Community Involvement
Since its founding in the late 1960s, Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates has grown into a market leader in the vacation rental and sales industry. Joe Lamb Jr. and his family have played a vital role in the Outer Banks community for decades, working to promote the region as a premier beach and family vacation destination while supporting local growth and tourism.
Local Business Leadership
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a locally owned and operated small business with deep roots on the Outer Banks. Founded on family values of trust, loyalty, and tradition, the company has continued to flourish while maintaining its commitment to the community.
In 2018, Joe and Ann Lamb were honored by the Dare County Board of Commissioners for their outstanding achievements in real estate and community service, receiving a certificate of appreciation for 50 years of exemplary service to clients, employees, and the community. That same year, the Outer Banks Board Association of Realtors presented them with the Good Neighbor Award.
Education and Scholarships
Joe Lamb Jr. is a significant contributor to local education programs and fundraisers throughout the Dare County School System. Since 2007, the Joe and Ann Lamb Scholarship has been available to students accepted to UNC Chapel Hill, with preference given to Dare County students first, then students from other North Carolina counties. The Lambs are also part of the Presidents Club at COA, and employees actively participate in community fundraisers and events. Most recently, Joe and Ann Lamb established a scholarship fund at East Carolina University.
Arts and Culture
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a long-time sponsor of The Lost Colony, the outdoor drama on Roanoke Island and one of America's greatest and longest-running theatrical productions. The company works with the Roanoke Island Historical Association to ensure future generations can learn about and enjoy Outer Banks history.
The company is also a corporate sponsor of The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island, which maintains an impressive commitment to educational programs for locals and visitors through its volunteer staff, garden club members, and Board of Governors.
Community Service and Support
The Outer Banks Woman's Club, founded in 1971, counts Ann Lamb as a founding member. The club operates the Angel Gift Program, which provides Christmas assistance to less fortunate families on the Outer Banks, and supports many community service projects.
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates proudly supports the Dare County Art Council and is a sponsor of Mano al Hermano, a non-profit organization providing year-round tutoring through its Family Literacy Program to help children succeed.
Health and Wellness
The company has been a sponsor of the Dare County Relay for Life since 2004. This annual American Cancer Society event brings communities together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and support the fight to end cancer.
Joe Lamb Jr. walks hand in hand with the Outer Banks Relief Foundation each year as a sponsor of the Couture by the Shore fundraiser held each May. The Outer Banks Community Foundation, a public charity designed to meet local needs across the OBX, also receives company support.
Environmental Conservation
As an island community, the Outer Banks depends on protection of its natural environment. Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates supports N.E.S.T. (sea turtle nesting efforts) and is a Boardwalk Sponsor for Jockey's Ridge State Park, the largest sand dune on the east coast and an icon of OBX history and preservation. The company's plaque is located on the Jockey's Ridge Boardwalk.
The company is a proud member of the Surfrider Foundation, which dedicates itself to the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches worldwide. Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates also supports the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Dare County's heritage of boat building through scholarships and educational programs related to the marine industry.