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THE CHAMBER CHATTERIssue 7 August Volume 4
Back to School …. Back to Business Basics!
This time of year is a great time to get back to basics. You started the year with newgoals. Where do you stand with those plans and goals today? Businesses shouldre-evaluate every quarter to make sure you stay on track that progress is being made.
Your business plan is a living, breathing document that should change and grow withyour business. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of writing their plan and neverrevisiting it. Does your plan include detailed steps to obtain each goal?
Are all eyes on you? In this economy, finding ways to ensure that you are visible is im-portant. In our recent Chamber Survey where results will be shared soon, Website,Email, and Word of Mouth are considered the top three effective marketing/advertisingfor business. There are many opportunities out there now such as Facebook, Twitter,Chamber Hot Deals, with little or no cost to your company. Word of Mouth andNetworking are as important as ever. It is the most economical way to get your namecirculating in the business community.
Does your plan involve Expansions, Improvements, or new Innovations? Being Creativeproduces excitement and helps you stand out in your industry with the smallest newidea.
Is it convenient to do business with your company? Look at ways to improve thecustomer experience of doing business with you. Your clients/customers should be thefocus.
Finally what is your mission? Ensure that all plans, goals and actions go back to supportthat mission.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
October 27, 2011 JEEM FARMS5:30-7:00pm 129 Quesinberry Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
November 3, 2011 Cooke Rentals5:30–7:00pm 825 West Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
November 17, 2011 Hampton Inn of Mount Airy5:30-7:00pm 2029 Rockford Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Business ExpoOctober 6th-7th BizFestCelebrating Business & Mount Airy High SchoolInnovation in Surry County Common Area & Gymnasium
BUSINESS ACADEMYSecond Tuesday of the Month 8:30 – 10:00AMSeptember 13, October 11, and November 8.Holiday Inn Express & Suites
OUTINGS
September 2, 2011 Winston-Salem DASH GAME6:00pm $25 each B&T BallparkGame, Cap, Ticket and Food Winston-Salem, NC 27101
September 8, 2011 10th Annual Chairman’s Cup11:30 lunch Golf Outing1:00pm Tee Time Cross Creek Country Club
1129 Greenhill Road
December 8th Chair Affair5:30 pm Sponsor Reception Cross Creek Country Club6:00 – 7:00 Chamber Silent Auction
RIBBON CUTTINGS
September 30, 2011 Surry Telephone Membership2:00pm 1409 Edgewood Drive
October 10, 2011 Mayberry Solar Farm3:00pm Waste Water Treatment Plant Road
CANDIDATES FORUMTuesday October 4th, 20116:30 pmAndy Griffith Playhouse
8 DAYS * 8 MEALS * FLIGHT INCLUDED
Double $2,299 per personSingle $2599 per personTriple $ 2269 per person
DEPOSITDEADLINE
OCTOBER 10TH !
Call or email for more info:Linda Anderson at
Welcome NEW Chamber Members
Springleaf Financial Services – Located at 2133 Rockford Street, Suite 700 Mount Airy, NC27030. Phone 336-789-5003 or visit www.SpringleafFinancial.com.
Established in 1920 Springleaf Financial Services provides a variety of financing options andface-to-face service. Springleaf customers get financing that fits their budget, fast service andpersonal support for the period of their loan. Branch Manager is Russ Lambert and DistrictManager is Rhonda Puckett.
Lending made personal…….
Springleaf Financial Services2133 Rockford Street, Suite 700
(Forrest Oaks Shopping Center Highway#601/Rockford Street)336-789-5003
www.SringleafFinancial.com
Group3 Real Estate, LLC –Located at 304 East Independence Blvd., Suite 101 Mount Airy, NC27030. Phone 336-719-2999, Fax 336-719-2998 or Mobile 336-710-0472. Established June 2011,Group3 Real Estate, LLC delivers a higher level of confidence when buying or selling real estate.For additional information visit www.group3realestate.com.
Manager of Group3 Real Estate, LLC is Steve Yokeley- Broker and Part Owner. Steve is joinedby Vernon Luffman - Broker and Part Owner and Janet Stewart - Broker and Part Owner.Are you looking to downsize or are you looking for something larger? Call Group3 Real Estate,three experienced real estate professionals are looking forward to serving you and the citizens ofthis area.
Group3 Real Estate, LLC304 East Independence Blvd., Suite 101
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-719-2999
www.group3realestate.com.
Welcome NEW Chamber Members
Interlam Corp. - Located at 391 Hickory Street Mount Airy, NC 27030. Phone 336-786-6254, websitewww.interlam-design.com. Owner is Catherine Myers-Eckenrod.
Established in 1987 Interlam manufacturers high end architectural panels and screens with intriguingsurface materials.
Unique products for interior and exterior use- FSC and LEED certified panels in several forms - ArtDiffusion sculpted MDF (The Art Diffusion line by Interlam consists of 195 different patterns. Thesepatterns are three dimensional CNC carved designs with numerous finish options and multiple corechoices ranging from acrylic to eco friendly MDF), Elements and Screens can be used as wall panels,partitions, ceilings, columns, etc. Mirage 3-D textured panels, Micro-thin Slate stone veneer, Valchromatthrough-color MDF, and 3-Diculous holographic panels. In addition, Interlam recently added acomprehensive line of real wood veneers and hand carved stones to their product offering.
A truly unique, dramatic accent to your home or office that will be a conversation piece for years tocome!
Interlam Corp.391 Hickory Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-786-6254
www.interlam-design.com
Maurices – Located at 90 Mayberry Mall Mount Airy, NC 27030. Phone 336-789-6210 or visitwww.maurices.com. Local Store Manager is Sharona Bedsaul and National New Market Branding Leadis Krisite Blackgrave.
What started in 1931 as a small women’s fashion shop in Duluth, Minnesota, has grown to over 750stores in 44 states across the country. Maurices is the leading small town specialty store and authorityfor the savvy, fashion conscious female with a twenty-something attitude. Maurice styles are inspired bythe girl in everyone, in every size. Open daily during mall hours.
Maurices90 Mayberry Mall
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-789-6210
www.maurices.com
Welcome NEW Chamber Members
Representative Sarah Stevens – Stevens Local Office is located at 1835 Westfield RoadMount Airy, NC 27030. Phone 336-786-5444, Mobile 336-755-6971.
North Carolina Representative Stevens can also be reached at: [email protected] bymail: North Carolina House of Representatives 300 North Salisbury Street, Room 416A Raleigh,NC 27603-5925 or by phone: 919-715-1883.Representative Stevens is serving her second term in the House of Representatives and is anAttorney.
Cathy Stevens serves as Campaign Manager and Kathy Chilton serves as Treasurer.Representative Stevens represents Surry and Alleghany Counties in District 90.
Representative Sarah Stevens1835 Westfield Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-786-5444
Cascade Highlands Tourism Association -Located at 118 Hamby Road, Suite 342 Dobson,NC 27017. Phone 336-401-8395 and visit the website at www.trueblueridge.org. ExecutiveDirector - Brandon McCann and Director of Membership – Laura Virto.
The Cascade Highlands Tourism Association is a consortium of northwest NC and southwestVA. The association works with neighboring counties to promote tourism and provide mediarelations, coop marketing and educational opportunities. Established in 2005, the CascadeHighlands Tourism Association currently includes North Carolina counties of Alleghany, Stokes,Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin and the Virginia counties of Carroll and Grayson. The city of Galax,which has its own jurisdiction, is also a member.
Spanning across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Cascade Highlands is a gateway to relaxation,adventure, and history. Tour one of the world-class wineries, tap your toes at a traditional musicfestival, or envelop yourself in beauty of some of the most magnificent scenery in the world,you'll find it here in a Blue Ridge Mountain escape.
Cascade Highlands Tourism Association118 Hamby Road, Suite 342
Dobson, NC 27017336-401-8395
www.trueblueridge.org
Home Instead Senior Care Holds Ribbon Cutting
The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Home Instead Senior Care locatedat 172 West Independence Boulevard in Mount Airy was held on June 24,
2011. Mount Airy Mayor Deborah Cochran and City Manager Barbara Jonesjoined Michael Goodman, Franchise Owner and Van Lankford Office Managerfor the Ribbon Cutting. Over fifty Chamber Members and Guests were on hand
to celebrate the opening of the local Home Instead Senior Care Office.Afterwards everyone was invited inside for refreshments and to tour the office.
Home Instead Senior Care understands the importance of home.There are many things that make home special, but it’s the comfort and
confidence we enjoy in living at home that’s important. The Home InsteadSenior Care staff provides assistance with those daily activities that aren't as
easy as they used to be. Home Instead Senior Care offers a variety of servicesfrom Companionship, to Home Helper, and Personal Services that best suit the
client’s interests, activities, and needs. Let Home Instead Senior Care beginhelping your loved one today.
Home Instead Senior Care172 West Independence Boulevard
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-789-4472
www.homeinstead.com/645
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at Wyatt’s Trading Post
Wyatt’s Trading Post moved into a new location atSuite 600, 701 West Pine Street and celebratedwith a Ribbon Cutting on June 24, 2011. Inconjunction with the new location a Big GrandOpening Event began the following day featuring aSpecial Signing by David Miller and his excitingnew collection of Pozy Bears. Owner, MelissaWyatt was so excited about the new location of herstore that is now visible from the street and thespecial signing by renowned artist David Miller.The store looked exceptional and was so invitingwith collections of merchandise at everyone’s eyelevel!
What a “flare” Melissa and her staff have fordecorating! Wyatt’s Trading Post was full of beautiful Home décor merchandise like YankeeCandles, Western Décor, Primitives, Antiques, and the unique lines of Collectibles like WillowTree, Boyds and Jim Shore, just to mention a few. Melissa, husband Mark and staff invitedeveryone inside Wyatt’s for refreshments and cake following the Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Wyatt’s Trading Post is open Monday through Friday 10:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00amuntil 5:00pm, closed on Sunday.
Wyatt’s Trading Post carries this areas most unique assortment of gifts, collectibles, & homedecor. Priding themselves on exceptional customer service, ensuring the customer remainsthe #1 priority. Melissa invites you to browse Wyatt’s online site, or come by and visit the retailstore.
Whatever your preference, Wyatt’s Trading Post aims to please!
Wyatt’s Trading Post701 West Pine Street
Suite 600Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-7700www.wyattstradingpost.com
Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor Holds Ribbon Cutting
The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremonyfor Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlorlocated at 225 Market Street inhistoric downtown Mount Airy washeld on Friday July 15, 2011. MountAiry Mayor Deborah Cochran, CityCommissioner Dean Brown, CityCommunity Development DirectorMartin Collins and Owners, Kenny andLoretta Eaton cut the Ribbon before acrowd of forty Chamber Members andGuests anxiously awaiting a chance totry, “The BEST Hotdog in Town”!
Owners, Kenny and Loretta Eatonopened the Otis Campbell’s HotdogParlor on June 25, 2011 in the newly renovated store front at the corner of Franklin and Market Streets; across thestreet from the public parking lot. Owner, Kenny Eaton said Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor would not have beenpossible without the help of Gene Rees, Jason Tate and Jack Fletcher!
Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor is open Monday through Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm and during special events.The menu is simple; hotdogs with homemade chili made fresh daily from an old family recipe! Add your choice ofrelish, ketchup, mustard, slaw and onion…all hotdogs $2.00. A variety of potato chips $1.00, drinks $.85, andwater $.75.
Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor has spacious table seating for guests as well as an awesome counter with barstoolswhere the views extend the length of Market Street.Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor invites you stay awhile… enjoy a game of pool with your friends at the table in theback. Owner Kenny Eaton also a musician has plans to include local live entertainment in the very near future.
In a hurry try the Take Out Special ..…12 hotdogs $20.00 or 12 hotdogs, 2 liter drink and large bag of potato chipsfor $25.00. Call ahead to place your take out order!
Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor is a perfect addition to the dining available in downtown Mount Airy! Come by andtaste THE BEST HOTDOG IN TOWN!
Otis Campbell’s Hotdog Parlor225 Market Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-719-7878
Chamber Surprise Patrol Visits Town & Country Realty andConstruction
The Greater Mount Airy Chamber Surprise Patrol paidan unannounced visit to Town & Country Realty andConstruction on July 19, 2011. Carrying balloons,candy and cookies the Chamber Surprise Patrolentered the main office where Real Estate Broker,Allan Johnson quickly greeted the group. Allan waskind enough to share some of the history of Town &Country Realty and Construction with us. Real EstateBroker and Accounting Manager Libby Lovill arrivedand joined us in a large office area where we lookedat some of the different home designs that Town &Country Construction had built.
Town & Country Realty is this area’s oldest Real Estate Company with an office inthe downtown area in the 1960’s. Home Construction became a fast growingsegment of the business. At one time over 100 homes a year were being built byTown & Country in Yadkin, Forsyth, Stokes and Surry County. Robert J. Lovill III isthe third generation of Lovill’s to operate Town & Country Real Estate. Brokers;Allison Johnson, Allan Johnson, Virginia Midkiff and Jimmy Hazel are ready to helpyou find the perfect home…..give them a call today!
Town & Country Realty and Construction have been Chamber Members for over 35years!
Town & Country Realty and Construction660 West Lebanon Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030336-786-2115
www.TandCRealty.net
Round Peak Vineyards HostsChamber Business After Hours Event
Round Peak Vineyards hosted a Chamber BusinessAfter Hours event on Friday July 29, 2011..... Aperfect way to end a busy week! Ken Gulaian andwife Kari Heerdt, owners of Round Peak welcomed alarge crowd of Chamber Members and Guests totheir beautiful vineyard. Guests were invited to awine tasting held underneath the large verandawhich overlooks the vineyards and the scenic viewsof the mountain. Ken, Kari and the staff weregracious hosts and everyone had a wonderful time!
Round Peak Vineyards is located in the Yadkin
Valley AVA, sitting at 1300 ft. in elevation in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains; with 12 acres
of vineyards producing 8 French and Italian varietals.
All award-winning wines are estate bottled, using
only the grapes grown in the vineyard. Open Daily
for tours and tastings and is a Pet-friendly winery.
Bring a picnic or choose from one of Round Peaks.
Bring your bike and ride in the foothills then relax
with a bottle of wine or one of the craft beers now available.
For a unique experience join Round Peak for the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival SaturdaySeptember 24th, 9am-6pm.Help the Round Peak staff pick grapes then make wine. A greatchance to see every aspect of the harvest, from picking grapes to de-stemming, crushing,and adding the yeast to the mush. Picking starts at 9am.
Experience Round Peak Vineyards
Round Peak Vineyards765 Round Peak Church
RoadMount Airy, NC 27030
336-352-5595www.roundpeak.com
Mount Airy's Carolina Environmental Contracting Celebrates 20 Years in Civil Contracting Services
Carolina Environmental Contracting (CEC) is proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary as an industry leaderin civil contracting services. Founded by Joanne Cheatham in 1991, CEC has earned a proven reputationfor responding rapidly and professionally to the changing needs of erosion control on commercial construc-tion sites.
Despite challenging economic times, Carolina Environmental Contracting (CEC) is proudly celebrating its20th anniversary as an industry leader in civil contracting services. Building on their initial success of sedi-ment control fence installation, CEC has significantly expanded its services to tackle almost any environ-mental demand on commercial construction projects.
Founded by Joanne Cheatham in 1991, CEC has earned a proven reputation for responding rapidly andprofessionally to the changing needs of erosion control on commercial construction sites. CEC provides awide and expanding range of civil contracting services including installation of extensive sediment controlsystems, stream restoration, wetland development, vegetation establishment, and fence construction.Cheatham credits her team of experienced and dedicated employees, many of whom have been with herfor more than 10 years, for her company’s success and growth.
“Our employees made the difference from the very start,” she said from her Mount Airy, NC office. “I amproud to say that we have maintained a committed team that goes beyond the obvious to find the bestpossible solution while always identifying the most time and cost effective approaches to environmentalissues we encounter everyday on large construction sites.”
CEC continues to serve the commercial construction industry through installation of sediment controlmeasures but has expanded by successfully tackling new challenges and installations designed to complywith ever changing environmental regulations and conditions on construction sites, Cheatham says.
“Although we still take on smaller projects, in the last few years we have handled much more challengingsites,” said Cheatham. CEC is currently working on a $1.3 million contract with Wake County’s WesternWake Expressway project developed by the NC Turnpike Authority. The expressway is the first US toll roadsystem designed and built to utilize an all-electronic toll collection system. CEC is involved in many otherprojects. CEC is a licensed contractor in both North and South Carolina and has a clear understanding ofthe deadlines, budgets, and environmental regulations encountered on large commercial construction pro-jects. Earning the prestigious AGC Pinnacle Award in 2007 for the best subcontractor was a clear affirma-tion by the industry of both the quality of CEC’s work and the strong caliber of service they provide.
Carolina Environmental Contracting’s reputation is built on reliable and responsible employees with a stead-fast dedication to quality of work and high caliber, turnkey commercial construction partnerships. CEC’scommitment to each project allows contractors to focus on their specialties and to rely on CEC not only forerosion control but to handle other environmental challenges and regulations as well.
Cheatham says it this way, “We know dirt.”
150 Pine Ridge Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030www.carolinaenvironmentalcontracting.com
336-320-3849
In the month of July 2011 theStaff greeted 7,268 Visitors at the
Mount Airy Visitors Center.
The Top 10 states mostrepresented by the visitors
include: NC, FL, VA, GA, OH,TN, SC, WV, KY and PA. The staff
greeted International visitors inJuly 2011 from Sweden,
Canada, Scotland, Russia,England, Holland, Germany,Mexico, South Africa, South
America, Peru, Iran, Japan, China,Austria, Poland, and the Virgin
Islands. Canada had over 33visitors in the month of July 2011.
When visitors were askedhow they heard about
Mount Airy and where theyfound out information the
top responses included: TheAndy Griffith Show,
Internet, Word of Mouth,www.visitmayberry.comwebsite, TV Advertise-
ment, Return visitor,magazine article,
newspaper article, BlueRidge Parkway guidebook,
Hwy 52 Billboard, AAATourbook, Oprah
Magazine, and Blue RidgeParkway Directory.
Surry County sees increasein visitor spending!
Out of 100 North Carolinacounties, Surry County was one of13 that saw a double digit increasein visitor spending. In a study just
released, in 2010 Surry Countytook in $95 million in visitor
spending, which is an increase of8.1 percent over 2009.
Betty Ann Collins - PresidentEmail: [email protected]
786-6116 Extension 6
Tanya Taylor- Membership and Communication DirectorEmail: [email protected]
786-6116 Extension 4
Renae Shaffer - Finance DirectorEmail: [email protected]
786-6116 Extension 8
Jessica Icenhour - Tourism DirectorEmail: [email protected]
786-6116 Extension 3
Yvonne Nichols - Autumn Leaves Festival DirectorEmail: [email protected]
786-6116 Extension 5
200 N. Main St. Mount
Airy, N.C. 27030
336-786-6116 Main
336-786-1488 Fax
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The Mission of the
Greater Mount Airy
Chamber of
Commerce is to
advance, promote and
encourage successful
business growth for
our members.
SupportingLOCAL businessesand Chamber Mem-bers F1R$T, keeps58% more of yourdollars and jobs in
ourcommunity
strengthening ourlocal economy!
