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	Continuum Home Care & Hospice of Lenoir County	East Carolina Farm Credit
	Continuum Home Care & Hospice of Lenoir County hosted a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, December 4. They are located at 704M Plaza Blvd. Kinston (the end office in the shopping center with Corporate Resources). Debbie Chused from Coastal Connections Marketing and a Chamber Board member greeted everyone and welcomed Continuum Home Care & Hospice to the business community. Councilwoman Alice Tingle was on hand to cut the ribbon. Part of the presentation made by the staff mentioned that: “We are a hospice business that opened in May 2007. We have other offices located in Jacksonville and New Bern that provide Hospice care to individuals in both home and facility settings.”	East Carolina Farm Credit opened a new location at 7900 Hwy 70 just past BoJangles in LaGrange. They celebrated the opening of their new facility with a ribbon cutting on November 20. Branch Manager, David Herring addressed the large crowd that was on hand to help them celebrate.
Small Affair Bistro	Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor’s and Information Center	Massey Toyota
Small Affair Bistro had their Ribbon Cutting on November 13. They are located at the Vernon Park Mall, on Vernon Ave. You can find them inside the Mall next to Party Express, and across from Foot Locker, Sears, and Hearne's Jewelers. They offer a variety of homemade food and goodies	Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor’s and Information Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting took place on November 13. A huge crowd was on hand to officially open the newly constructed Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor's and Information Center that is located at the intersection of Hwy 70 & 258 South	On Thursday, October 25 Massey Toyota Scion Ribbon celebrated the opening of their new location on Hwy. 70- 1 mile west of Wal-Mart. Massey was established in 1940 on King Street in downtown Kinston and is a third generation business. They sell and service Toyotas, Scions, and used vehicles. Their years of outstanding customer service have won them several state and national recognitions. A huge crowd was on hand to congratulate Randy Kelley and his staff.
Tiger King	Our Picnic Basket	Cake Gallery
King Tiger After School Ribbon Cutting was celebrated recently with Mayor Buddy Ritch cutting the ribbon. Their second location is in the Kinston Plaza beside Big Lots and Piggly Wiggly. This is their After School and summer camp programs location. Their programs we instill discipline, respect, among many other things.	Mayor Buddy Ritch and several Chamber members were on hand to officially cut the ribbon in celebration of one of Kinston’s newest dining options. Our Picnic Basket opened it doors in June with Ashleigh Shirley and Dawn Johnson greeting their patrons with wonderful home cooked food with the help of other family members. Our Picnic Basket is located a 400 Glenwood Ave-Ste A in Kinston.	The Cake Gallery Ribbon Cutting recently celebrated it's new location with a Ribbon Cutting. They are now located on 70 west just past the Dairy Queen and Enterprise car rental in the old wine and cheese shop. The business was bought in June of 2005 by Stephen Rouse and now has grown and moved into a new location.
Barbaros	Lenoir Orthopedics	Pizza Hut
Mayor Buddy Ritch and many chamber members were on hand to welcome one of our newest downtown Kinston stores. Barbaros is new specialty kitchen store in the Herritage landing area. The store is 2000 sq. ft. renovated in the old world charm. The store will carry name brands such as All-clad, Wusthof, Cuisinart and Staub. Also they will carry hard to find and smart innovative gadgets for the home chef. Gourmet foods such as olive oils, balsamic vinegars, sauces, spices and pastas are also available. A great store to check out!!	Mayor Buddy Ritch cuts the ribbon at the recent Ribbon Cutting at Lenoir Orthopedics, a full service orthopedic practice owned by Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Dr. Scott Stegbauer standing next to the Mayor is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in bone and joint problems, joint replacement, hand and foot surgery, all fractures and sports medicine.	Pizza Hut employees and many Chamber members are on hand as Mayor Buddy Ritch cuts the ribbon celebrating the restaurant’s remodeling and new menu. On August 29th, Charles McGregor, GM at the Pizza Hut Kinston location and his well-prepared and courteous staff welcomed everyone at a ribbon cutting celebrating the restaurant’s new looks. Charles and his team have been busy sprucing up the restaurant with a new decor, paving and landscaping. All their hard work has been in preparation for the New Bistro Menu!!! Now the local restaurant is offering delicious pastas, soups & sandwiches. Well-wishers were treated to samples from their new menu.
Staples	Salon Steven	Dr. Saracino Gastroenterology
General Manager Richard VanMeter lead the ribbon "shredding" along with Mayor Buddy Ritch and others. The purpose of the ribbon shredding was to officially open the new store and show Kinston that Staples wants to be an active community neighbor. Staples presented the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce with a $1,500 donation at the August 7th event Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company	Steve Parnell, hair color expert and stylist is owner and operator of the new salon. Mayor Buddy Ritch was on hand to help with the Grand Opening Celebration. Featured guest for the opening and ribbon cutting, Homer Prefontaine, is recognized as one of the most respected hair designers in America. Throughout Prefontaine’s career top beauty and fashion publications, including IN STYLE, W Magazine, Aspen Times and The Los Angeles Times Life & Style Section seek out his advice and feature his innovative styles. Parnll and company will be availablee to book styling reservations and consultations at 252-523-4800.	A large number of Chamber and community members were on hand to help celebrated the Grand Opening of the Dr. Saracino's Medical Office located near the hospital at 2602 N. Herritage St. Kinston. Mayor Buddy Ritch was on hand to help cut the Ribbon. Dr. Saracino has constructed a new medical office with an adjoining state of the art office-based endoscopy facility where procedures usually done in the hospital setting-EGD and Colonoscopy-will be performed. It is the FIRST and ONLY of its kind in Lenoir County. Dr. Saracino has been in private practice in Gastroenterology in Kinston for the past 15 years
Kinston Builders Supply	Mitchell Eye Center	Allstate Insurance Chris Humphrey Agent 900 W. Vernon Ave.
Kinston Builders Supply (formerly Builders Bargain Center) had a "Board Cutting" Event Thursday morning, June 21. Many people attended to celebrate their "New Name, More Products, and Greater Value" Kinston Builders Supply, formerly Builders Bargain Center has been a building material supplier since 1989 for Kinston and the surrounding area. With their convenient drive through warehouse, Kinston Builders Supply has all the supplies you need to build or renovate your home. From Stanley Windows to Hardie Fiber Cement, they can supply everything you need - even the kitchen cabinets! The staff of Kinston Builders Supply welcomed everyone as they celebrated the last 20 years of service in the area. Mike Smart, general manager of the Kinston location cut the "Board" as others looked on.	The Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of our newest members, Mitchell Eye Center, at a ribbon cutting celebration. Mayor Buddy Ritch, Dr. Alex Wahl, his staff and many chamber members were on hand. Mitchell Eye Center provides comprehensive eyecare, including dilated retinal exams, glaucoma and diabetes evaluation and management, pediatric exams, and complete contact lens services. Our doctors have extensive expertise fitting soft, gas permeable, toric, tinted and bifocal contact lenses. Our fashion optical facility has one of the largest selections of frames, lenses, and sunwear available in the area. The doctors and staff at Mitchell Eye Center are here to serve you and your family with prompt and courteous service.	Allstate Insurance, Chris Humphrey, agency owner celebrated the opening of his fourth location with a Ribbon Cutting hosted by the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce. More than thirty people attended from all segments of the private and public sector. Guests were greeted by Chris, his wife Stacey and fellow employees Judy Ball, Jan Rouse, Ashley Coulombe and Michael Humphrey. Chris's newest location is at 900 West Queen Street. You can reach them at 252-527-3666.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service South Blvd. Pink Hill	Salon Avalon 101 Airport Rd. Kinston, NC	Sylvan Learning Center 1201 A Vernon Avenue
On March 8, 2007 the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service located at south Kinston Blvd. In Pink Hill. Owner Van Daughtry stated, “My wife Julie and I own fourteen Jackson Hewitt locations throughout southeastern NC. Pink Hill was a part of our territory and we felt it would be an ideal place to open up a new location. We are very excited to be a part of the community!” Mayor Anthony Mitchell and many others were on hand for the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Van Daughtry is pictured along with, staff members Rhonda Stroud, America Santibanez and Carol Atkinson. You can reach the Pink Hill Staff by phoning 252-568-1042.	Kinston and Lenoir County welcomes a new business to our area. Recently opened Salon Avalon beauty shop is located at 101 Airport Road in Kinston. The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce was on hand to celebrate their opening with a ribbon cutting. Owner Cori Raynor is flanked by hair stylist Lindsay King, Daisie Harper, Claire Isenbery and Ashlee Johnson as she cuts the ribbon. Salon Avalon can be reached by calling 252-520-2038.