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Get Energized! Wilkes Chamber
Foundation
The Wilkes Chamber Foundation
was established to fund economic
e welcome our new president,
Your Chamber serves as the visitor
W Cindy Thompson, to the Wilkes center for Wilkes County as we provide development, education, and special
projects. Over the past five years,
Chamber of Commerce and
insights to people visiting and relocating here
look forward to this new era together! Wilkes – everything from maps to real estate, school the Wilkes Chamber Foundation
Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and healthcare information to secrets to has contributed more than $66,000
organization now in its 79th year. Business be explored. toward educational projects and
owners and industry leaders make up most “Working together, I know we will become programs in the community.
of the organization as we work to support known as a community where networking
job creation and promote local economic happens, advocacy strengthens, education Government Affairs highlights the
development in our communities focused on empowers, businesses grow and the economy Chamber’s involvement in advocating for
growth, connection, and success. thrives,” said Thompson. “Get excited, get business issues at all levels of government.
Cindy and her husband, Jim, moved to energized, and let’s write the next chapter of Quarterly sessions give attendees the
North Carolina and settled in Wilkes County in the Wilkes County story.” opportunity to meet local government
2020. She attended the U.S. Military Academy officials and learn about legislation that
at West Point; obtained a B.A. degree from Get Energized: could impact their business. Learn more:
Furman University and M.S. degree from Wilkes Women in Leadership is focused wilkeschamber.com/advocate
University of Arizona. Prior to the Chamber, on empowering women leaders with quarterly
Thompson was a management professional
with 20+ years of experience in all phases meetings at various Chamber member Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
of business development, management, and locations. Each session includes guest Cindy Thompson, President
Kristan Dotson, Office Manager
political organization – most recently with presenters and offers relationship building Terrian Carter, Membership Director
Fortress Management Group of Moravian Falls. through networking. Cindy Meredith, Finance Director
New to Wilkes five years ago, Cindy Leadership Wilkes is a nine-session
Thompson sensed something was extra leadership enhancement initiative led
special. “That feeling has never left us and it by the Chamber for informed and
has intensified,” she said. “The communities, dedicated individuals to tap into their
the stories, the history and the beauty of Wilkes visionary ideas and progressive leadership
County are amazing. Wilkes County is a gem.” styles for Wilkes County. The program
Your Wilkes Chamber is where business studies management styles, community
associates network and build relationships, issues, and includes activities and tours that Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
creating business-to-business connections and create positive leadership opportunities. 717 Main St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
developing trust among members. wilkeschamber.com/lead. (336) 838-8862 | wilkeschamber.com

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