October Yard of the Month recipient!

Stay tuned for a new Yard of the Month starting in the spring - but in the meantime, stay warm in this cold, winter weather!

Congratulations to Be Known Beauty Bar

on their recent ribbon-cutting ceremony!

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Town of Benson News

IMPORTANT: ROUNDABOUT WORK NOTICE

NCDOT contractors are set to begin work on the new roundabout at the intersection of Main Street (NC50) and Wall Street (US301) in the coming weeks. Crews are expected to mobilize by January 30, 2024, but area fencing and minor prep work could take place the week prior at the intersection.

The intersection is scheduled to be fully closed beginning January 30 for 60 days to complete the roundabout. NCDOT will install detour signage around area to assist motorists in navigating around the work zone. Truck traffic will use I-40 and I-95. Local traffic will be directed onto Parrish and Church. Some portion of downtown parking will be affected at Benton Square and NAPA, however the remainder of downtown parking will still be useable during the intersection closure.

The Town of Benson will post additional updates and reminders on the roundabout work as necessary. From NCDOT on January 17, 2024:

"Our contractor intends to begin staging equipment and work zone signs on Jan. 30, but the intersection may not close on that date. We've also had to revise the commercial truck detour, due to the Hodges Chapel Road overpass closure for I-95 widening. Revised detour will be NC 27, NC 50, NC 242, I-40 and I-95. NCDOT held an open house in 2018 for this project to address a safety problem with crashes, and to improve traffic flow. These smaller roundabouts are easy to navigate, and commercial trucks are supposed to use the concrete apron in the center when traveling through them."

Each year the Linda Vann Lassiter Women's Society honors a philanthropist in Johnston County. The winner will be honored at an annual celebration.

The honor is awarded annually to an individual who has made a positive impact in our community through giving, and whose philanthropic leadership sets an inspiring example for all with regard to time, talents, and treasures.

Nominees must: reside in Johnston County; demonstrate a track record of charitable giving to one or more nonprofit organizations with a positive impact in the community; encourage, motivate, and inspire others to become philanthropic; volunteer and connect others to the organization through their passion; provide leadership and vision making them well-regarded in the community.

Submit your nominations for the 2024 Philanthropist of the Year now through March 31, 2024 here

The Town of Benson and the Benson Museum of Local History are excited to announce this year’s Black History honoree is Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Casandra Stack.

The Benson Museum of Local History’s 13th Annual Black History Month Celebration honoring Casandra Stack will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3pm at the Barn at Broadslab. The event is free and open to the public.

This is your special invitation to Celebrate the Night in Black & White for Harbor. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 6pm is the big night!

Sponsorships are on sale now - get yours before they are all gone! See the information above for sponsorship levels. This is the Harbor's biggest fundraiser of the year - and it's also an amazing evening of dinner, cocktails and dancing the night away to North Tower Band. Plus, a Silent Auction and more! The fun starts at 6pm, and will be held at The Farm on 42, 1075 Lynch Rd. in Selma, NC.

Tickets go on sale to the public on January 22, 2024, so secure your table by purchasing your sponsorships now!

Click here to purchase your tickets for sponsorship today

NEW Advertisement Opportunity!

Johnston Now Magazine will produce a special publication in 2024, serving as a dining guide for Johnston County. This glossy magazine will publish in March and 10,000 copies will be distributed throughout the year, reaching both residents and visitors alike. A website will accompany the print edition.