The News
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
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Business After Hours
Business Expo
Chamber Member Spotlight
Color Me Pretty
Save The Date
Networking Tips
 

Business After Hours

The Landing Restaurant 

Our July Business After Hours will be held this Thursday, July 18th at the Landing Restaurant.  If you have not signed up yet to attend, you can follow this link to register.  We look forward to seeing you there!
To all Chamber Members;  If you would like to spotlight your business, please send your article (500 words or less) to lincolnchambernc@bellsouth.net or mail to Post Office Box 1617, Lincolnton, NC 28093
Shop Local
Shop Lincoln County!!!  
  
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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

Chamber Activity List
  
July
  
18
Business After Hours
The Landing Restaurant
4491 Slanting Bridge Road, Sherrills Ford
5;30 - 7:00 pm
  
30
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
KB's Automobile Detailing
5683 Highway 150 East
Denver
10:30 am
  
August
  
8
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Austin Orthodontics
7206 Austin Smiles Court
Denver
5:30 pm
  
15
Business After Hours
Fatz Café
1430 East Main Street
Lincolnton
5;30 - 7:00 pm
  
21
Networking Luncheon
Daniel's Lutheran Church
3170 Reepsville Road
Lincolnton
11:30 am
 
 
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
101 East Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
lincolnchambernc@bellsouth.net
704-735-3096
 
10th Annual Business Expo!       M Conley Company
  
Booth Sales are under way for our October 3rd Business Expo presented by The M Conley Company.
  
The Expo will be held at The Laboratory Mill on October 3rd from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
  
You can get booth information here, Sponsor Information, Sponsor Booth Form, Booth Registration or call the Chamber.  704-735-3096 
 
Chamber Member Spotlight
Italianno's Restaurant
  

Italianno's Restaurant, in Lincolnton, brings a small piece of Italy to your hometown. Not all of us can afford a yearly vacation in Italy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to enjoy a great classic italian meal very close to home. Here, at Italianno's, we believe in providing you with the very best service possible. Our servers are expertly trained to make you feel at home each and every time. Their knowledge and expertise on our Menu and Wine List will help you if you find it difficult to choose from our abundant selection. It will not matter if you're in the mood for Pasta, Steak, Chicken, Seafood, Pizza, Salad, a Sandwich, just an appetizer with a glass of wine or a fresh cup of coffee with a classic Italian Desert; our Menu covers it all.

 

Opening its doors not much longer than one year ago, owners Bogar and Monica Flores saw the need for something different in the town of Lincolnton, and in a time where diversity in cuisine has become very abundant and desirable, An Authentic Italian Cuisine driven restaurant seemed to stand out further from any other idea. One year later, Italianno's has become one of the best kept culinary secrets that Lincolnton has to offer.

 

We are a smaller sized restaurant, having a capacity of about ninety guests for the inside dining and thirty guests for the outside patio. However, what we lack in size we make up for in character, food, and service, for your overall experience here at Italianno's will have you coming back for more. For whichever occasion you may need like birthdays, anniversaries, family outings, date nights, or just need something quick to eat, Italianno's will accommodate you to perfection. And if you don't feel like going out, but still want to enjoy our delicious food, you can always call in and have your order ready for pick up. Whether it's just yourself, or a party of one hundred, we cater to everything and everyone. So visit us anytime from Mondays to Saturdays, dinner and lunch, and treat yourself to a great meal. We promise, you will not be disappointed.

 

Italianno's Restaurant

Lincolnton NC 28092

704-732-3118

Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Color Me Pretty
  
Color Me Pretty 
Pictured is Angela Helms, new owner of Color Me Pretty, doing the honors of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate her new store in downtown Lincolnton.  Beside Mrs. Helms is Mayor John Gilleland, City of Lincolnton, who participated in the opening.  Other participants in the grand opening included Melisa Harrison, Chamber Chair of the Board, Eddie Sigmon, Ambassador's Committee Chair and Ken Kindley, Chamber President.
  
Color Me Pretty is located at 107 East Main Street, Lincolnton.  Angela and her staff invite all Chamber members to come by and shop with them!
Save The Date!
  
On September 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm the chamber will host a panel discussion on the Health Care Reform Act.
  
The event will be held at the Lincoln Cultural Center.
  
We are planning to have a benefits attorney, an insurance broker, an insurance agent, and a health provider to give their perspectives on the new legislation.
  
Please look for this invitation in the near future and plan to attend!
 
Networking Tips
 

Maintain eye contact. The fastest way to turn someone off at an event is to let your eyes wander when in conversation with that person. It's rude and disrespectful. Even if a herd of elephants walks into the room, your eyes need to remain on the person speaking. If you are serious about creating relationships, you need to be focused on the person talking (even if you are bored), rather than scoping out your next prospect. 

 

Build relationships.  Strangers won't put their reputations on the line for you.  Build ties with a new contact before asking for help.  Consider dropping a personal note to a new contact you meet at an industry event.  Then follow up, perhaps with a helpful article or introduction to someone you know.