Wednesday, December 2, 2009

We wish you a Merry Christmas!


The weather was perfect and the crowds came out for the 5th Annual Christmas at Twilight! With the extended hours, the crowds began to arrive even before 2:00, and continued throughout the event. The number of visitors to the event are estimated at 3,500. The Tons of Toys drive at the Santa House received many donations.

Next up is the Wallace Christmas Parade, scheduled for December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. If you wish to participate in the parade, the form is inside, and MUST be returned as soon as possible. The parade begins at the Wallace Crossing shopping center on US 117 and ends on Main Street at the FirstBaptist Church.

Santa will be in the Santa House after the parade, 1:00 to 3:00 that afternoon. Photos with Santa will be available for the children for a $5 donation or the donation of a new unwrapped $5 toy. Santa will also take Christmas photos with pets this year after the parade. Proceeds from pet photos will benefit Pet Friends of Duplin County.

See you at the parade!

2009 Wallace Christmas Parade Marshal


Welcome new members

Welcome to our new Wallace Chamber of Commerce Members!

Kelly Chiropractic

Michael & Chad Kelly

112 Medical Village Dr.

Wallace

Phone: 910-285-9002

drkelly2002@hotmail.com

Thanks to our Christmas at Twilight volunteers!



Our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who helped make Christmas at Twilight a successful event this year! We couldn’t do it without you!

Looking for a unique holiday gift?


If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift idea for someone special on your list, consider shopping at the Longleaf Arts & Craft Guild Gift Shop inside the Wallace Depot. You’ll find one of a kind handcrafted items for collectors and enthusiasts of all mediums there. They have a wonderful selection of pottery, art, crochet and quilted items in varying price ranges.

Totes and aprons with the Long Leaf logo on them are also available. The gift shop is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00-5:00.

How strong is your network?

During the November Chamber of Commerce meeting we were reminded that one of the important functions of the chamber is to provide the opportunity to network with other business people in the community. It is a truth that is too often forgotten.

There is no substitute for the face to face contact and sharing of ideas that networking affords. It allows for business people to get to know each other, and each other’s businesses and to learn from each other. In today’s business environment, it is vital to keep in touch with what other businesses are trying and finding to be successful.

The message made an impact. Following the speakers there was a spirited segment of conversation. Several people updated things going on with them, there were questions and conversation. It was what a chamber meeting is all about!