Archive for October, 2008

How to Get Involved with the Christmas Parade
October 21, 2008

The 2009 Sanford Christmas Parade will be here before you know it!  I know lots of folks are excited to be a part of this 58 year tradition, so I’m telling you everything you need to know!
For participating as a Parade Friend, a Media Sponsor, Band Sponsor or to buy a Float, download this form [...]

Christmas Parade Coming!
October 20, 2008

Chamber Chat
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Do you feel that chill in the morning air? Feels like fall to me. I’m not trying to rush the seasons but before you know it, Christmas will be here. This coming week at the Chamber will start a fast-paced 30 days as we begin preparing for the Sanford Christmas [...]

Business After Hours: Sanford Contractors
October 16, 2008

Thanks to our friends at Sanford Contractors for hosting this month’s Business After Hours.  They had a nice crowd come out to visit and network in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.  But mostly, everyone there wanted to win the $500!!  Congrats to Sam Sillaman of All Digital Printing for taking home the prize!!

Learn how to lead meetings and win $500 bucks!
October 13, 2008

Well, not at the same time, but on the same day!  This Wednesday, you can come to our Lunch and Learn seminar: Leading Meetings So Your Audience Will Follow.  Great if you’re the person running meetings.  Also great if you’re the person sitting in the meeting and would like to share some helpful tips to [...]

More Photos From the Tourney
October 10, 2008

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Oh, Are They?
October 9, 2008

Yesterday, the Chamber hosted the annual Hal T. Siler Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament at Carolina Trace Country Club.  Our tournament sponsor this year was Central Carolina Hospital, hence the surgical garb seen in the above photo.
The tournament was a great success thanks to our sponsors, Carolina Trace Country Club, the players, our Chamber Ambassadors and [...]

It’s Here!!!
October 3, 2008

LAUNCH!!!
October 2, 2008

Today is the day and we can hardly believe it!  Bundle up the kids, TiVo the Vice Presidential Debate, put whatever projects you have on hold…do whatever it takes to Be There tonight for the unveiling of the new community brand!!!

Do We Stack Up To The Competition?
October 1, 2008

Whew! What a week. Part of the Chamber leadership team visited Wilson County, NC on Tuesday while Jennifer and Pat worked on last minute details of the 2nd Century brand launch.
Our trip to Wilson, which had been scheduled for some time, was an eye-opener. Jennifer Lantz, Wilson’s EDC director, gave [...]