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www.matthewschamber.org
704-847-3649
MAY 2017
Upcoming Events
MAY
(click on event)
May 2nd - Women In Business
Kick Off Event @ Grapes Wine
Bar 5pm to 7pm
We are excited to be bringing back the Chamber Bowling Tournament!!
Sponsorships are still available !
May 4th - BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS hosted by Greater
Matthews Local Family
Network 5pm to 7pm
May 10th - Monthly Business
Luncheon @ Christ Covenant
Church 11am to 1pm
May 17th - Lunch Connect @
Jekyll & Hyde 11:30am to
1:00pm
May 18th - A JOINT BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS w/ Pentagon
Group, My House Fitness &
Universal Home Solutions
5:00p to 7:00p
May 23rd - Bowling
Tournament @ AMP Lanes in
Matthews. Sponsored by
Edward Jones (Dessi Dufresne)
5:00pm to 8:00pm
www.MatthewsChamber.org
Lane Sponsor with Bowling team: $250
Lane Sponsor only: $150
Register By
Bowling Team of 5: $125
Clicking Here
Silver Sponsor: $250
Food OR Beverage Sponsor: $500
DETAILS:
May 23rd - Checkin at 5pm - Bowling Starts at 5:30pm - Shoes Provided!
Thank you to our current Sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Edward Jones (Dessi Dufresne) and Silver Sponsor: Kisella Surgery Center
Sponsored by:
The Women in Business “WiB” program was formed to address those issues that are faced by
women in today’s business world. This will provide women the opportunity to come together
to inspire, mentor, and promote each other. Experience programs and events that will help
facilitate your personal and business development. WiB seeks to be a resource for young
women new to business, working women looking to increase their skills or grow their
businesses, and retired women looking to share their knowledge.
We welcome members of the Matthews Chamber AND non-members to join this program.
Annual Program Fee:
Chamber Members: $25.00
Non-Chamber Members: $50.00
Register for our KICK-OFF Meeting on May 2nd - CLICK HERE
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MONTHLY BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Speaker of the Month:
Derek James
Co-Host of WCCB’s News Rising
TOPIC: "The Do’s and Don’ts of Media Coverage"
How to become an expert, how to pitch and where you should pitch
when it comes to getting news coverage for you/your business.
Derek hosts “WCCB News Rising,” a morning news and entertainment show on Charlotte’s CW affiliate. He also writes, produces and
hosts “The Snark Report,” a daily entertainment news segment full of satirical commentary.
He has served as a special correspondent for “Anderson Live” and has covered several red carpet events in Hollywood. He was voted
“Best Male Anchor” in Charlotte in the 2013, 2014 and 2016 Elevate 008.Magazine “Best of the City” Awards and earned the Best OnStage Performance Award in 2012. Derek was honored with the 2009 Best Weathercast Award by the Radio and Television News
Directors Association of the Carolinas and the 2010 Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams.
Prior to joining WCCB in 2005, Derek was Assistant Program Director/Music Director/Afternoon Personality for 107.9 The Link and an
on-air personality for Star 94 in Atlanta. Derek was also the morning host on Charlotte’s K104.7 in 2007 and 2008.
Derek writes a monthly column for Charlotte Parent Magazine called “Daddy Derek,” full of inspiring, funny and interesting advice from a
goofy dad’s perspective.
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE
Lux Eye Care & Optical
“FIRST THURSDAY”
Presented by: RedBrick Partnership
This event happens the 1st Thursday of
EVERY month in Downtown
Matthews!
MAY 2nd 2017
“Tour de Matthews”
This event will include a variety of activities from a fun family
bike ride and bike clinic to even a bike picture scavenger hunt!
The fun family bike ride will be lead by our friends at
Mojo Cycles.
April 27th
Business After Hours
BrandRPM / Mike
Huckaby
The bike clinic will be located at Temple Mojos.
Then hop on your bike to travel around the town spotting
pictures of bikes located at participating businesses for a chance
to win a prize- adults and kids!
Mike Huckaby, longtime
Chamber member recently
merged his business with
BrandRPM and hosted this
Business After Hours to
show us their new facility
and how they can help you
with any printing needs!
Our nonprofit organization this month is The Greater
Matthews Area Local Family Network. They will be having a
meet and great at the Brakemans Coffee House located on Trade
street next to 105 Cigar. This will be a chance for you to learn
more about how this organization made up of Matthews Free
Medical Clinic, COS Kids, and Matthews Help center is able to
serve local families in need. There will be food and beverages at
this meet and greet along with door prizes.
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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE PARTY
Mark Your Calendars - Coming Soon!
JUNE 1st, 2017 (5pm - 7pm)
Location: TBD
If you are a President’s Circle Member, we
have a FUN event coming up just for you.
The theme this year is: Super Hero
So start planning your costume now!!
No reservation needed - just bring yourself and few
business cards. Relaxed networking environment.
Please pre-register by Clicking Here
We Welcomed These NEW Members in April:
Debbie’s Staffing
May 18th 5p to 7p
with:
Matthews Internal Medicine
The Pentagon Group
My House Fitness
Universal Home Solutions
ABRA
Food and Beer provided by Moe’s BBQ
Wine provided by Hilton Vineyards
Music by The Josey Wales Band
(Located in the lawn area behind Moe’s BBQ)
Cleaning Asthetics
Landon Dunn Law Firm
Metro Diner
Loiko Media
Group Insurance Solutions
Please Pre-Register so we can get a headcount
CLICK HERE
R&J Investments
Vision
To be the Chamber of choice in the Greater Matthews Region.
Mission
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Provide best-in-class professional opportunities that promote education, networking, business growth and
development.
Build collaborative relationships and community partnerships throughout the Greater Matthews region to create an
optimal business climate.
Deliver on-going value to our members while maintaining our relationship-oriented, small town character.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEMBERS AT-LARGE
CHAMBER STAFF
Rob Jacik, President
Carolina Beer Temple
Lee Weaver, The Budd Law Group (2017)
Dessi Dufresne, Edward Jones
Terry Hess, Melaleuca (2017)
Chris Hutter, Vice President
Novant Health Matthews Medical
Center
Hunter McMackin, First Citizens Bank (2017)
John Urban
Town of Matthews Commissioner
Kelly Barnhardt
Executive Director
Amy Carr, Past President
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Dennis Toler, Treasurer
Moyer, Smith & Roller, PA
Certified Public Accountants
Charles Ogwyn , My Internet Marketing Partner
(2018)
Sonya Strader, CottageCare of Charlotte (2018)
EX-OFFICIO
Bill Blalock, The Sign Factory (2018)
Jim Taylor
Mayor, Town of Matthews
Sue Sproat, COS Kids Matthews (2019)
Becky Hawke, Town of Matthews (2019)
Jeff Atwood, QwikDash (2019)
Dana Ramsey
Administrative Assistant
Dawn Sigmund
Member Engagement
Coordinator
Bill James
Mecklenburg County Commissioner
Chamber Member Benefits you might not know about!
* Monthly Networking Luncheons (the 2nd Wednesday of each month) with informative
speakers and a venue for putting out your business information as well as networking
with 120 - 150 members and guests
* Ability to have a “Spotlight Table” at a monthly luncheon for a minimal fee of $50
* Receive important legislative updates on the Town, City, County, State and Federal level
that affect your business
* Involvement in Economic Development for the greater Matthews area & region
* Postage savings through the use of the Matthews Chamber Bulk Mail Permit through the
Matthews Post Office
* Marketing Package at no charge on your Business Page on the Chamber website!
To Find out more about how to maximize your Chamber membership, contact the Chamber office at
704-847-3649 or [email protected]