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WELCOME From JD Yearwood, Matthews Chamber of Commerce, Rob Jacik, John Urban, and Pam Decker, Red Brick Partnership

STAY ACTIVE

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GOVERNMENT

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MATTHEWS - ONE COMMUNITY

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Q&A WITH MAYOR JOHN HIGDON

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MATTHEWS BY THE NUMBERS

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MATTHEWS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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DOWNTOWN MATTHEWS DIRECTORY

GO, SEE, DO

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RED BRICK PARTNERSHIP

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POLICE, FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Local demographics

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Enjoy all that Matthews has to offer with numerous attractions

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POST OFFICE, VOTER REGISTRATION

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VEHICLE LICENSE & REGISTRATION

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HEALTHCARE

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EDUCATION

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ANIMAL CONTROL

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WORSHIP

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MATTHEWS CHAMBER DIRECTORY

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PHONE NUMBERS & LINKS

Recreation, parks, and green spaces

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Welcome JD Yearwood Matthews Chamber of Commerce President

Rob Jacik Red Brick Partnership Co-Chair

John R Urban Red Brick Partnership Co-Chair

Pam Decker Red Brick Partnership Treasurer

On behalf of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce and The Red Brick Partnership, we welcome you to the latest edition of the Welcome to Matthews magazine! In these pages, you will learn more about what makes Matthews the perfect destination for visitors to explore, residents to live, and businesses to thrive.

If you’re new to the Matthews area - or thinking of making Matthews your home – welcome! We know you will find that Matthews has so much to offer but still maintains the small-town feel that draws people here. If you have been in Matthews for a while, you may still be pleasantly surprised to see compiled in this single publication so many attractions, services, and photos depicting our great town.

To say the past year has been interesting and challenging would be an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about our world and our lifestyles. Here in Matthews, we are focused on continuing to find creative and positive ways to support each other during this crisis. Our love for this community, our businesses, and our fellow citizens must continue to guide us in our thoughts and actions as we all work together to help our community grow and thrive in positive ways.

In Matthews, we are well placed to build a strong recovery. We have a good mix of large employers and ambitious small businesses that can adapt to these extraordinary circumstances. Agility and resilience will be vital in the recovery phase, as company owners/managers take steps to protect the wellbeing of their businesses and their employees.

The Matthews Chamber of Commerce has worked extremely hard to help support our business community, provide resources, and distribute accurate information in a timely fashion. We have been able to do this because of the support and investment of our members. Every day we strive (pandemic or not) to build a stronger economy, problem solve, advocate, make connections and provide relevant educational opportunities.

The Red Brick Partnership, along with the strong support and cooperation of the Town of Matthews, Economic Development Advisory Committee and Matthews Chamber of Commerce, are all working together to help elevate the historic downtown, the heart and soul of Matthews. The Red Brick Partnership exists to promote, enhance, diversify and support the development of downtown while preserving its rich history. RBP is focused on connecting and collaborating with businesses, residents, and non-profits. Over the coming months, we know that keeping it local will become more important than ever.

Please remember to stay safe and be kind. Let’s all continue to keep up the good work and continue to support our friends, neighbors, and local businesses.

We will get through this together!

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Matthews - One community open to all!

Located in the Piedmont region of North beaches along the Carolina coast within a Carolina, Matthews is situated on the southcouple of hours by car.

We are proud of our eastern side of Mecklenburg County, between Matthews is a town where connecting as a town and we’re not Charlotte and Monroe. community is important. It is open to all and afraid to say it.

Prior to 1874, transportation in this area was home to a diverse population that strikes a limited to horses and stagecoaches, and beautiful balance of metropolitan and local.

Here tourists and Matthews was an important stagecoach stop When you come to Matthews, expect to be residents alike find between Charlotte and Monroe. The stagegreeted by people with big smiles and even small town charm with coach era faded in 1874 when railroads came bigger hearts. The hospitality of the people big city conveniences. steaming into the area. The Central Carolina makes it feel like home.

Railroad, later known as the Seaboard Air Line There are plenty of neighborhoods to choose Our heritage and Railroad, ran spur tracks off its main from to raise a family, grow a business, and find welcoming spirit Wilmington-Tennessee line through the small your life’s passion. The educational system is combine to bring town. The first train rolled into town on strong, offering students of all ages room to December 15, 1874. The Railroad named learn and grow. Our robust park system conthe best to our the stop “Matthews” in honor of Edward tinues to grow and provide green space for all community.

Matthews, a director in the company. In 1879, residents.

Matthews was incorporated as a municipal Here, you’ll find a unique vibe where local arts orporation in the state of North Carolina with 191 residents listed and artisans are celebrated and unique shopping and dining in the 1880 census. opportunities are supported. Downtown Matthews is the heart Today, Matthews has a population of 32,000 and is conveniently and soul of our town. An energetic vibe streams from its shops, located along Interstate 485, Hwy. 74, and Hwy. 51. Matthews’ boutiques, and restaurants. location is made even more attractive by the relative ease of getting It’s no secret - Matthews is an amazing place to work! A remarkto regional landmarks such as the Blue Ridge Parkway or the able place to visit! An incredible place to call home! n

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A special thank you to our advertisers. It’s their support that allows this magazine to be a freely distributed publication. Tell them you saw their ad here and show your support by shopping local.

BY THE NUMBERS POPULATION

HOUSEHOLDS

33,138

2019 Estimate

Households 2015-2019

12,011 Median Household Income 2015-2019

49.5% Female Population 50.5% Male Population

POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

7.1% Under 18 Years ........ 21.4% 65 years and Over ... 17.1% Median Age ....... 43 Years Under 5 years .............

Veterans In Matthews 2015-2019

$84,594 Median Value of Housing Unit

$265,300 EDUCATION High School Graduate or Higher Persons age 25+ years

95% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Persons age 25+ years

53.2%

1,985 LAND & PARKS

TAX RATES Matthews Tax Rate

.28¢ per $100 of assessed value Total Town Land Area

17.2

Number of Town Parks

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2015-2019

2020-2021

Mecklenburg County Tax Rate 2020-2021

$0.6169 per $100

Mean Travel Time to Work

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28.9 minutes

Sources: www.census.gov, www.mecknc.gov

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MATTHEWS HERITAGE MUSEUM Step back in time and learn about the history of Matthews at this educational and interactive museum located in the Massey-Clark House, built in 1880. Learn about the importance of the railroad to this community. A country doctor’s office, the bank, and the local drug store can be explored.

Pretend to be telephone operators with the switchboard.

Open Thursday-Saturday from 10AM-4:30PM. On the first Saturday of every month you can visit the Matthews Heritage Museum for free. On other days, admission is $4 per person, $2 for young people 11-17, children 10 & under are free.

232 N. Trade Street | Matthews NC 28105 704-708-4996 www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org

HISTORIC REID HOUSE The Reid House was built in 1890 by Edward Solomon Reid and is one of the few remaining Victorian Queen Anne houses in the area. Mr. Reid was a prominent businessman in Matthews. Currently it is owned and operated by the Matthews Historical Foundation. This charming and quaint house is available for rent for special occasions. It’s been the setting for numerous weddings and receptions, parties, dinners, and Victorian teas.

134 W. John Street | Matthews NC 28105 704-849-7368 | www.matthewsreidhouse.org

GO SEE DO

Before you visit, it is suggested you call or visit the website for information about postponements, cancellations, or closures related to COVID-19. Please follow all safety procedures put in place.

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MATTHEWS TRAIN DEPOT & VISITORS CENTER The Train Depot offers a free interactive experience for your family - the historic red Seaboard caboose is a favorite spot for wedding/prom/family photos and a fun place where children are welcome to play. The Depot was constructed in the late 1880s. Passenger service ended in 1958, but the Depot remained in operation until 1966. The Train Depot stood idle until 1999 when the Town of Matthews purchased it and relocated it to a prominent location on the Town Green of downtown Matthews. The building was restored and now serves as the home of the Matthews Visitors Center and the Matthews Chamber of Commerce.

A variety of Town merchandise and memorabilia is available at the center. Open Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5PM Saturday 10AM - 4PM 210 Matthews Station Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-3649 | www.matthewsnc.gov

RENFROW GENERAL MERCHANDISE & HARDWARE Established before 1900 by Capt. Thomas Jefferson Renfrow, the store prides itself as a “120-year-old piece of downtown Matthews history.” Renfrow specializes in edible gardening products & classes, baby chicks & poultry supplies, keys, local honey & seasonal produce from Renfrow Farms. If you have a DIY project that needs an unusual hardware product, look no further than this unique hometown store.

188 N. Trade Street | Matthews NC 28105 704-847-4088 | www.renfrowhardware.com

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Licensed in NC & SC

704-516-7688 A variety of programs and classes for all ages are offered here, including dance, art, drama, music and much more! Built in 1907, the Matthews Community Center is designated as a historical landmark. The Matthews Parks and Recreation Department and various community groups use the classrooms for classes and events. The center also houses Fullwood Theater - home of the Matthews Playhouse.

100 W. McDowell Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-7275 | www.matthewsnc.gov

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MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS Matthews Playhouse is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education. Since 1995 the Playhouse has grown from two productions during the school year and one production class in the summer to a community theatre with a full season of plays and classes year round. Matthews Playhouse is located in the Matthews Community Center.

100 McDowell Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-846-8343 | www.matthewsplayhouse.com

McDOWELL ARTS CENTER

Located in the heart of Matthews, the McDowell Arts Center (MAC) is a remarkable showcase for local artists. The MAC sparks creative experiences with great art exhibits, classes, and workshops for people of all ages. Housed in a 1920’s former "Agriculture Building”, the two-room gallery space as well as a large classroom/studio space provides a great place to encourage the creation and presentation of visual arts. The MAC is also home to the Matthews Artists Guild and KidzArt. 123 McDowell Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-7275 | www.matthewsnc.gov Matthews • North Carolina

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LEVINE SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY The 15,000 square-foot Matthews Branch Library is part of the Matthews Town Center, which also houses the Matthews Town Hall. Because the Matthews Town Center is located next to the old Train Depot, a train theme can be found throughout the library. Special features include a children's computer area shaped like a larger-than-life toy train and a large, crackling fireplace and original artwork.

230 Matthews Station Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-416-5000 | www.cmlibrary.org/branch/matthews

The Levine Senior Center thrives on empowering seniors to celebrate living by developing new relationships through fellowship, enhancing their power of knowledge through stimulating activities and believing in the concepts of boundless aging. The Center is open to folks age 50 and older. A number of free programs, ranging from health and wellness to meditation and tap dancing, are offered. The center also offers an exercise room, indoor pool, health seminars, educational programs, creative arts, tax preparation assistance, and other programs.

1050 DeVore Lane | Matthews, NC 28105 704-846-4654 | www.levineseniorcenter.org

OUTDOOR DINING The sun is out and the weather is warm, which means it’s the perfect time for delicious outdoor dining. Take advantage of temporary measures that allow restaurants and bars in Matthews to increase outdoor seating while assuring safe social distancing. There are numerous options to bring the family and some that will even accomodate your four-legged friends.

CINEMARK MOVIE BISTRO Multiple screens, power recliner seating, menu of non-traditional movie food and alcohol beverages.

You will notice greatly enhanced cleanliness, sanitizing and safety measures at every step of your movie-going experience.

9630 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-2031 www.cinemark.com

BOWLERO MATTHEWS INNER PEAKS CLIMBING This is the place to be if you're looking to get fit, make friends, and have fun!

Inner Peaks is full service indoor rock climbing gym, yoga studio, and fitness facility.

This family-friendly, casual atmosphere offers 13,000 sq. ft. with state-of-the-art climbing terrain to challenge any skill level.

10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy. | Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-6677 | www.innerpeaks.com

Offering fun and affordable family entertainment with the hippest bowling lanes in the area.

Enjoy a fantastic arcade with state-of-the art games as well as old-school classics. Enjoy a wide variety of scrumptious food or enjoy an adult beverage in the sports bar.

11210 Brigmon Road | Matthews, NC 28105 704-841-7606 | www.bowlero.com

BEFORE YOU VISIT, IT IS SUGGESTED YOU CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSTPONEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, OR CLOSURES RELATED TO COVID-19

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EVENTS MATTHEWS COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET Known as the largest, most diverse produceronly farmers market in the greater Charlotte area, the Matthews Community Farmers Market is a great way to start your Saturday.

Numerous vendors offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, peanuts, meats and poultry, jellies & jams, local crafts, among many other items. Enjoy cooking demonstrations by top local chefs and live music as well as family-friendly special events & activities.

Held Saturdays year-round rain or shine.

Winter Market Hours (12/5/20 thru 4/3/21): 8AM until 10AM Main Season Hours (4/10/21 thru 11/20/21): 8AM until 12PM Noon

188 N. Trade St | Matthews, NC 28105 704-488-4763 | www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Enjoy a night of fun and music at Stumptown Park to be held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month, April through September from 6pm-9pm. To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, these concerts are ticketed events with limited attendance of 350 people. Tickets are prices per area of the park, and per pod type (4-pod, 2-pod). Tickets will be posted 2 weeks prior to each concert. For band schedule, details, and tickets go to matthewsfun.com and click on the Special Events tab.

120 S. Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105 www.matthewsfun.com

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• Brunch available weekends from 10am.

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STAY ACTIVE MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT Matthews Community Center 100 McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-7275 www.matthewsnc.gov

The Town of Matthews offer a vast number of amenities, programs, and services that citizens can experience. From disc golf to fishing, concerts to playgrounds, Matthews has something for everyone. Programming for all ages includes youth sports, adult sports leagues, senior programs, and summer camps. Check the website for program and class updates.

SQUIRREL LAKE PARK

BAUCOM PARK

KP PARK

1631 Pleasant Plains Road Matthews NC 28105 This 36-acre park offers something for everyone: Two shelters, restrooms, playground, swings, cornhole, trails, pond, 12-hole disc golf course, and access to the Four Mile Creek Greenway. There is a large pier overlooking the pond for fishing and observing the surrounding pond life.

601 Sadie | Matthews NC 28105 This 1-acre park contains picnic shelters with tables, outdoor grills, a playground, and swings.

320 E. Matthews Street Matthews NC 28105 This pocket park near Town Hall and the Public Library is a Certified Wildlife Habitat that serves as a passive area to enjoy the outdoors with the pergola and seating. The park is dedicated in memory of Kay Plyler, who was a long time Town employee and the Assistant Town Manager at the time of her passing.

120 S. Trade | Matthews NC 28105 This .9-acre park is used year round for movies, concerts, and special events. Stumptown Park houses a performance stage with a sand play/dance area.

With open grass areas and a sand volleyball court, Stumptown Park provides opportunities for many different outdoor recreation activities.

BEFORE YOU VISIT, IT IS SUGGESTED YOU CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSTPONEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, OR CLOSURES RELATED TO COVID-19.

BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS 1810 Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews NC 28105 The Butler High School tennis courts are open for public use. First come-first served court play no reservations.

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK 311 S. Trade Street | Matthews NC 28105 Located in the midst of the Four Mile Creek Greenway. This passive park is for relaxation or a break from your walk along the greenway. Here you can sit and meditate at the flowing fountain, have a picnic, or read a book.

FOUR MILE CREEK GREENWAY The greenway contains 2 miles of walking trail and multiple neighborhood connectors. Parking is available at Squirrel Lake Park and the Matthews Community Center. This is a joint project between the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County.

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SARDIS PARK 9650 Sardis Road | Matthews NC 28105 This 2.8-acre park contains a gazebo-style picnic shelter with tables, playground and swings, paved walking trail, open grassy play area, and restrooms.

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PURSER-HULSEY PARK 13201 Phillips Road | Matthews NC 28105 Officially opened in 2016, this park currently features roughly 1.5 miles of biking and walking trails and a community garden. There are future plans to expand the park to span over 95-acres.

RICE PARK 25400 Rice Road | Matthews NC 28105 Impressive natural areas and huge trees are features on this 10-acre park. A gravel surface walking trail, playground, and picnic areas are also part of this awesome new park.

STUMPTOWN PARK

TOWN GREEN PARK 232 Matthews Station Street Matthews NC 28105 Located in front of Town Hall and the Public Library, this is a nice place to experience the sights and sounds of Matthews with a gazebo, benches, and open grass areas.

WINDSOR PARK 10140 Northeast Parkway Matthews NC 28105 This 5.24-acre park has a playground, several slides, swings, and climbing structures. Check out the zipline while you're there! There is a picnic shelter with tables that offers seating for 30-40 people, and a large family-size grill.

CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road | Matthews, NC 28105 704-708-1287 | www.matthewsnc.gov

MECKLENBURG COUNTY SPORTSPLEX AT MATTHEWS 2425 Sports Parkway | Matthews, NC 28105 980-314-7539 (PLEX) | www.parkandrec.com

Crews Recreation Center is a part of the Parks and Recreation Department for the Town of Matthews. Crews Recreation Center offers many programs year-round for all ages including athletic leagues, martial arts, summer camps, and seasonal events. Amenities include a full court gymnasium, six basketball goals, three volleyball standards, and a multi-purpose room. Call for open gym hours and more information.

MATTHEWS ATHLETIC & RECREATION ASSOCIATION (MARA) 1200 South Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105 www.marasports.org

Youth sports are definitely alive in Matthews thanks to MARA. Since 1956, this family oriented organization has been offering a wide variety of sports opportunities for children, including baseball, softball, football, basketball, and cheerleading. They provide a fun environment, quality facilities, expert instruction, and the highest level of coaching to ensure every child has an enjoyable learning experience with the opportunity to reach their full potential. This nonprofit, volunteer organization supports a variety of youth sports activities that is governed by a strong sense of individual and team sportsmanship.

The Sportsplex at Matthews is an athletic facility that consists of nine synthetic turf fields and two grass fields. All fields are multi-purpose and can accommodate a variety of sports; soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, rugby, etc. A 5,000-capacity stadium with a natural grass field is the premier athletic facility to host amateur, collegiate, and professional sporting events.

The stadium includes a two-story field house with home, away, and referee locker rooms. The top floor of the field house is a 90-person conference room that is available to rent. There is ample parking with 1,400 parking spaces.

The Sportsplex also has two playgrounds and roughly 2 miles of paved trails.

IDLEWILD ROAD PARK 10512 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/ParksBy Region/SouthRegion/Pages/Idlewild.aspx Maintained by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, this 125-acre park is the place to enjoy nature. Walk, hike, or bike the 1.5-mile nature trail that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

If you bring your dog, be sure to keep it on a leash.

Other amenities include an impressive playground for kids with a lot of cool equipment, picnic shelters, tables, grills, two softball fields, and restrooms.

For those with a competitive spirit, there is an 18-hole disc golf course.

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Minor League Baseball www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494

The Panthers began play in 1995 as one of two expansion teams to begin play that year. The teams home field is Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte. The Panthers have reached the playoffs eight times, advancing to four NFC Championship Games and two Super Bowls. They have won six division titles, one in the NFC West and five in the NFC South.

CHARLOTTE CHECKERS American Hockey League www.gocheckers.com The Charlotte Checkers are a minor-league professional ice hockey team and are the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Checkers play their home games at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS National Basketball Association www.nba.com/hornets/ The Hornets were originally established in 1988.

In 2002, the franchise relocated to New Orleans and became the New Orleans Hornets. In 2004, the NBA established the Charlotte Bobcats as a new expansion team. After 10 years as the Hornets in New Orleans, the team decided to rebrand themselves as the Pelicans and the “Hornets” name was returned to Charlotte. The Bobcats were officially renamed the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014–15 NBA season. The Hornets play their games inside the Spectrum Center, and the excitement is couragious.

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The Charlotte Knights are a minor league baseball team as the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Knights play at the 10,000+ seat Truist Field located in Uptown Charlotte. Former notable players for the Knights include Curt Schilling, Manny Ramírez, Frank Thomas, and many others.

CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE United Soccer League www.charlotteindependence.com The Charlotte Independence joined the United Soccer League (USL) as an expansion team in 2014. An ownership group acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles and founded Queen City Sports Club. The team plays their home games at the newly renovated American Legion Memorial Stadium in uptown Charlotte.

KANNAPOLIS CANNON BALLERS Minor League Baseball www.milb.com/kannapolis The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are a minor league baseball team in Kannapolis. The name pays homage to the city's mill history (Cannon Mills) and the Cannon Family that gave rise to the city of Kannapolis. The team is a Class-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and plays in the South Atlantic League. In 2021, the team will play their homes games at the state-of-the-art Atrium Health Ballpark in downtown Kannapolis.

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GOVERNMENT

with Mayor John Higdon

Matthews is governed by a Mayor and a six - member Board of Commissioners.

A nonpartisan election for Mayor is held every two years. Commissioner elections are also nonpartisan and all seats are at-large. Commissioners are elected for two year terms.

Please follow the Town’s website for any closings, cancellations of events, meetings or public gatherings related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

TOWN HALL 232 Matthews Station Street Phone: 704-847-4411 Matthews, NC 28105 Fax: 704-845-1964 www.matthewsnc.gov _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Mayor Town Manager Parks, Recreation and Cultural John Higdon Resource Director Hazen Blodgett mayorhigdon@matthewsnc.gov Corey King _________________________ 704-708-1230 704-708-1263 hblodgett@matthewsnc.gov Mayor Pro Tem _________________________ cking@matthewsnc.gov Renee Garner _________________________ Assistant Town Manager rgarner@matthewsnc.gov Planning & Development Director _________________________ Becky Hawke Jay Camp, AICP 704-708-1231 Commissioner 704-708-1226 bhawke@matthewsnc.gov Dave Bland _________________________ jcamp@matthewsnc.gov dbland@matthewsnc.gov _________________________ _________________________ Town Clerk Chief of Police Commissioner Lori Canapinno Clark Pennington Ken McCool 704-708-1222 704-841-6731 kmccool@matthewsnc.gov lcanapinno@matthewsnc.gov _________________________ _________________________ cpennington@matthewsnc.gov _________________________ Commissioner Public Works Director Jeff Miller Fire & EMS Chief C.J. O'Neill Rob Kinniburgh jmiller@matthewsnc.gov _________________________ 704-708-1242 704-708-1200 Commissioner cjoneill@matthewsnc.gov rkinniburgh@matthewsnc.gov John Urban _________________________ _________________________ jurban@matthewsnc.gov _________________________

Q. A.

Commissioner Larry Whitley lwhitley@matthewsnc.gov _________________________

Q.

What unique personality traits do you bring to the table when serving as Mayor of Matthews?

With age (I am 57) comes the ability to better distinguish what is truly important from items of less consequence. This is a particularly useful trait when serving on an elected body of seven people with very disparate life experiences and viewpoints, and I have often used this when considering how voraciously to argue a point during our many deliberations. There is an old military saying - “Is this the hill I want to die on?”. If not, then being more willing to accept compromise than standing in obstinate opposition is better for the group dynamic and produces better results for those we serve. Despite our differences, our Board works exceptionally well together. I also employ my sense of humor from time to time to turn down the temperature in our sometimes-spirited debates.

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life?

A. Outside of my incredibly supportive wife, children, family and friends, I recall a 4th grade teacher named Mr. Gilbert Cantlin who really impacted my life. Mr. Cantlin did not sugarcoat the realities of the winding down Vietnam War, pollution, crime, or other challenges of the time. He truthfully answered our questions on these difficult topics because he knew what we witnessed on the nightly news and that our concerns belied our age. But he also inspired us by showing us the awesome beauty of humanity. He took us backstage at a symphony, showed us great treasures in a museum, reviewed and explained the infrastructure, architecture, and history of our town, told us about other cultures, and bought out of his own pocket school supplies and even mechanical devices like an abacus and an old cash register for us to examine to determine how things worked.

He told us the whole world awaited us and nothing was outside of our reach, and that continues to inspire me to this day.

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Helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs since 2010

As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, what do you hope to focus on in 2021 to make sure Matthews returns to some semblance of normal?

A. It seems we learn almost daily of new and ever-changing variants of COVID, so making sure our residents have the ability to get vaccinated as soon as possible is a top priority. I pledge to continue to advocate for a strong vaccine supply for Matthews by working with regional, state and federal agencies, and I urge everyone that is eligible to get vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. In addition, I have a great concern for our local businesses that have been ravaged by this pandemic. It is my hope that our citizens will join me in buying local goods and services whenever possible. I expect a “semblance of normal” by late summer, and a normal school year to begin in the fall. I am particularly looking forward to hearing the Butler Bulldog band play and watching our football team emerge victorious on a crisp fall evening.

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What are the biggest issues facing Matthews, and how do you hope to address them?

The elephant in the room, of course, is COVID. Beyond the pandemic, we have three pressing issues I will seek continued improvements on in the coming year:

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Periodic surveys point to traffic as our residents’ number one concern. Our Board and town staff will continue to work with NCDOT to prioritize and complete projects here that move traffic more efficiently, and where appropriate around instead of through Matthews. We are also pressing for more and easier access to public transportation options, particularly along our higher density corridors. As a voting member of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Metropolitan Transit Commission, I work directly with the decision makers on these issues.

I am proud to say we are making inroads to add workforce attainable housing in Matthews. Several new developments will set aside a portion of housing units at long-term lower sales points or lease rates to make them more affordable for our teachers, hospital and municipal employees, blue collar workers, etc. These units will be indistinguishable from others in the same developments but will make living in Matthews a possibility for those that currently can not find suitable, affordable housing here.

Details will follow in the near future, but we are currently considering a few options that will increase the total park space in Matthews. As our population continues to grow and we rapidly approach a complete build-out of the remaining land here, I believe now is the time to acquire some portion of our undeveloped open spaces and set them aside for park and recreational uses. They aren’t making any more land, and in my estimation banking away land now for future park use is a wise use of our resources, particularly considering our strong desire to maintain our quality of life.

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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JD Yearwood President Park Commercial Real Estate AS A MEMBER OF THE MATTHEWS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, YOU WILL BE AMONG A GROUP THAT ENJOYS ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISABILITY, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND CREDIBILITY • Networking opportunities with 375+ businesses throughout the community • Monthly luncheons with informative speakers Held 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11am to 1pm (Christ Covenant Church-800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews)

• Business After Hours - Held 4th Thursday of each month from 5pm to 7pm (check website for details) • New business grand opening ribbon cuttings • Educational Seminars on specific topics related to you and your organization

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• Free listing on Chamber website, over 2,500 visitors per month • Chamber website links available • Mailing lists available • Serve on committees such as our Planning Committee, Ambassador Team, and Board of Directors • Display business promotional material in the Matthews Visitors Center/Chamber Office

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• Sponsor a Chamber event and get your business noticed: - The Greater Matthews Business Expo - Annual Golf Tournament - Healthy Living Expo - Auto Reunion Classic Car & Motorcycle Show - ArtWalk & MusicFest - Annual Holiday Gala • Volunteer in your community • Women in Business (check website for details) • Matthews Young Professionals (check website for details)

Sandtrica Elliott, SHRM-CP Vice President Paychex Kim Gossage Past President Garrity & Gossage, LLP Jennifer Anthony Treasurer Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Sandra Rose Conway Secretary Matthews HELP Center Karla Aldridge Board Member Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Gillian Baker Board Member eXp Realty, LLC Paul Blanchette Board Member NerdsToGo Ben Durban Board Member Life Events Media Group Kellen Mooney Board Member LUX Eye Care Catalina Ramirez At-Large Member Central Piedmont Community College - Levine Campus Barry Steiger Board Member Mario's Italian Restaurant / John's Place Adam Strader Board Member CottageCare of Charlotte Celinda Trull Board Member State Farm Insurance Celinda Trull Larry Whitley At Large Member Matthews Town Commissioner, Town of Matthews

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210 Matthews Station Street Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704.847.3649 chamberinfo@matthewschamber.org www.matthewschamber.org

Jessica Tullar Executive Director Dawn Sigmund Member Engagement Coordinator Rebecca Esteras Administrative Support

There are many reasons to Visit Downtown Matthews...

Come Find Yours!

Whether you are shopping, dining or just visiting, Downtown Matthews has so much to offer.

Downtown Matthews really is the heart and soul of the community. It is a lively and vibrant place with numerous businesses, residences, and destinations that provide experiences to visitors through the many recreational, historical, cultural, and culinary arts unique to the town.

A big reason Downtown Matthews is such a popular place is because of the efforts of the Red Brick Partnership (RBP). The RBP is a local organization of downtown businesses, residents, and the Town of Matthews all working together.

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Through marketing promotions, videos, social media, and First Thursday events, the RBP has raised the level of awareness of Downtown Matthews.

The RBP is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, diversifying, and supporting the development of Downtown Matthews while preserving its rich history. The Partnership is focused on connecting, strategizing, and collaborating with businesses, residents, non-profits, and all members within the community to elevate Downtown Matthews.

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We invite you to explore Downtown Matthews You’ll find even more than you were looking for.

Stroll along the sidewalks.

Shop unique boutiques.

Grab a bite to eat.

Sip a glass of wine.

Enjoy a local brew on tap.

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There’s something here for everyone!

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With your help, Red Brick Partnership can continue to grow and promote Downtown Matthews.

Take on one or all of the goals of Serving • Sharing • Supporting • Sponsoring Serve by volunteering or assisting Share your expertise or knowledge Support with tax-deductible contributions Sponsor a First Thursday event or the Trolley during BeachFest and Matthews Alive

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POLICE, FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Matthews Police Department 1201 Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 Information / Records Office: Phone: 704-845-1973 Fax: 704-845-5824 www.matthewsnc.gov The Matthews Police Department staff is committed to providing the highest level of service possible to the citizens of Matthews. Staffed by approximately 85 full and part-time employees, they are also aided in their mission by more than 20 dedicated citizen volunteers.

Check Out the Mobile App! The mobile app enables you to notify the Matthews Police of things that are important to you and allows you to submit crime and/or traffic tips, either anonymously or by providing your contact information for a follow-up. From the app, you are afforded the opportunity to check out crime maps, see if you recognize suspects from some of the open cases, send your location if you are lost and need police assistance and much, much more. This is a great tool for two way communication within our community.

To download the mobile app through the Apple or Google Play stores follow this link: https://www.apexmobile.net/app/matthews-police-department/ or search Matthews Police Department.

Matthews Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station 1 236 Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 Non-Emergency: 704-847-9400 matthewsnc.gov

Station 2 1201 Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 Non-Emergency: 704-846-4468 matthewsnc.gov Matthews Fire & EMS is a combination department consisting of a career Chief, an Administrative Assistant, four career Captains, three career Lieutenants, 18 career Firefighter/ EMT, and over 70 volunteers, ranging in rank from FF/EMT through Assistant Chief.

They department respond to approximtely 3,600 calls for service each year. They also respond to neighboring cities and towns when requested as part of the county mutual aid agreement. In addition to emergency response, the department also participates in numerous public relations events Effective October 1, 2020, the department boasts an ISO Class rating of 2.

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VOTER REGISTRATION Residential & Commercial Licensed u Bonded u Insured Locally Owned Matthews Based Company

Mailing Address: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 | Charlotte, NC 28231 www.mecknc.gov Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Avenue | Suite 20 Charlotte, NC 28204 Monday-Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM

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In order to register you must be: 4 A U.S. citizen at least 18 years old.

4 A resident of North Carolina and Mecklenburg County for a minimum of 30 days.

4 An individual may pre-register up to two years before their 18th birthday.

VEHICLE LICENSE & REGISTRATION Rules of the Road 4 North Carolina requires you to renew your license every 8 years.

4 Seat belt use is mandatory for drivers and passengers in front and rear seats.

4 Child seats are required for children younger than 8 years or less than 80 pounds.

4 Drivers under 18 are prohibited from using a mobile phone or technology associated with a mobile phone while driving, except in emergencies or when talking to parent or spouse.

East Charlotte Driver's License Office (Driver Licenses) 6635 Executive Circle | Suite 130 Charlotte, NC 28212 704-531-5563 | www.ncdot.org/dmv

4 Reading or writing a text or email while driving is banned in North Carolina.

4 Motorist is required to use headlights when using windshield wipers in inclement weather.

Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM

4 Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop, unless otherwise posted.

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4 Motorist with a blood alcohol concentration at or greater than 0.08 percent are charged with driving while impaired.

5622 E. Independence Boulevard | Suite 124 Charlotte, NC 28212 704-535-2525 | www.ncdot.org/dmv Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

4 Drivers must move over one lane, or slow down if shifting lanes isn’t possible, when passing law enforcement and emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

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HEALTHCARE Matthews is home to some of the finest health care facilities and providers in North Carolina.

Thousands of skilled, caring health care practitioners in virtually every medical discipline and specialty, are available to local residents.

Here is a small list of the available healthcare facilities and services located in the community.

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center This 240,000 square-foot facility with 147 beds provides to families in Matthews and surrounding counties a wide-range of health services. Open since August 1994, Matthews Medical Center offers private patient rooms, an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, radiology, laboratories, a diagnostic treatment and support service area, an intensive care unit for critically-ill patients, and a special emphasis on maternity care. A fifth-floor vertical expansion added 23 inpatients rooms, nine observation rooms and three hospice beds. A 26,500 square-foot Women’s Center features labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites. An expert medical team delivers the care you need, close to home.

1500 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 704-384-6500 | www.novanthealth.org Novant Health Matthews Family Physicians Located on the Novant Health Matthews Medical Center campus, Novant Health Matthews Family Physicians specialize in family medicine. As family practitioners, they provide for your family's healthcare needs from birth through the senior years.

Novant Health Matthews Family Physicians is recognized by the NCQA as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home.

1450 Matthews Township Pkwy | Suite 450 Matthews, NC 28105 704-384-8480 www.nhmatthewsfamilyphysicians.org

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Atrium Health Urgent Care Matthews Providing convenient care for sudden illnesses and non-emergency illnesses and injuries that require primary or acute medical care. Commonly treated conditions include cold or flu symptoms, minor cuts, burns, skin rashes, sprains, minor bone fractures, and fever. With no appointment necessary and most major insurance accepted, you can take comfort in knowing great care is there when you need it.

332 N. Trade Street | Suite 1100 Matthews, NC 28105 704-512-6850 | www.atriumhealth.org Matthews Free Medical Clinic (MFMC) This nonprofit provides free, quality healthcare to low income, uninsured patients in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. All patients must verify residential and income requirements and go through a new patient screening. MFMC primarily relies on medical and non-medical volunteers. Over 30 volunteer providers allows them to provide acute and chronic primary care, gynecology, cardiology and pulmonology related services, orthopedic, chiropractic and acupuncture services, physical therapy, behavior health services, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation, educational sessions and much more.

196 S. Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105 704-841-8882 | www.matthewsfmc.org

For more healthcare providers, flip to the Chamber Member Directory at the back of this publication.

Forrest & Forrest Cosmetic and Family Dentistry This family friendly practice, located between Charlotte and Matthews, enjoys patients of all ages and focuses on providing the finest personal dental care available.

State-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques in a gentle, caring, and professional environment designed specifically to make you feel comfortable and relaxed are used.

14798 Lawyers Road | Matthews, NC 28104 704-882-1113 | www.forrestandforrest.com Manning Family Dentistry Dr. Stephanie Manning and her staff bring a level of commitment and years of experience to the practice and have all attained high standards of professional qualification.

Comprehensive dental treatment is available for people of all ages.

7322 Matthews Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 | 704-545-3243 www.manningfamilydentistry.com Robinson Orthodontics Dr. Wesley Robinson, Dr. J. Dane Kovach, Dr. Alexander Edelmann and their dedicated team of highly-qualified professionals are committed to providing a wide variety of orthodontic needs. Treatment options range from traditional, time-proven appliances to the latest innovative orthodontic advancements.

5831 Phyliss Lane | Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-3331 | www.robinsonsmiles.com

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Beautiful Smile You Deserve Whether you have a toothache, missing teeth, or just want a more beautiful smile, the caring team at Manning Family Dentistry is here to help. From the moment you walk in, you will be able to see and feel the difference.

Dr. Stephanie Manning and her team have worked hard to create an environment that is comforting and inviting.

They are committed to providing you with the highest quality of dental care utilizing state of the art technology.

INVISALIGN | IMPLANT THERAPY | ROOT CANAL THERAPY | BONDED FILLINGS | BRIDGES | CROWNS HYGIENE SERVICES | PORCELAIN VENEERS | TEETH WHITENING | SLEEP APNEA ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY 7322 Matthews Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227

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EDUCATION Here in Matthews, we value education and the educational opportunities available are many and varied. Matthews is in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) system. Both public and private school options, as well as a variety of community-sponsored programs and events make lifelong learning accessible, affordable and fun for the whole family.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) P.O. Box 30035 Charlotte, NC 28230-0035 General Information 980-343-3000 www.cms.k12.nc.us

Public Schools Matthews Elementary 200 McDowell Avenue Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-3940 Crown Point Elementary 3335 Sam Newell Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-6535 Elizabeth Lane Elementary 121 Elizabeth Lane Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-5700 Crestdale Middle 940 Sam Newell Road Matthews, NC 2810 980-343-5439 David W. Butler High School 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-6300 Levine Middle College High 2728 Campus Ridge Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-9437

Charter Schools (Tuition Free)

Matthews Charter Academy (K-7) 2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 980-339-5449

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Queen’s Grant Community (K-8) 6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-6611 Queen’s Grant High School 10323 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-545-0736 Socrates Academy (K-8) 3909 Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-1711

Private Schools Charlotte Christian School (JK-12) 7301 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270 704-366-5657 Covenant Day School (K-12) 800 Fullwood Lane Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-2385 Carmel Christian School (K-12) 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-849-9723 Grace Academy (K-12) 3645 Pleasant Plains Drive Matthews, NC 28104 704-234-0292

Greyfriars Classical Academy (9-12) 2701 Rice Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-315-5774 Shands School (2-7) 1315 Matthews Mint Hill Road Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-5705

Higher Education Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus 2800 Campus Ridge Road Matthews NC 28105 704-330-4200 Johnson C. Smith University 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 704-378-1000 Johnson & Wales University 801 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 980-598-1000 University of North Carolina-Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28223 704-687-8622 Queens University 1900 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207 704-337-2200

Queen’s Grant High School ~ Nurturing the Desire to Learn ~ Weekly Tours: Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Monthly Open House: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. Queen’s Grant High School 10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-545-0736 | Fax: 704-545-0738 admissions@queensgranthigh.org

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ANIMAL CONTROL Animal Care & Control Division 1201 Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-5555 www.matthewsnc.gov The Matthews Police Department Animal Services Unit as well as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, assists in assuring 24-hour emergency animal services. The Animal Services Unit encourages and assists owners with responsible pet ownership, resolves issues when they arise, and educates the community about peacefully co-existing with the wildlife that is abundant in our area.

Animal Services Licensing: All dogs, cats, and ferrets four months of age or older inside the city limits of Matthews must be vaccinated for rabies as well as possess a current Town of Matthews Animal License.

Licensing Fees: One-year license: $10 for spayed/neutered $30 for fertile animals Mecklenburg County has strict leash laws that apply to all animals except cats. Animals must be on a leash, contained within a fence or an operable and marked invisible fence. To report an animal at large, call 311.

Lost Pets: First check the Mecklenburg County Listing of Lost Pets at https://charlottenc.gov/AnimalsCMPD/lostandfound/Pages/default.aspx; if not found, call 704-847-5555.

Matthews Is A Bee City Bee City USA is a national nonprofit organization that urges municipalities, individuals, organizations, corporations, and communities to promote and establish pollinator-friendly landscapes that are free of pesticides.

In 2014, Matthews was designated a Bee City, making it just the fifth city to receive the designation. Today, there are 80 Bee Cities and counting.

According to Bee City USA, an astounding 75% of the world’s plant species need pollinators to reproduce, and every third bite we eat is thanks to all sorts of pollinators. Pollinators aren’t just exclusively bees – they include butterflies, thousands of species of bees, wasps, moths, and many more. These little insects are vital to fruit, vegetable, and flower growth Visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/matthewsbeecity

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WORSHIP Abundant Life Church 3321 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-3445 B A P S Temple 4100 Margaret Wallace Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-573-0805

Elevation Church - Matthews 11416 E. Independence Blvd.

Suite N Matthews, NC 28105 704-241-0800 First Baptist Matthews 185 S. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-9150

Image Church 4017 Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-8733 Joy Church 11516 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-845-5516

Bible Baptist Christian Church 2724 Margaret Wallace Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-535-1694

Global Mission Church 1201 Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-210-4970

Maple Grove Baptist Church 455 Maple Grove Church Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 704-753-4136

Carmel Baptist Church 1145 Pineville Matthews Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-8575

Graceway Baptist Church 4700 Monroe Weddington Rd. Matthews, NC 704-846-2422

Matthews Church of God 517 E John Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-5625

Christ Covenant Church 800 Fullwood Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-3505 Cross & Crown Lutheran Church 300 Pineville Matthews Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-5967

Greater Harvest Ministries 648-E Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-846-4234 Greater Life Church 3821 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-980-218-9993 Idlewild Baptist Church 12701 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-6565

Matthews Presbyterian Church 207 W. John Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-4094 Matthews United Methodist Church 801 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-6261

Morning Star Lutheran Church 12509 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-4502 MorningStar Presbyterian Church 13000 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-0864 Mount Harmony Baptist Church 2817 Mount Harmony Ch Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-9068 Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 381 Crestdale Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-245-9090 New City Church 11011 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-877-4885 Next Level Church 4317 Stevens Mill Road Matthews, NC 28104 704-841-6133

NorthStar Community Church 13601 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105

Team Church 2301 Stevens Mill Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 704-978-8326

Pleasant Plains Baptist Church 3316 Pleasant Plains Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-9237

Trinity Fellowship Church 13232 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-841-7099

REACH Church 3330 Margaret Wallace Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-251-9707 Resurrection Presbyterian Church 2701 Rice Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-2544 Ridge Church 10835 Independence Pointe Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 Saint Michael's Anglican Church 2211 Margaret Wallace Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-537-7777

TrueLife Fellowship Church 13003 E. Independence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105 704-312-0979 United House Of Prayer 740 Matthews School Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-849-8641 Walking by Faith Community Church 13001 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-651-5664 Well 220 Main Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-889-4325

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CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY As of April 2020

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

1-800 WATER DAMAGE of South Charlotte/ Union County 3248 Smith Farm Road Stallings, NC 28104 (980) 337-8557 2nd and Charles 9903 East Independence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-5122 9Round Matthews 929 Park Center Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-0999 Aaron's Quality Signs 524 E Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-841-7733 Accurate Engraving & Awards 7200 Cherry Tripp Drive Charlotte, NC 28212-0001 (704) 568-4492 Adam Sellars with Keller Williams SELECT 6431 Old Monroe Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 (980) 288-9184 Advanced Tech Systems & Automation, Inc. PO Box 922 Locust, NC 28097 (866) 552-9035 All American Tae Kwon Do Academy 167 South Trade Sreet Suite K-L Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-6584 Allen Tate Real Estate Connie Massetti 101 E. Matthews Street Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 340-5967 Allen Tate Real Estate LLC 101 East Matthews Street Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 877-4692 Alliance Center for Education (formerly Bethlehem Center of Charlotte) 700 Parkwood Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 375-1417 AlphaGraphics 9129 Monroe Road Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28270-2455 (704) 849-9292

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Andersen Heating & Cooling 4600 Lebanon Road Suite B Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 596-2525

Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care 13001 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-1359

Carolina Data Recovery 7512 E. Independence Blvd.

Suite 100 Charlotte NC 28227 704-536-1717

Central Piedmont Community College-Performance Facilities 2800 Campus Ridge Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 330-6309

Aprio 212 W. Matthews Street Suite 102 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-1120

Bowlero Corp - AMF 11210 Brigman Road Matthews, NC 28105 (408) 829-3383

Carolina Living Benefits Associates 2739 Oxborough Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-0490

Certified Collision Services, Inc 705 Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 814-9490

Atlas Chiropractic & Wellness 7928 Council Place Suite 116 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 443-2902 Atrium Health 3600 Arco Corporate Drive Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 667-6509 Backyard Birds 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Suite 800 Matthews, NC 28105 704 841-9453 Balanced Physical Therapy and Dance Wellness 2211-E Matthews Township Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 429-4469 Bankers Life 10706 Sikes Place Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28277 (980) 245-5290 BB&T Township Parkway Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 847-1177 Beantown Tavern 130 -1 Matthews Station Street Suite I Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-2023

Brace Family YMCA 3127 Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 716-4200 Brakeman's Coffee 225 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-7867 Brand RPM/Huck's Sportswear 9555 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 225-1800 Bredy Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, LLC 10590 Independence Pointe Pkwy.

Suite 201 Matthews, NC 28105 (786) 269-8070 Briana Cicero-Johns State Farm 2940 Senna Drive Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-1960 Bright Blessings USA 1150-C Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-2329 BrightFlow Technologies 4400 Morris Park Drive Suite E Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 893-8445

Bear Food LLC 600-D Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 299-3159

Brookechase Properties 921 Park Centr Drive Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-0371

Better Business Bureau 9719 Northeast Parkway Suite 300 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 927-8617

C.W. Lachey Law, PLLC 7540 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 940-0465

Birra Gourmet Burgers & Beer 929 Park Center Drive Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 339-7701

Carol Fox - Allen Tate Company 101 E. Matthews Street Suite 100 Matthews,NC 28105 (70) 905-3935

Black's Tire & Auto Service 11008 E. Independence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-9773

Carolina Beer Temple 195 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28015 (704) 246-8196

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates 1401 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Suite 300 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 831-4150 Carolina Pest Management 1410 Concord Avenue Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 283-1527 Carolina Signs and Wonders 8630 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 625-2345 Carolina Underwriters Insurance 2509 Plantation Center Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-8080 Carolinas Dental Center of Matthews 428 N.Trade Street Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-1107 Carolinas Natural Health Center 1114 Sam Newell Road Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 708-4404 Carotek, Inc. 700 Sam Newell Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 844-1100 Carrington Place Rehabilitation and Living Center Carrington Place 600 Fullwood lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-4920 Central Bark 9600 Monroe Rd. Suite A Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 261-3061 Central Piedmont Community College-Levine Campus PO Box 35009, Levine Campus Room 3420 2800 Campus Ridge Road Charlotte, NC 28235-5009 (704) 330-6121

Red indicates Matthews Chamber of Commerce Member and Advertiser in this publication

Challenge Island South Charlotte 3206 Williams Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 221-9860 Charlotte Dance Alliance 1898 Windsor Square Drive Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-7138 Charlotte Home Partner 7903 Providence Road Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 361-3001 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library 230 Matthews Station Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 416-5000 Charlotte Metro Credit Union 435 N Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 375-0183 x 789 Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center 741 Kenilworth Avenue Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 523-8027 Charlotte Wealth Management 3530 Torringdon Way Suite 108 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 849-1001 CharlotteSCORE 6302 Fairview Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 344-6576 Cheuvront Clinic of Chiropractic & Sports Medicine 455 West John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-2200 Chick-fil-A 9905 Matthews Park Drive Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 847-7702 Chicken Salad Chick Matthews 2233 Matthews Township Parkway Suite G Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 339-7700

Chipping In Inc. Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 698-7114 Chiropractic Health of Matthews 434 N. Trade Street Suite 103 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-0777 Christ Covenant Church 800 Fullwood Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-3505 Citywide Moving Systems, Inc. 2722 Chamber Drive Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 841-7001 Clean Juice Matthews 2225-H Matthews Township Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-7027 Cleaning Aesthetics P.O. Box 731 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 575-6614 Clear Income Strategies Group 13777 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 210 Charlotte, NC, 28277 (704) 919-0149 Club Pilates Matthews 221-E Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 594-5670 CMIT Solutions of Metrolina 2217 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite D, #125 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 234-2648 Cornerstone Builders of America, LLC 1617 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Suite D Monroe, NC 28110 (980) 328-9396 COS Kids Child Development Campus 226 W. John St. Matthews, NC 28105-5366 (704) 845-4673 CottageCare of Charlotte 2400 Crownpoint Executive Dr. Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 847-8660 Cotton Gin Printing & Graphics, Inc. 125 Cotton Gin Alley Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 261-3046 Courtyard by Marriott 11425 E. Independence Blvd Matthews, NC 28105-4711 (704) 846-4466

Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane Matthews, NC 28105-2661 (704) 847-2385 CPCC Small Business Center 1112 Charlottetowne Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 330-6736 Craft Smiles: Modern Family Dentistry 1819 Matthews Township Parkway #200 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 800-0251 Cresswind Charlotte Kolter Homes 8913 Silver Springs Court Charlotte, NC 28215 (980) 228-9044 CrossFit Kaiju 626 W Charles Street Suite 220 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 999-0235 CycleBar Matthews 2309 Matthews Township Parkway Suite 104 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 239-2047 Dabi's Daughter 621 Latimer Way Monroe, NC 28110 (980) 239-7762

Digital Spark Studios 9525 Monroe Road Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28270 (336) 862-6255

Face Art and More 2910 Medlin Road Monroe, NC 28112 (704) 254-7907

Drs. Barone and Ford, DDS, PA 452 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-9858

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Matthews 8540 E. Independence Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28227 (980) 245-9200

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 382-3815 DYE CULIK PC 6000 Fairview Road Suite1200 Charlotte, NC 28210 (980) 999-3557 ecomaids of WaxhawMatthews-Monroe 1004 Argentium Way Waxhaw, NC 28173 (980) 318-9304 Economy Exterminators Inc 2020D Independence Commerce Dr. Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-8088 Edward Jones - Dessi Dufresne 208 W. Matthews Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-1499 Edward Jones - Joe Marano 2411 Plantation Center Drive Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-0100

David Long Electrical Contractor Inc. PO Box 126 Matthews,, NC 28106 (704) 849-0007

Elevation Church - Matthews 11416 E. Independence Blvd Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-0800

David W. Butler High School 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 343-6300

Ella B. Candles 9517 Monroe Road Suite C Charlotte, NC 28270 (980) 339-8898

Davies, Goldstein & Associates, CPA PO Box 156 Matthews, NC 28106-0156 (704) 684-0555 Dean, Heckle & Hill, Inc. 608-C Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-4438 Dembek Realty Keller Williams Select 6431 Old Monroe Road Suite 201 Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 449-1478 DHHS - Vocational Rehabilitation Services 5501 Executive Center Drive Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 568-8804

Emerald Lake Golf Club 9750 Tournament Drive Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 882-7888 eXp Realty, LLC - Gillian Baker 10130 Perimeter Parkway Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 565-9213 Extreme Ice 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 882-1830 Eye Care Center 1419 A Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-1030 Fab Fun Furniture Company 1834-100 Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 709-5700

Global Mission Church Charlotte 1201 Crews Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 210-4970

Hendrick Automotive Group 6000 Monroe Road Suite 100 Charlotte, NC28212 (704) 568-5550

Good Cup 435 N. Trade Street Loyalist Market Matthews, NC 28105 (301) 830-3163

HM Oral Surgery 2407 Plantation Center Drive Suite 102 Matthews, NC 28015 (704) 246-6557

Famous Toastery 1640 Sardis Rd Suite #160 Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 845-0684

Goodwill Industries 5301 Wilkinson Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 916-1683

Fifth Third Bank 1608 Galleria Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 443-5928

Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House 157 North Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 443-7060

Fine Arts Dentistry 1230 Mann Drive Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 461-0685

Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity 2447 E. John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-4266

First Choice Eye Care, OD, PLLC 14617 Lawyers Road Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 893-0090

Group Insurance Solutions Inc. 7900 Matthews Mint Hill Road Suite 107-E Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-543-9314

First Citizens Bank 1300 Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 338-4355 First-in-Smiles Dentistry 2925 Matthews Weddington Road Suite 200 Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 844-2943 Fountains Matthews - Greystar 10624 Parrish Street Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 262-3434 Four Suns Events-Moonlight Catering 1641 Matthews Township Pkwy Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 621-0620 FSIoffice 6410 Orr Road Charlotte, NC 28213 704-598-8971 x 2259 Garrity & Gossage, LLP 344 West John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-0661 Glass Doctor of Charlotte 608 Matthews Mint Hill Road Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 815-5692

Hampton Inn 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy Matthews, NC 28105-2782 (704) 841-1155 Harbor View Creative Learning Center LLC 10836 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 269-7404 Harris Teeter 701 Crestdale Drive Matthews, NC 28105-1700 (704) 844-4082 Hayes Tax Relief 6135 Park South Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 298-1040 Healthwise Pharmacy LLC dba Giant Genie Pharmacy Matthews 2925 Senna Dr. Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 814-0154 Heart Rate Rescues 2515 Coatsdale Lane Matthews, NC28104 (704) 839-9692 Heiliger Associates, Inc 2544 Plantation Center Drive Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-2890

Home Again Foundation 7427 Matthews Mint Hill Road # 105-252 Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 241-2003 Homes With Heart Real Estate 119 S. Trade Street Suite 102 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 953-2228 Hospice of Union County 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28110 (980) 993-7300 International Construction Equipment 301 Warehouse Drive Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 821-8200 ISI Elite Training - Matthews 5600 Potter Road Suite 105 Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 970-0022 Ivey Exterminating 228 Atando Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206 (704) 334-1616 Jamison Realty 500 W. John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-3663 Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill 316 North Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 543-4933

Kemble Financial, LLC 2501-A Plantation Center Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-7288 Kisella Surgery Center/ J.D. Kisella, DDS 1208 Mann Drive Suie 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-1166 Kiwanis Club of Matthews PO Box 186 Matthews, NC 28106 Kristophers Sports Bar & Grill 250 N Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105-1710 (704) 845-6200 Kuester Management Group 130 Ben Casey Drive Suite 100 Fort Mill, SC 29708 (704) 973-9019 LandMark Dentistry-Matthews 434 N Trade Street Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-5538 Landon A. Dunn, Attorney at Law 624 Matthews MInt Hill Road Suite 300 A Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 688-0505 Lat Purser & Associates, Inc. 4530 Park Road #300 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 519-4200 Lendmark Financial Services 14020 E Independence Suite 820 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 245-4301 Levine Senior Center 1050 DeVore Lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-4654 Liberty Buick GMC Trucks 9028 E Independence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105-4506 (704) 708-8000

Jet's Pizza - Matthews 920 Park Center Drive Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 845-1015

Live Events Media Group 9311 Monroe Road Suite G Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 844-0121

John's Place 2945 Matthews Weddington Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 847-1560

Lord Group Realty 301 E John Street P.O. Box 2096 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 575-0784

Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful 2145 Suttle Ave. Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 519-5749

Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home 4715 Margaret Wallace Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 545-3553

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING

LUX Eye Care 2435 Plantation Center Dr Suite 120 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-7681 M&M Hardwood Flooring 136B East Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 512-8557 Mac's Speed Shop 142 E John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 444-0332 MANA Nutrition 130 Library Lane Suite 300 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-8372 Mario's Italian Restaurant / John's Place 2945 Matthews Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 847-4884 Martin Marietta Aggregates 1215 Sam Newell Road Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 841-4335 MassMutual Carolinas 4350 Congress Street Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 557-9728 Mathers Realty 4335 Matthews Mint Hill Rd #B Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 931-5900 Matthews Alive!

100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-7275 Matthews American Legion Post 235 1432 Moonstone Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 247-0407 Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association 1200 S. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-7335 Matthews Building Supply Co. 325 W. Matthews Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-8804 Matthews Chamber of Commerce 210 Matthews Station Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-3649 Matthews Community Farmers' Market 108 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 488-4763

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Matthews Elementary School 200 McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105-5773 (980) 343-3940

McDonald's of Waverly 11620 Waverly Center Drive Charlotte, NC 28105 (828) 855-2922

Matthews Free Medical Clinic 196 S. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-8882

McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 545-4864

Matthews Glen 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 815-9200 Matthews HELP Center 119 N. Ames Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-8383 Matthews Historical Foundation/Reid House 134 West John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-7610 Matthews Human Services Council P.O. Box 2953 Matthews, NC 28106 Matthews Internal Medicine & the Med Spa @ MIM 434 N. Trade Street Suite 104 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-3936 Matthews Lofts 921 Park Center Drive Suite 103 Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 209-7977 Matthews Mint Hill Weekly (CMG) 9506 Monroe Road Suite A Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 849-2261 Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 E McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-8343 Matthews Rotary 1005 Breakmaker Lane Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 999-5154 Matthews United Methodist Church 801 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-6261 Matthews Woman's Club Service League 208 S. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-5063 McClintock Heating & Cooling 1253 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-5207

Melaleuca Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 661-7455 Metro Diner 10412 E Independence Blvd.

Suite 400 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 802-7871 Michael T. Dulin, CPA, PA 233 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-0874 Microtel Inn 1603 Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 618-0775 Minieri & Company 9935-D Rea Rd #310 Charlotte, NC, 28277 (980) 221-2700 Mobility & More 251 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 821-7777 Moments by Donna 2519 Ainsdale Road Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 364-1215 Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 381 Crestdale Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 245-9090 Moyer, Smith & Roller, P.A. Certified Public Accountants 7229 Albemarle Road Suite A Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 566-0222 Myers Law Firm, PLLC 122 N. McDowell Street Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 376-3000 NerdsToGo 3521 Matthews - Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 709-1806 Nevins Inc. 3523 Nevin Road Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 596-1372 New City Church 11011 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 877-4885

Nexus Co-Work & Event Space 1031 Matthews Mint Hill Road Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 (419) 481-1524

Pet Paradise Resort Matthews 10714 Independence Pointe Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-4206

Nothing Bundt Cakes 1915 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Suite #1100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 999-1546

Pfeiffer University at Charlotte 1515 Mockingbird Lane Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 945-7351

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 384-6355

Physical Therapy Center Matthews 1352 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Suite 102 Matthews, NC 28105 (70) 847-6351

O. H. Walker Insurance Agency, Inc. 2210 Crown Point Executive Dr Charlotte, NC 28227-7754 (704) 814-4343

Picone Insurance (Erie) Agency 3320 Siskey Pkwy Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-3234

OFM Partners 5110 Blackberry Lane Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 877-1245

Piedmont Natural Gas 4889 South Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 731-4236

Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 573-1000

Point Blank Range 10726 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 899-5898

One Source Payroll 624 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Suite 107-109 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 819-0050

Polo Club at Weddington, Condominium Association, Inc. 2365 Coltsview Lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 906-7459

Optavia 300 Pecan Ridge Court Matthews, NC 28104 (619) 990-0146 Park Commercial Real Estate 1850 E. Third Street Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 218-9814 Party Reflections, Inc. 3412 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 332-8176

Power Business Products LLC 1001 Somersby Lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 604-2844 Precision Chiropractic 2501B Plantation Market Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 202-2890 Prism Properties & Development 9709 Northeast Parkway Suite 300 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 628-7096

Paychex 664 Penn Street Charlotte, NC 28203 (518) 728-4179 Pediatric Dentistry of Matthews 1340 Matthews Township Pkwy, Suite 201 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-4717 Pentagon Group Insurance 1312 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Suite 201 & 202 Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 202-2886

Red indicates Matthews Chamber of Commerce Member and Advertiser in this publication

Pine Lake Country Club 5504 Lebanon Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 545-4513

Pro Active Chiropractic, PA 300 East John Street Suite 130 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-8171

Prudy Weaver Art 100 Umi Court Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 245-2313 Publix 3110 Fincher Farm Road Mathews, NC (704) 424-5017 QB Solution Inc 1708 Aringill Lane Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 234-8265 Qdoba 3321 Siskey Pkwy - McKee Farms 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 708-5961 Qwik Pack & Ship 15080 Idlewild Road Suite F Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 628-5397 Rachel Kocher - Allen Tate 2715 Peverell Lane Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 516-2742 Raintree Country Club 8600 Raintree Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 542-8150 RE/MAX ExecutiveChuck Moore 12104 Copper Way #100 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 936-7500 Record Storage Systems P.O. Box 7123 Charlotte, NC 28241 (704) 588-2820 Red Brick Partnership Matthews, NC 28106 (980) 721-1545 Red Oak Real Estate & Management, LLC 1323 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 246-3131 RMS Tech Spa 236 Market Street Suite 100-105 Locust, NC 28097 (704) 699-9220

Pro-Lift Garage Doors of South Charlotte (704) 412-4524

Roberts Media 4218 Wallbrook Dr Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 339-3582

Profile Display 4614 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 545-9853

Robinson Orthodontics 5831 Phyliss Lane Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 573-3331

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Royal Park of Matthews 2700 Royal Commons Lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-6990 RPS Benefits, LLC 10550 Independence Pointe Pkwy.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-3908 RUSeeingRed.com Technology Solutions 1801 E 5th Street #108A Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 846-5400 Salon 131 131 Matthews Station Street Suite 1-D Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-2827 Salon Plaza 1810 Galleria Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28270 (980) 552-0058 Sam's Club 1801 Windsor Square Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-6742 Sardis Marketplace / Consignments on South 2328 Crown Centre Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Saveeda's American Bistro 5922 A-13 Weddington Road Wesley Chapel, NC 28104 (704) 843-2420 Scott Clark Toyota 13052 Marie Garris Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 814-6400 Scrubs Cleaning Services 10931 E Independence Blvd.

Suite D2 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 247-7458 Seaboard Brewing | Taproom | Wine Bar 213 N Trade Street Matthews. NC 28105 (704) 246-6575 SERVPRO of East Mecklenburg / Matthews 4400 Morris Park Drive Suite O/R Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 847-8001 Sharonview Federal Credit Union 1081 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707 (704) 969.6700 Sharp Business Systems 4404 Stuart Andrew Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 523-3333

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Shine of Charlotte 658 Griffith Road Suite 119 Charlotte, NC 28217 (980) 925-3490 Signs By Tomorrow 2326 Matthews Township Blvd,.

Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-7281 Silver Psychiatric Services, PC 212 W. Matthews St. Suite 106 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-0424 Sleep Inn Matthews 9900 Matthews Park Drive Matthews, NC 28105-1715 (704) 841-1660 Solis Chestnut Farm 3005 Chestnut Grove Ln Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 459-3005 Split-Second-Sound 2120 Crown Centre Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 907-9507 SpotOn 9112 Nolley Court, Unit D Charlotte, NC 28270 (330) 416-6134 Sprint Matthews 2335 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 557-2023 Stacks Kitchen 11100 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-2025

Stumptown Station 107A N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 267-3570 Suburban Properties of Charlotte - Dina Braun PO Box 23665 Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 776-3540 SuperSimple LLC / ZolaTerra 109 Graham Hall Court Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 516-7448 Sussman Law Firm, PLLC 9916 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 598-8180 Sweetwater Logistics 9517 Monroe Rd. Suite H (Dock Door 7) Charlotte, NC 28270 (980) 275-9403 Tactical Pest and Termite Solutions 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. Suite 105-171 Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 954-8455 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. Suite A5 Matthews, NC 28277 (704) 954-9681 TCA Financial Group 8008 Corporate Center Drive Suite 115 Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 714-2224 Technocom 3330 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 847-5200

State Farm Insurance Celinda Trull 509 W. John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-8226

Teklaz, Inc 352 East Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 321-4775

Steady Returns 7027 Edenderry Dr Charlotte, NC 28270-3785 (704) 779-0221

Texas Roadhouse 10400 E. Indpendence Blvd.

Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 814-0285

Steve Carpou, State Farm Agent 3601-6 Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 262-3002

The Biz Well Corporation (704) 491-9897 (704) 763-4087

Steve Huff Media Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 572-1901 Stronghaven Containers 11135 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-7743

The Local Scoop 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 443-7812 The Portrait Gallery Restaurant 118 East Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 369-9982 The UPS Store (Fincher Farm Rd) 3122-100 Fincher Farm Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 846-2448 The UPS Store 2729 (Sycamore Commons) 2217-D Matthews Township Pkwy Suite D Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 849-0899 Thompson Child & Family Focus 6800 St. Peter's Lane Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 536-0375 Tina Whitley - Coldwell Banker Realty/Arboretum Office 7903 Providence Road Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 516-7688 Totman Law Office, PLLC 317 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Suite 111 Matthews, NC 28105 (919) 539-9590 Town of Matthews 232 Matthews Station Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-4411 Town Planner Community Calendar 1003 Woodhurst Drive Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 291-0117 Townecraft NC, LLC 5500 Executive Center Drive Suite 212 Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 421-8502 Transcontinental AC US LLC 700 Crestdale Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-9171

The Cove at Matthews 1701 Gander Cove Ln Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 326-2240

TruGuard 131 Matthews Station Street Suite 2A Matthws, NC 28105 (704) 234-7216

The Fix Athletic Injury & Recovery Center 1315-C Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (949) 285-2105

Truliant Federal Credit Union 324 N. Trade Street Suite 101 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 522-1955 ext 4360

Turning Point, Inc. PO Box 952 Monroe, NC 28111 (704) 283-9150

W.K. Hile Company, Inc. 11026 Monroe Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-9125

TwiliteCS Online Marketing 4004 Croft Wood ane Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 516-0404

Walking by Faith Community Church 13001 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 651-5664

Ukrainian Federal Credit Union 1730 Matthews Township Parkway Suite E Matthews, NC 28105 (585) 544-9518 Union Power Cooperative 1525 Rocky River Road North Monroe, NC 28111 (704) 289-3145 United Country Real Estate The McLemore Group 107-B N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 323-5100 Universal Home Solutions, Inc. 3122 Fincher Farm Road Suite 100-288 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 249-6655 Urban Architectural Group, PA 1242 Mann Drive Suite 200 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-1899 Uwharrie Bank 5231 Piper Station Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28277 (980) 960-5600 VeloPops 1645 Mathews Township Parkway Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 776-8419 Vision Roofing, LLC 4833 Berewick Town Center Drive Suite- E102 Charlotte, NC 28278 (704) 312-8558 VR Business Brokers of Charlotte 9301 Monroe Road Suite L Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 907-0928

Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law, PLLC 352 East Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 841-0760 Weaver, Bennett & Bland, PA 196 N. Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 844-1400 Williams Business Properties, LLC 624-101 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-0085 Windsor Landing Apartment Homes 1900 Windsor Hill Drive Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-4599 Windstream Communications 1720 Galleria Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28270 (252) 767-0484 Woodmen Life 7780 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 (704) 606-5364 Woodspring Suites Charlotte Matthews 1424 Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 (980) 949-0030 World Mission Go, Inc. 100 W John Street Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 713-7807 ZenBusiness 702 San Antonio Street Austin, TX 78701 (844) 493-6249 Every effort has been made to insure accuracy of this list.

All Chamber members listed are accurate as of March 2021.

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PHONE NUMBERS & LINKS FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE .... 911

Matthews Police Department .................. 704-847-5555 (non-emergency) Matthews Fire & EMS -Station 1 ............. 704-847-9400 (non-emergency) Matthews Fire & EMS -Station 2 ............. 704-847-4468 (non-emergency) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (non-emergency) ..................................................... 311 If outside Charlotte ................................. 704-336-7600 Charlotte Crime Stoppers .... 704-334-1600 (HOTLINE) Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency) .................................... 704-336-8100 Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall (non-emergency) .................................... 980-314-3070 NC Highway Patrol ................................. 919-733-2126 (non-emergency)

Medical

Utilities

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center .. 704-384-6500 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy | Matthews, NC 28105 www.novanthealth.org

Water and Sewer The majority of the Town of Matthews water and sewer is provided by Charlotte Water ............................................. 311 (local) or 704-336-7600

Atrium Health Urgent Care Matthews ..... 704-512-6850 332 N. Trade Street | Suite 1100 | Matthews, NC 28105 www.atriumhealth.org Atrium Health Mecklenburg Medical Group .. 704-304-5000 332 N Trade Street | Suite 2000 | Matthews, NC 28105 www.atriumhealth.org Matthews Free Medical Clinic ................ 704-841-8882 196 S Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105 www.matthewsfmc.org Forrest and Forrest Cosmetic and Family Dentistry ................................................................. 704-882-1113 14798 Lawyers Road | Matthews, NC 28104 www.forrestandforrest.com

A small portion of Matthews is served by Carolina Water Services of NC ........................................ 800-525-7990 Electricity Union Power Cooperative services neighborhoods and houses in the eastern corner of the Town as well as residences off of Sam Newell Road, north of Independence Boulevard ...................... 1-800-794-4423 The remainder of Matthews is serviced by Duke Energy.

For power issues in these areas please contact them at ............................................................... 1-800-769-3766 Gas Piedmont Natural Gas ............................1-800-752-7504 www.piedmontng.com

Manning Family Dentistry ....................... 704-545-3243 7322 Matthews Mint Hill Road | Mint Hill, NC 28227 www.manningfamilydentistry.com

Cable Spectrum ............................................... 1-855-243-8892 www.spectrum.com

Robinson Orthodontics ........................... 704-573-3331 5831 Phyliss Lane | Mint Hill, NC 28227 www.robinsonsmiles.com

Windstream ........................................... 1-866-445-8084 www.windstream.com Garbage Collection Republic Services .................................... 704-393-6900 Garbage collection is weekly. Garbage should be bagged and tied before placing inside your roll-out container.

No overflow garbage is allowed.

Recycling Recycling collection is every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Resident Recycling Centers Hickory Grove Recycling Center .......... 704-537-4096 8007 Pence Road | Charlotte, NC 28215 Foxhole Recycling Center ..................... 704-752-5827 17131 Lancaster Hwy Charlotte, NC 28277

Matthews Town Hall ................. 704-847-4411 Mayor - John Higdon .............................. 704-847-4411 Town Manager - Hazen Blodgett .............. 704-708-1230 Assistant Town Manager - Becky Hawke .... 704-708-1231 Town Clerk - Lori Canapinno ..................... 704-708-1222 Public Works Director - C.J. O'Neill ............ 704-708-1242 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Director - Corey King ................. 704-708-1263 Planning & Development Director Jay Camp ................................................. 704-708-1234 Communication Coordinator Maureen Keith ............................................... 704-708-1278 Human Resource Director Tonya McGovern ........................................... 704-708-1228

Organizations Matthews Chamber of Commerce ........... 704-847-3649 www.matthewschamber.org Red Brick Partnership .... www.redbrickpartnership.org

Libraries Matthews Branch .................................. 704-416-5000 www.cmlibrary.org/branch/matthews Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main .... 704-416-0100 www.cmlibrary.org

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Dr. Wesley Robinson, DMD, PA Dr J. Dane Kovach, DDS, MS Dr. Alexander Edelmann, DDS, MSD Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Mint Hill Location: 5831 Phyliss Lane | Mint Hill, NC 28227 Waxhaw Location: 2514 Cuthbertson Road # C | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-573-3331 • www.robinsonsmiles.com