Posted: February 15, 2010 1:01 PM
| Posted By : Brunswick County Chamber
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Posted: February 12, 2010 9:33 AM
| Posted By : Brunswick County Chamber
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Tommy and Wanda Bradsher opened the Shallotte/Brunswick Beaches KOA on March 1, 2003.
Tommy and Wanda, who have always been self-employed, were beginning to plan their retirements when Tommy visited a campground in Florida. The owner, a fellow Shriner, testified to the happiness he had found in operating a campground upon retiring. So sincere was the gentleman's testimony that Tommy began to entertain the idea of opening his own campground. After researching the possibilities, it was decided by both Tommy and Wanda that a KOA was the best way to go. With 5 children and 8 grandchildren, the couple had family in mind when the plans began for the campground. Their goal was to create an affordable vacation option for families who want to come to the beach. With the perfect location just 5 miles from the beach, construction began.
Today, with a new total of 9 grandchildren, the Shallotte/Brunswick Beaches KOA is beginning their 7th season.
While Tommy handles all of the maintenance matters, his daughter Kortney can be found behind the front desk ready to serve the campers. The campground boasts President's Awards from the past four years they have been in operation, and continue to strive to fulfill their original goal. The couple contributes their success to hard work, determination, and great campers!
Posted: February 8, 2010 8:32 AM
| Posted By : Brunswick County Chamber
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Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. Named Landscape Contractor of the Year
President of Carolina Creations Landscapes, Art Miller, honored by LandOpt in Pittsburgh, PA, for outstanding achievements and excellence in 2009.
Shallotte, NC – February 5, 2010 – LandOpt, the leader of on demand business operating systems for the landscaping industry, announces Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. has been named Landscape Contractor of the Year for 2009, on behalf of the nationwide network of landscape service providers.
“This is a proud time for our team and our company,” says President of Carolina Creations Landscapes, Art Miller.“LandOpt has provided us with proven processes and scalable systems necessary to remain successful throughout this period of economic uncertainty.”
LandOpt determines the Contractor of the Year through a number of metrics, which include measuring organizational growth, training and customer service.Carolina Creations Landscapes met and exceeded all goals, even during a year of recession, ending 2009 at above plan.The company also increased their focus on service based programs, thus securing long-term growth and stability in their region.
“We practice proactive sales, customer centered solutions and believe in building strong, long lasting relationships that allow us to deliver the best possible level of customer service available,” Miller said.Evidence suggests the business partnership the company has with LandOpt is making the team at Carolina Creations Landscapes business leaders in their community.The company has grown into a well respected firm for the Carolinas.
Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. currently employs about 60-people on a regular basis and upwards of 75 during peak seasonal periods.The company’s growth and sustainability in recent years is due to implementing the proven business operating system of LandOpt, according to LandOpt President & CEO, Tim Smith.
“The green industry is going through a business revolution,” Smith said.“The methods we introduce place high standards and professionalism into the corporate structure.Our partners experience growth, higher profits and develop a professional workforce.”
About Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc.
Founded in the mid-1990s, Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. is a full service landscape contracting firm, serving the communities of Brunswick County, North Carolina and Horry County, South Carolina.The company is known for superior Landscape Management Services of both residential and commercial properties in the regions.Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. can be reached at 910.755.6411 or www.carolinacreations.biz.
About LandOpt
Founded in 2004, LandOpt empowers a select group of highly qualified, independently owned landscape contractors through a powerful, proprietary business operating system, which significantly improves the profitability and growth of the each contractor in the LandOpt network.The portfolio of integrated sales and marketing, human resources, operations, and business management modules, is based on proven processes, supported by best-in-class technology and professional training.The business operating system is designed specifically for leading landscape contractors, nationwide.LandOpt is located in Pittsburgh, PA and can be reached at 412.567.4345 or www.landopt.com.
Shallotte , NC — January 26, 2010 — Coastal Printing & Graphics has been steadily building its reputation in the region as an environmentally-sensitive printer. And now Coastal Printing is a recognized recipient of the GreenWorks Environmental Recognition Award, a special green initiative developed by Agfa Graphics.
“By investing in products that minimize our footprint on the environment and by implementing policies that effectively reduce, reuse and recycle on a daily basis, we are leading the way to a greener and brighter future in the graphic communications industry,” says Jimmy Bellamy, president, Coastal Printing. “We are honored to receive the GreenWorks Environmental Recognition Award from Agfa and will continue to keep searching for new ways to reduce our impact on the environment.”
Agfa, one of the world’s leading imaging and information technology companies, has bestowed the GreenWorks designation upon Coastal Printing & Graphics as it is a leader in environmental responsibility in this region.
The following are among the installations, implementations and policy changes at Coastal Printing that led to the company’s current status as an environmental leader:
Recycling of all paper, cardboard and metal plates
The use of Energy Star interior lighting
“Many leading printers are adopting greener policies today as they realize the implications that non action will have for future generations. Coastal Printing has proven that they are doing their part in many decisive ways, from the products they are using to the way they run their business day after day,” says Thomas Saggiomo, president, Agfa Graphics, North America. “We developed our GreenWorks program to support and help move environmental efforts forward, and Coastal Printing has taken that cue and ran with it on its own, to an even greater achievement than we had anticipated.”
Posted: February 1, 2010 2:57 PM
| Posted By : Brunswick County Chamber
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Cubelet Ice, Inc started approximately 42 years ago in the trunk of a car.
Lynn Holden and his brother had two customers that they sold ice to at the time and would drive a mile or two to get it to them. No need for heavy refrigeration at that time. It wasn’t long, though, before the need for more substantial refrigeration and storage arose. Within two years, they had built the first unit to keep the ice in, and business has been, pardon the expression, hot every since.
Since expanding the business in 1978 by delivering to Long Beach, Cubelet Ice has furnished Ice boxes to businesses in all of Brunswick County, and has units in Columbus, New Hanover, and even Pender counties.Some of the customers that they have served over the years have changed hands and names, but continue to be loyal patrons of Cubelet Ice. More than a few have been customers for over 35 years.
Cubelet Ice, Inc has been a member of the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce for over 24 years.
So, a big salute to Lynn Holden and Cubelet Ice, Inc.Thank you your continued support.
