Happy Halloween from the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce!

We hope you all enjoy a safe, fun, and happy Halloween!

~ from Gail, Aimee and everyone at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce

Creating the Magic in the Hospitality Industry - CFCC Free Seminar

If Disney ran your organization, what would it look like?

Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center (CFCC SBC) recently announced it's upcoming seminars for the Fall/Winter season.  Among the free seminars is one called "Creating the Magic in the Hospitality Industry" with John Formica.

Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce members may want to take note of this offering designed for resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other tourist-related businesses and their employees.

Speaker John Formica spent 30 years as a leader with the Walt Disney World Resort organization and other top service industries. He will share Disney’s Success Model on People Management, Exceptional Service and a Positive Working Environment, that has helped hundreds of organizations and professionals, “Create the Magic” for success.

CFCC SBC previously held a workshop with Mr. Formica called "Creating the Magic in the Healthcare Industry - Sharing Disney's Customer Services Practices."  It was a great success and very well received.

For details and more information, please visit www.CFCC.edu/sbc or call Kim LeClair at 910-362-7216.



This seminar will be held on January 28th, 2010.

US Police Canine Association Region 2 Dog Field Trials

The Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Police Department K-9 Units have the honor of hosting the Region II Police Dog Field Trials October 28-31, 2009.

This is the first time the Trials are being held in Carolina Beach. The week-long event is expected to bring up to 50 K-9 teams to Pleasure Island.

On October 29th at 8:00 drop by Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach to observe the Obedience and Agility portion of the trials.

Get more information on this event at the Island Gazette online: Police Dog Training Trials.

Trick or Treat Under the Sea at the Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Tonight and tomorrow night, October 28th and 29th from 5:00 - 8:30 pm, the Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents Trick or Treat Under the Sea featuring No Sleeves Magic. 

Tickets are $6.00 each and children 2 and under are free.

Dress up in costume (no masks for adults though), rake in the candy and play games with prizes. Enjoy face painting, story-telling and haunted gardens. Look for their spooky divers in the big tank.

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and only umbrella strollers are allowed.  For more information, please visit Trick or Treat Under the Sea or call 910-458-8257.

Spotlight on Business - Bluewater Carpet Solutions, Inc.

Locally owned and operated, Bluewater Carpet Solutions, Inc. is “Professional Carpet Cleaning at Its Best!”

Specializing in both residential and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning, Bluewater features a truck-mounted steam cleaning system and guarantees that all products used are 100% safe and non-toxic.

Owner Travis Koontz takes pride in providing quality cleaning services to his neighbors and offers many solutions to solve your cleaning project needs. There are no hidden charges and each service is fully insured. Services include: pet stain removal, cigarette odor elimination, mattress cleaning, water extraction, oriental rug cleaning, and boat and RV carpet cleaning. Janitorial services are also available. Same day service and regular maintenance schedules are available.

Own a rental property? Schedule Bluewater Carpet to clean and sanitize your unit between renters.

Have company coming? Most carpets are usually dry in 2-4 hours!

Need to revive an old couch or recliner? Bluewater’s upholstery cleaning methods are effective and safe.

Suffer from allergies? Having your carpet and upholstery cleaned is an excellent way to remove both dust and mold.

Bluewater Carpet Solutions has been offering quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services since 2006. Contact Travis today at 910-297-0568 or visit www.BluewaterCarpetSolutions.com for more information.

Submitted by:
Brittany Koontz
Bluewater Carpet Solutions, Inc.

Ashley High School Athletic Boosters to Host Golf Tournament

Joint the Screaming Eagles Football team and the Boosters from Ashley High School in a football fundraising golf tournament.

Details:

• What: Swinging Iron for the Gridiron Golf Tournament
• When: Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 pm
• Where: Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
• Info: Cost is $60 per person or $220 per team

There will be a 1:00 shotgun start, Captain's Choice.

For more information, please contact Butch LeCompte at elecompte@bellsouth.net or call 910-398-2785.

New Members of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce - August 2009

Catching up on our blog announcements of the new members of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. Now announcing August, 2009....

The following businesses realized the importance of economic growth for Pleasure Island, and have pledged their support by investing in your Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products or services!

Tom Campbell
Beach PC - Computer Repair, Security Cameras, Web Site Design and Hosting
1018 N. Lake Park Blvd. #17
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-458-3188
tom@beachpc.com
www.BeachPC.com

Bryant Bass
Bass Built, Inc. - General Contractor, Custom Homes and Renovations
117 Leeward Ct.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
910-367-0874
bassbuilt@charter.net
www.BassBuilt.com

John Batson
Capt. John Batson Charter Boats - Charter Fishing
PO Box 172
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-367-0653
capt.johnbatson@yahoo.com
www.CarolinaBeachCharterFishing.com

George Godwin
Godwin Associates, P.A. - Architects
505 N. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-377-4051
george@godwinassociates.com

Hal Smith
Merrill Lynch - Financial Advisor
1123 Military Cutoff Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-256-7717
hal_smith@ml.com

Elaine Stewart
Prepaid Legal, Inc. - Providing Access to Legal System with Provider Law Firm
408 Carolina Sands Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-458-7490
elaines_island@yahoo.com
www.PrepaidLegal.com/hub/estewart1l

Ed Moseley
Rapid Refill - Selling Refilled Ink and Toner Cartridges, Refurbished and New Printers and Office Supplies
3715 Patriot Way, Suite 123
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-313-6992
ed.moseley@rapidrefillink.com
www.RapidRefill.com

Cameron Edwards
Rent-A-John - Rental of Portable Sanitation Units
PO Box 15549
Wilmington, NC 28408
910-791-8333
cedwards4@ec.rr.com
www.RentAJohnInc.com

Bill Wells
Wells Construction Corp. - Construction
713 St. Joseph Street
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-458-9907
wellsconstructioncorp@charter.net
www.WellsConstructionCorp.com