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Myron T. GoughPublisher, Iredell Living

Welcome to the March issue. This month brings us Daylight Savings time, St. Patrick's Day and spring...which will be a welcome sight to most of us I'm sure. After the long, cold winter, I'm hoping for an abundance of warm, sunny days throughout March to help usher in spring!

Every year since the 1940s March has been designated as American Red Cross month. The Red Cross sponsors blood drives, provides first aid and CPR training and coordinates disaster relief. Take a moment to recognize and appreciate the Red Cross and the many volunteers who respond to emergencies in our community and around the world. For more information visit their website, www.redcross.org.

Also in March, the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Healthcare Showcase at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on the 26th, and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Business Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on the 27th.

Thank you for reading the March issue of Iredell Living Magazine!

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKristie Darling • Kirk Ballard • David Bradley

Meredith Collins • Linda B. WilsonMichelle Harris

COVER PHOTOGRAPHYShane Greene Photography

COVER STORYStatesville Montessori School

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8 • A Perfect Project For Spring

12 • Statesville Montessori School: A Special Place For Learning

18 • Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology: Comprehensive Skin Care

22 • Iredell Christian Ministries: Unsung Heroes

25 • What's Cooking?! Pork Chops With Pears In Port Wine Sauce

26 • A Word From The Statesville Chamber: Measuring Quality Of Life In Iredell County

28 • A Word From The Mooresville- South Iredell Chamber: Live The Good Life Health Care Showcase

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Spring is a season of re-newal. The outdoors come alive with budding trees, sprouting bulbs, and new green grass. It’s a great time to think about the furniture in your home and how you might make something old new again. Maybe you have an old chair or dresser that gets overlooked or is just filling a spot until you find something better. How about taking a piece of furniture that is less than excit-ing and giving it a makeover?

You may already have something in mind or you could start looking around at thrift stores. Look for something interesting with character. Overlook its finish and picture it in a bold, pop color like red, yellow, or blue. Think about where it’s going to fit in best in your home. If you are more comfort-able with neutral colors, stick with white, black, or grey. Just by paint-ing an item a unique color, you are refurbishing something to display in a new, more exciting way, and that’s much more affordable than brand new furniture.

Most of the time, what holds us back from attempting a change like this is confidence. I say go into it with a just-do-it attitude. You’ll be glad you did. Taking on projects like this is very

rewarding. You will be proud of your fresh, renewed piece of furniture, and that makes it totally worth your while.

Are you looking for a piece of furni-ture instead of repurposing something you already have? Find something unique with a little bit of interest and character. Look for decorative mold-ings or beautifully turned legs. Maybe you can find a curved-back dresser, or an odd-shaped container that can be repurposed as a table base. Ignore its current color and scratches and envision it transformed into a one-of-a-kind creation for your home. When it’s finished, with a totally new look, you’ll be glad you took on the challenge and excited to display the new piece proudly in your home.

Start with something small, like a chair or a frame. Lots of chairs are easily re-upholstered with scrap fabric. Add a new color of paint, and you have a brand new piece that would be perfect-ly paired with a desk or vanity!

Normally, you think of using frames for artwork or mirrors, but consider framing a sheet of metal for a magnetic board, or framing a piece of wood painted with chalkboard paint for a message board, or frame a thin piece of lauan covered in batting and fabric, striped with ribbon for a photo board.

Here’s a fun tip: take a candle and rub wax over areas that show the most detail. Now paint the entire piece. Once the paint dries, the areas where you rubbed the wax will have a worn, distressed look. Chalk paints are very popular, and there are lots of DIY vid-eos online that explain the best ways to use them. You can also purchase chalk paint powder to mix with any latex paint from your hardware store. The powder gives your paint an aged, soft look and reduces the amount of sand-ing and priming needed.

Take on this challenge and give new life to old, dull furniture. After your first make over, you’ll be inspired to start looking around for your next project. Enjoy your creativity and have fun!

A PERFECT PROJECT FOR Spring

By Michelle Harris

About the Author:Michelle Harris is the owner of Sweet Grass located on Williamson Road in Mooresville.

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Article by Kristie DarlingPhotos by Shane Greene Photography

Photos: On the cover–Stacey Crosswhite, States-ville Montessori School director

Pictured–Miss Stacey and her kids! Kin-ley Feimster, Jake Gusler, Zachary Braun-stein, Carrie Rader, Lauralee Wodecki, Jon Schlesinger, Spencer Hansen, Anjallie Hatharasinghe, and Beckham Tharpe


A Special Place for Learning


“We’ve been a part of the Statesville Montessori School family through our four children, the youngest now a sixth grader,” Sriyani Hatharasinghe told me enthusiastically. “When I dropped my kids off there, I never worried. They all have really good study habits that they learned at SMS–I never had to tell them to do their home-work!” Sriyani now has two boys in college, the oldest graduating in May from NC State with plans for medical school and one study-ing at UNC-Greensboro. Her daughter is a ninth grader at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ IB Program. She is very proud of all her children and very pleased with the education they received at SMS. Sriyani is PTO co-chair with Susan Tharpe, and together they work with teachers and other parents to continually enrich everything that happens at Statesville Montessori School. Recently I visited with the school’s director, Stacey Crosswhite, and it was exciting to see all the activity, learning, and fun going on!

A LEGACY IN EDUCATIONIn the early 1970s, Judy Sutton was a mom who saw, through her son, Chris, a need for a different way for children to learn. She began tutoring Chris and several children from public school who needed some extra help. More children came for tutoring, and she knew that there must be a better way to teach. After much research and reading, she felt that the Montessori method of teaching would be that better way.

In 1973, Miss Judy, as everyone called her, received her first Montessori credential and began a preschool in a converted pigeon house in her backyard. The children came, just a few at first, but then more and more. A house located behind the pigeon house on Hartness Road was purchased, and in 1979 Statesville Montessori School officially opened. That building still houses the school’s two-and-a-half to five-year-old children.

Miss Judy bought Brookwood School in 1989. Nestled in a peace-ful, residential neighborhood on Harmony Drive, the old school was transformed into the elementary school campus of Statesville Montessori. Joined by a handful of teachers who shared her vision, Miss Judy received her second Montessori credential in lower el-ementary education. The school grew to include upper elementary school, as well. More teachers came, and Miss Judy sent them for more Montessori training.

Miss Judy’s passion for providing a safe and caring learning envi-ronment became her fulltime work. She oversaw every aspect of running this special place for children. By 1994, Miss Judy had more to do than one person could, so Stacey, her daughter, arrived to become Miss Judy’s assistant.

In 1996, Stacey received her first Montessori credential and was ready to continue Miss Judy’s legacy. “I inherited this school but most importantly, I inherited Mom’s passion. For Mom, it was all about the joy of learning.”

Photos, top to bottom:• Beginning math skills are taught using a variety

of manipulatives. Beth Bush, teacher, instructs 2nd graders in the use of the multiplication checkerboard.

• The Statesville Montessori Children’s House, located at 111 Hartness Road, serves 2 ½–5 year olds.

• Becky Boggs' 4th and 5th graders read aloud from a play about Rosa Parks.

Photo provided by Statesville Montessori School


Miss Judy passed away in 1998. She did not see her grand-children thrive in the school that held her heart and soul. Her granddaughter, Carah, went to Hollywood to sing on American Idol and is currently studying at UNC Chapel Hill. Her sixteen-year-old grandson, Jackson, is a student at Statesville High School. He wants to play football at the Citadel.

Miss Judy’s legacy lives on.

WHAT IS MONTESSORI?Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori developed a unique and effective teaching method in the late 1800s and opened her first classroom in 1907. The Montessori approach creates an enriched environment for children in all areas of learning so that students naturally learn inner discipline, self-motivation, and develop a healthy sense of self, all the while advancing academically. “We have a very individualized learning program. For instance, if a four-year-old is reading at a second grade level, we make sure she’s getting second grade level reading material. But, if she needs to work on standing in a single file line without touching the person in front of her, we work on that, too. I'm interested in the whole person,” Stacey shared. “Our academic program is very challenging and focused to better meet each child’s needs. We also emphasize the importance of respect and, of course, make learning fun.” Indeed, each class I visited was engaged in something interesting and fun…even math!

EDUCATION FOR A LIFETIMEChildren can enroll at any age from two-and-a-half to eighth grade. The Children’s House has pre-school and pre-kindergarten students while the kindergarten classes have four, five, and six-year-olds. “Our children have fun learning; they feel comfortable and safe here,” Elaine Easterling explained. “We place children developmentally and academically. They learn concretely through Montes-sori manipulatives, hands-on activities, and multi-sensory materials.” Elaine is a curriculum advisor assisting Stacey in all the athletic programs and plans for other areas of operations. Stacey explained, “My mom had me, and I have Elaine!”

Elementary and middle school students continue their learning through a challenging curriculum and a full spec-trum of enriching extra-curricular activities–music, art, and drama, where each grade gives a performance and everyone gets to shine, Spanish beginning with the youngest stu-dents, computer familiarity leading to yearbook design in the middle grades, physical education and health for all, balanced with a strong commitment to community service.

Photos, top to bottom:• Middle school science teacher Steve Cotton explains

rules of aerodynamics and speed to 7th graders.• Kindergarten teacher Annette Parker gives a one-on-one

addition lesson to a student.• Beth Moore teaches 5th grade students how to subtract

fractions using Montessori math manipulatives.


Photos, top to bottom:• Teacher Teri Green and assistant Mandy Hutchins work

with students.• Assistant Jacqui Ford helps pre-kindergarten children

learn about computers in the recently updated lab.• Statesville Montessori's Middle School has only 8–15

students per class.

“We have PE at least three days a week and non-compet-itive sports activities start in second grade,” Elaine ex-plained. “We have intramural sports for kindergarteners, and competitive sports for upper elementary and middle schoolers include volleyball, tennis, cross country, soccer, cheerleading, golf, and basketball.” Statesville Montessori School participates in an independent and charter schools’ athletic conference. Their team, the Masters, plays regional schools like Davidson Day School, Community School of Davidson, North Hill Christian School, Lake Norman Christian, and St. Stephens in Hickory. Athletic Director Nell Shull started at SMS in 1989 after a long-established career in sports education. She continues to promote the school’s value of strong bodies building strong minds.

In all grade levels, the learning environment features small classes (typically 18 students to one teacher and one teacher assistant), an exciting and challenging curriculum designed for each student’s level of development, a peace-ful setting, dedicated teachers, and diverse extra-curricular activities.

DEDICATED, EXCEPTIONAL TEAMStacey’s 25 teachers and teacher assistants are devoted to their 150 students. “Our job is to create independent think-ers. We set our expectations high, and they do it!” Stacey said with a smile. “Our teachers are the best. Several have been here since Mom hired them many years ago, and oth-ers came and have stayed. I think that says a lot about our school. It really is a big family.” Stacey introduced me to a kindergarten class as the children were busily getting ready for lunch. They were putting away their materials, each one bent on his mission to clean up and get to eat. I felt a tight hug around my knees, and looked down to see a charm-ing blond boy who said, “Welcome to our classroom.” I felt truly welcomed.

PLAN A VISIT TO LEARN MOREStatesville Montessori School might just be the best-kept secret in town. If you are not familiar with Montessori schools, and even if you are, a personal visit and tour with Stacey will answer any questions you have. The entire campus is designed with young people in mind–with continually engaging creativity, imagination, joy of learning, and love of discovery. You will see and feel the buzz. Think about how your children or grandchildren might benefit from enrolling at Statesville Montessori School.

Statesville Montessori School

1012 Harmony Drive • Statesville, NC 28677

704.873.1092 • statesvillemontessori.com




By Meredith CollinsPhotos by Shane Greene Photography

Comprehensive Skin Care

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatol-ogy (PPSD) wants you to be healthy and comfortable in your own skin. They offer a unique approach to complete dermatologic, cosmetic, and plastic sur-gical care. PPSD is the only practice in the region where both dermatology and plastic surgery specialties are combined under one roof. “There aren’t many plac-es that do what we do,” says Dr. Gregory Swank. “Both specialties, focusing on skin and aging, complement each other–we offer an excellent blend of medical and cosmetic surgical expertise.”

Dr. David Nowicky joined PPSD in Feb-ruary and practices in the Hickory office

with Dr. Swank, who has been with PPSD for over eight years. PPSD has five offices in Hickory, Gastonia, Charlotte, and Shelby. All of the plastic surgeons are board-certified and experienced in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgi-cal procedures.

One of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures done at PPSD is breast augmentation. It offers women the possibility of enlarging as well as improving the appearance of the breasts. There are several choices to make when considering breast augmen-tation. A free consultation with one of PPSD’s plastic surgeons can help patients

understand all of the options and guide them in their decision-making. Implants can be filled with either silicone gel or saline. Silicone gel implants retain their form, are softer to the touch, and have a longer life than saline implants. Saline implants can be inserted through a smaller incision and allow more adjust-ability if breasts are asymmetric. PPSD offers saline, silicone gel, and the new “gummy bear” implants.

With the 3D Vectra machine in the Hick-ory office, patients can see a simulated three-dimensional image of themselves

prior to surgery to see what they may look like after surgery. During breast aug-mentation and all procedures at PPSD, patient safety is a primary concern. All procedures are performed by board certi-fied plastic surgeons who are well trained in their field and specialty. Each PPSD office has two certified operating rooms with the highest standards. Procedures can be performed right in the office without hospital visits.

If you are interested in the dermatol-ogy aspect of PPSD, many popular procedures including Botox, chemi-cal peels, and dermal fillers/injectables like Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse are offered. Common laser procedures include hair removal, sunspot/age spot lightening, and spider vein treatment.

Photo: PPSD physicians, from left to right–Doctors Bergamo, Nowicky, Johnson, Swank and Hunt


Photo: Right–Dr. Gregory Swank uses PPSD's Vectra 3D imaging machine to show his patient what her breast augmentation could look like.

www.ppsd.com315 19th Street, SE • Hickory, NC 28602

828-325-9849

The board-certified dermatologists at PPSD are dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. They are highly trained in skin cancer detection and treatment, as well as a variety of state-of-the-art medical and surgical procedures, such as Mohs micrographic surgery and photodynamic therapy. Other common

conditions that can be treated include the diagnosis and treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, warts, molluscum, cysts, and mole removal.

Visit Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology for a consultation to learn how you can improve your skin and overall look. Photo: Above–Dr. Gregory Swank

and Dr. David Nowicky review a patient’s chart.




Moving from middle class to homeless-ness can take less than a year if there is loss of employment, disability, or aging. Due to circumstances beyond their control, thousands of people are faced with this crisis each year. Here in our area, assistance is available from Iredell Christian Ministries to help clients become self-sufficient. ICM helps by providing food, financial assistance, and counseling.

In The BeginningIn 2005, area churches noticed in-creasing numbers of people requesting assistance with food, shelter, and other necessities. Rev. Steve Scott at First Baptist Church and Natalie Rickabaugh, a member of First Presbyterian Church, began meeting with other area church leaders to learn more and understand these problems. “The result of those meetings was the organization of ICM in December 2006,” Natalie says. “We opened the doors in January 2007 with a small space and minimal donated food. Volunteers were the staff. A grant of $10,000 from Iredell County Com-munity Foundation provided the seed money to start Iredell Christian Min-istries. Several churches and individu-als started making donations to help those persons in need. Leadership was provided by a steering committee until mid-2007 when our 501(c)(3) status was received. A board of directors was

elected and has provided excellent leadership.”

Iredell Christian Ministries’ MissionThe basic mission of ICM is to provide food and financial assistance to those in need. ICM works with the elderly on fixed incomes, those living alone, the disabled, and single-parent families. Many have lost jobs and cannot find work. “We aim to reach people with God's love and compassion and serve those in a crisis situation,” says David Comer, director of operations. “The dignity of all persons will be respected as they receive help, with the goal of moving them toward self-sufficiency.”

FacilitiesIredell Christian Ministries started oper-ations in a small building in Statesville. They next moved into a larger building on Front Street. After a two-year search, a 10,000 square foot building was se-cured off Old Salisbury Road. “We were able to consolidate our food storage and freezers into one location,” said board member Sam Phillips. “The new facility allows us to expand our ministry into other areas, and this building is in the same area as the other two buildings. We went from 3,000 to 10,000 square feet and thought that we’d be assisting about 100 families a month. We started out with 179 families the first month, and in 2014, we served over 800 fami-

lies each month.” GoalsAt Iredell Christian Ministries, volunteers work with families in crisis, keeping track of their needs and providing them with short- and long-term assistance. ICM draws volunteers from 15 church congregations and the community at large. They partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and local grocery stores.

With love and compassion, ICM reaches out to feed the hungry, provide warmth from the cold, medications when needed, and much needed support toward self-sufficiency. Every week 70 to 80 volunteers serve at the Mission.

ICM Needs Donations are always needed and welcomed. Click on the donate button at www.iredellcm.org. You can mail a check or sponsor an event. Volunteer jobs include interviewing and counsel-ing clients, shopping for and unpacking food, and taking the ICM trailer to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem to pick up food.

It takes many hands to provide help to those in need. At Iredell Christian Min-istries, 100 percent of your donations go to help friends and neighbors who have gone from middle class to homeless.

Some of the officers in the ICM food storage room–David

Comer, director of operations; Carol Leach, treasurer; Dr.

Peggy Willhide, secretary and Natalie Rickabaugh, vice presi-

dent (absent Rev. Steve Scott, president).

Article and photo by Linda B. Wilson

Iredell Christian Ministries:

Unsung Heroes




DirectionsPeel and core the pears, then slice them into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the pears and cook, stirring once or twice, until warmed and slightly softened but they still retain their shape, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the pears to a plate.

Season the pork chops with the salt and pepper. Spray the skillet with cooking spray again, then add the pork chops and cook until just slight-ly blush in the center, 4 to 5 minutes

per side. Transfer to a second plate and cover to keep warm.

Add the broth and port to the skil-let, raise the heat to high, and cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the mus-tard and whisk until dissolved, then return the pears to the pan and stir to combine.

Spoon the sauce over the chops and serve.

“Hectic family schedules don’t have to get in the way of serving up tasty and healthy weeknight dinners,” explains leading nutrition expert Ellie Krieger, au-thor of “Weeknight Wonders: Delicious, Healthy Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less.”

Krieger notes that pairing the unique sweetness of healthy, fresh pears with savory proteins like pork or chicken makes for a satisfying supper that can be made in a snap.

Check the Neck for RipenessPears are best enjoyed at the peak of ripeness. Press the neck, or stem end of the pear with your thumb, and if it yields to gentle pressure it is ripe and ready to eat. To ripen your pears at home, keep them at room temperature. To slow ripen, simply put the pears in the refrig-erator.

Pork Chops with Pears in Port Wine Sauce

Makes 4 Servings

3 large firm-ripe USA Pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou Cooking spray4 1/2-pound center-cut bone-in pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick)1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth3/4 cup tawny port wine1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

What's Cooking?!Pork Chops with Pears in Port Wine Sauce

Recipe adapted and reprinted with permission from the publisher,

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, from Weeknight Wonders by Ellie Krieger. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.

Source: USA Pears www.usapears.org


A W O R D F R O M

MeasuringQuality of Life

In IredellCounty

David BradleyPresident and CEOGreater Statesville

Chamber of Commerce

We Chamber folk are charged with talking about our great quality of life in the place

we call home. I don’t think I have ever heard one of my colleagues bemoan that the quality of life in his or her com-munity was not very good. I would, however, suggest that there are Cham-ber directors in Bismarck North Dakota, Lafayette, Louisiana and Bozeman, Montana who sing about their quality of life just like Kirk Ballard and I do about Iredell County. You know, somehow I just don’t believe we are talking about the same type of quality of life.

In 2010, the Greater Statesville Cham-ber opted to try to boldly quantify some measurements of quality of life that WE felt were most important. Metrics that we opted to spend energy on were:• Job Growth• Housing Data• Crime Rate • Occupancy Tax Collections• Diversity of Board Leadership• Graduation Rate• Retail Sales• Median Family Income• % of population between 24-39

Over the course of the year, we will continue to gather data on some of the non-economic based metrics. Our community deserves to know, however, the good economic news. We don’t hear that very often.

Job Growth–Between November 2007 and November 2009, Iredell County lost a staggering 6,849 jobs, over 9% of our workforce. That number is directly comparable to our neighbors in Rowan and Catawba counties. As of November 2013, we have recovered over 98.8% of those lost jobs. Our job recovery is vastly larger than our competitors. The business community appears to have confidence that tomorrow will be better than today.

Occupancy Tax Collections–This might seem like an odd metric to track,

but we believe it is a further indicator of the confidence of the business com-munity. People who spend the night in one of the 22 lodging establishments in Statesville pay a 5% occupancy tax that supports the Statesville Civic Center and the overall promotion of our com-munity. While we did experience a drop in occupancy tax collections between 2007 and 2009 ($587,063), we have rebounded to close out the calendar year of 2013 with $805,966 in col-lected occupancy tax. Confidence in our economy from the business traveler’s perspective is high.

Retail Sales–I think this is perhaps the most telling measurement. When we shop locally, we help create jobs, and the sales taxes we pay help defray the costs of government services. Between 2007 and 2009, we lost nearly $285 million in retail sales, a 16.5% decrease. That equates to numbers of jobs and plenty of government services that bring a higher cost. At the end of 2013, we will close out the calendar year with the highest retail sales collections our county has seen.

Housing–Thanks to Kristi Madison Pfeufer at Doug Madison Realty, we are able to track three months’ roll-ing data for home sales, inventory, and days on the market for each zip code in Iredell County. While our friends in the Mooresville area are seeing the real estate market kick in slightly quicker than those to our north, we are still pleased that housing sales, in Statesville and Troutman, have increased 128% in the last two years while the inventory of homes for sale has decreased 18%.

Again, this is not to say that we have found an economic Garden of Eden, but rather a confirmation that we have slogged our way through some very dif-ficult times, and we have valid measure-ments to suggest that brighter days are within our grasp.

Looking forward to a great 2014!




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Live the Good LifeHealth CareShowcase

A WORD FROM

Since 2008, the Mooresville-

South Iredell Chamber of Com-

merce, in conjunction with the

Leading Edge Healthcare Leads Group,

has presented our Live the Good Life

Healthcare Showcase. This showcase

is free and open to the public on

Wednesday, March 26 from 10:00 am

to 3:00 pm at the Charles Mack Citi-

zen Center.

In today's complex healthcare world

you need an edge to help place you

and your business as leaders in the

community. The Leading Edge Health-

care Leads Group gives you that edge

by helping build strong contacts and

an excellent network with those in-

volved in or affiliated with the health-

care industry. It was this healthcare

focus group that first created the idea

of this healthcare showcase, now in its

seventh year.

The showcase is very popular. We have

doubled in size and now have over

70 booths available. Vendors will be

on-site with various health screenings.

Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville-

Novant Health will sponsor a mobile

mammography unit. The Community

Blood Center of the Carolinas will

conduct a blood drive on-site, so if

you want to give blood, please call in

advance. In addition, Project Lazarus

and the Mooresville Police Department

are handling safe disposal of out-of-

date and unused prescription medica-

tions you may have.

The leads group also acts as a unified

voice on healthcare challenges fac-

ing our community. A key element to

providing great healthcare for our resi-

dents, patients, and clients is efficient

communication among the healthcare

continuum. The Leading Edge Health-

care Leads Group is proud to spon-

sor a monthly gathering of healthcare

professionals and those in related or

allied professions and businesses. The

healthcare group supports the crucial

need 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

Emeritus at Churchill Senior Living

Center in Mooresville. There are no

membership fees to attend, and guests

are always welcome. The forum’s aver-

age attendance is 40-60 people. Stuart

Madow chairs the healthcare focused

leads group. He can be reached at

704-658-1200.

The Leading Edge Healthcare Leads

Group hosts the Live the Good Life

Healthcare Showcase, so please 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 space at

this year’s healthcare showcase, con-

tact the MSI Chamber office Monday

through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm,

by calling 704-664-3898.






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