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Academic Achievement Awards
The Chamber and the Lincoln County Board of Education held the 34th Annual Academic Achievement Awards on May 21, 2013 at the James W. Warren Citizens Center. The banquet recognizes the top 10 students from each of the county high schools. Guest speaker for the event was District Court Judge Meredith Shuford.
Several scholarships are awarded at the banquet each year. Pictured above are the four winners of the Chamber's $1000.00 scholarships. From left to right is Melisa Harrison, Chair of the Board, Rebecca Faith Barnes, West Lincoln High School; Kirsten Hart Hudgens, East Lincoln High School; Sharla Ann Sugierski, North Lincoln High School; and Heather Rae Kiziah, Lincolnton High School.
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Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Heavenly Paws Grooming
 The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new location of Heavenly Paws Grooming. Heavenly Paws Grooming is owned by Betty Day and is now located at 152 Vandiver Drive, Lincolnton, NC.
Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony included Mayor John Gilleland, City of Lincolnton, Melisa Harrison, 2013 Chamber Chair of the Board, and Eddie Sigmon, Chamber Ambassadors' Committee Chair. |
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Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Organic Footprint
Mr. Gary Fowler and wife Cathy Fowler, owners of Organic Footprint, are pictured cutting the ceremonial ribbon for their new business location. Organic Footprint is located at 980 North Highway 16, Denver, NC. The Chamber encourages all members to stop by and see what Organic Footprint has to offer in landscaping and lawn care products. 
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
East Main Street Artisans
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Carl Katterson, owner of East Main Street Artisans, celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of his new store located in downtown Lincolnton, NC. Joining the celebration were fellow Chamber members.
Also in attendance included the Mayor of the City of Lincolnton, Mr. John Gilleland, Klay Shrum, owner of Katie Wood, who serves as Vice-Chair of the Chamber's Ambassadors Committee, Buddy Collins, Edward Jones, Immediate Past Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, and Chamber President, Ken Kindley. |
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Amy's Closet & Consignment
A crowd of Chamber members and guests attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Amy's Closet and Consignment Boutique. The store celebrated its new location at West Pointe Shoppes in Denver, NC.
Participating in the program included Ken Kindley, Chamber President, Eddie Sigmon, Chair of the Chamber's Ambassadors' Committee, Melisa Harrison, 2013 Chamber Chair of the Board, and Vicky Lingerfelt, Amy's Closet and Consignment Boutique. |
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Rice Box
Pictured is Jane Chen, owner of the Rice Box Restaurant, cutting the ribbon at her Grand Opening conducted by the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. Rice Box Restaurant is located at 7558 Highway 73, Denver, NC.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Causby Karate Academy
 Causby Karate Academy celebrated their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on May 17, 2013. Pictured are Ben Causby and Stephanie Causby, owners, cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Causby Karate Academy is located at 3634 North Business Highway 16, Denver, NC.
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Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
101 East Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Lisa Ormsby
704-735-3096
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Chamber NewsBites
Sweet Dreams Mattress Celebrates their 5 year Anniversary!
Court Street Grille Celebrates their 10 year Anniversary!
Estate Jewelers Celebrates their 45 year Anniversary!
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Chamber Member Spotlight
Unique Transportation
A company who specializes in Freight Brokerage and Logistics Management, has received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Greater Women's Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. (WBENC)
Unique Transportation, INC. is an exceptional Freight Brokerage whose main endeavor is to seize the transportation problems of your transportation department and to handle these opportunities with the professionalism which not only your customers but you the shipper also deserve. We specialize in all types of van freight, flatbed freight along with less than truckload freight in the continental United States along with Mexico and Canada. Our safety team carefully verifies each carrier's insurance policy to make sure it is valid and still in effect. We also make sure the carriers motor cargo authority is correct and active. Finally we check each carriers Federal Highway Safety Administration safety scores or their CSA 2010 scores. We make sure not only are these scores acceptable with the Federal Highway Safety Administration, but within the guidelines of Unique Transportation, Inc. This way you and your freight will be covered should there be a problem.
We pride ourselves in the one part of business which we consider one of the most important pieces Communication. We truly believe we offer the best communication and service around and we know this is how we have grown to where we are today. For your convenience, we provide communication thru email, phone text, instant messenger or landline. We also have web access for your convenience to track your loads any time day or night. Also for nights and weekends we have after hours personnel to help you should you need any information.
With one call you will have over 45 years of experience and knowledge at your fingertips. We also recognize the commitment to supplier and the diversity which is embraced by corporations and government agencies today, and we can add diversity to your supply chain. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to help you with your transportation needs.
To learn more about what Unique Transportation Inc. can provide you please visit their website at: www.uniquetransportation.com |
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2013
Distinctive Members
Platinum Sponsors
City of Lincolnton
Lincoln County Government
Gold Sponsors
Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge
CobbleSoft International Ltd.
First Federal Savings Bank
Lucky Country, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
B B & T
Carolina Federal Credit Union
Carolina Trust Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Bronze Sponsors
Comp-Cal, Inc.
EnergyUnited
First National Bank
Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey
Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton PA
Peoples Bank
Piedmont Natural Gas
Steel Rubber Products
The Timken Company |
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Chamber Activity List
May 23
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Lowesville Café
1610 South Highway 16
Lowesville
10:30 am
May 29
Ground Breaking
First Federal Savings Bank
4461 West Highway 27
Vale
5:00 pm
May 30
Ground Breaking
Carolina Eye Care
Highway 16
(Beside Red Rooster)
Denver
11:30 am |
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