June Newsletter - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce

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In this Issue:
Spotlights 2-5
All About 6-15
Our Members
Business 16
Briefs
Community 17-21
Business 22-23
News
Tourism 24-25
Chamber 26-30
CHAMBER CHATTER
Dear Members,
Proudly
serving our
members for 50
years!
At this time we can not access our member database. We
are working diligently with our Computer IT and IRM contacts.
During this time we only have access to main contacts.
If you are receiving any emails from the Chamber,
please forward those to interested parties within your company.
To be added to the interim email list, those contacts
may email membership@mtairyncchamber.org. We apologize
for this inconvenience and hope to have this resolved as
quickly as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.
Happy 4th of July!
WEBINARS
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Volume 2 Issue 6
June 2009
Please accept our apologies..
Please mark your calendar for the following webinars that the
Chamber is offering to you !!! PLEASE RSVP !
Social Media Workshop- July 14th - Museum Annex 3:00
Given by Scott Dickson from TCV Media.
MyeBatch.Com July 23rd - Cross Creek Country Club 2:00
MyeBatch is the search engine base of Chamber Members in N.C. Being a Chamber
Member automatically gets you a listing. Come to this webinar to see how your company
can benefit upon the launch date in October!

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CHAMBER CHAMPION !!!!
Pat has served on the
Chamber Board for
2007, 2008 and 2009.
Pat has also held the office
of Vice Chair of
Education for the
Chamber.
EMBARQ
320 First Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
888-999-7756
www.embarq.com
“Pat and Embarq have
played a vital role in our
educational programming.”
said Betty Ann
Collins.
Pat Elmore - Embarq
Pat Elmore, Public affairs manager for EMBARQ is
truly a Champion. Pat and EMBARQ have honestly
come through for us in these hard economic times to
help us cross the finish line. We can always count on
them when we get down to the last stretch. Their “see
it through attitude” makes them leaders in business and
our community.
Pat has 36 years of experience in the communications
industry with EMBARQ and its former companies. Pat
has responsibility for EMBARQ’s most western properties
of N.C. She has a B.S. in Business and has studied
Communications and is currently working on her
Masters in Strategic Leadership and Management. She
has held state and local leadership positions with nonprofit
groups, economic development, and education.
Thank you to Pat Elmore and EMBARQ for their
continued support of Chamber efforts and events.
Embarq Corporation offers a complete suite of communications
services. They offer an innovative portfolio of
services that include reliable local and long distance
service, high-speed internet, wireless, and satellite TV
all on one monthly bill.
They also have a comprehensive range of flexible and
integrated services designed to help businesses of all
sizes be more productive and communicate with their
customers.

CenturyTel and EMBARQ
Announcing Name and Logo of
Combined Company
The two companies, Embarq and CenturyTel will
merge and begin operating under the corporate
name CenturyLink.
Per Glen F. Post III who will be chief executive officer of
CenturyLink explains” Our new brand name was selected
because our customers and employees told us it reflected a
company that is forward-looking and committed to linking
the country together.”
“CenturyLink is a company that embodies the idea of
‘moving forward’ - helping its customers and employees enjoy
the benefit of the latest technologies and excellent customer
service through the company’s determination, accessibility
and value delivery.”, Post said.
The new logo has been selected to represent the power of
connecting people and businesses to each other and to new
opportunities, both locally and nationally.
Upon approval and the closing of the merger, customers will
receive advance notification of the new name. The closing
of the merger of the two companies remains subject to the required
and pending federal regulatory approval.
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Brandt Scholz
Owner/Manager
B & L CUSTOM JEWELERS
The beautiful selection of men and women’s jewelry that line the glass cases make a
statement without words that quality is definitely at its best at B & L Custom Jewelers.
Just the variety of gems, from emeralds to my personal favorite, sapphires set with diamonds,
is enough to make any jewelry lover smile. If you are looking for beautiful and
unique, B & L Custom Jewelers is the place to be. Who makes this place “tick”? It is
not all the gorgeous watches in the case, but Brandt Scholz.
Brandt has been in the jewelry business for 35 years. His journey began with a summer
job polishing jewelry in Philadelphia. 16 years ago, he moved to the area through
his wife’s job. He worked in several Jewelers in Winston and decided to open his
business in February of 2004 in the Main Oak Emporium. With his successful business
he moved into his current downtown location almost 2 years ago.
B & L Custom Jewelers is a full service jeweler from on site repairs to custom made
designs. If you have an idea or picture, Brant can create it. Brandt is the only Graduate
Gemologist in the area. He also is a certified jewelry insurance appraiser.
You always see Brandt out in the community. He is an active member of the Greater
Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, the President of the Downtown Business Association
and a member of Rotary. He uses these organizations to meet new people and
to share ideas. “By meeting new people, It makes it a pleasure to come to work everyday.”
“I chose to locate my business in Mount Airy and I have invested in Mount Airy
through investing my business here”. Brandt says it is important to support Tourism
and the Community. “ Ultimately what is good for Mount Airy is good for Downtown”.
B & L Custom Jewelers
401 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
336 786-1100
www.mtairyjewelwers.com
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Friday 10:30-5:30
Saturday 10:30-3:00

DENISE WATSON—EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
MOUNTAIN VALEY HOSPICE &
PALLIATIVE CARE
Hospice of Surry County dba Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care began in the 80’s as
a grass roots effort by the Altrusa Club. They are a free standing and self supportive Hospice
center with their own board. Mountain Valley Hospice is owned 50% by Northern Hospital of
Surry County and 50% by Hugh Chatham. Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care continues
to provide the highest quality care possible in our area by putting their mission at the top
by “Making a difference, one family at a time”. Mountain Valley Hospice is definitely making
a difference one community at a time. Community is their agenda. The Greater Mount Airy
Chamber is fortunate to have them as active members. Mountain Valley is always represented
at the Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber Surprise, Committees and
The Ambassador Club. Denise Watson says, “People believe in what you do if you have ties
to the community” “Reputation and Integrity are necessary for successful programs”. Recently
plans came together for the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson that
offers 20 patient and family suites. This would not have been possible without the support of
this community.
Denise Watson is the Executive Director for Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care. Denise
became a part of the organization in 1994 as a case manager through a recommendation
by a friend stating it was a rewarding position. Denise’s background was with labor and
delivery. She came aboard and immediately felt she had missed out on the biggest part of
nursing care. In 1998 she took an interim position as Executive Director that lead to the permanent
position in 1999. . “Not everyone can work in this field; you don’t do it for the pay
check. You really have to want to make a difference in the lives of these families and be an
advocate for the patient.” “My outlook for this position is visionary. I have an incredible team
oriented staff that makes it happen” Denise’s goal is to bring awareness to families and encourage
families to discuss their options. “Families should have the conversation with their
loved ones early, don’t wait.” The earlier we can become involved, the bigger the difference
we can make.”
When Denise takes a break from her busy schedule with Community and Hospice functions,
she spends time with her family, describing herself as “The Soccer Mom”. She is married to
Greg and has 3 children; Ericka 16, Samuel 12, and Alexis 8.
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care offers many programs and services. They offer
transition programs, non-medical support programs, the hospice program, bereavement support
and grief camps. Classes and free forms are also available through Mountain Valley
Hospice.
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
401 Technology Lane, Suite 200
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Telephone: 336-789-2922 or 1-888-789-2922
Fax: (336) 789-0856
www.mtnvalleyhospice.org
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Mayberry Motor Inn
The Chamber Surprise Patrol arrived with the balloons, cookies and a basket
of candy to say “Thank You” to Alma Venable and the Mayberry Motor
Inn staff for being such supportive Chamber members! Owner, Alma
Venable had worked until after midnight the night before and was not available
at 9:00am, so the Chamber Surprise Patrol celebrated with Betty Mabe,
who was working the front desk. The Mayberry Motor Inn is an icon of
Mount Airy NC. The simplistic Inn features manicured grounds with a southern
gazebo, beautiful floral gardens, walking trails and a sparkling pool for
those hot summer days. The Inn has 27 units each with free wireless internet,
private bath, color TV and various others amenities including a continental
breakfast for the Inn’s guests. The
rooms are tastefully decorated and affordable
for the traveling visitor.
Mayberry Motor Inn
501 Andy Griffith Parkway North
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-4109
www.mayberrymotorinn.com
Surry County Board of
Education
The Chamber Surprise Patrol paid an unannounced visit to the central office of
the Surry County Board of Education, greeting Superintendent, Dr. Ashly
Hinson and the staff. The Chamber Surprise Patrol was able to meet and to
thank the staff for being such a great Chamber Member and for their continued
support and participation in Chamber programs! Thank you for all that you do
to inspire the young minds of our community!!!
The 2007-2008 North Carolina ABCs of Accountability recognized Surry County School
System for three (3) Schools of Distinction, and eleven (11) Schools of Progress.
Surry County Schools’ students earned $2.2 M in scholarships for the 2007-2008 school
year.
Surry County Board of Education
Central Office
209 North Crutchfield Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8211
www.surry.k12.nc.us

Moody Funeral Services
The Chamber Surprise Patrol visited Moody Funeral Services to say thank
you to Bob Moody and his staff for their continued support of the Chamber and
for their contribution to our community. After introductions were made, Bob discussed
the history of the business and his family involvement that goes back to
1915! We learned that Moody Funeral Services is just like other small businesses.
Their employees are regular people and at the end of the day, it is all
about costumer service. The Chamber Surprise Patrol enjoyed learning more
about Moody Funeral Services and their dedication to quality of service.
"We strive for a quality of service that will give you a service of quality."
Moody Funeral Services
206 West Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2165
www.moodyfuneralservices.com
L.S. Starrett Company...
“The World’s Greatest Toolmakers”
The Chamber Surprise Patrol paid a visit to
L.S. Starrett Company in Mount Airy. The
patrol was able to meet with Michael
Chessock Division Manager and Arlette
Porter MIS Manager. It was a busy day at
L.S. Starrett with the Vice President from
the home office in Athol, Massachusetts
visiting the Mount Airy operation. Mike was
kind enough to take time and invite the
Chamber Surprise Patrol into the Boardroom for a few minutes where he told us
about the company and posed for a few photos with the group. The L. S. Starrett
Company, founded in 1880, manufactures more than 5,000 variations of
Precision Tools, Gages, Measuring Instruments and Saw Blades for industrial,
professional and consumer markets worldwide.
L.S. Starrett Company
372 Boggs Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5141
www.starrett.com
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Business After
Hours are held
monthly to provide
our members with
networking opportunities
and to allow
for the host member
to showcase their
business.
Carolina Connections, Inc.
Carolina Connections, Inc. hosted a Chamber
Business After Hours Event at their NEW
location, 319 South Main Street Mount Airy,
N.A. Barnes—Owner
NC 27030. The event was held outside on the
wrap-around porch of the new office location
at the former Hollingsworth House. A perfect Spring evening with
over 40 Chamber Members and Guests enjoying the wonderful
weather and fellowship. Many of us made ourselves right at
home sitting on the granite walls of the porch, sampling wonderful
appetizers prepared by N.A. Barnes’ lovely wife, Judy and listening
to live music.
N.A. Barnes and the Carolina Connections staff hosted a fabulous
event that allowed all of us to get a better understanding of
the services they provide and gave us a chance to meet new
business contacts and to foster existing business contacts. Thank
you Carolina Connections for a wonderful evening!
Carolina Connections Inc. specializes in pre-employment
screening services and can provide many reports in regards to
DMV Records, Social Security Verification, Drug Screening and
Credit Checks.
Carolina Connections, Inc.
319 South Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
N.A. Barnes (336) 786-7030 x 201
www.carolinaconnectionsinc.com
Chamber Members
enjoy the
evening on the
front porch of
Carolina Connections
with music,
appetizers and
conversation.
The staff of Carolina Connections:
Kelly Carlisle, Lori Cowley and Michael
Barnes

Chelli & Associates
Chelli & Associates hosted a Chamber Business After Hours event to a
packed house in the heart of downtown Pilot Mountain! Chelli Perry Brunner
and her staff welcomed Chamber members and guests to their office located
at 104 West Main Street in Pilot Mountain, NC. Guests were entertained with
live music and enjoyed wonderful appetizers while making new business contacts
and renewing former acquaintances. Thank you Chelli & Associates for a
wonderful event!
Chelli & Associates is a design and marketing firm that works to bring life to
your vision – whether it’s developing your identity or revitalizing your brand.
Your company’s success depends on its image…whether it’s clean and crisp,
elegant or whimsical. Chelli & Associates can do big things with small budgets.
Don’t think your business is too small to launch a strong marketing campaign.
Other capabilities include; annual reports, brochures, business cards,
catalogs, direct mail, logos, magazines, menus, newsletters, packaging, signage,
stationary, websites, promotional products….and more.
The Chelli & Associates Team
Chelli Perry Brunner – President, Jennifer Scott-Ashley – Creative
Director, Megan West Thompson – Sales Manager
Above Chelli Bruner
Below Staff:
L Jennifer Scott-Ashley,
R Megan West Thompson
If you can think it, they can do it!
Chelli & Associates
104 West Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-4878
www.chellink.com
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Crossroads
Behavioral Healthcare
Center
Crossroads Behavioral
Healthcare in partnership
with Unlimited Success/
PDFNC hosted a Chamber Business After Hours event on
Thursday June 4 th at the center located at 351 Riverside
Drive in Mount Airy, NC. Over forty Chamber members and
guests attended the event that showcased the Project
Connect the Dots. David Swann with Crossroads Behavioral
Healthcare welcomed the guests and Jamie Edwards
and Wanda Robertson with Unlimited Success presented
Project Connect the Dots and the study’s findings about alcohol
related automobile accidents and the underage
drinking within Surry County to the crowd. Guests were
treated to wonderful appetizers while taking part in various
activities. The event was very informative and you can
learn more by visiting www.projectconnectthedots.com

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Round Peak Vineyards
Round Peak Vineyards hosted a Chamber Business
After Hours event on Friday June 12, 2009 at 765
Round Peak Church Road Mount Airy, NC. It was a
perfect late spring evening, warm and sunny with
the breathtaking views of Skull Camp Mountain and
Round Peak Mountain surrounding the vineyard.
Owners, Ken Gulaian and his wife Kari Heerdt were
the perfect hosts. Over 60 Chamber members and
guests were invited to the back of the winery for a
wine tasting under the supervision of Whit Lambert Vineyard Manager.
Complimenting the wonderful varieties of wines all made with Round Peak
Vineyard grapes, was a fabulous selection of appetizers…..delicious flavors
and tastes. Guests were entertained by Carter, a young local guitarist and
singer. What an awesome way to end a week….a glass of Round Peak wine
and the breathtaking view of the mountains! Thank you Ken and Kari for
such a wonderful evening!
Paul Belk with the Belk
Stores and Tom Webb with
Old North State Winery.
Albert Blackmon, Deidre
Rogers with Rogers Realty
& Auction Company and
Ann Yokeley enjoy the music.
Round Peak Vineyard
765 Round Peak Church Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 352-5595
www.roundpeak.com
Marti and Richard Loftis of Loftis
HVAC Company, Inc
Jim Petelle of Insteel
Industries, Inc.
Owners Ken Gulaian and Keri
Heerdt great Chamber Members
and welcome everyone to
Round Peak Vineyards!
Cecil Fulp with the Gilmer
Smith Foundation and Bobbi
Wessling with the North
Carolina Employment Security
Commission.
Karen McBennett with
Goodwill Industries of
Northwest NC, Inc.
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Video Works of North Carolina, Inc. held
a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at their new location.
Formerly located on Moore Avenue, Video
Works moved to 140 Franklin Street in Mount Airy
last month into a larger space that is still conveniently
located in downtown Mount Airy. Stefanie
Easter welcomed everyone to the Video Works
studio and office where the guests took part in the
official Ribbon Cutting with City Commissioner
David Beal. The Open House following allowed the
guests to take a tour of the new facility and then to
enjoy wonderful refreshments and appetizers. Congratulations
to Stefanie Easter and her staff on
their new location!
Video Works can offer you
turn key video needs!
Video Works of North Carolina, Inc.
140 Franklin Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-6957
www.videoworksofnc.net
Photos provided by Taberphoto
Fancy Gap Outfitters
Thursday June 11, 2009 the official Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony was held at Fancy Gap Outfitters. Joining
Owners Corky and Barbara Fulton for the ceremony
were the management and sales staff, numerous
Chamber members, guests and the Mayor of
Mount Airy, Jack Loftis. Fancy Gap Outfitters located
at 160 North Main Street in Mount Airy NC caters
to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fly fishing,
or just being outside enjoying nature. Fancy Gap Outfitters carries gear as well as
clothing and shoes for the active lifestyle. www.fancygapoutfitters.com …….website
coming soon.
SageSport and Fancy Gap Outfitters are owned by Corky Fulton of Kings Mountain,
NC. The management team for both SageSport and Fancy Gap Outfitters are Rovetia
Marion, Assistant Managers – Jessica Manuel and Chase Utt.
Fancy Gap Outfitters
160 North Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-1695
www.fancygapoutfitters.com

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Northern Hospital of Surry County holds Ribbon Cutting
and Open House for New Surgery Center
Tuesday June 23, 2009 marked another historic day for Northern Hospital
of Surry County, the opening of The Surgery Center. The 58,000
square foot addition was built at the south end of the hospital’s main campus
on Rockford Street and is the home of Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery,
Day Surgery, GI Endoscopy, Pre-admission Testing, Anesthesia, the
Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Central Sterile Supply, a mobile technology
dock, a new public lobby and waiting space, and associated parking and
site improvements.
The state-of-the-art digital operating room suites incorporate the latest in
medical advancements and was designed to provide the surgeons and staff
with the cutting edge technology needed to serve the community and surrounding
areas for years to come. Born of meticulous planning, these digital
operating rooms will foster the type of efficiency that is vital today for high
quality patient care and a high level of patient satisfaction.
The new Surgical Services building has been designed from the ground
up from a patient and family member’s perspective. Northern Hospital of
Surry County’s goal is to make the patient’s experience as pleasant and
satisfying as possible.
Close to 20 local and regional contractors have been involved in the work,
all coordinated by the hospital’s construction manager, John S. Clark Company
of Mount Airy.
336-719-7000
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Please help the Greater Mount Airy Chamber welcome our ...
SHOW LOCAL FIRST !!!
2009 New Members !!!
*Toshiba Business Solutions
*This ‘N
*Window World of the Foothills
*Froo Froo Pet Boutique
*The Fruit Basket
*The Gallery Group & Art Studio Inc.
*Barney’s
*Skyline Memorial Gardens
*Chelli & Associates
*Consider the Word
*Hodges Realty
*Nor-Pak Services, Inc
*Tourism Partnership of Surry County
*AO Technologies, Inc.
*E.T. Bass and CO
*Sela Building Corporation
*United Processing Co.
*Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting, Inc.
BNI Platinum Products
Associate Member, Dennis Lowe
Pet Stop of The Foothills
PC NEEDS, Inc.
IS THERE A CHAMBER MEMBER
THAT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE
SERVICE OR PRODUCT YOU NEED?
PLEASE VISIT:
WWW.MTAIRYNCCHAMBER.ORG OR
REFER TO YOUR CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY.

NEW MAY MEMBERS !!!
Behavioral Services, Inc.
City to City Link, LLC dba MyeBatch.com
SageSport
Fancy Gap Outfitters
GrahamFest
Kidwell & Company, Inc.
NEW JUNE MEMBERS !!!
Mayberry Guest House, LLC – Located at 146 East Side Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030. The Mayberry Guest House is a recently renovated
5 room Guest House featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ Baths all on
one level with a big backyard and covered parking for 2 vehicles. Locally
owned by David and Doug Jones. Phone (336) 786-4006 or visit
www.mayberryguesthouse.com for additional information.
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Lowes Food #117 – Located at 632 South Key Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Phone (336) 368-5455 or visit
www.lowesfoods.com. David Niten is the Store Manager and this location
has 12 full time employees and 37 part time employees. If you're looking
for a grocery experience that meets your family's needs - with the
freshest produce, great groceries, fabulous fresh foods, and fast, friendly
service --- look no more! Lowes Foods offers variety, quality and value.
Lowes Foods is a unique chain of supermarkets based in Winston-Salem,
NC. Everything they do is designed to bring customers the freshest products
offering the best value, in stores that are clean and well-lit, with employees
who care about their customers. Lowes Foods is "Good For
You." Those three words are much more than a slogan for them, they are
at the heart of everything!

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Inspirational Giving !!!
Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care was awarded a donation of 300,000 by the
North Carolina State Employee Credit Union Foundation. This funding will go towards a
capital campaign to pay for the building and operation of its new hospice home in Dobson.
40 high school graduates were awarded Shelton Family Character Scholarships which is
a $1,000 a year renewable scholarship by Ed and Charlie Shelton to enable local high
school graduates the means to pursue higher education.
Northern Hospital of Surry County awarded scholarships valued at $9500 to area high
school graduates to pursue their interest in medicine, nursing and other fields of endeavor.
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PART - Area transit agencies to get stimulus money
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation will get $790,000 to build two parkand–ride
lots in Mount Airy and Yadkinville and to pay for the engineering and design of a
third lot in Randleman.
PART has bought two acres in Mount Airy for the lot there, which will have 180 spaces,
said Scott Rhine, the agency's program manager. PART has one acre for Yadkinville's lot,
which will have 99 spaces. The agency will submit the projects for bids.
WorkForce Carolina Promotions
Traci Hamilton Management of Sales and Marketing for the Company.
Carlean McCreary Management of Operations for both Mount Airy and Elkin locations.
Congratulations!
“Serving Others is a Privilege,
...Not an Obligation”
Brandy Johnson—The Sue Wilson Memorial Nursing Award by Northern Hospital
of Surry County
Scenic Motors Inc. takes Ford Motor Company’s highest award for the third consecutive
year. They were awarded with the Presidents Award which recognizes excellent customer
service scores and general performance compared to similar dealerships.
PIKE ELECTRIC
James (Jim) D. Culbreth has joined the company as Internal Auditor.
Jim Benfield promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations
Tim Harshbarger promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

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SouthData Awards Eight Next Generation Scholarships
SouthData has announced that it is expanding its scholarship program for employees’
children, the SouthData Next Generation Scholarships.
Originally, the scholarship program paid for students to attend Surry Community College. Now, the company
is extending the program to undergraduates attending any community college, college or university.
The award is a $1,000 scholarship in each of the fall and spring semesters for every SouthData Next Generation
Scholar, which may be renewed each school year for a maximum contribution of $8,000 per student.
“The leadership within SouthData believes in the power of education, especially for the youth of our community,”
said President John Springthorpe, III. “We have been offering scholarships to the children of employees
to attend Surry Community College for many years. I am happy to be able to expand our scholarship
program so more of our employees’ children can take advantage of this opportunity.”
For the 2009-2010 academic year, SouthData awarded eight SouthData Next Generation Scholarships.
These students will be attending five different schools in North Carolina.
Eligible students must be between the ages 18 to 23, enrolled full-time and must maintain a 2.0 grade point
average.
The 2009-2010 SouthData Next Generation Scholars are:
� Jordan Anderson of Mount Airy, son of Mark and Lisa Anderson, currently attending Surry
Community College
� Kelsey Hiatt of Mount Airy, daughter of Kelly and Melissa Hiatt, currently attending Surry
Community College
� Megan Martin of Mount Airy, daughter of John and Lisa Martin, graduated from Mount Airy
High School in June 2009 and planning to attend Elon University in the fall
� Allison Meredith of Pilot Mountain, daughter of Kenny and Barbara Meredith, currently attending
Wake Forest University
� Matthew Sisk of Pinnacle, son of Dale and Teresa Sisk, currently attending Surry Community
College
� Meredith Slate, of Mount Airy, daughter of Les Slate and Amy Slate, currently attending
East Carolina University
� Jay Springthorpe, of Mount Airy, son of John and Karen Springthorpe, currently attending
Western Carolina University
� Savannah Williams, of Mount Airy, daughter of Tommy and Tina Williams, graduated from
Mount Airy High School in June 2009 and planning to attend Surry Community College in the
Fall
SouthData is an innovative billing and communications company specializing in data management, highquality
variable printing, and mailing services for financial institutions, real estate markets, governmental
agencies, utility companies, and healthcare providers. SouthData produces billing statements, payment coupon
books, newsletters, and marketing materials for thousands of clients across the United States. South-
Data is located at 201 Technology Drive, Mount Airy, N.C. For more information, visit www.southdata.com.
336.719.5000 Switchboard
336.783.5902 Direct
www.southdata.com

MOUNT AIRY… A FIT COMMUNITY !!!
The City of Mount Airy has been awarded a Fit Community Designation for 2009-
2012 by the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund!
Mount Airy received the Bronze level, which recognizes demonstrated efforts to making
healthy lifestyles more accessible in the community with potential to strengthen
local supports. A plaque will be received and displayed at City Hall.
Together we can succeed in developing a healthier community in which to live, work
or visit!
Those involved in the designation application process:
City of Mount Airy- Administration, Parks and Recreation, Public Services and
Planning
Surry County Health and Nutrition Center
Mount Airy City Schools
Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
Northern Hospital of Surry County
I was doing a search of Mt. Airy, for our upcoming Vacation in July, and found your
radio station. I love the Music your station plays, and I think it is the station I listened
to years ago before I retired from Trucking. In the mid 1980s I ran a load of
explosives every week out of Dayton Ohio, to either Charlotte NC, or Winston Salem
NC. and would come back to the Northern part of NC to find something to haul back
North.
I am really looking forward to coming back to Mt.Airy, and see how much has
changed. I used to go up 52 to Fancy Gap, and get on I-77, that was a pretty good
climb in a heavy semi, and more fun to come down the hill. Very Beautiful country you
have there, and I really enjoy listening over the internet to your station.
Keep up the good work!
John Journell - Liberty Indiana
From a listener… WPAQ
P.S. If I could get my wife to move, we would be living in the Mt. Airy

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MOUNT AIRY SAFETY AWARDS
The Mount Airy Safety Awards Banquet, co-sponsored by the N.C. Labor
Department and the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce,
was recently held at Cross Creek Country Club honoring local businesses
for their achievements in safety. The Chamber congratulates
our members for their honors of outstanding on-the-job safety.
Duke Energy Carolinas was the corporate sponsor for this event.
SILVER To receive award, days away from work must be 50% below
the industry average.
First Year
Henredon Mount Airy Plant #10—
GOLD To receive award, days away from work, job transfer or restriction
must be 50% below the industry average
First Year
Surry Telephone Membership Corp.
Second Consecutive Year Gold
Duke Energy– Power Delivery, Mount Airy Operations Center
Wayne Farms
Fourth Consecutive Year
City of Mount Airy, City Hall
Fifth Consecutive Year
City of Mount Airy, Water Treatment Plant
John S. Clark Company, Inc.
Seventh Consecutive Year
Employment Security Commission, Mount Airy Local Office

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Greetings!
The Golden LEAF Foundation has scheduled a second round of outreach sessions throughout North Carolina to provide
more potential applicants with information about the new Open Grants Program process and priorities. The Foundation
will begin accepting proposals for the Open Grants Program starting July 1, 2009.
Nonprofit organizations and governmental entities are eligible for consideration of Golden LEAF grants. Prospective
applicants are encouraged to review funding priorities and guidelines for the Open Grants Program posted on the
Foundation’s Web site.
Best,
Jenny Tinklepaugh
Program/Communications Officer
jtinklepaugh@goldenleaf.org
www.goldenleaf.org
North Star Academy Honors Sponsors
CK TECHNOLOGIES, LOWES HARDWARE AND WALMART have supported the Academy through
monetary donations, their time, cookouts, t-shirts, and field trips. Representatives from the companies
were honored by the North Star Academy for their company’s efforts. James Bell, senior materials specialist,
and Carol Colna, human resources manager accepted the plaque for CK Technologies. Bryan Turney
received the plaque for Lowes Hardware. Karrah Dunn accepted the plaque for Walmart. David
Hayes, career development coordinator at North Surry High School said the sponsors provided opportunities
to broaden the students horizons through visits to the companies finding out first-hand what is needed
in the workplace.
CK Technologies was there to present awards for an art contest. Participating students submitted a healthcare
logo. The winning logo, by Jenna Upchurch, will be featured on Company Wellness information.
Jenna also was awarded $100.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS LEARN HOW TO BOOST BUSINESS
The Surry County Economic Development Partnership Inc. hosted a roundtable event to inform
small business owners about the infrastructure of SBA Loans. Two Representatives for
the North Carolina SBA, Karen Hoskins and Mike Ernandes, spoke to the business people
about how they could benefit from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The
agency’s mission is to help small businesses and to help maintain and strengthen the economy.
When do you think about Customer Service?...
When we do not receive it, or find ourselves disappointed with it.
Tony Hall , Principal of East Surry High School and Lyndsey Haywood,
Math Teacher were surprised by Dr. Ashley Hinson and the surprise patrol
with the awards of Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year.
Tony Hall has been Principal of East Surry High School for six years and
has lead the school to a number of achievements and initiatives. East Surry
was named a North Carolina School of Distinction, a U.S. News Bronze Medal
School and a North Carolina Lighthouse School. They are ranked second in the
state among all 1 A high schools in combined end of course test composite and
Wachovia Cup standings. The school has initiated a student advisory program,
and after school tutoring program. The addition of technology including Smart-
Boards, Sympodiums, graphing calculators and mobile laptop labs have been
added for all departments along with teacher training. Hall has also instituted a
freshman mentor program which pairs an upper classman with a freshman for

Housing Starts Surge in May
June 23, 2009--New residential construction surged in May.
New residential construction
Housing starts surged 17.2% in May to 532,000 units, following a 12.9% decrease in April.
Permits for new housing also increased in May, up 4% from April. However, compared to
May 2008, housing starts are down 45.2%. The improvement in single-family units indicates
that the correction is slowly nearing its end. With low mortgage rates, an $8,000 tax credit
available to first-time home buyers, and new, lower-priced homes offered by builders, buyers
will slowly begin to reenter the market. However, growth in the housing sector will be tempered
by the glut of foreclosed homes on the market and consumers' continued worries about
the overall health of the economy.
Industrial production
Industrial production decreased 1.1% in May after declining 0.7% in April. Mining fell 2.1%,
utilities were off 1.4%, and manufacturing decreased 1.0% in May. Capacity utilization declined
to 68.3%. With continued weakness across the economy, expect industrial production
to remain weak this quarter, especially as further production cuts are made at auto manufacturers.
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) posted a 0.1% increase in May. During April, the CPI was
unchanged. A 0.2% monthly increase in energy prices led the overall uptick in the index in
May. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased 0.1%. On a year-ago
basis, the top-line CPI decreased 1.0% while the core CPI is up 1.8%. Inflation appears in
check as consumers and businesses have pulled back on spending because of the financial crisis.
Producer Price Index
Producer prices for finished goods increased 0.2 % in May, building on April's 0.3% gain.
Food prices dropped 1.6% in May, but energy prices rose 2.9%. Prices for core crude goods
increased briskly at 6.7%, while the prices for core intermediate goods and core finished
goods fell 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.
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www.visitmayberry.com
2009 DESTINATION MARKETING
ASSOCIATION OF N.C. 2009
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
THE GREATER MOUNT AIRY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE WINS AWARD IN CONCORD, NORTH
CAROLINA AT THE DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANI-
ZATION OF NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL MEETING
Mount Airy, North Carolina The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
received the Gold Award in the Category of :
Destination Constituents Communications/Enewsletter
The Enewsletter is a component of our website at
www.visitmayberry.com The Enewsletter is mailed to over 30,000 recipients
twice a month who have opted into receiving the Enewsletter along
with upcoming events. These events and information changes each
month to target different types of visitors to gain interests in coming to
Mount Airy.
The Enewsletter is targeted towards different audiences and markets.
Each one is different and each time has a new focus such as Planning a
Wedding, Planning a Family Reunion, Pet Friendly Lodging, Motorcycle
Friendly, Outdoor Recreation, Car Shows, Festival and more! In the past
we have also focused on Lodging Packages, Golf Packages, Girlfriend
Getaways, Romance Getaways and family value vacations
Our Enewsletter project has been very successful as we have been able
to lure more visitors to our Social Media websites as the links are listed
on our Enewsletter to visitors to Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and our
website www.visitmayberry.com We have also been able to send this out to
large meetings or sporting event attendees who are coming to town the
following weekend to allow them to see what all there is to see and do in
the area. It has also been successful with promoting our events to local
hotels, attractions and locals who live in the area to promote What All is
Going on In the Area.

*Friday July 24, 2009
THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB OF AMERICA is headed to the North Carolina Granite
Quarry and then to downtown Mount Airy from 10am-3pm. One side of the street will be blocked off for
the car group which will feature vehicles manufactured in 1927 or before. Visit http://www.hcca.org/
calendar.php
*August 20 – 23, 2009
North Carolina Harley Owners Group-Motorcycle Group
North Carolina Harley Owners Group Update-Over 1,200 registrations have come in for the NC State
Harley Owners Group with representatives from over 23 states and international riders from
Canada and England that will take place in Mount Airy August 19-22, 2009. For a list of
events and schedule of events please visit the official website at www.ncstatehogrally.com )
*September 17, 2009
Buick Driving Enthusiasts
50-100 Cars, 100 people
9:30am – 2:00pm downtown Mount Airy
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Have a happy
and safe July
4th!
The Visitor Center recorded 6,481 visits for May. This number is up 16%
from May 2008. In the Month of June the staff greeted 6,717 Visitors.
Year to date the Staff has greeted 25,568 Visitors. In the month of May and
June we have visitors from 48 States represented, excluding Montana and
Nebraska. We had International Visitors from Germany, Great Britain, India,
Australia, Belgium, Philippines, Ireland and 41 Visitors from Canada.
Coming Up !

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The 8 th Annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament was
held at Cross Creek Country Club. This year the tournament included several special
playing holes; Pay the Pro on #2, Longest Drive on #4, Closest to the Pin on #
7, Longest Drive – Male and Female on #4, Hole in One Challenge on #10 and Circle
Challenge on #14.
Julie Perkins of Perkins & Associates Financial Group chaired the event along with
the assistance of Vice-Chair of Membership - Traci Hamilton of Workforce Carolina,
Bucky Holcomb of Pine State Marketing, Inc. and Laura Joyce of The Wound Care
Center at Northern Hospital.
Winner’s of the 8 th Annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament
1 st Place – Pine State Marketing, Inc.
& Sharp Business Systems – Score
56
Team Players: Chris Younger, Bucky
Holcomb, Tim Hamilton, Richard
Shackleford Pine State Marketing,
Inc. and Sharp Business Systems
Chris Younger, Bucky Holcomb, and
Richard Shackleford accept the First
Place prize from Chair- Julie Perkins.
Tim Hamilton not pictured.
2 nd Place – SouthData, Inc. – Score 57
Team Players: Les Slate, Todd Brown, Alan
Connolly and Mickey McGuire
Allan Connolly with SouthData Inc. accepts
the Second Place Prize from Chair -Julie
Perkins.

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3 rd Place – Southern Community Bank –
Score 58
Team Players: Jim Lewis, Don Symons, Nick
Antonecchia and Johnny Collins
Jim Lewis w/ Southern Community Bank accepts
the prize.
Closest to the Pin went to Greg Perkins of Perkins
& Associates Financial group.
Men’s Longest Drive went to Jeff Whitaker who
played with the Bodet & Horst Team.
Women’s Longest Drive went to Deidre Rogers with
Rogers Realty & Auction Company.

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Chamber Golf Tournament Volunteers
The 8 th Annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament was held on
Thursday May 7, 2099 at Cross Creek Country Club and could
not have been a success without The Chamber Ambassadors
who assisted with the tasks of the day; Kim Shelton
and Christy Tilley with Haynes Strand & Company, Sheila
Jones with Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, Tim
Vanhoy with The Greater Mount Airy Area Habitat for Humanity,
Allison Poteat with Workforce Carolina, Mary Thompson
with RBC Bank, Deidre Rogers and Scott Kniskern with
Rogers Realty & Auction Company, Shannon Wall with the City
of Mount Airy. Along with the additional assistance of Chamber
Board Member – Lee Cole with the Golden Living Center,
Chamber Members, Joan Inman with SouthData, Inc., Lynn
Burcham with the Town of Dobson, Laura Pinnix with Kelly Office
Solutions, Lori Sloop with Piedmont Triad Computer Consulting,
Inc and Laura Joyce with Northern Hospital of Surry
County. Thank you to our volunteers!

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The 8th Annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament held May
7, 2009 at Cross Creek Country Club would not have been a
success without the support of these Chamber Members.
Eagle Sponsors
SouthData, Inc. and Kelly Office Solutions
Birdie Sponsors
Embarq, Pine State Marketing, Inc., Primland
Resort, Reeves Community Center, The Messenger
and B&L Custom Jewelers
Par Sponsors
Video Works of North Carolina, Inc., Campbell,
Campbell & Gardner, Webb Interior, BB& T,
Haynes Strand and Company, Blue Ridge Enterprises,
Perkins & Associates Financial Group,
Chappell Insurance Agency, Inc., Moody Funeral
Services, Bray’s Recapping Company,
L.C. Transportation Services, Inc., Mount Airy
Oil Company, Harvest Time Bread Company of
North Carolina, Consider The Word, and Quality
Inn & Suites.
19 th Hole Sponsors
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, The
Wound Care Center at Northern Hospital of
Surry County and Piedmont Triad Computer
Consulting, Inc

V I S I T U S O N- L I N E
W W W.M T A I R Y N C C H A M B E R. O R G A N D
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200 N. Main St. Mount Airy, N.C.
27030
336-786-6116 Main
The Mission of the
Greater Mount Airy
Chamber of Commerce
is to advance, promote
and encourage
successful business
growth for our members.
Betty Ann Collins - President
Email: president1@mtairyncchamber.org
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Yvonne Nichols - Executive Assistant and Autumn Leaves Festival Director
Email: admin@mtairyncchamber.org
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Jessica Icenhour - Tourism Director
Email: tourism@visitmayberry.com
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Tanya Taylor- Membership/Communications
Email: membership@mtairyncchamber.org
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Fawn Shaw - Visitor Specialist
Email: receptionist@mtairyncchamber.org
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