Local Chambers: New Business Openings and Policy Briefings
Five regional chambers in Mecklenburg and Union counties schedule a week of ribbon-cuttings, networking mixers, and legislative updates for local business owners.
By Bianca Herrera ·
Business owners in the Charlotte and Matthews areas have a packed schedule this week as five regional chambers of commerce host a series of networking events and grand openings. The activities span from Monday, Nov. 6, through Wednesday, Nov. 12, offering opportunities for members to connect with peers and local officials.
The week opens with the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce facilitating Coffee with the Commissioners. Jessica Tullar, the chamber’s president and CEO, will lead the session from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 at First Horizon, 2432 McKee Road, in Charlotte. Registration is required for attendees.
Two new businesses will open their doors to the public later that same morning in Matthews. Cutie Patootie Kids Spa and The Atelier will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon at 116 W. John St., Suites A and B. The official ribbon cut is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. The chamber is also hosting a Women in Business event on Nov. 9, where makeup artist Daniel Pesirithes will share professional tips. The session runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Matthews Women's Service Club, 208 S. Trade St. Women in Business members attend for free, while other guests pay $15.
On Nov. 10, two more establishments in Matthews will celebrate their launches. Antioch Pizza Shop at 3521 Matthews-Mint Hill Road will host its opening event from 10 to 11 a.m., with the ribbon-cutting set for 10:30 a.m. On Nov. 12, Zips Car Wash at 9331 E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews will mark its grand opening with a ceremony starting at 11:30 a.m. Premier Family Eye Care will also celebrate its relocation on Nov. 12. The event takes place from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at 4113 Indian Trail-Fairview Road in Indian Trail, with the ribbon-cutting beginning at 12:45 p.m.
In Mint Hill, the chamber is hosting Coffee Connections on Nov. 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Total Space, 1512 N.C. 218, in Indian Trail. The chamber’s Monthly Member Luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 10 at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive. Veteran Roger Moore will serve as the featured speaker for the lunch, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members pay $18 for the event, while non-members pay $24. A $5 late fee applies to registrations submitted after Nov. 6.
The South Charlotte Metro Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Coffee and Roundtable Discussion on Nov. 11. The session runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 425 Towne Centre Blvd., in Pineville, where members will discuss current business topics.
In Monroe, the Union County Chamber of Commerce has planned a busy week that includes a ribbon-cutting for the new location of the Union County Community Arts Council. The event is scheduled for Nov. 9 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at 300 N. Hayne St. On Nov. 10, the chamber hosts AM Power Networking from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Union-Anson County Habitat for Humanity, 3702 Old Charlotte Hwy. Members attend free of charge, while others pay $15.
State legislators representing Union County will provide updates on their legislative work during a Public Policy Luncheon on Nov. 11. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Union County Chamber, 903 Skyway Drive, in Monroe. All events listed require advance registration through the respective chamber websites.
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