1. As a part of the Chamber’s workforce development efforts, the Chamber in collaboration with Union County Public Schools and South Piedmont Community College, hosted the first Earn It in Union County Job Fair. The job fair connected graduating high school seniors and members of the public with businesses open job positions. In addition to networking and learning about available job opportunities, attendees had the opportunity to have their resume reviewed by members of the Union County Human Resources Association.

2. Women In Business (WIB), initiated in 2012 grew membership by 10% in 2016. This dynamic program continues to provide leadership development, networking opportunities, referrals, and meaningful information specifically for women. In addition to the quarterly luncheons, the WIB Steering Committee also hosted a professional development event called, Develop Your Professional Swag. This evening event featured three dynamic women speakers followed by a panel discussion.

3. As part of the Public Policy program, the Union County Chamber:• Hosted a Public Policy Luncheon to inform members about the “Connect NC” bond referendum. This $2 billion bond package

was an investment in the state’s university system, community colleges, state parks, National Guard, and numerous water and sewer systems. The bond package included funds for South Piedmont Community College, UNC-Charlotte, and our local agriculture community. The Chamber worked locally with South Piedmont Community College and UNC-Charlotte for passage.

• Hosted a Public Policy luncheon in April featuring Union County Manager Cindy Coto to provide a “State of Union County” to Chamber members and guests.

• Hosted a Public Policy luncheon in September featuring members of the Union County Delegation from Raleigh. State representatives Dean Arp, Craig Horn, Mark Brody, and State Senator Tommy Tucker gave updates from the 2016 legislative session and provided insight to upcoming legislative issues affecting Union County businesses.

4. As part of the Shop Union County program, the Union County Chamber:• Grew the Lunch Mob program to introduce Chamber members to restaurant members throughout Union County. The

Chamber invites members to the local eatery—no formal program or agenda, and the restaurant provides a discount to the attendees. It is an informal way to network with other members and to support a local Chamber restaurant member.

• Hosted the Union County Business Expo. This year, the Chamber chose to hold a traditional business expo instead of the back-to-school expo of recent years. Over 52 exhibitors participated representing a variety of business segments. In addition to business exhibitors, South Piedmont Community College, SCORE, and Union County were represented to provide educational materials for business owners.

5. The Chamber grew the new Young Professionals of Union County (YPUC) program, which now has over 110 members and is only in its first year. This program held its initial kickoff event in November, 2015. This new program provides professional development, opportunities to network with other young professionals, mentoring, and a community service component. In 2016, there were quarterly luncheons, networking events, and informal socials. In addition, YPUC volunteers held two community service events.

6. The Chamber’s Environmental Health and Safety Roundtable was formed to meet the specific needs of EHS professionals in Union County, its purpose to provide opportunities for networking, benchmarking, and sharing best practices. The group includes EHS professionals from leading industry, healthcare, and government. The EHS Roundtable also hosts quarterly breakfast events to share information with the business community, focusing on small and mid-sized businesses. In 2016, the EHS Breakfast events included information about OSHA audits, the STAR and SHARP Safety Programs, the National Safety Council, and a panel discussion featuring EHS professionals from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry – Plastics Division, Goulston Technologies, RSC Chemical Solutions, and Union Power Cooperative.

7. In an ongoing effort to offer value to Chamber-member businesses, the Chamber introduced a new affinity program in collaboration with FSI Office/AOPD. This program offers deep discounts to members of the Chamber and supports a local Chamber-member office supply company. Discounts are offered to all members including the smallest businesses.

8. In 2016, the membership growth of your Chamber reached an historic high with over 630 member businesses and organizations, representing over 24,000 employees.

2016 Accomplishments

The foundation of a strong community is a healthy business community. We are fortunate in Union County to have a diverse, vibrant business community consisting of small and large retail/service businesses, a varied agri-business community with deep historical significance, and a manufacturing concentra-tion other communities envy. A prosperous business community provides jobs for our residents, a tax base to build and maintain our infrastructure, income to support our quality of life through contributions to our nonprofits, and support of our educational institutions.

The foundation of a healthy business community is a dynamic Chamber of Commerce. YOUR Chamber is the cornerstone of the business community providing opportunities to connect with others, providing professional and personal development opportunities, collaborating with community partners to meet the challenges businesses face, advocating on behalf of our members, and acting as a primary resource for our members. The work of the Chamber is crucial to the success of our members, and ultimately to the success of our community.

This year was a great success! In 2016 your Chamber implemented new programs, enhanced existing programs, and created even more opportunities for our members to “make connections” throughout the year. Membership in your Chamber grew to a historic level this year, attendance at our events continued to grow; members utilized the Chamber as a resource for their business, and grew their businesses leveraging the connections made through the Chamber.

We continue to solidify the Chamber’s role as “The Business Connection in Union County”. We provide solutions to the common challenges all businesses face and differentiate our services based on the business segments we serve. We achieve this by doing what we do best—making connections.

This was a great year for YOUR Chamber and our members. Yet as I look to the future, I am confident the best is yet to come.

Wishing you the very best,

Pat KahlePresidentUnion County Chamber of Commerce

President’s Letter

Greg Andress Union Power CooperativeRoland Bibeau, FACHE Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterBenjamin Bostic Wells Fargo BankFred Edwards Goulston Technologies, Inc.Jonathan Edwards Tyson Foods, Inc.Shane Fraser SNA TodayRick Greene ASSA ABLOY Jack Hargett Hargett Electric CompanyA.C. Marchionne Greiner Bio-OneDr. Jerry McGee South Piedmont Community CollegeCheryl Neely Carolina Staffing Resources

Chris Platé Monroe-Union County Economic DevelopmentJulie Sikes Charlotte Pipe & Foundry – Plastics DivisionDavid Smith Edward Jones – David E. SmithLinda Smith Alliance for ChildrenLaura Sparkman Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat AssociatesGary Summerfield Summerfield Firestone & Auto ServiceJason Walle Chain Reaction StudiosDenise White Carolinas HealthCare System

2016 Board Executive Committee

Jan Glover, Immediate Past ChairGlover & Company, PLLC

2016 Board of Directors

Helen Thomas,ChairFirst Citizens Bank

Gene Robbins,Vice-ChairRobbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.

Terry Sholar, TreasurerPerry, Bundy, Plyer & Long, PLLC

Past ChairsJan Glover 2015Jack Hargett 2014Ron Brown 2013Tom Donahue 2012Tony Herrin 2011Pat Kahle 2010 Ron Sumrow 2009Lisa Hildreth 2008Larry Helms 2007Jeff Bass 2006Woody Faulk 2005Doug Woody 2004Karl Cahoon 2003Pam Duke 2002John Roberts 2001

Al Lyerly 2000Charlie Polk 1999Roby Shore 1998Frank Carpenter 1997Earl Miller 1996Don Brown 1995Johnny Pigg 1994Sara Furr 1993Frank Elliot 1992Larry Bishop 1991Fred Long 1990Jack Fowler 1989Tom Caldwell 1988Vaughn Correll 1987Ben Helms 1986

John Ashcraft 1985Dr. Jay King 1984Koy Dawkins 1983John Andrews 1982Dr. Tom Corts 1981Charles Sturgis 1980J. D. Hetcher 1979Harold Johnson 1978Harry Sherwood 1977William Temple 1976C. Frank Griffin 1975James Wellborn 1974Charles Norwood 1973Dr. Budd Smith 1972Thomas Dillon 1971

Oliver Nisbet 1970Aaron Plyler 1969J. Harry Lee 1968J. V. Secrest 1967E. D. Gaskins 1966Charles L. Hunley 1965A. Ralph Smith 1964John Adams 1963John Bivens 1962Dr. S. C. Duncan 1961Jack Hernig, Jr. 1960James C. Plyler 1959Roy Smith, Sr. 1958Jack Hargett 1957R. C. Stewart 1956

Roy Curry 1952J. Ray Shute 1947M. B. Honeycutt 1947W. B. McManus 1946J. Howard Williams 1945W. A. Henderson 1944Dr. Paul Helms 1953-54Neill Huggins 1948-49H. H. Day 1950-51Edwin Niven 1941-43Eugene Presson 1933-40

William Durham,SecretaryWingate University

2016 AmbassadorsKelly Alling Alling’s Auto & Truck Repair, LLCAmanda Cameron First Citizens BankJessica Diehl The Network TeamChris Donadio LITCO InternationalRobert Favatella Heartland Payment SystemsShane Fraser SNA TodayRoyal Link III Carolinas HealthCare SystemRob Mays Sharp Business SystemsKenda McCoy Town PlannerJo Moore Edward Jones – Jo MooreGinny Morales J I T Branded ConceptsJenny Prevatte TwiliteCS Web and Graphic DesignDavid Rogers Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.Dawn Russell SERVPRO of Union CountyDavid E. Smith Edward Jones – David E. Smith, Financial AdvisorChuck Smith McGee CorporationAmy Sperry Union County Education FoundationA.J. Wallace Union County Sheriff’s OfficeTiffany Weaver Turning Point, Inc.

2016 Leadership Union GraduatesStephen Bennett Helms, Robinson & Lee, PAKevin Byrum ATI Specialty MaterialsJeffrey Caton Union CountyKristy Derrick Cyril Bath CompanyLarry Faison City of MonroeMackenzie Farone-Waite Greiner Bio-OneMary Ellen Frizzell South Piedmont Community CollegeAngela Greene Carolinas HealthCare SystemAmy Griffin American Wick Drain CorporationRachel Horne Carolinas HealthCare SystemAmanda Housand Union AcademyLyndsey Kraynock Carolinas HealthCare SystemBryan McCarver Union County Sheriff’s OfficeDavid McQueen Boys & Girls Clubs of Union CountyLaura Montemurro Atlantic Pinstriping LLCJo Moore Edward Jones – Jo MooreAllen Plyler Union County Public SchoolsBrenda Robbins Union Power Cooperative

Annual Spring Golf ClassicIn the spring, members enjoy a relaxing day of golf while networking with clients, friends and sponsors. The Chamber’s golf tournament is a captain’s choice format with approximately 100 golfers during a one-day tournament held at a member golf course each year.

Annual Red Carpet GalaThe Annual Gala, held the first Thursday in December, is considered the Chamber’s annual meeting. During the event, the Chamber presents its annual awards to distinguished members and recognizes members who have volunteered throughout the year. It is the premiere event of the year.

Business Networking Luncheons These monthly luncheons are designed to educate members on pertinent issues and topics that relate to most businesses: small, medium, or large. New Chamber members are introduced each month, and all attendees enjoy the time of fellowship and networking with fellow members and attendees.

Connections After FiveThese after business hours networking events, hosted by sponsoring members, provide a casual setting for making new connections and catching up on friendships, as well as an opportunity for the hosting member to share and educate attendees about their businesses.

Environmental Health & Safety BreakfastHeld quarterly, these breakfasts bring speakers to address environmental, health and safety issues affecting chamber member businesses.

Environmental Health & Safety RoundtableThis new program was developed to meet the specific needs of EHS professionals in Union County by providing opportunities to network with other EHS professionals,

In conversations regarding business growth and ROI, I have been asked by several business owners if it is a wise investment to join the Union County Chamber of Commerce. My response is always a resounding “YES!” However, I always add, once you become an active member, you will gain insights from business owners in a variety of industries, have access to mentors in your field of work and, experience an amazing and extraordinary camaraderie with fellow members. These benefits of being an active Union County Chamber member are priceless!

Karen EastmanForward Design and Print Company

2016 Programs & Events

benchmark, and share best practices. In addition, this group will bring information to the community to share with other businesses.

Leadership UnionAn annual 10 month leadership development program in which participants develop leadership skills, meet with business and community leaders, develop in-depth knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Union County, and explore opportunities for community service.

Lunch & LearnThese events offer Chamber members the opportunity to showcase their business/services to members during a “Brown Bag lunch”, FREE seminar. Members will walk away with innovative ideas and strategies to incorporate into their own businesses for future success.

Lunch MobsAs a part of the Shop Union County program, each month the Chamber partners with a Chamber-member eatery to invite members to have lunch—no formal program or agenda. This is an informal way to network with other members and to support a local Chamber-member restaurant.

Make it In Union County Manufacturer’s Awareness ShowcaseAn opportunity for chamber members, students, and the general public to learn about manufacturing and to meet manufacturers in Union County.

Make it In Union County Manufacturer’s Celebration Breakfast This special event celebrates the benefits of manufacturing in Union County. Manufacturers are recognized for their contributions to our community through the jobs they create, the infrastructure supported by the taxes they pay, and the thousands of volunteer hours and dollars they contribute to local nonprofits.

2016 Programs & EventsAs a first-year member, it has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. As a small business owner, it is refreshing to be affiliated with a group that is so passionate about growing and developing businesses within the chamber. Not only have I seen the direct impact to my business, but the biggest return I have gained as a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce has been my expanded network. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of other chambers before but never have I seen such a more dedicated staff that is always working to create new ways to help chamber members grown and become engaged in the community. The programming the chamber provides creates an opportunity to each business to get involved at a level they are comfortable with and also has subset groups like the “Young Professionals of Union County” and “Women in Business” that help round out a robust offering for chamber members. This chamber is defiantly doing something different here in Union County and I am proud to be a member and I will continue to be a member as long as they will have me. Marcus A. Watson, Principal Financial Group

Make it in Union County Manufacturer’s Executive RoundtableThis program provides executives from Union County manufacturers the opportunity to connect in an informal setting to network, share best practices, benchmark ideas, and promote ethical leadership, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Public Policy Luncheon Periodic luncheons featuring speakers who present local, state, or national public policy topics that impact business in Union County and the surrounding region. Ribbon Cuttings and Grand OpeningsA basic function of the Chamber, ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations are now a “hot ticket”. Members with new facilities, offices, stores, etc., or breaking ground on property receive the royal treatment from Chamber Ambassadors, Board members and staff as the ceremonial “cutting of the ribbon” or “turning of the dirt” takes place. Billed to new members as a photo opportunity, these events provide free promotion and are included in the eBizLink email newsletter. Photos are also submitted to all Chamber media contacts.

Small Business BreakfastIn celebration of National Small Business Week, the chamber hosts an exclusive break-fast which features a speaker who targets issues relating to small business owners.

Union County Business EXPOThis Business-to-Consumer event is hosted annually to bring awareness to residents of Union County the many businesses and services available to them. Chamber members set up table top booths, share their business information and meet and greet with members, guests and the public.

Union County Safety Awards LuncheonEach year, Union County businesses are recognized by the North Carolina Department of Labor for their stellar work in maintaining safe work environments.

2016 Programs & Events

Joining the Chamber was the best busi-ness decision that will ever be made! We love, love, love them! The exposure we gained in the first two months of joining has been great. Plus, they offer themselves for whatever we need at any time. Their platform of connecting people and businesses is phenomenal, and we look forward to being members for many years to come.

Latricia Clark-LetsingerChristopher LetsingerElegant Occasions Unlimited

NC Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry and her staff attend and present awards at this annual luncheon.

Women In BusinessThis program is a networking and professional development program established by the Union County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the WIB is to provide a welcoming environment for women executives to cultivate relationships and build their networks. WIB Members are Union County Chamber members whose unique abilities empower those whom they touch. They are dynamic women who together develop practical solutions based on innovative ideas woven with life experiences.

Workforce Development Coalition This program provides leaders from various organizations the opportunity to connect for the purpose of identifying and implementing proactive solutions to the workforce needs of businesses in Union County.

Young Professionals of Union CountyA new program developed to meet the specific needs of young professionals 21-39 years of age by providing professional development opportunities, opportunities to network with other young professionals, mentoring, and opportunities to serve the community as a group.

2016 Programs & Events

Each year the first Friday in October is designated as National Manufacturing Day. For the third year, the Union County Chamber of Commerce facilitated a week-long celebration of manufacturing in Union County under the brand, Make It in Union County.

The purpose of the week’s activities was:to increase awareness of the positive benefits of manufacturing in our community, to promote manufacturing as a top career choice, and to thank manufacturers in Union County for the jobs they create, the taxes they pay to support the infrastructure of our county, and the thousands of volunteer hours and dollars they contribute to local charitable organizations.

The Chamber reached out to community partners and manufacturers to create a Manufacturing Awareness Task Force. The Task Force was led by the Chamber and included representatives from Union County Public Schools, South Piedmont Community College, and local marketing experts. The communications plan included a significant presence on social media, constant updates to the Make It in Union County website, speakers in area high schools, field trips to local manufacturing facilities, and various communication methods directed to students in the area high schools

Union County Public School Guidance Counselors and Career Development Coordinators toured Charlotte Pipe and Foundry – Plastics Division and Scott Safety prior to the big event to learn about manufacturing and about the activities to be held during Manufacturing Awareness Week.

Speakers from various manufacturers across the county spoke to local high schools reaching over 1,500 students and educators. Almost 200 students toured seven manufacturing facilities. Over 200 students, parents, educators, and members of the community attended tours of five manufacturing facilities.

A Manufacturing Showcase Event was held at South Piedmont Community College with over 20 table top exhibits featuring local manufacturers, Union County Public Schools and South Piedmont Community College. Students could use a welding simulator, see 3-D printing at work, use marshmallow shooters made of pvc pipe, see videos about manufacturing processes, and talk with leaders from local manufacturers.

The week’s activities culminated in a Manufacturing Celebration Breakfast attended by over 125 manufacturing executives and community leaders. This year’s keynote speaker was NC Apprenticeship Council Chairman Roger Collins (Siemens Energy) who spoke about apprenticeships, workforce development and the needs of the manufacturing community.

During Manufacturing Awareness Week 2016, over 2500 people were reached through the schools, speakers, tours, field trips, open house events, manufacturing showcase, and the breakfast event. Even more received information through Make It in Union County’s website and various social media sites.

Make it in Union County Manufacturing Awareness WeekOct. 3-7, 2016 MakeItInUnionCounty.com #MakeItInUC

An important business segment to our community is small, locally-owned businesses. These businesses are the backbone of our community and your Chamber. In 2016, the Chamber focused on enhancing our services offered to small business owners throughout Union County.

The purpose of this initiative is:

• To increase awareness of the importance of supporting locally-owned businesses and keeping sales tax revenue in Union County to support the infrastructure of our county

• To promote Chamber-member small businesses• To provide support and access to resources for small business owners• To thank small business owners for their investment in our community, the jobs they create, the taxes they pay that support

the infrastructure of our community, and the thousands of volunteer hours and dollars they contribute to local nonprofits.

The Chamber recognized small businesses during National Small Business Week (May 1-7, 2016) with significant presence on the Chamber’s social media sites. In addition, small business owners were invited to a Small Business Breakfast Event to hear from Success Coach James Pagano. James provided specific strategies small business owners can use to help them work “on” their business instead of “in” their business.

The Chamber celebrated Small Business Saturday (November 26, 2016) with a significant presence on the Chamber’s social media sites for over two weeks leading up to the big day. The Chamber hosted a social media contest with a prize for shoppers who patronized locally-owned Chamber-member small businesses. In addition, the Chamber team visited small business members throughout the county delivering Small Business Saturday marketing supplies in advance of the event.

The Chamber announced plans to create a Small Business Roundtable to meet the needs of small business owners throughout Union County. The Roundtable will provide opportunities to network with other small business owners, benchmark, and share best practices. In addition, this group will provide feedback to the Chamber to ensure the Chamber is meeting the needs of its small business members.

In 2017, the Chamber plans to roll out a new Small Business Initiative called, Small Business Spotlight. Each week the Chamber will feature a small business Chamber-member in a video on its website and social media sites.

Small Business Initiative

Lunch Sponsor Carolinas HealthCare System

Photography SponsorAccuPointe

Hole SponsorAdvantaClean of MonroeC&C Tool and MachineMyrick Construction, Inc.RJS Logistics, Inc.Technocom Business Systems

Hole-In-One SponsorChrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Indian Trail

Fairway Sign SponsorsAtlantic Pinstriping LLCQuik TripRutledge Financial Partners

Annual Red Carpet Gala Platinum SponsorNovant Health

Gold SponsorsBrewer-Hendly Oil Co., Inc.Chain Reaction StudiosGM Nameplate N.C. Div.Greiner Bio-One

Annual Golf Classic Presenting SponsorGreiner Bio-One

Beverage Cart Sponsors Vanguard Pai Lung

Putting Green Sponsor Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Goodie Bag SponsorUnion Power Cooperative

Corporate SponsorsBetter Car People, LLCBrewer-Hendley Oil Co., Inc.Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. – Plastics DivisionEmerald Lake Golf ClubHampton Inn – MonroeHargett Electric CompanyMcGee CorporationMetro Tech SystemsRobbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.State Utility Contractors, Inc.Victory Bolt & Specialty, Inc./Spivey Insurance GroupWindsor Windows & Doors, Inc.

QEMS, Inc.Union Power Cooperative

Awards SponsorDuke Energy Corp.

Silver SponsorsEclectic Personal Chef, LLC – Integrated Nutrition Health CoachMonroe – Union County Economic DevelopmentRoy D. Jennings DDS PATyson Foods, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank Bronze SponsorsASSA ABLOYCaja HoldingsCarolinas HealthCare SystemCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. – Plastics DivisionCoco Lumber Company, LLCFrontier Communications, Inc.Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USAGoulston Technologies, Inc.Hargett Electric CompanyMcCoy Machinery Company, Inc.Piedmont Natural GasPotter & Company, P.A.Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.RSC Chemical SolutionsSpivey Insurance Group

2016 Event, Program & Advertising Sponsors

State Utility Contractors, Inc.Stepp Law GroupVictory Bolt & Specialty, Inc.Whitley Mortgage Associates, Inc.WIXE – Monroe Broadcasting CompanyYadkin Bank

Business Networking Luncheons

January – PruittHealth – Union PointeFebruary – Henderson Properties, Inc.March – J I T Branded ConceptsApril – Holiday Inn Express – MonroeMay – Carolinas Net CareJune – Westmoreland Printers, Inc.July – Bright Crayon MarketingAugust – J I T Branded ConceptsSeptember – Prism Properties & DevelopmentOctober – Union Power Cooperative, First Citizens BankNovember – Henderson Properties, Inc.

Connections After Five Presenting SponsorsAugust – Carolinas HealthCare System October – Bank of North Carolina

2016 Event, Program & Advertising Sponsors“In Union County” Magazine Back Cover Novant Health

Inside Front Cover Keffer Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Inside Back Cover Bob Mayberry Hyundai

Full Page Extreme Ice CenterIndependence MazdaMonroe-Union County Economic DevelopmentUnion Power Cooperative

Half Page Bonita’s School of BalletRoy D. Jennings DDS PAUnion County Public SchoolsWingate Dental CareWingate University

Third Page Heritage Funeral HomeRobbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.South Piedmont Community CollegeThe Tyson Group

Fourth PageBlack’s Tire & AutoCity of Monroe, Aquatics & Fitness Center

City of Monroe, Charlotte – Monroe Executive AirportCity of Monroe, DowntownCopus 1 Indian TrailCourtyard by MarriottFrontier Communications Inc.Henn AutomotiveMonroe Country Club Golf CourseRutledge Financial PartnersStacks KitchenSummerfield Firestone & Auto ServiceThe Bike Depot of WaxhawUnion County Habitat for HumanityUnion Academy

Business Card Bowden Realty ManagementCreative Food Concepts, Inc.Keller Williams Realty – Union County Market CenterMario’s Italian RestaurantMonroe Rehabilitation Center

Environmental Health & Safety Breakfasts Platinum SponsorsCarolina Staffing Resources – April Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company – February Union Power Cooperative – August & November

Gold SponsorsGoulston Technologies, Inc. – April Holiday Inn Express – Monroe – November TAF Environmental & Safety Inc. – November

Silver SponsorsCarolina Staffing Resources – August

Make it in Union Manufacturing Awareness Showcase

Platinum SponsorCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. – Plastics Division

Hospitality Suite SponsorCentralina Workforce Development

Make it in Union County Manufacturing Celebration BreakfastPlatinum Sponsor Carolinas HealthCare System

Gold SponsorsAccuPointeAerotekCentralina Workforce Development

Frontier Communications Inc.Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.SunTrust Bank

Silver SponsorsCarolina Staffing ResourcesCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co. – Plastics DivisionFirst Citizens BankHargett Electric CompanyHoliday Inn Express – MonroeUnion County Human Resources Association

Public Policy LuncheonsPlatinum SponsorCentralina Workforce Development – September Time Warner Cable Business Class – February

Gold SponsorsHenderson Properties, Inc. – September Potter & Company, P.A. – February Union Power Cooperative – February

Silver SponsorsHoliday Inn Express – Monroe – February

2016 Event, Program & Advertising SponsorsSafety Awards Luncheon Platinum SponsorScott Safety

Gold SponsorMcGee CorporationQEMS, Inc.

Silver SponsorsCarolina Staffing ResourcesColfaxGoulston Technologies, Inc.Holiday Inn Express – MonroeMonroe – Union County Economic Development

Union County Business Expo Platinum SponsorBB&T Bank

Gold SponsorsFrontier Communications Inc.Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.Union County Weekly – Charlotte Media GroupWIXE – Monroe Broadcasting Company

Silver SponsorsAtlantic Pinstriping LLC

2016 Event, Program & Advertising SponsorsBob Mayberry HyundaiBranch Office SolutionsBright Crayon MarketingCourtyard by MarriottFirst Citizens BankForward Design and Print CompanyKeller Williams Realty-Union County Market CenterPrism Properties & DevelopmentThe Network TeamWells Fargo BankWhitley Mortgage Associates, Inc.

Women In Business Program SponsorStepp Law Group, PLLC

Platinum SponsorsBayada Home Health Care – February Bayada Pediatrics – February Carolinas HealthCare System – October Duke Energy Corp. – April Novant Health Matthews Medical Center – May Professional Development Event

Gold SponsorsAerotek – August

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. – May Professional Development EventFoster Grace Insurance Agency – October Roy D. Jennings DDS PA – October

Silver SponsorsAll-In-One Hard Surface Restoration – October Carolina Staffing Resources – August Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas – May Professional Development EventFirst Citizens Bank – May Professional Development Event & AugustGoulston Technologies, Inc. – August Holiday Inn Express – Monroe – August & OctoberSodoma Law Union – August Union County Education Foundation – October Whitley Mortgage Associates, Inc. – May Professional Development EventWingate Dental Care – May Professional Development Event

Music SponsorBig Pop Productions – May Professional Development Event

Photo Booth SponsorCarolina Selfie Queen – May Professional Development Event

Social SponsorsWindsor Run – March Carolinas HealthCare System – September

Young Professionals of Union County (YPUC)

Platinum SponsorsFrontier Communications Inc. – February & MarchWingate University – January The Dreamchaser’s Brewery – September Town of Waxhaw – June Turning Point, Inc. – May

Gold SponsorUnion County Human Resources Association – Gold

Silver SponsorsBig Pop Productions – September Goulston Technologies, Inc. – June Impressive Printing, Inc. – June Union County Education Foundation – June

Union County Chamber of Commerce

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