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The Pines at Glen Laurel, Community Manager - Jimmy Stine
Describe what your organization provides for its customers
We provide Clayton with upscale luxury apartments in a prime location along with a fabulous set of amenities.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique
The Pines at Glen Laurel were built in 2019, and is the first multi-use community of its kind in Clayton. This will provide residents with a luxury apartment home, as well as the convenience of shopping and dining without leaving the community. Residents have 24 hour access to our amenities such as the swimming pool, Pub Room, and state of the art fitness center.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
We have recently stabilized our occupancy after being open for a year, and we plan to break ground on a new phase later this year which will add 120 apartments to the community. We are also working on deals for the commercial and retail parcels that are available. The State Employees Credit Union is near completion, and we are working on a Mexican restaurant that will open later this year.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope to see the community fully occupied, and look forward to many more commercial and retail opportunities on the property. We look forward to offering more shopping and dining to not only our residents, but the residents of East Clayton as the area continues to grow and prosper!
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Do as much market research as possible for trends in your area, as well as trends in several of the surrounding cities. Focus groups are a great source of insight as to what customers are looking for in this new day and age. Work closely with the Chamber of Commerce as they prove to be a valuable resource for networking and advertising. Beyond anything, customer service is key!!
We provide Clayton with upscale luxury apartments in a prime location along with a fabulous set of amenities.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique
The Pines at Glen Laurel were built in 2019, and is the first multi-use community of its kind in Clayton. This will provide residents with a luxury apartment home, as well as the convenience of shopping and dining without leaving the community. Residents have 24 hour access to our amenities such as the swimming pool, Pub Room, and state of the art fitness center.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
We have recently stabilized our occupancy after being open for a year, and we plan to break ground on a new phase later this year which will add 120 apartments to the community. We are also working on deals for the commercial and retail parcels that are available. The State Employees Credit Union is near completion, and we are working on a Mexican restaurant that will open later this year.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope to see the community fully occupied, and look forward to many more commercial and retail opportunities on the property. We look forward to offering more shopping and dining to not only our residents, but the residents of East Clayton as the area continues to grow and prosper!
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Do as much market research as possible for trends in your area, as well as trends in several of the surrounding cities. Focus groups are a great source of insight as to what customers are looking for in this new day and age. Work closely with the Chamber of Commerce as they prove to be a valuable resource for networking and advertising. Beyond anything, customer service is key!!
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Fairway Mortgage, Mortgage Advisor - Shawna Clark
Describe what your organization provides for its customers
I help people achieve the dream of home ownership. I work with a full range of clients, from first time home buyers to buyers wanting to purchase investment properties and refinance their current home.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique
I became a Mortgage Advisor in 2018 because I wanted to help people achieve the dream of home ownership. Owning a home is a major step toward building wealth and it can be achieved as long as there is an understanding of what it takes to get there. Many of my clients are first time home buyers and are unfamiliar with the process and requirements to get approved for a home loan. To help with this I host several Home Buyer Seminars throughout the year. The seminars provide future buyers the opportunity to learn the process and get their questions answered in a relaxed environment. I partner with other industry professionals for the seminar to provide insight on the entire home buying process.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
In the last couple of months I have been able to help families use the equity in their home to consolidate debt. Eliminating hundreds of dollars from their monthly expenses gives them the opportunity to breath and live more comfortably. It is rewarding for me knowing that I helped make a difference for them.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
In the next 12 months, I hope to continue to be a resource in regards to if now is time to buy or refinance a home. For many families using the equity in their home may be the best option to consolidate debt, do renovations or invest in rental property. I look forward to helping them understand their options and how they can use what they have to get what they want.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Get involved in the community. Clayton is a wonderful place to be a small business owner. It’s filled with opportunity and support you just have to get out there and get involved. Find a mentor or coach. You don’t have to navigate things on your own.
I help people achieve the dream of home ownership. I work with a full range of clients, from first time home buyers to buyers wanting to purchase investment properties and refinance their current home.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique
I became a Mortgage Advisor in 2018 because I wanted to help people achieve the dream of home ownership. Owning a home is a major step toward building wealth and it can be achieved as long as there is an understanding of what it takes to get there. Many of my clients are first time home buyers and are unfamiliar with the process and requirements to get approved for a home loan. To help with this I host several Home Buyer Seminars throughout the year. The seminars provide future buyers the opportunity to learn the process and get their questions answered in a relaxed environment. I partner with other industry professionals for the seminar to provide insight on the entire home buying process.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
In the last couple of months I have been able to help families use the equity in their home to consolidate debt. Eliminating hundreds of dollars from their monthly expenses gives them the opportunity to breath and live more comfortably. It is rewarding for me knowing that I helped make a difference for them.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
In the next 12 months, I hope to continue to be a resource in regards to if now is time to buy or refinance a home. For many families using the equity in their home may be the best option to consolidate debt, do renovations or invest in rental property. I look forward to helping them understand their options and how they can use what they have to get what they want.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Get involved in the community. Clayton is a wonderful place to be a small business owner. It’s filled with opportunity and support you just have to get out there and get involved. Find a mentor or coach. You don’t have to navigate things on your own.
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Clayton Women in Networking, Founded 2012, President Suzanne Ball
Describe what your organization provides for its customers:
Clayton Women In Networking is a nonprofit organization that offers all of this and more:
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
Founded in April 2012, Clayton WIN was created to give the women members of the Clayton business community an outlet for ingenuity and philanthropy. Our members participate in promoting business and economic development, increasing civic awareness and community involvement, and supporting member businesses throughout Clayton and surrounding areas.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
One of our major fundraisers is our annual Health and Wellness Expo - this year is our 4th one and it will be held in conjunction with the Clayton Road Race 5K on Saturday May 9th. We will be setup in Clayton Town Square and should have 500+ people coming through the expo. Vendor spaces and other opportunities to get involved are still available - visit www.claytonhealthexpo.com for more details!
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We will be a recognized and highly sought-after organization and resource in the community distinguished by the services, guidance, and support provided to emerging and established women leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
You cannot please everyone all of the time - it's important to stay true to your mission. Clayton WIN's core purpose is to support emerging and established women entrepreneurs, leaders, and other professionals, empowering them through mentoring, learning, development, and professional networking thereby giving back to the community - and this mission drives everything that we do.
Clayton Women In Networking is a nonprofit organization that offers all of this and more:
- Personal and professional growth
- Monthly speakers
- Free workshops
- Social networking
- Networking and referral opportunities
- Mentorship opportunities with the House of Hope
- Community Involvement
- Charitable contributions given to Harbor House, House of Hope, Clayton Area Ministries, etc.
- Volunteer opportunities as a WIN member
- WIN’s reputation within the community
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
Founded in April 2012, Clayton WIN was created to give the women members of the Clayton business community an outlet for ingenuity and philanthropy. Our members participate in promoting business and economic development, increasing civic awareness and community involvement, and supporting member businesses throughout Clayton and surrounding areas.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
One of our major fundraisers is our annual Health and Wellness Expo - this year is our 4th one and it will be held in conjunction with the Clayton Road Race 5K on Saturday May 9th. We will be setup in Clayton Town Square and should have 500+ people coming through the expo. Vendor spaces and other opportunities to get involved are still available - visit www.claytonhealthexpo.com for more details!
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We will be a recognized and highly sought-after organization and resource in the community distinguished by the services, guidance, and support provided to emerging and established women leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
You cannot please everyone all of the time - it's important to stay true to your mission. Clayton WIN's core purpose is to support emerging and established women entrepreneurs, leaders, and other professionals, empowering them through mentoring, learning, development, and professional networking thereby giving back to the community - and this mission drives everything that we do.
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Hudson's Hardware & Outdoor Equipment, Founded 1958, Leigh Hudson
Describe what your organization provides for its customers:
Hudson’s Hardware & Outdoor Equipment is a full-service Hardware, Animal Health, Lawn & Garden, and Outdoor Power Equipment store.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
Hudson's offers a unique and broad assortment of everyday useful items that our customers have demanded for over 60 years. The product knowledge and personal service we provide is unmatched in the categories we offer.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
We were recently recognized as a high performing "Elite Dealer" at a national TORO convention in San Diego. We are also excited to be selling a new line of TYM Farm Tractors to complement our extensive line of outdoor power equipment.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope that Hudson’s will continuing to grow with the great support of our many customers and friends.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
The best advice I can provide is to put considerable effort into a 10-year plan and have twice the cash available that your plan indicates. Invest in people that share your vision and will take ownership of their position.
Hudson’s Hardware & Outdoor Equipment is a full-service Hardware, Animal Health, Lawn & Garden, and Outdoor Power Equipment store.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
Hudson's offers a unique and broad assortment of everyday useful items that our customers have demanded for over 60 years. The product knowledge and personal service we provide is unmatched in the categories we offer.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
We were recently recognized as a high performing "Elite Dealer" at a national TORO convention in San Diego. We are also excited to be selling a new line of TYM Farm Tractors to complement our extensive line of outdoor power equipment.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope that Hudson’s will continuing to grow with the great support of our many customers and friends.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
The best advice I can provide is to put considerable effort into a 10-year plan and have twice the cash available that your plan indicates. Invest in people that share your vision and will take ownership of their position.
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Angelina Corroo - HomeTowne Realty
Describe what your organization provides for its customers:
As a Full-time REALTOR® I serve the Greater Triangle area and have a wide range of expertise from new construction to resales, and first-time home buyers to investment properties. I am a top producing agent and I know how to get results. A lot of times that means doing things that other agents won't do, like paying for repairs, or even doing the repairs myself, cleaning, painting, helping clients move; whatever it takes.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
I am passionate about real estate, helping others, and serving my community. My most rewarding work in real estate has been helping those going through a life change – whether that is a relocation, a new job, marriage, divorce, or death in the family – I have lots of experience dealing with these very challenging situations and I welcome the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. I have also been coaching people on becoming investors and landlords and how to create an investment portfolio. I believe that real estate can be an extraordinary investment with very little risk if you know what you’re doing.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
This year I have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, as well as the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation. Serving my community and finding meaningful ways to give back is becoming a focus of mine. Availability of affordable housing is an issue in our area, and I want to help solve that problem, in addition to supporting my fellow local business owners who provide jobs for our residents. Clayton is such a special place to live and we want to continue to attract more businesses and newcomers here, while preserving our small-town quality of life.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
My husband and I have been investing in rental properties as part of our retirement strategy, and this year we plan to purchase our 5th one. We open the doors to our rentals to people who may not be able to find a nice home to rent otherwise - due to having low credit scores, large dogs, etc. I also plan to earn my Workforce Housing Specialist Designation and increase awareness of the support that is available to the aspiring homeowners in our community.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
My best advice is a quote from Jim Rohn – “Don’t wish it was easier - wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems - wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge - wish for more wisdom.” And then go out and make yourself better - get the wisdom and skills that it takes and don’t let anyone stop you!
As a Full-time REALTOR® I serve the Greater Triangle area and have a wide range of expertise from new construction to resales, and first-time home buyers to investment properties. I am a top producing agent and I know how to get results. A lot of times that means doing things that other agents won't do, like paying for repairs, or even doing the repairs myself, cleaning, painting, helping clients move; whatever it takes.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
I am passionate about real estate, helping others, and serving my community. My most rewarding work in real estate has been helping those going through a life change – whether that is a relocation, a new job, marriage, divorce, or death in the family – I have lots of experience dealing with these very challenging situations and I welcome the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. I have also been coaching people on becoming investors and landlords and how to create an investment portfolio. I believe that real estate can be an extraordinary investment with very little risk if you know what you’re doing.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
This year I have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, as well as the NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation. Serving my community and finding meaningful ways to give back is becoming a focus of mine. Availability of affordable housing is an issue in our area, and I want to help solve that problem, in addition to supporting my fellow local business owners who provide jobs for our residents. Clayton is such a special place to live and we want to continue to attract more businesses and newcomers here, while preserving our small-town quality of life.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
My husband and I have been investing in rental properties as part of our retirement strategy, and this year we plan to purchase our 5th one. We open the doors to our rentals to people who may not be able to find a nice home to rent otherwise - due to having low credit scores, large dogs, etc. I also plan to earn my Workforce Housing Specialist Designation and increase awareness of the support that is available to the aspiring homeowners in our community.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
My best advice is a quote from Jim Rohn – “Don’t wish it was easier - wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems - wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge - wish for more wisdom.” And then go out and make yourself better - get the wisdom and skills that it takes and don’t let anyone stop you!
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Diversified Payroll Solutions, Founded 2005, Nichole Silvia
Describe what your organization provides for its customers:
Let us help you focus on your bottom line. Diversified Payroll provides low-cost, high-quality payroll outsourcing solutions. We cater each service package to our client’s needs and wants. We offer comprehensive packages with payroll processing that includes quarterlies, W2’s, new hire reporting, agency checks and direct deposit. We have many add on features to cater to the client needs including time and attendance via physical clocks, app and online options, retirement services, workers compensation, human resources, and WOTC Screening.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique?
Diversified Payroll Solutions is a family-owned business with a home base in Pennsylvania, but we expanded to Clayton, NC in December of last year. We are always doing training with our payroll specialists to ensure our clients have the most up to date services. Having four payroll specialists and three accountants on hand here in Clayton, each client is getting a personal experience, direct contact and a knowledge base to help ensure your payroll service is running smoothly.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
Expanding! When I was given the opportunity to move to North Carolina with my fiancé, the owners have also gave me the opportunity to take the business with me. Being here in Clayton for about one year has been so rewarding.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope that in the next year we can continue to expand and help more local businesses with their payroll needs. With our knowledge and services, we want to allow businesses to focus on their bottom line and not worry about the next payroll submission.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Patience and confidence. While I have 13 years of experience in payroll and 11 of those years with Diversified Payroll Solutions, starting in a new area can be frightening. Always lean back on your knowledge and expertise and the rest will fall into place!
Let us help you focus on your bottom line. Diversified Payroll provides low-cost, high-quality payroll outsourcing solutions. We cater each service package to our client’s needs and wants. We offer comprehensive packages with payroll processing that includes quarterlies, W2’s, new hire reporting, agency checks and direct deposit. We have many add on features to cater to the client needs including time and attendance via physical clocks, app and online options, retirement services, workers compensation, human resources, and WOTC Screening.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique?
Diversified Payroll Solutions is a family-owned business with a home base in Pennsylvania, but we expanded to Clayton, NC in December of last year. We are always doing training with our payroll specialists to ensure our clients have the most up to date services. Having four payroll specialists and three accountants on hand here in Clayton, each client is getting a personal experience, direct contact and a knowledge base to help ensure your payroll service is running smoothly.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
Expanding! When I was given the opportunity to move to North Carolina with my fiancé, the owners have also gave me the opportunity to take the business with me. Being here in Clayton for about one year has been so rewarding.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
We hope that in the next year we can continue to expand and help more local businesses with their payroll needs. With our knowledge and services, we want to allow businesses to focus on their bottom line and not worry about the next payroll submission.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
Patience and confidence. While I have 13 years of experience in payroll and 11 of those years with Diversified Payroll Solutions, starting in a new area can be frightening. Always lean back on your knowledge and expertise and the rest will fall into place!
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Light of Elaine LLC, Founded 2018, Elaine Rodriguez-Buz
Describe what your organization provides for its customers:
Light of Elaine is an alternative healing practice that utilizes various energy healing modalities to provide the mind, body and spirit the balance it seeks to be in a healthy alignment. We provide a therapeutic and holistic approach to removing obstacles that get in the way to achieving one’s maximum potential.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
After 15 years in a leadership and coaching capacity, our services are brought to the Clayton community through extensive expertise in developing individuals from where they are to where they wish to be. Combined with eastern energy medicine, we approach healing with a branch of quantum physics that activate positive energetic responses to the body.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
Being able to empower and provide space to activate healing for over 150 clients is beyond gratifying. They have shown testimonies of improving how they feel, diminished anxiety and decreased chronic pain. Our clients are also taught the tools they can apply to their lives whenever needed.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
In the next 12 months, I will continue to expand on workshop series, retreats and bring mindfulness programs to businesses for their employees to receive much needed relief. Everyone needs balance and healing to allow themselves to grow naturally without the overwhelm and expectations of society.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
My advice to others starting their own small business is to have a burning desire to drive you and be committed to consistently pursuing your dreams. Remove doubts and naysayers from your path. Be open to possibility. Always persevere. If you can think it, you can have it. When you become who you were meant to be, you'll set the world on fire.
Light of Elaine is an alternative healing practice that utilizes various energy healing modalities to provide the mind, body and spirit the balance it seeks to be in a healthy alignment. We provide a therapeutic and holistic approach to removing obstacles that get in the way to achieving one’s maximum potential.
Give us a brief history of your business and what makes it unique:
After 15 years in a leadership and coaching capacity, our services are brought to the Clayton community through extensive expertise in developing individuals from where they are to where they wish to be. Combined with eastern energy medicine, we approach healing with a branch of quantum physics that activate positive energetic responses to the body.
What is the most exciting recent highlight for your business?
Being able to empower and provide space to activate healing for over 150 clients is beyond gratifying. They have shown testimonies of improving how they feel, diminished anxiety and decreased chronic pain. Our clients are also taught the tools they can apply to their lives whenever needed.
Where do you hope to see your business in 12 months?
In the next 12 months, I will continue to expand on workshop series, retreats and bring mindfulness programs to businesses for their employees to receive much needed relief. Everyone needs balance and healing to allow themselves to grow naturally without the overwhelm and expectations of society.
What advice would you offer to someone starting their own small business?
My advice to others starting their own small business is to have a burning desire to drive you and be committed to consistently pursuing your dreams. Remove doubts and naysayers from your path. Be open to possibility. Always persevere. If you can think it, you can have it. When you become who you were meant to be, you'll set the world on fire.
Why choose a Chamber business?
Support Chamber businesses. The businesses in our directory are businesses in the Clayton, NC and surrounding areas that not only "do business" here, but have also taken the extra step by investing in the Clayton Chamber of Commerce's mission (to champion business, economic development, and education in Clayton, NC). They show community leadership through engagement in Chamber events/activities, committees, task forces, and other initiatives. By supporting these businesses, you play a key role in Clayton's economic growth. Look for a CCOC investor decal, ask us, or search our online business directory for our investors.
