Suzanne Abbott of Abbott Insurance Services, LLC
Suzanne Abbott of Abbott Insurance Services, LLC was awarded the Fundraiser of the Year for 2024.
Pictured is Chamber Past Chair Debbie Branyon and Suzanne Abbott.
Denise’s Culinary Creations
Denise Prutzman of Denise’s Culinary Creations was recognized at the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce Gala for her dedication to The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Ambassadors
The Chamber Ambassadors met on February 13th . We had a great meeting sharing information with each other. The Ambassadors are the Public Relations arm of The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. We meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month. If you are a member of The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce and interested in joining the group, please call Cindy at 910-739-4750.
The Ribbon is cut at David’s Designs
On January 6, 2025, David’s Designs opened a home decor and floral design shop at 1007 N Roberts Ave in Lumberton. The shop is owned and operated by David Locklear. David is joined by designer Cameron Chavis, and together, they create distinctive pieces. The shop features designer wreaths and custom bows crafted with premium designer ribbons. The store showcases custom-designed wreaths, floral arrangements, and home decor that are uncommon in retail stores. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. 
Chamber Happenings
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SBA
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations in North Carolina of the March 17, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought that began on July 9, 2024.
The disaster declaration covers the counties of Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender and Robeson, as well as the counties of Dillon and Horry in South Carolina.
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs that suffered financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred.
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due, until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amount terms based on each applicant’s financial condition