For The Record

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Tune in to our latest For the Record Podcast episode featuring special guest, Ralph LeGrand, owner of Grate Sauces & Rubs! Ralph shares the story behind his growing brand, the inspiration that sparked his passion for creating bold flavors, and the lessons he’s learned as a small business owner.

From entrepreneurship to perseverance, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways for anyone building a business or chasing a dream. Don’t miss this engaging conversation, highlighting one of Wayne County’s innovative entrepreneurs.

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Please join us as we celebrate the women of Wayne County with two of the brightest, boldest, and most brilliant women we know - Dr. Freda Allen and Renita Allen Dawson. They share stories about who shaped their youth, what drives them to be the best in their fields, and why they continue pursuing excellence in being truly, genuinely happy, no matter what.

Harlon Neal, 2025 Chamber Board Chair, shares what fuels his passion every single day – gratitude, faith, positivity, and a drive to truly make a difference. From focusing on what can be done to asking how he can be better today than yesterday, this conversation is full of perspective and purpose. You don’t want to miss this episode!

For the Record: Beverly Weeks

Join Todd Walker, Chamber President & CEO, for a powerful conversation with Beverly Weeks—CEO of Wayne Pregnancy Center & Cry Freedom Missions, city councilwoman, and community leader. Beverly shares her journey of faith, leadership, and the heart behind rescuing and restoring survivors of sex trafficking. A story of hope, courage, and choosing compassion over fear.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

ACIC-Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company

Goldsboro Builders Supply & Family of Companies

Professional Data Management, Inc.

T. A. Loving Company

UNC Physicians Network

Alta FoodsButterball

You can catch all episodes from seasons one, two, and three on YouTube, Spotify, or Facebook!⁠

#engage⁠ #equip⁠ #elevate⁠ #everybusiness⁠ ⁠#waynecountychamberofcommerce

NEW EPISODE ALERT: For the Record with Aaron Penny from Lumos (and daughter, Ava)

In this episode, Todd Walker, Chamber President & CEO, is joined by Aaron Penny from Lumos and his daughter, Ava. Aaron really showcases the importance of family, from his upbringing watching the work ethic of his mother, to his relationship with his daughter and the time they spend together, whether it be getting a goldendoodle or going on bike rides. Both Aaron and Ava strive to focus on the good, looking for wins each and every day! 

On this episode of For the Record, we are once again joined by another power couple: Chretien and Mallory Dumond!

Listen in as we discover how the Dumond's balance love, marriage, children and professional lives. They do all of this while also finding time for their love of travel, which is really what brought them together in the first place.

Words of wisdom from Mallory, "Life is not something that you manage, it is something that you live!"

A special thanks to our sponsors:

ACIC- Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company 

Goldsboro Builders Supply & Family of Companies

Professional Data Management, Inc.

T.A. Loving Company

UNC Physicians Network

Alta Foods

Butterball

You can catch all episodes from seasons one, two, and three on YouTube, Spotify, Facebook, or via our website!

#engage

#equip

#elevate

#everybusiness

#waynecountychamberofcommerce

Episode 31: Airlon Vinson

We’re excited to feature Will and Chelsea as they discuss how they balance marriage, children, and careers, along with the struggles that lead to beauty.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

ACIC-Atlantic | Casualty Insurance Company | Goldsboro Builders Supply & Family of Companies | Professional Data Management, Inc. | T.A. Loving Company | UNC Physicians Network | Alta Foods | Butterball

#engage#equip#elevate#everybusiness#waynecountychamberofcommerce