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WELCOME

Table of Contents

Welcome 3

Getting Around 6
Gaston by the Numbers 7
Chamber Award Winners 9
Holy Angels 11
Communities 12
Things to Do 27
Fiber Innovation Center 32
Education 34
Healthcare 37 Celebrating 65 Years of Chamber Champions
Directory 41

Our mission is to build relationships to serve as a transformational
force for the growth and prosperity of eastern Gaston County.
115 N. Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012 I magine a central place where the My teaching career evolved in education
interests of furthering your business
leadership as administrator in the public
concept or expansion are supported
eight years as principal at East Gaston High
704-825-5307 by others who want to help you succeed. schools of Gaston County, and for the last
That is your Montcross Area Chamber School. My work in education put me in
of Commerce. We are an association touch with many community members and
of businesses, entrepreneurs and businesses, parents and guardians, local
organizations committed to improving our government and nonprofit partners, all of
bottom lines and our communities. which has prepared me for this exciting role
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sustainable methods for growth. You can grow the Chamber’s
About the Cover exchange ideas, extend advice, and help influence in driving
sustainable, quality
each other grow and solve everyday issues
with the bigger picture of yours and the of life communities
anchored by
community’s success always in mind. strong business.
I am honored to join this beautiful
association of people especially as the Sincerely,
Chamber celebrates 65 years in 2025! I Jennifer Reep
grew up in the Lakewood community of President and CEO
Cramerton where my husband Thad and I 704-825-5307 x100
have lived for 15 years. jennifer.reep@montcrossareachamber.com

Investing in education is a priority for
CaroMont Health as it opens the doors of Celebrating 65 Years! Montcross Area Chamber
the brand new CaroMont Regional Medical The Montcross Area Chamber’s roots date to 1937 with the Belmont Merchant’s Association,
Center – adjacent to Belmont Abbey
College. Partnerships with Gaston County which converted to a chamber of commerce in 1960. With membership growing beyond Gaston
County, the Belmont Chamber of Commerce, Inc. began doing business as the Montcross Area
Schools, Gaston College, and Belmont
Chamber in 2009. The name comes from the Montcross retail, commercial and residential
Abbey College have led to advanced
degrees in healthcare, experiential learning project developing along Interstate 85 and Highway 74 in eastern Gaston County.
opportunities and a thriving workforce
pipeline. Read more on page 37.
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