Business After Hours will be held at Stardust Cellars & Taproom on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30-7PM.
“Creative Marketing to Boost Your Small Business”
Dr. Barnsley Brown will be speaking at the next Business Topics @ 12 on September 7 at 12PM on the topic of “Creative Marketing to Boost Your Small Business”
Ribbon Cuttings
Blue Ridge Tranquility Center
Blue Ridge Tranquility Center recently celebrated a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 12. Stop by Blue Ridge Tranquility Center and join an upcoming yoga class,
421 Pawn Shop
421 Pawn Shop recently celebrated a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 13. Stop by 421 Pawn Shop and view all of their inventory.
Anchor Ridge Ministries
Anchor Ridge recently celebrated a ribbon cutting on May 24. Anchor Ridge accepts donations and has a number of volunteer opportunities.
Business Topics @ 12 with speaker Dr. Michael Barbera was held on Wednesday, June 1 featuring Collaborative Community Marketing.
CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
Interested in being a Chamber Champion sponsor for 2022? Contact the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce at 336-838-8662 or by email at lcheek@wilkesnc.org.
OTHER NEWS
Wilkes Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament
Wilkes Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, May 26 at Oakwoods Country Club. There was a great number out to participate. Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and support the foundation!
Kenny Flowers, Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development presented at our Government Affairs Meeting on Tuesday, May 17. The meeting was hosted by the Yadkin Valley Event Center located inside the Holiday Inn Express.
We are so excited that the 2022 We Are Wilkes Community Guide has been released! We want everyone in the area (and beyond) to see it. To that end, we have attached the cover image and link below!
We invite you to join the weekly Wilkes Business Links. Email Terrian Carter at tcarter@wilkesnc.org or contact your Chamber at 336-838-8662 for more details.
"Pandemic Recovery Grants Awarded To Support MotoSports Across North Carolina"
“Motorsports are part of the fabric of North Carolina bringing jobs, tourism dollars and enjoyment to millions," said Governor Roy Cooper. “These relief funds will help this industry coming out of the pandemic not only get back in the race full speed, but spark renewal of rural and urban speedways and stadiums all across our state.”
Leadership Wilkes will be beginning on August 10. Applications will be distributed at the end of June. For more information contact Wilkes Chamber of Commerce at 336-838-8662.
YOUR CHAMBER CONNECTION
MEMBER PERKS
First Benefits Insurance Mutual
Purchasing workers' compensation insurance is the smart thing to do, and when you purchase a policy through First Benefits Insurance Mutal your purchase is providing an additional layer of support for your Chamber.
The Small Business Center at Wilkes Community College is a member of the Small Business Center Network of North Carolina (SBCN).
The Mission of the SBCN is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high-quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention.
For more information contact Laurie-Brintle Jarvis by email at lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu or by phone at 336-838-6166.
