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More Ways to Be Involved:
Wilkes Women in Leadership
is focused on empowering and
inspiring women leaders with quarterly
meetings at various Chamber member
locations. Each session brings guest
presenters and offers relationship
building through networking.
Leadership Wilkes is a nine-session
leadership enhancement program led by
the Chamber. Leadership Wilkes inspires
a group of informed and dedicated
individuals to tap into their visionary
ideas and progressive leadership styles
for Wilkes County. The program studies
management styles, personalities,
community issues, and includes activities
Chamber News & Happenings and tours that create positive leadership
opportunities. Apply for the fall session:
wilkeschamber.com/lead.
United Teens in Action is a youth-
focused civic engagement program
designed for high school juniors
President Linda Cheek Celebrates 25 Years to increase meaningful leadership
experiences throughout the county.
Students participating in UTA are chosen
Y our chamber grew last year by from each of the five high schools, Wilkes
welcoming 70+ new members!
Early College, East Wilkes, North Wilkes,
“More people are feeling the need
to be involved,” said Linda Cheek, Chamber West Wilkes, and Wilkes Central. Learn
more: wilkeschamber.com/lead.
President. “New businesses are coming into
the county and joining the established firms
we’ve had for generations. Economic growth
in the area is surpassing goals and we have
hosted more Chamber events than ever!” Wilkes Chamber
With Cheek as president for 25 years, of Commerce
through up- and downturns, a pandemic and Catalyst
recessions, and boom times, too, one thing is For Business Growth
constant: Cheek and her team provide us with
unparalleled business services and support. Convener
She and her team oversee LEADS groups mainstay is a dedicated Chamber staff with Of Leaders and Influencers
that generate new business opportunities expertise and passion for community success
among members; partnerships, leadership and – and Linda cheers us on. Champion
working groups; strategic plans for business Congratulations Linda Cheek on 25 years For a Thriving Community
growth; all the ribbon cuttings for new and as Wilkes Chamber of Commerce enters its
expanding businesses; and more. The 78th year! Linda Cheek, IOM CCEC, President
Terrian Carter, Membership Director
Kristan Phipps, Office Manager
Cindy Meredith, Finance Director
Tune in to the Chamber Podcast
Log in to Spotify or create a free account to access the
Wilkes Chamber podcast: We Are Wilkes – Stuff You
Should Know. Each episode features guests across the
spectrum of our county, from county schools and higher
education to transportation and community foundations.
Visit: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wilkeschamber Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
717 Main St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-8862 | wilkeschamber.com
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