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Chamber’s Board of Directors Seeks Applicants

Chamber’s Board of Directors Seeks Applicants

Are you interested in serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce? If so, please return the completed application to the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Nominating Committee, P.O. Box 1107, Goldsboro, NC 27533, hand delivery to the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce office located at 308…read more »

AGRICULTURE: Big Business With Big Challenges in 2021

AGRICULTURE: Big Business With Big Challenges in 2021

There have been plenty of challenges over the last year and a half, but Wayne County’s agriculture industry continues to find ways to thrive.  The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Agriculture Luncheon on Monday at The Maxwell Center.  Chamber President Kate Daniels says the community must ensure it is working alongside the…read more »

Nominations Due Friday For Chamber’s Cornerstone Award

Nominations Due Friday For Chamber’s Cornerstone Award

Applications are now being accepted for members of the community to nominate a deserving individual for the Chamber’s prestigious Cornerstone Award. This award is given annually to an individual that has truly been a “Cornerstone” for Wayne County. The dictionary defines a cornerstone as a fundamental building block on which the foundation of something rests.…read more »

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

The annual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Luncheon will be held on October 18th at The Maxwell Center. “Wayne County is a significant component in the state, national, and global agricultural industry. We are excited to continue our efforts in promoting the ag community by presenting this annual luncheon which will once again feature…read more »

Chamber Seeks Nominations For Cornerstone Award

Chamber Seeks Nominations For Cornerstone Award

Applications are now being accepted for members of the community to nominate a deserving individual for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Cornerstone Award. This award is given annually to an individual that has truly been a “Cornerstone” for Wayne County. The dictionary defines a cornerstone as a fundamental building block on which the…read more »

Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee Works To Support SJAFB

Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee Works To Support SJAFB

The $612 million annual economic impact from the local Air Force base is a boost for Wayne County.  Rick Sumner, the Chair of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee, went through the relationship between the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the local community during last week’s State of the Military.  He…read more »

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Wayne County has a mutually beneficial relationship with the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.  That alliance was highlighted Tuesday as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Military, providing an inside look at the happenings at the local Air Force base.  Col. Kurt Helphinstine, the commander of the 4th Fighter…read more »

Friday Deadline To Apply For Leadership Wayne Program

Friday Deadline To Apply For Leadership Wayne Program

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wayne County is designed to create a corps of leaders dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Participation is open to persons who are recognized as emerging leaders, as well as those persons demonstrating leadership potential. Class meetings begin in September and continue once each month…read more »

Chamber Welcomes New Teachers To Wayne County

Chamber Welcomes New Teachers To Wayne County

Wayne County’s newest teachers are given a warm welcome. Thursday morning, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Teacher Welcome Breakfast at Lane Tree Golf Club to help greet about 75 of the newest educators at Wayne County Public Schools. Charles Ivey, Chair of the Wayne Education Network, says Wayne County is a…read more »

Coach Whitfield To Talk Leadership During Chamber Event

Coach Whitfield To Talk Leadership During Chamber Event

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is holding an event featuring well-known Coach George Whitfield.   Whitfield is known for his coaching at high school, collegiate and legion levels.  He’s directed the Wayne County Baseball Clinic for over three decades.   Coach Whitfield will talk about leadership lessons and a look at his extraordinary life during the…read more »

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