February 2023
Our Mission: "Promoting economic development and striving to enhance the quality of life for all Wilkes County citizens."
Our Vision: "Be a catalyst for economic growth and sustainablilty for our members through advocacy, education and community involvement."
WE ARE WILKES- STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
FEATURING
RG Absher & Charlie White
Yadkin River Greenway

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Mountain Valley would love to feature you on the prize calendar of our 2023 "Lucky Days in May Raffle,” formerly “The Big Hospice Raffle”. This year’s event offers new and unique opportunities to showcase your business! Visit https://www.mtnvalleyhospice.org/lucky-days-in-may-sponsorship/# for more information. Questions? Contact Audrey Cassell, 336-252-4673 or acassell@mtnvalleyhospice.org
The Masthead has opened in 11,200 square feet of the former Wilkes Journal-Patriot building at 711 Main St., North Wilkesboro.
“After months of construction and more than $2.3 million in investment, The Masthead is now open to the community and new members,” said Doren Tripp, director of community engagement for the Masthead. READ MORE



OH WHAT A MAGICAL NIGHT
"The Magic of Believing"
This was our theme for the 76th Annual Membership Dinner and the event certainly lived up to it's name!
We had such a wonderful evening celebrating our members, our award winners and laughing until our belly's hurt at our entertainment - Lyndy Phillips, Magician

Wilkes Chamber of Commerce 2022 Award Winners!

Duke Energy's "Citizenship & Service Award"
Larry & Diane Stone

Excellence In Business Award:
ASJ Mathis Farm, LLC.

Chairman's Award:
Craig Church Ministries and FaithFest

Small Business of the Year Award:
The Block owner Mick & Anysley Zulpo

Recognition to the out-going Chair-Randall Parsons.
We greatly appreciate your leadership!
Congratulations on an outstanding achievement to all recipients!
Thank you to our Annual Dinner Sponsors
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CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
Interested in being a Chamber Champion sponsor for 2023? Contact the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce at 336-838-8662 or by email at lcheek@wilkesnc.org.
YOUR CHAMBER CONNECTION
MEMBER PERKS
First Benefits Insurance Mutual
Purchasing workers' compensation insurance is the smart thing to do, and when you purchase a policy through First Benefits Insurance Mutal your purchase is providing an additional layer of support for your Chamber.
WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER
The Small Business Center at Wilkes Community College is a member of the Small Business Center Network of North Carolina (SBCN).

The Mission of the SBCN is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high-quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention.

For more information contact Laurie-Brintle Jarvis by email at lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu or by phone at 336-838-6166.