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December 13, 2011
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| Stowe Building in Belmont boasts six new businesses, all Chamber members. |
Six businesses celebrate open house
More than 150 Montcross Area Chamber members and friends attended a holiday open house and networking reception for six businesses that have established offices recently in the Stowe Building in Belmont, where the Chamber office also is located. From the left are Jay and Diane Hancock of Visiting Angels, Melissa Smith of Clearbrook Advisory Services, Mickey Payseur, Robert Adams and Denise Saunders of Butler & Stowe CPAs, Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, Jim Crisp of Clearbrook, Cindy Cook and Dana White of The Awen Group, Carol Posey of Just Care Plus and Sharon Green and Barbara Morgan of Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.
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November 29, 2011
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| Creative Travel owner Rebecca Johns (center) and friends. |
Creative Travel hosts clients and Chamber
An estimated 180 Creative Travel clients and Chamber members filled the Wisteria Inn at Stowe Manor to learn about travel opportunities, make business contacts, enjoy fantastic food and drink and in general have a great time. Everyone attending went home with a prize and 17 lucky winners took home major prizes. Creative Travel owner Rebecca Johns is at the center of this photo and staff member Sandy Dierdorf is at right. Their friends are (from left) Lynette Demperio, Ken Pahon of Portable Restroom Trailers and Dr. David Demperio of Belmont Chiropractic Center. For more information on Creative Travel, call 704-825-1865, or visit www.creativetraveler.com.
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November 11, 2011
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| Carol Posey cuts ribbon at open house for Just Care Plus. |
Just Care Plus Open in Belmont
A new health care service designed to save money for those without insurance is open in the Stowe Building at 100 N. Main Street in Belmont. Just Care Plus, owned by Phil and Carol Posey (cutting ribbon), is a membership organization providing health screenings, medical testing, lab services and other non-emergency care for members. Fellow Chamber members and friends attended the open house and ribbon-cutting. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board Chair-elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers (left) and Board member Peter Cassidy of Carolinas Rehabilitation.
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November 10, 2011
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| Owner Nan Bridgeman, center, with husband John Bridgeman, Gastonia's mayor-elect, on staircase at Blythe Gallery. |
Blythe Gallery celebrates with Chamber
Chamber members and friends were awed by the beautiful holiday decorations at Blythe Gallery when they met for Networking After Work. The antiques, accessories and gifts gallery at 117 N. Main Street in Belmont is owned by Nan Bridgeman (center) with her husband John Bridgeman, who recently was elected to serve as Gastonia's next mayor. The Bridgeman's daughter Dana Wilson is second from right, and at right is Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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November 3, 2011
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| Surprise Me kicks off holidays with a Chamber open house. |
Open House at Surprise Me
Poochie Dotson, owner of the Surprise Me gift shop in Belmont, cuts a ribbon during the store's open house with the Montcross Area Chamber. With her are store manager Scott Keuthan and Patsy Fuller. Surprise me is located at 132 N. Main Street and features a wide assortment of gifts for all occasions. Some of the Chamber members and friends attending the open house gathered around for the photo. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial and Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy. Surprise Me is open Monday – Friday from 10 – 6 and Saturday 10 – 4. For more information, call 704-825-1116.
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October 27, 2011
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| Three Chamber members partner to sponsor "Networking After Work." |
Oktoberfest networking at Carillon
Carillon Assisted Living, Gaston Alive Magazine and Advanced Home Care teamed up to sponsor an Oktoberfest celebration at the Montcross Area Chamber's "Networking After Work" on Thursday, October 27. The reception at Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton drew a huge turnout of Chamber members and friends who made business contacts and enjoyed live music, beer and wine and great food prepared by the Carillon staff. In the photo, from the left are sponsors Janet Perrine and Eric Stromski of Carillon, David Hamrick and David James of Gaston Alive Magazine and Renee James, Mark Melsha, Denise Mackey and Brad Coleman of Advanced Home Care and Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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October 26, 2011
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| Appreciation lunch honors Chamber presidents and board chairs. |
Chamber presidents honored
Fifteen presidents and board chairmen of the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce were honored for their service at an appreciation lunch. Clyde J. Deitz was recognized as the earliest serving president attending. He was a founder of the Chamber and served as its second president in 1961. The title of the Chamber's top volunteer leader was changed in 2008 from president to chairman of the board of directors. Seated, from left, with their year of service are: Edward Lunsford, 2010; Julie Roper, 2011; Kevin Loftin, 2001; Clyde Deitz, 1961; Bryan Dalton, 2003, 2004, 2009; Richard Thomas, 1979. Standing, from left, are 2012 Chairman-elect Timothy Roberts and Alex Robinson, 1990; Rebecca Johns, 2006; Paul Lowrance, 2007; Paul Herre, 2005; Helena McClure, 1999; Harley Gaston, Jr., 1970; Bob Coleman, 1985; and Bobby Curtis, 1971.
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October 18, 2011
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Ranucci's BBQ & Grill ribbon-cutting
Alex and Zoe Ranucci and daughters Giada, 14 weeks, and Mila, 5, cut a ribbon to open Ranucci's BBQ & Grill at 403 E. Catawba Street in Belmont. Ranucci's, famous for its national award-winning Big Butt BBQ, is in the former location of the Catawba Grill. The restaurant has been renovated and the menu updated. Ranucci's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. More information at 704.825.4472 or at www.ranuccis.com. In the photo with the Ranucci family are (from left) Chamber Board member Peter Cassidy of Carolinas Rehabilitation, Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, Ranucci's business partner Kathleen Hover of Cramerton, Chamber Chair-Elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers, Chamber volunteer Elizabeth Atterberry, Chamber Advisory Board member Dick Cromlish, Dave Charzewski of Cramerton and Chamber Board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial.
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October 6, 2011
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Belmont Flooring Center
Greg Garrison (left) and Jodi Flowers cut a ribbon at the opening of the new location of Belmont Flooring Center at 21 E. Woodrow Street in Belmont. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy and Chair-Elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers. Others, from the left, are Belmont City Manager Barry Webb, Noelle Van Der Meid, Scott Keuthan and 9-year-old Fuller Lynn of Surprise Me, Lynn Peppler of the Hampton Inn in Belmont, and Chamber Board members Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial and Delta Sanders of Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County. For more information on Belmont Flooring, call 704.825.9985.
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October 4, 2011
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| Carolinas Urgent Care open at 420 Park Street in Belmont. |
Urgent Care opens in Belmont
A VIP ribbon-cutting for Carolinas HealthCare's new Urgent Care in Belmont combined with a "Networking After Work" for members and friends of the Montcross Area Chamber resulted in a huge crowd eager to see the new medical facility, make business contacts and enjoy food prepared by The String Bean Fresh Market & Deli. The new urgent care opened to patients on October 6, and will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. seven days a week. It's located in the Sterling Professional Park at 420 Park St. (Highway 273) in Belmont. For more information, call 704.631.1820. In the photo, from left, are X-ray technicians Georgette Christman and Teri Hoke, registrar Patricia Dortch, RN Deb Garrett, Practice Manager Lorenzo Small, office coordinator Naheed Chaudhary, Director Urgent Care - North Colleen Rhyant, Belmont Mayor Pro-Tem Charlie Martin, Vice President – Urgent Care Division Steve Jones, Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce, Belmont City Council member Martha Stowe, Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger, District Attorney Locke Bell, Montcross Area Chamber President Ted Hall, Gaston Regional Chamber Director of Program Development Cam Tracy and Medical Director – Urgent Care Division Sarah Allgood.
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September 29, 2011
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| Miss Mount Holly helps cut ribbon at Time Flies Country Store. |
Time Flies Country Store opens with a bang
North Main Street in Mount Holly was jumping when Time Flies Country Store opened with a huge celebration that included a benefit to help Mount Holly's Community Relief Organization recover from flood damage. The Catawba River Bluegrass Association provided plenty of entertainment out front at the Time Flies store, while the back parking lot was filled with classic cars and young dance academy performers. The Montcross Area Chamber coordinated a ribbon-cutting as part of the festivities. In the photo, Miss Mount Holly Shane McCaleb is between Time Flies owners Kerry McCallum (left) and Sue Camacho, with friends and customers helping out. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy (left) and Chamber Vice President Teresa Rankin. For more information on Time Flies Country Store, call 704.601.7131.
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September 29, 2011
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| Mount Holly medical practice opens at 112 Woodlawn Ave. |
South Point Family Practice - Mount Holly
South Point Family Practice – Mount Holly opened recently at 112 Woodlawn Avenue in Mount Holly with a reception and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cutting the ribbon is Dr. Sharon McKenna along with practice staff members, representatives of CaroMont Health and officials of the Montcross Area Chamber and the Gaston Regional Chamber's Mount Holly division. Office hours are 7:30 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 6:30 Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5 on Friday. For more information, call 704.827.3575.
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September 15, 2011
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| Spa manager and groomer cut ribbon for new Happy Dog spa services. |
Happy Dog Cafe adds spa services
In its third year on Main Street in Belmont, the popular Happy Dog Cafe & Boutique has expanded to more than double its original space and added dog grooming and spa services. Chamber members gathered in the colorful new spa facilities for a ribbon-cutting. Spa Manager Renae Chao (left) and groomer Anice Ingle cut the ribbon with Happy Dog owners Teresa McCarter and Brian Anderson at their sides and the business mascot "Happy the Dog" waving from the back. Chamber officers Eddie Lunsford of First National Bank (left) and Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers are holding the ribbon, while other Chamber members and customers, human and canine, gather around. More information on Happy Dog services is available at www.happydogcafe.net or at 704-825-5987.
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September 15, 2011
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| Kathleen Hover cuts ribbon with Center Street Tavern staff, Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chamber members. |
Southfork Room open for business
Kathleen Hover (center) cuts a ribbon to celebrate opening of the Southfork Room at Center Street Tavern in Cramerton. Members of the Montcross Area Chamber and Gaston Regional Chamber joined together for the special occasion, enjoying great food and business networking. The Southfork Room, which is next door to Center Street Tavern, offers a large space for banquets, parties and meetings. Creative Solutions Special Events will provide tables, chairs and other furnishings for events in the facility. For booking information, call Center Street Tavern at 704-823-3000.
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September 9, 2011
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| Owner Shari Miller, Manager Deb Drovdlic cut ribbon. |
Olive 2 Live Open in Belmont
Olive 2 Live, an olive oil and healthy foods market in Bai Shen Acupuncture at 203 Glenway Street in Belmont, opened recently with a Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and a great lunch. Cutting the ribbon are owner Shari Miller, manager Deb Drovdlic and staff member Shawna Salter. Chamber members, from left are Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers, Eddie Lunsford of First National Bank, Freda Hall of Reflection Properties, Dave Chrzewski of Cramerton, Jim and Jean Corbin of Corbin Consulting, Sherry Hedgepeth of the Gaston Gazette, Brad Rivers of Gaston College Small Business Center, Dr. Joe Keith of Gaston College Kimbrell Campus, Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial and Chamber Board Chairman Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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September 8, 2011
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| Chamber networking "crawl" sponsors. |
Three members host Chamber networking
"crawl" in McAdenville
Chamber members and friends gathered in downtown McAdenville recently for a Networking After Work "crawl" along Main Street hosted by three member businesses. Representing the sponsors in the photo are (from left) Dr. Travis Nixon of Nixon Family Dentistry, Jay McCosh of the Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery, Tammy Kane of Truliant Federal Credit Union and Chamber Board Chairman Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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September 7, 2011
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| Stanton Enterprise staff in lobby of new offices. |
Stanton Enterprise Open House
Stanton Enterprise, Inc. hosted Chamber members and friends for an open house at their sparkling new corporate offices at 125 E. Charlotte Avenue in downtown Mount Holly. The Stanton family owns McDonalds restaurants in Mount Holly, Belmont, Gastonia and Charlotte. The company purchased and renovated the former home of the Mount Holly Police Department to house their corporate offices and training facilities. A large crowd of Chamber members were on hand to tour the offices and enjoy a McDonalds breakfast. In the photo are Ann and Greg Stanton (seated) and standing, from the left, Jeff and Brenda Stanton, Cindi Dennis, Teresa Smith, Kim Thomas, Traci Burries and Sandy Gardner.
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August 11, 2011
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| Wilbert leadership and local elected officials at Chamber event. |
Wilbert Plastic Services hosts Chamber
Chamber members and friends enjoyed business networking and learned about the wide variety of customers served and products made by Wilbert Plastic Services at a recent reception at the company's corporate headquarters in the Oaks Commerce Center in Belmont. The company moved its headquarters from Chicago to Belmont in 2010, and has since acquired two additional plastic manufacturing companies. In the photo are some of the Wilbert leadership team in Belmont with local elected officials. From the left, are Belmont City Council members Ron Foulk and Martha Stowe and Gaston County Commissioner Tom Keigher. From Wilbert Plastic Services, are VP of Sales and Marketing Bob Gray, Chief Financial Officer Bill Cave, Human Resources Director Erika Ross, President and CEO Greg Botner, Sales and Marketing Coordinator Sharisse Fulton and Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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August 8, 2011
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| King Buffet Sushi, Steak, Seafood, Hibachi and Grill. |
King Buffet opens in Belmont
King Buffet owner Edison Chen cuts a ribbon after treating Chamber members and friends and local police officers and firefighters to lunch during the restaurant's grand opening. Located at 609 N. Main Street in Belmont, King Buffet opens daily at 11 a.m., closing at 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Sunday and at 10:30 on Friday and Saturday. Holding the ribbon are Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper (left) of PSNC Energy and Board member Delta Sanders of Habitat for Humanity. Others on the front row, from left, are Don Hudson, Jason Sirmon of Sirmon Training & Consulting, Dr. David Demperio of Belmont Chiropractic Center, Belmont City Council member Martha Stowe of the Wisteria Inn at Stowe Manor, Chamber Board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial, owner of the King Buffet building and property Jeffrey Hurwitz, Judy Closson of Keep Belmont Beautiful, Belmont City Manager Barry Webb, and Belmont City Council member Charlie Flowers.
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July 22, 2011
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| Firestone, Chamber and Belmont officials cut ribbon. |
Firestone Complete Auto opens
Firestone Complete Auto Care is open in Belmont at 6650 E. Wilkinson Boulevard in the former location of McKenney Service Center. A Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off a three-day grand opening. In the photo, Store Manager Chad Hands is cutting the ribbon held by Chamber Past-chair Eddie Lunsford of First National Bank (left) and Chamber Treasurer Brian Herre of Citizens South Bank. Also shown, from the left, are Belmont Mayor Pro-Tem Charlie Martin, Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, and Firestone representatives Randy Dill, David Humphress, Greg Berman, Jimmy Holloman, Kenneth Roberson, Frank Savage, Dane Moss, J.R. Spitler, Ron DeMario, Matt Pope, Justin Lucas, Ron Ricks and Jon Wiggins. Firestone Complete Auto offers maintenance, repairs and tires in one stop. Hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 704-825-0133.
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July 14, 2011
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| This home at 2122 London Lane in North Belmont available. |
Abbington Woods Open house
Members and friends of the Montcross Area Chamber toured new ranch-style homes and enjoyed a wine and cheese reception at the Abbington Woods community off Perfection Avenue in North Belmont. Five homes are completed or nearing completion in the community that will have more than 50 homes. Prices range from $180,000 to about $225,000. In the photo Guy Gordon of Gordon Builders is cutting the ribbon. Others, from the left are, Chamber member Dave Charzewski of Cramerton, Joel Murphy of Century 21 Murphy & Rudolph, developer John Maxwell, sales representative Sandra Gellner, builder Guy Gordon, Belmont City Council member Martha Stowe, Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce and Chamber Board Secretary Joe Keith, dean of the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont. For more information on Abbington Woods, call Sandra Gellner at 704-913-0119.
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June 30, 2011
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| Executive Director Mary Harris (center) with Chamber members. |
Habitat opens new facility
Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County celebrated its move to a new location at 1840 E. Franklin Boulevard with an open house. The new Habitat headquarters and ReStore, with 34,844 square feet, is more than eight times larger than the former facility on Second Avenue in Gastonia. The Habitat headquarters is known as the Jon B. Closson Housing Center, named for the late Jon Closson of Belmont, a long time Habitat volunteer and former board president. The open house was attended by many Chamber members including everyone in this photo. From the left, are Jason Sirmon of Sirmon Training & Consulting, Debbie Windley of the Schiele Museum, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Mary Harris, Emily Wilson of Carolinas Health Care and Kristen Barboza of Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly.
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June 25, 2011
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| Verizon officials, Chamber members cut ribbon for new store. |
Verizon opens in Belmont
Verizon Wireless celebrated a grand opening recently with a Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony, children's activities, refreshments and prizes. The new Verizon store is located at 6501 W. Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont. In the photo, from left, are Chamber board member Marc Burns of Carolinas Computer Solutions, Verizon district manager Chris Martin, store manager Nathaniel Woods, regional manager Derek Caracciolo, marketing manager Deanna Roach, Chamber Chair-elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers, Bryan Dalton of 321 Equipment Company, and Chamber board members Delta Sanders of Habitat for Humanity and Sherry Collins of the Gaston Gazette. For more information on the new Verizon store, call 704-461-1867.
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June 21, 2011
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| Grizzlies Managing Partner Jesse Cole (center) with Chamber members. |
Networking with the Grizzlies
The sun was hot but the beverages were cold and the hot dogs plentiful when Chamber members visited Sims Legion Park in Gastonia for "Networking with the Grizzlies." Team Managing Partner Jesse Cole, ignoring the heat and sporting a tux, also treated Chamber members to free tickets to that night's baseball game. Jesse is in the center of this photo between Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy (left) and Chamber VP Teresa Rankin, with some of the other Chamber members attending the event gathered around. A Grizzlies game is great family fun with loads of entertainment after every inning. Support the team. Schedules and more information at www.gastoniagrizzlies.com.
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June 18, 2011
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| Marie Creech Williams cuts ribbon to open new computer business. |
Creech Computer Consulting
Creech Computer Consulting at 114 N. Main Street in downtown Mount Holly cut a ribbon with the Montcross Area Chamber and celebrated a grand opening on Saturday, June 18. Owners Corey and Karen Creech welcomed Chamber members and other guests during an open house with refreshments. Corey's mom, Marie Creech Williams, is cutting the ribbon, while Chamber board members Todd Van der Meid of LPL Financial and Delta Sanders of Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County hold the ribbon. Others in the photo, from the left, are Sumner Rhodes, Brad Rivers of the Small Business Center at Gaston College, Pam Rhodes, Memory Morgan, Marie Creech Williams, Corey and Karen Creech, Travis Murray and Freda Hall of Reflection Properties. For more information, call 704-827-5979 www.creechcomputers.com.
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June 9, 2011
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| Megan and Hans Kanal with Carey Roberts and Julie Roper. |
H&M Deli celebrates with Chamber
When H&M Deli & Market in Cramerton hosted Chamber members and friends for networking recently, owners Megan and Hans Kanal demonstrated their ability to transform the deli into a beautiful party, reception and banquet venue. Since H&M Deli is open for breakfast and lunch and the market until 5 p.m. weekdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays, evening hours are available to book events of all kinds. Chamber members Creative Solutions and Carey Roberts Design are partnering with H&M Deli to provide additional services for events. In the photo, taken at one of several food serving stations at the Chamber reception, are (from left) Megan and Hans Kanal, Carey Roberts of Carey Roberts Design and Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy. For more information, call 704-824-2599, or visit www.hmdeliandmarket.com.
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June 1, 2011
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Cowboy B's celebrates with Chamber
Angelo Koutsoupias cuts a ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Cowboy B's Family Restaurant in North Belmont at 1420 Perfection Avenue in the Food Lion Shopping Center. Also in the photo, from left, are Chamber Past-Chair Edward Lunsford of First National Bank, Tony Marder of Action Coach, Dick Cromlish of School Resources, Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce, members of the Cowboy B's staff Melissa Davis, Angelo's father-in-law and business partner Randy Beasley (the B in Cowboy B's), Roy Martinez, Angelo's wife Wendy Koutsoupias, Misty Sharpe, Omar Garcia, Emily Miller, Destani Rollins, Sherri Hedgepeth of the Gaston Gazette and Chamber Chair-Elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers. Cowboy B's is open Monday through Friday from 11 to 8 and Saturdays from 6 to 2. Call them at 704-820-8652.
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May 24, 2011
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| New office of Garibaldi Realty open at 100 S. Main St., Belmont. |
Garibaldi Realty opens new office
Wendy Hostetler cuts a ribbon to open the new office of Garibaldi Realty in a building she purchased and renovated at 100 S. Main Street in Belmont. Representing the Montcross Area Chamber and holding the ribbon are Chair-Elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers and board member Delta Sanders of Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County. Others in the photo, from left, are Shirley Greene, Don Greene, George Keel, Brandon Hostetler, Alex Hostetler, Lilly Keel and David Hostetler. For more information on Garibaldi Realty, call 704-825-SOLD, or visit www.sellinggaston.com.
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May 12, 2011
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New model open in Eagle Park
David Weekley Homes celebrated the opening of a new model in Eagle Park with Chamber members and friends at a Networking After Work reception. About 75 guests filled the beautifully decorated model at 1161 Assembly St., Belmont, and enjoyed food catered by the String Bean Market & Deli. The photo is in the sales area of the model, with (from left) developer Chris Boone of Eagle Park Residential, Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, Dawn Simmons of Personnel Services Unlimited in Gastonia, Memory Morgan of Creech Computer Consulting in Mount Holly and Mark Perry of David Weekley Homes. For more information, visit www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com. |
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May 11, 2011
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Business Buzz group learns building Parkway
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18,000 Gaston County jobs are at stake in the debate over the Garden Parkway, Chamber members and friends learned at Bussiness Buzz @ Breakfast in The Haid at Belmont Abbey College. That's how many jobs Gaston is projected to gain over the next 25 years, if the Parkway is built. Gaston County Economic Development Board Chairman Duane McCallister presented the program, based largely on the results of a new study on the Parkway by UNCC economist Dr. John Connaughton. The study also focused on how Gaston County lags far behind other counties surrounding Charlotte in jobs, population growth, education, home values and tax base.
The study says Gaston's isolation from Charlotte's growth because of the Catawba River is largely responsible for the county failing to keep pace with its neighbors. The Parkway connecting southern Gaston County to the airport area in Charlotte would help reverse that trend. McCallister urged supporters to contact legislators and let them know the Parkway is essential to Gaston County's economic future. The Chamber Board of Directors has adopted resolutions in support of the Parkway. For more information and a list of key legislators to contact, go to this website:
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May 11, 2011
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Short Run Pro celebrates with Chamber
Chamber members and friends helped celebrate the renovation and expansion of new member Short Run Pro Wednesday afternoon. The growing young business at 52 Ervin Street in Belmont specializes in the design and manufacture of custom fabricated metal parts and products for customers all over the country. In the photo, from the left, are Chamber Chair-elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers and Short Run Pro staffers Shannon Kendall, Brandon Jackson, Charlie Archer, Broc Siefert, Ron Cyrier (owner), Cathy Morgan, Scott Toal (owner), DJ Toal (owner), Bonnie Bosch, Arthur Toal and Victoria White. Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy is at right.
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April 15, 2011
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| Ken and Ruth Bowers given honor of cutting the ribbon. |
Catawba River Artisans grand opening
Ken and Ruth Bowers were given the honor of cutting a ribbon at the grand opening of Catawba River Artisans in Mount Holly on Friday, April 15, 2011. The Bowers own City Cafe and make space in their building available for the art gallery at 128 S. Main Street. The Montcross Area Chamber coordinated the ribbon-cutting an assisted with the grand opening celebration, which packed the gallery with guests from 5 until 7 p.m. Also in the photo are Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough, N.C. Rep. John Torbett, the artists of Catawba River artisans, and, holding the ribbon, Montcross Area Chamber Treasurer Timothy Roberts (left) of Cottage Keepers and Board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial. More information at www.catawbariverartisans.com. (Photo by Thomas Joseph Portrait Design.)
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April 14, 2011
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| Networking After Work at Hampton Inn of Belmont. |
Making business fun
“Making Business Fun,” the unofficial slogan of the Montcross Area Chamber, was elevated to a new level when the Hampton Inn of Belmont-Charlotte @ Montcross hosted Chamber members and friends for business networking with a carnival theme. The hotel pool deck was ringed with carnival games and food and drink tables. String Bean Market & Deli catered the event, which drew a huge turnout, including some hotel guests joining in the fun. In the photo, Alan Coon is the brave soul about to take eight pies in the face. Preparing to deliver the pies are (from left) Joe Foster, Ashley Dalton and Lynn Peppler of the Hampton Inn staff, with Strand Development Regional Marketing Director Tammy Hart-Coon, Chad Hutcheson of the String Bean, and Strand Development officials Terry Sindt, Jay Keller and Allan Brunner.
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March 18, 2011
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McAdenville Mayor Farrell Buchanan addressing Business Buzz audience. |
BUSINESS BUZZ
Water and wastewater worries
top topic at meeting of mayors
A looming crisis in water and wastewater utilities among Gaston County's small towns dominated the discussion period when the mayors of Montcross Area towns (Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly and Stanley) spoke at the Chamber's first Business Buzz at Breakfast meeting Friday.
After the mayors made presentations about issues, challenges and accomplishments in their towns, questions from the audience sparked an intense 20-minute discussion about the need for a county-wide effort to solve water and wastewater problems.
Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy presided and said Business Buzz is a project of the Board of Directors that will be held quarterly to address major issues facing the communities of the Montcross Area.
(Other mayors in the photo, from left, are: Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce, Stanley Mayor Frank Guida, Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley, Lowell Mayor Judy Horne and Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough.)
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March 15, 2011
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Todd Van Der Meid with Julie Roper (left) and Teresa Rankin. |
Open House was a blast
Well over 100 members and friends helped celebrate the Chamber's new offices in the Stowe Building at an Open House sponsored by Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial in Belmont. Carey Roberts of Carey Roberts Designs donated flowers, and more flowers were sent by McKenney Family Dealerships, Empire Ceilings and Floors and the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce. Seven member restaurants contributed food: Center Street Tavern, Cherub's, H & M Deli, Sammy's Neighborhood Pub, Simonetti's Pizza, String Bean Fresh Market & Deli, and Texas Roadhouse. Suzanne Patz of Patz Promotional Products donated plates and napkins. We're also grateful to Board Chair Julie Roberts who photographed scenes from all six towns in the Montcross area, framed the prints and hung them throughout the Chamber's new office space. Thanks to Marc Burns of Carolinas Computer Solutions, who handled the installation of our new telephone system and computer network. As always, we couldn't make it without the generous volunteer support from Elizabeth Atterberry. (See more photos.) |
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Jesse Cole of the Gastonia Grizzlies claims a door prize. |
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February 24, 2011
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Eagle Park pool and activities center will be ready for this summer. |
Building resumes in Eagle Park
Dirt is being moved again in the Eagle Park community on Eagle Road in Belmont. Builders and developers along with Belmont city officials and Montcross Area Chamber officers participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Eagle Park pool and community building. A new model home and two additional inventory homes are soon to be started in the community, which when completed will have 280 homes. Eagle Park is next door to Belmont Central Elementary and within a short walk to Belmont Middle School and the new county high school under construction in Cramerton. Wielding shovels in the photo, from the left, are Rob Gislason of David Weekley Homes, Jim Burbank of JCB Urban Homes, Mark Perry of David Weekley Homes, developer Chris Boone of Capital Land Partners, Belmont Mayor Pro-Tem Charlie Martin and Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy. For more information on Eagle Park, call Mark Perry at 704-622-3649
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February 17, 2011
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Marc and Beverly White (left) are the owners of Wholesale Flooring. |
Wholesale Flooring hosts Chamber
A demonstration of an amazingly stain resistant Mohawk carpet was one of the highlights when Chamber members and friends met for "Networking After Work" at Wholesale Flooring in the Abbey Plaza Shopping Center in Belmont. A carpet sample soaked in red Kool-Aid was shown to be good as new after rinsing. In the photo, from left, are Wholesale Flooring owners Marc and Beverly White, Mohawk Carpet representatives Gary Froehlich and Jerry Phillips and Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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February 2, 2011
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Shop Manager Sabas Orellana cuts ribbon to open new Wilburn Auto Body. |
Wilburn Auto Body open in Belmont
Wilburn Auto Body celebrated the grand opening of its Belmont location recently with refreshments and a Montcross Area Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wilburn now operates the former McKenney Collision Center at 515 Park Street. Wilburn is a family owned business headquartered in Charlotte with 12 locations in the region. The shop offers full service collision repair services and works on vehicles of all makes and models. In the photo, shop manager Sabas Orellana is cutting the ribbon. Others are, from left, Chamber Board member Brad Thomas of Creative Solutions, Wilburn General Manager Mike Henderson, Wilburn staffers April Ballard, Chris Baucom, Patrick Walbourne, Stephanie Walbourne, Chamber Board Chair Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, Art Shoemaker of State Farm Insurance, Elizabeth Sawyer, Drew Jones of Eulitt Jones Financial Services and Chamber Chair-elect Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers. Wilburn Auto Body in Belmont is open M-F, 7:30 - 5:30 and Saturday, 8 - noon. More information at 704.825.0333, or visit www.wilburnab.com.
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January 20, 2011
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Julie Roper named Board chair
Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce
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Julie Roper of PSNC Energy new chair of Chamber board of directors. |
Banquet Photography By
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2011 Chamber board members installed at annual meeting. |
Public Service Award
Presented to Ron & Katherine Harper
Sponsored by First National Bank |
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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 |
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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 |
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Bob Morgan, President & CEO of Charlotte Chamber, addressing 200 plus at Montcross Area Chamber banquet. |
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Rowena Timms, VP Public Policy and Partnerships at CaroMont Health, introducing keynote speaker Bob Morgan. |
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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
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December 9, 2010
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Photographer Tammy Cantrell climbed high to get this angle. |
View from above at Chamber reception Everyone was in a festive mood when Montcross Area Chamber members and friends gathered for a holiday “Networking After Work” reception at the downtown Belmont office of Wachovia Bank – A Wells Fargo Company. Owners of the bank building at 32 N. Main were co-sponsors of the event, which gave the Chamber group an opportunity to see recent renovations throughout the three-story building. Wachovia Service Manager Karen Knight and building owner David Dorsch welcomed the group and presented a lucky door prize winner a $100 gift certificate for Old Stone Steakhouse. Freelance photographer Tammy Cantrell, who works with Rocks Entertainment Magazine, climbed high to get this view of some of those attending the reception.
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November 30, 2010
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Timothy Roberts (left) and Eden Group Partners. |
Mount Holly event draws huge turnout
Chamber members and friends from Mount Holly, Belmont, Gastonia, Charlotte and all of the other towns of the Montcross Area came out to see the exciting developments taking place in downtown Mount Holly. A block of North Main Street is undergoing a major transformation, with the renovation of a historic retail and office building and the opening of William Henry Signature Salon - Mount Holly. Cottage Keepers, the real estate and property management firm leasing the space, hosted the Chamber reception. Developer Preston Wilson and partners in the Eden Group are bringing back to life the vacant and under-utilized buildings. In the photo, from the left, are: Sponsor Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers and Eden Group partners Marshall Fletcher, David Kiser and Jon Bradley.
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November 16, 2010
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Chamber guests treated to lunch at Greg's grand opening. |
Greg's Family Restaurant in Lowell
A large group of Chamber members and friends on hand for the grand opening celebration at Greg's Family Restaurant in Lowell got a pleasant surprise when owner Greg Kroustalis treated everyone to lunch. Greg's, at 125 N. Main St., has been a major hit since opening this summer. Lowell Mayor Judy Horne is cutting the ribbon with Greg Kroustalis to her right and Greg's son Bill Kroustalis to her left. Also in the photo, from the left, are Chamber Treasurer Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers, Chamber Board Chair Edward Lunsford of First National Bank, building owners Martha and Mike Auten and Chamber Chair-elect Julie Roper of PSNC Energy.
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November 11, 2010
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Some of the Chamber members at Million Dollar Dog reception. |
Million Dollar Dog hosts Chamber
Million Dollar Dog owner Tara Pellegrino and staff hosted an outstanding Networking After Work for Chamber membrs and friends recently at the new location on Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont. In front in the photo, from left, are spa manager and social media director Jennifer Evans, assistant spa manager Nicole Whitner and Tara Pellegrino. Million Dollar Dog is at 7206 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont. More information at www.milliondollardoginc.com.
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October 18, 2010
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Past presidents guests of honor for lunch at Cherubs Cafe. |
Chamber past presidents honored
The Montcross Area Chamber honored its past presidents at a lunch at Cherub’s Café. The 4th annual Presidents’ Luncheon was sponsored by McKenney Family Dealerships. Past presidents heard an update on Chamber programs and progress over the past year and had the opportunity to make suggestions for future Chamber direction and projects. Seated, from the left, are Dick Cromlish, 1974 president; 2011 Board Chair-Elect Julie Roper; Rebecca Johns, 2006; Jane Collins, 1996. Standing, from the left, are Kevin Loftin, 2001; Bryan Dalton, 2003, 2004, 2009; Nelson Hayes, 1976; Paul Herre, 2005; Alex Robinson, 1990; and Harley Gaston, Jr., 1970. The group paid tribute to Dr. Dannie Benjamin, 1982, who died this year, and Johnnie Lowry, 1989, who was unable to attend because of illness.
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October 17, 2010
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Ribbon-cutting marked opening of Belmont CVS.
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Belmont CVS open for business
The
new CVS Pharmacy on the former site of McKenney Chevrolet in Belmont
opened for business at 8 a.m. Sunday morning, October 17. Staff members
from the store joined district CVS representatives and family members
for a ribbon-cutting ceremony coordinated by the Montcross Area Chamber
of Commerce. Cutting the ribbon is Belmont CVS Manager Jeff Huetteman.
With him, from the left, are CVS District Manager Ken Rogers, Tommy Bond
and Zachary Bond, Assistant Store Manager James Galbreath, Shift
Supervisor Tonya Jackson, Pharmacist Chris Drum, Jamie Bond of the
district office and Natalie Bond, cashier Marcia Cates and district
Pharmacy Supervisor Mickey Price. The Belmont CVS is at the intersection
of Wilkinson Boulevard and Highway 273 and is open 24 hours. For more
information, call 704-825-6929.
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October 14, 2010
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Belmont Rotarians at Chamber networking reception. |
Belmont Rotary celebrates birthday with Chamber
Belmont Rotary Club celebrated its 85th anniversary on October 17 by hosting members and friends of the Montcross Area Chamber for “Networking After Work” at the Hampton Inn in Belmont. A huge birthday cake was part of the refreshments at the reception, and Rotarian Beth Hollars spoke about the club’s history. In the group photo are several members of Belmont Rotary Club, many of whom also are Chamber members. On the front row (from left) are Beth Hollars, Kim Probst, Ann Payseur and Parks Wilson. On the second row, are Kevin Wilson, Sally Maness, Don Hartsoe, Audrey Devine, Tammey Thomas and Chamber President Ted Hall. On the back row, are Scott Keuthan, David Demperio, Rebecca Johns and Tommy Hunter. (Photo by Tammy Cantrell of Rocks Magazine.
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October 12, 2010
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Gaston's four Chambers form Alliance
The four Chambers of Commerce in Gaston County always have worked cooperatively together, but a new alliance formed last week will enhance their ability to partner when necessary on projects, events and issues.
The Chambers of Gaston Alliance was announced by the Montcross Area Chamber, Gaston Regional Chamber, Bessemer City Area Chamber and Cherryville Chamber. The alliance will make it possible for the Chambers to speak with one voice when necessary to address legislative issues or to work on local projects or events.
The Boards of Directors of all four Chambers endorsed a memorandum of understanding to create the alliance. The Chambers each maintain their independence and identity.
The top executive of each organization will represent his or her Chamber in the alliance. They are Ted Hall of the Montcross Area Chamber, John Kimbrell of the Gaston Regional Chamber, Joan Bolynn of the Bessemer City Area Chamber and Richard Randall of the Cherryville Chamber.
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October 12, 2010
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Seminar speakers from Truliant and Small Business Administration. |
Truliant and Chamber sponsor seminar
Truliant Federal Credit Union and the Montcross Area Chamber partnered on a seminar recently to help owners and operators of small businesses learn about financing options. The workshop was taught at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont, with speakers from Truliant and from the Small Business Administration. Participants in the seminar are shown here, from left, Donnie Peaks, director of deposit services; Charles Ryan, manager of business services credit; April Gonzalez, SBA business development specialist; Tammy Kane, member financial center manager in McAdenville; Tammy Branton, member financial center manager in Shelby; and Mark Ricketson, senior business services officer.
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October 3, 2010
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Education wing and fellowship hall dedicated.
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Grace Baptist celebrates 30th anniversary
The Rev. Joe Mullins and Building Committee member David Allman prepare to cut a ribbon marking the 30th anniversary of Chamber member Grace Baptist Church in Mount Holly and the completion of a new education wing and fellowship hall building. The congregation at 300 Westland Farm Road celebrated Sunday, Oct. 3, and the Chamber participated in the ceremony. Ken and Colleen Hodges (left of the ribbon) and Jerry and Linda Fisher (right) have been members since the church was founded. For more information go to www.gracebaptistfamily.org.
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September 23, 2010
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Joe and Jan DePriest enjoy H&M Deli's food; owner Megan Kanal at right.
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Autumn Uncorked A Big Success
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Thanks to everyone who helped make our first Autumn Uncorked Wine & Food Festival and Business Expo a tremendous success at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Plan now to be a sponsor, business exhibitor or guest next year. |
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THANK YOU, MAJOR SPONSORS
First National Bank
PSNC Energy
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Creative Solutions
THANK YOU, BUSINESS EXHIBITORS
Allison Love's Fine Jewelry
Bell Tower Construction
Bruce Julian Clothier
Carolina Computer Solutions
Center Street Tavern
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
CommunityOne Bank
Copper's Wine Cellar
Creative Solutions
Creative Travel
Curves of Belmont & Mount Holly
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Edward Jones Investments
Farm Bureau Insurance
First National Bank
H&M Deli
Image Gallery Studios
Million Dollar Dog
Montcross Area Chamber
PSNC Energy
Rocks Entertainment Magazine
Salon 202
Scott Farmer Real Estate
The Frame & Art Gallery
The Villa At Water's Edge
Things Remembered Custom Framing ... And So Much More
Waldensian Heritage Wines
Water's Edge Town Homes
THANK YOU, AUTUMN UNCORKED COMMITTEE
Greg Garrison
Carrie Roberts
Adam Dunn
Teresa Rankin
AND THANK YOU TO MORE THAN 200 GUESTS
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August 30, 2010
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Small business issues forum
N.C. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton met with more than 70 owners and managers of small businesses in Gaston County on Aug. 30, 2010, at a forum to address issues impacting their success. The forum was presented by the Gaston County Economic Development Commission in partnership with the Montcross Area Chamber, Gaston Regional Chamber, Bessemer City Area Chamber and Cherryville Chamber. N.C. Commissioner for Small Business Scott Daugherty also spoke at the forum.
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August 29, 2010
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Forest Pointe dedication
Three services, a block party and a Chamber ribbon-cutting marked the dedication of new administrative offices for Forest Pointe Church on Aug. 29, 2010. The church, which meets regurlarly at the Stowe Family YMCA, recently bought the former McKenney Chrysler Jeep Dodge property on Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont. Future plans call for a worship center to be built on the site. In the photo, senior pastor Ray Hadee and his wife Andrea cut the ribbon, with church member and Chamber board member Marc Burns of Carolina Computer Solutions holding the ribbon at left.
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August 24, 2010
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Friends Sports Bar & Grill opens
Owners Tim and Cindy Landwehr cut a ribbon during a grand opening celebration at their new Friends Sports Bar & Grill in Belmont. Montcross Area Chamber members turned out in large numbers for the reception. In comments to the group, Tim Landwehr thanked other area restaurant owners for their cooperation in his new venture and pointed out that Friends has small and large group meeting space on the second floor in The Loft. Friends is at 16 N. Main Street in downtown Belmont. In the photo, front row, from left, are Chamber Board Chairman Edward Lunsford of First National Bank, Sherri Hedgepeth of the Gaston Gazette, Cindy and Tim Landwehr, and Chamber Chair-Elect Julie Roper of PSNC Energy. For more information on Friends, call 704-825-1401 or visit www.friendssportsbarandgrill.net.
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August 19, 2010
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Salon 202 Grand Opening
Owners Pamela Baxter (left) and Kecia Davis, along with Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley, cut a ribbon at the grand opening of Salon 202 in Cramer Marketplace shopping center. They're joined in the photo by staff members and friends. The Montcross Area Chamber helped celebrate the occasion at a reception. Holding the ribbon are John Greenwell of International Minute Press (left) and Chamber board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial.
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August 11, 2010
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Partnership for Children has new address
Board and staff members of the Partnershuip for Children of Gaston and Lincoln Counties, along with representatives of the Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chambers of Commerce, celebrated new offices for the Partnership Wednesday. Executive Director Steve Eaton is shown cutting the ribbon. The PFC now occupies a floor of the Roechling Building at 120 Roechling St. in Dallas. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
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August 9, 2010
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Sake Express opens in Belmont
A third Gaston County location of Sake Express opened in Belmont with a ribbon-cutting and reception coordinated by the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce. The new Japanese steakhouse and seafood restaurant is at 675 Park St., Belmont, in the Abbey Plaza Shopping Center. Sake Express also has restaurants in Mount Holly and Gastonia. In the photo, owners Lisa Trinh and Linda Tran are cutting the ribbon with family members and staff members. From the left, are Chamber board member Todd Van Der Meid of LPL Financial, Christie Ngo, Gail Chittamath, Nhi Do, John Babel, Phat Nguyen (seated), Lisa Trinh, Linda Tran, Nga Tran holding Kaylyna, Dalla Vang, Cassie Whisnant, Jocelyn Dominguez and Belmont Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Martin. The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. For more information, call 704-461-0400.
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July 22, 2010
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107 was the official count of Chamber attendance at Grizzlies event.
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Networking With The Grizzlies
The temperature was just under 100, but the turnout of Chamber members and friends was well over when the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted "Networking After Work." In the photo above, Grizzlies GM Jesse Cole (center in black shirt) celebrates with Chamber members. In the photo below, are Todd and Noelle Van Der Meid of LPL Financial, Darryl Warren of Rocks Magazine and Ralph Dickson of Belmont Riverside Complex.
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July 8, 2010
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Tara Pellegrino cuts ribbon at Million Dollar Dog.
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Million Dollar Dog grand opening Montcross Area Chamber members and friends (human and canine) helped celebrate the grand opening of Million Dollar Dog at 7206 Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont on July 8. After operating for four years from her home, owner Tara Pellegrino and her staff are excited about their large new facility that includes stations for self-service dog washes and even a dog-free zone where children can wait while their pets are groomed. In the photo, Tara has just cut the ribbon. Also in the photo are, from left, Chamber Chair-elect Julie Roper of PSNC Energy, Chamber Chair Edward Lunsford of First National Bank, Chamber President Ted Hall, and from Million Dollar Dog, Melissa Barnette, Laura Nichols, Jennifer Evans, Tara Pellegrino, Laura Pennington, Christina Dalamangas, Kat Rathbun, Nicole Whitner, and Drew Jones of Eulitt & Jones Financial Services. For more information on Million Dollar Dog, call 704-266-4137 or visit www.milliondollardoginc.com.
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June 17, 2010
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5th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
That's Stanley Mayor Chad Brown holding the first-place team trophy presented during the awards dinner at the 5th Annual Montcross Area Chamber Golf Classic Thursday, June 17, at Pine Island Country Club. Close to a hundred golfers, more than 80 sponsors and donors and dozens of volunteers made the tournament another spectacular success under the leadership of volunteer director Greg Garrison of Belmont Flooring & Design Center. Thanks to tournament photography sponsor Rodney Wallin of Rocks Magazine for this and other photos.
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Thank You
Tournament Sponsors
Hillbilly's BBQ
Flagsticks
Carolinas Rehabilitation
Awards Reception & Networking After Golf
SEU Promotions
Eagle
Titan Fabrication
Putting Contest
First National Bank
Players' Lunch
Wal-Mart of Belmont
Birdie
Carolinas Rehabilitation
Goody Bags
BB&T - Belmont
Scoreboard
McDonalds - Stanton Enterprises
Beverage Cart
Chick-fil-A of Belmont
Driving Range
Alan Cloninger
Longest Drive
Alan Cloninger
Closest To Pin
Hole Sponsors
The Image Gallery
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
Hampton Inn - Belmont @ Montcross
CaroMont Health
Creative Solutions
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
Mount Holly Gun & Pawn
Titan Fabrication
LPL Financial
Wholesale Flooring
Allison Love's Fine Jewelry
Belmont Flooring & Design Center
SEU Promotions
Rocks Magazine
Riverbend Family Medicine
Eastridge Family Medicine
Riverwood Medical Associates
The Gaston Gazette
Edward Jones Investments - Don Hartsoe
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Thank You
Team Sponsors
BB&T of Belmont
Hillbilly's BBQ
Mount Holly
Gun & Pawn
Carolinas Rehabilitation
Mount Holly
Wachovia
A Wells Fargo Company (2)
Wal-Mart of Belmont
Carolinas Healthcare System Management
Duke Energy (2)
Belmont Limousine & Sedan
Alan Cloninger
Lawngevity Landscape & Maintenance
McDonalds - Stanton Enterprises
Citizens South Bank
Perrigo Heating & Cooling
Chad Brown
Choice USA
321 Equipment Company
Individual Teams
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June 6, 2010
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Chamber members attend free workshop on delinquent accounts.
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You Owe Me Big Time
Montcross Area Chamber members met to learn methods for better management of their delinquent accounts in a workshop titled "You Owe Me Big Time." The seminar was coordinated for the Chamber through the Small Business Center at Gaston College and present free to members. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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June 5, 2010
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Personal training health club open in East Belmont.
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Live Fit Health Club Open
Owner Jonathan Logan and his wife Amitria cut a ribbon on June 5, 2010, to open their Live Fit Health Club at 341 E. Catawba St. in East Belmont. Live Fit features the services of personal trainers and is a new member of the Montcross Area Chamber. In the photo are members of the staff at Live Fit and members of the Logan family. For more information call 704-461-8667, or visit www.livefithealthclub.com. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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May 13, 2010
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Reception sponsors on patio of new Belmont Village home.
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Networking Reception at Belmont Village
Chamber members and friends came out in large numbers on May 13 for "Networking After Work" at the Belmont Village new homes community on Mellon Road. Business networking, spectacular food and drinks and tours of two beauticul new homes were highlights of the evening. Sponsors were Cottage Keepers, Realtor Greg Cline, Creative Solutions and Carey Roberts Designs. In the photo (from left) are Shannon Thomas, Allison Brown and Brad Thomas of Creative Solutions, Carey Roberts of Carey Roberts Designs and Timothy Roberts and Greg Cline of Cottage Keepers.
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May 6, 2010
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Cover of 2010 Chamber Welcome Magazine.
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2010 Welcome Magazine Published
A record-breaking 60-page Welcome & Newcomer Magazine was published today by the Montcross Area Chamber. The full-color magazine, featuring articles and information on all eastern Gaston towns, includes advertisements from 55 Chamber members. The cover features a photo of Roger and Candace Edwards and their children Brianna and Allan aboard the 70-ton locomotive parked beside the former P&N Railroad depot in downtown Belmont. Debbie House of the Biz Well Corporation produced the publication, with Tom House in charge of sales. The magazines will be distributed free throughout the next 12 months to visitors and newcomers in the area. Copies are available at all advertisers, at city halls in eastern Gaston, at the Gaston County Visitor Center and at the Chamber office.
CLICK HERE to see online the complete publication.
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April 22, 2010
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Reflection Pointe HOA President Neil Brennan addresses Chamber group.
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Networking Reception at Reflection Pointe
About 100 Chamber members and friends learned about the custom homes, and wooded, lake-view and waterfront lots at Reflection Pointe on Lake Wylie during a Montcross Area Chamber “Networking After Work” reception on Thursday, April 22. Reflection Pointe Homeowners Association hosted the event in the spacious clubhouse and pool complex at the gated community at the tip of the South Point peninsula in Belmont. Neil Brennan, president of the Homeowners Association, talked about the amenities of Reflection Pointe and invited participants to tour the development, which now has more than 50 custom homes by award-winning builders. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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April 10, 2010
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Drawing of future restaurant planned at Tailrace Marina.
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Tailrace Marina open in Mount Holly
The long-awaited Tailrace Marina, adjacent to the Riverfront Community off Tuckaseege Road in Mount Holly, celebrated its grand opening on April 10-11. The marina features 191 open and covered boat slips ranging from 20 to 28 feet. Kayak and canoe rentals at the marina are available through NC Flatwater Outfitters. Construction is set to begin on a ships store and tavern, and long-range plans call for a restaurant (see photo above). In the photo below, Bob Wilson, owner of Tailrace Marina, and Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough cut a ribbon during the grand opening ceremony. For more information, call 704-663-3478 or visit www.tailracemarina.com. (Montcross Area Chamber photos.)
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Marina owner Bob Wilson (left) and Mount Holly Mayor Brian Hough cut ribbon.
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March 27, 2010
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Tammy Taylor Interiors opens in Cramerton
Owner Tammy Taylor and her husband Josh cut a ribbon to mark the opening of Tammy Taylor Interiors on Front Street in Cramerton. A large crowd of clients, family, friends and Chamber members were on hand for the ceremony. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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March 25, 2010
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Networking at Carillon Assisted Living
Carillon Assisted Living Executive Director Zerina Francum (third from left) celebrated her retirement during a Chamber Networking After Work reception at the facility on Cramer Mountain Road. She has guided the facility from more than 10 years, almost from the opening of the senior care center. Zerina is shown here surounded by her staff during the Chamber event. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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March 25, 2010
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Catawba River District & ReVenture Park
About 100 Chamber members and friends attended a lunch program recently at the East Campus of Gaston College on the new Catawba River District and the planned ReVenture Energy Park. The district is a voluntary certification program aimed at encouraging environmentally responsible residential and commercial development along the Catawba River in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties. Reventure Park is a 667-acre site off Highway 27 near Mount Holly where a group is working to create more than 1,000 green technology jobs in renewable energy businesses. Learn more at: www.CatawbaRiverDistrict.com and www.ForsiteDevelopment.com.
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Tom McKittrick, Edward Lunsford, Bill Daleure and Rusty Rozzelle.
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Three speakers at the Chamber Community Forum lunch are shown here with Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Edward Lunsford of First National Bank (2nd from left). With him are (from left) Tom McKittrick, president of Forsite Development, which is developing the ReVenture Park; Bill Daleure, a vice president of the Crosland Corporation and president of the Catawba River District; and Rusty Rozzelle, a member of the CRD Executive Committee, who works for the Mecklenburg County Department of Land Use and Environmental Services. (Photos for the Chamber by Rodney Wallin of Rocks Magazine.)
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March 9, 2010
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EDC Executive Director Donny Hicks addresses Chamber Board.
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Chamber Board backs incentives
The Montcross Area Chamber Board of Directors adopted a resolution urging legislators to extend incentives that are important to helping counties such as Gaston attract and retain industry. Without legislative action, the incentive plan would soon expire. Gaston County Economic Development Director Donny Hicks spoke to the Chamber Board before the vote about the importance of the General Assembly extending the life of the incentive plan. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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February 12, 2010
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XTREME Networking
Anne Finke of Allen Tate Realtors and Ray Hardy, senior pastor at Forest Pointe Church, learn about each other's work during a Chamber session of XTREME Networking, a fast-paced program designed to allow members to make multiple business connections in a short time. Chamber members have reported making sales totaling thousands of dollars because of contacts made during XTREME Networking. The program is conducted bi-monthly at the Holiday Inn Express Belmont-Mount Holly from 7:30 until 9 a.m. Watch the Chamber calendar for the next session. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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February 9, 2010
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Taxco Mexican Grill open in Belmont
Taxco Mexican Grill celebrated its grand opening in Belmont with Montcross Area Chamber members and friends and a ribbon-cutting recently. Cutting the ribbon is restaurant owner Alberto Garcia and four staff members. Also shown, from left, are Chamber VP Teresa Rankin, Bryan Dalton of 321 Equipment Company, Sherri Hedgepeth of the Gaston Gazette, Domenic Campanile of Bell Tower Construction, Bill Knott of Lennar Homes, Dave Charzewski of Cramerton, Beth Wallin of Rocks Magazine, Jodi Flowers of Belmont Flooring and Design Center, Chamber Board Chair Eddie Lunsford of First National Bank and Greg Garrison of Belmont Flooring. Taxco Mexican Grill is at 6418 Wilkinson Boulevard in the Main Street Crossing Shopping Center. For more information, call 704-825-2108, or go to www.TaxcoMexicanGrill.com.
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February 6, 2010
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Chamber's web video debuts
The Montcross Area Chamber's first web video went live today at www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com. The short video describing services and programs members can receive by investing in Chamber membership was produced by Marc Burns of Carolina Computer Solutions. to see the video. CLICK HERE to see the video.
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January 29, 2010
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50th Anniversary Special Section
Today's edition of the Gaston Gazette included a Montcross Area Chamber 50th anniversary special section and membership directory, which was delivered to more than 30,000 readers. The section included articles on 11 charter members of the Chamber, who were honored at the annual banquet as 2010 Businesses of the Year. Chamber President Ted Hall said the directory, containing contact information for all member businesses, represents a tremendous benefit to members as the guides serve as convenient references for consumers looking for products and services throughout the year.
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January 28, 2010
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Clyde R. Deitz and Elizabeth Atterberry honored at 50th anniversary banquet.
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Chamber celebrates 50th anniversary
The Montcross Area Chamber celebrated 50 years of service on Jan. 28, 2010, with an annual banquet gala at Cramer Mountain Country Club. Eleven charter member businesses, which have been in the Chamber since it was formed in 1960, were honored as Businesses of The Year. Clyde Deitz, who served as the Chamber's second president in 1961, was honored with a special Presidential Service Award. And Elizabeth Atterberry, who volunteers for the Chamber and many other local service groups, received the coveted Citizen of the Year Award. Edward G., Lunsford of First National Bank was installed as Chairman of the Chamber Board for 2010, succeeding outgoing chairman Bryan Dalton of 321 Equipment Company.
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2010 Board Chair Edward G. Lunsford (left) presents award to 2009 Chair Bryan Dalton.
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January 19, 2010
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Moonflower Massage opens in Belmont
Donnelle Gaston cuts a ribbon to open Moonflower Massage in the Gregory Chiropractic Center Building on N. Central Avenue in Belmont. Chamber officers and other Chamber members attended a grand opening reception and ribbon-cutting to mark the occcasion. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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January 10, 2010
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Chamber arranged for eastern Gaston mayors to meet with U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick.
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Mayors meet with U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick
As the new year began, the Chamber arranged for eastern Gaston mayors to meet privately with U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick in an information sharing session at the Gaston County Economic Development Commission office. The mayors expressed concern about revenue issues due to the recession and especially about the ability of the towns to meet rapidly growing utility and infrastructure needs in eastern Gaston County. In the photo, from left, are: Mount Holly Mayor Brian Hough, Rep. Myrick, Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce, Lowell Mayor Judy Horne, McAdenville Mayor Farrell Buchanan and Stanley Mayor Chad Brown. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
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January 7, 2010
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Six eastern Gaston mayors discuss issues at Chamber forum.
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Mayors' Forum in Mount Holly
The mayors of all six eastern Gaston towns appeared together at a forum presented by the Montcross Area Chamber to discuss challenges and opportunities for their cities on Jan. 7, 2010, at City Cafe in Mount Holly. More than 100 business and community leaders were on hand for the program. In the photo, from left, are: McAdenville Mayor Farrell Buchanan, Belmont Mayor Richard Boyce, Stanley Mayor Chad Brown, Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley, Lowell Mayor Judy Horne, Mount Holly Mayor Brian Hough and Chamber President Ted Hall. (Photo by Rodney Wallin of Rocks Magazine.)
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January 6, 2010
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Wilbert Plastic Services CEO Greg Botner at press conference.
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Wilbert Plastic Moving HQ to Belmont
Greg Botner, CEO of Wilbert Plastic Services, announces the company, which already operates a manufacturing plant in the Oaks Business Park, also will relocate its corporate headquarters here. The announcement was made at a press conference arranged by Gaston County Economic Development Commission at Cramer Mountain Country Club. (Montcross Area Chamber photo.)
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