"GRAB THE GOLD" AT THE BUSINESS EXPO




By Jon Mayhew
Publisher

LINCOLNTON -- Wednesday marks the fifth annual Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The event gets underway with a "Get Up and Network" event at 8 a.m. at the James W. Warren Citizen's Center in downtown Lincolnton.

According to Lisa Wallace with the Chamber, 45 vendors are taking part in the event this year that's themed "Grab the Gold," to coincide with the Olympics.

"Along with this theme, we've added a scavenger hunt with a great grand prize," said Wallace.

One vendor is sure to get attention; Abernathy Chrysler Chevrolet of Lincolnton will be featuring new vehicles at the event. Also, WLON radio will be broadcasting from the expo.

Wallace said in 2007, the Expo drew more than 1,100 people to the Citizen's Center.

"We're expecting that many, maybe more," said Wallace.

The Carolina Scoop will have video from the event Wednesday night. For more information on the Expo or information on the Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, call 704-735-3096. The Carolina Scoop is a proud member of the Chamber.