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Don ForrestDirector of Business [email protected](828) 244-6538

March 2016

Iredell Living the Good Life


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Myron T. GoughPublisher, Iredell Living

Welcome to the March issue. This month we are proud to announce publication of our 100th issue of Iredell/Statesville Living! Our first issue was a combined holiday edition for November/December in 2007, and we have been publishing the magazine monthly ever since. We have created a two-page spread in the center of this issue featuring all 100 cover story photos that have graced our publication since we started.

A special thanks to our staff for their help and support each month in putting the magazine together. They are some exceptionally talented, wonderful folks who make it possible for us to produce a high quality publication. I owe them all a debt of gratitude.

Thanks to you, our readers, for picking up the magazine each month, and for your loyal and unwavering support through the years. Many of you have told me how much you look forward to seeing the new issue every month when it comes out.

And thank you to all of those individuals and businesses who have advertised with us and allowed us to feature you in the magazine. It has been a real pleasure to work with you, get to know you, and tell others about the impact you have on our community.

Until next month, thank you for reading the March issue of Iredell Living Magazine!

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKristie Darling • Kirk Ballard • David Bradley

Meredith Collins • Kathy Wheeler • Linda B. Wilson

COVER PHOTOGRAPHYElements Photography by Tabitha Goforth

COVER STORYCarolina Crossroads Dental Care

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12 • CarolinaCrossroads DentalCare

20 •Dr.StephenCruikshank IntegrativeAndFunctional Medicine

24 •AServiceGroupWithout RegardToPolitics, ReligionOrRace

29 •What'sCooking?! FetaStuffedChickenBreasts WithGrape-PortSauce

32 • AWordFromTheStatesville Chamber 2015ChamberAwardWinners

34 • AWordFromTheMooresville– SouthIredellChamber LiveTheGoodLifeShowcase

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Oh, I am so excited! Spring is my favorite season in the Carolinas! It’s like a fresh new start when everything in nature begins its annual renewal. I don’t even mind losing an hour of sleep when we switch to Daylight Savings Time on March 13th, because I know spring is right around the corner.

According to my calendar and The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the first day of spring is March 20th. It’s time to start plan-ning our home projects–both indoors and out. The nurseries and home sup-ply stores start filling up with brightly colored annuals. I am always anxiously awaiting the last frost, so I can start adding color to my pots and flowerbeds. It’s time to get outside into the sun for some natural vitamin D and to open the curtains and windows to let in some fresh air. I’m so ready to clean the winter debris from the landscape and prepare the ground for planting. Did I mention that I am excited?

We have hibernated all winter, and our homes are filled to the brim with stuff we needed to stay cozy and entertained through the cold months. I see spring-cleaning in my near future–putting away bulky sweaters, coats and extra blankets, and pulling out spring and summer at-

tire that we have forgotten we even had! It’s time to declutter, donate, yard sale or eBay all the things we don’t need, and refurbish and clean those items we want to keep and use. Both inside our homes and outdoors, the dull colors of winter fade, and the bright colors of spring and summer begin to emerge! What’s not to get excited about? Well, maybe the work it takes to reach the end result.

Our closets are always in transition in the Carolinas, changing with the seasons. For me, closets are the largest task to tackle on my spring-cleaning list. Here are some tips:

Get rid of anything you haven’t worn in a year or clothes that don’t fit well. Use bins to organize items to do-nate, sell or throw away.

Don’t buy anything new until you get rid of the things you no longer wear.

©Alex Raths | iStock | Thinkstock

March Ushers in Spring!By Kathy Wheeler

Don’t buy items just because they are a good deal, buy them to complete an outfit. You know, the clothes that you bought last year on sale and stored all winter, that don’t go with anything in your closet? Either buy something that pairs well with those items or get rid of them.

Wash blankets and clean items to be stored. Store in plastic tubs, or if you are short on space, vacuum-sealed bags can be real space savers. Comforter bags with zippers also make great storage contain-ers. Winter clothing tends to be bulkier than summer clothes, so if you are look-ing for extra space to store these items, consider the space under your bed. Just vacuum under there before you use that space.

Finishing your spring-cleaning includes decluttering, cleaning and repairing everything else inside and outside your home–caulking and touching up paint where needed. When you finish, it will be time to pull out your spring and summer accessories for the indoors, and plant those annuals in the outdoors.

Enjoy getting ready for a wonderful spring!

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Photos:On the cover–Dr. Lindsay Spears, owner of Carolina Crossroads Dental CarePictured, from left to right–Dr. Spears with her team; Alison Carter, Tammy Waiwaiole, Lori Walton, Kim Elliott and Michelle Hix.Opposite page, from left to right–• Dr. Spears performing an oral exam on a patient.• Their beverage station makes patients feel right at home.• Carolina Crossroads Dental Care's newly renovated waiting

area and reception desk are sure to make you comfortable.


By Kristie Darling | Photos by Tabitha Goforth

“Cover your mouth when you cough. Never cover it when you smile!” It’s an old saying that resonates. Our smiles are the light we project to others. We want to be pleased with our smile, and taking excellent care of our teeth and mouth will make that happen. With that said, let me introduce you to Dr. Lindsay Spears and her professional team at Carolina Cross-roads Dental Care.

“I want everyone to know we’re here on Davie Avenue,” Dr. Spears shared. “In fact, this practice has been in Statesville for over 40 years! Dr. Rudy Ketchie created this well-loved, respected dental practice, and I was excited at the opportunity to purchase his practice last year. We hear many good things from patients about Dr. Ketchie. It’s wonderful that so many

of his patients have become our patients.” Dr. Spears’ practice shares the past–her staff of five women who all worked with Dr. Ketchie for many years–and the new; not only have dental procedures, technology, and treatments improved, but the of-fice has been beautifully remodeled. It’s a relaxing setting for a visit to your dentist.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIMELindsay Spears is originally from Lenoir. After completing her degree in Dental Hygiene at UNC-Chapel Hill and working as a dental hygienist for several years, she earned her doctorate at UNC School of Dentistry in 2013. “My husband, Brandon, and I decided to settle in Statesville, because it was the best place in the middle of our commutes. After six months here, I was in the right place at the right time when Dr. Ketchie retired, and his practice became available.” Dr. Spears realizes the hidden treasures within the practice–the incredible team of very experienced dental professionals who continue to work with her.

A DEDICATED TEAMThe position of office manager is critical in every medical practice, and Tammy Waiwaiole fills that bill. Originally from Hawaii, she adopted Statesville as her home and worked with Dr. Ketchie for 31 years. She knows every patient and their family and loves that she’s now seeing the children and grand-children of her original patients. Tammy is married to Jaime Waiwaiole, and they have two wonderful sons.

There are two smiling faces who see every patient–dental hygienists Alison Carter and Kim Elliott. With 17 years experi-ence in this practice, Alison’s focus is on making her patients’


visits comfortable and relaxed. “We talk about kids and families and build a friendship over the years,” she explained. “When folks trust us, they’re more comfortable. Fears change to relax-ation. They know they’re being well taken care of.” She and her husband, Chuck, have two boys.

Kim is a Troutman native. “I enjoy the people I work with so much,” she said. “It’s like being with family, and we all connect like family with our patients. One sent me a get well card when I was sick…I just love that!” Kim’s most important message to her patients of all ages is, “Brush!” Kim has been with the prac-tice for 19 years.

Dental Assistant Lori Walton has worked in the practice for 11 years, and she says her work is more than just a job, “I love coming to work. I’m a people person, so my co-workers and patients make my day a pleasure. Having dental work done can be stressful, but Dr. Spears–all of us, actually–work extra hard so patients understand the procedure and how it will improve their dental health. We sometimes have to ‘put Humpty Dumpty back together again,’ and even in an emergency like a broken tooth, abscess, or lost filling, we see the patients that day. I guess you could say we try harder.” Lori and her husband enjoy motor-cycles and camping.

Michelle Hix, also a dental assistant, is the new kid on the block. She’s been with the practice for six years and says, “I love work-ing with my best friends in an office that is so comfortable, with coffee and TV in our comfy waiting area. There’s no hurrying or anxiety. Patients say it’s a hang-out atmosphere; friendly and fun.” Tammy added, “We’re laid-back professionals!” Lori told me that Michelle is the resident mom for their pediatric patients. Michelle and husband, Matthew, have two children.

DENTAL CARE FOR ALL AGES“We love seeing families, so we start care for little ones with their first tooth and continue that relationship with our most senior seniors–think folks in their 90s,” Dr. Spears said. “With children, it’s important that we help them feel safe so they don’t feel scared. We make sure they know what’s happening. We talk slow with language they understand. If they aren’t ready for something, there’s no pushing. And, we have rewards.” Dr. Spears welcomes children because she wants to help parents un-derstand how critical good dental care is, even for the youngest. “I want our children to receive the best care and learn how to take care of their teeth all their lives.” Poor dental health can be prevented through early hygiene training. Youngsters and teens, including those wearing braces, need to understand cause and effect: if you don’t take care of your teeth now, you’re likely to develop major dental problems as an adult, and you don’t want that.

Photos, top to bottom:

Tammy and Michelle discussing payment options.

Kim Elliot, RDH, cleaning a patient’s teeth.

Dr. Spears and Michelle working diligently on a patient.


Everyone benefits from regular dentist visits. Dr. Spears of-fers personalized care employing cutting-edge equipment and techniques that increase early detection of dental concerns. New technology provides precision treatments and beautiful resto-rations. Annual or biannual examinations and X-rays, cancer screenings, cleanings, whitening, fillings, sealants, Invisalign clear braces, extractions, and emergency care are services that everyone might need. “With our specialty services, we like to keep treatment in-house,” Dr. Spears said. “We can restore den-tal implants, do root canals, veneers, crowns, bridges, partials and dentures, treat gum disease, make mouth guards, treat TMJ in our office, and of course, we refer patients when necessary.”

Dr. Spears recently trained with Dr. Paul Richardson, an oral surgeon, in dental implants. They partner in doing implants, with Dr. Richardson preparing the implant using general seda-tion and Dr. Spears placing the crown that now serves in place of your missing tooth. “In our office, we use local anesthesia, and often follow with an anesthetic reversal agent that takes away that annoying numbness in 20 minutes, not three hours,” she explained.

AFFORDABLE CARE“We understand that some folks don’t go to the dentist because of cost,” Tammy explained, “so we have several options to make care affordable. Our Miles of Smiles savings plan allows you to spend much less on our quality services.” Individuals, couples, and families can prepay at a reduced price for two exams, two cleanings, a set of digital X-rays and one emergency visit dur-ing a year. Membership also provides a 20% discount of other services that might be needed. “Miles of Smiles has made a big difference in some families getting quality dental care or getting none at all,” Tammy continued. “We also work with dental in-surance plans, and we have new patient and refer-a-friend offers. Just call, we can explain how you can afford personalized care.”

DENTAL CARE FOR YOULindsay Spears and her topnotch team provide personalized, af-fordable dental care for thousands of families. Call today to have your questions answered or to make an appointment, knowing you will be receiving the finest and most advanced dental care available.

Carolina Crossroads Dental Care704.322.3288

1316 Davie Avenue, Suite B • Statesvillewww.CarolinaCrossroadsDentalCare.com

Photos, top to bottom: A few of the dental products for purchase at Carolina Crossroads Dental Care. They have multiple types of whitening products, as well as top-of-the-line electric toothbrushes.

Dr. Spears is a proud Invisalign provider, and everyone

loves seeing the before and after of each case.

Dr. Spears works in the office to complete the administra-

tive aspects of her dental practice.






Instead of simply treating a patient’s symptoms, Dr. Stephen Cruikshank strives to find the root of the issue and treat the underlying problem. “If someone is short of breath, we don’t just give them an inhaler, we check every system to get to the root cause of the shortness of breath and then treat that issue,” Dr. Cruikshank said.

As a gynecologist for 27 years, he wrote many prescriptions and per-formed many surgeries to fix problems. After retirement “did not fit well” with him, he developed a passion for functional and integrative

By Meredith Collins | Photos by Tabitha Goforth

medicine. He says while there are some medicines and surgeries that are needed, some can be replaced with supplements or more natural solutions.

Two of the newest offerings at Dr. Cruikshank’s practice are bio-identical hormone pellets and bio-identical naltrexone. Bio-identical hormone pellets are used in place of a cream to give a more steady level of treatment. The hormones are placed in time-released pellets that are inserted into body fat. They are dis-tributed throughout the body via cardiac output. This treatment increases energy, focus and mental acuity, libido and sexual performance, and muscle mass. It decreases fatigue, depression, irritability, and muscle stiffness.

Dr. Cruikshank has just been contracted by BioCorRX to insert the long-acting pellets containing naltrexone to help people with addictions. Naltrexone has been available in pill and shot form, but sometimes, they only last 10 days. With the time-releasing pellet, the naltrexone can take away all cravings for opiate drugs and alcohol for nine months to one year. “In addition to the pellets, patients get weekly counseling sessions, which are a very important part of helping with the addiction,” Dr. Cruikshank said.

Dr. Cruikshank also offers treat-ments for asthma, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, heart and vascular dis-ease, osteoporosis, and thyroid dis-orders. He offers exercise, diet and nutrition consultations. His office has a special room for IV therapies

where patients can relax in recliners with blankets and magazines. Donna Reidlinger is the IV therapist as well as the office manager.

“Being a functional and integrative practice, many of our patients are very knowledgeable and healthy, but

Pictured left–Dr. Stephen Cruikshank and Donna Reidlinger, EMT-P and IV Technician

Opposite page–Dr. Cruikshank reading about functional medicine.

Dr. Cruikshank receiving a mega-nutrient IV from IV Tech Donna Reidlinger.

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they want to get healthier,” Dr. Cruikshank said. “It’s a good place to be.” He recognizes the necessity of certain medica-tions and procedures, but strives to treat issues naturally when possible. “You can easily integrate conventional medicine with natural ways,” he said. “A lot of that comes from nutrition and supplements which are pure and can treat just like many of the big pharmacy medications. We have one we use for blood pres-sure that can lower like the big pharmacy drugs.”

Dr. Cruikshank sees more and more conventional medical prac-tices working with integrative medicine. “It’s all about improving a patient’s quality of life,” he said.

Whatever your current state of health, Dr. Cruikshank wants to help you reach the healthier new you!

Dr. Stephen Cruikshank704-658-0286

122 Gateway Blvd, Suite 200 • Mooresvillewww.stephenhcruikshankmd.com




Lions Club International is an Ameri-can, secular, non-political service orga-nization founded in 1917 in Chicago by Melvin Jones. His aim was to form a service group without regard to poli-tics, religion, or race. With the motto, “we serve,” the club has spread into over 200 countries, making it the larg-est volunteer organization in the world. Mr. Jones would be proud to know that his idea has resulted in a well-run organization that provides service with integrity and a long, successful history.

The focus on work for the blind and visually impaired began in 1935, when Helen Keller addressed the Lions General Assembly to ask for their help. From that request, the club’s programs were expanded into early detection, prevention, research, and treatments for blindness.

Throughout the year, our area Lions Clubs raise money for local charities, including guide dogs for the blind, The Children's Homes of Iredell County,

Hospice, Brighter Visions, diabe-tes awareness, clinical eye research, Camp Dogwood, help with eye exams, eyeglasses for those who cannot afford them, and scholarships to local gradu-ating seniors.

The Lake Norman Lions Club was started in 1980 by John Campbell and John Earnhardt. Ninety people joined that club which was led by President Don Smith. Since then, the organiza-tion has raised over $300,000 to sup-port their community.

Although Lions Club members do good deeds for their communities year round, on March 19th of each year for the past 22 years, the Lake Norman Lions Club presents its most success-ful fundraiser: their annual dinner, silent auction, and reverse raffle, with $10,000 going to the winner.

Two of the 1.3 million men and women in Lions Clubs, Charlotte and Pat Sou-tullo, joined the Lake Norman Club in

1998. “We have a great group of folks who enjoy working on projects so we can give back to those in our commu-nity who need support,” says Charlotte Soutullo, president of the Lake Norman Lions Club. “We give 100% of what we raise to support world-wide efforts for food, humanitarian projects, and to our local community. Some of the funds raised at our annual dinner will go to Camp Dogwood in Sherrills Ford. Located on Lake Norman, Camp Dog-wood is dedicated to helping the blind and deaf.” The annual fundraising event has raised over $275,000. “It is a fun night of food, great deals on silent auction merchandise, and a chance to win $10,000. Most importantly, we support those in our community who need our help,” Charlotte said.

Tickets to the dinner, auction, and raffle are $150 per couple. For more in-formation on how to join the Lake Nor-man Lions Club or to buy tickets and a chance to win $10,000, call Charlotte Soutullo, 704-664-7541.

A Service Group Without Regard to Politics, Religion or Race

By Linda B. Wilson

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Eating healthy doesn't have to be bland. Great tasting foods that feature healthy ingredients, such as whole fruits and vegetables prepared in unique and interesting ways, can help deliver healthful indulgence fit for a celebration. This recipe is sure to please!

Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts with

Grape-Port SauceServings: 4

4 boneless, skinless chick-en breast halves (about 6 ounces each)

½ cup (2 ounces) crum-bled feta cheese

4 teaspoons olive oil, di-vided

½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon crushed red

pepper flakes½ cup reduced-sodium

chicken broth, divided1 cup thinly sliced onion 2 cups red California

grapes¼ cup port wine2 teaspoons red wine vin-

egar1 teaspoon chopped fresh

rosemary

DirectionsMake a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting horizontally from thickest side almost to op-posite side. Spoon cheese into

What's Cooking?!Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Grape-Port Sauce

each pocket. Secure pockets with wooden skewers, if desired. Brush chicken pieces on both sides with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, turning once. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth to skillet. Cook covered for 3-5 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet. Cover chicken to keep warm. If any liquid remains in skil-let, gently boil until liquid evapo-rates.

Add remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to skillet. Stir in onion. Cook uncov-ered over medium-high heat until onion is soft. Add grapes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally,

about 3 minutes or until grapes begin to split. Remove and set aside about 3/4 of grape-onion solids, leaving liquid and remaining grape-onion mixture in skillet.

Stir remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth, port wine and vinegar into grape mixture in skillet. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer un-covered 3-5 minutes or until liquid portion is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in reserved grape-onion solids.

To serve, remove wooden skew-ers from chicken. Place chicken on serving plates and spoon grape mixture over chicken. Garnish with rosemary.

Recipes and photos compliments of California Table Grape Commission.

For more delicious grape recipes, visit GrapesfromCalifornia.com.




A W O R D F R O M

2015 Chamber Award Winners

David BradleyPresident and CEOGreater Statesville

Chamber of Commerce

We spend 364 days of the year envisioning how to make tomorrow a better day. One

night each year, we do take that occasion to reminisce and publicly thank those in-dividuals, businesses, and organizations that have had extraordinary impacts on our incredible region. On February 23, the Chamber hosted our annual meet-ing at the Statesville Civic Center. Over 400 people attended the event that showcases the Chamber, our members, and accomplishments. The voice of the Carolina Panthers, Mick Mixon, regaled us with inspiring and humorous stories of life on the road with one of the NFL’s elite teams. The capstone of the evening, however, was the recognition of our six 2015 award winners:

Citizen of the Year (sponsored by Nichol-son Funeral Home)–BRADY JOHNSON –As superintendent of Iredell-Statesville Schools, Brady has a job that requires him to be an ardent listener to everyone but have laser-like focus on his task to provide the best educational experience possible for our children. While the state funding stream has continued to shrink, Brady has continued to envision creative ways to provide a more robust environ-ment for educational advancement. The widely acclaimed International Bac-calaureate programs, dual immersion schools, the Leader in Me programming, the Tower Bridge International Partner-ship that brought 150 Chinese students here this winter, and the Crosby Scholars Program are all extraordinary examples of his leadership.

Industry of the Year (sponsored by Kelly Services)–SMART METALS RE-CYCLING–Shelly Li and Arun Karottu began Smart Metals Recycling through a partnership with L. Gordon Iron and Metal in 2014, converting a vacant 100,000 square foot warehouse into a bustling hub of energy as they reclaim electronic components. They have just

initiated a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club designed to help students learn computer coding. Small Business of the Year (sponsored by Davis Regional Medical Center)–SHERI BISTREICH & ASSOCIATES–This past year marked the 30th year for Sheri as a franchisee of Ameriprise Financial. With a client retention rate of over 98%, she has enabled many dreams to become reality. The company is very involved in local community sponsor-ships and volunteerism.

Large Business of the Year (sponsored by Mancan Staffing)–ALARMSOUTH–Begun 53 years ago as a one-person operation, AlarmSouth has become one of the nation’s largest independently owned security companies with over 225 employees. The company is integrally in-volved in a great number of community events, including Fifth Street Ministries, Yokefellow Ministries, Relay for Life, and certainly the Chamber of Commerce.

Non-Profit of the Year (winner of the Duke Energy Community and Service Award)–CHILDREN’S HOPE ALLI-ANCE–Previously known as Barium Springs Homes for Children, this year marks the organization’s 125th year of giving hope to children and families in need. Children’s Hope Alliance provided services last year to 835 children and families from Iredell County and over 3,600 across the state.

Ambassador of the Year (sponsored by Wells Fargo)–SHELIA MORROW (Maymead, Inc.)–Sheila has been an ambassador for 12 years and is always at Chamber events. She aids in business af-ter hours, ribbon cuttings and serves on the Ambassador’s executive committee. She is an incredibly hard working advo-cate for the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce.




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Live the Good LifeShowcase

A WORD FROM

Since 2008, the Mooresville-South

Iredell Chamber of Commerce,

in conjunction with the Leading

Edge Healthcare Leads Group, has pre-

sented the Live the Good Life Showcase.

In today's complex healthcare world,

you need an edge to help place you and

your business as leaders in the com-

munity. The Leading Edge Healthcare

Group gives you that edge by helping

build strong contacts and an excellent

network with those involved in, or af-

filiated with, the healthcare industry. It

was this healthcare focus group that first

created the idea of a healthcare showcase

that is now in its ninth year. This show-

case is free and open to the public on

Thursday, March 10th, from 10 AM to 2

PM, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center.

Due to the popularity of this event, we

have doubled in size and now have

over 80 booths available. There will

be vendors on-site with various health

screenings available. This year we will

spotlight holistic medicine, which is a

form of healing that considers the whole

person–body, mind, spirit, and emo-

tions–in the quest for optimal health

and wellness. According to the holistic

medicine philosophy, one can achieve

optimal health by gaining proper bal-

ance in life.

Holistic medicine practitioners believe

that the whole person is made up of in-

terdependent parts, and if one part is not

working properly, all the other parts will

be affected. In this way, if people have an

imbalance (physical, emotional, or spiri-

tual) in their lives, it can negatively affect

their overall health. A holistic doctor

may use all forms of health care, from

conventional medication to alternative

therapies, to treat a patient.

A key element to providing great health-

care for our residents, patients, and cli-

ents is efficient communication among

the healthcare continuum. The South

Iredell Healthcare Showcase combines

business networking and educational

programs that are geared towards those

in the healthcare community, or those

wishing to work with businesses and

organizations in the healthcare com-

munity.

The leads group also acts as a unified

voice on healthcare challenges facing our

community. The Leading Edge Health-

care Group is also proud to sponsor a

monthly gathering of healthcare profes-

sionals and those in related or allied

professions and businesses. The health-

care group felt it was crucial for those

in the Mooresville-South Iredell area

to have an open forum for networking

and enrichment. This forum convenes

at 8:30 AM on the last Tuesday of every

month at Brookdale at Churchill Senior

Living Center in Mooresville. There are

no membership fees to attend. Guests

are welcome. The forum’s average atten-

dance is 40 to 60 people. The healthcare

focused leads group is chaired by Stuart

Madow. He can be reached at 704-775-

3624.

The Leading Edge Healthcare Leads

Group will be leading the healthcare

expo, so let’s kick off the year by inviting

a friend or business colleague to join you

at this special event. If you would like to

be a sponsor or reserve a booth at this

year’s healthcare expo, contact us at the

MSI Chamber office Monday through

Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, by calling 704-

664-3898. This event is sponsored by:




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