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Tourism Up In Lincoln County
The latest tourism and travel numbers released have revealed an increase in tourism in Lincoln County!
- Domestic tourism in Lincoln County generated and economic impact of $45.42 million in 2011. This was a 8.29% change from 2010.
- In 2011, Lincoln County ranked 57 in travel among North Carolina's 100 counties.
- More than 350 jobs in Lincoln County were directly attributable to travel and tourism.
- Travel generated a $7.10 million payroll in 2011.
- State and local tax revenues from travel to Lincoln County amounted to $3.85 million. This represents a $48.78 tax savings to each county resident.
- Popular attractions include Lake Norman and Duke Power's Energy Explorium
| Year | Revenues
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| 2011 | $45.42 | 8.29 % | | 2010 | $41.94 | 6.21 % | | 2009 | $39.49 | 0.23 % | | 2008 | $39.40 | -0.28 % | | 2007 | $39.51 | 4.11 % | | 2006 | $37.95 | 8.99 % |
To see the entire report visit:
http://www.nccommerce.com/tourism/research/economic-impact/teim |
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Ground Breaking - Klassic Rides 
Pictured to the left is a picture of the ground breaking held on July 31, 2012 at Klassic Rides, LLC. Klassic Rides is located at 6645 Denver Industrial Park, Denver, NC. and is owned by Mr. Floyd West.
Participating in the ground breaking ceremony included Eddie Sigmon, Ambassadors' Committee Chair, and owner of Eddie Sigmon & Associates, Ken Morris, Past Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, and owner of Servpro of Lincoln/North Gaston Counties, Floyd West, owner of Klassic Rides, LLC, and Ken Kindley, Chamber President. |
Legislators Luncheon
The pictures shown are from the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Luncheon held at the Lincoln Cultural Center on August 8, 2012. The event was organized by the Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee which is chaired by Christine Poinsette, Lincolnton Flea Market. Chamber members and guests heard presentations from United States Congressman Patrick McHenry, North Carolina Senator Chris Carney, and North Carolina House of Representatives Jason Saine. Following the presentations, a question and answer session was held between Chamber members and legislators. 
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
CaroMont Health - Lincoln Cancer Center
Pictured is the ribbon cutting for CaroMont Health-Lincoln Cancer Center which was conducted by the Lincolnton-Lincoln Coutny Chamber of Commerce and held on August 14, 2012. Participating in the ceremony included Mr. Randy Kelley, President/CEO of CaroMont Health, Ken Kindley, Chamber President, Mayor John Gilleland, City of Lincolnton, Buddy Collins, 2012 Chair of the Board, (Edward Jones), Dr. Charles Meakin, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at CaroMont Health, Mike Johnston, CaroMont Health Director of Spiritual Care, and Rick Varterasian, CaroMont Health Director of Oncology Service Line. |
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Sincerely,
Lisa Ormsby
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
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Hickory Crawdads Merchants Nights
Please join the Hickory Crawdads for MerchantsNights! Merchant Nights will be held August 28, 29 and 30. This is an opportunity for your business to co-sponsor the game with the Crawdads. For only $60.00 your business will receive 20 tickets that are good for any of these nights, as well as getting your business name announced on the video board and PA system!
Contact Brad Dworin, Group Sales at 828-322-3000 ext 222 |
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2012 Distinctive Members
Platinum Sponsors
City of Lincolnton
Lincoln County Government
Gold Sponsors
Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge
CaroMont Health Lincoln Cancer Center
CobbleSoft International Ltd.
Silver Sponsors
B B & T
Carolina Federal Credit Union
Carolina Trust Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First FederalSavings Bank
First National Bank
Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey
Bronze Sponsors
Comp-Cal, Inc.
Peoples Bank
Piedmont Natural Gas
Sherrill Blake & Harrison, CPA PA
Steel Rubber Products
The Timken Company |
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Chamber Activity List
August 23
Ground Breaking
Austin Orthodontics
2861 North Highway 16
Denver
10:30 am
September 7
Grand Opening &
Ribbon Cutting
Employment Staffing Services
1216 North Flint Street
Lincolnton
10:30 am
September 11
Grand Opening &
Ribbon Cutting
Gilleland Realty
201 South Poplar Street
Lincolnton
10:30 am
September 13
Seminar
"Out Think Your Competition, Secrets to Explode Sale"
LC Gaston College
LCS Room 117
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
September 13
Business After Hours
Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln
433 McAlister Road
Lincolnton
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
September 19
Annual Members Golf Outing
Verdict Ridge Country Club
7332 Kidville Road
Registration 10:00 am
October 3
Business Expo
James W Warren Citizens Center
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
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