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• Business News from the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce •
Industry Success Recognized
Story page 3
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APRIL/MAY
2016
Caldwell Industry
on the Move
PAGE 4
Jerry Church, center, receives the
2015 Herman Anderson Award for
his years of service in advancing
economic development in the county. Church is joined in the photo
with North Carolina Gov. Pat
McCrory, left, and Caldwell County
Economic Development
Commission Board of Directors
Chairman William Howard, right.
CCC&TI Foundation
Community
Campaign Begins
PAGE 5
Ambassadors
PAGE 7
Associated Hardwoods
President Rick Jordan, second
from right, receives the 2015
Industry of the Year Award.
Jordan is joined by Caldwell
County Economic Development
Commission Secretary Enoch
Moeller, left, North Carolina
Gov. Pat McCrory, second from
left, and Caldwell County
Economic Development
Commission Executive Director
Deborah Murray, right.
Photos by Edward Terr y,
CCC&TI
Welcome New
Businesses
PAGE 10
MONTHLY FEATURES
Chamber Calendar................ Page 8
Community Events.............. Page 8
Renewal Members.............. Page 11
New Members..................... Page 12
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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 Counsel
Joseph C. Delk III
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s we go to press with this issue of
Chamber Matters, I am wondering
how many readers realized that
they missed a March 2016 issue.
Following our February issue, we decided
to go from a monthly publication to a bimonthly schedule. Note that this issue is
for April/May, reporting on events of
February/March and providing information
and a schedule of coming events for April
and May.
Our reasons for making this change are
based on several factors. Of course time
and costs come into play, but our major reasoning evolves around society’s changing
means of communication. Print media,
such as this newsletter, has a limited outreach compared to Facebook and other
social media outlets. In years past, print
media was the only, and the best, communi-
cation method available to us to inform our
Chamber membership and the public about
business news and events and the work of
the Chamber. We realize if we want to continue and expand the reach of Chamber
news we have to continue refining our
multi-faceted communication program. We
also realize that we have a limited budget
for print cost and personnel time required
to administer all the different communication outlets. In the coming months we will
be evaluating the different ways available to
us to produce, print and distribute the
Chamber Matters newsletter, both as print
media and digital media.
As we are evaluating our options of communication methods, we are evaluating the
content of Chamber Matters. In the past,
newsletter content has been a mixture of
entertaining and informational articles,
reports on events and
happenings and keeping you informed about
coming events. With
Ralph
this issue of Chamber
Matters, our focus is to
Prestwood
expand our reporting of
news from the business community. We
share with you good news regarding efforts
of the Economic Development Commission
(EDC), happenings at CCC&TI, new business openings and opportunities to network
and learn more about doing business in
Caldwell County.
We will continue to work through this
transition period for our communications
and we welcome your comments and suggestions.
Send them to
Caldwelchamberceo@gmail.com
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Caldwell County EDC Recognizes Accomplishment
T
he Caldwell County Economic
Development Commission hosted
its annual celebration on February
16 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
in Lenoir. With Gov. Pat McCrory as the
featured speaker, the Caldwell EDC recognized local businesses and industries, while
also marking the 175th anniversary of
Caldwell County.
The 2015 Industry of the Year Award
was presented to wholesale lumber processor and distributor Associated Hardwoods.
In operation in Granite Falls since 1982, the
company is made up of several subsidiaries,
including Associated Hardwoods, JordanHolman Lumber Company, and Associated
Trucking. Overall, the combined operations
employ more than 140 people.
Recently, the company announced several major expansions, including the acquisition of a Hudson site to allow additional
warehousing capacity as well as fleet service and maintenance. By shifting its trucking operations to this new site, Associated
Hardwoods and its Jordan-Holman lumber
operation began the process of further
expanding its existing Granite Falls facility.
With the added capacity, the company
hopes to dramatically expand production.
The award was accepted by Associated
Hardwoods President Rick Jordan.
The 2015 Herman Anderson Award was
presented to Granite Falls Town Manager
“Always
Jerry Church. A native of the Valmead comAnswering
the Call”
munity, Church worked for nearly 30 years
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During his tenure, Church has assisted
in a host of economic development projects,
including Ccon Metals, Lubrimetal, New
Farm Road, Jordan-Holman, and Krystal
Engineering. A graduate of Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute
and Appalachian State University, Church
has been a member of the CCC&TI Board
of Trustees since 1996.
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CALDWELL INDUSTRY ON THE MOVE
KRYSTAL ENGINEERING
COMING TO CALDWELL COUNTY
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Caldwell County will be the new home for Krystal
Engineering – a high-tech manufacturing and processing company that will be based in Granite Falls and ultimately employ
up to 100 people.
Founded by former Caldwell County resident Mark
Rauchfuss, the company engages advanced manufacturing
processes to grow crystals that are utilized in advanced technology, sensors, medical, aerospace, instrumentation, and
industrial applications. The end product is sold to original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) aroundthe globe.
Caldwell County was selected for the project over sites in
South Carolina and Virginia. N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory made the
official announcement during a ceremony on February 16.
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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, left, reviews a crystal
product with Krystal Engineering President Mark Rauchfuss.
Krystal Engineering announced that it will be locating its
advanced manufacturing operations in Granite Falls.
BAKERS WASTE EQUIPMENT
RECEIVES STATE GRANT FOR
EXPANSION
Industrial waste container and compactor manufacturer
Bakers Waste Equipment has received a more than $400,000
grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce to renovate its
current facility in Lenoir and expand its operations.
According to Bakers Waste Equipment President and
Owner Ric Raines, the grant will allow the company to fully utilize its 300,000-square-foot location and to expand its market
reach for the company’s personal “Smarter Trash” product.
Located in the former Broyhill 55/3 plant, Bakers Waste
Equipment will be hiring an additional 42 people as part of the
grant. The company began operations in Caldwell County in
2014 after previously having locations in neighboring Burke
and Catawba counties. The renovations are expected to be
completed by the end of the year.
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A Bakers Waste Equipment employee works on a piece of
metal at the company’s facility in Lenoir. Bakers Waste
Equipment has received a grant from the N.C. Department of
Commerce to expand its operations
Truck Driving Hiring
More than a dozen trucking companies attended the CCC&TI
Truck Driver Hiring and Info Expo, organized in partnership with
Specialized Furniture Carriers, at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in
Lenoir on Feb. 18. There's a nationwide shortage of truck drivers,
and job opportunities with excellent pay are plentiful. If you're
interested in more information on working for one of the Expo participants or truck driver training at CCC&TI, please call 828-7262380
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CCC&TI Foundation Community Campaign Begins
T
he Foundation of Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute held its Annual Fund Campaign kickoff
luncheon on Tuesday, March 1 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic
Center in Lenoir.
Featuring community leaders, campaign volunteers, and college faculty and administrators, the event starts fundraising
efforts for the Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive. Peg Broyhill,
Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, offered opening
remarks and welcomed the crowd of supporters. Broyhill also
announced the goal for this year’s campaign as $360,000. “Each
of you is a critical part of our success. You do an amazing job and
your work makes it possible for us to help so many individuals,”
said Broyhill. Broyhill also introduced CCC&TI President Dr.
Kenneth Boham, who is serving as this year’s Annual Fund
Campaign Chair. “We are honored and thrilled to have Dr. Boham
leading this effort. With his leadership we will blast through our
$360,000 goal – our highest goal ever.”
Boham expressed his gratitude to those in attendance for
their work on behalf of the Foundation. “You all are the people
that make this institution the excellent institution that it is. You
are the difference-makers,” said Boham. “Think of the thousands
of lives made better by the work that you have done – it’s
absolutely amazing.”
Deborah Murray, Vice Chair of the Foundation and Director
of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission,
spoke to the group about the value of CCC&TI in the community.
“Over the past several years, our county has seen an increase in
available jobs, new companies locating in our area and vacant
buildings put back into use. Our unemployment rate has
dropped to its lowest in decades,” said Murray. “We’ve seen the
new blended with tradition and once again we have a strong and
growing economy. None of that would have been possible without
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Foundation Chairwomen, Peg Broyhill, speaks at the campaign
kickoff
CCC&TI.”
Broyhill introduced each of the team captains for this year’s
campaign. They are Dr. Kenneth Boham, Peg Broyhill, Barbara
Freiman, Wayne Keller, Joan McGee, Deborah Murray, Dr. Mark
Poarch, Mary Frances Sullivan, Guy Walters, Marty Waters and
Barbara Weiller.
Board priorities for this year’s campaign include funding for
scholarships, the Dream Award Program, childcare, student
emergencies, academic support and professional development.
For more information on the Foundation of Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute, or to make a gift to
the Annual Fund Drive, visit www.cccti.edu/foundation or contact the Foundation Office at 828-726-2203.
CCC&TI Small Business Center hosts workshops
C
aldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s
Small Business Center 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.
Here is a list of upcoming free workshops:
Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute’s Caldwell Small Business Center will offer
a free workshop titled “Small Business Startup
Series: How to Finance Your Small Business and
Understand Business Finance” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
on Monday, April 4 at the Caldwell County
Chamber of Commerce in Lenoir. Participants will
learn the various alternatives to financing a small
business and the risks involved. The seminar introduces break-even analysis as a tool to assist the
entrepreneur in measuring financial feasibility.
Activities identify the kinds of data needed to project
the revenue, start-up and operating costs of a business. The seminar helps attendees develop an understanding of cash flow and break-even analysis and its
relationship to business planning. To reserve your
seat at this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or visit
www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register.
Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute’s Caldwell Small Business Center will offer a free workshop titled “Small Business Startup Series: Record Keeping and
Taxes” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at the Caldwell
County Chamber of Commerce in Lenoir. This seminar addresses the financial records needed for good business management.
Attendees develop systems and practices for collecting necessary
information for tax reporting and business decision-making. To
reserve your seat at this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or
visitwww.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register.
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Former Lenoir Oilers Players and friends gathering. Front row, L to R: Gary Laws, Ted Fullbright, Johnny Hatton, Carl Richards,
and Willie LeFevers. Back row, L to R: Harold Bernhardt, Bobby Martin, Tommy Simmons, Tom Eller, Marshall McDonald
(Lenoir Oilers manager), and Clifton Bennett (Lenoir Oilers owner/President).
Lenoir Oilers To Play in Walker Stadium
L
enoir Oilers baseball team
will be in action this summer, playing their inaugural
season in Walker Stadium..
The Oilers teams of yesteryear had
a rich tradition of excellence and
winning, playing in Lenoir from
1964 to as recent as 2000. A local
organization, owned by Clifton
Bennett, has acquired rights to the
name and the team will play as a
member of the Carolina Virginia
Collegiate League. A 29-game
schedule will be played from May
28 to August 8 in the original home
of the Oilers at Walker Stadium in
Lenoir. The home games will begin
at 5 pm this season as the group
works to raise funds for lights at
Walker Stadium.
The website is www.lenoiroilers.com. It is still under construction, but should be up by late
March.
2016 Google Gravity Games
Come and join the cheering crowds! The 6th annual NC Gravity Games will be held
on Saturday, April 23. Racing will commence on Ashe Avenue in historic downtown
Lenoir from 8:30am until 3pm. Admission is free.
Registration for this signature event will be bringing 70 teams from across the state
to Historic Downtown Lenoir to race their gravity-powered vehicles developed from
scratch rather than kits. For the STEM superstars, prizes include not only bragging
rights but tech goodies, medals and trophies.
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Ambassadors - Appreciation Visits to Chamber Members
And Recognizing Excellent Service
Feb. 2016 Ambassador Ambush
Feb. 2016 Ambassador Ambush
Cheek’s Convenient & Grill, Owner, Larry
Empire Buffet, Owner, Juhua Dong
1009 Blowing Rock Blvd. Ste 190, Lenoir Cheek - 2689 Blowing Rock Blvd. Lenoir
March 2016 Ambassador Ambush
Computer Stuff, 110 Fairway Shopping
Center, Hudson
MISSION
STATEMENT
March 2016 Ambassador Ambush
Amy Ann’s Unique Gifts & Florist
Owner, Amy Lovins Coffey
304 Mulberry Street - Lenoir
Feb. 2016 Blue Ridge Electric
Service Star
Awarded to Rebecca Hall – 1841
Café: 117 Main St. Lenoir
March 2016 Ambassador Ambush
Lower Creek Family Dentistry /
Caldwell County Pediatric Dentistry;
Community Relations Coordinator –
Natalie Burns, 1315 Wilkesboro Blvd. Lenoir
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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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
The Irish Rose
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Visit www.ExploreCaldwell.com for more info
The Caldwell Chamber provides a
community calendar at www.explorecaldwell.com. This online calendar is open to
the public for both posting and viewing
events. Go to the website and click on
Events tab.
APR
APR
Harvey
Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar
Valley Road, Hudson
01 - 09
ArtMix: Creative Women Making Art,
and Mountain Whimsy
Caldwell Arts Council
APR
Downtown Cruise-In
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Downtown Lenoir
02
Just For You Presents: Spring Fling
Festival 2016
10:00am to 4:00pm
Caldwell County Fairgrounds
APR
03
APR
04
Pints for Pathways
12:00pm to 9:00pm:
Loe's Brewing Company
Baby Time Program
10:00am
Lenoir branch of the Caldwell County
Public Library
APR
05
Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St.
Lenoir
Carolina Shag Lessons
6:30pm
1841 Cafe downtown Lenoir
APR
Ales for Trails Pub Run
5:30pm to 9:00pm
Howard Brewing Company
07 - 09
APR
Hibriten Hill Run
For Communities In Schools
Hibriten Baptist Church 312 Hibriten
Mountain Road, Lenoir
4th Annual Shakespeare Monologue
Competition
8:30am to 11:30am
JE Broyhill Civic Center
11th Annual Poetry Recitation
Competition
1:00pm to 3:30pm
JE Broyhill Civic Center
Barrage 8
7:30pm
1909 Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir
APR
Just For You Presents: Spring Fling
Festival 2016
10:00am to 4:00pm
Caldwell County Fairgrounds
APR
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Pints for Pathways
12:00pm to 9:00pm
Loe's Brewing Company
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Baby Time Program
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Lenoir branch of the Caldwell County
Public Library
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Come for a weekend or a week
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Chamber Business 4 Breakfast
Laura Easton, UNC Health Care
8:00 a.m., County Office
Meeting Room, Lenoir
14 - 16
Unplugged!!
5:00pm to 10:00pm
Howard Brewing
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Caldwell Men's Chorus Spring Concert
7:30pm
First Presbyterian Church Lenoir
12
Harvey
Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar
Valley Road, Hudson
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Caldwell Women's Forum
8:00am to 9:00am
Bud's Diner, 129 Wilkesboro Blvd NE,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp
#1401 Lenoir NC
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Caldwell County Public Library
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FREE Movie Night!!
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Howard Brewing
Caldwell Cuisine - Australian
6:00pm
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CALENDAR continued from page 8
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Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir
Carolina Shag Lessons
6:30pm
1841 Cafe downtown Lenoir, NC
MAY
Ales for Trails Pub Run
5:30pm to 9:00pm
Howard Brewing Company
04
MAY
North Carolina Butterfly Festival in
Downtown Hudson
Downtown Hudson
Downtown Cruise-In
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Downtown Lenoir
05
Chamber Business After Hours
5 - 7 p.m.
Cedar Rock Golf Course, Lenoir
MAY
06
Seeds of Peace Plant Sale
May 6 2016, 9:00am to May 7 2016,
1:00pm
Second Bloom Boutique, 101 Willow
Street, Lenoir
MAY
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Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir
MAY
10
Tuesday Night World Championships
Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles 110 Church St. Lenoir
Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp
#1401 Lenoir NC
7:00pm to 8:30pm: Caldwell County
Public Library
MAY
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Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir
MAY
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FREE Movie Night!!
7:00pm to 9:30pm: Howard Brewing
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Unplugged!!
5:00pm to 10:00pm
Howard Brewing
MAY
Pints for Pathways
12:00pm to 9:00pm
Loe's Brewing Company
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HE LENOIR WOMAN'S CLUB
will celebrate their 110th birthday in April. They are planning a
birthday celebration on April 8th
and would appreciate hearing from
those who wish to attend. Please contact them by email at
lenoir.womans.club@gmail.com
Over their 110 years of service, the
organization has supported many programs in Caldwell County and continue
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Caldwell Women's Forum
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Happy Birthday Lenoir Woman’s Club
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Thirsty Thursday Group Road Ride
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Luna Cycles, 110 Church St. Lenoir
Lenoir Comedy Club Night
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Broyhill Civic Center (upstairs)
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year, providing donations (monetary
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These hard working ladies plan to
keep up the good work in the future
and the Chamber appreciates their
association and support.
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MEMBER RENEWALS
Hibriten Building Supply Company
Steve Minton
2148 Norwood St., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2013
Lowe's Companies
Clay Morris
1201 Hickory Blvd., SE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1987
Caldwell Humane Society, Inc.
Ruby Boldin
PO Box 1991
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2007
Hayes Chemical Co.
Barry Hayes
6 Chestnut St.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 1992
News-Topic
Terese Almquist
123 Pennton Ave NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1954
Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center
Tana Murray
PO Box 646
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2011
Cheeks Convenient & Grill
Larry Cheek
2689 Blowing Rock Blvd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2005
Huntley & Sigmon CPA
Renee Sigmon
PO Box 1406
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2006
Vulcan Materials Co.
Darrell Groves
776 Quarry Rd.
N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Member Since: 1999
Foothills Temporary Employment
Kelly Pritchard
PO Box 601
Hudson, NC 28638
Member Since: 1994
Abigail's Gifts and Florist
Cynthia Hicks
406 Harper Ave NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2006
First Citizens Bank, Hudson
Jeff Roland
436 Central St.
Hudson, NC 28638
Member Since: 1986
Merchant Distributors, Inc.
Boyd George
PO Box 2148
Hickory, NC 28603
Member Since: 1998
Cars Plus
Joey Ashley
902 Wilkesboro Blvd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1995
Carolina West Wireless
Mike Kennedy
PO Box 959
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Member Since: 2007
Six Waterpots Vineyard & Winery
Dawn Sullivan
4040 James St.
Hudson, NC 28638
Member Since: 2013
First Citizens Bank, GF
Jeff Roland
27 Falls Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 1987
A-1 Custom Crafts, Inc.
Tommy Sullivan
1380 Brandon Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1990
Domino's Pizza
Mitch Young
360 Wilkesboro Blvd SE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1997
Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.
Mattie Patterson
800 N. Green St.
Morganton, NC 28655
Member Since: 1986
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp.
Grey Scheer
PO Box 112
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1954
Marx Industries, Inc.
Rick Detter
PO Box 826
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Member Since: 2014
Shelter Home of Caldwell County
Sharon Poarch
PO Box 426
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1995
Lenoir Healthcare Center
Nancy Greene
322 Nuway Circle
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1990
American Red Cross
Suzan Anderson
527 North Aspen Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Member Since: 1997
Caldwell County
Stan Kiser
PO Box 2200
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 1994
Caldwell County Fraternal Order of Police
Johnny Overby
PO Box 121
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2013
ResCare HomeCare
Nina Parlier
332 Mulberry St., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Member Since: 2004
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NEW MEMBERS
SunTrust Bank
Laurie Tyree
110 Mulberry Street, SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
www.suntrust.com
828.572.6029 phone
Richard Harwood & Associates, AFLAC
Richard Harwood
PO Box 333
Hudson, NC 28638
www.aflac.com/richard_harwood
828.443.1317 phone
866.664.3154 fax
Western & Southern Life
Byron Allen / Kim Watson
971 11th Ave. Blvd., SE
Hickory, NC 28602
www.wslife.com/agent/kwatso1
828.431.3340 phone
828.431.3351 fax
Foothills Realty, LLC
Shelia Helton / Donna Laws
122 Cedar Valley Road
Hudson, NC 28638
www.foothillsrealtync.com
828.726.3606 phone
828.726.3770 fax
In today's dynamic health insurance environments,
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your company, complements existing benefits, attracts
and retains employees, simple administration and
enrollment, and potential tax savings. Please contact
us today for more details on how we can help you!
Western and Southern Life will make complex financial solutions easier to understand and will deliver
high quality solutions, while consistently providing a
superior customer experience.
Donna Laws and Shelia Helton have come together to
establish Foothills Realty,LLC. Both Donna and
Shelia grew up in Caldwell County and continue to
call this county home. Donna has been active in the
Real Estate business for the past 17 years. Shelia
has recently decided to return to the Real Estate business after working with uninsured patients in the medical field. Their goal is to help their clients find a place
to call home. Their belief is that success is built upon
a foundation of caring, commitment, and referrals
from satisfied clients.
Minton's Automotive, Inc.
David Minton
112 South Main Street
PO Box 832
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828.396.7071
mintonsautomotive@charter.net
www.mintonsautomotive.com
Minton's Automotive is a local, independent repair
facility that strives to provide professional, timely, and
worry free automotive repairs. David and his staff
pride themselves on a job well done.
Minton's Automotive provides quality repairs with
hometown values.
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