Check Out JOCO WORKS, Learn About the JCVB's Angel Tree, and Find Your Discount for the Christmas Jubilee!

November 17, 2019

A Moment with Mike

Featured Event

The JOCO WORKS Career Expo kicked off today at Johnston Community College with nearly 2,000 of Johnston County’s eighth graders in attendance.

The event is an industry-led collaborative supported by education, business, civic, and government partners created to meet the Johnston County workforce needs of the future.

“JOCO WORKS is a large collaborative effort. More than 13 organizations in Johnston County had to come together to help present this opportunity to our eighth graders,” said Mike Mancuso, President and CEO of Triangle East Chamber of Commerce.

More than 70 companies from 10 different fields including Agriculture; Biotechnology; Construction; Healthcare; Hospitality, Tourism and Retail; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Public Works and Safety; Transportation; and Workforce Resources, participated in the two-day hands-on event (Nov. 14-15), with huge collaboration from across the county including Johnston Community College, Johnston County Public Schools, and the business community.

“I'm honored to be part of this,” said Mancuso. “To see all of these organizations working together for the good of the county and for the good of our youth is just a phenomenal experience.” TO READ MORE DETAILS, CLICK HERE !

Chamber News & Events

Chamber Night at the Christmas Jubilee!

Make Live at the Rudy a part of YOUR family's holiday celebration this year! On December 13th, Chamber members can enjoy the show with a $5 discount on adult and teen tickets...and kids are FREE! Just call the box office at 919-202-9927 and let them know you are a Triangle East Chamber member. We hope to see you there!

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Member Benefit

Local News

Angel Tree Drop-Off Week Begins December 2nd!

A note from the Johnston County Visitors Bureau

We are excited to be supporting the Angel Tree Project again this year which is organized by the Johnston County Department of Social Services. Each year the Angel Tree helps to provide Christmas gifts to children in the foster care system (150+), participants in the Adolescent Parenting Program (80+), as well as families who contact them requesting help due to financial need.

Follow this link to see a list of items for children in need this Christmas. Please email or give us a call at 919-989-8687 to let us know which child or items you would like to cover and we will put your name next to them on the list. Angel Tree items may be dropped off at the JCVB office between December 2 ^nd and 6 ^th . We will have Christmas treats for you to enjoy as you drop off the items.

If anyone would rather donate by giving a check it can be made out to “Johnston County Department of Social Services” with “Angel Tree Project” on the memo line. DSS will use these funds to purchase any gifts that were not donated and be sure that each child receives something for Christmas.

Thanks for helping spread some Christmas joy!

Uptown Selma Business Partnership Hosts Meeting on Nov. 19th

The Uptown Selma Business Partnership cordially invites you to attend a meeting to discuss the Selma Business District. The Town seeks your input, ideas, and suggestions regarding the current conditions, and future plans for improvements. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19th, at 6 PM at the Selma Civic Center. Please RSVP with Colleen Rumler at 919-965-5561.

Education News

Support Johnston Community College During Giving Tuesday!

Johnston Community College will be participating in Giving Tuesday with a two-week giving campaign to support the College and its students. The campaign will begin on Tuesday, November 19 and run through Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019. All JCC alumni, employees and friends are encouraged to show your support and make a gift to Invest in Bright Futures at http://www.johnstoncc.edu/foundation/giving.aspx . Contact the JCC Foundation office at (919) 209-2222 for more information.

Selma Elementary Needs Help with Their Holiday Meal!

Selma Elementary is planning a community Holiday Meal for their students and families on December 14. Their goal is to "send the message that in Selma, we are all part of one big family!" Through fellowship and engagement, Selma Elementary wants to "open the door to strong relationships and deep connections". This is how WE can help: provide trays of salad items or bread, provide paper products (plates, napkins, cups, etc), holiday themed decorations, donating gift cards or prizes for raffles/contests, and monetary donations. If you can help with this, please email or contact Elizabeth Ashley by November 22nd!

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