September 24, 2020
Linda Walton has been designing and making jewelry for over 15 years and gets her inspiration from her travels around the world. She hand picks her beads and then starts the designing process.
Resources
The Matthews Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a go-to resource for our business community during the Covid-19 Response and beyond. We’ll present information you can trust on this website, and we’ll present regional experts in virtual meetings – all designed to help you build business success. Check back to this page often for updated information. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In for updates. And email us if you have suggestions or need additional information on any business-related topic.
September 21, 2020
Charlotte-based artist, Kim Hanzo, is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer with a BFA in Illustration and MFA in Painting from the Rochester Institute of Technology Inspired to use her talents to their fullest potential, Kim resigned her position as a Creative Director in 2016 and formed Lellow Lolly. Her multi-media work, featuring positive messages with light-hearted imagery is available online and in several Hallmark stores. In addition to her personal line of work, Kim provides freelance services and recently joined Fox Pointe Publishing as a children’s book illustrator.
September 18, 2020
Wolfie and the Sneak is creative powerhouse duo Charles Lybrand and Renee Garner. The couple lives on a one acre homestead in the heart of Matthews. Their work is reflective of embracing the natural world in colorful, modern ways.
September 14, 2020
Thanks to CARES Act funding awarded to Mecklenburg County, applications are now being accepted for the MeckCounty CARES Small Business Relief Grant. The grant can provide up to $25,000 for small businesses located in the six towns or unincorporated areas of the County whose businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. In order to apply – Small Businesses must: Have 50 employees or less Be in one of the six towns or unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County Registered with the NC Secretary of State prior to Jan. 1, 2020 Demonstrate that business was adversely impacted by COVID-19 The funds may be used for […]
September 10, 2020
Did you hear? Our Annual ArtWalk & MusicFest has gone VIRTUAL for 2020! While COVID-19 has certainly changed the ability to hold large in-person events, it hasn’t changed our motivation to ensure our Annual ArtWalk is a success. This 2-Week Long Virtual Event begins on October 3rd and runs through October 17th. Much like our typical ArtFest, our online event will include Fine Art as well as an online Arts & Crafts Market, live-streamed music and dance performances, a Senior High School Art Exhibit and online art projects for children to enjoy! We are currently accepting registrations for […]
August 21, 2020
Novant Health has named Jason Bernd as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, taking on the role of recently retired Roland Bibeau. In this role, Bernd leads hospital operations. Bernd has been with Novant Health since 2006 and has held a variety of positions, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. Under his leadership, Novant Health opened its new state-of-the-art orthopedic hospital in 2017 and new ambulatory surgery center in 2018. Read the full press release on the Novant website. Bernd has a bachelor’s degree in chemical […]
August 14, 2020
Your business or nonprofit organization may be eligible for a grant from the NC Department of Commerce’s new Job Retention program, if you’ve experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Your organization may qualify to receive these grant funds if: You employ in North Carolina at least 90% of the number of full-time employees during the COVID-19 period (March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020) as you employed in North Carolina for the pay period ending on or about February 28, 2020; You can demonstrate that you’ve experienced an economic loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic as follows: For […]
August 14, 2020
The Matthews Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Jessica Tullar, the organization’s new Executive Director. Jessica brings 16+ years of non-profit experience to her role with the Chamber, most recently serving as the manager of Discovery Place, Inc.’s Rockingham location. She worked for Discovery Place for nine years, first as a creative play professional and then a program coordinator, before she was promoted to manager. Prior to Discovery Place, Jessia spent seven years as the education coordinator for a New York museum. In addition to dual undergraduate degrees in Communications and Dance from SUNY Brockport, Jessica […]
July 22, 2020
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2020 – Today Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 162, extending the July 23 ban on alcohol sales after 11 pm until Friday, October 2, 2020. “North Carolina has made good progress stabilizing our COVID-19 numbers, and this order will help us continue it,” said Governor Cooper. “Now is the time to continue staying cautious and vigilant as we work to beat this pandemic.” The order’s restrictions apply to the unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County, the city of Charlotte, and the towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, and Davidson. Violators of the county order could be charged […]
September 24, 2020
Linda Walton has been designing and making jewelry for over 15 years and gets her inspiration from her travels around the world. She hand picks her beads and then starts the designing process.
September 21, 2020
Charlotte-based artist, Kim Hanzo, is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer with a BFA in Illustration and MFA in Painting from the Rochester Institute of Technology Inspired to use her talents to their fullest potential, Kim resigned her position as a Creative Director in 2016 and formed Lellow Lolly. Her multi-media work, featuring positive messages with light-hearted imagery is available online and in several Hallmark stores. In addition to her personal line of work, Kim provides freelance services and recently joined Fox Pointe Publishing as a children’s book illustrator.
September 18, 2020
Wolfie and the Sneak is creative powerhouse duo Charles Lybrand and Renee Garner. The couple lives on a one acre homestead in the heart of Matthews. Their work is reflective of embracing the natural world in colorful, modern ways.
September 14, 2020
Thanks to CARES Act funding awarded to Mecklenburg County, applications are now being accepted for the MeckCounty CARES Small Business Relief Grant. The grant can provide up to $25,000 for small businesses located in the six towns or unincorporated areas of the County whose businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. In order to apply – Small Businesses must: Have 50 employees or less Be in one of the six towns or unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County Registered with the NC Secretary of State prior to Jan. 1, 2020 Demonstrate that business was adversely impacted by COVID-19 The funds may be used for […]
September 10, 2020
Did you hear? Our Annual ArtWalk & MusicFest has gone VIRTUAL for 2020! While COVID-19 has certainly changed the ability to hold large in-person events, it hasn’t changed our motivation to ensure our Annual ArtWalk is a success. This 2-Week Long Virtual Event begins on October 3rd and runs through October 17th. Much like our typical ArtFest, our online event will include Fine Art as well as an online Arts & Crafts Market, live-streamed music and dance performances, a Senior High School Art Exhibit and online art projects for children to enjoy! We are currently accepting registrations for […]
August 21, 2020
Novant Health has named Jason Bernd as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, taking on the role of recently retired Roland Bibeau. In this role, Bernd leads hospital operations. Bernd has been with Novant Health since 2006 and has held a variety of positions, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. Under his leadership, Novant Health opened its new state-of-the-art orthopedic hospital in 2017 and new ambulatory surgery center in 2018. Read the full press release on the Novant website. Bernd has a bachelor’s degree in chemical […]
August 14, 2020
Your business or nonprofit organization may be eligible for a grant from the NC Department of Commerce’s new Job Retention program, if you’ve experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Your organization may qualify to receive these grant funds if: You employ in North Carolina at least 90% of the number of full-time employees during the COVID-19 period (March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020) as you employed in North Carolina for the pay period ending on or about February 28, 2020; You can demonstrate that you’ve experienced an economic loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic as follows: For […]
August 14, 2020
The Matthews Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Jessica Tullar, the organization’s new Executive Director. Jessica brings 16+ years of non-profit experience to her role with the Chamber, most recently serving as the manager of Discovery Place, Inc.’s Rockingham location. She worked for Discovery Place for nine years, first as a creative play professional and then a program coordinator, before she was promoted to manager. Prior to Discovery Place, Jessia spent seven years as the education coordinator for a New York museum. In addition to dual undergraduate degrees in Communications and Dance from SUNY Brockport, Jessica […]
July 22, 2020
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 2020 – Today Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 162, extending the July 23 ban on alcohol sales after 11 pm until Friday, October 2, 2020. “North Carolina has made good progress stabilizing our COVID-19 numbers, and this order will help us continue it,” said Governor Cooper. “Now is the time to continue staying cautious and vigilant as we work to beat this pandemic.” The order’s restrictions apply to the unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County, the city of Charlotte, and the towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, and Davidson. Violators of the county order could be charged […]