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Chamber Networking Event at EZ Wireless U.S. Cellular

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, March 16th, 12:21 pm
Chamber Networking Event at EZ Wireless U.S. Cellular

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce were busy networking with each other this week at the March Business Networking After Hours held at EZ Wireless U.S. Cellular store in Southport.  

The next Business Networking After Hours will be held on Wednesday, April 17 .

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Chowder Cook-Off Winners Announced

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Saturday, March 16th, 10:52 am
Chowder Cook-Off Winners Announced

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The 3rd Annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Chowder Cook-Off was held Sunday, March 10th at the Oak Island Moose Lodge.  

The Cook-Off  is a fun community event which is held to raise funds for the annual N.C. 4th of July Festival,  Jennifer Moore, First Citizens Bank chaired the Cook-Off and was pleased with the show of support for the festival. 

Entertainment was provided by Lynda Snyder with door prizes donated by The Adventure Kayak Company, Cape Fear Fitness, Color Me Carolina, Cox Quality Furniture and Harold W. Wells & Son, Inc. 

The N.C. 4th of July Festival will be held July 2 - 4th in Southport with a special Beach Day on Oak Island July 1.  

Best Decorated Booth – Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering

Restaurant Division:

1st Place – Coastal Catering & Events – Coastal Corn Chowder

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Stifel Nicolaus opens new office in Southport

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Wednesday, March 6th, 8:00 am
Stifel Nicolaus opens new office in Southport

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of Stifel Nicolaus, a full-service investment firm.   

Founded in 1890, Stifel Nicolaus is based in St. Louis, MO and operated more than 310 offices in 44 states, DC and 3 European locations. 

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Discover the best of Brunswick County

Submitted by Heather Setzler, Executive Producer, Theater/Arts Reporter
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 10:05am
Discover the best of Brunswick County

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - Organizers of an event in Brunswick County are showing off the best local products and services.

The 3rd Annual Coastal Consumer Showcase will take place on Thursday, March 7 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Saint James Community Center.

There will be samples of a variety of products and services offered by area businesses. Admission is free.

There will be food and wine samples and a raffle. One raffle ticket will be given to all those who attend and register, and there will be additional tickets for sale. 

For more information, call the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at (910) 457-6964 or email info@southport-oakisland.com.

Copyright 2013 WECT. All rights reserved.

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Wells Insurance expands Southport office

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Monday, March 4th, 1:56 pm
Wells Insurance expands Southport office

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrated the new expansion of the Harold W. Wells & Son office at 1418 N. Howe Street, Southport. 

The addition doubled the space of the previous office. 

Wells Insurance offers commercial insurance, personal insurance, life insurance, health insurance, marine insurance, and employee benefits.

One of the largest and most established insurance agencies in North Carolina, Harold W. Wells & Son, Inc. has always stood for strength, stability and exceptional customer service in the insurance industry.

 

Front-First Row Left to right:

Hal Wells, Southport Mayor Robert Howard, Harold Wells, Steve Wells

 

Second Row:

Jessica Niedomanski, Jackie Cooper, Christy Jones, Lynn Greenwood

 

Third Row:

Kelly Elwood, Chrissy Maness, Jennifer Moore, Kinjili Hickman, Jenn D’Agnese

 

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Oak Island Deli & Pub under new management

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Thursday, February 28th, 11:34 am
Oak Island Deli & Pub under new management

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new management at Oak Island Deli & Pub.

The pub is located at 5422 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island.  

David Gilbreath and Colleen Schech teamed up to offer hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood, daily drink specials and some of the islands greatest bartenders.  You can watch multiple flat screen televisions and play darts or billiards while enjoying a delicious meal.

 

Pictured left to right:

Richard Koch, Maintenance

Carol  Magnani, Chamber Ambassador

Jennifer Moore, Chamber Board Member

Christy Jones, Chamber Ambassador

Arlene Caroon, Bartender

Jennifer McCorkle, Bartender

David Gilbreath, Owner

Gennie Campbell, Cook

Colleen Schech, Manager

Jim Martin, Chamber Ambassador

Deborah Roe, Bartender

Charlie Blalock, Supporter

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Grand opening, ribbon cutting held for Southport neighborhood

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Thursday, February 28th, 8:00 am
Grand opening, ribbon cutting held for Southport neighborhood

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Southport, Sanco Homes and Willetts Properties of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Southport Way.   

Southport Way, a new neighborhood located off Robert Ruark Drive in Southport, features a series of cottages ranging from $169,900 to $229,900 called the Southport Collection, designed with the look of the old historic charm of Southport with new home appeal. 

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