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Nov 10, 2026by: Curtis Hoff No Comments 36.3004,-76.2189999

November Newsletter – Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

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B Blessed Bakery
Ribbon Cutting!

What a sweet celebration in Hertford as we welcomed B Blessed Bakery to our local business community with a ribbon cutting! Friends, family, and fellow business owners from Pasquotank and Perquimans counties gathered to celebrate this exciting new venture. One of the most special things about B Blessed Bakery is its shared space with three other women-owned businesses, creating a unique farmers market-style shopping experience! It’s wonderful to see local entrepreneurs coming together to support one another and bring something new to our neighboring communities. Congratulations, Brandee, on this exciting new chapter! We wish you continued success and can’t wait to see your business grow. Be sure to stop by, explore the space, and enjoy some delicious baked goods, especially those amazing cinnamon rolls!

Lunch Bunch

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Lunch Bunch at Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation! A special thank-you to their wonderful team for sponsoring a delicious lunch and welcoming us into their beautiful facility. Members enjoyed an afternoon of networking, meaningful conversations, and a tour of the facility, where we had the opportunity to learn more about the valuable services they provide to our community. We are so grateful for their hospitality and continued involvement with the Chamber! Lunch Bunch is all about building relationships, supporting local businesses, and strengthening our community. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next one!

Salvation Army Ribbon Cutting!

The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Salvation Army’s new Food Pantry & Disaster Services Center! This wonderful addition to our community will help expand access to fresh, refrigerated, and frozen foods while strengthening disaster response efforts for neighbors in need. Made possible through a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation and support from community partners, including the Food Bank of the Albemarle and Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, this new facility is a testament to the power of collaboration and compassion. We are grateful to The Salvation Army and everyone involved for their continued dedication to serving others and making our community a stronger, more caring place!

Small Business
Law 101

The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Entrepreneur Resources, the COA Small Business Center, and Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. to host Small Business Law 101! A special thank-you to Andy Shilling, Managing Partner of Parks Zeigler, PLLC’s Elizabeth City office, for sharing valuable legal insights and practical guidance to help local entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses. We appreciate everyone who attended and the wonderful partnerships that continue to support and strengthen our local business community!

Welcome HRC Discovery!

Help us give a warm Chamber welcome to HRC Discovery! This small, family-owned business specializes in whimsical accessories for all ages, offering fun, unique finds that bring creativity, personality, and a little extra joy to everyday life! With the holiday season approaching, be sure to look for HRC Discovery at local events to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting a local small business. We’re excited to have HRC Discovery join the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success. Shop small, support local, and add some whimsy to your life!

Boo Bowling!

What a spooktacular night at our annual Boo Bowling event! From creative costumes to friendly competition, our Chamber members and community came together for an evening full of laughter, networking, and Halloween fun! A huge thank-you to Albemarle Lanes for hosting us and Taz-2 Productions for keeping the music and energy going all night! Congratulations to our winning teams: The Naked Coney’s – Sonic (1st Place), TCOM Serial Killers (2nd Place), and TCOM High Altitude Strikes (3rd Place)! Events like these remind us how special our business community is and how important it is to connect outside of our everyday routines. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year’s Boo Bowling such a success! We can’t wait to do it again next year!

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That little fridge filter isn’t a “set it and forget it” solution.

Today’s water test had 14 grains of hardness, ammonia, and the biggest surprise? The water coming from the refrigerator filter had more visible sediment and floating debris than the tap water.

A refrigerator filter can improve taste and reduce some contaminants, but if it isn’t replaced on schedule, it can become clogged and far less effective. Most manufacturers recommend replacing fridge filters about every 3 months, and hard water can shorten that lifespan even more.

Don’t assume “filtered” automatically means cleaner.

If you’re in Elizabeth City, Camden, Hertford, Edenton, South Mills, or the surrounding areas, let’s see what’s actually in your water with a FREE in home water test. The results might surprise you.

easterncarolinawatercompany@gmail.com
252-621-5597