April/May 2016 - Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
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April/May 2016 - Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORT STD US POSTAGE PAID HUDSON, NC PERMIT #314 1909 Hickory Blvd. • Lenoir, NC 28645 caldwellcochamber.org • Business News from the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce • Industry Success Recognized Story page 3 explorecaldwell.com APRIL/MAY 2016 Caldwell Industry on the Move PAGE 4 Jerry Church, center, receives the 2015 Herman Anderson Award for his years of service in advancing economic development in the county. Church is joined in the photo with North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, left, and Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors Chairman William Howard, right. CCC&TI Foundation Community Campaign Begins PAGE 5 Ambassadors PAGE 7 Associated Hardwoods President Rick Jordan, second from right, receives the 2015 Industry of the Year Award. Jordan is joined by Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Secretary Enoch Moeller, left, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, second from left, and Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Deborah Murray, right. Photos by Edward Terr y, CCC&TI Welcome New Businesses PAGE 10 MONTHLY FEATURES Chamber Calendar................ Page 8 Community Events.............. Page 8 Renewal Members.............. Page 11 New Members..................... Page 12 The Chamber Matters 2 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 Business Executive Retiree Michelle Colvard Janet Winkler Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Dana Watson Community One Bank BOARD OF DIRECTORS Suzan Anderson Toni Anderson Bennett Brittain David Burney Cody Byrd Kristie Howard Glen Lowman Seth Nagy David Rivers Sandy Russ Ann Smith Jonathan Sterling Wongalee Thomas Dr. John Thuss Jamie White American Red Cross Edward Jones Main Street, Lenoir Merchant Distributors, Inc. Business At Large Vision Design Build Remodel Google Clark Tire & Auto NC Cooperative Extension Sattler Corp. Allstate Insurance - The Russ Agency First Citizens Bank Exela Pharma Sciences Blue Ridge Electric Business Executive Retiree Fairfield Chair DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS Administration: Business: Community Engagement: Career Readiness: Membership: Public Relations: Tourism: Kim Edmisten, Caldwell UNC Healthcare Shirley Orrell, Retired HR Vice President Ben Willis, CCC&TI Glenda Wilson, Realty Executives Heather Justice, Ply-Chem/TSZ Sonny Hines, Business Consultant 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 Stephenie Oxford, Narrow the Gap Marketing Dr. Dana Clark, ASU Kimmie Rogers, Reliable Insurance EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Terese Almquist - News-Topic, Dr. Ken Boham - CCC&TI Deborah Murray - Economic Development Dr. Steve Stone - Caldwell County Schools Steve Zushin - Foothills Radio Group CHAMBER STAFF Ralph Prestwood, Interim Executive Director Darin Moretz, Membership 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 APRIL/MAY 2016 APRIL/MAY 2016 3 THE CHAMBER MATTERS 1258 SW Hickory Blvd. Lenoir, NC (Hwy. 321 S.) From the Executive Office.... 728-7171 How Do You Communicate? A s we go to press with this issue of Chamber Matters, I am wondering how many readers realized that they missed a March 2016 issue. Following our February issue, we decided to go from a monthly publication to a bimonthly schedule. Note that this issue is for April/May, reporting on events of February/March and providing information and a schedule of coming events for April and May. Our reasons for making this change are based on several factors. Of course time and costs come into play, but our major reasoning evolves around society’s changing means of communication. Print media, such as this newsletter, has a limited outreach compared to Facebook and other social media outlets. In years past, print media was the only, and the best, communi- cation method available to us to inform our Chamber membership and the public about business news and events and the work of the Chamber. We realize if we want to continue and expand the reach of Chamber news we have to continue refining our multi-faceted communication program. We also realize that we have a limited budget for print cost and personnel time required to administer all the different communication outlets. In the coming months we will be evaluating the different ways available to us to produce, print and distribute the Chamber Matters newsletter, both as print media and digital media. As we are evaluating our options of communication methods, we are evaluating the content of Chamber Matters. In the past, newsletter content has been a mixture of entertaining and informational articles, reports on events and happenings and keeping you informed about coming events. With Ralph this issue of Chamber Matters, our focus is to Prestwood expand our reporting of news from the business community. We share with you good news regarding efforts of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), happenings at CCC&TI, new business openings and opportunities to network and learn more about doing business in Caldwell County. We will continue to work through this transition period for our communications and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Send them to [email protected] I’m a Chamber Believer The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast 1344 Harper Avenue, N.W. Lenoir, N. C. 28645 Come for a weekend or a week ANYTHING OFFICE of rest and relaxation. 309reservations: North Main St.,Tel:SW828-758-2323 • Lenoir, N.C. For e-mail: [email protected] 828-758-0182 When Service Matters Your Business Source Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936 www.anythingofficeinc.com Apartments IaaVUdWef 226 Wilson Street, NW $3$570(176 Lenoir, NC 28645 Bass-Smith Granite :LOVRQ6WUHHW1: % Funeral Service /HQRLU1& Chamber [email protected] 3) Believers 1x10 ZRRGFUHVW#FPFQFFRP 106 South Main St. Granite Falls, North Carolina Telephone: (828) 396-1305 • Fax: (828) 396-1444 Caldwell County EDC Recognizes Accomplishment T he Caldwell County Economic Development Commission hosted its annual celebration on February 16 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. With Gov. Pat McCrory as the featured speaker, the Caldwell EDC recognized local businesses and industries, while also marking the 175th anniversary of Caldwell County. The 2015 Industry of the Year Award was presented to wholesale lumber processor and distributor Associated Hardwoods. In operation in Granite Falls since 1982, the company is made up of several subsidiaries, including Associated Hardwoods, JordanHolman Lumber Company, and Associated Trucking. Overall, the combined operations employ more than 140 people. Recently, the company announced several major expansions, including the acquisition of a Hudson site to allow additional warehousing capacity as well as fleet service and maintenance. By shifting its trucking operations to this new site, Associated Hardwoods and its Jordan-Holman lumber operation began the process of further expanding its existing Granite Falls facility. With the added capacity, the company hopes to dramatically expand production. The award was accepted by Associated Hardwoods President Rick Jordan. The 2015 Herman Anderson Award was presented to Granite Falls Town Manager “Always Jerry Church. A native of the Valmead comAnswering the Call” munity, Church worked for nearly 30 years • Trach Care - Specially Trained Care Givers for Broyhill Furniture, including a stint as • Ventilator Care - Specially Trained Care Givers • Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Grooming interim CEO, before being chosen for the & Meal Prep Granite Falls post in 2009. • Skilled Care - Pre- & Post-Surgical Care 828-- • www.bayada.com During his tenure, Church has assisted in a host of economic development projects, including Ccon Metals, Lubrimetal, New Farm Road, Jordan-Holman, and Krystal Engineering. A graduate of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Appalachian State University, Church has been a member of the CCC&TI Board of Trustees since 1996. 1905 International Blvd. • Hudson, NC To Advertise Call 758-7381 828-728-7300 www.beocare.net Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Hosted By Cedar Rock Golf Course • Thursday May 5 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Enjoy some good refreshments and maybe even win a door prize. All chamber member businesses are invited to attend www.blueridgeemc.com 4 THE CHAMBER MATTERS APRIL/MAY 2016 CALDWELL INDUSTRY ON THE MOVE KRYSTAL ENGINEERING COMING TO CALDWELL COUNTY I’m a Chamber Believer Caldwell County will be the new home for Krystal Engineering – a high-tech manufacturing and processing company that will be based in Granite Falls and ultimately employ up to 100 people. Founded by former Caldwell County resident Mark Rauchfuss, the company engages advanced manufacturing processes to grow crystals that are utilized in advanced technology, sensors, medical, aerospace, instrumentation, and industrial applications. The end product is sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aroundthe globe. Caldwell County was selected for the project over sites in South Carolina and Virginia. N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory made the official announcement during a ceremony on February 16. Ask to Come Home. Ask for Caldwell Hospice. Lenoir Location - 902 Kirkwood St. Hudson Location - 526 Pine Mountain Road 754-0101 www.caldwellhospice.org North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, left, reviews a crystal product with Krystal Engineering President Mark Rauchfuss. Krystal Engineering announced that it will be locating its advanced manufacturing operations in Granite Falls. BAKERS WASTE EQUIPMENT RECEIVES STATE GRANT FOR EXPANSION Industrial waste container and compactor manufacturer Bakers Waste Equipment has received a more than $400,000 grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce to renovate its current facility in Lenoir and expand its operations. According to Bakers Waste Equipment President and Owner Ric Raines, the grant will allow the company to fully utilize its 300,000-square-foot location and to expand its market reach for the company’s personal “Smarter Trash” product. Located in the former Broyhill 55/3 plant, Bakers Waste Equipment will be hiring an additional 42 people as part of the grant. The company began operations in Caldwell County in 2014 after previously having locations in neighboring Burke and Catawba counties. The renovations are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Chamber Believers 1x10 757-5100 • Lenoir www.caldwellmemorial.org 407 Mulberry St., Lenoir 757-5525 A Bakers Waste Equipment employee works on a piece of metal at the company’s facility in Lenoir. Bakers Waste Equipment has received a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce to expand its operations Truck Driving Hiring More than a dozen trucking companies attended the CCC&TI Truck Driver Hiring and Info Expo, organized in partnership with Specialized Furniture Carriers, at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir on Feb. 18. There's a nationwide shortage of truck drivers, and job opportunities with excellent pay are plentiful. If you're interested in more information on working for one of the Expo participants or truck driver training at CCC&TI, please call 828-7262380 To Advertise Call 758-7381 APRIL/MAY 2016 THE CHAMBER MATTERS 5 CCC&TI Foundation Community Campaign Begins T he Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute held its Annual Fund Campaign kickoff luncheon on Tuesday, March 1 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Featuring community leaders, campaign volunteers, and college faculty and administrators, the event starts fundraising efforts for the Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive. Peg Broyhill, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, offered opening remarks and welcomed the crowd of supporters. Broyhill also announced the goal for this year’s campaign as $360,000. “Each of you is a critical part of our success. You do an amazing job and your work makes it possible for us to help so many individuals,” said Broyhill. Broyhill also introduced CCC&TI President Dr. Kenneth Boham, who is serving as this year’s Annual Fund Campaign Chair. “We are honored and thrilled to have Dr. Boham leading this effort. With his leadership we will blast through our $360,000 goal – our highest goal ever.” Boham expressed his gratitude to those in attendance for their work on behalf of the Foundation. “You all are the people that make this institution the excellent institution that it is. You are the difference-makers,” said Boham. “Think of the thousands of lives made better by the work that you have done – it’s absolutely amazing.” Deborah Murray, Vice Chair of the Foundation and Director of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, spoke to the group about the value of CCC&TI in the community. “Over the past several years, our county has seen an increase in available jobs, new companies locating in our area and vacant buildings put back into use. Our unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest in decades,” said Murray. “We’ve seen the new blended with tradition and once again we have a strong and growing economy. None of that would have been possible without I’m a Chamber Believer Cars Plus Foundation Chairwomen, Peg Broyhill, speaks at the campaign kickoff CCC&TI.” Broyhill introduced each of the team captains for this year’s campaign. They are Dr. Kenneth Boham, Peg Broyhill, Barbara Freiman, Wayne Keller, Joan McGee, Deborah Murray, Dr. Mark Poarch, Mary Frances Sullivan, Guy Walters, Marty Waters and Barbara Weiller. Board priorities for this year’s campaign include funding for scholarships, the Dream Award Program, childcare, student emergencies, academic support and professional development. For more information on the Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, or to make a gift to the Annual Fund Drive, visit www.cccti.edu/foundation or contact the Foundation Office at 828-726-2203. CCC&TI Small Business Center hosts workshops C aldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center offers free and low-cost workshops, one-on-one assistance and many more services to help local small businesses. To reserve your seat at one of the workshops, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register. Here is a list of upcoming free workshops: Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Small Business Center will offer a free workshop titled “Small Business Startup Series: How to Finance Your Small Business and Understand Business Finance” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 4 at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce in Lenoir. Participants will learn the various alternatives to financing a small business and the risks involved. The seminar introduces break-even analysis as a tool to assist the entrepreneur in measuring financial feasibility. Activities identify the kinds of data needed to project the revenue, start-up and operating costs of a business. The seminar helps attendees develop an understanding of cash flow and break-even analysis and its relationship to business planning. To reserve your seat at this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Small Business Center will offer a free workshop titled “Small Business Startup Series: Record Keeping and Taxes” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce in Lenoir. This seminar addresses the financial records needed for good business management. Attendees develop systems and practices for collecting necessary information for tax reporting and business decision-making. To reserve your seat at this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or visitwww.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register. 902 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC 757-9999 757-9999 Truck Center 758-9929 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 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® BR Electric 3x2.5 ® %OXH5LGJH(0&FRPŇ)LQGXVRQ)DFHERRN 433-1223 341 E. Parker Rd. Morganton, NC www.morgantondmd.com To Advertise Call 758-7381 6 THE CHAMBER MATTERS APRIL/MAY 2016 Former Lenoir Oilers Players and friends gathering. Front row, L to R: Gary Laws, Ted Fullbright, Johnny Hatton, Carl Richards, and Willie LeFevers. Back row, L to R: Harold Bernhardt, Bobby Martin, Tommy Simmons, Tom Eller, Marshall McDonald (Lenoir Oilers manager), and Clifton Bennett (Lenoir Oilers owner/President). Lenoir Oilers To Play in Walker Stadium L enoir Oilers baseball team will be in action this summer, playing their inaugural season in Walker Stadium.. The Oilers teams of yesteryear had a rich tradition of excellence and winning, playing in Lenoir from 1964 to as recent as 2000. A local organization, owned by Clifton Bennett, has acquired rights to the name and the team will play as a member of the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League. A 29-game schedule will be played from May 28 to August 8 in the original home of the Oilers at Walker Stadium in Lenoir. The home games will begin at 5 pm this season as the group works to raise funds for lights at Walker Stadium. The website is www.lenoiroilers.com. It is still under construction, but should be up by late March. 2016 Google Gravity Games Come and join the cheering crowds! The 6th annual NC Gravity Games will be held on Saturday, April 23. Racing will commence on Ashe Avenue in historic downtown Lenoir from 8:30am until 3pm. Admission is free. Registration for this signature event will be bringing 70 teams from across the state to Historic Downtown Lenoir to race their gravity-powered vehicles developed from scratch rather than kits. For the STEM superstars, prizes include not only bragging rights but tech goodies, medals and trophies. www.ncgravitygames.com APRIL/MAY 2016 7 THE CHAMBER MATTERS Ambassadors - Appreciation Visits to Chamber Members And Recognizing Excellent Service Feb. 2016 Ambassador Ambush Feb. 2016 Ambassador Ambush Cheek’s Convenient & Grill, Owner, Larry Empire Buffet, Owner, Juhua Dong 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd. Ste 190, Lenoir Cheek - 2689 Blowing Rock Blvd. Lenoir March 2016 Ambassador Ambush Computer Stuff, 110 Fairway Shopping Center, Hudson MISSION STATEMENT March 2016 Ambassador Ambush Amy Ann’s Unique Gifts & Florist Owner, Amy Lovins Coffey 304 Mulberry Street - Lenoir Feb. 2016 Blue Ridge Electric Service Star Awarded to Rebecca Hall – 1841 Café: 117 Main St. Lenoir March 2016 Ambassador Ambush Lower Creek Family Dentistry / Caldwell County Pediatric Dentistry; Community Relations Coordinator – Natalie Burns, 1315 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir To represent our members and serve as a catalyst for the business community in increasing economic prosperity in Caldwell County. The Chamber does collectively for the businesses of Caldwell County, what they cannot do as individuals. 8 THE CHAMBER MATTERS APRIL/MAY 2016 COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast Visit www.ExploreCaldwell.com for more info 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. Go to the website and click on Events tab. APR APR Harvey Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson 01 - 09 ArtMix: Creative Women Making Art, and Mountain Whimsy Caldwell Arts Council APR Downtown Cruise-In 4:00pm to 9:00pm Downtown Lenoir 02 Just For You Presents: Spring Fling Festival 2016 10:00am to 4:00pm Caldwell County Fairgrounds APR 03 APR 04 Pints for Pathways 12:00pm to 9:00pm: Loe's Brewing Company Baby Time Program 10:00am Lenoir branch of the Caldwell County Public Library APR 05 Tuesday Night World Championships Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir Carolina Shag Lessons 6:30pm 1841 Cafe downtown Lenoir APR Ales for Trails Pub Run 5:30pm to 9:00pm Howard Brewing Company 07 - 09 APR Hibriten Hill Run For Communities In Schools Hibriten Baptist Church 312 Hibriten Mountain Road, Lenoir 4th Annual Shakespeare Monologue Competition 8:30am to 11:30am JE Broyhill Civic Center 11th Annual Poetry Recitation Competition 1:00pm to 3:30pm JE Broyhill Civic Center Barrage 8 7:30pm 1909 Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir APR Just For You Presents: Spring Fling Festival 2016 10:00am to 4:00pm Caldwell County Fairgrounds APR APR MAY Pints for Pathways 12:00pm to 9:00pm Loe's Brewing Company APR 14 16 MAY 28 For reservations: Tel: 828-758-2323 e-mail: [email protected] Apartments IaaVUdWef 226 Wilson Street, NW $3$570(176 Lenoir, NC 28645 :LOVRQ6WUHHW1: % /HQRLU1& [email protected] 3) ZRRGFUHVW#FPFQFFRP Chamber To Advertise Believers 1x10 Call 366 Morganton Lenoir Airport Ave. Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 757-0099 [email protected] 758-7381 01 02 Baby Time Program 10:00am Lenoir branch of the Caldwell County Public Library MAY I’m a Chamber Believer Come for a weekend or a week of rest and relaxation. 21 Chamber Business 4 Breakfast Laura Easton, UNC Health Care 8:00 a.m., County Office Meeting Room, Lenoir 14 - 16 Unplugged!! 5:00pm to 10:00pm Howard Brewing 23 Caldwell Men's Chorus Spring Concert 7:30pm First Presbyterian Church Lenoir 12 Harvey Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson APR 09 Caldwell Women's Forum 8:00am to 9:00am Bud's Diner, 129 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1401 Lenoir NC 7:00pm to 8:30pm Caldwell County Public Library APR APR APR FREE Movie Night!! 7:00pm to 9:30pm Howard Brewing Caldwell Cuisine - Australian 6:00pm 1909 Hickory Blvd. SE 06 09 1344 Harper Avenue, N.W. Lenoir, N. C. 28645 03 - 26 OF LENOIR 515 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645 828-754-1524 ARTMIX: Creative Women Making Art, and MOUNTAIN WHIMSY: Alan F. Gordon Caldwell Arts Council Your Sewer & Water Restoration Company! 828-757-0006 www.krgutility.com CALENDAR continued on page 9 APRIL/MAY 2016 9 THE CHAMBER MATTERS CALENDAR continued from page 8 MAY 03 Tuesday Night World Championships Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir Carolina Shag Lessons 6:30pm 1841 Cafe downtown Lenoir, NC MAY Ales for Trails Pub Run 5:30pm to 9:00pm Howard Brewing Company 04 MAY North Carolina Butterfly Festival in Downtown Hudson Downtown Hudson Downtown Cruise-In 4:00pm to 9:00pm Downtown Lenoir 05 Chamber Business After Hours 5 - 7 p.m. Cedar Rock Golf Course, Lenoir MAY 06 Seeds of Peace Plant Sale May 6 2016, 9:00am to May 7 2016, 1:00pm Second Bloom Boutique, 101 Willow Street, Lenoir MAY 17 Tuesday Night World Championships Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir MAY 10 Tuesday Night World Championships Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1401 Lenoir NC 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Caldwell County Public Library MAY 12 Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir MAY 19 14 FREE Movie Night!! 7:00pm to 9:30pm: Howard Brewing MAY Unplugged!! 5:00pm to 10:00pm Howard Brewing MAY Pints for Pathways 12:00pm to 9:00pm Loe's Brewing Company MAY 21 22 HE LENOIR WOMAN'S CLUB will celebrate their 110th birthday in April. They are planning a birthday celebration on April 8th and would appreciate hearing from those who wish to attend. Please contact them by email at [email protected] Over their 110 years of service, the organization has supported many programs in Caldwell County and continue MI Chamber CARRETA Mexican Grill Believers Best Mexican Food In Town (828) 726-6855 1x10 24 Tuesday Night World Championships Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir MAY )XZ4&r)JDLPSZ/$r #MPXJOH3PDL#MWEr-FOPJS/$r 1146 Hickory Blvd. SW Lenoir, NC 28645 26 Caldwell Women's Forum 8:00am to 9:00am Bud's Diner (129 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir) Happy Birthday Lenoir Woman’s Club T I’m a Chamber Believer Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride 6:00pm to 8:00pm Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir Lenoir Comedy Club Night 7:00pm to 10:00pm Broyhill Civic Center (upstairs) MAY MAY 07 to focus on awarding scholarships each year, providing donations (monetary and goods) to the Soup Kitchen, Helping Hands, Public Library, developmental programs, schools and nursing home residents. These hard working ladies plan to keep up the good work in the future and the Chamber appreciates their association and support. Pendry's Funeral Home & Creamatory 522 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645 828-754-3441 Realty Lenoir RealtyExecutives Executive Lenoir 203 Hospital Ave. NW Lenoir NC 28645 828-754-8905 office www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com follow us on facebook of Alexander & Caldwell Counties Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration 828-396-1070 Independently Owned and Operated 10 THE CHAMBER MATTERS APRIL/MAY 2016 Welcome New Businesses Believer I’m a 728-7171 Chamber Believer 1258 SW Hickory Blvd. Lenoir, NC (Hwy. 321 S.) The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast 1344 Harper Avenue, N.W. N. C. 28645 1258 Lenoir, SW Hickory Blvd. Come for a weekend Lenoir, NCor a week of rest and relaxation. (Hwy. 321 S.) Harbor Freight opened for business at Lenoir Crossing Center with a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening on Jan. 27. Caldwell County Economic Development Commission “Caldwell Is Hiring” Thursday, April 14 8:30 am to Noon J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1909 Hickory Blvd, SE Lenoir, NC 728-7171 For reservations: Tel: 828-758-2323 e-mail: [email protected] Chamber Believers 1x10 Apartments The Irish Rose IaaVUdWef 226 Wilson Street, NW Bed & Breakfast $3$570(176 Lenoir, NC 28645N.W. 1344 Harper Avenue, :LOVRQ6WUHHW1: % Lenoir, N. C. 28645 /HQRLU1& [email protected] Come for a weekend or a week 3) of rest and relaxation. ZRRGFUHVW#FPFQFFRP For reservations: Tel: 828-758-2323 e-mail: [email protected] A grand opening and ribbon cutting were hosted by Loyal Duke Concierge on February 17. For more information view their website at www.loyalduke.com ServPro 3x2.5 To Apartments Advertise IaaVUdWef 226 Wilson Street, NW Your Lenoir, NC 28645 Call % $3$570(176 :LOVRQ6WUHHW1: /HQRLU1& [email protected] 3) ZRRGFUHVW#FPFQFFRP business can be placed on this page. To advertise call To Advertise 758-7381, to Call place your ad! 758-7381 758-7381 APRIL/MAY 2016 11 THE CHAMBER MATTERS MEMBER RENEWALS Hibriten Building Supply Company Steve Minton 2148 Norwood St., SW Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2013 Lowe's Companies Clay Morris 1201 Hickory Blvd., SE Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1987 Caldwell Humane Society, Inc. Ruby Boldin PO Box 1991 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2007 Hayes Chemical Co. Barry Hayes 6 Chestnut St. Granite Falls, NC 28630 Member Since: 1992 News-Topic Terese Almquist 123 Pennton Ave NW Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1954 Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center Tana Murray PO Box 646 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2011 Cheeks Convenient & Grill Larry Cheek 2689 Blowing Rock Blvd Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2005 Huntley & Sigmon CPA Renee Sigmon PO Box 1406 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2006 Vulcan Materials Co. Darrell Groves 776 Quarry Rd. N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Member Since: 1999 Foothills Temporary Employment Kelly Pritchard PO Box 601 Hudson, NC 28638 Member Since: 1994 Abigail's Gifts and Florist Cynthia Hicks 406 Harper Ave NW Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2006 First Citizens Bank, Hudson Jeff Roland 436 Central St. Hudson, NC 28638 Member Since: 1986 Merchant Distributors, Inc. Boyd George PO Box 2148 Hickory, NC 28603 Member Since: 1998 Cars Plus Joey Ashley 902 Wilkesboro Blvd Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1995 Carolina West Wireless Mike Kennedy PO Box 959 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Member Since: 2007 Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery Dawn Sullivan 4040 James St. Hudson, NC 28638 Member Since: 2013 First Citizens Bank, GF Jeff Roland 27 Falls Ave Granite Falls, NC 28630 Member Since: 1987 A-1 Custom Crafts, Inc. Tommy Sullivan 1380 Brandon Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1990 Domino's Pizza Mitch Young 360 Wilkesboro Blvd SE Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1997 Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. Mattie Patterson 800 N. Green St. Morganton, NC 28655 Member Since: 1986 Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp. Grey Scheer PO Box 112 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1954 Marx Industries, Inc. Rick Detter PO Box 826 Granite Falls, NC 28630 Member Since: 2014 Shelter Home of Caldwell County Sharon Poarch PO Box 426 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1995 Lenoir Healthcare Center Nancy Greene 322 Nuway Circle Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1990 American Red Cross Suzan Anderson 527 North Aspen Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Member Since: 1997 Caldwell County Stan Kiser PO Box 2200 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 1994 Caldwell County Fraternal Order of Police Johnny Overby PO Box 121 Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2013 ResCare HomeCare Nina Parlier 332 Mulberry St., SW Lenoir, NC 28645 Member Since: 2004 12 THE CHAMBER MATTERS APRIL/MAY 2016 NEW MEMBERS SunTrust Bank Laurie Tyree 110 Mulberry Street, SW Lenoir, NC 28645 www.suntrust.com 828.572.6029 phone Richard Harwood & Associates, AFLAC Richard Harwood PO Box 333 Hudson, NC 28638 www.aflac.com/richard_harwood 828.443.1317 phone 866.664.3154 fax Western & Southern Life Byron Allen / Kim Watson 971 11th Ave. Blvd., SE Hickory, NC 28602 www.wslife.com/agent/kwatso1 828.431.3340 phone 828.431.3351 fax Foothills Realty, LLC Shelia Helton / Donna Laws 122 Cedar Valley Road Hudson, NC 28638 www.foothillsrealtync.com 828.726.3606 phone 828.726.3770 fax In today's dynamic health insurance environments, there's never been a better time for you and your employees to have AFLAC, consumers most preferred choice for accident, disability, cancer, and critical illness coverage! 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