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at Laurinburg After Five
Our Mission

To promote the general welfare of the area & the quality of life
of all its individual citizens through sound economic development
of the area which it serves.

Our volunteers are at the forefront of change while ensuring that traditional
values of the community are maintained. The Chamber's Divisions
are made up of Committees and Task Forces that address these
quality of life issues through the Program of Work.
Those Chamber Divisions include:
Community Development • Economic Development
Industrial Relations • Internal Affairs • Merchants

Chamber Community Image Committee members Fred Fox and Pete Morris discuss areas that need cleaning up with Sen. William Purcell at the Litter Sweep check-in station The Chamber's Community Image Committee gave out the Highland Awards for beautiful Scotland County yards to Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, represented by Pastor Neal Carter (left), and Drag and Carolyn Kimrey.
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Benefits
of
Chamber
Membership		 Increased visibility and credibility for your firm.

Contacts with fellow business people and potential customers in the community.

Opportunities to meet civic and social leaders through programs and events.

Membership meetings, such as Good Morning Chamber Breakfasts, to encourage business and social interaction.

Listing on the Chamber website and in the membership directory.

Grand Opening ceremonies for new and expanding Chamber member businesses
 Use of Chamber meeting rooms and access to marketing information.

A monthly newsletter to keep you informed of Chamber activities.

Contributing to an improved quality of life through active support of education, leadership training and literacy.

Supporting economic development necessary to sustain a healthy local economy.

Collective strength to monitor and influence legislation of importance to business.

Workers’ Compensation program for Chamber Members.
Membership Committee Introduces New Program

          In January, the Membership Committee began a new promotion designed to keep money in Scotland County.  Called the “Members Matter!” discount program, the Chamber is trying to encourage members to buy products and services from one another.

          “This is a service that goes along with our gift certificate program to help keep spending with our members and in Scotland County,” said Chamber Program Director Matt Kendall.

          The program works on a strictly voluntary basis.  Participating members give small discounts or bonuses to other Chamber members.  For future reference, businesses will have their discounts listed in our “Chamber Happenings” weekly e-mails.  In addition, discounts will be listed permanently on the Chamber’s website under the “benefits” section.

          If you would like to offer a discount to other members, call the Chamber at 276-7420, or send an e-mail to mkendall@laurinburgchamber.com.  “I hope to continue growing the participation,” said Kendall.  “The more businesses that participate, the more value this program has to our membership,” said Kendall.

*Call the Chamber for additional discount cards or to get your business included.*

Members Matter!
Member-to-Member Discount Card

Chamber members participating so far:

Art By Design
10% off one custom frame job per visit (excludes additional discounts and in-stock molding).  Some restrictions apply.
Creative Marketing Systems
Purchase a 12 month ad package on www.laurinburgdirectory.com for the price of 10 months
Creative Stitches
25% off all setup fees for screen printing, embroidery or advertising specialty items
Family Fitness Center
$20 enrollment and a 6 month contract for $37 per month or a 12 month contract for $32 per month
Gorden’s Tutoring Center
10% off cost of tutoring per hour.  No limit!
Harley’s Tuxedo and Gifts
10% off purchase
Highland Residential Inspections
15% rebate on residential/commercial inspections and environmental inspections
Highland Studio
10% off photographic services:  portraits, weddings, commercial, retouch and restoration
Home Assist Medical Equipment
10% off any in-stock item
Kuhn Dental Associates
Complimentary new patient exam and x-ray, 20% discount for teachers or active-duty military on cosmetic or restorative dentistry
Long Leaf Pines Oasis
$10 plus tax per night on RV space rentals
The Plaid Piper
10% off items (excludes sale items)

 Plaza Terrace & Blues Farm Apartments
no application fee ($35 value)
Precision Computer Outlet
$25 off purchase of a $499.99 Dell Vostro computer with a 19-inch Dell flat panel display, 20% off 1 Hour of onsite service
R&L Computer Services
15% off consulting services, 5% off discounted hardware and software, 10% off new websites
Sandhills Linings & Accessories
Sandhills Linings will absorb your sales taxes on newly sprayed bed liners through August.  Also ask about special promotions on many automotive accessories and emergency warning lights by Whelen, Code 3, Federal Signal, Sho-Me, and others. (Amber, Red, Blue, Purple).  This offer is good ONLY to Chamber Members in good standing with a “Members Matter” card.
Simmons Heating and Air Conditioning
$25 off service calls
Sherwin-Williams
25% off paints and stains (excludes Duration brand); 20% off brushes and rollers.
Systel
10% off any printing service and all copier, printer, fax, scanner and smart board purchases.
Transfirst
Reduced rates on financial services.  Call for specifics.
Travel, Etc.
Book a group cruise for 15 or more passengers aboard any Carnival Funship and waive the 16th passenger fare. Offer excludes port charges and applicable taxes.
The UPS Store
 $0.35 color copies and $0.05 black and white copies
WLNC Radio
“New Advertiser Package” (first-time advertiser) $120 for ten 30-second commercials (a $180 value)

Seven Reasons to Join The Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce

1
MAKE NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS

Networking at Chamber events helps you meet potential customers, clients and vendors.  The “Good Morning/Afternoon Chamber” provides great opportunities to get to know new people – and expand your prospect base.

2
MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Take advantage of the Chamber’s no-cost and low-cost marketing opportunities, such as the Scots’ Piper (the Chamber newsletter), the bi-annual ShowBiz (business expo), and the Chamber’s website.  You’ll reach numerous business owners, executives, and county residents anxious to learn more about your products and services.  Also, the Chamber receives countless calls every month asking about businesses in Scotland County and the staff will only recommend a Chamber member’s business.

3
INVEST IN A HEALTHY ECONOMY

When the Chamber assists companies that are relocating here or expanding their businesses, it means more jobs – and more customers for you.  Your investment in the Chamber helps to market Laurinburg and promote quality growth.

4
GAIN A VOICE IN GOVERNMENT

The Chamber speaks on behalf of business to elected and appointed officials and government staff members at the local, state and national levels.  Your voice will be heard on important regulatory, legislative and educational issues that directly affect your business.

5
INCREASE YOUR ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Locate new prospects in our directories of major employers, manufacturers, shopping centers, and businesses.  Use our demographic and economic profiles to plan your marketing strategy.  The Chamber has the type of information you need to help your business grow.

6
HEIGHTEN YOUR COMPANY’S VISIBILITY

Announce your respect for your customers by displaying your Chamber membership sticker.  Your investment in the Chamber gives your business credibility, visibility and marketability.

7
GET INVOLVED

There’s nothing more rewarding than volunteering your time and talent to make the community where you live and work a better place.  As a member of the Chamber, you will help sustain and improve the quality of life that you, your family and your employees enjoy.  Membership in the Chamber pays and is an investment in your business future.  Call the Chamber at
276-7420 to find out about how the Chamber can help your business grow.
 
Over 650 students filled Pate Stadium at the 21st Annual Academic Achievement Awards hosted by the Chamber's Education Committee. The awards recognized students for maintaining excellent grades.
Resource Publications

The Chamber houses demographic information as well as a variety of business listings for the Scotland
County Area. City and County maps, membership directories, and organizational listings are just a few of the other resources available through
the Chamber.
Services

Members of the Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce receive numerous benefits. Discounted long distance and mobile phone rates, seminars & workshops, and business referrals are just a few of the services offered to our members.

Students examine the inside of a armored personnel carrier as part of the Edcuation Committee's Job Shadowing Day.


Education Committee member and County Manager John Crumpton passes out award certificates at the Chamber's 21st Annual Academic Achievement Awards.

Education Committee member Ken Griswold presents a gift certificate to a door prize winner at the New Teacher Breakfast.

Reporter Andrew Batten of the Laurinburg Exchange explains how the newspaper is printed to Springhill Middle School students during the Education Committee's Job Shadowing Day.

Representatives from North Laurinburg, Covington Street and Carver schools received checks as their prizes for winning the Chamber's Clean School Jam competition hosted by the Community Image Committee.

Networking

The Chamber hosts a variety of business seminars, committee meetings, and social gatherings which put local business owners & industry leaders in touch with each other. Members enjoy attending monthly
Good Afternoon Chamber functions to catch up with old acquaintancesand to make new contacts.

Leadership

The Leadership Scotland program has been producing community leaders in the Scotland County area for over a decade. The program is open to all Chamber members and covers a variety of areas including Local and State Government, Industry, Agriculture, Communications, and Economic Development. Other opportunities for leadership development are available through our various Chamber committees and taskforces.

Leadership Scotland visited the John Blue House as part of their history of Scotland County tour.

Leadership Scotland toured the Executive Manion on their trip to Raleigh.

Leadership Scotland and NCSU Cooperative Extension Director Cathy Graham (bottom right) gathered for a picture after completing the team-building retreat at Ocean Isle Beach.


Participating at Camp Monroe was 2006's Junior Leadership class, SHS Scholarship Coordinator Tiara Gladney and Camp Supervisor John Stickland.  Pictured from left to right front row:  Elizabeth Gibson, Liza Purcell and Abby Weagraff.  Second row:  Tiara Gladney, Hillary Laster, John Strickland, Anna Thompson, Quentin Graham, Jessica Holcomb, Hannah Barrineau and Cherrell Brown.  Back row:  Joe Bellinger, Kelsie Boles, Patrick Goins, Kyle Peterson and Megan Ellis.
Junior Leadership Scotland

The Chamber developed this program for Scotland High School students in an effort to further develop leadership potential in our youth.

Junior Leadership bonds during their kickoff to create unity and team spirit. These junior volunteers are preparing for leadership roles by participating and learning about each other and their community at Scotsedge.
Junior Leadership Scotland paints the Scotland Yard playground for their group community service project.

A Junior Leader paints the top of the Loch Ness Monster for their group community service project.

Junior Leaders show off their paint job after finishing their group community service project.
Junior Leadership Scotland show off their graduation certificates at the completion dinner.

Junior Leadership Scotland stopped for a picture outside of the Legislative Building on their trip to Raleigh.

Sen. William Purcell met with the Junior Leadership Scotland group on the Senate floor to discuss various Scotland County and North Carolina issues.
 To Request:
Committee membership
contact Matt Kendall
mkendall@laurinburgchamber.com		 Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce
606 S. Atkinson Street
PO Box 1025
Laurinburg, NC 28353
(910) 276-7420
FAX (910) 277-8785
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