Text Box: 2008 Chamber Officers, Directors:   Chairman  Steve Padgett   Chair-Elect  Mark Hudson   Secretary Larry Fox   Treasurer Shannon Kennedy   Past Chairman Roger Holland   Board of Directors Ted Alexander Suzanne Amos Janet Berry Dr. Bruce Boyles Lisa Carpenter Larry Corry Darlene Davis Eric Gay Charlie Holtzclaw Dr. Linda Hopper Kitty Hoyle Mark Hudson Michael Johnson David Schweppe Seth Stevens Dr. Steve Thornburg Rick Washburn John Young

Text Box: InterAction Text Box: Tourism Update Travel Council serves as the “round table” for all the organizations, attractions and event coordinators of Cleveland County.  Everyone shares a meal together and updates the other groups about each organizations plans, events and issues.  Having a council where everyone has the same goals in mind and can share ideas, frustrations and build partnerships is a wonderful asset for Cleveland County.  Meetings begin at 12:00 noon and end by 1:30 pm.  Mark your calendars now for the 2008 meeting dates:   January 29 – Shelby City Park, Carrousel Pavilion, lunch sponsorship opportunity available April 29 – Hallelujah Acres, lunch provided by host July 29 – Slightly Different Nursery or Harvest Works, lunch sponsorship opportunity available October 28 - host location and lunch sponsorship opportunity available   Lunch is sponsored by Chamber member businesses and is always from a food service member in the county.  Sponsorship is $200 and interested organizations should contact Jackie at Jackie@ClevelandChamber.org or (704) 487-8521.    Brochure Display Space Available Profile Display will be building a beautiful Information and Resource Display for the new Visitor Information Center at Cleveland Mall.  This is certainly an opportunity for you to make a great “first impression” to our area visitors.  A 3-minute video presentation is available from Profile Display to give an example of the process of advertising your business at the new Visitor Information Center.  Review this information as quickly as possible, since this opportunity is on a first-come basis! www.profilemediagroup.com/profiledisplaymoviechamber   Sponsorship of Events Several major events will be happening in 2008.  Community involvement and local business support are essential to the success of Cleveland County events. Sponsorship of area events is a great way to showcase your business and show your community support.  Levels of support vary for each organization and will fit into any budget.  Contact Jackie at Jackie@ClevelandChamber.org or (704) 487-8521 to find out about upcoming events.    January Events Printed calendar of events may be picked up at the Chamber office on Lafayette Street.  The website, www.ClevelandChamber.org offers the most up-to-date information on current events. Through 1/5   Trains, Trains, Trains Tues-Fri.10:00am.-4:00pm. 2nd&4th Sat.10:00am-4:00pm. Wonderful display of trains. Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC. kmhmuseum@ballsouth.net, 704-739-1019 01/07          Williams Observatory Open House 7:00pm.  Gardner-Webb University will host an open house featuring astronomy presentations and special viewing through the observatory telescope.  Gardner-Webb University campus in Boiling Springs, NC. 704-406-3804, www.gardner-webb.edu/astro                                                                                                                                                     01/18-20      Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents MISERY by Stephen King Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30 pm.   Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium at Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC.  704-480-849,5 www.GSCT.org 01/19          Gardner-Webb University Distinguished Artists Series 8:00pm.  $15.00. It’s the perfect end to the GWU Brass Festival…the internationally famous CAROLINA BRASS  will perform all styles of music in Dover Auditorium on the Gardner Webb University Campus in Boiling Springs, NC Advanced ticket reservations. 704-406-4448, www.carolinabrass.com 01/21              Martin Luther King Observance 7:00 pm. Joy Performance Center City of Kings Mountain, 704-730-2103. www.cityofkm.com 01/22          Gardner-Webb University Distinguished Artists Series 7:30pm. FREE Pianist Phillip Bush (www.phillipbush.com) will play with the GWU String Quartet.  Blanton Auditorium on the Gardner Webb University Campus in Boiling Springs, NC. 704-406-4448 01/22-4/26   Minerals and Gems of North Carolina Tue-Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Wonderful exhibit of minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Several local collections are featured as well as information on the history of mining in the area. Kings Mountain Historical Museum,  100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, 704-739-1019                  01/25-27      Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents MISERY by Stephen King Fri-Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 2:30 pm.  Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium at Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC.  704-480-8495, www.GSCT.org 01/25-26      Rock–A Thon 4:00 pm-4:00 am. $3.00. Fun, food and plenty of entertainment during this 24 hours of rocking for a good cause. Community is invited. Leona Smith Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr. Shelby, NC. 704-482-3488, www.seniorcenter-coa.org 01/25          Winter Star Party 7:00pm-? Want to know what the Andromeda Galaxy looks like?  Then come join us and dress warmly (Don’t forget the hand warmers!) Bring binoculars if you have them but we’ll supply the party treats. Meet at the Ranger station.  If the weather is bad, we’ll have to postpone…call first. 126 Broad River Drive, Boiling Springs, NC.704-434-2357, www.Broadrivergreenway.com 01/26          The Big Chill 6:30-11:00 pm. $75.00/couple. Are you missing all the Christmas fun? Beat the winter blues and join us at the Arts Center in Uptown Shelby for some dancing, a great auction and wonderful food. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org  

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Text Box: In This Issue:

Chamber Homepage

Chamber Calendar

Community Calendar

Business Directory

Member Services

 

Annual Awards Banquet
Leadership Cleveland
Tourism Tips

New Visitors Center
at Cleveland Mall

Business Showcase Scheduled

January Business After Hours

Banquet Award Winners

Event Pictures

Renewals /
 New Members
Referral Summary
Thank You Corner

Upcoming Events