What a fast and furious February we had! We had a great time networking at events hosted by Easter Seals UCP, Chesapeake Regional Primary Care, Sentara Therapy Center, and Chick-Fil-A. March promises to be just as busy. You won’t want to miss any of these great events:

In a continuous expansion of our marketing efforts, the Chamber works with Livability Media to promote the Elizabeth City area online, in print, and via social media. This effort includes the print and digital versions of Livability Elizabeth City, North Carolina magazine. A Livability Media representative will contact you soon to discuss how your business can participate in this program and gain year-round exposure to a vital target audience.

The Chamber’s Education Committee will host our annual Job Shadow Day Event for local 8 ^th graders on March 25. If your business is interested in hosting a tour for this event, please contact us. Education Sponsors Sylvan Learning Center and Elizabeth City State University, and Event Sponsors McDonald’s and Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC, make this event possible.

The Chamber’s Legislative Committee is seeking new members for 2020. If you are interested in joining this committee, which will host a Candidate Forum later this year, please contact me for details!

Serving you,

Holly Staples

February is already a short month but leap year provided us with an additional day to enjoy it. For the second year in a row it was monsoon season here in the Harbor of Hospitality. Oh, and Winter finally showed her fury with the forecasted snowmaggedon at the end of the month. Weather aside, I do consider us blessed that we are not once again dealing with another government lapse in appropriation. All seven local commands joined together this year for a watch party to view the Commandant’s State of the Coast Guard Address. Well over 600 Coast Guards members, civilians, dependents, retirees and several members of the Elizabeth City community attended the event on February 20th at ECSU’s K.E. White center. VADM Michael McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support along with RADM Keith Smith, Commander Fifth District hosted the event and participated in an extensive Q&A following the Commandant’s speech. In celebration of Black History Month, BASE Elizabeth City’s Special Emphasis Program hosted a highly successful event with Master Chief (ret) Tyrone Anderson Jr, Master Chief (ret) Lisa Spotwood, BM1 (ret) Clarence Neely and SK2/GS14 (ret) James Wimbish as guest speakers. Master Chief (ret) Spotwood became the first African-American female Master Chief Food Service Specialist when she was advanced to E-9 in August of 2004. As we head into March, we will all hope to see some better (warmer) weather as we prepare for another big transfer season. 

CAPT Randy Meador

Hopeline's Clothesline Thrift Store is moving! By March 1st, you can find us at 1755 Weeksville Rd. (formerly the Family Dollar across from ECSU next to Kathy's Kreations). To prepare for the transition, we can no longer accept donations at our "old" location, but we are calling on the community to help us to "Stock the Store" at our new location beginning February 15th. Volunteers are also needed to help with the move and to set up in our new location. Please call Clothesline at 338-3107 for more information. All proceeds from Hopeline's Clothesline Thrift Store support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence at Albemarle Hopeline, Inc.

This year will be especially significant when it comes to honoring and remembering our comrades. Countless commemorations will document the end of World War II, which of course occurred 75 years ago this year.

While many of the heroes of that war have passed on, there are still some who walk with us, from those who endured the attack on Pearl Harbor to those who braved the cold at the Battle of the Bulge to those who exacted revenge on Japan, we will pay tribute to their sacrifice and others who secured victory for America and its allies.

Call Me, I have a Post for you

Skip Rapp

District 1 Commander

The American Legion Department of NC

252 562 5196

Historic church for rent off of McMorrine Street in Elizabeth City.

Meeting space with bathroom and full kitchen also available.

Rent by the hour or day.

For more information contact Christ Church at 252.338.1686.

Carpentry work, custom fences decks, remodeling,

and free estimates!

Are you wanting a new custom fence or deck built? Maybe you want a pergola or new shed. Call an experienced carpenter today. We have over 30 years of experience in all types of construction and remodeling. 

We work in the Virginia Beach surrounding area and north eastern North Carolina including the OBX. As always the first estimate is free, so call Chuck Newcomb today to set up an appointment. 252-267-7445 or visit our Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/Deckguy/

Save the Date

 Annual Golf Tournament 

April 24th, 2020

YMCA at The Pines 

For more information contact 

Judy Stallings,  

Education Foundation Community Liaison  

contact@theeducationfoundation

 (252) 404-2334

For all of your Industrial & Construction needs, stop by Fastenal in Elizabeth City, NC located in the Kennix Shopping Plaza.

 We are located next to Earthstone at 1245A US HWY 17 South and can provide many of needs same day or next day.

Sort-A-Rama

April 5, 2020

The “Sort-A-Rama” food packaging is a half-day volunteer service event jam-packed with energy, networking and team-building!

Sort-A-Rama offers congregations, businesses, civic organizations and students a fun, meaningful opportunity to combine volunteerism and team building to strengthening community relationships by bagging food for distribution to hungry families living in northeastern North Carolina.

Location: ECSU Vaughan Center

Sunday, April 5th, 2 PM - 6 PM

https://afoodbank.org/events/sortarama/

To volunteer contact Brian Gray at  [email protected]  or call 252-335-4035, ext. 113

Empty Bowls of the Albemarle

May 12th & 13th 2020

Empty Bowls combines hunger-relief efforts with the amazing pottery of local artisans and arts education programs. Guests take home a one-of-kind piece of pottery and enjoy a delicious soup lunch.

Location: Museum of the Albemarle

May 12th & 13th

https://afoodbank.org/events/emptybowls/

contact Brian Gray at   [email protected]   or call 252-335-4035, ext. 113

Fortress Wood Products® is a leader in building customer loyalty and successes by combining teamwork, exceptional service, innovation, and professionalism balanced with quality, trust and integrity.

Fortress Wood can provide timely and consistent shipping and delivery for all of your treated wood product needs.

To find a dealer near you, head to our website or call 1-800-BUY-FORT. Follow us on social media @Fortresswood.

Is your company struggling to find high-quality employees? Let Global Recruiters Network of Elizabeth City take over the search for you. GRN of EC will partner with you to deliver superior talent to your organization. We identify and recruit passive candidates - individuals that are top performers but may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.



Learn more today by visiting  www.grnelizabethcity.com

or call our office at (252) 331-2775.

  LegalShield is a pioneer in providing legal plans for over 45 years. Our mission for over 45 years has been a straightforward, practical approach. In a perfect world, you'd never need a lawyer, but in an unpredictable world it helps to have a team of lawyers on your side. LegalShield has made smart legal coverage simple - in the form of accessible, affordable, full-service coverage.

 

Because the law can be complicated and life can be unpredictable, with LegalShield you are covered 24/7/365 at the touch of a button with our amazing app that you can download right to your phone. Once you sign up, you can sit back, relax and know you are covered by an entire firm.

 

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For more information contact Barbara Hendrickson at 703-901-9200.

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Sales Agent of the Month is Janet Lane: Janet is a native of Elizabeth City and has been in real estate for over 13 years. She is familiar with all the neighborhoods and has the ability to assist you in selecting the best home for your family's needs. Janet uses the newest internet marketing tools to depict your property to the broadest possible range of qualified buyers. Janet genuinely listens to her clients needs and wants and works tirelessly on their behalf.

Listing Agent of the Month is  Gardner-Wilson Team - Diana Gardner and Terry Wilson: Diana holds several real estate designations and certifications and has spent over a decade working to secure the right property for buyers or secure an offer quickly for sellers. Originally from NJ, Diana is a graduate of Rutgers University. Diana devotes time to community groups and has held numerous positions on local non-profit boards.Terry is a lifelong resident of Elizabeth City and served 4 years active duty in the US Coast Guard.  Terry will guide you through a move that is a smooth and memorable experience! She is completely dedicated to being there every step of the way for you with customized, personal, efficient and friendly service. Diana and Terry will assist you in locating your next home and providing answers to your questions about life in Northeastern NC!   

The Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS installed the following officers for the 2020 Board of Directors: Diana Gardner, President, Terry Wilson, Vice President, Rita Devereaux, Secretary/ Treasurer, Ron Rose, and Judith Monks, Directors. At the installation meeting, AAAR hosted an auction to benefit Kids First which raised over $4,000 for the non-profit.



Photo: From left to right: Josh Tunnell, a past president, Diana Gardner President, Terry Wilson, President Elect, Rita Devereaux, Secretary/Treasurer and Ron Rose, Director

At Tina's Nail Salon, we take things seriously. We value our customers' feelings. We are keeping our place of business clean by sanitizing and using the latest state of the art building code ventilation system for fumes. Most of all, we treat our customers with great respect! 

Tina's Nail Salon

252-331-2424

1008 Halstead Blvd. Unit F

Elizabeth City NC 27909

     VectorCSP is a federal contracting small business based out of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We help our nation's military and government leaders realize the Cost, Schedule, and Performance goals of their organizations through our expert integrated logistics, engineering, training, and strategic program management support.

VectorCSP is always seeking highly qualified candidates possessing strong backgrounds in Acquisitions, Engineering Management, Integrated Logistics, Project Management, Military Aviation and Naval Engineering.

To apply, please go to  https://vectorcsp.applicantpro . com/

For assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department by telephone at (252)-338-4255 or by email,  [email protected]  

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Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce