december 2014 - Caldwell Chamber of Commerce

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DECEMBER
2014
Chairman’s Corner
PAGE 3
A Word From
The President
PAGE 4
2014 NC Public
Power Awards
PAGE 5
Gift Ideas At The
Caldwell Chamber
PAGE 11
Shop Local First
Campaign
PAGE 14
MONTHLY FEATURES
Chamber Calendar.............. Page 12
New Members..................... Page 15
Renewal Members.............. Page 15
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, Inc.
Retired Business Executive
Vice-Chairman of the Board
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Prestwood Associates
Community One Bank
Michelle Colvard
Ralph Prestwood
Janet Winkler
Dana Watson
Legal Counsel
Joseph C. Delk III
Views expressed in paid advertising are not
necessarily endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce
Business:
Community
Engagement:
DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS
Ann Smith, First Citizens Bank
Heather Justice, Poly Chem
Alloy / Tasz
Education &
Workforce:
Ben Willis, CCC&TI
Kimmie Rogers, Reliable Insurance
Agency
Debbie Eller, Communities In
Schools
Libby Brown, Caldwell County
Schools
Tourism:
Glenda Wilson, Realty Executives
of Lenoir
Stephenie Oxford, Narrow The Gap
Marketing
Membership:
Kim Williams, Serv-Pro of Alexander
& Caldwell
Charlie Downs, Hickory Crawdads
Public Relations: Carmela Tomlinson, Paragon
Design Group
Edward Terry, CCC&TI
Administrative:
Kim Edmisten, Caldwell UNC
Healthcare
Suzan Anderson,
Robin Nicholson,
Benett Brittain,
Shirley Orrell,
David Deal,
John Roby,
Seth Eckerd,
Grey Scheer,
Cynthia Hicks,
Sandy Russ,
Jim Sponenberg,
Dr. John Thuss,
Tony McCrosky,
BOARD MEMBERS
American Red Cross
Duke Energy
MDI
Retired Business Executive
Moss-Marlow Building Co.
Greer Labs
Town of Sawmills
Blue Ridge Electric
Abigail’s Gifts
AllState Ins. - The Russ Agency
Certus Bank
Retired Business Executive
Granite Insurance
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Terese Almquist, Dr. Ken Boham, Al Bunch,
Deborah Murray, Dr. Steve Stone
CHAMBER STAFF
Deborah Ashley Smith, President / CEO
Darin Moretz, Membership Specialist
Lois Dula, Visitor Center Specialist
Libby Killian, Visitor Center Specialist
DECEMBER 2014
DECEMBER 2014
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS
From the Chairman’s Corner...
Our First Festival of Tables – A Heartwarming Night!
T
he Chamber sponsored its first Festival of
Tables on Nov. 20 on the stage at the Broyhill
Civic Center and it was a big success. The
event included dinner and a play with a Christmas
theme. Sponsors decorated the tables with festive
centerpieces reflecting the season’s colors and beautiful Christmas china. The stage was transformed
into a beautiful Christmas display. Sponsors were
responsible for filling the eight seats at their table
either by selling tickets or inviting guests. Cash
prizes were awarded to the best decorated tables in
three categories.
If folks were not in the Christmas spirit when they
arrived or if, like me, they were feeling a little like
Scrooge, I believe they left with their hearts a little
warmer and a little different perspective on the holidays.
The night started with a time for everyone to mingle and enjoy hot cider or wine while voting for their
favorite table in one of three categories. Then the
main event of the night began, which included a
three course dinner and a play titled “Every Woman
Needs a Good Dose of Christmas,” written by our
very talented Chamber President Deborah AshleySmith and performed by the talented Chamber staff
and friends.
The Culinary Arts department at Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute prepared
the dinner, and as usual they served a delicious
meal. It consisted of salad, grilled chicken and
salmon with rosemary dill sauce paired with a mix of
grilled vegetables and the best red velvet cake with
cream cheese mint icing I have ever tasted.
Between each course we watched the acts of the
play, which unfolded the conflict and resolution of
the personal life struggles of three different women.
Each was feeling the stress of the holidays due to circumstances that had recently taken place in their
lives or that had been building up over time. The
play would have all three women finding themselves
downtown where a talent show was being held. With
each act of the talent show the women find themselves recalling fond memories of the holidays and
upon returning home they each received the gifts
they needed to change their hearts and remind them
to be thankful for the blessings in their lives. It was a
truly heartwarming play that had everyone thinking
about the things that are really important and forgetting about some of the stresses we place upon ourselves.
The night ended with the announcement of the
winners for table decoration and they were:
Best Spirit of the Holidays
SERVPRO of Alexander & Caldwell
Counties, Kim Williams
Most Creative
Prestwood Associates,
Ralph and Jane Prestwood
Best Representation of
“Buy Local”
Realty Executives, Glenda
Wilson
Michelle
Colvard
The Chamber would like to extend a big “THANK
YOU” to all the sponsors:
• Anything Office
• MSpa Massage Therapy
• Blue Ridge Electric
• Prestwood Associates
• Chambermaids
• Realty Executives
• Communities in Schools
• Servpro of Alexander and Caldwell Co.
• Anna Killian
• Vintage Bella Antiques
We look forward to making this an annual event
and hope you will have the opportunity to take part
in it next year!
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all!
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DECEMBER 2014
A Word From The President...
Wrapping It Up — 2014
D
ecember is not just the month that
hosts my favorite day of the year –
Christmas, the twelfth month of the
calendar year also serves as the fiscal year
end for many businesses, including the
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.
Closing a business year is not just about
the finances, although that is important. It
also includes reflection on the current year
and planning for the upcoming new year.
We, like most businesses, begin the “let’s
wrap it up” process long before December
31.
I like the wrap it up process for several
reasons. Most of all, I like putting the annual accomplishments in writing to share with
the membership. It makes me feel proud
to know we all unite for the common good
of our business community. Our 2014
Annual Report will be distributed at the
95th Chamber Annual Dinner on January
22, 2015 at the J. E. Broyhill Civic Center.
A copy will also be included in the
February edition of The Chamber Matters.
I will look forward to sharing and to your
feedback.
In the midst of closing out the year, your
Chamber has been busy with many important projects. We successfully planned and
executed the 2014 Made In Caldwell manufacturing exhibit. The month long showcase of items manufactured in Caldwell
received phenomenal reviews. More than
500 students and adults – residents and visitors toured the exhibit. All expressed surprise at how many unique items are made
here.
We launched the 2014 Shop Local campaign with a newly formatted business
expo. The event focused on showcasing
businesses and items that could be purchased locally this Christmas season. It
was a great success
from the perspective
of both the vendors
and the shoppers. In
fact, it was such a sucDeborah
cess plans to enhance
Ashley
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A Christmas Sampler
Smith
has already begun.
Other features of
our 2014 Shop Local campaign include,
Join the Movement commitments to
spend at least $150 locally between
November 20th and December 18th (see
form on page 13); and
Creation and distribution of a four-page
brochure with opportunities to enjoy the
Christmas celebrations in Caldwell County
(see pages 7 through 10); and
Placement of one of Santa’s reindeer
with brochures and commitment forms at
each municipality and the Caldwell County
Offices; and
Website, social media, and media promotion of the campaign encouraging everyone
to shop local.
The Chamber Holiday Sweet Shoppe
was a great success, thanks to everyone
who attended. Many of the student names
were selected from the offerings in the
Christmas Gift Box Project (see page 16 for
details). Names are still available and we
encourage you to consider participation in
this project.
It has been my pleasure to serve you,
our Chamber members, partners and supporters. I consider my fifteen years at the
Chamber a blessing and I look forward to
even greater successes in 2015.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
MISSION STATEMENT
To represent our members and serve as a catalyst for the business community in
increasing economic prosperity in Caldwell County.
The Chamber does collectively for the businesses of Caldwell County,
what they cannot do as individuals.
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Believer
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2014 NC Public Power Awards of Excellence Announced
Twenty-three public power communities across
the state received 2014 Public Power Awards of
Excellence. The awards honor outstanding efforts in
key areas such as creating a competitive business
environment, legislative involvement on public
power issues, customer service programs and community energy efficiency promotion. The Town of
Granite Falls received the following five awards:
Competitive Business Environment
The Competitive Business Environment award
recognizes efforts by the town to create a strong
business climate, including economic development
planning and community/regional partnering, an
online economic development presence and focus on
key accounts customers.
Energy Efficiency
The Energy Efficiency award recognizes efforts
by the town with energy-efficient building programs,
energy education and energy audits.
Financial Stability
The Financial Stability award recognizes customer options throughout the billing process, including: equal payment programs, alternate payment
methods such as online billing and payment, credit
card payments and multiple payment locations. This
award also recognizes community partnerships to
help customers in need and the implementation of
new technology within the electric system.
Legislative Involvement
The Legislative Involvement award recognizes
town staff and officials’ involvement in the legislative
process on issues pertaining to public power. The
award recognizes town officials actively engaging
with their legislative delegation, participation in
ElectriCities-sponsored events and involvement in
the Public Power Grassroots Network.
Ser vice Excellence
The Service Excellence award recognizes outstanding efforts by the town to communicate with
customers through advertisements, online
resources, social media or other community-based
methods. The award also addresses emergency communications and community public power celebrations.
ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.
(ElectriCities), North Carolina Municipal Power
Agency Number 1 (NCMPA1), North Carolina
Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA) More than 70 North Carolina public power communities, municipally owned and operated electric systems, serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in North Carolina.
ElectriCities’ members in NC, SC and VA serve
more than one million customers. Most have been
providing reliable electric service for 100 years or
more. ElectriCities is the service organization that
provides customer service and safety training, emergency and technical assistance, communications,
government relations and legal services to public
power communities. ElectriCities provides management services to the state’s two municipal Power
Agencies: NCMPA1 and NCEMPA. NCMPA1 has 19
member cities in the western part of North Carolina
and NCEMPA has 32 member cities in eastern
North Carolina. More information about
ElectriCities is available at www.electricities.com.
Follow us on Twitter @ElectriCitiesNC and on
Facebook at ElectriCities of NC.
CHAMBER Raffle
Fairfield Chair has donated a beautiful chair and ottoman to be raffled for
the benefit of the Caldwell Chamber of
Commerce. The chair is on display at
the Chamber/Visitor Information
Center. Tickets are $1 each or six for
$5.
The drawing will be held on Friday,
December 19 at 10:00a.m. at the
Chamber. The public is welcome to
attend.
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DECEMBER 2014
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
www.blueridgeemc.com
Googlefest
Google hosted the first ever North Carolina
Googlefest in late October at the J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center in Lenoir. The free 2-day event trained educators, nonprofits, emergency services, senior citizens and small business owners on using Google
applications. Hundreds attended Googlefest and had
access to Google experts as well as the latest
Google technology. Speakers at the event included
County Commissioner Clay Bollinger, NC Rep.
Edgar Starnes, CCC&TI President Dr. Ken Boham,
Caldwell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve
Stone and N.C. Senator Dan Soucek.
Chamber
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Lenoir Location - 902 Kirkwood St.
Hudson Location - 526 Pine Mountain Road
754-0101
www.caldwellhospice.org
757-5100 • Lenoir
www.caldwellmemorial.org
CCC&TI and the Foundation of CCC&TI hosted a tree-planting ceremony November 4 on
the campus in Hudson. As part of the institution’s ongoing celebration of its 50th anniversary, the co-chairs of this year’s Foundation
Annual Fund Drive gathered for the dedication
of a lacebark elm planted in their honor. The
2014 Annual Fund Drive co-chairmen are:
founding CCC&TI President Dr. Ed Beam, former Board of Trustees Chairman Brent
Kincaid, former Board of Trustees Chairman
Dr. Don Lackey, current Board of Trustees
Chairman Larry Taylor and former Board of
Trustees Chairman Hugh Wilson. Present for
The tree-planting ceremony were, from left to
right, Hugh Wilson, Dr. Ed Beam, Foundation
Chairwoman Peg Broyhill, Larry Taylor and
Brent Kincaid.
407 Mulberry St., Lenoir
757-5525
There’s No Place Like Home!
CALDWELL COUNTY
... Where the High Country Begins
JOIN the 2014 Shop Local Movement
Make the commitment to become part of the movement to
support Caldwell County during
the 2014 Christmas Holiday Season and
YOU may be the lucky winner of $250
Sign a commitment form agreeing to spend at least $150 locally between
November 20 and December 18, 2014 (no proof needed), and you will be
automatically entered in the $250 drawing.
Prize drawing to be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, December 19 at the
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.
A commitment form can be found at caldwellcochamber.org or contact the Chamber
at 726-0616 or email darin@caldwellcochamber.org
SHOP LOCAL FIRST
More about our area, things to do and places you must see at www.explorecaldwell.com
or follow us on Facebook at Explore Lenoir & Caldwell County.
Holiday Celebrations in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
We would like to invite everyone to spend some of the holiday season with us. With three revitalized and historic downtowns in Lenoir, Granite Falls
and Hudson and the convenient Hwy. 321 Corridor there is something to share with everyone. Proud to be the home of painters and sculptors, woodworkers and craftsmen from every niche of life, Caldwell County offers unparalleled gifts accompanied by great food, spirits, friends and the slower
pace and love of life that makes communities in western North Carolina so unique.
November 20th - Thursday 4 pm-6 pm - Downtown Lenoir
LIGHT UP LENOIR
25 trees will be decorated by local students and organizations to light up the
downtown Lenoir streets. A visit with Santa along with holiday cookies, hot
chocolate and caroling will be offered. For info, contact Michelle at 828-2343230 or e-mail lightuplenoir@gmail.com.
November 20th - Through December - 6 pm through 10 pm -Downtown Lenoir
MOTION LIGHT SHOW
Experience the dancing motion lights set to your favorite holiday tunes.
Located on the stage area in Uptown Lenoir on the Square.
November 20th - Thursday, 6:30 pm - J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF TABLES
AND DINNER THEATER
The evening includes a competition of beautifully decorated table settings; a
dinner prepared by the JEBCC Catering Group; and, Every Woman Needs a
Good Dose of Christmas! Ticketed. Caldwell 726-0616 or visit caldwellcochamber.org for more information.
November 21st - Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, Caldwell Senior Center
CALDWELL SENIOR CENTER CRAFT BAZAAR & BAKE SALE
November 22nd- Saturday 8 pm - J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
IMPOSSIBILITIES: AN EVENING OF MAGIC, MIND READING AND
MAYHEM!
It’s a unique experience the whole family will enjoy! For ticket information, contact the Civic Center Box Office at 828-726-2407 or visit
www.broyhillcenter.com.
November 22nd - Saturday 10 am-4 pm - Lenoir
LENOIR DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
November 22nd - Saturday 7:30 pm Lenoir High School Auditorium
FABULOUS FAMILY FILM
Free Birds
For info, call 828-757-2187
November 23rd- Wednesday 6:30 pm - Hudson First Baptist
HUDSON THANKSGIVING SERVICE
All are welcome to participate in the community services for Hudson. Light
refreshments and fellowship follow. For info, 828-728-3935.
November 24th - Monday 6:15 pm - Downtown Granite Falls
FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The festival features bands and choruses from Granite Elementary, Granite
Middle and South Caldwell High schools and a community chorus to ring in the
Christmas season. Local merchants, churches and civic organizations will
serve free coffee, hot chocolate and other treats. Santa Claus will make a special appearance. For info, call 828-396-3131 or
www.church@granitefallsnc.com.
November 26th - Wednesday 4 pm –Chapel of Rest NC
CHAPEL OF REST THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
This is a traditional candlelight Thanksgiving Eve service with professional live
music! For info, call Liza Plaster at 828-758-0906. Free.
29th - Saturday 10 am - Bolick and Traditions’ Pottery
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING KILN OPENING
Watch pottery as it’s unloaded into a wood kiln. Pottery items will include face
jugs, Santa pottery, candlesticks and Christmas red pottery. Food will be
served. For info, call 828-295-6128 or email www.traditionspottery.com. Free.
December 2nd - Tuesday 6 pm - Hudson
LIGHT UP HUDSON - A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS/TREE LIGHTING
December 2nd - Tuesday, 6 pm - Sawmills
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
4292 Helena Street (at the corner field on Sawmills Schools Rd)
December 4th - Thursday, 7:30 pm—J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “BEAUTIFUL STAR: AN
APPALACHIAN NATIVITY”
Light up Caldwell County! Over 80 trees are decorated by local school children and merchants. These
trees line the streets of Caldwell County from November 20th through the New Year!
Learn more — much, much more at www.explorecaldwell.com
Even more holiday events in Caldwell County...
December 5th - Friday– through December, Caldwell Arts Council
SATIE’S HOLIDAY SALE
A houseful of hand-crafted, painted gifts for the holiday needs! For info, call
828-754-2486 or www.caldwellarts.com
December 5th - Friday 6 pm - 8 pm - Lenoir
LENOIR DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Come check out the floats, cheer your favorite high school band, see the
Winston Salem State Band perform and dance in the streets.
For info, call 828-757-4490
December 6th - opening - Old Lenoir High School Gym
ALPINE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
This miniature holiday town covered in lights, music and snow is sponsored by
College Avenue Baptist Church. Reservations are required. For times for each
day please go to www.cabclenoir.org
December 6th- Saturday 10 am - Sawmills
SAWMILLS CHRISTMAS PARADE
For info, call 828-396-7903
December 6th- Saturday 12 pm - Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS ROTARY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
For info, call 828-396-3131
December 6th - Saturday 2 pm - Hudson
HUDSON CHRISTMAS PARADE
For info, call 828-728-8272
December 6th - Saturday 7 pm - The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS
For info, call Caldwell Arts Council 828-754-2486.
December 7th - Saturday 7:30 pm - JE Broyhill Civic Center
FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS A BEAUTIFUL STAR - AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS
For info, call 828-726-2407 or www.broyhillcenter.com.
December 7 - Sunday 5 pm - Church of Latter Day Saints
7:00pm—Hudson First Baptist Church
PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH
SHOP LOCAL FIRST!
December 12 & 13- Friday and Saturday 6:30 pm
Hudson Uptown Building
5TH ANNUAL HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 13th - Saturday 3 pm - James C. Harper School
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Music crawl begins at 3 pm and concludes at 9 pm.
Reservations are required. For info, www.theharperschool.org.
December 16th - Monday 7 pm - Lenoir High Auditorium
FABULOUS FAMILY FUN
“Frozen”
December 24th - Wednesday 4 pm - Chapel of Rest
CHAPEL OF REST CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Enjoy the Christmas season at the beautiful Chapel of Rest with professional
live music. For info, call 828-758-0906.
Additional event information can be found at www.explorecaldwell.com click on events.
A-1 Custom Crafts, Inc.
A-1 Termite & Pest Control
Abigail’s Gifts
Action Sign.com
Allstate Ins. - The Russ Agency
American Red Cross
American Trade & Loan
Ann Stover Bail Bonds
Anything Office
Anytime Fitness
Appalachian Center at Caldwell
Appalachian Tire & Auto
AT&T
Atkins
Atwood Security Systems
Automated Solutions, LLC
Autoworld of Lenoir, LLC
Avery Dennison
Babb’s Jewelry & Design
Baber Turnaround Consulting, LLC
Baker Realty
Bank of America
Barringer Moving & Storage, LLC
Bass-Smith Granite Funeral Service
Bayada Home Healthcare
BB & T
BB & T Insurance Services of Morganton
BCW Properties
Belk #319
Bemis
BeoCare, Inc.
Bernhardt Furniture Co.
Bernhardt Furniture Outlet
Betsey’s Ole Country Store & Trout Pond
Better Alternatives
Blue Moose Coffee Lodge
Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp.
Bob Keen’s Auto Body Repair, Inc.
Bold & Beautiful, Inc.
Bonnie Mist Car Wash, Inc.
Bo’s Bodacious Family Entertainment
Brown Mountain Beach Resort
Broyhill Furniture Industries
Broyhill Investments
Bumgarner Camping Center, Inc.
Bush & Associates
Cajah’s Mountain, Town of
Caldwell Animal Hospital
Caldwell Arts Council
Caldwell Community College & Tech
Caldwell Council On Adolescent Health
Caldwell County
Caldwell County Agriculture Fair
Caldwell County Council for Women
Caldwell County Economic Development
Caldwell County Farmers Market
Caldwell County Fraternal Order of Police
Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity
Caldwell County Home Builders Assoc.
Caldwell County Library
Caldwell County Pathways
Caldwell County Schools
Caldwell County Yokefellow
Caldwell Heritage Museum
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care
Caldwell Humane Society, Inc.
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation
Caldwell Opportunities, Inc.
Caldwell UNC Health Care
Cannon Paint Co.
Canteen Vending Corp.
Carey’s Auto Shop, Inc.
Carolina Base-Pac
Carolina Dental Care Center
Carolina Distillery
Carolina Farm Credit
Carolina Orthopedic Specialists
Carolina West Wireless
Cars Plus
Catawba Valley Association of Realtors
Catawba Valley Community Foundation
Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association
CBSA Architects, Inc.
Cedar Rock Golf & Country Club
Cedar Rock Home Furnishings
Central Baptist Church
CentriLogic, Inc.
CertusBank
The 2014 Shop Local Campaign presented by -
CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERS AND CALDWELL COUNTY TOURISM
Champion Cleaning Services, LLC
Charter Communications
Cheeks Grill & Convenient
Childforms
Clark Tire & Auto - Lenoir
Clark Tire & Auto-Granite Falls
Classic Fun Carts
Clay Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
ClayCo Construction
Comfort Inn of Lenoir
Communities in Schools
Community One Bank
ComServ, Inc.
Cornerstone Columbarium
Cox, John W.,DDS Dentistry
Custom Enterprises Of Lenoir
D. D. Suddreth Furniture Company
Designing Touch
Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt
Diversified Landscaping, Inc.
Domino’s Pizza
Dos Amigos
Duke Energy
Edward Jones Investments - Harper Ave.
Edward Jones Investments-Main St.
ElectriCities of NC, Inc.
Empire Buffet
Enloe Insurance Agency
Envoy Mortgage
Evans Funeral Service & Crematory
Exela Pharma Sciences
Fairfield Chair Co.
Family Resource Center
Family Ties Mattress & More
Fatz Café
First Citizens Bank
First Place Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
First Presbyterian Church
Fithco, Inc.
Foothills Bio-Energies
Foothills Environmental
Foothills Framing
Foothills Monument Company
Foothills Outdoorsman Association
Foothills Pharmacy
Foothills Radio Group - News/Talk WJRI 1340
Foothills Regional Airport Authority
Foothills Shrine Club
Foothills Temporary Employment
Forbes Printing
Fort Defiance
Fowler’s Auto Service
Frye Sign Company
Full Moon Café & Grille
Gamewell, Town of
GDS - Republic Services of NC
Goodwill Industries of NWNC
Google
Gotham LLC
Grace Ridge Retirement Community
Granite Drug Center
Granite Falls, Town of
Granite Insurance Agency, Inc.
Graystone Ophthalmology Assoc.
Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn
Green Mountain Park Resort
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
Groome, Tuttle, Pike & Blair
Guardian Health Services
Guns Too
Hamby Brothers Concrete, Inc.
Hamby Builders, LLC
Hayes Chemical Co.
Helping Hands Clinic
Hibriten Building Supply Company
Hickory Crawdads Baseball
Hickory Saw & Tool
Hickory, City of
Hillwinds Inn
HomeCare Management Corp.
Horizon Dermatology & Aesthetics
Horizon Surgical Specialists PA/Horizon Foot &
Ankle
Howard Brewing Company
Hudson, Town of
Huffman Finishing Co.
Huntley & Sigmon CPA
Industrial Brokerage Services
Industrial Glass Products, Inc.
JAG Publishing
James C. Harper School of Performing Arts.
Java Joe’s/The Wine Cellar & Bistro
JE & Satie Broyhill Senior Center
JE Broyhill Civic Center
Johnson’s Cable Splicing, LLC
Just Save
Karen Iverson Therapeutic Massage
Kelley’s Sports & Awards
Kincaid Furniture Co.
Kincaid Insurance Agency
Koinonia Retirement Comm.
KRG Utility, Inc.
Krispy Kreme of Lenoir
L. W. Taylor & Development & Construction
Lady Bugz Boutique
Lake Hickory Veterinary Hosp.
Landis Insurance Group
Lee, R. E. Accounting
Lenoir Building Supply
Lenoir Downtown Farmers Market, Inc.
Lenoir Golf Club, Inc.
Lenoir Healthcare Center
Lenoir Military & Government Surplus
Lenoir Park Assisted Living Retirement Comm.
Lenoir Printing, Inc.
Lenoir Service League
Lenoir Veterinary Hospital PA
Lenoir, City of
LifeStore Insurance
Lisa Lowman Cosmetics Consultant
Lowe’s Companies
Luna Cycles
Mackie Funeral Home
Mackie Furniture Co.
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Marx Industries, Inc.
Master Porta-Jon Service, Inc.
McDonald’s
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Menlo Logistics
Merchant Distributors, Inc.
Merrill Lynch
Moss-Marlow Building Co.
Mountain Recycling
Myra’s Catering
Narrow The Gap Marketing
NC Division of Vocational Rehab
Nelson Oil Co.
NEPTCO
News-Topic
NICKGREENE.COM, Inc.
Norman Enterprises
Pace @ Home
Papa John’s Pizza
Paragon Design Group, Inc.
Parsons Carpet Cleaning
Patriot Insurance Agency
Patterson School Foundation
Pencare Specialty Interiors
Pendry’s Funeral Home
Pennell & Son’s, Inc.
Pet Partners Network, Inc.
Philmark Office, LLC
Piedmont Natural Gas
Piper Ridge Subdivision
PNC Bank
PolyChem Alloy, Inc.
Premier Marketing
Prestwood Associates, Inc.
ProConnect, LLC
Quest4Life Wellness Center
Realty Executives
Realty World/Bollinger & Associates
Red Carpet Inn
Reliable Insurance Agency, Inc.
ResCare HomeCare
Richard’s Welding & Repair, Inc.
Ricoh USA
Ridgeway Inn
Robin’s Nest Children’s Advocacy Center
Ron’s Heat, AC & Appliance Repair
Rose Glen Senior Independent Living
RPM Wood Finishings Group, Inc.
S & S Accounting Services, LLC
Sagebrush
Sanders Communication Services
Sarah McLean, Independent Designer-Origami
Owl Custom Jewelry
Sattler Corp
Sawmills Farmers Market Association
Sawmills, Town of
Sealed Air Corporation
Servpro Alexander & Caldwell Counties
Shelter Home of Caldwell County
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.
Shields of Lenoir
Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery
Smith, Stevens & Ford, PA
Sonic Drive-in
Southern Body & Cab Repair, Inc.
Southern Comforts
Spivey Construction Inc. of Lenoir
St. James Episcopal Church
Stallings Printing Company
Starnes Heating & Air, Inc.
Starsteps Dance Center
State Farm Insurance - Adam Sterken
Steve Strange Insurance
Sun Trust Bank-Lenoir
Superior Maintenance
Sustainable Foothills
Suzanne’s Flowers & Patty’s Cakes
SW Associates Inc
Tarheel Home Furnishings, Inc.
Tasz, Inc.
Terry’s Apparel
The Car Company
The Car Lot of Lenoir, LLC
The Coves at Round Mountain
The Education Foundation
The Falls Pediatrics
The Floyd Group
The Gold Mine Fine Jewelry
The Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast
The Local Bean Coffee Shop
The Marlin Company, Inc.
The Property Shop
The Real Estate Book
The Salvation Army
The Village Inns of Blowing Rock
Tri-County Marine & Sports Center
Tri-County Wireless, Inc.
T-Shirt Specialty
Twisted Vine Winery
United Way of Caldwell County
Valley Rental Centers, Inc.
Vanderbloemen & White, PA
Verdante Bio Energy
Village of Cedar Rock
Vintage Bella Antiques
Vision Design Build Remodel
Voya Financial/Richard Hedrick
Vulcan Materials Co.
W. E. Shaw Furniture
Wal-Mart
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wen-Bray Heating & Cooling
Western Carolina Electrical Supply
Western Piedmont Council of Government
Wilkie Construction Co.
Woodcrest Apartments
Woodlands Village
YMCA Camp Harrison
Individual Member: SAGE
DECEMBER 2014
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Great Christmas Gift
Items Available at the
Caldwell Chamber
of Commerce
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
Call 828-726-0616 for more information.
T-Shirts celebrating
Madison Bumgarner,
our hometown hero are
available for purchase
and/or order at the
Caldwell Chamber of
Commerce.
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Family Value Meals • Banquet Facilities
4345 Hickory Blvd., Granite Falls, NC
396-8453
Cars Plus
902 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC
757-9999
757-9999
Chamber
Truck Center
Believers
758-9929
The cost is $25 plus tax.
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Also CONSIDER CHAMBER CHECKS
Boutique Ribbon Cutting
The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce was on-hand with the big scissors
to officially cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Second Bloom
Boutique. This retail business located at 101 Willow Street, Lenoir, will offer
gently used women’s and junior’s clothing and accessories provided by the
community with some unique furniture and home décor pieces. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from Second Bloom Boutique will go to support the programs and operation of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County.
The Second Bloom Boutique will also house a Community Outreach
Office providing off-site information on services and assistance for victims
provided by the Shelter Home of Caldwell County.
Since 2000 the Caldwell County Chamber has
promoted member businesses through the
Chamber Checks program. Chamber Checks are
similar to a gift certificate but can be used for
goods or services at any Chamber member business. Every check recipient receives a list of
Chamber members and information about the
redemption process. Annually, the Chamber prepares and distributes thousands of dollars in
Chamber Checks. Checks redeemed at local
Chamber member businesses.
Member businesses enhance the likelihood of
receiving Chamber Checks by placing signs
encouraging their use. Chamber Checks require
no special handling and are deposited in the
same manner as any other check.
Questions regarding purchasing or redeeming
Chamber Checks should be directed to Darin
Moretz at 828.726.0616 or darin@caldwellcochamber.org.
BUY LOCAL!
Your support of local business
helps the entire community.
To Advertise
Call 758-7381
CLAY INSURANCE &
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Auto * Home * Life * Business
Stephen Clay
clays1@nationwide.com
521 Harper Ave., S.W. - Lenoir, N. C. 28645
(828) 758-5551
To Advertise
Call 758-7381
D.D. Suddreth
Furniture Co., Inc.
“In Beautiful Downtown Whitnel”
1257 Norwood St. SW, Whitnel
754-6121
Since 1945
& Caldwell
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Bob Suddreth, President
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DECEMBER CHAMBER EVENTS
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Chamber Member to Member
Holiday Invitations
Caldwell Women’s Forum,
Breakfast Sponsored by CIS,
Chamber, 8am
December 1, Christmas Open House at
Realty Executives, 5 until 7:30pm
Chamber Board Luncheon,
Chamber, NOON
Visit www.caldwellcochamber.org for a
current update of Chamber events.
Events are often scheduled after the
publication deadline of The Chamber
Matters.
Shop Local Drawing/Fairfield
Chair Raffle Drawing, Chamber,
10am
25/26
2014
I’m a
Chamber
Believer
Scott W Murphy, D.M.D., P.A.
Andrew Lyons, D.D.S.
General Dentist
“Total Family Dental Care”
Complete, Professional Dental
Services For Adults & Children
Se Habla Español
NEW PATIENTS
ALWAYS
WELCOME!
Care
Credit®
433-1223
341 E. Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC
www.morgantondmd.com
Chamber Offices Closed
Chamber
Believers
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THE CHAMBER MATTERS!
Darin Moretz Joins Chamber Staff
The Chamber is pleased to introduce
Darin Moretz as a new member of the
staff. Darin’s official title is membership
specialist; however, his duties include
working with social media and website
management. As with all Chamber staff
members, you will see him working most
Chamber events.
Darin is a retiree of Bank of America
Merrill Lynch. Throughout his career
with the bank he served as Vice
President, primarily within the Global
Treasury Services organization. As an
International Implementation Manager he
managed commercial and large corporate
clients across the Southeastern United
States, implementing international cash
management/treasury products, including the formation of multi-currency
global account structures in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Canada, and
Australia.
From April until September 2014, Darin served as Interim Executive
Director of the Caldwell Arts Council.
Darin is the owner of MSpa Massage Therapy and enjoys his work as a
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist - NC License #13383.
515 Wilkesboro Blvd.,
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1524
www.firstplaceford.com
SAVE THE DATE!
January 22, 2015
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuesday @ 7pm
Bring your VEHICLES to SELL or
come out to buy a “New to you” Vehicle
“No charge unless you buy or sell”
3432 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir NC 28645
CALL FOR INFO: 828-437-7676
95TH Caldwell Chamber
Annual Dinner
Including the presentation of the 2015 L.A.
Dysart Awards sponsored by Duke Energy.
Keynote speaker for the event will be
Scott Hamilton,
Executive Director, Appalachian Regional
Commission, Washington, DC.
Details forthcoming.
366 Morganton Lenoir Airport Ave.
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 757-0099
fbo@foothillsairport.com
DECEMBER 2014
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Wishing Your Business a
Pinteresting Holiday Season
By KELSEY SMITH
Public Relations, Fairfield Chair Company
For consumers and businesspersons alike, there is much to get
excited about during the holiday season. The smell of mistletoe
candles, the first hint of snow, the sound of “Jingle Bells” blasting
through the radio, and the glitter of Christmas ornaments everywhere you turn, is enough to make anyone jolly.
This holiday season, when consumers need inspiration, whether
it is for home decorating ideas, stocking stuffers, or unique gift
ideas, many will turn to Pinterest. Why not let Pinterest help them
turn to you in the process?
Pinterest 101: How It Works
• Pin It – An image or video is added to Pinterest directly
from websites or apps that support the Pin it Button.
• Organize It – Pinterest users organize pins into boards.
• Discover It – Much like other social media sites, content
is kept in a feed, which is constantly updated with content
pinned by other users.
Pinterest for Business: Tips and Tricks
Managing Your Content:
• Pin at least once a day to remain visible to your followers.
• Use only high quality images.
• Make sure each pin links back to a helpful source.
• Include descriptions to offer extra information or
inspiration.
• Put others first by including boards such as DIY projects,
recipes, etc.
• Encourage engagement by repining others’ content, as
well as creating community boards for your followers to
pin to.
Managing Your Website:
Again, use only high quality
images.
• Add the Pinterest Pin It
button to your website.
• Feature your “most
pinned” items.
• Use Rich Pins that automatically attach information to
pins made from your website.
There’s no better time than
the holidays for your business
to inspire others, and you can
do that for free on Pinterest. For
more in-depth information visit:
https://pinterest.business.com.
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specializes in helping patients
who require hemodialysis or
peritoneal dialysis by providing and
maintaining their dialysis access.
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Dr. Bast earned his medical degree
from University of North Carolina
School of Medicine and completed
his residencies at UNC Hospitals
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Medicine.
He is board certified by American
College of Surgeons.
(828) 726-6855
1146 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Nancy Greer
Licensed Sales and Service Representative
Rick Hamby Agnecy, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance
Dr. Bast enjoys time with his family,
cycling, and growing orchids.
He looks forward to caring for you
and your family.
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Shop Local
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Larry Norman’s
NORMAN ENTERPRISES
AUTO CARE CENTER
SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS
SPECIALIZING IN TOYOTAS
510 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir, NC
828-758-2373
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Chamber
Believer
Pendry's Funeral
Home & Creamatory
522 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3441
2014 Shop Local First Campaign
The Caldwell Chamber recently launched the 2014 Shop Local First Campaign.
This annual campaign is designed to raise awareness about how shopping at home
provides economic benefits for Caldwell County and it’s residents.
Please consider making the commitment to shop local first. The process is easy –
simply sign and return the commitment form below agreeing to spend at least $150
in Caldwell County between November 20 and December 19. You could win $250.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TO SUPPORT LOCAL CALDWELL COUNTY BUSINESSES
Make the $150 Commitment
THINK ABOUT IT – WHAT LOCAL BUSINESS WOULD YOU MISS IF IT
DISAPPEARED TODAY? Most of our local businesses have suffered greatly from
the economic woes of this community and the country. We all enjoy the convenience
of a local business and we sometimes take their continued existence for granted.
Their longevity is dependent on each of us and YOU can make a difference for
Caldwell County this Christmas season.
WHAT ABOUT AN INCENTIVE? Sign the commitment below and return to the
Caldwell Chamber or any participating PARTNER and you will be entered into a
$250 drawing.
I WANT TO MAKE THE $150 COMMITMENT!
I agree to spend at least $150 in local businesses (retail, restaurant, etc)
between November 20 and December 19 (no need to keep receipts).
___________________________________________________________________
Signature
Realty
Lenoir
RealtyExecutives
Executive Lenoir
203 Hospital Ave. NW
Lenoir NC 28645
Chamber
828-754-8905
office
www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com
Believers
www.RealtyExecutivesLenoir.com
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BOLLINGER & ASSOCIATES
RealtyWorldBollinger.com
ClayCoHomes.com
Office: 828-572-1235
Full Service Real Estate and Construction Firm
Like us on Facebook:
facebook.com/RealtyWorldBollinger
facebook.com/ClayCoHomes
www.reliableinsurance.biz
512 Mulberry St. SW Lenoir
Salon Savvy
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brides and bridal parties on their
special day.
Valerie Corley - owner & stylist, Amy Adams - stylist,
Callie Messer - stylist, Melony Pritchard - stylist.
565-B Harper Avenue Lenoir, NC 28645 • 828-754-0010
___________________________________________________________________
Phone and email
To Advertise
Call
Commitment forms can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Caldwell Chamber
at 1909 Hickory Blvd., Lenoir or emailed to darin@caldwellcochamber.org.
758-7381
DECEMBER 2014
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MEMBER RENEWALS
Town of Granite Falls
Jerry Church
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Joined: 10/1/1980
CertusBank - Lenoir
Jon Blair
PO Box 1058
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/18/2001
Vision Design Build Remodel
Cody Byrd
3425 Amick Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/23/2013
Caldwell Opportunities, Inc.
Abigail Marcum
1617 College Avenue SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 9/25/1997
Full Moon Café & Grille
Julie Zoller
701 Norwood St. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 11/16/2013
First Place Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
Tommy Calhoun
515 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/1/2010
Starnes Heating & Air, Inc.
April Starnes
PO Box 505
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Joined: 10/10/2006
BeoCare, Inc.
Jim Verberg
1905 International Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
Joined: 10/1/2010
Lenoir Golf Club, Inc.
701 Norwood St.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/13/2011
Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt
Fran Paradine
825B Blowing Rock Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/8/2012
The Coves at Round Mountain
Dan Shattuck
2002 Johns Ridge Parkway
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/29/2007
Bass-Smith Granite Funeral Service
Greg Annas
PO Box 1063
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Joined: 10/25/2006
Automated Solutions, LLC
Jim Campbell
4101 US Hwy. 321-A
Sawmills, NC 28630
Joined: 10/11/2012
Sagebrush
Kelly Miesenheimer
954 Blowing Rock Blvd NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 8/5/1997
Tri-County Marine & Sports Center, Inc.
Betsy Steele
1203 Premier Rd.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Joined: 10/16/2013
Enloe Insurance Agency
Randy Enloe
2306 Hickory Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Joined: 10/19/2006
Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration
828-396-1070
Independently Owned and Operated
WARDROBE SALE
SUIT + SHIRT + TIE SET
+ SHOES + SOCKS
ALL FOR $149.99
SUIT CITY
VALLEY HILLS MALL (Near Sears)
HICKORY, NC 28602
(PH. 828-261-0061)
www.shopsuitcity.com & www.suitcityamerica.com
Chamber
Believers
CALDWELL EARLY HEAD START
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BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OLD
AND WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT
Free Services Offered
for Birth to Three Years Old
Include:
• Child Care • Home Visiting • Group Socilization:
Playgroups
Contact Information
Address: Caldwell Early Head Start
609 Harper Avenue
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone Number: (828) 757-8632
The Irish Rose
Bed & Breakfast
1344 Harper Avenue, N.W.
Lenoir, N. C. 28645
For reservations: Tel: 828-758-2323
e-mail: noakesrose@aol.com
The Car Company
Gary Sherrill
1674 Connelly Springs Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
828.726.8444
1258 SW Hickory Blvd.
Lenoir, NC
(Hwy. 321 S.)
728-7171
The Car Company offers 42 years of automotive experience;
whatever your automotive needs, they are here to help.
Pet Partners Network, Inc.is a non-profit 501c(3) organization
in Caldwell County, NC established in September 2008. Their
mission is to find forever, loving homes for unwanted,
of Alexander & Caldwell Counties
Come for a weekend or a week
of rest and relaxation.
NEW MEMBERS
Pet Partners Network, Inc.
Judy Cary, President
PO Box 2746
Lenoir, NC 28645
828.394.7490
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abandoned and homeless animals in our area. Pet Partners
Network, Inc.’s long-term goal is to build a Life-Saving Shelter
that will serve Caldwell County.
Individuals:
Dr. Timothy Hart
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For more than 15 years the Chamber staff has sponsored an OpenHeart Christmas project to benefit worthy Caldwell County organizations. Because of your generosity our projects have always been successful.
As we approach this Christmas Season our hearts are drawn to the
many families who will find it difficult to provide for many of our
Caldwell County students. Often, a student’s economic and social
health is indicative of their educational success. These students need
extra support and we have decided to make these future members of
our Caldwell County workforce a priority during this Christmas
Season. Please consider taking part in The 2014 CHRISTMAS GIFT
BOX PROJECT. We are coordinating our efforts with our education
partners to identify students who could use your help to make their
2014 Christmas special. Each student name and personal wish/need
list is available at the Caldwell Chamber. Each company or individual
who takes a student name will be recognized with a personalized gift
box ornament on the Chamber Christmas tree in the Visitor
Information Center.
In lieu of inter-office gift giving you might consider selecting one or
more student names so that each employee can participate. And for
those on your gift list who seem to have everything, consider sponsoring a student in their honor (the Chamber will provide an appropriate
acknowledgment and gift card).
For more information about the CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX PROJECT
you may contact the Chamber at 828.726.0616.
CALL FOR L.A. DYSART AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are needed for the 2015 L.A. DYSART AWARDS. One male
and one female will be recognized for their outstanding citizenship. The L.A.
Dysart Awards are sponsored by Duke Energy and will be presented at the
Chamber Annual Dinner in January 22, 2015 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center.
Criteria for the awards are focused solely on outstanding citizenship
which can be evidenced in diverse ways but most often includes service
to the community through volunteerism. Because the selection committee will depend on the nomination form to become familiar with the many
outstanding qualifications of a nominee, it is important to include the following:
A general statement about why the nominee should be considered.
A history of their activities or service that represent outstanding citizenship.
Success stories or personal accounts of how the nominees’ citizenship has helped their community.
Endorsements from others are accepted but are not required.
The nomination process is easy. Contact the Chamber at 828.726.0616
for more information.
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