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Tuesday, October 31, 2017 |
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A New Joint Automotive Venture Finds
Third Partner in North Carolina
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"We know from experience
North Carolina's workforce will exceed our expectations for precision and quality." -
Carlos Vasto,
GF Linamar general manager
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With U.S. auto manufacturing now entrenched in the Southeast, two international suppliers have joined forces to establish a supply base within easy reach of automakers.
GF Linamar combines the die-casting expertise of Swiss firm GF Automotive with the machining capabilities of Canada's Linamar Corp. in a partnership that will supply
lightweight components to the North American automotive industry.
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Clear Creek named 1 of 2 top-performing Title 1 schools in NC
Clear Creek Elementary has won $12,500 after being named one of the state's top-performing Title I schools.
Clear Creek was one of two schools honored Thursday during a ceremony in Greensboro recognizing the 2017 N.C. National Title I Distinguished Schools, beating out more than 14,000 Title I schools in the state and 140 eligible for the recognition.
The National Title I Distinguished School designation recognizes high student achievement in schools that have substantial poverty rates, high end-of-grade success rates and significant growth in scores.
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Business After Hours is at Interfaith Assistance Ministry in November
Henderson County's premier networking event is Thursday, November 16th from 5:30 - 7 pm. Join presenting sponsor Asheville Regional Airport and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours at Interfaith Assistance Ministry, 310 Freeman Street (beside the Blue Ridge Mall).
We will kick-off the evening with a ribbon cutting celebrating IAM's new 17,000-square-foot building. Following the ribbon cutting, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while you network and share ideas with your fellow Chamber members. Bring plenty of business cards and promotional materials...be prepared to make lots of new business connections.
PLUS - don't miss out on the 50/50 and Second Chance Card Game presented by Republic Services, Inc.
RSVP via email or give us a call - 828-692-1413.
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 Roll Out the Red Carpet -
Engage Your Staff to WOW Your Customers
We live in a time when customers have more choices and louder voices than ever before. In order to be competitive in today's marketplace, having a team that delivers a consistently excellent experience for your customers is critical. When you roll out the red carpet for your customers, they will return, bring friends and become your raving fans! The question is, what does that look like and how do you get your whole team on board?
This program will answer those questions. Walk away learning:
- From case studies of small and medium-sized business that have branded themselves with excellent customer service, and how it's positively impacted their bottom line.
- The 3 levels of the customer experience, and the 5 important service behaviors
- Specific ways to engage your staff to deliver a consistently excellent experience
- Ideas for adding the WOW Factor to your service delivery
This exciting event will be held:
Tuesday, December 5th from 8:30 am - Noon
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Stage
125 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Cost to attend:
$40 per person for Chamber members; $60 for non-members
Registration and payment in advance is required
by calling 828-692-1413 or via
email
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 About the Presenter:
Donna Cutting, author of two books on customer service and Founder & CEO of Red-Carpet Learning Systems, Inc. will lead this high-energy, fun seminar packed with action-ideas you'll be able to put into practice immediately.
Plus, you'll all walk away with a copy of her latest book,
501 Ways to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your Customers
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The 2017 Chamber Seminar Series
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