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MAY 2019

MAY Upcoming Events

May 1st - Ribbon Cutting 12pm

to 1pm @ State Farm (Briana

Cicero-Johns)

May 3rd - First Friday Lunch

Connect @ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

11:30am to 1:00pm

May 8th - Monthly Business

Luncheon 11:00am to 1:00pm

@ Christ Covenant Church

May 8th - Ribbon Cutting &

Grand Re-Opening @ Black

Chicken Wine Bar 5pm to 6pm

May 11th - Healthy Living Expo

Event - Downtown Matthews

10am to 2pm

May 14th - Annual Golf Classic

@ Pine Lake Country Club

May 21st - Motivational Lunch

Series presented by MYPro &

Atrium Health

May 22nd - Quarterly Coffee

Connect presented by

Weaver, Bennett & Bland

8am to 9:30am @ Metro Diner

May 23rd - Business After Hours

@ Matthews Internal Medicine

& Med Spa 5pm to 7pm

May 27th - Offices Closed for

Memorial Day Holiday

May 29th - Coffee &

Conversations WiB event @

Whole Foods (Waverly)

8am to 9:30am

704-847-3649

ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING FOR PLAYERS - PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

REGISTER HERE

May 8th, 2019

11am to 1pm

@ Christ Covenant Church

REGISTER HERE

Topic:

7 Common Tax Issues and How to Fix Them

Speaker:

Deirdra V. Spivey of Hayes Financial & Tax Services, LLC

Description:

I haven’t filed in years - Unfiled Tax Returns

Tax Lien is wrecking my credit – IRS Tax Liens

IRS took my money! – Bank Levy or Wage Garnishment

IRS is saying I owe more money – Tax Increases

I can’t pay my Tax Bill(s) – Delinquent Tax Balances

I’ve been hit with thousands in penalties – Tax Penalties

I’m being audited – Tax Audit

MAY LUNCHEON SPONSOR: MAY LUNCHEON CATERER:

Best Care Animal Hospital

Moretti Advocacy & Specialized Training

Black Chicken Wine Cellar

byFiorenza Communities

Resolution Mediation Services

Group Insurance Solutions

Mavis Discount Tire

Please welcome the following

NEW MEMBERS

for APRIL 2019!

The Matthews Chamber has a GOLF LEAGUE!! A great way to save some money and play

golf with friends, co-workers or relatives. You and your guests are eligible for these great

rates at TWO different member courses this year!!

Contact Mike Huckaby at Huck@BrandRPM.com

Register for the MYPro MAY Event now by

Clicking HERE

May 21st

11:00am to 1:00pm

@Matthews Sportsplex VIP Event Room

THANK YOU TO OUR

TITLE SPONSOR:

REGISTER HERE

NEXT EVENT:

MAY 22ND

8am to 9:30am

At METRO DINER

We had a great

kick-off event on

February 27th. We

appreciate you com-

ing out and look for-

ward to seeing you

at our next one!

Woodmen Life Ribbon Cutting

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

fab’rik Ribbon Cutting

@ Waverly Shopping Center

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Totman Law Office

Ribbon Cutting

&

Grand Opening

Click HERE for

more details

SPONSORED BY:

MAY EVENT Join us on Wednesday, May 29th for

“Coffee & Conversations” @ Whole Foods in Waverly Shopping Center

The patio area at Whole Foods is open for us to eat breakfast, coffee and tea

*You are responsible for paying for your own meal at event

For planning purposes, please RSVP so we can reserve seating appropriately.

RSVP – CLICK HERE

Please help the Town of Matthews

by participating in this survey!!

Matthews Begins Study of Downtown

Parking and Mobility

People who walk, bike, or drive

through Downtown Matthews are

asked to provide their feedback as part

of a town wide study of downtown

parking and mobility.

CLICK HERE

FOR SURVEY

About FSIoffice: Locally owned and operated since 1962, FSIoffice is one of the largest independent dealers in the United States. As a member of AOPD we proudly offer service to national

accounts with a local touch. FSIoffice is committed to maintaining the highest degree of integrity, service and technical advancements to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Our

customers benefit daily from our single source philosophy; let us be your one stop shop. From office supplies and furniture to coffee and promotional printing, “you will appreciate our service”.

Forms and Supply, Inc. (FSIoffice) is pleased to announce our new partnership with the Matthews

Chamber of Commerce.

FSIoffice was established in 1962 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. During the past 56 years

FSIoffice has served the Carolina’s growing into one of the largest independent office supply dealers in

the United States. Now a third generation, family –owned company with local, regional and national ac-

count affiliations FSIoffice is committed to maintaining the highest degree of integrity, service and tech-

nical advancements to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers.

Products & Services:

Our products and services include Office Supplies, Office Furniture with Design and Space Planning,

Breakroom Solutions, Janitorial and Safety Products, Custom Printing and Promotional Products and Ed-

ucational Supplies. Visit www.fsioffice.com to access our 2018 catalog, please put “MB Chamber” in the

comments so we can connect you to the correct discounted pricing.

What you Get:

When you open an account with FSIoffice, you are partnering with an experienced team including a dedi-

cated local account manager and a personal customer service representative (never outsourced); your

team will provide you with an ordering program customized to fit the way you do business.

We offer our customers FREE next-day delivery with NO minimum order requirements.

Single sourcing products through FSIoffice will help eliminate pollution, fuel consumption, time and or-der processing costs, which will result in your company saving money!

We live local, shop local and support local businesses!

Contact Information: Mark Turcotte – Senior Account Manager P: (800) 532-0335 ext. 2259

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Becky Hawke, President Town of Matthews

Kim Gossage, Vice President

Garrity & Gossage LLP

Chris Hutter, Past President

Novant Health Matthews Medical

Center

Jennifer Anthony, Treasurer

Novant Health

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Grooms, Sharp Business Systems (2019)

Sue Sproat, COS Kids Matthews (2019)

Jeff Atwood, QwikDash (2019)

Mike Huckaby, Brand RPM (2020)

Tyler Windham, State Farm (2020)

Edith McElroy, CPCC (2020)

Ben Durban, Live Events Media Group (2021)

JD Yearwood, Lat Purser & Associates (2021)

Barry Steiger, Mario’s Italian Restaurant (2021)

MEMBERS AT-LARGE

Sandra Conway, Matthews HELP

Center

Barbara Dement

Town of Matthews Commissioner

CHAMBER STAFF

Kelly Barnhardt

Executive Director

Dana Ramsey

Office Manager

Dawn Sigmund

Member Engagement

Coordinator / Events

Rebecca Esteras

Vision To be a community of businesses, organizations and residents who work together

to provide an environment for networking, professional development, business advancement and

economic growth.

Mission The Matthews Chamber exists to promote advocacy, education, and networking resources for

business growth and community involvement.

EX-OFFICIO

Paul Bailey

Mayor, Town of Matthews

TBD

Mecklenburg County Commissioner

Chamber Member Benefits you might not know about!

To Find out more about how to maximize your Chamber membership, contact the Chamber office at

704-847-3649 or chamberinfo@matthewschamber.org

* Monthly Networking Luncheons (the 2nd Wednesday of each month) with informative speakers and a

venue for putting out your business information, as well as networking with 120 - 150 members and

guests

* Ability to have a “Spotlight Table” at a monthly luncheon for a minimal fee of $50

* Receive important legislative updates on the Town, City, County, State and Federal level that affect

your business

* Involvement in Economic Development for the greater Matthews area & region

* Postage savings through the use of the Matthews Chamber Bulk Mail Permit through the Matthews

Post Office

* Marketing Package at no charge on your Business Page on the Chamber website!