Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
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In This Issue
Save The Date!
The Small Business Council will host a panel discussion on  Health Care Reform.  It will be held September 10th at the Lincoln Cultural Center from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
 
Please email any questions that you have for the panel to the Chamber.
Leadership Lincoln
We are currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 class of Leadership Lincoln.  For additional information on Leadership Lincoln or an application please visit our website.
10th Annual
Business Expo
Please mark your calendars to attend our Business Expo on October 3rd from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.  This year's Expo will be held at the historic Laboratory Mill in Lincolnton.

New this year, will be a business after hours included with the Expo from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

There are a limited number of booths available.  If you are interested in a booth, please visit our website to download your registration form or call the Chamber at 704-735-3096

Chamber Activities
August

15
Business After Hours
Fatz Eats & Drinks
1430 East Main Street, Lincolnton
5:30 - 7:00 pm

21
Networking Luncheon
Daniel's Lutheran Church Family Life Center
3170 Reepsville Road, Lincolnton
11:30 am

29
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Glitz & Glamour Studio
1236 E Highway 16, Denver
10:30 am

September
10
Panel Discussion on Health Care Reform
Lincoln Cultural Center
403 East Main Street, Lincolnton
6:00 - 8:00 pm

19
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Southern Bakers Boutique
230 East Main Street, Lincolnton
10:30 am

19
Business After Hours
Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln
433 McAlister Road, Lincolnton
5:30 - 7:00 pm

August 14, 2013 
2012 Tourism Numbers Release for Lincoln County

Lincoln County Statistics for year 2012 from the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development

   
YearRevenues
$(millions)
Change from
previous year
2012$47.805.24 %
2011$45.428.29 %
2010$41.946.21 %
2009$39.490.23 %
2008$39.40-0.28 %
2007$39.514.11 %
2006$37.958.99 %
2005$34.826.42 %
2004$32.720.25 %
2003$32.640.49 %
2002$32.48-3.71 %
2001$33.73-3.79 %
2000$35.067.84 %
1999$32.516.59 %
1998$30.509.52 %
1997$27.851.09 %
1996$27.556.54 %
1995$25.867.53 %
1994$24.058.73 %
1993$22.129.23 %
1992$20.255.91 %
1991$19.1218.91 %

  • Domestic tourism in Lincoln County generated an economic impact of $47.80 million in 2012. This was a 5.24 % change from 2011.
  • In 2012, Lincoln County ranked 57 in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 Counties.
  • More than 360 jobs in Lincoln County were directly attributable to travel and tourism.
  • Travel generated a $7.42 million payroll in 2012.
  • State and local tax revenues from travel to Lincoln County amounted to $3.95 million. This represents a $49.83 tax saving to each county resident.
  • Popular attractions include Lake Norman and Duke Power's Energy explorium.

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
KB's Auto Mobile Detailing

KB's 

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for KB'S AUTO MOBILE DETAILING on July 30, 2013. Business owner, Mr. Kevin Nixon, welcomed fellow Chamber members to his new location in Denver, NC. and credited the Chamber for helping him build up his contacts with area business people. Participating in the ceremony from the Chamber included Chair of the Board, Melisa Harrison and Chamber President, Ken Kindley. KB'S AUTO MOBILE DETAILING is located at 5683 Highway 150, Denver, NC

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Austin Orthodontics
On August 8, 2013 the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Economic Development Association held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Austin Orthodontic's East Lincoln office. Pictured is Dr. Steve Austin cutting the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of his new office. The new office is located at 7206 Austin Smiles Court, Denver, NC.

Austin
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
McDonald's
McDonald's New Store Location in Lincolnton holds Grand Opening on August 10, 2013

Mayor John Gilleland, Fire Chief Mitch Burgin, Chief of Police, Rodney Jordan, and McDonald's officials are pictured at the August 10, 2013 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the newly opened McDonalds in Lincolnton. The new McDonald's is located at the intersection of Highway 27 East and Salem Church Road in Lincolnton, NC. McDonalds
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 NewsBites
Congratulations to Southern Charm Winery celebrating 5 years in business!!

Also congratulations to Zippers Restaurant and Lounge, 10 years in business!
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Lincolnton, NC 28092



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