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| October 17, 2013
The News from the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
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Greetings!
The 10th Annual Business Expo was held on October 3rd at The Laboratory Mill. Pictured to the left is Robert Stewart of the M Conley Company, our presenting sponsor, cutting the ribbon to open the Expo.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors and everyone who came to the Expo for helping us make this event a great success!
Pictured is Robin Goodson with Carolina Trust Bank and Chamber President Ken Kindley displaying the bank's Peoples Choice Award plaque received at the Chamber's October 3, 2013 Business Expo. Carolina Trust Bank also received the Most Creative Booth award as well.
 Paula Forbes, owner of Chuck Wagon Grill is pictured with Ken Kindley, Chamber President displaying her Taste of the Expo plaque. The Chuck Wagon Grill won the award at the Chamber's 10th Annual Business Expo held at The Laboratory Mill on October 3, 2013.
Wade Roberts, owner of Trick 1 Customs and wife Catrina Roberts are pictured with Chamber President, Ken Kindley at the 10th Annual Business Expo on October 3, 2013. Trick 1 Custom's booth was presented the Most Professional Booth at the expo.
 Pictured is Ken Kindley, Chamber President, presenting Carol and Bo King, King's Office Supply with their plaque for the Best Overall Booth at the October 3, 2013 Business Expo held at The Laboratory Mill.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Candidates Forum
Please plan to join us for our City Candidate's Forum to be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Cultural Center.
All 5 candidates that are running for City Council and the Mayor's seat will be in attendance.
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Chamber NewsBites
Bosch Lincolnton Plant hits safety milestone with 1 million work hours without a lost -time injury!
Safari Miles Bar & Grill is celebrating 10 years in Denver!
Lake Norman Realty is celebrating 35 years in the Lake Norman area and was recently named to the Top 25 List for the Largest Area Women Owned Companies!
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2013 Distinctive Members!
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 Chamber Wreath Sales!
Limited Supply!
22" Single faced wreaths made of fresh
North Carolina Fraser Fir with a
large red holiday bow and long streamer.
Cost per wreath
Chamber members $25.00
Non member $30.00
or call the Chamber 704-735-3096
(No orders after November 1st)
Wreaths may be picked up beginning December 2nd
at the Chamber
Payments are to be made to the
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 1617
Lincolnton, NC 28093
or
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Chamber Activity List
October
17
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Live N Joy Counseling Services
201 West Main Street
Lincolnton
5:00 pm
18
Chamber Planning Retreat/Community Roundtable
The Willow Creek Inn
3083 Wyant Road
Vale
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
22
Candidate's Forum
Lincoln Cultural Center
403 East Main Street
Lincolnton
6:30 pm
30
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
The Laboratory Mill
848 Southfork Road
Lincolnton
5:30 pm
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 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Le'Pooche Pet Salon
Pictured is Brandy Anderson, owner of Le Pooche Pet Salon in Denver, NC cutting the ribbon at her store's Grand Opening held on August 29, 2013. | |
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 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Gallery 27
Pictured is Stacey Pilkington Smith, owner of Gallery 27 cutting the ceremonial ribbon at her new business grand opening held on September 13, 2013. Chamber members, guests, staff and Mayor John Gilleland attended the event. Also participating in the grand opening from the Chamber included Melisa Harrison, 2013 Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, (1st Advantage Insurance Group) and Chamber President, Ken Kindley. Gallery 27 is located at 808 West Highway 27, Lincolnton, NC.
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 Grand Opening and 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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 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Madvapes
Pictured are Chamber members and Madvapes employees at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Madvapes, a new electronic cigarette store located in Denver, NC. Speaking on behalf of Madvapes was Mr. Tom Bright.
Participating in the opening from the Chamber included Eddie Sigmon, Sigmon Insurance Solutions, Ambassadors Committee Chair and Ken Kindley, Chamber President. The new store is located in West Point Shoppes shopping center at 751 North Highway 16 and is owned by Mr. Mark Hoogendoorn.
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 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Party Zone and More, LLC
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for new Chamber member Party Zone and More on September 24, 2013. On hand to emcee the opening was Ambassadors' Committee Chair, Eddie Sigmon, Sigmon Insurance Solutions. Also participating in the ceremony included 2013 Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, Melisa Harrison, 1st Advantage Insurance Group and Chamber President, Ken Kindley.
Party Zone and More is owned by Ms. Deanne Grant and is located at 7505 Highway 73, Suite A/B, Denver, NC.
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 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Bobby Boys Bagels
Pictured are Robert Eprifania and Debra Mistretta, owners of Bobby Boys Bagels cutting the ceremonial ribbon to open their new restaurant at Natalie
Commons Shopping Center in Denver, NC. The grand opening and ribbon cutting took place on October 8, 2013 with a good number of Chamber members in attendance to help celebrate the occasion.
Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Eddie Sigmon, Sigmon Insurance Solutions, (Ambassadors Committee Chair) and making remarks on behalf of the Chamber was Ken Kindley, Chamber President.
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Chamber Has Booths at the Apple Festival and Denver Days
Pictured are Bonnie Bellamy, Rhodes and Beal Oil Company, and her daughter working the Chamber's Apple Festival Booth on September 21, 2013. Pictured in the background are Ken and Linda Harrill- Rudisill who also worked the Chamber's booth as volunteers. Staff members and volunteers distributed demographics on Lincolnton and Lincoln County during the festival and also sold raffles tickets for a 46 inch color TV donated by Wal-Mart of Lincolnton.
 Pictured is Linda Cantelmi, owner of Cantelmi & Associates and Anngela Williams, Chamber Ambassador, with Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County. They worked the Chamber's Denver Days Booth on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
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 Chamber 4th Quarter Networking Luncheon held October 16th at Verdict Ridge Country Club
Pictured is Shaun Newton, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln County. Mr. Newton was the guest speaker at the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce's 4th quarter networking luncheon held October 16th at Verdict Ridge Country Club.
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