On May 8, the Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Carolina Premier Construction & Coatings at its new location, 116 Stephens Road in Morganton. Owner Coleman Arrowood cut the ribbon alongside his son, Morganton Mayor Ronnie Thompson, family, team members, friends, and supporters. Also in attendance were Burke County Commissioner Chairman Jeff Brittain and Burke County Commissioners Mike Stroud and Brian Barrier; President of Western Piedmont Community College Dr. Joel Welch; President and CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Tonia Stephenson; Chamber Board Member and Ambassador Ryan Morgan; and Chamber Ambassadors Mackenzie Bostian-Adams, Carl Beardsworth, Stephanie Lipski, and Kelly Messenheimer.
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for June Belle Homes on May 7. June Belle Homes is located at 259 Main St. W, Valdese. Owner Justin Keisler cut the ribbon alongside Valdese Mayor Keith Huffman, family, team members, friends, and supporters. The ribbon was held by ‘June’ and ‘Belle.’ Also in attendance were Burke County Commissioner Mike Stroud; Valdese Council members Gary Ogle, Rexanna Lowman, Heather Ward, and Melinda Zimmerman; Valdese Town Manager Todd Herms; President of Western Piedmont Community College Dr. Joel Welch; President and CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Tonia Stephenson; Chamber Board Members Dylan Webb; and Chamber Ambassadors Carl Beardsworth, Bill Field, and Logan Smithers. If you’re looking to build, remodel, or find your dream home, be sure to stop by or call 828-358-3404.
On May 5, the Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina to celebrate the new Catawba Meadows Mountain Bike Trail. The trail is located at Catawba Meadows Park, 220 Catawba Meadows Drive in Morganton. Executive Director Andrew Kota and Trails Director Shane Prisby cut the ribbon alongside Morganton Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Cato, team members, friends, and supporters. Also in attendance were Burke County Commissioner Mike Stroud; President of Western Piedmont Community College Dr. Joel Welch; Executive Director of the Burke County Tourism Development Authority Ed Phillips; President and CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce, Tonia Stephenson; and Chamber Board Members, Bryan Fish, Lily Laramie, and Myron Stephens; and Chamber Ambassadors Carl Beardsworth, Bill Field, Gerald Greene, Lindsey Hazelhurst, Kirsten Poteat, and Logan Smithers. If you’re looking for a bike trail to ride this summer, look no further!
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on April 27 for One Community Real Estate, which is located at 105 Queen St. in Morganton. Owner Leigh Brown and broker for this location, Starr Franklin, cut the ribbon alongside Morganton Mayor Ronnie Thompson, team members, friends, and supporters. Also in attendance were Burke County Commissioner Mike Stroud; Morganton City Councilman Chris Jernigan; Main Street Manager Makenzie McGinnis; President and CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Tonia Stephenson; Chamber Board Members Bryan Fish and Myron Stephen; and Chamber Ambassadors Devan Berry, Carl Beardsworth, Gerald Greene, Stephanie Lipski, and Bill Fields. If you’re looking for a real estate agent, be sure to give them a call at 704-705-7036.




