Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is celebrating McDonald’s of Four Oaks as April’s Business of the Month. McDonald’s of Four Oaks was nominated for Business of the Month in honor of Mrs. Doris Huebner’s election to the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Board of Directors and in recognition of their contributions to the Town of Four Oaks.

Huebner Family McDonald’s is an independent franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants owned and operated by Fred, Doris and John Huebner. The company was founded in 1986 by Fred and Doris Huebner with the opening of their first McDonald’s in Wake County. The Four Oaks location opened in July of 2011 and currently has over 70 employees. John Huebner is the proud owner/operator of the Four Oaks location. Huebner Family McDonald’s supports many community based programs in Four Oaks. The local schools annually host School Nights at McDonald’s which provides the schools with the opportunity to receive 20% of sales during that three hour period. All of the Johnston County Educators and support staff receive a beverage card each academic year that allows them to receive a free beverage each visit during the school year and the Huebner’s have sponsored with the Four Oaks Parks and Recreation since their opening.

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize the lasting contributions made to the Four Oaks business community by McDonald’s of Four Oaks.  The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce will recognize one member business each month.  Nominations can be made at the Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce website, www.fouroakschamber.com.

Pictured from left to right – Mike Pritchett, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Tim Barbour, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce Board President, John Huebner, McDonald’s Owner, Doris Huebner, McDonald’s Owner, June Raynor, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce Board Secretary, Jackie Parrish, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Glenn Lee, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce Board Member.

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce and HomeTowne Realty are celebrating Ms. Candace Parker of South Johnston High School as April’s Teachers Lead Four Oaks, Teacher of the Month recipient.  The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce and HomeTowne Realty have partnered to present Teachers Lead Four Oaks, a monthly recognition for Four Oaks teachers.  Four Oaks teachers are a vital part of developing and leading our future workforce and future community leaders. The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce recognizes teachers who motivate and inspire their students through their teaching practices and their commitment to the community.

Ms. Candace Parker has worked to create a veterinarian tech program where her students assist in local veterinarian offices.  She has also created a pet salon at SJHS and is the leader of their FFA Chapter.

South Johnston High School Principal, Mr. David Pearce, and Assistant Principal, Ms. Cecelia Banks shared as part of the nomination process, “Ms. Parker motivates and inspires her students through her openness and approachability.  She maintains positive relationships with her students and fosters a desire for her students to learn.  Ms. Parker is deserving of this nomination due to her passion for teaching and her desire to see her students learn and succeed in all their endeavors.

Ms. Parker was presented with a certificate of recognition as well as a bag of gifts from many of the Chamber member businesses including HomeTowne Realty, The Vine and Branch, Superior Ladies, AQ Drafting Services, McDonalds of Four Oaks, Four Oaks Interiors, Johnston Health, Scentsy representative Theron Kammerer, Carly Fogleman Photography, Terri Sessoms, June Raynor, and House-Autry Mills.

Missy Medlin, local Four Oaks HomeTowne Realty agent and sponsor of the Teachers Lead Four Oaks Program states, “I am passionate about supporting teachers because I used to teach.  HomeTowne Realty understands the importance of reaching out and supporting our local teachers.  We want to give back through our own discounts to teachers and through this recognition program.”

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize the lasting contributions made to the Four Oaks community by our teachers.  The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce will recognize one local teacher each month through the Teachers Lead Four Oaks program.

Pictured from left to right – Cecelia Banks, SJHS Assistant Principal, Missy Medlin, HomeTowne Realty, Tim Barbour, Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce President, Candace Parker, Teachers Lead Four Oaks recipient, David Pearce, SJHS Principal, Ron James, SJHS Assistant Principal, William Weaver, SJHS Assistant Principal.

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce and HomeTowne Realty are celebrating Mrs. Susan Adams of Four Oaks Middle School as March’s Teachers Lead Four Oaks, Teacher of the Month recipient.  The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce and HomeTowne Realty have partnered to present Teachers Lead Four Oaks, a monthly recognition for Four Oaks teachers.  Four Oaks teachers are a vital part of developing and leading our future workforce and future community leaders. The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce recognizes teachers who motivate and inspire their students through their teaching practices and their commitment to the community.

Four Oaks Middle School Principal, Mr. Tol Avery, and Assistant Principal, Ms. Sarah Lewis shared as part of the nomination process, “Mrs. Adams builds rapport with her students so that they seek to learn and dig deeper into social studies.  She leads by example by being a lifelong learner and continues to motivate her students with her enthusiasm in and out of the classroom. She is the school’s soccer and softball coach.  She has also just assumed the role of athletic director and has partnered with many outside agencies to garner their support for the school’s athletic program.  Businesses, families, and community members feel part of the school community because of her outreach.  Mrs. Adams is a seasoned teacher who diligently seeks opportunities to get the best out of her students on a daily basis.  She tries innovative ideas to inspire students to develop a love for learning.  Mrs. Adams not only loves her students, she loves the Four Oaks community and seeks to merge it with the school to make each a better place.”

Mrs. Adams was presented with a certificate of recognition as well as a bag of gifts from many of the Chamber member businesses including HomeTowne Realty, The Vine and Branch, Superior Ladies, AQ Drafting Services, McDonalds of Four Oaks, Four Oaks Interiors, Johnston Health, Scentsy representative Theron Kammerer, Carly Fogleman Photography, and House-Autry Mills.

Missy Medlin, local Four Oaks HomeTowne Realty agent and sponsor of the Teachers Lead Four Oaks Program states, “I am passionate about supporting teachers because I used to teach.  HomeTowne Realty understands the importance of reaching out and supporting our local teachers.  We want to give back through our own discounts to teachers and through this recognition program.”

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize the lasting contributions made to the Four Oaks community by our teachers.  The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce will recognize one local teacher each month through the Teachers Lead Four Oaks program.

The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Holt Lake Gas and Grill as March’s Business of the Month. Holt Lake Gas and Grill was nominated for Business of the Month in recognition of their beautification and renovation efforts. Tony Braswell, Owner, and Tonya Rodriguez, General Manager, have worked hard since 2016 to improve the look and service provided by Holt Lake Gas and Grill. They have remodeled the outside canopy and the front face of the building, installed new lighting, increased the food options available at the grill, and upgraded the inventory and customer pay systems. Mr. Braswell is very proud of the work put into the business and is appreciative to Ms. Rodriguez for her support. The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize the lasting contributions made to the Four Oaks business community by Holt Lake Gas and Grill.