Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, Tryon & Saluda NC and Landrum SC

828-859-6236

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Meet your 2022 Executive Board

Catina Gray, President | Vice President First Citizens Bank – Columbus NC.

Catina Gray serves as financial sales manager at First Citizens Bank’s branch at 160 West Mills Street in Columbus, N.C.

In 2013, Gray joined First Citizens, where she helps individuals, families and business do more with their money and build value for the future. In the community, she has been active on Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Buy Local Save Local committee, as a Chamber board member and Executive board member and now as Chamber President. She has also served on the the Habitat for Humanity board.

Gray attended Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg Community College and University of South Carolina Upstate. Prior to joining First Citizens, Catina started her banking career with Carolina First later known as TD Bank. 

A native of Spartanburg S.C., Gray and her husband, Brian, have one grown son and a grandson. Her husband also runs a local construction company.

About First Citizens

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts..  As the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, First Citizens is continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Its commercial banking segment brings a wide array of best-in-class lending, leasing and banking services to middle-market companies and small businesses from coast to coast.

In January 2022, parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and CIT Group Inc. merged – creating one of the top 20 U.S. financial institutions, with more than $100 billion in assets. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states, many in high-growth markets. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. First Citizens brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money – and make more of their future. Visit firstcitizens.com. First Citizens Bank. Forever First®

 

Tracie Hanson, Vice President | Former Executive Director of FENCE

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Sarah Schweitzer,  Secretary | Associate Marketing Manager – Alchemi Wealth

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      Peter Voisin, Treasurer | President, Voisin Enterprises LLC        

Peter Voisin is a semi-retired financial advisor of 38 years as well as a professional symphonic trumpet player (Hendersonville Symphony). He has had extensive experience working in both the non-profit sector as well as the professional services sector delivering financial solutions for both individuals and community-based non-profits. He believes that the Carolina Foothills has equestrian, agricultural, and retirement lifestyle assets that Carolina Foothills Chamber can help support and protect for future generations. Small business prosperity is a high priority for the Carolina Foothills Chamber in 2022.

 

CHAMBER EVENTS

Shuckin’ with the Chamber
March 25, 2023

Bites for Boosting Your Business in April 2023
April 13, 2023

Business After Hours April 2023
April 27, 2023

Business After Hours May 2023
May 25, 2023


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Bites for Boosting Your Business in April 2023

April 13, 2023
(8:00 AM-9:30 AM)

Come join the Chamber for this Morning Learning Session! (8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast bites and networking) 

This Quarter’s Topic: Story to Sell 

Shannon Zimmerman has an MFA in fiction writing and is a published author. She has 15 years of experience with Parsons Corporation as a copywriter and corporate storyteller, making her uniquely qualified to guide you in your own business storytelling for marketing and SEO purposes. Come learn the following and walk away with a plan to boost your business!

  • What is brand storytelling?
  • Why do businesses need to storytell in their marketing?
  • 7-Step Brand Story Framework
  • Come away with a 1-page messaging doc for all the copy needed for website, blog, ads, and email marketing
  • Practical applications for applying the messaging 

Special thanks to our 2023 Raffle Prize Sponsor: Voisin Enterprises 

Space is limited, so please RSVP

Cost: Free

Location: Looking Glass Realty, 108 East Main Street Saluda, NC

Contact: Sarah Leatham (828)-606-1740


Business After Hours April 2023

April 27, 2023
(5:30 PM-7:30 PM)

HOSTED BY:   BRIGHT’S CREEK CLUB

Please RSVP

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The premier networking events for business professionals.

  1. Gain more exposure for your business
  2. Network with other business persons in the area
  3. Discuss and share ideas
  4. Learn about and tour other local businesses
  5. Find contacts and resources that will benefit you and your business

This is your time to network and get out there in the community. Bring your business cards and even a door prize to promote your business even more.

There will be food and refreshments served.

Cost: Free

Location: Bright’s Creek Club 335 Clubhouse, Mill Spring, NC 28756

Contact: Chamber Office (828)-859-6236


Business After Hours May 2023

May 25, 2023
(5:30 PM-7:30 PM)

HOSTED BY:  

TILE SPECIALTIES/COLUMBUS DESIGN CENTER

202 E. Mills St. Columbus NC 28722

Please RSVP

Directions

The premier networking events for business professionals.

  1. Gain more exposure for your business
  2. Network with other business persons in the area
  3. Discuss and share ideas
  4. Learn about and tour other local businesses
  5. Find contacts and resources that will benefit you and your business

This is your time to network and get out there in the community. Bring your business cards and even a door prize to promote your business even more.

There will be food and refreshments served.

Cost: Free

Location: Tile Specialties 202 East Mills Street, Columbus NC

Contact: Chamber Office (828)-859-6236


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