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Determining the difference between business failure and business successBy LINDA CHEEKWilkes Chamber of Commerce President

I n today’s world we experi-ence a great deal of busi-ness change as we see large and small established

companies go through down-sizing, mergers and corporate buyouts.

We see business growth, espe-cially in manufacturing. And, thankfully, we see a great deal of entrepreneurs developing new and exciting business ventures. We find with the latest in tech-nology and availability of broad-

band, doing business is easier, faster and more diverse.

As a chamber executive I’ve seen some businesses come and go. Many simply failed as entre-preneurs got carried away with a big “idea” and the idea overpow-ered the decision to develop or implement a strategy or business plan.

When starting a company or business there are five simple tips any business owner or entre-preneur can implement to avoid becoming another statistical failure.

First, be sure to choose a business name that gives the business identity and personal-ity and allows you to develop a brand. When choosing a name, logo, brand and identity, it is critical to protect each. Make certain to trademark your brand and business name as it can protect you against imi-tations and, sometimes, even competitors.

Second, be employee ready. Hiring employees is both a chal-lenge and integral part of any business. There are a series of

key considerations to employ-ing people as you must comply with employment law. A business with hired employees must have workers compensation, payroll tax and workforce health and safety procedures and policies. It is important to obtain both legal and accounting advice to ensure you are fulfilling your obligations as an employer.

Third, have clear and con-cise legal contracts and docu-ments. We as a chamber have heard members say, “I had this agreement with a customer, sup-

plier, client or third party and they have not adhered to that agreement.”

When you ask them if they had a copy of the agreement, more often than not no written agree-ment exists. It was a verbal agree-ment between the parties with no paper trail and little hope of enforcement.

Many legal templates can be downloaded online, modified and tailored to meet the needs of any business. A document that

By LINDA CHEEKWilkes Chamber of Commerce President

A t recent conferences I’ve attended, many of the guest speakers addressed the mil-

lennials generation, individu-als born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.

This population has grown up in an electronics-filled and increasingly online and socially-networked world.

The millennials are the most ethnically diverse generation with the most tolerance of difference.

In my opinion, we as Wilkes business owners and organi-zational leaders must create a welcoming and wanting com-munity that embraces this gen-eration into our workforce and into leadership roles.

As the most educated genera-tion to date, millennials will

comprise 50 percent of the total workforce in 2020. It is the responsibility of the older seasoned generation profes-sionals to mentor and guide this younger, tech savvy group of businessmen and women into community and business lead-ership capacities.

Below are some of the tips from professionals who

Retaining and recruiting workers in the millennial generation

See SUCCESS, Page 4

See MILLENNIALS, Page 3

2 • Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • May 23, 2016

Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Inc.2016 Board of Directors

OfficersName Title CompanyBrent West Chair 2016 Tyson Foods Inc.Terrie Stackhouse Chair Elect 2017 Carolina Realty Inc.Shane Gebauer Chair Elect 2018 Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Inc.J. Gene Faile Past Chair Wilkes Regional Medical CenterShane Gebauer Treasurer Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Inc.Charles Johnson Assistant Treasurer United Country-Johnson RealtyLaura Hubbard VP Ambassadors/Membership Wake Forest Baptist Health CareMark Byrd VP Education Wilkes County Board of EducationDennis Huggins VP Leadership Wilkes Wilkes County Board of EducationJody Call VP Youth Leadership Wilkes Communications Inc.Terrian Carter VP Tourism/Quality of Life Addison PropertiesGinger Shaffer VP Workforce Development Wilkes Community CollegeJimmy Flythe Executive Committee at Large Duke EnergyGreg Edwards Executive Committee at Large Great State BankDirectorsShanna Bell 2016 Board Member Stroud Miller Insurance Co.Dr. Christy Brown 2016 Board Member The Hearing Center of WilkesJon Gambill 2016 Board Member Qdoba Mexican Grill & Sweet Frog YogurtDr. Bill Hanlin 2016 Board Member Wilkes County Cooperative ExtensionCaroline Whitson 2016 Board Member Wilkes Family YMCAMark Byrd 2017 Board Member Wilkes County Board of EducationTerrian Carter 2017 Board Member Addison PropertiesDr. Jeffrey Cox 2017 Board Member Wilkes Community CollegeGinger Shaffer 2017 Board Member Wilkes Community CollegeScotti Stevens 201 Board Member Samaritan’s Purse-N. American ProjectsBrent West 2017 Board Member Tyson Foods Inc.Nancy Call 2018 Board Member Lowe’s Companies Inc.Scott Cranston 2018 Board Member LP-Roaring RiverShane Gebauer 2018 Board Member Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Inc.Jude O’Sullivan 2018 Board Member Carolina West Wireless Terri Stackhouse 2018 Board Member Carolina Realty Inc.Chad Treadway 2018 Board Member Cube Creative DesignEx-OfficioVictor Varela Mayor Town of RondaRobert Johnson Mayor Town of North WilkesboroMike Inscore Mayor Town of WilkesboroLarry South Town Manager Town of North WilkesboroKenneth Noland Town Manager Town of WilkesboroJohn Yates County Manager County of WilkesEddie Settle County Commissioner-Chair County of WilkesDan Little President Wilkes Economic DevelopmentChamber StaffLinda Cheek President Wilkes Chamber of CommerceDana Zacharias Membership Director Wilkes Chamber of CommerceNatasha Brown Marketing & Communications Wilkes Chamber of CommerceLynn Dyer Office Manager Wilkes Chamber of CommerceNWNC Visitors CenterTreva Frazier Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceBill Luck Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceStacy McNeil Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of CommerceElla Rhodes Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of CommerceWilliam Rhodes Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of CommerceDonna Wood Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce

Chairman: It’s a great time to live in Wilkes County

As spring continues to move along and summer is just around the corner, it is once again an awesome time to be a resident of Wilkes County and enjoy the dis-tinct beauty of the seasons!

MerleFest (the 29th) has come and gone, again a huge success. I appreciate Wilkes Community College for hosting such a spectacular event. This annual festival brings in a vast number of resources and visitors to our area and creates a tre-mendous economic impact on our local communities, businesses, hotels, schools, campgrounds, stores, restaurants, etc. It is always refreshing and encouraging to hear the positive com-ments from the artists and the “out of town guests” with their compliments of the entire four day event and the wonderful hospitality shared by “Wilkes Countians!”

We are so privileged to live in such a splendid area of the United States, North Carolina! It’s truly an honor for me and my family to be a part of this county and our local towns, connected by a valued river and the many assets this river brings to our continued success. As officials move forward with the current water intake process, we as citizens become more aware of the value of clean, accessible water and the positive attributes of W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. We salute our leaders for recognizing this necessity for future business and economic growth and appreciate them moving forward with this essential project to propel us well into the future for generations to come.

Over the past few weeks the Cham-

ber has held numerous “ribbon cuttings” for new businesses, this includes businesses that have expanded and/or relocated. We encourage Wilkes citi-zens to support these new business ventures and expansions by shopping locally, keeping our dol-lars and commercial growth within our community. I believe that new business growth reflects a vibrant commerce and encourages even greater potential cor-porate development!

“Hats off” to our Chamber staff as they diligently market local business, espe-cially our Chamber members, and as they continue their efforts to promote Wilkes County’s outstanding business environ-ment. Our Chamber’s promotion of local and regional tourism and our multiple awesome “quality of life” amenities bring in thousands of visitors annually. Visitors who often times decide to become Wilkes County residents and establish new busi-ness endeavors.

Be sure and check out the chamber websites www.wilkesnc.org and www.explorewilkes.com to see the business and social events. We encourage citizens of Wilkes County to get out and enjoy the social life, entertainment, attractions, and recreational opportunities available. Also, we want to motivate business owners to take advantage of these events to make connections and develop long lasting pro-ductive relationships.

In closing I will just say… “I like calling Wilkes County home!”

W. Brent West, Chairman

Brent WestChamber Chairman

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Millennialscontinued from Page 1

have completed a great deal of research and gathered hours of data on how we can better engage the “millennials.”

These tips were featured in the Association of Chamber of Com-merce Executives’ spring 2016 magazine. I hope you find these to be helpful tips that assist us all in the retention and recruitment of millennials.

Tip 1: Share ownership. There will be greater buy-in when mil-lennials feel valued. When fully invested, millennials are highly motivated and committed. Don’t expect millennials to carry on without change for no other reason than “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Rather, expect millen-nials to challenge the status quo. By working together and sharing guidance, leadership and exper-tise, the end result can be great.

Tip 2: Consider schedules and be flexible. Many millen-nials expect to be home with their young families or partici-pate in evening social activities. Consider changing the time of your gathering to lunchtime or early morning and you might see greater involvement from millen-nials unwilling to give up time after the workday.

Tip 3: Redefine socializing. Social media isn’t a passing trend and its use spans generations. Millennials tend to be especially interested in social networks, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If your organization can’t be found on Facebook, you’re missing a big

opportunity to connect with mil-lennials… and others, too.

Tip 4: Avoid age segregation. Break up age-defined cliques. Foster togetherness by encour-aging people of all generations to mix and mingle. Provide platforms for bringing people together to learn from each other. If you find your young profession-als stuck in a silo and not actively interacting with others, maybe you should question if you’re fos-tering community togetherness or hindering it?

Tip 5: Shake it up. Before rushing to conclusions the next time you encounter low millen-nial involvement or engagement with potential employment, vol-unteer opportunities, event turn-out, willingness and/or interest in serving on committees and boards, consider the cause. Per-sonally invite millennials. Ask for their help. Experiment with a new time to bring in possible job candidates, committee and board meeting, or hosting civic organizational gatherings. Try new ways of reaching workforce and volunteer needs. Don’t forget, millennials are especially inter-ested in social networks.

We must all work to keep our younger generation as part of our rural communities. This is a challenge as we have fewer jobs available and our recreational and entertainment opportunities are much different than those in larger metropolitan areas. We all must focus on the true positives of liv-ing in Wilkes County—excellent schools, quality entertainment and outdoor recreation, safe com-munity with a lower crime rate and a good place to raise a family.

Welcome to our new Chamber membersAV Moving Solutions1504 Mall SquareWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 262-8262

Betty’s Bakery & Uncle Bill’s Deli/Grill532 Main StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 990-0735

Craftmaster Furniture Inc.P.O. Box 759Taylorsville, N.C. 28681(828) 632-9786

Dooley’s Grill & Tavern102 E. Main StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 667-0800

Fashion Enterprises1712 Winkler Mill StreetWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 566-7309

High Country Council of Governments Reg468 New Market Blvd.Boone, N.C. 28607(828) 265-5434

Homes of Wilkes—Debo Cornett, Realtor635 Sedgefield CircleWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 984-0226

Hospitality House338 Brookhollow RoadBoone, N.C. 28607(828) 264-1237

Imaging Specialists Inc.P.O. Box 533Sparta, N.C. 28675(336) 372-3002

Katies by the Lake515 Stewart Simmons RoadDeep Gap, N.C. 28618(336) 921-0060

Luray Textiles Inc.300 Luray RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 670-3725

Mary Kay Cosmetics—Melinda Haynes490 Mertie RoadMillers Creek, N.C. 28651(336) 262-1888

Mary Kay—HollyTedder/Independent Sales D327 New Brickyard RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 927-7969

Mountain Health Solutions205 Sixth StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 818-0607

Patricia Hatley Inc.P.O. Box 9572Hickory, N.C. 28603(828) 514-3878

Rose Glen Manor Assisted Living & Memory240 Independence Ave.North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 818-3412

Saege Facility Solutions148 Pineville RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336)-452-9111

Sky Retreat6420 Rea Road, Suite A1-173Charlotte, N.C. 28667(336) 973-0444

Dr. Sandra Love Swaringen48 Boone Trail RoadNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 667-3288

The OZ Group Realtors487 Triple Cove DriveNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 927-1969

The Pink Pair Boutique309 9th StreetNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 818-2221

United Healthcare873 Beaumont ElmNorth Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659(336) 928-5102

Wilkes Print and Ship Business Depot1504 Mall SquareWilkesboro, N.C. 28697(336) 844-4853


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MonumentsFloral Arrangements Laminated Obituaries

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home838-3178

270 Armory Road • North Wilkesboro

Scenic Memorial Gardens667-6339

545 Moravian Falls Road • Wilkesboro

www.reinssturdivant.com

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accurately reflects the intentions of all parties is definitely worth the paper it’s written on.

Fourth, chose the right structure for your business. The structure determines your exposure and sets the scene for your growth goals and ambitions.

Fifth, insure your business. Insur-ance is an integral part of doing busi-ness and having the right coverage and

understanding of your policy could be the difference between the survival and death of a business. Any business risk can be transferred to an insurer. Remember, have the insurance poli-cies independently audited at least once every three years to ensure the cover-age is relevant and applicable to your growing business.

Owning a business is hard work and a risk you must be willing to take. Being properly prepared is of utmost importance as you set yourself up for success.

Matt Bagley, Edward Jones Investments-Wilkesboro; Greta Ferguson, Wilkes Cir-cles of Care Inc.;

Laura Hubbard, Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home; Sherrie Joines, Wilkes Communications Inc.;

Jamie H. Lakey, Carolina West Wireless; Avis Miller, DHHS Vocational Rehabili-

tation Services; Matt Reese, Rose Glen Village;

Chad Treadway, Cube Creative; Callie Walker, Ward & Ward Properties;

Shana Williams, Sharp Business Sys-tems; Pam White, Pruitt Health Hospice; and Nick Wehrmann, Carolina West Wireless.

2016 Chamber of Commerce ambassadors are listed

AV MOVING SOLUTIONS, located at 1504 Mall Square in Wilkesboro and owned by Aaron Vance, was cel-ebrated with a ribbon cutting on May 5. AV Moving Solu-tions is help-ing residents of Wilkes and all surround-ing counties with home and business relocation. For more informa-tion, visit www.facebook.com/AVmovingsolu-tions or call 336-262-8262.


BETTY’S BAKERY & UNCLE BILLS DELI/GRILL at 532 Main Street, North Wilkes-boro, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on March 2. They have much to choose from, including pastries, breads, cakes, spe-cialty coffees, break-fast, lunch and dinner. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/Bettys-Bakery-and-Uncle-Bills-Deli-Grill or call 336-990-0735.

CAROLINA WEST WIRE-LESS celebrated the opening of its retail

store at 2931 Hwy. 16 North in Millers Creek with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 18. Carolina

West is committed to providing customers

innovative technology, including data and

mobile services, the lat-est wireless equipment

and competitive wire-less plans that provide national coverage. For more information, visit

carolinawest.com or call 800-235-5007.

Town of Historic North Wilkesboro

336-667-7129North-Wilkesboro.com

[email protected]

Carla Souther Hauser CFP, ChFC www.raymondjames.com/carlahauser

Financial Advisor CFP•ChFC®

Carla Souther Hauser Financial Services, An Independent Firm

336-667-1500Securities offered through

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.,member FINRA/SIPC

[email protected] 9th • Suite A, PO Box 1021 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

(336) 667-1966Ex. 608Home: (336) 838-4060Mobile: (336) 984-8873email:[email protected]

www.stackhousehomes.com

Terrie Stackhouse, Broker Associate

B U S I N E S S t o B U S I N E S S S E R V I C E S


CRAFTMASTER FURNITURE INC. at 1605 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro, cel-ebrated with a ribbon cutting on March 17. Craftmaster was the vision of two native North Carolinians with a goal of building the finest quality upholstered furniture in their price range. The goal is to be fashionable, yet afford-able. Craftmaster is proud to be the exclusive upholstery manufacturer of the Paula Deen Home Collection from the well-known celebrity chef. For more information, visit cmfurniture.com or call 828-632-9786.

FASHION ENTERPRISE, owned by Anna Lankford,

celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on

April 21. The business is at 1712 Winkler Mill

Street in Wilkesboro. Fashion Enterprises sells ladies tops, dresses, leg-

gings, lingerie, bathing suits, prom dresses, jew-elry and more. For more information, visit www.

facebook.com/FashionEnterprisesNC or

call 336-566-7309.


Visit our website at: www.blueridgemd.com

Cardiology, Sleep Medicine, Internal and Family Medicine

Tomas Vybril, MD FACCBoard Certified Cardiology

Board Certified Internal Medicine Fellow American College of Cardiology

Jan Kriska, MDBoard Certified Sleep Medicine

Board Certified Internal MedicineBoard Certified in Lipidology

Michelle Wilson, FNP-CCertified Family Nurse Practitioner

The following renewed their Wilkes Chamber memberships from Jan. 25-May 12, 2016.

13 Bones Ribs Steaks Seafood, 4 Sea-sons Vacation Rentals & Sales, Adagio Vineyards LLC, Albert Brown Electric Inc., Allstate Insurance-Tonda Phillips, Angela D. Jarvis CPA PLLC, Ball & Ball Enter-prises Inc., BB&T-Scott & Stringfellow;

Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants PA, Bridal Traditions, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Inc., Brushy Mountain Smoke-house & Creamery, Brushy Mtn. Dental-Christopher E. Roberts, DDS, PA, Cagney’s Kitchen of Wilkesboro, Callie Walker -Independent Consulting for Rodan & Fields;

CAPT-Child Abuse Prevention Team, Carla Souther Hauser Financial Ser-vices, Casey & Company Forestry PLLC, CenturyLink, Charlie Sink-Real Estate Appraiser, Chick-fil-A Wilkesboro, City Florist & Gifts, Community Blood Center

of the Carolinas;Debo Cornett-Realtor, Covington Way

Apartments, Cregger Company Inc., Cross-roads Harley-Davidson, Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscape, DAVHENCO Inc., Lynn Day, Dazzle Dog Pet Grooming, LLC, D’Moser Travels, Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc., Edward Jones Investments-Wilkesboro;

Executive Financial Resources, Express Computer Clinic LLC, Eyecare Center, Farm Bureau Insurance-Wilkes-boro, Finley Properties LLC, First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, Foothills Auto Spa, Forbes Printing-Holly Harmon, Forestland Consultants Inc., G&B Energy, Gardner Glass, GBP Group LLC, Hearing Center of Wilkes;

High Country Caregiver Foundation, Holly Mtn. Enterprises, Holly Mtn. IGA, InfusionPoints LLC, Isom Ham Design Group, Ivy Ridge Traditions, Jefferson Landing Club, Flossie Johnson, Journal

Communications, LifeStore Insurance & Mortgage, Louisiana Pacific Corporation, Lowes Motel, Mathis & Son Grading Inc.;

MenaRick Vineyards, Myers Tire Ser-vice Inc., North Wilkesboro Kiwanis Club, Northwest Food Service, Oakwoods Coun-try Club Inc., Page Interworks P.A., Perry Lowe Orchards, Pipedreams, Pixels on Paper Inc., Project Lazarus, Riverview Animal Hospital PLLC, Run In Foods #809;

SCORE, Screen Printers Unlimited LLC, Second to Nature, Shatley Construction Co. Inc., Shepherd Masonry Inc., Chris Shew, Smart Start, SouthEast Commercial Real Estate Group, Specialty Car Com-pany Inc., Spectrum Hospitality, Spectrum Reach, Stanley Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Larry and Diane Stone;

Teresa Tedder-Overcash-Realtor, Ter-minix Company, The Insurance Place, The M & P Depot, Richard C. Thornton, Tim Harrold’s Empire Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Town of Ronda, Townes Farms, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, United Country-Johnson Realty;

Universe of Science Inc., Valley Radi-ology Associates PA, VFW Post 1142 Campground, Victory Toyota, Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care, Villages of Wilkes Traditional Living, Wake Forest Baptist Care at Home Hospice;

Wells Fargo-Elkin Hwy., Wells Fargo-North Wilkesboro Main, Wells Fargo-Wilkes Plaza, Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center, Whippoorwill Village, Wilcox Marketing Inc., Wilkes Art Gal-ley Inc., Wilkes Community Foundation, Wilkes County Crimestoppers Inc.;

Wilkes County Public Library, Wilkes Flying Club Inc., Wilkes Heritage Museum Inc., Wilkes Senior Resources Inc., Wilkes Steel Inc., William Lipscomb, Attorney at Law, Woodfield Oaks Apartments LLC, Worldwide Protective Products, Yadkin Valley Gymnastics and Yadkin Valley Heat & Air LLC.

13 Bones Ribs Steaks Seafood, Adagio Vineyards LLC, Albert Brown Electric Inc., Allstate Insurnace-Tonda Phillips, Ball & Ball Enterprises Inc., BB&T-Scott & Stringfellow, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm Inc., Brushy Mountain Smokehouse & Creamery;

Brushy Mtn. Dental - Dr. Chris Roberts, Cagney’s Kitchen of Wilkesboro, Charlie Sink-Real Estate Appraiser, City Florist & Gifts, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, Debo Cornett-Realtor, Coving-ton Way Apartments;

Crossroads Harley-Davidson, Cutting Edge Lawn and Landscape, DAVHENCO Inc., Lynn Day, Dazzle Dog Pet Grooming LLC, Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Edward Jones Investments-Wilkesboro, Eyecare Center;

Farm Bureau Insurance-Wilkesboro, Finley Properties LLC, Foothills Auto Spa, G&B Energy, Gardner Glass, Hearing Center of Wilkes, Holly Mtn. Enterprises, Holly Mtn. IGA, Infusion Points, Jefferson

Landing Club, Flossie Johnson;LifeStore Insurance, MenaRick Vine-

yards, Myers Tire Service Inc., Perry Lowe Orchards, Project Lazarus, Run In Foods #809, SCORE, Second to Nature, Shepherd Masonry Inc., Chris Shew, Specialty Car Company Inc., Terrie Stackhouse-Realtor;

Stanley Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Teresa Tedder-Overcash-Realtor, Terminix, Tim Harrold’s Empire Chrys-ler Dodge Jeep, Universe of Science Inc., Valley Radiology Associates, PA, VFW Post 1142 Campground, Victory Toyota;

Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care, Villages of Wilkes Traditional Living, Wake Forest Baptist Care at Home Hospice, Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center, Whippoor-will Village, Wilkes Art Galley Inc.;

Wilkes Community Foundation, Wilkes County Crimestoppers Inc., Wilkes Steel Inc., Woodfield Oaks, Worldwide Protec-tive Products, Yadkin Valley Gymnastics and Yadkin Valley Heat & Air LLC.

Chamber members renew memberships

Wilkes Chamber of Commerce 110% membership investors are listed


THE PINK PAIR BOU-TIQUE, located at 309 Ninth Street in North Wilkesboro and owned by Beth Bond and Pam Millsaps, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on April 22. The Pink Pair Boutique has a beautiful line of women’s cloth-ing, surrounded by Beth Bond’s Interior designs. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/The-Pink-Pair-Boutique or call 843-655-5189.

U.S. ARMY RECRUIT-ING at 1301 Westwood

Lane, Suite 6, in Wilkes-boro was celebrated

with a ribbon cutting on May 10. The U.S. Army

and Army Reserve offers training and hands-on

experience in hundreds of career paths. For

more information, visit www.goarmy.com or call

336-667-9391.


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WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY EDU-CATION hosted the “Chamber Business After Hours” at the Beacon Hall Conference Room at Wilkes Community College. Guests mingled and enjoyed refreshments while touring Beacon Hall, the new location of Workforce Development & Community Education. “Learning for a Lifetime” is its new motto. For more information, visit www.wilkescc.edu or call 336-838-6100. In the photo is Ginger Shaffer, chair of workforce development for Wilkes Community College.


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‘Great weekend’

JULE HUBBARD/STAFF PHOTO

HILLSIDE STAGE is packed during the annual Hillside Album Hour on Saturday during MerleFest. The featured album was the

Eagles’ “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975.”

29th MerleFest memorable in many ways

Will fewer

deer be the

new norm?

By JULE HUBBARD

Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff

The reported white-tailed deer

harvest in Wilkes County increased

15 percent from 2014 to 2015, but

still remained below annual levels

in the decade before an outbreak

of hemorrhagic disease in 2012

caused heavy deer mortality.

Wilkes typically leads western

North Carolina in annual deer har-

vests and is usually around one

of the top six or seven counties

statewide.

Wilkes ranked sixth in 2015 when

hunters reported taking a total of

3,402 deer here. The top fi ve coun-

ties and their total harvests were

Northampton, 4,499; Halifax, 4,151;

Anson, 3,766; Bertie, 3,652; and

Randolph, 3,423.

The harvest in Wilkes was

2,956 in 2014, when a heavy crop

of acorns and other mast reduced

deer movement and therefore the

number of deer harvested.

The total annual harvest in

Wilkes was typically well above

4,000 deer before hemorrhagic dis-

ease, an infectious virus trans-

mitted by tiny biting midges (no-

see-ums), struck an area centered

along the base of the Blue Ridge

Mountain escarpment in Wilkes,

Surry and Caldwell counties in

2012.Due to mortality from the dis-

ease and hunters intentionally tak-

ing fewer deer to help the popula-

tion recover, only 2,232 deer were

reported harvested in Wilkes in

2012. The total harvest in Wilkes

increased to 3,512 in 2013.

More data is needed before N.C.

Wildlife Resources Commission

biologists can determine if deer

harvests in Wilkes are stabilizing

at a new lower level or are trending

downward, said James Tomberlin,

biologist for the commission’s Dis-

trict 7. His district includes Wilkes

and all adjoining counties except

Caldwell. It also includes Stokes,

Forsyth and Davie counties.

“My opinion is that we are set

tling into a new normal” with some

what smaller annual deer harvest

Seth Teagued

By JULE HUBBARD

Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff

The 29th annual MerleFest drew tens of

thousands of people to Wilkes Community

College, despite rain or threat of rain the

last half of the four-day Americana mu-

sic festival.

“What a great weekend,” said festival

director Ted Hagaman.

“With over 100 artists on 13 stages, rep-

resenting everything from Americana and

bluegrass, to gospel, rock, country, blues

and zydeco, we feel that we succeeded

again in providing our festival guests a

great value for their entertainment dol-

lars,” said Hagaman.

deeply appreciate the support of

the northwestern North

ho works at PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM GAVENUS/MERLEFEST

on Stage during MerleFest.

See HARVEST, Page

Cardinals beat Trojans

Melia Higgins, Elizabeth Bahena each score two goals

in East Wilkes’ 9-2 soccer win over Alleghany. Page 5

Employee charged

North Wilkesboro arrest man for stealing $4,000

from employer in battery case.

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Volume XXVI Issue 5

May 2016

DOOLEY’S GRILL & TAVERN at 102 E. Main Street, Wilkesboro, owned by Seth Cohn, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on April 21. Dooley’s Grill & Tavern also hosted the “Chamber Business After Hours” after the ribbon cutting celebration. Guests enjoyed sampling Dooley’s mouth-watering, fresh-food buffet and refreshments while they had the opportunity to network with chamber members. For more informa-tion, www.facebook.com/DooleysWilkesboro or call 336-667-0800.


Next to Lowes Foods • Wilkesboro

336-667-2257www.brandjewelrync.com

D’MOSER TRAVELS, owned by Debbie D’Moser, and the North Wilkesboro

Kiwanis Club hosted the Chamber Busi-

ness After Hours on Feb. 18 at D’Moser

Travels at 214 Ninth Street, North Wilkes-boro. Debbie D’Moser is your vacation travel

specialist, planning vacation travel for over

10 years. For more information, visit www.

dmosertravels.4mydeals.com or call 336-

838-1007. The North Wilkesboro Kiwanis

Club is an international civic organization with the motto ‘’We Build.’’ It sponsors Key Clubs

in high schools and the Terrific Kids program in

elementary schools. For more information, visit

www.kiwanis.org or call 336-903-2303.


Why Join the WilkesChamber of Commerce

1. Membership brings credibility to your business. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of a chamber of commerce.

2. Increase your visibility in the community. As a new member of the chamber of commerce, you will be listed in the chamber newsletter, e-newsletter, on Facebook and have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber may also promote your grand opening/ ribbon-cutting ceremony and assist with any public relations efforts. Chambers have numerous committees and serving on one of them provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promoting developments of keen interest to local businesses and the community at large.

3. Gain a voice in government. The local chamber takes on the tough issues and opposes new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aids businesses in being treated fairly.

4. Make business contacts. The chamber’s most fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. The chamber initiates more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations.

5. Receive chamber news. Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar and details about up-and-coming chamber events, among other things.

6. Acquire customer referrals. Every day, your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and chamber members typically recommend chamber members.

Working together wins! To join your Wilkes Chamber of Commerce,

visit www.wilkeschamber.com or call 336-838-8662.

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