Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner- “Race to Success”; Featuring Humpy Wheeler of NASCAR! July 30, 6-10pm at Carolina Event & Conference Center, Forest City. Wheeler– one of the founders and most decorated promoters of NASCAR will speak. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s historic #8 car will be on display! Photo & autograph opportunities. Humpy will sign his new book “Growing Up NASCAR”. NASCAR related door prizes! Tickets: $25 for Chamber Members & $35 for non-members. Seating limited! Purchase tickets at www.rutherfordcoc.com or call/email Debbie 828-287-3090, info@rutherfordcoc.com.
Chamber Announces Local Funding for Local Businesses. We are soliciting indications of interest for a Community Development Credit Union (CDCU). The Credit Union would operate like any other Credit Union, except that the primary purpose would be to extend credit to member businesses in Rutherford County. CDCU’s provide reasonably priced financial services to those who would otherwise not have access (small businesses, start-ups, etc.) CDCU’s rarely compete with other financial institutions. In fact, many financial institutions sponsor CDCU’s. A CDCU generally makes smaller loans that larger institutions cannot profitably make. CDCU’s take deposits like any other Credit Union. To find out more, come to the Chamber annual meeting and dinner on July 30.
Chamber Announced Group Insurance Plan. The Chamber of Commerce will also announce and take names of local businesses who would like to participate in a group insurance program that is now available through the Chamber. Come to the annual dinner and meeting on July 30 to find out more information and to sign up.
How can you make a profit and still run out of Cash? Find out at our Cash Flow Seminar- another Chamber LUNCH & LEARN™; Wed., July 28; 12noon; Ryan’s Restaurant, Forest City. Too many businesses focus on profits, without giving enough thought to cash flow. RSVP to Debbie at: info@rutherfordcoc.com or call 828-287-3090.
Ribbon Cutting, In and Out Inspections, 431 West Main Street Forest City, July 30; 10am. Come see how fast you can get your vehicle inspected, and join this new business for refreshments and a fast tour of their In and Out facility.
Ribbon Cutting, Carolina Chiropractic Plus, 152 West Main Street Forest City, Aug. 6; 9am. Dr. Sarah Merrison has recently bought the Carolina Chiropractic Plus office in Forest City. Come see how chiropractic adjustments don’t have to hurt! See the most state of the art chiropractic diagnostic and adjusting equipment available, and watch as Dr. Sarah demonstrates on Chamber Executive Director Rick Austin!