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Greetings!
This Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm is the Lincoln County Apple Festival. The Chamber will have a booth in front of our offices. We will be selling raffle tickets, $1.00 /per ticket or 11 for $10.00 for a 46" flat screen HD TV donated by Wal-Mart of Lincolnton.
Come by and see us!! |
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David Boyles, Carolina Furniture Mart to Serve as 2014 Chair of the Board |
David Boyles, Carolina Furniture Mart, will serve as the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce's Chair of the Board in 2014. Currently, Mr. Boyles is the Chamber's 2013 Chair-Elect, serves as Vice-Chair of Public Affairs and Education and is a member of the Chamber Friday morning Leads Group. His term as Chair will begin in January of 2014.
Mr. Boyles is married to Tina Boyles and has three children, Wood Boyles, who is attending Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hannah Boyles and Walker Boyles. Both Hannah and Walker attend West Lincoln High School. The Boyles family lives in West Lincoln and are members of Hulls Grove Baptist Church.
Chamber President, Ken Kindley, stated, "David's leadership skills as a businessman and seasoned Board member will be a definite asset to the Chamber." Mr. Boyles has also been involved in civic activities as well. He is a member of the Mountain Highlanders Bagpipe Band and is a past Board member of the Coalition Against Child Abuse. |
NEWLY NOMINATED BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE IN 2014
The Chamber's Nominating Committee, chaired by David Boyles, Carolina Furniture Mart, has nominated the following people to serve as new board members and Chair-Elect beginning in 2014:
Chris Rhyne - Rhyne Financial, 2014 Chair-Elect
Klay Shrum - Katie Wood - Company Clothes.com, Vice-Chair, Community Development & Promotions
Tracy Barger - Bank of the Ozarks
According to the Chamber's By-Laws, additional names of candidates for Board of Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signature of at least 10% of the membership of the Chamber. Such petitions shall be filed with the nominating committee within 15 days after notice has been given of the names of those nominated. The determination of the nominating committee as to the legality of the petition (s) shall be final. If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their next regular board meeting. |
Chamber Hosts National Health Care Panel Discussion |
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a National Health Care Panel discussion on September 10, 2013 at the Lincoln Cultural Center.
Pictured are panelists that participated and emcee Brad Rivers, Past Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors and Small Business Council member.
Panelists included Jason Cogdill, Attorney from Winston-Salem, Melisa Harrison, 1st Advantage Insurance Group, current Chamber Chair of the Board of Directors, and Greg Clarke, Benefit Controls Companies. Approximately 40 people attended the forum to ask questions concerning the Affordable Health Care Act and what will be required of both individuals and businesses in the future. |
Chamber Conducts Grand Opening for
Glitz and Glamour Studio |
 Pictured are owners of Glitz and Glamour Studio in Denver doing the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon of their new store located at 1236-E, Highway 16 North. Owners of the store include Terri Sobiecki, Kathy Lynn Duggins and Lisa Martini. On hand to assist with the opening event was 2013 Chair of the Board, Melisa Harrison and Chamber Ambassadors' Committee Chair, Eddie Sigmon.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Southern Bakers Boutique |
 The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Southern Bakers Boutique, LLC on September 19, 2013.
The new business is owned by Mr. Ken Davis, (pictured with scissors) and wife Ann Davis. Southern Bakers Boutique, LLC is located at 230 East Main Street in Lincolnton, NC. |
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 Please mark your calendars to attend the 10th Annual Business Expo sponsored by The M Conley Company.
This year's Expo will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at the historic Laboratory Mill.
The Expo will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a Business After Hours from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
There will be a scavenger hunt, door prizes and a cash give away! |
Platinum Sponsors
Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey
Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton PA
Peoples Bank
Piedmont Natural Gas
Steel Rubber Products
The Timken Company
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Chamber Member Spotlight
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning |
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning offers a "dry in 1 hour" carpet cleaning system that is both effective and environmentally friendly along with care and cleaning for tile and grout, hardwood floors, marble polishing and upholstery cleaning.
We service commercial or residential environments and cover both Lincoln and Catawba Counties. Donna is the key to bringing the woman's touch and has meticulous attention to detail. Heaven's Best would be honored to give a 15% discount to any Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce member. Please feel free to contact us at 704-966-0914 or online at
Frank and Donna Coletto
BBB Accredited
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September
19
Business After Hours
Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln
433 McAlister Road
Lincolnton
5:30 - 7:00 pm
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Party Zone and More
7505 Highway 73, Suite A
Denver
11:30 am
October
1
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Madvapes
751 North Highway 16
Denver
10:30 am
3
Business Expo
Laboratory Mill
848 South Fork Road
Lincolnton
3:00 - 7:00 pm
3
Business After Hours
Laboratory Mill
848 South Fork Road
Lincolnton
5:00 - 7:00 pm
8
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Bobby Boys Bagels
7923 Natalie Commons Drive
Denver
10:30 am
16
Networking Luncheon
Verdict Ridge Country Club
7332 Kidville Road
Denver
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
17
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Live N Joy Counseling Services
201 West Main Street
Lincolnton
5:00 pm |
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