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Ribbon Cuttings & New Members!
All American Heating and Air joins Chamber
All American Heating and Air recently joined the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. Ther business is located at 215 East Broad Street in St. Pauls, North Caroliina. For over 20 years All American Heating and Air has been a trusted family owned business in the Robeson County. Their experienced and dedicated teams are committed to delivering exceptional heating and air conditioning services for both residential and commercial properties. They prioritize customer satisfaction, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standards the first time around with the most affordable price they can offer.
Count on them to keep your home or business comfortable throughout the year. Discover the All American difference today! Give them a call today 910-865-9001 or check out their website at www.AAHAC.com
Scrubby’s joins Lumberton Chamber of Commerce
Scrubby’s of Lumberton located at 5030 Fayetteville Road is proud to serve the Lumberton community in North Carolina! As a proud new member of the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, they are excited to bring their exceptional car wash services to this vibrant area. With six other state-of-the-art tunnel locations, including Murrells Inlet, Socastee, Hartsville, Florence, and Georgetown, Scrubby’s has built a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. Their commitment to keeping your vehicles sparkling clean is matched only by their enthusiasm for becoming an integral part of the Lumberton community. Lumberton is the home of their first tunnel location and they are also excited to announce another opening on Roberts Avenue which is coming soon. Scrubby’s is looking forward to serving you and contributing to the growth and prosperity of Lumberton!
Subway cuts the ribbon
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Subway located at 2785 W. 5th Street in Lumberton. The business offers new bold flavors along with old favorites to satisfy guests every day. They deliver these mouth-watering flavors with their famous Footlongs, 6” sandwiches, wraps and salads. Subway also offers a variety of ways to order. They are proud to offer a change from the same old fast food with fresh cut veggies and toppings with protein choices, fresh-baked bread and let’s not forget cookies! Subway also offers catering services. The hours of operation are Sunday-Saturday 9 am – 9 pm. They can be reached at 738-3666. Give them a call today!
Front row pictured L to R : Councilman Leroy Rising, Councilman Eric Chavis, Co-Owners Kevin Jenkins and his wife Stephanie , Stephanie’s parents Annie & Levorn Baker and Back row is Chief Human Resources Officer for Robeson County, Angela Jones.
Mind Body Wellness Centre cuts the ribbon
Mind Body Wellness Centre is open and held a ribbon cutting recently. The new business is located at 2604 North Elm Street in Lumberton and is owned by local resident Heather Estrada. Being rooted in faith, they believe in building relationships and creating individualized care to each person who walks through their door. Together we will develop a treatment best suited to your specific needs, whether that be chronic pain management with massage or an hour of relaxation to reduce stress and promote a healthier mind body connection. They also provide an onsite Infrared Sauna(red light therapy) to use privately or with a friend. This sauna can provide muscle soreness relief and decreased inflammation while simultaneously simply relaxing and quieting the mind. It’s exciting to offer something unique and beneficial to Robeson County. They want to encourage the community to welcome an holistic approach to pain relief. For any further questions or appointments please call or text 910.360.1320. Give them a call today.
Pictured cutting the ribbon is Heather Estrado along with Mayor Bruce Davis, Chamber Chair Debbie Branyon, Councilman Owen Thomas, Councilman Eric Chavis, Councilman John Carroll, Jason King, Assistant County Manager and a host of family and friends.
219 ELM cuts the ribbon
On July 19th, 2024, the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce held an anniversary ribbon cutting for 219 ELM and Legal Grounds. 219 ELM, which houses Legal Grounds Coffee Shop as well as Gigi’s Antiques and Collectables, The Closet Ladies Clothing and the Book Store, celebrated their one-year anniversary with the help of the Chamber and local government representatives. Hoping to support the revitalization of the Historic Downtown Lumberton District, Gidget and Tommy Vickers opened 219 ELM and provide a casual shopping and destination with excellent coffee and food selections from local family suppliers, as well as a relaxing environment with free WIFI, meeting space and open seating to relax, read, enjoy game night, listen to music, or meet with local friends and family. Use 1903 for your private meetings or group functions, or try The Alley, which is their open event space which also provides a great entertainment venue for local and private events, as well as Open Mic Nights, to showcase local talents, everything from singer songwriters to comedians and poets.
Gidgit and Tommy Vickers cut the ribbon along with Mayor Bruce Davis, Debbie Branyon, Chamber Chair, Councilman Leroy Rising, Councilman Owen Thomas, Jason King, Assistant County Manager, Officer Greg Moore, Downtown Lumberton, Katie Smith, Senior Advisor/Field Director for Congressman Rouzer’s office, Sarah Beth Ward, Downtown Development Coordinator, Chamber Ambassadors and friends.
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The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce Image Committee nominated Mickey Gregory for the prestigious award of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Senator Danny Britt presented the award on June 27th, 2024 in the presence of Chamber members, family and friends.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is North Carolina’s highest civilian honor given to recognize lifetime achievements of community service. It is given by the Governor to those who have had significant impact upon our State. Mickey’s decades of service have left an indelible mark on our community with a legacy characterized by tireless advocacy, visionary leadership and a commitment to the betterment of our City, County and State.
Most recently, Mickey retired from Canal Wood, LLC after 43 years. From 2008 to 2015, she served as Executive Director of the Lumberton Visitors Bureau, promoting Lumberton and Robeson County throughout the United States. She organized the first Lumber River Day Festival and was instrumental in Lumberton’s designation as North Carolina’s first Certified Retirement Community. She also led efforts for Lumberton’s selection as the film location for the movie “Shake off the World”. In 2015, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor recognizing her contributions to her community and State. In 2016, she received the State of North Carolina Cardinal Award for her service to North Carolina. Mickey was also the first recipient of the Robeson County Arts Council’s Proud Peacock Award for her support of the Arts.
A devoted cheerleader for our community, Mickey has served as a member of multiple organizations and boards, including Robeson Community College Foundation, United Way, Lumberton Community Relations Committee, Southeastern Health’s Hospitable Neighbors Committee, Lumberton Rotary, Robeson Road Runners, Robeson County Arts Council, Robeson County History Museum and NC Cooperative Extension Joint Advisory Committee. She has served as Vice President of the Rediscover Downtown Lumberton Board and as Chair of the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2019 while serving as Chamber Chair, she organized an Image Committee to promote only positive news, events and opportunities throughout Robeson County. This is shared on the Facebook page “Trending in Robeson” where “ALL THINGS GOOD” are promoted.
Mickey is a proud graduate of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She remains dedicated to her alma mater and has served on the UNCP Alumni Board and UNCP Foundation Board. She is a true Braves fan and is a member of the UNCP Braves Cluib. In 2012, she was named an honorary co-chair of UNCP’s 125th Anniversary Committee. In 2015, she received the UNCP Outstanding Alumna Award. In 2020, she was appointed to UNCP’s Board of Trustees and currently serves as Secretary of the Board.
The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce applauds Mickey Gregory for her volunteer service, extraordinary achievements and substantial contributions to our community and State. She has contributed significantly to the City of Lumberton and County of Robeson and played a pivotal role in the growth and success of both.
Pictured L to R Cindy Kern- Executive Director, Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Branyon-Chamber Chair, Mickey Gregory and Suzanne Abbott- Image Committee Chair.
Pictured l to r Senator Danny Britt, Mickey Gregory, former Chamber Chair, Suzanne Abbott-Image Committee Chair and Cindy Kern-Executive Director Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce.
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