November - Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Newsletter: November 2015
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
Why Should
You
Join?
• Networking
• Visibility
• Credibility
• Advertising Opportunities
• Community Advocacy
• Community Involvement
• and much more!
Our
Mission:
To improve
the economic climate
of Carteret County.
Our
Vision:
Carteret County:
The most desirable location
for business and leisure
in North Carolina.
Contact
Us:
801 Arendell Street
Suite 1
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-6350
(800) NCCOAST
Fax (252) 726-3505
[email protected]
www.nccoastchamber.com
Benefits of Membership
Jamie Dickinson-Price (right) of Jame’s Clothing Boutique in Morehead City recently welcomed Chamber members to her retail store to celebrate the addition of “Earla,” Jamie’s new, pop-up boutique truck with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. She is being congratulated here by Kyle
Lagos of Spinnaker’s Reach Realty.
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Chamber News
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Chamber thanks Membership Campaign sponsors
Thanks to the sponsors of the 2015 Membership
Campaign of the Carteret County Chamber of
Commerce. They are: Atlantis Lodge; Bob
Upchurch Appraisals; Debbie Fisher – Mary Kay
Cosmetics and Office Fusion Solutions; Morton
Water; Nancy Elberson – LegalShield; and “Sea of
Greed” Book.
(Included this month and next are Member MiniSpotlights on these businesses.)
Sherri & Tom Morton
Morton Water is a locally owned company providing water wells and water treatment systems for
16 years. “We service all of eastern North Carolina
with the knowledge, experience and equipment to
handle any water project, residential or commercial,”
said Tom Morton. “Combining our knowledge of
water well systems with a new level of intelligent
water treatment systems from Water-Right, we have
the advantage to meet all of your water needs.”
“Water-Right softens hard water and removes iron,
manganese and sulfur without chemicals. WaterRight offers high-quality drinking water systems that
provide sparkling clear water where it’s needed the
most – right from your tap. Since 1963, people like
you have looked to Water-Right for their water treatment needs. If you have questions as to the quality
of your water, contact Jim Henderson, your WaterRight professional.”
Morton Water is located at 117 Turners Dairy
Road, Morehead City. Call 222-0513.
cartels.
This is the only occasion where a head of state
has been prosecuted in a federal court like any other
criminal. For book orders, contact Aurelia Sands at
(850) 375-9161 or aurelia@deerhawkpublications.
com.
Re-released by Deer
Hawk Publications,
“Sea of Greed”
Book by Douglas
McCullough and Les
Pendleton is based on
the true story behind
the arrest of Manuel
Noriega and the
invasion of Panama.
McCullough, a former
U.S. Attorney, proseLucci & Doug McCullough
cuted a sophisticated
group of drug smugglers and money-launderers that
had successfully gained access into Texas, North
Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky and Michigan, amassing more than $50 million, which was placed in
Panamanian banks with Noriega’s assistance.
The investigation and apprehension of these smugglers eventually led to the exposure of Noriega as a
drug lord and money launderer despite the fact that
on occasion he provided intelligence to the CIA and
DEA and received an award from President Reagan.
A conspiracy spanned this hemisphere, stretching
from Colombia to the Grand Caymans, Jamaica and
the United States; involved were local politicians,
businessmen, celebrities and entertainment agents
as well as Noriega and members of Colombian drug
Debbie Fisher
is an Independent
Mary Kay
Cosmetics Sales
Director whose main
focus is your skin.
Mary Kay Skincare
is the Number One
brand of skincare
in the United States
Debbie Fisher and son, Alex Fisher
for 17 years in a
row. Debbie enthusiastically pampers you and builds
a relationship with you for life. Call 646-3869 to
make your special appointment with Debbie today.
Office Fusion Solutions is a one-of-a-kind
company that is a one-stop shop for all your small
business needs. “We are bonded and everything is
confidential, plus we have 30 years’ experience in
business and accounting,” Debbie said. “OFS does
accounting, bookkeeping, financial reports, payroll,
taxes, tax returns – personal and corporate, plus
homeowner association management, commercial
cleaning and Spanish translation.”
“Additionally, we are the official TSA site for
TWIC cards to get on all the ports in the United
States, hazmat fingerprinting and TSA Pre Check.
Let OFS give you an estimate today, so you can concentrate on your customers.” Call 247-9548.
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Leadership Carteret 2016 starts January 12 & 13
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
continues to accept applications for the Leadership
Carteret 2016 program.
“This is an ideal investment for newcomers to the
county, for individuals who desire to become more
involved in civic affairs and those who aspire to
become community leaders,” said Susan McNamara
of the Chamber.
The Leadership Carteret Kickoff Reception is
at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, at Chamber headquarters, and the class will meet for 10 consecutive
Wednesdays, from January 13-March 16.
“Participants will learn all about the history of the
county and the present-day issues that are important to the Chamber and our communities,” she said.
“Class members learn from business leaders, decision makers and key government leaders.
“We visit places off the beaten path and behind the
scenes, in order to give the participants an experience they will never forget.”
Tuition is $415 for Chamber members and $525 for others. The class is limited to 35 participants.
To inquire about an application form, contact Susan McNamara at (252) 726-6350 or [email protected]. The application deadline is Friday, November 20.
Henry Kahen
Anne Schrott
Mandy Vick
Here are three of the 2016 Leadership Carteret Steering Committee members who are serving as facilitators for the
10-week program.
“One And Done: Celebration!”
is the theme for the 2015 Fall
Membership Campaign at the
Carteret County Chamber of
Commerce.
“If each campaign volunteer
recruits just one new member
between October 19-30, we will be
successful,” said Julie Naegelen,
who is the Chamber’s Director,
Membership Services.
“The more participants the
better. Simply invite people you
know and do business with to join
the Chamber.
“We can help you show prospective members ‘16
good reasons’ why it pays off to be a Chamber member.”
“The Chamber speaks as the ‘Voice of Business’
on important issues and advocates a pro-business
legislative agenda,” Naegelen said. “Additionally,
each and every Chamber function
presents you with networking
opportunities to make new business contacts.
“Membership is a low-cost
investment that can lead to greater exposure and visibility for any
business, no matter how large
or how small. The Chamber is
the one organization in Carteret
County that promotes business
interests in all our communities.”
All who join during the campaign will be recognized at a New
Members Reception, beginning
at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, in the Chamber
Conference Room, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City.
For full details, contact Julie Naegelen at 7266350 or [email protected].
Member Spotlight:
Cousins Bed and Breakfast
specializes in ‘southern hospitality’
Think Cousins Bed and Breakfast in Beaufort.
Think Cousin Martha’s Collection of Art, Spices
and Gifts in Beaufort.
“We offer a variety of services,” say the innkeepers, Martha and Elmo Barnes. Cousins Bed and
Breakfast offers southern hospitality, great breakfasts
and lots of stories related by Martha and Elmo.
“If our bed and breakfast guests need gluten free,
we offer that in our breakfast, as well as catering
additionally to whatever dietary needs they may
have.” Elmo’s spices trademark name, “Satan’s
Breath,” comes in a variety of flavors…specializing
in “hot” but not limited to “hot.”
His spices have won him awards, and his recipes
have won him a cooking spot on PBS. When he sells
you a spice, he will also give you one of his recipes
to try. The spices do not contain MSG and only a
few of them contain salt.
“He mixes them here in his kitchen, and also
offers you samples to taste or smell so you can
decide which to buy,” Martha says. “If you are
allergic to some ingredient, he will work with you
to omit that from the spice formula. In addition to
his spices, he makes great hot peanuts. If you need
a gift of spices, coffee or peanuts, we will ship them
for you.
“If you would like to offer someone a gift certificate to stay at the Bed and Breakfast, we can handle
that for you. The Art Gallery at Cousin Martha’s
offers art by Michael Nardozzi and jewelry by Kim
Hocutt.
“We laughingly say that we are the only bed and
breakfast where you may shop in your nightgown or
PJs (but best done while the other guests are sleeping).”
Check out the website at Cousins Bed and
Breakfast.com or SatansBreath.com.
“Come on by and visit with us. We’d love to chat
with you,”
Martha
says.
Cousins
Bed and
Breakfast
is located at 305
Turner St.,
Beaufort.
Call 7283917.
Martha & Elmo Barnes
Christina Fulcher of First Citizens Bank (left), who is a
member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, is shown
here with Rebecca Cole of Jame’s Clothing Boutique.
Every Chamber event is a networking opportunity.
Plan to attend
2016 Crystal Ball
Save the date: The Carteret County Chamber of
Commerce presents its annual Crystal Ball Saturday,
January 23, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic
Beach Oceanfront Hotel, 2717 W. Fort Macon Road,
Atlantic Beach.
Look for more details in next month’s newsletter.
MAC hosts
November 13 Service
Person Luncheon
The John C. Beitz Service Person of the Quarter
Luncheon, presented by the Military Affairs
Committee of the Carteret County Chamber
Commerce, is at 12 noon Friday, November 13.
The luncheon location is the Crystal Coast Civic
Center in Morehead City. Food will be provided by
Fat Fellas BBQ & Grille. Open to Chamber members and their guests. The cost to attend is $10.
Advance registration is required, because seating is
limited. Call the Chamber at 726-6350.
The MAC will recognize a distinguished service
member from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
Point, the Coast Guard and the Army Reserve.
Chamber members are invited to contribute three
identical gifts for the honorees. To participate, contact Susan McNamara at susan@nccoastchamber.
com.
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Chamber offers ‘16 reasons’ to join
during Membership Campaign
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Chamber presents Skilled Trades Professional Awards
Each year since 2005, the Carteret County Chamber of
Commerce has saluted men and women in the county who
“work with their hands and their heads” to make things
better.
They are the “Skilled Trades Professionals of the Year.”
The 2015 award winners are Sherman Walton of
Carteret Health Care in Morehead City and Mary
Sherwood of Creative Wood in Newport.
“They are the ‘sure thing’ when it comes to doing their
jobs with professionalism to satisfy their customers,”
said Kerry Youngblood, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of
Directors.
Dr. Youngblood, who is President of Carteret
Community College, began his career as a certified welder and remains a vocal proponent of vocational education.
“Skilled trades jobs cannot be out-sourced. They are
critical to all sectors of our local economy. Skilled trades
professionals make an enormous contribution to our society, and trades professionals and craftsmen/craftswomen
are compensated well.”
Sherman Walton has been employed for more than
19 years as a plumber at Carteret Health Care (formerly
Carteret General Hospital). He’s a 200 percent kind of
guy, says Tye Frost, Director of Engineering at Carteret
Health Care.
“Sherman is a super plumber…but much more. He has
taken on additional responsibilities and has learned the
facilities’ infrastructure – electrical plant, fire alarm system, sprinkler system, chill water plant operations, boiler
plant operations and HVAC for the entire setting, including the Operating Room and clean rooms. He can rebuild
any piece of equipment…nothing is beyond his abilities,”
Frost said.
“Sherman’s goal is to deliver support to the staff, giv-
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2 more dates are on
2015 BAH calendar:
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce presents two more Business After Hours events in 2015.
They are scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m., and admission
is $5 and a business card.
“Plan to join us Thursday, November 12, at J &
S Nursery/J & S Landscape & Design in Newport,”
said the Chamber’s Julie Naegelen.
“And then, we will celebrate the holiday season
Tuesday, December 1, at DoubleTree by Hilton
Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Atlantic Beach.”
Those who pay in advance at Chamber headquarters, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City, will have their
printed name badges ready to be picked up at the
registration station when they arrive.
If it’s more convenient, call 726-6350 and charge
it with MasterCard or VISA.
Please, no children. Business After Hours is
restricted to adults only. The minimum age is 21.
ing whatever they
need to care for
patients no matter
what is asked,
no matter what
day of the week
and no matter
what time of day.
His specialty is
focusing on ways
to avoid future
problems; he constantly inspects
equipment for
preventative
maintenance and
looks for solutions to ensure
that patients are
as comfortable as
possible,” Frost
said.
“Beyond his
Sherman Walton of Carteret Health
technical skills,
Care (Photo courtesy of Carteret
you might find
Sherman repair- Health Care)
ing a boiler, adjusting the temperature in a patient’s room
to cool it down or handling a sink that just won’t cut off,”
Frost said. “Sherman always gets the job done. Staff and
patients frequently mention him by name as having given
200 percent toward a job.”
Mary Sherwood “knows furniture and wood,” said
friend and customer Pam Hanson, who is Carteret
County’s Clerk of Court. “It’s in her genes. He father
Nominations invited for
major awards
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is
now accepting nominations for two of its major
awards – the Arnold Murray Small Business Person
of the Year Award and for the Joan Huss Pulley
Award for Public Service.
Separate nomination forms are required and are
now available at the Chamber, 801 Arendell St.,
Morehead City. For information, call 726-6350 or
go to www.nccoastchamber.com. The deadline for
nominations is Friday, December 4.
“Our Chamber has been honoring the Small
Business Person of the Year since 1990,” said Chair
Kerry Youngblood. “This award goes to a small
business owner who has made extraordinary contributions to the community. Only Chamber members
are eligible.”
The Joan Huss Pulley Award is sponsored by Duke
Energy. It is not necessary for the nominee to be a
Chamber member or a Duke Energy customer. The
selection will be based on “outstanding civic participation, achievements and contributions.”
The recipients will be recognized at the Crystal
Ball on January 23.
was a carpenter/furniture refinisher and her mother was
“an antique person.”
When Mary’s father died, she was 18 years old and
took over
the business.
Creative
Wood has
not only survived, it has
thrived under
Mary’s leadership and
guidance,
Hanson said.
Creative
Wood now
Mary Sherwood of Creative Wood (Photo by
has six
Dan Williams)
full-time
employees
and numerous sub-contractors.
Mary took advantage of the free training workshops
and seminars offered in the evenings through the Carteret
Community College Small Business Center to learn how
to improve her business.
“Her dedication and drive to succeed epitomize what
small business is all about,” Hanson said. “She’s the best
there is at furniture refinishing, but Mary also creates
beautiful and practical wooden bowls and other artistic
creations out of wood that make great gifts. You will see
her supporting local home and garden shows or festivals
as a vendor.
“In her personal life, Mary devotes what spare time she
has to local ministry by delivering meals to shut-ins and
teaching soap making to those in recovery. She makes us
proud,” Hanson concluded.
Debbie Fisher is
Ambassador of the Month
The Ambassador of the Month for
August at the Carteret County Chamber
of Commerce is Debbie Fisher, who is a
Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics
as well as owner of Office Fusion
Solutions and the Professional Business
Center.
“Ambassadors are awarded points each month for carrying out their assorted duties,” said Julie Naegelen, who
is the Chamber’s staff liaison to the Ambassadors Club.
“Debbie works hard to represent the Chamber out in the
community, and she faithfully makes dozens of one-onone contacts with fellow Chamber members each month.
We treasure her dedication, the assistance she provides to
others and her ability to persuade Chamber members to
participate in the various Chamber events and programs.
“She attends almost all Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Ceremonies and Business After Hours functions.
“Remarkably, this is the 36th time that Debbie has
earned the Ambassador of the Month title since 2006, and
she has been the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year for
six of the past seven years. She is also a member of the
Chamber’s Board of Directors.
To inquire about becoming a Chamber Ambassador,
contact Julie Naegelen at 726-6350 or [email protected].
Thanks to Family Tire & Auto Service for sponsoring the September 17 Business After Hours function.
About 120 members of the Carteret County
Chamber of Commerce and their guests enjoyed the
networking.
Julie Naegelen of the Chamber said: “We always
enjoy the hospitality shown by Family Tire’s management and employee team. They are gracious and
generous hosts, and we value their commitment to
our community.” Food was provided by Outback
Steakhouse.
Family Tire & Auto Service is located at 5429 US
70 West, Morehead City. Call 240-2555.
All photos were taken by Dan Williams of the
Chamber’s Board of Directors.
(Look for coverage of the October 15 Business
After Hours at the North Carolina Maritime Museum
in Beaufort in next month’s newsletter.)
Larry Camp, Ellen Spitler and J.T. Bried, all of 70 West
Marina
Family Tire & Auto Service sponsored Business After Hours
September 17. Hosts included Dave Bucher, Denny Bucher
and Donny Moore.
Gigi & Bob Linder, both of SCORE, Joan Lamson and
Charlie Brown posed for this group photo at Business After
Hours.
Gina Wright of Interior Essentials, Dawn Barnes of Realty
World First Coast Realty and Al Ebron of Coastal NC Coffee
News
Chelsea Cummins and Hannah Ford, both of MoreHair City
Salon & Spa, are pictured at the Family Tire & Auto Service
Business After Hours event with Chamber Ambassador of
the Month Debbie Fisher (right).
Chamber Treasurer John Hagle and Cheryl Mansfield of
Edward Jones – Bowie Martin
The place to go to buy or sell
a business
Call Sunbelt
Morehead City, NC
(252) 222-0001
Visit us on the web
www.sunbeltnc.com
Members of this happy foursome are: Charlotte Bourdeau
of Anytime Fitness, Peggy Brown of the Carteret Arts
Forum, Chamber Board member Vernon Small and Chamber
Chair Kerry Youngblood of Carteret Community College.
Wanted: Business After
Hours hosts and sponsors
There will be 13 Business After Hours dates on
the 2016 calendar of the Carteret County Chamber of
Commerce, and members are able to apply to host and
sponsor these events. For more information contact Julie
Naegelen at 726-6350 or [email protected].
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120 attend Business After Hours
at Family Tire & Auto Service
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Membership Renewals
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The following Chamber members renewed their membership between
09/09/2015 and 10/07/2015.
Addy’s Jewelry and Specialties
All American Pest Control, LLC
Andrew Roby, Inc.
Arendell Room
Atlantic Beach Surf Shop Inc.
Atlantis Lodge
Banks, Gray & Crumpler, PLLC
BeachCare Urgent and Family Medical
Center, PLLC
Beaufort Vision Clinic
Beaufort Yacht Sales
Bluewater Real Estate - Susan Goines
Boardwalk Screen Printing: Embroidery
Bradford H. Piner, CPA, PA
Breakthrough Physical Therapy
Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Brown & Curtis Home Services, LLC
Bunn & Company, LLC
Cap’n Willis Seafood
Captain Stacy Fishing Center &
Headboats
Carolina Home and Garden, Inc.
Carolina Pain Center, P.C.
Carteret Community College Foundation,
Inc.
Carteret County
Carteret County Public School System
Carteret Crossing, LLC
Carteret Health Care
Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative
Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real
Estate
Channel Marker Restaurant
Christoph H. Hintze Drafting Service
Clamdigger Inn
Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant
Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
PLLC
Coastal Image Photography
Comprehensive Dental Center
Country Club Apartments
Cousins Bed and Breakfast
Creative Wood, Ltd.
Croatan Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center
Crow’s Nest Yacht Club
Crystal Coast Gymnastics
Crystal Coast Unity Church
D P Jewelry Designs
Dudley’s Marina, Inc.
Duocraft Cabinets
Edward Jones Investments - Bowie
Martin
First Bank
First Citizens Bank
First Flight Federal Credit Union
Fleet Readiness Center East
Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant
Fort Macon Marina
Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron
Four Seasons Heating and Cooling Inc.
Friends of Fort Macon
Fudge Factory
Great Windows
H & H Electric Service, Inc.
H & R Block
Harris Law Firm, PLLC
Hurst Realty
J.R. Dunn Jewelers
John E. Hagle
Kinetico Advanced Water Systems, Inc.
LegalShield
Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
Mac Daddy’s
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Debbie Fisher, Sales
Director
maurices, Inc.
Maxwell Decor and Design
McGladrey LLP
Medical Park Pharmacy
Melaleuca
Morehead City Country Club
Movement Mortgage
Movement Mortgage - Emerald Isle
Necaise Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
Newport Pig Cookin’
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Olympus Dive Center
Parker Buick GMC, Inc.
Pay Period, LLC
PotashCorp-Aurora
Ray Harris
RuckerJohns Restaurant
Sandi’s Beachwear
Sound Furniture & Appliance
Sports Center of Morehead, Inc
Stamper’s Jewelers
Star Hill Golf Club
The Cabinet Lady, Inc.
The UPS Store
The Whaler Inn Beach Club
The Wine Store
Tiller School of Carteret County
TMX Shipping Company
Toastmasters-Morehead City
Town of Atlantic Beach
Town of Cedar Point
Town of Emerald Isle
Town of Indian Beach
Town of Morehead City
Towne Insurance - The Clement Companies
Trent, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
Veneer Technologies, Inc.
W. D. Short, DMD, PA
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Water World
Wellons Enterprises
William’s Floorcovering & Interiors
Williams Hardware
Coming next month:
Member Spotlight:
Olde Towne Electric:
‘Quality and Dependability’
Olde Towne Electric (OTE) is a full-service electrical contractor serving all of
Carteret County since 1997. It is a family-owned and operated business based in
Beaufort. OTE works in both residential and commercial applications.
Owners Ben and Jennifer Day say: “Our dedicated teams of knowledgeable
electricians are here to help you from start to finish on any electrical project.
Whether you are looking to renovate your current home or start from scratch
on a new construction home, we are willing and able to meet all your electrical
needs.”
“OTE offers free estimates and informed advice from our field electricians.
We also offer 24-hour emergency service so ‘you’re never left in the dark.’
“We specialize in creating your dream in lights, from boatlifts and stair lights
to custom kitchens and flawless chandeliers. OTE is happy to be there for all
your lighting needs.”
Ben studied at the Newport News
Shipbuilding Apprentice School in
Virginia and is a Master Electrician.
Jennifer is also a graduate of the
Apprentice School as an Inside
Machinist. She worked as an electrician on board an aircraft carrier
while going to school to earn an
associate’s degree as a registered
nurse.
Their daughter, Jaclyn, and husband Lee Oglesby, alumni of Barton
College, are both involved in the
OTE business. Jaci holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from East
Carolina University. The couple has
a daughter, Ella, born in 2011, who Ben & Jennifer Day
holds the title of OTE “floor manager.”
Construction Manager Chris Bridgers, with nearly 10 years of service at OTE,
is a third generation electrician, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and
his mother.
Aaron Morgan is a graduate of the Cape Fear Community College Electrical
Apprenticeship program and brings a rare blend of experience to OTE.
A parting thought:
“Check your panel boxes,
which are a very important
part of your home. Keep a
close eye on them and call
us with any concerns, such
as loose breakers, rust or
We Feature Made in USA
missing pieces.”
• US, State, “Open” and
Olde Towne Electric
Custom Flags
is located at 207 Wallace
Road, Beaufort. Call 728- • Flag Poles & Hardware
1939. Visit the website at
• Banners, Feathers
www.olde-towne-electric.
& Windsocks
com.
The winners of the 2015
“Outrageous Customer Service Awards” will be featured in next
month’s newsletter.
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etc.
Plus Always the Best in:
• Kites, Puzzles, Games,
• Bird Feeding Supplies, Yard Decor
Atlantic Station • 247-7011
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La Perla Restaurant & Bar.
1103 N. 20th St., Morehead City. Contact Jessica
Murphy at 222-3808. Open Tuesday-Saturday from
5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m. Specializing in: “Caribbean food prepared by
Chef/Owner Kevin Davis.”
Morehead Motor Company.
3212 Arendell St., Morehead City. Contact Frank
Gladwell at 240-2277. Open Monday-Friday from
9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open
Sunday by appointment only. Specializing in:
“Affordable preowned vehicles.” (Photo by Dan
Williams)
Miracle-Ear Center.
4459 Arendell St., Suite 5, Morehead City. Contact
Nancy Domanski or Stephanie Garner at 240-2496.
Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Open
Saturday by appointment only. Specializing in:
“Hearing evaluations, hearing instrument sales and
service.” (Photo by Dan Williams)
Look who’s joined
the Chamber
Jame’s Clothing Boutique.
4426 Arendell St., Suite 2B, Morehead City
(Pelletier Harbor Shops). Contact Jamie DickinsonPrice at 247-5263. Open Monday-Saturday from 10
a.m.-6 p.m. Specializing in: “Women’s clothing.”
Please welcome and patronize these new Chamber
members who have recently joined the Chamber
(through 10/07/15).
Crystal Coast Vending Services
Michael Castellano
1103 Cedar Point Blvd.
Cedar Point, NC 28584
(858) 518-5367
Vending Services
Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants
Liz Hynes
611 N. 35th St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-5700
www.BeachDoctor.com
Medical Office
Carteret Arts Forum.
Contact Peggy Brown at 354-5537. “The Carteret
Arts Forum is a nonprofit organization that brings
in five programs a year to promote the cultural arts
in Carteret County.” Go to www.carteretartsforum.
com. (Photo by Dan Williams)
The ECA Curb Market
Kelly Beasley
1300 Evans St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-6352
Farmers’ Market
Waste Removal, LLC
David Duffy
1510 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 499-9710
www.wasteremovalnc.com
Trash Hauling/Commercial
The Historical Museum of Carteret County.
1008 Arendell St., Morehead City. Contact Steve
Anderson at 247-7533. Open Tuesday-Friday and
the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Specializing in: “Fostering the public knowledge of,
and interest in, the history and culture of the peoples
of Carteret County and related areas through the
collection, preservation, interpretation and documentation of written and tangible artifacts.” (Photo by
Dan Williams)
Mary Kay Cosmetics.
Contact Debbie Fisher at 646-3869. Call MondaySaturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Celebrating her 7th
free car – 2nd one in 6 months. Specializing in:
“Skincare – Number One brand in the United States
for 17 years in a row.”
maurices.
5136 US 70 West, Suite H, Morehead City (new
location). Contact Carmen Hyatt at 247-7020. Open
Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday from
12 noon-6 p.m. Specializing in: “Women’s clothing.” (Photo by Robert Williams)
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Message from the President
Chamber Board opposes exploration
for oil & gas and seismic blasting
The Board of Directors
of the Carteret County
Chamber of Commerce
voted September 5 to formally oppose the exploration and drilling for oil and
natural gas in the Atlantic
Ocean off of the North
Carolina coast.
Although the Chamber
Board advocates residential,
business and commercial
Mike Wagoner
development that is totally
and fully compatible with our water-based economy to the
benefit of tourism and maritime interests along the Crystal
Coast, the risks associated with drilling far exceed any
potential rewards to the nation, state and county.
Furthermore, the Chamber Board believes that “offshore exploration for oil and natural gas in the Atlantic
Ocean and associated seismic blasting represent direct
threats to the coastal environment of North Carolina, due
to the potential for pollution and other harmful effects to
marine mammals, turtles, fish, migratory birds and other
aquatic life.”
The Chamber’s Resolution states: “Economic sustainability of Carteret County is directly dependent on visitors
who come from all over the world to enjoy the natural
beauty of our clean Crystal Coast beaches, to visit the
undisturbed wilderness area of Cape Lookout National
Seashore and to explore the sounds, marshes, wetlands,
estuaries, rivers, creeks and streams that abound in
Carteret County.”
“Many of these natural areas provide sanctuary and
nesting/breeding grounds for diverse groups of wildlife,
having intrinsic ecological value.
“Our coastal waters are prime commercial and recreational fisheries, and coastal natural habitats provide
the world with some of the best wild-caught seafood,
renowned for its freshness and exceptional quality.”
Weather events earlier this month associated with formation and movement of Hurricane Joaquin heighten our
appreciation of the coastal environment as a desirable des-
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Fans send in photos to illustrate
‘Naturally Yours, The Crystal Coast’
“Naturally Yours,
The Crystal Coast” is
the photo theme for the
2016 print and/or digital
edition of the Business
Directory & Visitors
Guide, produced annually by the Carteret
County Chamber of
Commerce.
“As ‘America’s
Recreation Destination,’
Carteret County has
an abundance of natural scenic beauty…
and no flavor additives
are needed here,” said
Mike Wagoner of the
Chamber.
The Chamber has
The beaches of the Crystal Coast form a canvas for sand artists, such as Veronica Krug of
begun to mix up the
Emerald Isle, who enjoys drawing with the sand spike end of a surf fishing rod holder. She
recipe – articles and
shares one of her masterpieces.
photographs – to
illustrate that Carteret
dpi. Send digital files or links to mike@nccoastchamber.
County is America’s preferred business address as well as
com, or load them on a disk and mail to Mike Wagoner,
the “Water Sports Capital of North Carolina.”
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Arendell St.,
All photographers, both professionals and hobbyists,
Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557.
are encouraged to share their digital images that state the
“Thanks to all those photographers who have already
case of “Naturally Yours.”
responded,” Wagoner said. “Our image inventory is
The Chamber will credit all photographers whose
growing nicely.”
work is used. Photo files should be high resolution/300
tination for vacationers…and underscore the fragility of
our coastal geography to the elements of nature.
“Estimated revenues from offshore drilling and the
benefits to the State of North Carolina pale in comparison
to the proven and anticipated growth of revenues that are
directly attributed to coastal North Carolina’s tourism and
fishing industries.
“The inherent serious risks to our region from offshore
oil and gas exploration and drilling have the potential to
irrevocably harm and destroy our natural environment, our
economic well-being, our overall quality of life and the
health and safety of residents and visitors,” the Chamber’s
Resolution stated.
The Chamber believes that “the commercial petroleum
industry, to include drilling, extraction, collection and
transportation of offshore oil and gas resources, is neither
complementary nor compatible with Carteret County’s
water-based economy.”
About 100 service men
and women with spouses/dates attended the
“Down East Military Fun
Day” October 9. Most
climbed the Lighthouse
at Cape Lookout
National Seashore
and many enjoyed the
sunshine on the beach,
including Marine Pfc.
David Diaz of Orlando,
Fla., and Marine
Lance Cpl. Stephen
Reyes and his wife,
Christine Reyes, both
of Rockford, Ill. (Look
for more coverage in next month’s newsletter.)
Here are some of the volunteers from the Military Affairs
Committee of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
who helped present the famous and fabulous pork chop
luncheon during “Down East Military Fun Day” at the Core
Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers
Island. They are: Pat Woodlin, Becky Brown, Ken Woodlin,
Lori Matta and Bob Upchurch.