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July 19, 2021 | Inside...

  • Calendar, Member Spotlight, Quote of the Week, and Top News
  • Member Opportunities
  • Chamber Advocacy
  • Community Announcements
Chamber Calendar
7/20 | RPN 1 - 8AM
7/20 | No Tie Affair Comm. Mtg - 9AM
7/20 | Student LIFT Interviews 12-5PM
7/21 | Student LIFT Interviews 9AM-1PM
7/22 | RPN 2 - 8AM
7/22 | Student LIFT Interviews Noon-5PM
7/23 | Office Closed-Staff Planning
Each week we are spotlighting Chamber Members that have been chosen through a random selection generator. Join us in learning more about the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame!
Quote of the Week
2021 Annual Retreat
October 21 - 23, 2021

Message from Chair-Elect Nicki Hill
McKenzie Properties & Investments


2022 Slate of Board Members
and Officers Announced

The Nominating Committee has been hard at work putting together a slate of Board Members and Officers for 2022. The Committee consisted of:
 
  •  Kelly Heath
  •  Nicki Hill
  •  Pam Hill
  •  Art Martinez
  •  Joel McClosky
  • Jerry Moore
  •  Linda Brown
 
Over the past few months, the Nominating Committee has learned how much leadership roles within our business and manufacturing community have changed in recent years. Much of the change was forced as a result of COVID, and some has simply been the natural evolution of time: many key leaders are retiring and a younger generation are stepping into those positions. Company leaders are doing more work with less people and fewer resources than in past years. People we targeted for the Slate are just like all of you: stretched thin and striving to navigate a healthy work/life balance. After listening to a number of leaders in the community, we are recommending something new that would impact the Chamber in 2023: Rather than having a single Board Chair, we are recommending Co-Chairs (Darwin Smith and Chris Griffin). Additionally, beginning in 2022, we are opening up the opportunity to everyone on the Board to volunteer to be the "Host" of our various Chamber events (like Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, etc). This is a great opportunity for our Board Members to be recognized for the commitment and support they give the community.

One thing I am proud to have witnessed is how our Chamber has been flexible and adaptive in a wildly changing economy and society. In order to continue with the tradition of having quality individuals and leaders involved in the Chamber, we have to be willing to change some of our traditions. They say "it takes a village". Words could not be more true in these ever changing times. Thank you to all of our Members for being part of our community's village that makes this a great place to live, work, and do business.
~ Nicki
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, September 11th, 6-10 p.m.
NC Zoo Solar Pointe Plaza

*Outdoor Low Country Boil with steamed oysters, steamed shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, chicken, desserts, and beer/wine, soft drinks, and bottled water (All you care to eat/drink!)

Tickets are only $60 per person!

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Premiere Low Country Boil Sponsor - (SOLD) Waste Management
 
Koozie Sponsor - (SOLD) McKenzie Real Estate

Sandbar Beverage & Dessert Sponsor - (SOLD) McKenzie Properties & Investments

Entertainment Sponsor - $1,000
Includes pre/post event publicity, special recognition at event & 6 tickets.
 
Photo Sponsor - $1,000
Includes pre/post event publicity, logo printed on each photo, special recognition at event & 6 tickets.
Diggin’ for Oysters Sponsors - $1,000 (Current Sponsors: Alpine Health and Rehabilitation of Asheboro, Charlie's Heating & Cooling, Klaussner Home Furnishings, Oliver Rubber Company, Randolph Community College, & Technimark LLC)
Includes pre/post event publicity, special recognition at event & 8 tickets.
 
Finger-lickin’ Chicken Sponsors - $500 (Current Sponsors: Asheboro Recycling Center, Beane Signs Inc., Duke Energy, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Insurance Associates of the Triad, RH Barringer Distribution Co. Inc., Sapona Plastics LLC, Truist, & Truliant Federal Credit Union)
Includes pre/post event publicity, special recognition at event & 4 tickets
 
Jumbo Shrimp Sponsors - $275 (Current Sponsors: Asheboro Alarm & Electric Co., Asheboro Fire & Security, Brubaker & Associates, Carolina Pharmacy-Seagrove, First Bank, Four Saints Brewing Co., Pamela Hill-Clerk of Court, Integrity Mortgage Group, Make It Beautiful Salon & Spa, Ready Telecom Inc., Rheem Sales Co. & Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control)
Includes pre/post event publicity, special recognition at event & 2 tickets
CHAMBER ADVOCACY
LAST WEEK IN RALEIGH:

We are entering a critical point in the 2021 legislative session, with the Senate having already advanced their proposed budget and the House expected to unveil theirs during the first week of August. Our friends at the NC Chamber have launched dual social media campaigns to spotlight two priorities: repealing NC's regressive franchise tax on business assets and modernizing our formula for capturing state transportation revenue. These are the two issues that have been consistently reported as being critical for the continued success of the entire state.
Want to know the latest from the North Carolina General Assembly?

They have a robust website with details and links to answer questions you may have related to current legislation under consideration. Here you will find calendars for both the House and Senate, daily lists of Bills that were filed or acted upon, a Bill look-up field, and much more. Check it out!
Interested in contacting our local North Carolina representatives?
You can reach them here:
Interested in contacting our North Carolina Congressional Reps?
You can reach them here:
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Healthy Communities" Sponsored Activities

Upcoming Hikes in 2021:
August 8: Hike to Cooper Mountain Cemetery from Robbins Branch.
September 12: Hike to Cooler's Knob, from Tot Hill Farm
Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce www.chamber.asheboro.com