Union County NC Chamber

Who else is still feeling great following last night's Annual Awards Gala? Our largest event of the year would not be possible without our sponsors. We’d like to thank them for their support of this wonderful event.

YOUR Union County Chamber is proud to announce the recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, this prestigious award is presented to Bill Norwood!

Our winner for the 2023 Excellence in Business Award goes to Icon Aerospace!
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Our winner for the 2023 Excellence in Small Business Award goes to Seniors Helping Seniors Southern Piedmont! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Our winner for the 2023 Community Impact Award goes to Collins Aerospace! �Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Our winner for the 2023 Rising Star Award goes to Omega In-Home Service, LLC! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Our winner for the 2023 Nonprofit Innovation Award goes to American Red Cross – Southern Piedmont!
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Our winner for the 2023 Employer of Choice Award goes to South Piedmont Community College!
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Union County!

Once again, we were fortunate to have an incredible team of Chamber member volunteers who chaired our various committees. We are grateful for the time, talent and insight of these leaders who help in our mission to champion business growth and business prosperity throughout Union County.

Chubs Grub Hub is not your typical restaurant. It’s a food-truck style eatery that offers a variety of sandwiches, appetizers, and egg rolls based on the owners’ travels around the US. They have a mission to bring smiles to people’s faces through their food and their involvement in the community. Learn more about their restaurant in this blog: https://www.unioncountycoc.com/chubs-grub-hub-the-food-truck-style-restaurant-that-guy-fieri-would-love/

We are proud of the success of our Chamber Programming, and grateful for partnerships with sponsors who make that success possible. Thank you to our Program Sponsors Duke Energy,Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency Inc, Stepp Law Group, PLLC and Darnel

Keep the cheer here this holiday season by shopping local. You can find great local retail and specialty shops here: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/ql/shopping-specialty-retail-23

Check out one of Union County’s newest restaurants at the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Adelas Mexican Kitchen Waxhaw NC. Register here: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/events/details/adela-s-mexican-kitchen-grand-opening-23060

The chillier temperatures don’t have to keep you from staying healthy with walking, or even swimming. Check out the indoor fitness facilities at places like Monroe Aquatic and fitness center. Learn more about the great amenities available across Union County in the annual Newcomers Guide. https://bit.ly/IUC2023

We enjoyed the Grand Reopening of the Quality Inn & Suites, this week. The renovated hotel includes more than 1,450 square feet of meeting space. Congratulations to the team at Quality Inn on the great work! Check them out at 12047 Guion Ln. Matthews, NC 28105.

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome The Alegre Life to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/the-alegre-life-13294

Support your local community this by donating to a local nonprofit. You can find a list of Chamber Member nonprofits here: https://bit.ly/ucnonprofit

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome YogaSix Waxhaw to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/yogasix-waxhaw-13285

How much value does your business or nonprofit add to the local economy? Wingate University can help you find out with IMPLAN software, a tool that, among other uses, estimates the economic impacts and value added to a community by a business or organization. Learn more about how it works and how Goulston Technologies and the Council on Aging in Union County benefited from this analysis. https://www.unioncountycoc.com/wingate-university-has-powerful-tool-to-analyze-economic-impacts-of-local-businesses/

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Vannoy Construction to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/vannoy-construction-13288

We are so grateful for our partnership with the Chamber Circle Member Investors. These local organizations support the overall mission of YOUR Union County Chamber, as we work towards our vision that everyone who does business or lives in Union County enjoys a thriving local economy and excellent quality of life.

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Finest Transportation LLC to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/finest-transportation-llc-13289

It’s time to show some Local Love! Celebrate Shop Small Saturday by checking out a local small business. If you’re still too stuffed from Thanksgiving to head out to the stores, many local stores have online ordering as well. Check out Chamber member businesses here: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Quality Inn & Suites to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/quality-inn-suites-matthews-13273

YOUR Chamber considers it a privilege to champion business growth and business prosperity throughout Union County. In this season of thanks, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve businesses, nonprofits, and all who live, work or do business in Union County.

Wishing you, your family and your team a wonderful weekend filled with fellowship and love. YOUR Chamber will be closed November 23 and 24 in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Concerned all the upcoming holiday meals may set your health goals back? Union County has many health and fitness options including Club Pilates to help you stay on track. Learn more about Health and Wellness in Union County in our annual magazine. https://www.unioncountycoc.com/UCMag2023/mobile/index.html

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Adelas Mexican Kitchen Waxhaw NC to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/adela-s-mexican-kitchen-13283

When you shop locally, you're not just getting great products – you're investing in our community's growth. Every local purchase multiplies its impact, creating jobs, supporting schools, and enhancing our shared spaces. Let's make a difference, one local buy at a time! Learn more about the importance of buying local here: https://www.unioncountycoc.com/why-its-important-to-buy-local-first/

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome The Learning Experience - Waxhaw to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/the-learning-experience-waxhaw-13284

Tickets are selling out fast for the 2023 Annual Awards Gala. Enjoy dinner and networking with over 500 business leaders from across Union County.
Enjoy fellowship, good food, and the Annual Excellence in Business Awards presentations on December 7, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Union County Agricultural Center.
Click here to buy tickets: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/events/details/2023-annual-awards-gala-22742

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Instrument Transformer Equipment Corp to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/instrument-transformer-equipment-corp-12996

Congratulations to Ambassador of the Month Ada Stevens! A native of Cuba, Ada grew up in Miami, FL. After meeting her husband, Doug in 2004, she fell in love with photography and founded her company, SnapHappy Photos LLC in 2007. He joined her full time in 2012. She ran her business through challenging economic times, always maintaining a positive CAN DO attitude and staying true to the company motto: Totally FOCUSED on you!
They moved to North Carolina in 2019, and have been loving life in this beautiful state ever since. Starting over, they decided to focus on face to face networking and immersed themselves fully in the community. They joined several networking organizations, and have photographed hundreds of events, including corporate multi-day conferences. These past few years, they added Real Estate, Architecture and Product photography, which are Doug’s specialties. Ada’s awards include 2015 Outstanding Woman-Owned Business Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Matthews Chamber of Commerce 2019 President’s Award of Excellence, Finalists in the Small Business Category for the 2020 UCCC Awards, 2020 Member of the Year with NACE (National Association of Catering & Events)

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Wonder Academy- Lake Park to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/wonder-academy-13280

We love partnering with business owners like Tanisha Staton with Legacy Movement Financial Services to make our community better. Thank you for the kind words.

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome Inca Distributions to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/inca-distribution-13279

We love celebrating Member Anniversaries! Take a look at this month’s renewing members. Learn more about them in our Membership Directory: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/

*New Member Highlight*
We would like to welcome DigiShark LLC to the Union County NC Chamber! Click here to learn more: https://members.unioncountycoc.com/list/Member/digishark-llc-13269

Help brighten the season for children in need. YOUR Union County Chamber is an official collection site for Toys for Tots. Please bring unwrapped gifts to the Chamber office by Friday, December 15, 2023.