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COMMUNITY GUIDE & MAP

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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C HA M B E R W E L C O M E

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he Clayton Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present its Community Guide and Map. In our publication you will find a wide variety of information that we hope is beneficial to you as you explore our community.

As in previous years, we expect it to be an outstanding resource to both our businesses and the community. We are confident the same will hold true for you.

We would also like to make you aware of the many functions available for you and your business to network with other area businesses during the year. The Chamber offers numerous networking opportunities such as Business after Hours, Business before Hours, Coffee & Conversation, Eggs and Issues and, of course, our annual events include the Business Expo, Golf Tournament, Harvest Festival, Christmas Parade, Squealin on the Square and the Annual Meeting. We welcome your participation in as many of these events as possible. Please contact the Chamber office at (919) 553-6352 or go online to the Chamber website at www.claytonchamber. com for more information on these events.

The Chamber also offers a wide array of benefits to members. These include a weekly E-newsletter, Email Blasts, Educational Opportunities, Business Referral Services, Directory Listing, Meeting Room Facility and Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings, among others. On our website your business is listed by business category allowing newcomers the opportunity to contact you directly and view the services that your business has to offer.

We would like to thank those businesses that were so gracious to advertise in this publication. Without their support this guide would not have been possible and we truly thank them for their commitment.

thanks to all of our members who have so generously dedicated their time and financial resources in making the Clayton Chamber of Commerce the finest Chamber of Commerce in all of Johnston County.

Sincerely,

Jim Godfrey

Jim Godfrey President Clayton Chamber of Commerce

JIM GODFREY President (919) 553-6352 jim@claytonchamber.com

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H I S T O RY

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he Town of Clayton had its beginnings in the early 1700s, when settlers began to occupy land formerly inhabited by Tuscarora and Sioux Indians. Originally known as Stallings’ Station, a depot along the North Carolina Railroad, it mostly consisted of several small stores that served the rural area. The first post office, built in 1845, was located just southeast of its present site, under the name of Gulley’s Store, and was officially renamed Clayton in 1856.

The railroad was a critical resource during the Civil War. When the State of North Carolina and the City of Raleigh surrendered to Union General Tecumseh Sherman in 1865, it occurred on the railroad tracks in Clayton near the O’Neil Street crossing.

Following the Civil War, Clayton saw a surge of activity. Agricultural production increased, and, as a result, new markets formed, both locally and regionally, connected via the railroad to other centers of commerce. The Town of Clayton was incorporated in 1869 and since then, it has become a dynamic, thriving community that has grown into the largest town in Johnston County.

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GETTING HERE

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itizens and visitors find Clayton easily accessible. Located on the western edge of Johnston County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, the town is only about a 20-minute drive to the state capital in Raleigh and about a 30- or 35-minute drive to the Research Triangle Park and Durham, respectively.

Clayton is near Interstates 40 and 95 and U.S. 70, and is a 30-minute drive from Raleigh/Durham International Airport.

The airport services eight major airlines and 18 regional airlines with an average of 372 daily arrivals and departures.

A four-lane, divided highway was constructed to relieve congestion on existing U.S. 70 and provide motorists traveling to Raleigh or the coast with an alternate route.

Motorists traveling to I-40 through Clayton now have a faster, less-congested route.  It is a new four-lane, divided highway.

 There are access points at interchanges including I-40, N.C. 42, Ranch Road and the U.S. 70/U.S. 70 Business Split.  The new road includes 22 new bridges.  Existing U.S. 70 has become U.S. 70 Business.  The 10.7-mile highway stretches from I-40 at mile marker 310 in Wake County to the U.S. 70/U.S. 70 Business Split in Johnston County.

The Johnston County Airport is located approximately five minutes east of Clayton.

Its 5,500-foot runway and taxiways are paved and lighted, and charter service is available. Amtrak can be boarded in Selma or in Raleigh. Bus service is available from Smithfield and from Raleigh.

The scenic North Carolina Mountains are just three and a half hours to the west, and the beautiful North Carolina coast is just two hours to the east.

421 East 2nd Street Clayton, NC 27520 TEL: (919) 553-6473 FAX: 919-553-6286 8am - 8pm 7-Days a Week

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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layton is a burgeoning artists’ community. The visual and performing arts continue to grow as citizens find more reasons to stay in town for entertainment.

The Clayton Center, which features a 600-seat auditorium, was renovated from the former Clayton school buildings into a state-of-the-art performance and conference center. The auditorium is home to a professional performance series that runs between October and May annually.

The center has hosted performances by entertainers such as Kathy Mattea and Doc Watson. The conference center has quickly become a destination for both the businesses and civic communities around the region, playing host to a broad spectrum of events from weddings to expos to homeowner’s association meetings and religious services.

The auditorium is also rented to local groups for pageants, concerts and

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presentations. The Conference Center is a destination for both the businesses and civic communities around the region.

It’s also home to visual artist exhibitions throughout the year.

The Comedy Zone, located on U.S. Business 70, serves as the host to many top-line comedic acts.

Clayton Visual Arts (CVA) is a private, nonprofit arts agency for Clayton. The council supports quality arts programs and projects throughout the county and within area schools, promotes and

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website at www.claytonvisualarts.com.

The Clayton Downtown Development Association sponsors the Town Square Concert Series the third Thursday of each month from May through September, featuring popular bands. The CDDA also sponsors the Christmas Village & Tree Lighting the Thursday following Thanksgiving. Visit their website at www.downtownclayton.org. sponsors local arts events, and advocates the arts as a part of everyday life in Clayton. For more information, visit their website at www.claytonvisualarts.org.

The Millstock Music and Art Festival, sponsored by the Clayton Visual Arts and the FlipSide restaurant, is held each June and features live music and handcrafted artisan wares. Visit their

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here’s something for everyone in Clayton and surrounding Johnston County. From the arts to the outdoors, the area offers activities for visitors and citizens of every age.

Local parks and golf courses provide a host of recreational opportunities, while Clemmons Educational State Forest offers educational programs, nature trails, camping, hiking and picnic facilities.

The Clayton Center, located downtown on Second Street, is a venue for several performing arts series that bring national touring companies, local concerts and productions to Clayton. It also provides exhibit space for local visual artists.

In September, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Clayton Harvest Festival – featuring amusements, an antique car show, arts & crafts and many food vendors. The Chamber also sponsors the Clayton Christmas Parade on the second Saturday of December.

Boyette Farms offers visitors on the farm agri-tainment activities with the Clayton Fear Farm with day visits suitable for small children and the Christmas Lights on the Neuse offering hayrides among the lights down to the Neuse River.

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The Clayton Farm and Community Market opens seasonally April to October offering farm-fresh produce, flowers, arts & crafts, local honey and much more. The market is located on the Horne Square at the corner of Lombard and Main Street.

Visit their website at www.claytonfarmers-market.org.

The Johnston County Visitors Bureau offers information on events and attractions throughout the county. You can visit their website at www.johnstoncountync.org or call (919) 989-8687. A new visitor-focus website is now available for all Clayton and surrounding area businesses at www.visitclayton.org.

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We can also bring the party to you with our offsite catering for 20 people or up to 400 people.

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E D U C AT I O N

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layton residents enjoy a wide range of educational choices, from outstanding public and private schools to internationally recognized universities in the nearby Triangle area such as Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.

Business Week magazine, one of the world’s leading business publications, has rated Clayton’s schools among the top in the U.S. and ranked the town in the top 10 of the country’s most affordable places for families to live and assure a top education for their children.

Johnston County Schools is comprised of 42 schools that serve over 33,000 students from kindergarten through grade 12.

The Clayton area includes: West Clayton Elementary, East Clayton Elementary, Cooper Elementary, Powhatan Elementary, Riverwood Elementary and River Dell Elementary schools serving grades K-5; Clayton Middle School, Archer Lodge Middle School and Riverwood Middle School, serving grades 6-8; and Clayton High School, Corinth Holders High School and Cleveland High School, serving grades 9-12. All schools are accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Johnston County Schools strives to create an atmosphere of communication among students, faculty and the community, in order to encourage the development of well-rounded students, taking into account social responsibility, diverse teaching methods and practical considerations. As a result of their aggressive efforts, Johnston County Schools ranks in the top 20 percent of North Carolina schools, with an average SAT above the national average. The schools in Clayton also serve as the home to many National Board Certified faculty. For more information, call the Johnston County Schools Central Office in Smithfield at (919) 934-6032 or visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us.

Johnston Community College, located about 10 miles east of Clayton in Smithfield, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. It has an enrollment of approximately 6,000 and offers a wide variety of associate’s degree programs. Learn more about JCC at www.johnstoncc.edu. 

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Business Week magazine ranks Clayton schools among the top in the U.S. The Small Business Resource Center is located at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center in Clayton. The center’s mission is to support the entrepreneur in starting a business and to provide assistance to business owners in being more successful. The center does this by offering training, counseling and information services to the general public at no charge. The Small Business Center works with the local Chambers of Commerce, professional organizations and other governmental agencies to

provide training at low or no cost to the general public. Counseling is by appointment and is provided at no charge by calling (919) 209-2015.

There are many other colleges, universities and technical schools within commuting distance of Clayton, including Campbell University, North Carolina Central, Louisburg College, Barton College, Peace College, Saint Mary’s, Shaw University, Meredith College and St. Augustine just to name a few. 

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H E A LT H C A R E

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eed an MRI, stitches or cataract surgery? You can now get a diagnostic test, emergency care and same-day surgery all in one convenient location: on the beautiful campus of Johnston Medical Center-Clayton. You’re busy enough with everyday life. Isn’t it nice to know that many of the health care services you need are now within minutes of where you live?

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Ten private treatment rooms are equipped to handle general emergencies, and four observation rooms will accommodate patients who need extended stays.

Outpatient Surgery The surgical services include general surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedics and otolaryngology. Equipped with the latest technology, the Ambulatory Care and Surgery Unit has two operating rooms and 14 staging and recovery rooms.

Patients recover from sedation in a postanesthesia care unit designed for comfort and privacy.

Diagnostic Tests The diagnostic imaging services include CT scans, digital mammography, X-rays, ultrasound and a wide-bore MRI to accommodate patients who may have a fear of confined spaces. They have included a separate, private area for women who are waiting for mammograms and ultrasounds.

Laboratory Services The clinical laboratory will have a blood bank and offer services such as phlebotomy, hematology, blood and urine analysis and testing for strep throat. The staff will process orders from referring physicians and other departments within the medical center.

Easy Access Johnston Medical Center-Clayton is easy to find on N.C. 42 West, between the

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intersection of Amelia Church Road and the U.S. 70 Bypass of Clayton. Parking is plentiful, and a large metal canopy at the medical center’s entrance will shelter patients and visitors as they arrive. On the same site, a three-story office building for doctors and specialists is now open.

On Jan. 14, 2015, Johnston Health proudly launched their beautiful three-story, full-service hospital. You will find fifty inpatient rooms, as well as a women's center with labor and delivery rooms, a nursery, and a C-section room.

In addition, there is a 24-hour emergency department, which has been accredited as a chest pain center, and a fully equipped imaging center. To top it all off, this new hospital, with its new services and new levels of care, is brought to you with the strength and depth of our recent partnership with UNC Health Care.

In 2009, JMC-Smithfield was expanded and renovated with the completion of a $62 million, five-story patient tower that includes 101 patient suites, a larger cafeteria, modern operating rooms and a new intensive care unit.

JMC-Smithfield is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. With more than 200 physicians on staff, the hospital provides such medical specialties as internal medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, mammography, cardiology,

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urology, physical therapy, nuclear medicine, pediatrics, pulmonology, orthopedics, radiology, psychiatry, endoscopy, obstetrics and gynecology.

Its 24-hour emergency department has physician coverage at all times.  101 private suites with futon for overnight guests  Modern intensive care unit (ICU); state-of-the-art operating rooms  Advanced technology, including 64-slice CT scanner, digital mammography  Comfortable front lobby, charming gift shop, lovely chapel, colorful food court The hospital is in partnership with Duke University Health Systems in operating the Summit Surgical Center and Summit Rehab Center in Clayton. It also sponsors a variety of activities that promote community education and well-being for all ages. Other agencies under the JMH umbrella include the Johnston Family Care Centers in Kenly and McGee’s Crossroads and a QuikMed Urgent Care Center in Garner. For more information about the hospital, call (919) 934-8171.

Clayton also is home to a satellite medical office of WakeMed (a major Raleigh hospital) and a number of family and specialty physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, urgent care, physical therapists and assisted-living centers.

Johnston County offers many health care options, while the Triangle area is home to several large medical centers that provide extensive primary and specialty health care, including Duke University, WakeMed, Rex Healthcare and UNC Chapel Hill hospitals. 

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SHOPPING & DINING

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layton offers shoppers a wide range of retail and service centers throughout town. Along U.S. Business 70, shopping options range from large discount retailers to small specialty, jewelry and clothing shops. Hair and nail salons, day spas and other professional services are readily available, as are a variety of restaurants. Shoppers will find new and used furniture, women’s clothing, home interiors and more tucked in the shopping centers that line the major thoroughfare.

Clayton also features a vibrant downtown shopping district. Along Main Street and the surrounding streets, shoppers can find gifts, an art gallery, art frame shop, new furniture, jewelry, printing services, garden and office supplies, cake decorating and party supplies, hair and nail supplies, restaurants and professional offices.

Dining options in Clayton continue to grow. The town boasts a wide variety of establishments from fine dining to fast food to ethnic cuisine; there is something for everyone.

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he Clayton Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round programs for all age groups. Youth and adult athletic leagues, special events (including the annual Fourth of July celebration) and a wide variety of selfimprovement classes are offered.

The Clayton Community Center, located at 715 Amelia Church Road, is a new 32,000-square-foot facility that offers a full-size gymnasium with basketball and volleyball programs for all age groups.

Above the gym floor is a cushioned track that is available for walking or jogging any time the facility is open. Also in the center are dedicated rooms for pottery, arts and a multi-purpose floor for exercise, dance and martial arts classes. A variety of classes and camps are held in the facility throughout the year. Registration for youth and adult athletic programs are also held at the center.

Parks and Recreation also maintains several public parks. Clayton Community Park on Amelia Church Road is a 42-acre park that has multiple recreation 

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opportunities. Included are a field house, picnic area and playground, championship tennis courts, three softball and youth soccer fields and a paved trail for hiking, jogging and biking.

Municipal Park on Stallings Street features a volleyball court and horseshoe pits, as well as a playground, a basketball court, a tennis court, a ball field and a picnic and shelter area. Legend Field, located on City Road, provides a baseball and softball field and a premier mountain bike trail that is popular with riders in Clayton and throughout the Triangle area. Front Street Park has a playground area and a basketball court.

East Clayton Community Park is a 66-acre park on Glen Laurel Road. The park has regulation baseball and soccer fields along with a large multi-purpose field, one-mile walking trail, picnic shelter, and dog park.

There will be a disc golf course and a universal playground on this site in the near future.

Sam’s Branch Greenway is a 1.5-mile paved trail accessible by a trailhead located on O’Neil Street. The Greenway Trail links Clayton to the MountainsTo-Sea Trail being constructed along the Neuse River. The Mountains-To-Sea Trail is a statewide project that, when completed, will be a 1,000-mile trail from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smokey mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the

Outer Banks of North Carolina.

For more information on Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, call (919) 553-1550 or visit www. townofclaytonnc.org.

The Johnston County YMCA is a program branch that provides childcare programs such as after-school, summer day camp and sports in Johnston County, including the Clayton, Cleveland, Smithfield and McGee’s Crossroads area. If you are interested in fitness or aquatics, please check out our YMCA facility branches in the Wake County area. The Johnston County YMCA is currently running programs in area schools, churches and municipal fields. Call (919) 773-3621 for more information.

Clayton boasts several fine golf courses, including Pine Hollow Golf Course, The Neuse Golf Club and Riverwood Golf and Athletic Club. Two other championship golf courses – River Ridge and Eagle Ridge – are just minutes away.

Clayton also is in close proximity to the ballpark for the Mudcats (Atlanta Braves affiliate) minor league baseball team; Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, Harris Lake and Kerr Lake recreation areas for fishing, boating and water sports; the North Carolina coast and other attractions around the Triangle area. For information concerning North Carolina tourism, please visit www.visitnc.com. 

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elcome to one of the fastest growing municipalities in one of the fastest growing counties in the State of North Carolina. Why is Clayton, formerly and for generations known as a small crossroads community, now the source of so much interest? The answer is simple: We offer what everyone is looking for.

Entrepreneurs like the progressive and cooperative spirit shared by business and civic leaders. Families like the secure feeling of living in a close-knit, neighborly atmosphere with community schools and abundant recreational and cultural activities.

Clayton enjoys prominence as a hub for high-tech industry including major biopharmaceutical companies such as Griflos, Hospira, Inc. and Novo Nordisk, the world’s largest manufacturer of diabetesrelated products. In total, more than 10 percent of all bio-pharmaceutical jobs in North Carolina exist in Clayton. Never satisfied with a good thing, Johnston County and the Town of Clayton have partnered with North Carolina State

University to create the Workforce Development Center where in-service and prospective employees of the ever growing bio-pharma industry can achieve advance training and applied degrees.

Other major corporations that call Clayton home include Coca-Cola, Smithfield Packing Company, Caterpillar, Baker Thermal Solutions (formerly Turkington USA), Automated Rolls of North Carolina, PCX and Natvar.

The Clayton business community is very diverse and evolving to meet the needs of a growing residential base.

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id you know that Business Week magazine ranked Clayton the 10th best town in the nation for affordability and quality of schools?

A team of assessors for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies granted “full accreditation” to the Clayton Police Department. This makes the Clayton Police Department the only one in Johnston County to earn this prestigious status!

The Town of Clayton operates under a council-manager form of government, which consists of a mayor and five council members. The mayor and all council members are elected from the population at large. The mayor’s term is four years, while the council members serve staggered four-year terms.

The Clayton Town Council meets at Town Hall, located at 111 E. Second St., on the first and third Monday evenings of the month at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.

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Johnston County is governed by a sevenmember Board of Commissioners elected from districts. The county employs a professional county manager who acts as the chief administrative officer. For information, call the Johnston County Manager’s Office at (919) 989-5100.

Town and County appointed boards (made up of residents who volunteer their time and expertise) meet as required.

These include a Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Downtown Development Association, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Library Board, Fire Advisory Board, Tourism Authority, Airport Authority and Economic Development Commission plus numerous others.

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H O U S E S O F WO R S H I P

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layton’s many churches are an important part of the community. Area churches represent numerous denominations and offer a number of settings in which to worship. In addition to providing for the spiritual needs of the community, each church helps the community through activism, charity and interfaith dialogue.

Visit the Clayton Chamber of Commerce website at www.claytonchamber.com for additional information on local houses of worship.

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Great News!

New Hospital!

New Hospital!

New Services!

Services!

New Care!

New Levels Of Care!

Johnston Health Is Proud To Open The First Full-Service Hospital In The Clayton Area.

On January 14, 2015, Johnston Health proudly launched our beautiful three-story, full-service hospital. You will find fifty inpatient rooms, as well as a women’s center with labor and delivery rooms, a nursery and a C-section room.

In addition, there is a 24-hour emergency department, which has been accredited as a chest pain center, and a fully equipped imaging center.

To top it all off, this new hospital, with its new services and new levels of care, is brought to you with the strength and depth of our recent partnership with UNC Health Care.

CLAYTON 2138 NC Hwy. 42 W.

SMITHFIELD 509 N. Bright Leaf Blvd.

919-585-8000 919-934-8171 www.johnstonhealth.org

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