60th Annual Meeting and Year-in-Review Sponsors
December 2, 2010
The Union County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 60th Annual “Year in Review” with over 280 members and community leaders in attendance at Rolling Hills Country Club, in Monroe, Thursday, December 2, 2010.
This annual event celebrates the Chamber’s accomplishments during the year and sets expectations for the upcoming year. In addition, the Chamber recognizes members for their contributions to the community and business community. This year’s honorees included:
- Marti Stegall (Sparq Solutions) – 2010 Volunteer of the Year
- Lorayn Deluca (Lorayn Deluca Photography)– 2010 Ambassador of the Year
- Phoung Nguyen (QEMS, Inc.) – Minority Business Person of the Year
- Judy Hinceman (Gino’s of Wingate/Jim & Judy’s Kitchen/Catering by Judy) – Business Woman of the Year
- Jon Schrader (Omnova Solutions) – Business Man of the Year
This year, Dr. John McKay, President of South Piedmont Community College,
(pictured left with Pat Kahle, Chair of the Chamber) received the 2010 Special Recognition Award for his leadership of SPCC and his many contributions to the business community. 2010 Chairperson, Pat Kahle, stated “It is a privilege to recognize the many contributions John has made not only to the business community, but to the entire Union County region during his tenure at SPCC. “ |
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The Chamber also recognized two business leaders posthumously for their outstanding contributions to Union County. Andy Boggs and Phil Hargett were both inducted into the Chamber Business Leadership Hall of Fame for their achievements in business, their contributions to the community, and for their vision. (Photo to left: Sue Boggs accepts the award.) | |||
Kahle listed the Chamber’s many accomplishments in 2010, including completion of an Economic Impact Study, several small business initiatives, and receiving an “Excellence in Communications Award” from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).
Tony Herrin, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Union Power Cooperative was named 2011 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Chamber. Kahle commented, “Tony will be an excellent Chairman for our Chamber as we head into a new and exciting decade for our Chamber.” |
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Chamber Chair, Pat Kahle with Marti Stagall of Sparq Solutions
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Chamber Chair, Pat Kahle with Lorayn Deluca of Lorayn Deluca Photography
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Chamber Chair, Pat Kahle with Phoung Nguyen of QEMS, Inc.
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Chamber Chair, Pat Kahle with Judy Hincemen of Gino’s of Wingate/Jim & Judy’s Kitchen/Catering by Judy
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Chamber Chair, Pat Kahle with Jon Schrader of Omnova Solutions
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