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AUGUST
2015
Chairman’s Corner
PAGE 3
Award Nominations
Needed
PAGE 3
A Word From
The President
PAGE 4
What Is A N.C.
Certified Retirement
Community?
PAGE 9
Youth Leadership
Academy
PAGE 12
MONTHLY FEATURES
Chamber Calendar.................. Page 8
Community Events................. Page 8
New Members........................Page 11
Renewal Members.................Page 11
The Chamber Matters
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
Published for the membership by the
CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1909 Hickory Blvd SE • Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Phone: (828) 726-0616; fax (828) 726-0385
www.caldwellcochamber.org
Chairman of the Board
Secretary/Treasurer
Anything Office, Inc.
Business Executive Retiree
Past-Board Chair
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Prestwood Associates
Community One Bank
Michelle Colvard
Ralph Prestwood
Board Chair Elect
Jim Sponenberg
Janet Winkler
Dana Watson
Legal Counsel
Joseph C. Delk III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Suzan Anderson
Benett Brittain
David Burney
Cody Byrd
David Deal
Cynthia Hicks
Glen Lowman
Jessica Mitchum
David Rivers
Sandy Russ
Grey Scheer
Jonathan Sterling
Dr. John Thuss
American Red Cross
Merchant Distributors, Inc.
Business At Large
Vision Design Build Remodel
Moss-Marlow Building Co.
Abigail’s Gifts
Clark Tire & Auto
Vintage Bella Antiques
Sattler Corp.
AllState Ins. - The Russ Agency
Blue Ridge Electric
Exela Pharma Sciences
Retired Business Executive
DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS
Administration:
Business:
Community
Engagement:
Career Readiness:
Membership:
Public Relations:
Toursim:
Kim Edmisten, Caldwell UNC
Healthcare
Shirley Orrell, Retired HR Vice
President
Heather Justice, PolyChem/Tasz
Ann Smith, First Citizens Bank
Seth Eckard, Town of Sawmills
Ben Willis, CCC&TI
Kimmie Rogers, Reliable Insurance
Debbie Eller, Communities In School
Libby Brown, Caldwell County
Schools
Rick Shew, NC Works
Charlie Downs, Hickory Crawdads
Kim Williams, ServPro Alexander &
Caldwell
Edward Terry, CCC&TI
Carmela Tomlinson, Paragon
Design Group
Glenda Wilson, Realty Executives
Stephenie Oxford, Narrow the Gap
Marketing
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Terese Almquist - News-Topic, Dr. Ken Boham - CCC&TI
Deborah Murray - Economic Development
Dr. Steve Stone - Caldwell County Schools
CHAMBER STAFF
Deborah Ashley Smith, President / CEO
Darin Moretz, Membership Specialist
Lois Dula, Visitor Center Specialist
Libby Killian, Visitor Center Specialist
Views expressed in paid advertising are not
necessarily endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce
Legal Counsel
Joseph C. Delk III
AUGUST 2015
AUGUST 2015
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
From the Chairman’s Corner...
Caldwell – A home for all ages
W
ith the exciting announcement that
Lenoir has received designation
from the North Carolina
Department of Commerce as a NC
Certified Retirement Community, I am
sure many will be wondering exactly
what this means or doesn’t mean.
IT MEANS Lenoir will now get
increased focus and attention from
retirees looking for the perfect place to
spend their golden years. North
Carolina’s natural diversity and gracious
hospitality has already made it a soughtafter retirement destination. This certification and partnership with Retire NC
and Visit NC, divisions of the NC
Department of Commerce’s tourism
department, will now feature Lenoir as a
city that meets all the criteria retirees are
seeking. Visit www.retirenc.com to learn
more.
IT DOESN’T MEAN Lenoir is promoting itself solely as a retirement community.
This exciting announcement just adds
another strong building block to one area
of our community foundation. We need all
age groups living, working and participating in the community for ultimate balance
and strength.
But certainly this certification is a positive one for Lenoir and all of Caldwell and
we should be proud that we meet all the
criteria to earn it. We want to welcome
retirees as this generation enriches our
community in many ways. They add to
our economic stability by investing their
retirement dollars in our real estate,
shopping in our local businesses and
adding to our tax base and to our community by attending our churches, volunteering at our non-profit organizations
and bringing experience from their
diverse backgrounds to our boards and
leadership organizations.
We have celebrated so much positive
growth in our community over the past
few years as a result of the extensive and
tireless efforts of community leaders and
organizations to increase the attractiveness of our community to all ages.
Whether it’s investing in our infrastructure, adding to our recreational facilities
and parks, improving the quality of our
schools and education, or recruiting new
business and industry, these leaders continually seek solutions to challenges new
and old. It is paying off as more and more
businesses choose to locate here and
families choose to make it their home.
One of the things
we talk about a lot at
the Chamber is how to
effectively communiMichelle
cate to the public the
Colvard
good things that are
happening and how
hard people are working to improve the
quality of life for our residents. We want
everyone to know and be able to feel optimistic about our future. I am fortunate to
get to hear about a lot of these things and
am amazed by how much people care
about others and our community. If you
are reading this Chamber Matters
newsletter please share it with your coworkers or others so they might be
encouraged by its content and find something positive that is happening in their
community.
Thumbs up to the City of Lenoir leadership and all those involved for being
proactive in seeking this certification that
will add greatly to our economic and community development strategy.
Congratulations!
Caldwell – It’s your home. Be proud of
it and share the positive things that are
happening.
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
ANYTHING OFFICE
309 North Main St., SW • Lenoir, N.C.
828-758-0182
When Service Matters
Your Business Source
Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936
www.anythingofficeinc.com
Bass-Smith Granite
Funeral
Service
Chamber
Believers
1061x10
South Main St.
Granite Falls, North Carolina
Telephone: (828) 396-1305 • Fax: (828) 396-1444
“Always
Answering
the Call”
• Trach Care - Specially Trained Care Givers
• Ventilator Care - Specially Trained Care Givers
• Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Grooming
& Meal Prep
• Skilled Care - Pre- & Post-Surgical Care
828-- • www.bayada.com
CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
During the Celebrating Excellence in Business luncheon in October the Caldwell Chamber will recognize and honor
recipients of the 2015 Small Business of the Year and the Blue Ridge Electric Service Excellence Award. We need
your help identifying the outstanding nominees to be considered for these awards.
The Small Business of the Year recipient must be a Caldwell Chamber member in good standing and have fewer
than 100 employees. Nominees will be evaluated on their staying power, their ability to sustain through adversity,
growth, and the extent to which the company gives back to the community. Self-nominations are encouraged.
The Blue Ridge Service Excellence recognizes outstanding company customer service policies and standards, as
well as their service performance record.
To request a nomination form email [email protected] or call 726-0616.
1905 International Blvd. • Hudson, NC
828-728-7300
www.beocare.net
www.blueridgeemc.com
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AUGUST 2015
A Word From The President...
Why Move to Caldwell County?
M
ore often than I would like to admit,
I have been faced with responding
to the question “Why would someone move to Caldwell County?” Some in our
own community find our amenities insignificant. As much as I love where I live, I recognize everyone has the right to their own
opinion. We all see the issue from a different perspective. I have learned to respond
with more compassion and to use the “why”
as an opportunity to share positive information. I truly love to talk about the good
news happening in our community.
I recently had a refreshingly positive
conversation with visitors to Lenoir.
During the set-up of our July 10th NC
Blackberry Festival Pre-Heat Party, I greeted a handcrafted teak furniture vendor from
Alabama. The 55-plus aged married couple
from Alabama came to Lenoir early because
they were carrying an extensive collection
of heavy pieces that would require extra
time to unload. We were expecting their
early arrival and I walked over to provide
guidance in locating their booth assignment. What I was not expecting was their
immediate reaction to our town.
Their first comment - “Wow, this is exactly the way we want our town back home to
look”. I have to admit, their enthusiastic
reaction caught me a little off-guard. They
complimented the street-scape, the architecture of the buildings, the veterans’ memorial, and the list went on and on. They stood
for a long time to just embrace their surroundings. It reminded me of my own
response to beautiful places I have visited
when traveling in other states.
The vendor encounter paired with the
recent announcement that Lenoir had
received the Retire NC Certification
inspired me to stop and really take a fresh
look at our community. I realize I need to
see with the eyes of a newcomer. Not just
those things that make us really great, but
also the challenges we need to address as
opportunities.
Although I could go on and on with my
observations, I have recorded below my list
of the first five impressions that come to
mind when analyzing Caldwell County.
4. I see many gaps in
retail. We need more
home-grown restaurants, clothing stores,
Deborah
shoe stores, etc.
Ashley
These retail establishments will need our
Smith
customer support in
order to remain financially viable and we
will need them to specialize in true
southern hospitality and customer service.
1. I love the unique layout of each of our
downtowns and in particular, the center
square in Downtown Lenoir. Kaye
Reynolds refers to this area as the “golden T”. It contains four corner quadrants
that have been carefully planned and
executed. I admire the street-front railroad tracks along the main commerce
area in Hudson, and the mid-town park
area in Granite Falls. I see these as
places where residents and visitors gather as a family during car shows, festivals,
holidays, parades, etc.
5. Highway 321 often shares the role of the
best and worst of Caldwell County. The
frustration of too many driveway cuts,
and slow drivers in the left lane can
sometimes seem the most challenging
part of my day. However, our Highway
321 thoroughfare also serves as our
main source of ingress and egress. It
daily provides our businesses new customer opportunities from visitors to the
north and south.
2. Our rural community hospital has made
amazing strides in assuring the availability of first-class healthcare.
3. We are moving toward a more walkable
community. Although there is much
work needed to be truly connected and
walkable, I think it amazing we have
more than 20 designated walking
trails/parks/greenways in Caldwell
County.
What impressions would you add to your
list? Why do you choose to live in Caldwell
County?
As we strive to make our community the
best it can be I would like to hear what you
think. If you have opinions - positive or
negative, please email me at [email protected].
How did I respond to the couple from
Alabama? I asked them to share their positive opinion with everyone they met.
Sometimes it takes an outsiders perspective
to make us stop and be thankful.
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
Ask to Come
Home.
Ask for
Caldwell Hospice.
Lenoir Location - 902 Kirkwood St.
Hudson Location - 526 Pine Mountain Road
754-0101
www.caldwellhospice.org
757-5100 • Lenoir
www.caldwellmemorial.org
Chamber
Believers
1x10
407 Mulberry St., Lenoir
757-5525
CCC&TI Announces Funding for Unemployed and Underemployed
Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute recently announced that
grant funding has been awarded to the college to help cover the cost of training for
people who are unemployed or underemployed and who are looking to make a
career change.
The funds, provided by the Jobs Driven
National Emergency Grant will cover cost
of training for those who are out of work or
underemployed and who are unlikely to
return to their previous line of work. The
program is available in both Caldwell and
Watauga counties. Funding assistance is
available for Truck Driver Training,
Electrical Lineman, Industrial Maintenance
Technician, Welding, Upholstery, Industrial
Sewing, Class B CDL, Nurse Aide I,
Healthcare Technician and Pharmacy
Technician. Priority of benefits will be given
to recently separated veterans.
According to Continuing Education and
Workforce Development staff, the funds
will help people in our community who are
looking for a fresh start. “This is a new
funding opportunity for those who are
unemployed or underemployed who want
to further their skills and find a new career
path,” said Brandy Dunlap, Job Services
Director at the NCWorks Career Planning
and Placement Center. “If individuals are
interested in taking advantage of this
opportunity, please call today.”
Registration and enrollment is ongoing
for courses in each of the program areas
that qualify for assistance. For a current
schedule of courses, prospective students
can visit www.cccti.edu/coned or call the
NCWorks Career Planning and Placement
Center in Lenoir at 828-759-4680 or call
NCWorks Career Center of Watauga
County at 828-265-5385.
To Advertise
Call
758-7381
AUGUST 2015
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
AMBASSADOR AMBUSH REPORT
The Caldwell Chamber Ambassadors recently “ambushed” two unsuspecting Chamber member businesses. The
purpose, to thank them for their ongoing support of the Chamber’s program of work and to learn and share information
about each other.
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
Cars Plus
902 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC
757-9999
757-9999
Truck Center
758-9929
CALDWELL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
1617 College Avenue • Lenoir, NC 28645
828-757-5680
JAMES C. HARPER
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
1113 College Avenue, Suite B • Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-2297
Caldwell Opportunities, Inc. is a non-profit agency
designed to provide developmental and vocational services to adults with disabilities who live in the Caldwell
County, North Carolina area.
The program was established to provide a continuum
of services for adults with disabilities, once they aged out
of public school. The mission: to promote employment
and independence of persons with disabilities through
customer/business/community partnerships and leadership.
Caldwell Opportunities, Inc. is funded by the NC
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, a contract with
Smoky Mountain Center (Local Management Entity),
community donations, grants and workshop revenues.
Drawing on the rich musical heritage of Caldwell
County and the surrounding area, the James C. Harper
School of Performing Arts, a non-profit, provides high
quality musical and performing arts instruction that fosters
the creative instincts of its students. Through individual
and group classes, rehearsals, recitals, concerts and
workshops, the school offers a nurturing environment for
students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and financial
circumstances.
The Harper School offers year round private lessons
and group classes for children and adults of all ages.
Music lessons include voice, all musical instruments
and dance.
Member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce since 1996.
Member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce since 2003.
www.carspluslenoir.com
CLAY/ANDERS
INSURANCE &
Chamber
FINANCIAL
SERVICES,
Believers INC.
Auto * Home * Life * Business
1x10
Stephen Clay
[email protected]
521 Harper Ave., S.W. - Lenoir, N. C. 28645
(828) 758-5551
D.D. Suddreth
Furniture Co., Inc.
“In Beautiful Downtown Whitnel”
1257 Norwood St. SW, Whitnel
754-6121
Since 1945
& Caldwell
ServingServing
LenoirLenoir
& Caldwell
CountyCounty
Bob Suddreth, President
The Chamber Ambassadors meet regularly to enhance the Chamber’s interaction with the membership. For information
about being part of the Chamber Ambassador team, contact Kim Williams at 396-1070.
Do I really need a Google+ account?
By STEPHENIE OXFORD
Narrow The Gap Marketing
I know, I’ve heard all the Google+
jokes too, that only Google employees
use Google+ and maybe your drunk
uncle who created it accidentally. But,
the truth is Google+ is a valuable marketing tool for your business. Why?
Well, first… it’s Google. We all work
very hard to be sure that our website
and our other online presences have a
strong search engine optimization.
Which means simply, we all work hard
to have our businesses show up in
Google searches. Having a Google+
page for your business gives you another opportunity, besides your website and
other social media pages, to appear
when someone is searching for a similar
business by entering your industry or
location into a search engine, similar to
an internet phone book listing. And,
Google+ is very similar to the other
social media marketing platforms you
already use, enabling you to post
updates about your business and share
photos and videos to help inform your
followers about you. And, if you decide
to use any of your marketing budget on
Google ads, the data they have collected from their users having multiple
Google services such as Blogger and
YouTube, to name two, can pinpoint
your advertising to where you can truly
reach the most people who are interested in your product or service and in
your area.
Scott W Murphy, D.M.D., P.A.
Andrew Lyons, D.D.S.
General Dentist
“Total Family Dental Care”
Complete, Professional Dental
Services For Adults & Children
Se Habla Español
NEW PATIENTS
ALWAYS
WELCOME!
Care
Credit®
433-1223
341 E. Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC
www.morgantondmd.com
To Advertise
Call
758-7381
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AUGUST 2015
Support Your Caldwell Chamber Members
A-1 Custom Crafts, Inc.
A-1 Termite & Pest Control
Abigail’s Gifts
Action Sign.com
Allstate Ins. - The Russ Agency
American Red Cross
American Trade & Loan
Ann Stover Bail Bonds
Anything Office
Anytime Fitness
Appalachian Center at Caldwell
Appalachian Tire & Auto
AT&T
Atkins
Attitudes Hair & Nails
August One, LLC
Automated Solutions, LLC
Autoworld of Lenoir, LLC
Avery Dennison
Baker Realty
Barringer Moving & Storage, LLC
Bass-Smith Granite Funeral Service
Bayada Home Healthcare
BB & T
BB & T Insurance Services of
Morganton
BCW Properties
Ron Beane
Belk #319
Bemis
BeoCare, Inc.
Bernhardt Furniture Co.
Bernhardt Furniture Outlet
Better Alternatives
Blue Moose Coffee Lodge
Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp.
Bob Keen’s Auto Body Repair, Inc.
Bold & Beautiful, Inc.
Bonnie Mist Car Wash, Inc.
Bo’s Bodacious Family Entertainment
Brookdale Lenoir
Brown Mountain Beach Resort
Bud Brown
Broyhill Furniture Industries
Broyhill Investments
Bumgarner Camping Center, Inc.
Bush & Associates
Betty Buss
Cajah’s Mountain, Town of
Caldwell Animal Hospital
Caldwell Arts Council
Caldwell Community College & Tech
Caldwell Council On Adolescent
Health
Caldwell County
Caldwell County Agriculture Fair
Caldwell County Council for Women
Caldwell County Economic
Development
Caldwell County Farmers Market
Caldwell County Fraternal Order of
Police
Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity
Caldwell County Home Builders
Assoc.
Caldwell County Library
Caldwell County Pathways
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County Yokefellow
Caldwell Heritage Museum
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care
Caldwell Humane Society, Inc.
Caldwell Master Gardeners
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Foundation
Caldwell Opportunities, Inc.
Caldwell UNC Health Care
Cannon Paint Co.
Canteen Vending Corp.
Carey’s Auto Shop, Inc.
Carolina Base-Pac
Carolina Dental Care Center
Carolina Distillery
Carolina Farm Credit
Carolina Orthopedic Specialists
Carolina West Wireless
Cars Plus
Catawba Valley Association of
Realtors
Catawba Valley Community
Foundation
Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem
Association
CBSA Architects, Inc.
Cedar Rock Golf & Country Club
Cedar Rock Home Furnishings
Central Baptist Church
CentriLogic, Inc.
CertusBank - Granite Falls
Charter Communications
Cheeks Grill & Convenient
Childforms
Clark Tire & Auto - Lenoir
Clark Tire & Auto-Granite Falls
Dr. Dana Clark
Clay Insurance & Financial Services,
Inc.
ClayCo Construction
Comfort Inn of Lenoir
Communities in Schools
Community One - Granite Falls
Community One - Hudson
Community One - Lenoir
Community One - Whitnel
Community One - Wilkesboro Blvd
Office
ComServ, Inc.
Cornerstone Columbarium
John W. Cox, DDS Dentistry
Cruises Inc.
Custom Enterprises Of Lenoir
D. D. Suddreth Furniture Company
Delk, III, Joseph C, Law Offices
Designing Touch
Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt
Diversified Landscaping, Inc.
Domino’s Pizza
Dos Amigos
Duke Energy
Edward Jones Investments - Harper
Ave.
Edward Jones Investments - Main St.
ElectriCities of NC, Inc.
Empire Buffet
Enloe Insurance Agency
Evans Funeral Service & Crematory
Exela Pharma Sciences
Fairfield Chair Co.
Family Resource Center
Fatz Café
First Citizens Bank, GF
First Citizens Bank, Hudson
First Citizens Bank, Lenoir
First Place Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
First Presbyterian Church
Fithco, Inc.
Foothills Bio-Energies
Foothills Environmental
Foothills Framing
Foothills Monument Company
Foothills Outdoorsman Association
Foothills Pharmacy
Foothills Radio Group - KICKS
103.3FM/Classic Hits WKGX
104.5FM/1080AM
Foothills Regional Airport Authority
Foothills Shrine Club
Foothills Temporary Employment
Forbes Printing
Fort Defiance
Fowler’s Auto Service
Frye Sign Company
Gamewell, Town of
GDS - Republic Services of NC
Mayor Joe L. Gibbons
Goodwill Industries of NWNC
Google
Gotham LLC
Granite Drug Center
Granite Falls, Town of
Granite Insurance Agency, Inc.
Graystone Ophthalmology Assoc.
Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn
Green Mountain Park Resort
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
Dr. Dale Griffith, DDS
Groome, Tuttle, Pike & Blair
Guardian Health Services
Guns Too
Hamby Brothers Concrete, Inc.
Hamby Builders, LLC
Hayes Chemical Co.
Helping Hands Clinic
Hibriten Building Supply Company
Hickory Crawdads Baseball
Hickory Saw & Tool
Hickory, City of
Hillwinds Inn
HomeCare Management Corp.
Horizon Dermatology & Aesthetics
Horizon Surgical Specialists
PA/Horizon Foot & Ankle
Howard Brewing Company
Hudson, Town of
Huffman Finishing Co.
Huntley & Sigmon CPA
Industrial Brokerage Services
Industrial Glass Products, Inc.
Interstate Battery of Western North
Carolina
JAG Publishing
James C. Harper School of
Performing Arts.
JE & Satie Broyhill Senior Center
JE Broyhill Civic Center
Johnson’s Cable Splicing, LLC
Just Save
Karen Iverson Therapeutic Massage
Kelley’s Sports & Awards
Kincaid Furniture Co.
Kincaid Insurance Agency
King Ford Lincoln of Lenoir
Koinonia Retirement Comm.
KRG Utility, Inc.
Krispy Kreme of Lenoir
L. W. Taylor & Development &
Construction
Delivering
Quality andOffice
Service Since 1936
Anything
Next Day Pick Up Available for Local Customers
3x2.5 - Next Day Delivery to Business Customers
Stop By and Visit Our New Furniture Showroom
AUGUST 2015
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Business Members Continued...
Lady Bugz Boutique
Lake Hickory Veterinary Hosp.
Landis Insurance Group
Lee, R. E. Accounting
Lenoir Building Supply
Lenoir Golf Club, Inc.
Lenoir Healthcare Center
Lenoir Military & Government Surplus
Lenoir Printing, Inc.
Lenoir Service League
Lenoir Veterinary Hospital PA
Lenoir, City of
LifeStore Insurance
Lisa Lowman Cosmetics Consultant
Lowe’s Companies
Luna Cycles
Mackie Funeral Home
Mackie Furniture Co.
Manifold, Dr. David
Marcie’s Kountry Kitchen
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Delma Jean Martin
Marx Industries, Inc.
Master Porta-Jon Service, Inc.
Mat-Nuwood, LLC
McDonald’s
McDonald’s - Granite Falls
Betsy McRee
Meadows, Congressman Mark
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Menlo Logistics
Merchant Distributors, Inc.
Merrill Lynch
Dick Mitchell
Moss-Marlow Building Co.
Mountain Recycling - Connelly
Springs
Mountain Recycling - Hickory
Mulligan’s Tavern
Myra’s Catering
Seth Nagy
Narrow The Gap Marketing
NC Division of Vocational Rehab /
DHHS
Nelson Oil Co.
NEPTCO Inc.
News-Topic
NICKGREENE.COM, inc
Norman Enterprises
Orchard Hills Golf Course, LLC
Shirley Orrell
Pace @ Home
Paragon Design Group, Inc.
Parsons Carpet Cleaning
Patterson School Foundation
Pencare Specialty Interiors
Pendry’s Funeral Home
Pennell & Son’s, Inc.
Merlin Perry
Pet Partners Network, Inc.
Philmark Office, LLC
Piedmont Natural Gas
Piper Ridge Subdivision
PNC Bank
PolyChem Alloy, Inc.
Premier Marketing
Prestwood Associates, Inc.
ProConnect, LLC
Quest4Life Wellness Center
Realty Executives
Realty World/Bollinger & Associates
Red Carpet Inn
Red Skye Wireless, dba AT&T
Reliable Insurance Agency, Inc.
ResCare HomeCare
Rhodhiss, Town of
Richard’s Welding & Repair, Inc.
Ricoh USA
Ridgeway Inn
Robin’s Nest Children’s Advocacy
Center
Ron’s Heat, AC & Appliance Repair
Rose Glen Senior Independent Living
RPM Wood Finishings Group, Inc.
S & S Accounting Services, LLC
Sagebrush
Sanders Communication Services
Sanders Electric Motor Service Inc.
Sarah McLean, Independent
Designer-Origami Owl Custom
Jewelry
Sattler Corp
Sawmills Farmers Market Association
Sawmills, Town of
Sealed Air Corporation
Servpro Alexander & Caldwell
Counties
Shelter Home of Caldwell County
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.
Shields of Lenoir
Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery
Smith, Stevens & Ford, PA
Sonic Drive-in
Sonny Hines
Southern Body & Cab Repair, Inc.
Southern Comforts
Spivey Construction Inc. of Lenoir
Jim Sponenberg
William Sproul
St. James Episcopal Church
Stallings Printing Company
Starnes Heating & Air, Inc.
Alden Starnes
Starsteps Dance Center
State Farm Insurance - Adam
Sterken
Steve Strange Insurance
Dr. Marjorie Strawn
Sun Trust Bank-Lenoir
Superior Maintenance
Sustainable Foothills
Suzanne’s Flowers & Patty’s Cakes
SW Associates Inc
Tarheel Home Furnishings, Inc.
Tasz, Inc.
Telecom Analysts
Terry’s Apparel
The Car Company
The Car Lot of Lenoir, LLC
The Coves at Round Mountain
The Education Foundation
The Falls Pediatrics
The Floyd Group
The Gold Mine Fine Jewelry
The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast
The Marlin Company, Inc.
The Property Shop - Bill Wall
The Property Shop - Brenda
Blankenship
The Property Shop - Cathy Punch
Clark
The Property Shop - Danny
Anderson
The Property Shop - Denise Howard
The Property Shop - Diane Prather
The Property Shop - Kenneth
Ferguson
The Property Shop - Lee Pennell
The Property Shop - Rena Ann Veit
The Property Shop - Sharon Schmidt
The Property Shop - Summer Ritchie
The Real Estate Book
The Salvation Army
The Village Inns of Blowing Rock
Thermal Valley, Inc.
Dr. John Thuss
Dr. Timothy Hart
Tri-County Marine & Sports Center,
Inc.
Tri-County Wireless, Inc.
T-Shirt Specialty
Twisted Vine Winery
United Way of Caldwell County
Valley Rental Centers, Inc.
Vanderbloemen & White, PA
Village of Cedar Rock
Vintage Bella Antiques
Vision Design Build Remodel
Voya Financial/Richard Hedrick
Vulcan Materials Co.
W. E. Shaw Furniture
Walker Real Estate Services
Wal-Mart
WalMart - Granite Falls
Walmart Neighborhood Market #7296
Barbara Weiller
Don Weiller
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wen-Bray Heating & Cooling
Western Carolina Electrical Supply
Western Piedmont Council of
Government
Wild Pilgrim Farmstead
Wilkie Construction Co.
Ben Willis
Janet Winkler
Woodcrest Apartments
Woodlands Village
YMCA Camp Harrison
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AUGUST 2015
AUGUST CHAMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
EVENTS
2015
Visit www.ExploreCaldwell.com for more info
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Chamber Board Retreat, 9am –
1pm, The Coves
6
Chamber Member Orientation,
8:30am, Chamber
6
Ambassador Ambush, 10am, Meet
at the Chamber
10
City/County Meeting, 11:45am,
CCC&TI
11
Belk - Chamber Member
Appreication Day, 10am-9pm
12
A series of ribbon cuttings in
Granite Falls, details forthcoming
13
Chamber Executive Meeting, 8am,
Chamber
19
Chamber Blackberry Festival
Volunteer Luncheon, NOON,
Chamber
26
Chamber Board Meeting, 11am,
Chamber
27
Caldwell Women’s Forum, 8am,
Bud’s Diner
27
Chamber Ambassador Meeting,
NOON, Chamber
CHAMBER APPRECIATION DAY
SPONSORED
Our Lenoir Belk will be sponsoring
Chamber Appreciation Day once
again on August 11th. This is an all
day event for all Chamber of
Commerce members to enjoy a 20%
savings through out the store and
15% in Home and Shoes.
Contact the Caldwell Chamber to
obtain a discount coupon.
The Caldwell Chamber provides a
community calendar at www.explorecaldwell.com. This online calendar is
open to the public for both posting
and viewing events. To learn more
about the following events and to see
others simply go to the site and click
on the events tab.
AUG
01
Art Exhibit: Pigments of Your
Imagination
Through the 29th
Art-in-Healing Gallery, Caldwell
Memorial Hospital
Advanced Crochet class at the
Caldwell Arts Council
10:00am to 11:30am
Caldwell Arts Council
Lenoir Downtown Cruisers’
Monthly Cruise-In
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Downtown Lenoir
AUG
Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir,
NC 28645
AUG
08
AUG
10
Heritage Day
11:00am to 4:00pm
Wilson Creek Visitor Center
Mellow Monday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St.,
Lenoir, NC 28645
AUG
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Tuesday Night World
Championships Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir,
NC 28645
Sawmills Farmer’s Market
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Farmers’ Market lot across from
Sawmills Fire Department
Tuesday Night World
Championships Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir,
NC 28645
PUBLIC Auto and Equipment
Auction
7:00pm
Corner of Hwy 18 and Playmore
Beach Rd, half way between
Morganton & Lenoir on Hwy 18. (
3432 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC
28645 )
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Singer Songwriters Series at
Tucker’s Barn
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lenoir, NC
Sawmills Farmer’s Market
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Farmers’ Market lot across from
Sawmills Fire Department
Mellow Monday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St.,
Lenoir, NC 28645
AUG
06
Thirsty Thursday Group Road
AUG
PUBLIC Auto and Equipment
Auction
7:00pm
Corner of Hwy 18 and Playmore
Beach Rd, half way between
Morganton & Lenoir on Hwy 18.
(3432 Morganton Blvd., Lenoir, NC
28645 )
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Chamber
Believers
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366 Morganton Lenoir Airport Ave.
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 757-0099
[email protected]
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515 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
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Thirsty Thursday Group Road
Ride
Aug 13 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir,
NC 28645
EVENTS continued on page 10
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AUGUST 2015
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What Is A N.C. Certified Retirement Communty?
North Carolina has always been recognized for its natural diversity and gracious hospitality, which now has made it
into an extremely popular retirement
destination. Choices abound for a
healthy, happy retirement setting,
whether you want to relax on the beach
or enjoy the great outdoors in our mountains or stay busy in a bustling city.
The Certified Retirement Community
is designed to identify and promote NC’s
small cities. This designation means a
city has completed a comprehensive
evaluation process with requirements
outlined by the North Carolina General
Assembly. These Certified Retirement
Communities are recognized for providing the amenities; services and opportunities retirees need to enjoy active and
productive lives.
The N.C. Certified Retirement
Community Program (S.B. 1627) designates communities that offer quality living in order to attract retirees. Each
community must be located within 30
miles of a hospital and/or emergency
medical services and take steps to gain
support of churches, clubs, businesses,
media and other entities whose participation will increase the program’s success
in attracting retirees.
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This program is managed by the public-private organization that leads the
state’s visitor promotion efforts.
Communities must also establish a
retiree attraction committee to develop a
system that encourages existing and
prospective retirees to consider N.C.,
and submit a long-term plan outlining
how the community will maintain its
desirability as a retirement destination.
This designation has a five-year life,
after which communities will need to
consider re-certification.
Kaye Reynolds was charged with leading the effort to seek the City of Lenoir’s
certification as a Retire NC community.
Her leadership paired with the support
of more than 25 endorsing agencies, led
to a successful bid for the designation.
The selection will bring opportunities for
marketing and promotion and ongoing
planning support.
To learn more about the process and
application requirements, visit
www.retirenc.com/certified-communities.
MI CARRETA
Chamber
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Food In Town
Believers
(828)1x10
726-6855
1146 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Pendry's Funeral
Home & Creamatory
522 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3441
AUGUST 19
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Realty
Lenoir
RealtyExecutives
Executive Lenoir
Wednesday, August 19
203 Hospital Ave. NW
Lenoir NC 28645
828-754-8905 office
www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com
www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com
4:00 to 6:00pm
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by:
Caldwell County Master Gardners
Enjoy good food and great company while
learning and sharing business information
Call the Chamber at 726-0616 for more information.
follow us on facebook
July Business After Hours Recap
Chamber members enjoy a great Business After Hours
sponsored by the Caldwell Home Builders Association.
Caldwell County Home Builders Association, a non-profit
membership organization, works to empower builders and
give them a seat at the table when decisions are made that
will affect the home-building industry.
of Alexander & Caldwell Counties
Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration
828-396-1070
Independently Owned and Operated
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AUGUST 2015
Visit www.ExploreCaldwell.com for more info
EVENTS continued from page 8
PUBLIC Auto and Equipment Auction
AUG 13 7:00pm
AUG 25
Lenoir Amateur Radio Club Meeting
PUBLIC Auto and Equipment Auction
Corner of Hwy 18 and Playmore Beach
Aug 13 2015, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Gamewell Fire Department
AUG
15
Rodeo Season 2015
7:00pm
Tough Enough Rodeo Arena - 3205
Oran Yount Lane, Granite Falls, NC
28630
AUG
17
Mellow Monday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St., Lenoir,
NC 28645
AUG
Sawmills Farmer’s Market
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Farmers’ Market lot across from
Sawmills Fire Department
18
Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir, NC
28645
20
7:00pm
Corner of Hwy 18 and Playmore Beach
Rd, half way between Morganton &
Lenoir on Hwy 18. ( 3432 Morganton
Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645 )
24
Caldwell Women’s Forum
8:00am to 9:00am
Bud’s Diner (129 Wilkesboro Blvd NE,
Lenoir, NC 28645)
Rd, half way between Morganton &
Lenoir on Hwy 18. (3432 Morganton
Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645 )
AUG
Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir, NC
28645
AUG
Mellow Monday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St., Lenoir,
NC 28645
AUG
Sawmills Farmer’s Market
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Farmers’ Market lot across from
Sawmills Fire Department
25
Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir, NC
28645
AUG
27
Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir, NC
28645
AUG
SDS FUNdraiser
9:00am to 3:00pm
4591 Faith Ln. Hudson, NC 28638
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31
Mellow Monday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St., Lenoir,
NC 28645
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Business After Hours and opening
of the Made In Caldwell
Exhibit at the Caldwell Chamber
of Commerce
September 16
thru October 15
Made In Caldwell Exhibit at the
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
October
Celebrating Excellence In
Business Award Luncheon
(Details forthcoming)
November 19
SHOP LOCAL – A Christmas
Sampler Business Expo
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
November 19
Kick-off – Shop Local Campaign,
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
November 24
Chamber Holiday Sweet Shoppe,
Caldwell Chamber; kick-off of
Christmas Gift Box Project
December 18
Shop Local Campaign Drawing
To Advertise
Call
758-7381
AUGUST 2015
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MEMBER RENEWALS
Realty Executives
Glenda Wilson
203 Hospital Ave NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2/20/1997
The Village Inns of Blowing Rock
Jessica Smith
PO Box 1809
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Member Since: 1/25/2005
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Robert Church
413 South Chimney Rock Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
Member Since: 7/13/2012
Vintage Bella Antiques
Jessica Mitchum
1224 Connelly Springs Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/17/2013
Lenoir Printing, Inc.
Robert Booth, Jr.
PO Box 739
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 11/1/1987
Foothills Framing
Ann Miller
647 Pennton Ave SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/1/1985
Village of Cedar Rock
Bill Johnson
PO Box 1166
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/23/1999
Goodwill Industries of NWNC
Jaymie Moore
PO Box 4299
Winston-Salem, NC 28605
Member Since: 7/12/1999
Community One - Lenoir
Julie Justice
707 College Ave., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1/1/1977
Bold & Beautiful, Inc.
David Icard
325 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 10/11/2012
First Citizens Bank, Lenoir
Ann Smith
PO Box 1498
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1/1/1986
SW Associates Inc.
Stan Whittington
735 11th Ave Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Member Since: 6/30/2014
T-Shirt Specialty
John Hart
53 Grandview St.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 6/26/2012
Terry’s Apparel
Terry Cannon
2192 Atlas Drive
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 7/21/2003
Foothills Regional Airport
Authority
Brent Brinkley
3566 Morganton-Lenoir Airport Ave.
Morganton, NC 28655
Member Since: 7/31/2012
Huffman Finishing Co.
A.W. Huffman, Jr.
PO Box 170
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 6/1/1971
Sonic Drive-in
James Stanfield
501 Harper Ave SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/1/1986
Brookdale Lenoir
Karen Phoenix
1145 Powell Rd NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 3/26/1998
Tasz, Inc.
Rita Walsh
240 Polychem Court
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/6/2011
Piper Ridge Subdivision
Dennis Sherrill
1104 Springfield Ct., SE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/17/2008
James C. Harper School of
Performing Arts
Karen Burton
PO Box 390
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 7/10/2003
S&S Accounting Services, LLC
Samantha Greene
1211 Chariot Road
Hudson, NC 28638
Member Since: 4/1/2014
INDIVIDUALS
Don Weiller
Member Since: 7/1/1986
NEW MEMBERS
Telecom Analysts
Billy Cunningham
2499 Herring Drive, Suite A
Winston Salem, NC 27106
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setting up and managing a VoIP phone system.
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Contact us for a no cost, no obligation phone system audit. Many of
our customer save up to 40% on their monthly phone bill.
Thermal Valley Inc.
Craig Pearson
Operates by appointment only - 828.758.1441
Foothills Regional Airport
www.thermalvalley.net
Thermal Valley is a family owned and operated business that offers
hang gliding flights and lessons to people who are looking for a memorable adventure in the sky. Our participants enjoy a birds eye view of the
Catawba River, Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock and much more
under the guidance of a USHPAA Certified hang gliding instructor.
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AUGUST 2015
Health Care Has A Role In Attracting New Residents
By KIMBERLY EDMISTEN
Director for Public Relations & Marketing at Caldwell UNC Health Care
Look around our community and you will find quality health care
available for each age group and in many locations. Inpatient and outpatient care is accessible to Caldwell County residents within a short
drive or - in some cases - even a short walk.
Quality and accessibility of health care are as important to current
and prospective residents as they are to current and prospective businesses and industries. Individuals and families are known to search
the internet and phone agencies such as the Chamber of Commerce for
details about the health care services. For those seeking to relocate or
to purchase second homes, the interest is based around present and
future health and lifestyle needs.
Young adults and young families are often interested in the availability of pediatrics while seniors focus more on specialists, including orthopedics and cardiology. Athletes, young adults and retirees of any age
tend to be interested in wellness programs and centers. Interests in
the availability of primary care, diagnostics, urgent care, emergency
medicine, general surgery, and quality inpatient hospital care are more
universal.
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The 8th Annual Youth Leadership Academy is underway with fourteen
rising freshmen and sophomores. This ten-day program is co-sponsored by Communities In Schools and the Caldwell Chamber. It is
modeled after the Leadership Caldwell program.
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