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caldwellcochamber.org
• Business News from the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce •
explorecaldwell.com
JUNE/JULY
2016
Chamber
Happenings
PAGE 2
Blackberry Festival
Calendar
PAGE 5
Wilson Creek Visitor
Center Events
PAGE 6
City of Lenoir
Events
PAGE 7
Member
Appreciation Visits
PAGE 9
MONTHLY FEATURES
Renewal Members.............. Page 10
New Members..................... Page 11
The Chamber Matters
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
Published for the membership by the
CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1909 Hickory Blvd SE • Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Phone: (828) 726-0616; fax (828) 726-0385
www.caldwellcochamber.org
Chairman of the Board
Secretary/Treasurer
Anything Office
Business Executive Retiree
Michelle Colvard
Janet Winkler
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Dana Watson
Community One Bank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Suzan Anderson
Toni Anderson
Bennett Brittain
David Burney
Cody Byrd
Kristie Howard
Glen Lowman
Seth Nagy
David Rivers
Sandy Russ
Ann Smith
Jonathan Sterling
Wongalee Thomas
Dr. John Thuss
Jamie White
American Red Cross
Edward Jones Main Street, Lenoir
Merchant Distributors, Inc.
Business At Large
Vision Design Build Remodel
Google
Clark Tire & Auto
NC Cooperative Extension
Sattler Corp.
Allstate Insurance - The Russ Agency
First Citizens Bank
Exela Pharma Sciences
Blue Ridge Electric
Business Executive Retiree
Fairfield Chair
DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS
Administration:
Business:
Community
Engagement:
Career Readiness:
Membership:
Public Relations:
Tourism:
Kim Edmisten, Caldwell UNC
Healthcare
Shirley Orrell, Retired HR Vice
President
Ben Willis, CCC&TI
Glenda Wilson, Realty Executives
Heather Justice, Ply-Chem/TSZ
Sonny Hines, Business Consultant
Debbie Eller, Communities In School
Libby Brown, Caldwell County
Schools
Rick Shew, NC Works
Charlie Downs, Hickory Crawdads
Kim Williams, ServPro Alexander &
Caldwell
Edward Terry, CCC&TI
Carmela Tomlinson, Paragon
Design Group
Stephenie Oxford, Narrow the Gap
Marketing
Dr. Dana Clark, ASU
Kimmie Rogers, Reliable Insurance
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Terese Almquist - News-Topic, Dr. Ken Boham - CCC&TI
Deborah Murray - Economic Development
Dr. Steve Stone - Caldwell County Schools
Steve Zushin - Foothills Radio Group
CHAMBER STAFF
Ralph Prestwood, Interim Executive Director
Darin Moretz, Membership Specialist
Libby Killian, Visitor Center Specialist
Views expressed in paid advertising are not
necessarily endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce
Legal
Legal Counsel
Counsel
Joseph
Joseph C.
C. Delk
Delk III
III
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
From the Executive Office....
Summertime In Caldwell
O
nce again summertime is here,
with all the wonderful things it
brings. Fresh produce, beautiful
flowers, outstanding scenery,
opportunities for biking, hiking, boating,
swimming, wine tasting, art, music, culture
all right here in our community! What a
great place to live!
Our theme for this issue, “Summer FUN
In Caldwell County” only touches the surface of things to do and see this summer.
From concerts and movies to festivals and
tours, we’ve got you covered with many free
things to do in the area with the whole family. We’ve showcased a few for you in this
issue but no way were we able to get you
information on everything. Many other
events and happenings can be found on the
Chamber’s community calendar which you
can find at www.explorecaldwell.com. Also
check Caldwell Arts Council events at
www.caldwellarts.com and the NC
Agricultural Extension and 4-H programs at
www.caldwell.ces.ncsu.edu. The websites of
all our towns and cities in the county are
good sources of information, especially
recreational programs.
Throughout the summer you’ll find live
music on Friday nights in downtown Lenoir,
and bring your entire family to downtown
Lenoir on the 1st Saturday evening of each
month through October to the Lenoir
Cruiser’s Classic Car Show – over 400 cars
line the streets, it’s fun for the whole family
and one of the state’s best summertime classic car shows.
Fireworks will light up the sky and music
will fill the air as the our cities and towns
and civic groups celebrate the Fourth of
July 2016 the old-fashioned way
Then comes the “BIGGEST” Festival of
the summer. On Friday and Saturday, July 8
& 9, the fifteenth annual North Carolina
Blackberry Festival will be in downtown
Lenoir. Growing up in Caldwell County,
blackberries were a part of every summer.
We used to go pick from the wild berries
lining every bank. Mom’s blackberry cobblers and jams are a strong part of our local
heritage. The North Carolina Blackberry
Festival offers summer memories and fun to
all visitors – without the chiggers!
Lineberger Farms will be on hand during
the day with fresh blackberries for sale,
along with other blackberry items. There
will also be arts and crafts for sale, music,
beauty, baking and eating competition and
live music. A variety of food vendors will
be available and local restaurants will be
open. It all kicks off on Friday evening, July
8th, with a ‘Pre-Heat’ party which includes a
beer garden, live music and a 5K/Fun run
fundraiser for The
Shelter Home. (A detail
schedule is included on
page 5.)
People of all ages
tend to enjoy nature
Ralph
activities. Nature walks
Prestwood
give individuals the
opportunity to be out in
the open air while learning more about
nature: plants, insects, trees, birds and
other wildlife. Enjoy our many municipal
parks and the miles of Caldwell County
Pathways trails. For the more adventuresome, don’t forget to visit the Wilson Creek
area and explore all the trails available in
the Pisgah Forest.
Oh, and while you are on those hikes I’m
sure you’ll be taking a picnic lunch along.
Picnics are always big part of our summer
outings. Heed the warnings regarding the
dangers of food poisoning on page ____.
I’ve run out of my allotted space, just
remember farmer’s markets every week in
Lenoir and Sawmills, group bike rides (Luna
Cycles in Lenoir), free family movies in
Lenoir, 5K/10K runs (Lenoir Parks and
Recreation and Shelter Home Glow
Run)…..too much to list, check it out at
www.explorecaldwell.com. Have FUN this
summer.
Chamber Happenings
Blue Ridge Hospitality Training
Gracious Hospitality
Over 30 individuals from a variety of businesses attended the
Blue Ridge Hospitality Training at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center on
April 12, 2016.
Through a partnership with Blue Ridge National Heritage Area,
The Biltmore Company, and Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute, Blue Ridge Hospitality training was provided to
interested individuals of Caldwell County who serve our visitors in
the hospitality industry.
Blue Ridge Hospitality Training addressed both the customer
service skills and knowledge of the area. The program was funded
through grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),
Duke Energy, and the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative Foundation,
with partnership contributions from Biltmore and Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute.
The Reality Store
On March 21 eighth grade students in Caldwell County learned
how education equals quality of life! After taking career assessments on the CFNC.org website every eighth grade student in the
county purchased life for one month. Students soon learned how
much of the months pay check went to taxes, how expensive it is to
have a family, and that the little extras in life are not always possible. Over 150 volunteers came from around the county to help students make wise decisions. High school business students, business and industry, and school system employees made the event
possible. The event is done in partnership with Communities In
Schools, Caldwell County Schools, and the Caldwell Chamber of
Commerce.
Meet the Sharks
Sixteen teams of students in middle and high school competed
on April 26 at the Broyhill Civic Center. Projects ran from engineering to new business adventures. A panel of community business
and industry volunteers judged the presentations.
An awards luncheon followed the presentations and students
were recognized for his/her achievements; a 1st and 2nd place
metal was awarded in each category. First place students will be
traveling to the American Underground in Durham, NC.
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ANYTHING OFFICE
309 North Main St., SW • Lenoir, N.C.
828-758-0182
When Service Matters
Your Business Source
Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936
www.anythingofficeinc.com
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Funeral
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Believers
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Granite Falls, North Carolina
Telephone: (828) 396-1305 • Fax: (828) 396-1444
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• Trach Care - Specially Trained Care Givers
• Ventilator Care - Specially Trained Care Givers
• Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Grooming
& Meal Prep
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828-728-7300
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www.blueridgeemc.com
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Leadership Caldwell 2016 Scheduled
T
he dates for Leadership Caldwell
2016 have been set for August 10
through October 26. Leadership
Caldwell is a leadership development program offered and conducted by the
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce since
1993. The program is designed for men
and women interested in making Caldwell
County a better place to live, work and play.
Leadership Caldwell has over 300 graduates through the program’s 22 years.
Each year 20-25 local professionals from
across industries and professional backgrounds unite in an exploration of Caldwell
County. This 12-week in-depth experience
provides unique perspective on the problems, opportunities, and issues facing the
citizens of Caldwell. This series of countywide programs are designed to enhance
participants’ awareness of our community
and its needs by examining how leadership
in the historical, geographical, educational,
economic, governmental and cultural segments work together to perpetuate and
advance the Caldwell County community
and its citizens.
You will immerse yourself in all aspects
of Caldwell life, business, and history. Each
class day is carefully crafted to create
hands-on opportunities, connect you with
experts, and take you behind the scenes.
Participants meet weekly from mid-August
through the end of October, usually on
Wednesday of each week. The classes are
all day and are presented through experiences that inform, educate and challenge.
Sessions are designed to be interactive and
participants are expected to share their
experiences and viewpoints. In order to
graduate from the program, each participant must make a commitment to attend all
twelve sessions. Topics include:
* Community Outreach
* Cultural Arts
* Media and Communications
* Health and Human Services
* Local Government
* Business and Economic Development
* Explore Caldwell and History
* Agriculture Heritage
* Education
* Public Safety
Each participant will also participate in
“Leaders On Loan” to complete communitybased projects with other members of the
group.
If you live in Caldwell County and are
interested in bettering yourself and your
community, Leadership Caldwell may be for
you.
Cost for the program is $425 per participant for Chamber members and $550 for
non members. Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration will open from June 1
through July 15. Forms and information
may be found on the Chamber website at
www.caldwellchambernc.com or contact
the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce at
1909 Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir NC 28645;
call 828.726.0616; or, email caldwellchamberceo@gmail.com.
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Chamber
Believer
Ask to Come
Home.
Ask for
Caldwell Hospice.
Lenoir Location - 902 Kirkwood St.
Hudson Location - 526 Pine Mountain Road
754-0101
www.caldwellhospice.org
Chamber
Believers
1x10
757-5100 • Lenoir
www.caldwellmemorial.org
407 Mulberry St., Lenoir
757-5525
Business After Hours
Cedar Rock Golf and Country Club hosted a members Business
After Hours on May 5. Approximately 40 Chamber members and
Cedar Rock Club members gathered to mix and mingle, enjoy light
refreshments. Scott Turner, General Manager of the club, told
about changes and improvements being made and about the membership packages available. More Information about Cedar Rock
Country Club at www.cedarrockcountryclub.com
Business 4 Breakfast
The Chamber hosted a Business 4 Breakfast meeting at the
Caldwell County board room on April 21. Guest speaker was Ms.
Laura Easton, President/CEO of Caldwell UNC Health Care.
Attendees heard a presentation on current and future remodeling
and construction plans taking place to expend Caldwell UNC services for the residents of Caldwell County. These plans included the
recent opening of a medical office/urgent care facility in Blowing
Rock, a +/-$23 million expansion/remodeling of the hospital facility
on Mulberry Street in Lenoir and a new medical office facility, to
be constructed at the River Crest site in Granite Falls. More information about Caldwell UNC Health Care at www.caldwellmemorial.org
To Advertise
Call
758-7381
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JUNE/JULY 2016
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902 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC
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758-9929
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521 Harper Ave., S.W. - Lenoir, N. C. 28645
(828) 758-5551

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“In Beautiful Downtown Whitnel”

1257 Norwood St. SW, Whitnel
754-6121

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341 E. Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC
www.morgantondmd.com
To Advertise
Call
758-7381
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Photo Contest Announced
The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and The News Topic are pleased
to announce the “Capture the Community” Photo Contest. This is a
photo contest designed to capture what community members believe visitors should know about or see in Caldwell County. Photos will be used
to promote Caldwell County as a destination. Each photo submitted has
the chance to be used in various Chamber publications, the Chamber
website, or displayed in the Chamber’s Visitor Center for viewing by the
public. Winning and honorable mention photos will also be published in
the News Topic’s Sunday edition “Photo Page”. If you were a visitor,
where would you go? Grab your camera and become a tourist in your
own town or county.
Watch for information in The News Topic or go the Chamber website at
www.caldwellchambernc.com.
More Events & Happenings
@ www.explorecaldwell.com
JUNE/JULY 2016
Wilson Creek Visitor Center
2015 Events Calendar
Saturday, May 28
Memorial Day Weekend - Food,
Fun, and Music
Saturday, June 18
Safety Awareness Day - various
classes for adults and children Wilderness First Aid and Swift
Water Rescue
July 4th Week
Fourth of July Holiday - Food, Fun,
and Music
Monday, July 4th
BearWallow Bluegrass Band
Saturday, Aug 13
Heritage Day - Collettsville
Historical Society
Old time mountain music with
"Hobo Bill & Kristen"
Saturday, Sunday
Sept 24 & 25
Civil War Reenactment Food and entertainment
BBQ & fixins, with Hobo Bill
and Kristen, 24th
Wicker & Jones, 25th
Saturday, Oct 29
Festival of Colors Food, Fun, Music, and Crafts!
BearWallow Bluegrass Band 12-3
Wilson Creek Visitor Center
7805 Brown Mountain Beach Road
Collettsville, NC 28611
828.759.0005 - phone
4th of July Celebrations/Fireworks
City of Lenoir 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4 2016
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Mulberry Recreation Center, 720 Mulberry St. SW, Lenoir
July 4th Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: 9:00pm
Location: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock
Inflatables, Water Slides, Games, Live Music, Face Painting and Fireworks at
9:30pm
Footnote: We were not able to obtain information on plans for Cedar Rock
and Collettsville
Wilson Creek 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Wilson Creek Visitor Center, 7801 Brown Mtn. Beach Rd.,
Collettsville
Bear Wallow Bluegrass Band from 12:00-3:00 pm and fun for the entire
family
Independence Day Celebration at Hickory Crawdads
Date: July 3, 2016
Time: Immediately following the baseball game
Location: L.P. Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory
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CCC&TI to Offer Extreme Super Summer Camp for Kids
CCC&TI to Offer Extreme Super Summer Camp for Kids
This summer, Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute’s Continuing Education Division will once again offer
“Extreme Super Summer Camp” for kids ages 5 and up. The program will feature week-long courses and daily activities from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Each session covers two topics with students separated into different age groups to allow each program to be customized with
appropriate activities.
Camp sessions begin on June 20 and run through the week of
Aug. 8. Early drop-off times will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8
a.m. Late pick-up times will be from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost per session is $70 and includes early drop-off, late pick-up,
two programs and a snack between programs. Kids in the Kitchen
sessions are $75.
Registration for Extreme Super Summer Camp is ongoing and
space is limited. To register, or for more information, call 828-7262242.
Following is the program schedule for each week. See details
of the programs on the Chamber website:
www.cccti.edu/documents/supersummer.pdf
July 11 - July 15
Bigger Bots
(designed for ages 9 and up only)
Building Robots and Robots Everywhere! Or
Destination Science
Mad Science! And Science Adventures
July 18 - July 22
Steps Ahead Fitness
Basketball Camp and Kickin’ Martial Arts
July 25 - July 29
Power Cheer
Cheerleading/Dance and Gymnastics/Dance Aug. 1 – Aug. 5
You’ve Got Talent
Costumes and Props and Characters and Scripts
June 20-June 24
Aug. 8 – Aug. 12
Art Expo
Speed Camp
Pottery or Art: A Little Bit of Everything
Aerodynamics and Pinewood Derby
June 27- July 1
Kids in the Kitchen
(Ages 9 and up only. Cost $75)
Little Robots (Designed for ages 5-8 only)
Building Robots and Robots Everywhere!
Caldwell Small Business
Center Workshops
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small
Business Centers in Caldwell County offers free and low-cost
workshops, one-on-one assistance and many more services to
help local small businesses. To reserve your seat at one of the
workshops, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register.
“Small Business Startup Series: How to Finance Your Small
Business and Understand Business Finance” from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. on Thursday, June 9 at the Caldwell County Chamber of
Commerce in Lenoir.
“Small Business Bootcamp” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 15 at the Caldwell County Chamber of
Commerce in Lenoir.
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Believer
Chamber
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366 Morganton Lenoir Airport Ave.
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 757-0099
fbo@foothillsairport.com
Baking Magic - Chocolates and Candies - Pizza! Pizza!
CCC&TI Announces Fall
Semester Registration for
New Students
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will
register new students for the Fall 2016 semester from June 14
to Aug. 4 on both the Caldwell and Watauga Campuses. Final
Registration for Fall 2016 Semester will be held Thursday, Aug.
11. Fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 15.
Students are encouraged to begin the application and placement testing process early. A variety of financial aid options are
available for students who qualify.
In addition to classes for adult students, CCC&TI also offers
opportunities for Caldwell and Watauga county high school
students to earn free college credit through the Career and
College Promise program. CCC&TI offers pathways in business, engineering and math.
For more information on how to apply or register for classes at CCC&TI, contact Student Services at 828-726-2700 on the
Caldwell Campus and 828-297-3811 on the Watauga Campus.
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515 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1524
Your Sewer & Water Restoration Company!
828-757-0006
www.krgutility.com
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Ambassdor Ambush
“Member Appreciation Visits”
SHIELD’S OF LENOIR
Gwyn Reichard
106 Pennton Ave., Lenoir
758-9156
GRANITE DRUG CENTER
Larry Huffman
21 Falls Avenue, Granite Falls
396-2144
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1146 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
BASS-SMITH GRANITE FUNERAL SERVICE
Greg Annas
106 South Main Street, Granite Falls, NC
396-1305
NEWS-TOPIC
Terese Almquist
123 Pennton Ave., Lenoir
758-7381
Pendry's Funeral
Home & Creamatory
522 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3441
Realty
Lenoir
RealtyExecutives
Executive Lenoir
203 Hospital Ave. NW
Lenoir NC 28645
828-754-8905 office
www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com
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KINCAID INSURANCE AGENCY
Donald Kincaid
102 Mulberry St., Lenoir
758-5181
Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration
828-396-1070
Independently Owned and Operated
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MEMBER RENEWALS
American Trade & Loan
532 Harper Ave., NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-4598
BB & T
201 Mulberry St. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-0964
http://www.bbt.com
Better Alternatives
1209 Cedar Valley Church Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-8164
http://www.betteralternativesinc.com
Broyhill Investments
800 Golfview Park
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-6100
http://www.broyhillasset.com
Edward Jones Investments Main St.
101 Main St.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-1466
http://edwardjones.com
Walmart Neighborhood Market
#7296
2794 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
Graystone Ophthalmology Assoc.
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-1100
http://www.graystone-eye.com
Hamby Brothers Concrete, Inc.
2051 Morganton Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2176
Bumgarner Camping Center, Inc.
2206 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645(828) 728-5112
http://www.bumgarnercamping.com
Ricoh USA
903 Hwy. 321 NW
Hickory, NC 28601(828) 324-6071
http://www.ikon.com
Caldwell Community College
& Tech
2855 Hickory Blvd
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-2200
http://www.cccti.edu
Industrial Glass Products, Inc.
1477 Connelly Springs Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 728-5338
Carolina Farm Credit
332 Morganton Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-9951
http://www.carolinafarmcredit.com
Catawba Valley Association
of Realtors
361 2nd St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-8249
Comfort Inn of Lenoir
970 Blowing Rock Blvd NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2090
Cox, John W., DDS Dentistry
420 Harper Ave
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-0010
Lenoir Veterinary Hospital PA
2309 Lakeside Terrace Cr.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 728-6713
http://www.lenoirveterinaryhospital.com
Mackie Furniture Co.
13 N. Main St.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3313
http://www.mackiefurniture.com
Myra's Catering
212 W. Main St.
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-8049
http://www.myrascatering.com
PNC Bank
115 North Main St.
(828) 396-2106
Ann Stover Bail Bonds
219 Main Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-1955
Wells Fargo Advisors
214 Morganton Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-0222
http://www.ijl.com
S & S Accounting Services, LLC
1211 Chariot Road
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-3019
http://www.ssaccountingllc.com
Foothills Shrine Club
2541 Laurel Valley Way
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-0954
Wilkie Construction Co.
2025 Harper Ave., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6431
http://www.wilkie-const.com
Patterson School Foundation
4646 Patterson School Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-5065
Weiller, Barbara
930 Hawthorne Dr., NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Caldwell County Yokefellow
1602 Harper Avenue
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-7088
http://www.yokefellowofcaldwellco.org
Carolina Base-Pac
3157 Freezer Locker Rd.
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-7304
http://www.carolinabasepac.com/
Clark Tire & Auto-Granite Falls
3938 Hickory Blvd.
(828) 396-8473
http://www.clarktire.com
Servpro Alexander & Caldwell
Counties
1744 Connelly Springs Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 396-1070
http://www.servpro.com
Master Porta-Jon Service, Inc.
729 Harrisburg Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-1074
JAG Publishing
5972 NC 181
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 219-4250
Marx Industries, Inc.
4276 Helena St.
(828) 396-6700
http://www.marxindustries.com
http://www.pattersonschoolfoundation.org
Orchard Hills Golf Course, LLC
2515 Connelly Springs Road
(828) 728-3560
http://www.orchardhillsgolf
Mat-Nuwood, LLC
811 Price Place
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-4463
http://www.matinc.biz
King Ford Lincoln of Lenoir
515 Wilkesboro Blvd, NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-1524
http://www.kingfordlincolnoflenoir.com
Walker Real Estate Services
312 Mulberry Street SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 851-1541
http://www.walkerrealestateservices.com
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NEW MEMBERS
Carolina Custom Cabinets
Kim Farthing
439 Virginia Street SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
SkyLine/SkyBest
1200 NC Hwy 194 North
West Jefferson, NC 28694
www.skybest.com
SkyLine/SkyBest is a North Carolina-based
provider of advanced communications technology with a commitment to extraordinary
customer service. As a member-owned cooperative serving northwest North Carolina and
east Tennessee for more than 65 years,
SkyLine Membership Corp. and its subsidiary, SkyBest Communications, are deeply
rooted and connected to the communities we
serve. Solutions include Fiber-Optic
Broadband Internet, Business Systems,
Circuits, Digital TV, Security/Surveillance,
Voice, and more. Now serving businesses in
downtown Lenoir!
RiverStreet Networks
Mark Presnell
1400 River Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
www.myriverstreet.net
A phone system can be like a lifeline for
small businesses. Are you getting the most
out of yours?
Let RiverStreet Networks give you a business
phone system with unlimited calling and features sized just right to help your business.
Think a phone system's too expensive? Think
again. There is no upfront cost. Just a low
monthly payment.
Call today for a free quote - 844.238.0131.
Clay Anders Insurance Services
Sterling Anders
521 Harper Avenue, SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
www.nationwide.com/sterling-anders
At Clay Anders Nationwide, it is our mission
to help our clients manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and to
realize their dreams. Our office has been
servicing Caldwell County for over 80 years.
Sharp USA
Shannon Oxentine
164 Mtn Ridge Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
www.sharpusa.com
McMillon Electric Company, Inc.
Alice Elrod
1576 Fairbanks Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
www.mcmilloninc.com
Sharp Business Systems offers office equipment including copiers, printers, Aquos
Boards, Digital Signage, and managed network services.
At Sharp Electronics Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Osaka-based Sharp Corporation - a
company known worldwide for its unique
one-of-a-kind electronic products and solutions, our challenge is to create a balance
between work time and personal time, with
products that can benefit people's lives at
work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Sharp consumer electronics can enhance
your enjoyment, add to your comfort and
open new perspectives. Sharp business
products can boost your productivity and
reduce costs. Sharp products are designed to
help individuals, families, and corporate
teams connect effortlessly, communicate
clearly, and unleash creativity like never
before. Sharp is dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design.
We are proud of our accomplishments and
eagerly await the future. We invite you to find
out more about us by browsing through our
Company Profile where you will learn about
our Business Creed & Business Philosophy,
our business operations in North America
and how to contact us, the value we place
upon Corporate Social Responsibility, and the
numerous awards won by our innovative
products.
McMillon Electric Company has been in business in Lenoir, NC for well over 40 years.
The company was started by Joe McMillon.
Joe and Doris McMillon ran the business and
serviced Caldwell and the surrounding counties with residential and commercial electrical
and mechanical service, as well as selling
Trane Heating and Air Products. The business is now owned and operated by Deborah
Wilkie, who has been in the family business
herself for over 30 years. McMillon Electric
Company is an Independent Trane Comfort
Specialist Dealer. We have enjoyed the
pleasure and privilege of being of service to
the good people of Caldwell and surrounding
counties, and we look forward to many more
years of service.
My Happy Place Gallery
Beverly Mihelich
210 Main Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
myhappyplacegallery@gmail.com
A cooperative gallery of skilled local artisans
dedicated to creating homemade, one of a
kind items for your pleasure or gift giving
City Electric Supply
Joe Hawk
1431 Norwood Street
Lenoir, NC 28645
www.cityelectricsupply.com
City Electric Supply is a third generation family owned electrical wholesale business started in 1983. The current US headquarters is
in Dallas Texas. CES Lenoir is the 400th
Branch in the US. CES provides personalized
service and support for customers in the residential, commercial, and industrial marketplace. Even though we are a large company,
we continue to provide our customers tailored
services for all their electrical supply needs.
All of our branches have the freedom to
serve and meet the needs of its individual
marketplace, and the autonomy to price and
stock items based on customers’ needs. This
gives our branches the opportunity to build
local relationships within their communities.
City Electric Supply has the benefits of a
worldwide service network and the personal
service of a neighborhood store. While City
Electric Supply now employs more than
2,500 people at 412 locations across the
United States, our company values have
stayed true. We believe in local people building relationships with customers and providing them with the products and services they
need. There are four locally grown employees at the CES Lenoir branch eager to serve
their community!
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JUNE/JULY 2016
Welcome New Businesses
The Chamber helped to welcome three new busineesses
to Caldwell County with Ribbon Cuttings/Reception
Wednesday, May 11 at Caldwell County
Pediatric Dentistry & Lower Creek Family
Dentistry, 1315 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir
Thursday, May 19 at City Electric Supply, 1431
Norwood Street, Lenoir. The Lenoir store is the
400th branch for this family owned electrical
sully business headquartered in Dallas Tx.
They service and support the residential, commercial and industrial marketplace. Four locally
grown employees at this store.
Thursday, May 19 at My Happy Place Gallery,
210 Main Street NW, downtown Lenoir. A
cooperative gallery of skilled local artisans,
dedicated to creating homemade, one of a kind
items for your pleasure or gift giving.
Value Begins At Home.
Affordable Funeral Services
right here in LENOIR
At Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home we’re committed to bringing Lenoir families the
highest quality services at maximum value. Whether burial or cremation, we put your
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522 Wilkesboro Blvd Se | Lenoir, NC 28645 | 828-754-3441
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