The Chamber celebrates its accomplishments and kicks off a new year each January with a general membership meeting and an annual banquet. Watch the website for details to be posted about the 2012 event. Here's a recap of the 51st Annual Celebration on Jan. 20, 2011, at Cramer Mountain Country Club.    

Julie Roper named Board chair Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce at 51st Annual Meeting & Banquet

Julie Roper of PSNC Energy new chair of Chamber board of directors. Banquet Photography By Image Gallery

2011 Chamber board members installed at annual meeting. Public Service Award Presented to Ron & Katherine Harper Sponsored by First National Bank

Harpers receive award from Joe Henderson of First National Bank. Business of Year Award Presented to Creative Solutions Special Events Brad & Shannon Thomas Sponsored by BB&T of Belmont

Susan Briggs and Mitchell Johnson of BB&T (right) present award to Brad and Shannon Thomas. Keynote Speaker Charlotte Chamber CEO Bob Morgan Sponsored by CaroMont Health

Bob Morgan, President & CEO of Charlotte Chamber, addressing 200 plus at Montcross Area Chamber banquet.

Rowena Timms, VP Public Policy and Partnerships at CaroMont Health, introducing keynote speaker Bob Morgan.

51st Chamber Banquet & Meeting Thank You, Sponsors   PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD First National Bank   BUSINESS OF YEAR BB&T of Belmont KEYNOTE ADDRESS CaroMont Health RECEPTION Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company   PLATINUM Carolinas Rehabilitation Belmont Abbey College GOLD McKenney Family Dealerships PSNC Energy The Gaston Gazette Citizens South Bank Duke Energy CommunityOne Bank SILVER  Edward Jones Investments - Don Hartsoe LPL Financial - Todd Van Der Meid Carolinas Computer Solutions Mercure Design Image Gallery