LU Sessions (Feb-June)
This legal principle limits the power of local governments in North Carolina, stating they can only exercise authority that is expressly granted by the state legislature
What is the Dillon Rule?
This classmate had to attend our first session virtually due to being under the weather.
Who is Delanda Sexton?
The total number of municipalities in the county
What is 14?
The Union County Chamber has been serving the community and championing business since this year.
What is 1935?
Sydney refuses to drink this beverage
What is unsweet tea?
Since 1982, this organization has provided healthcare access to uninsured and low-income citizens of Union County and neighboring Anson County who otherwise would not have a primary care physician.
What is Community Health Services of Union County?
This classmate earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Research & Policy Analysis, specializing in Adult and Community College Education.
Who is Dr. JJ Evans?
This municipality is the county seat
What is the City of Monroe?
What is Leadership Union?
Held each September, this signature gathering of the Union County Chamber unites CEOs, small business owners, elected officials, and nonprofit leaders for a day of collaboration. The event focuses on tackling Union County’s most pressing challenges, strengthening community engagement, and building long-term partnerships that drive meaningful change.
What is the Annual Leadership Summit?
This institution was created in 1896, five years before the town it would call home was officially incorporated in 1901.
What is Wingate University?
These three classmates work for a municipality. Name the classmates and their municipality.
Who are Joseph Uhl, Shakema Brown(City of Monroe), and Ashley Knowell (Town of Waxhaw).
Union County was formed in 1842 from parts of these two counties
What are Mecklenburg and Anson Counties?
This program is designed to create a business-friendly environment in our community through advocacy, education, and leadership.
What is the Public Policy Program?
Released in 1997, this James Cameron blockbuster became the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
What is Titanic?
Three places we visited during AG Day
Tyson Hatchery
Josh Eudy Farm
Simpson Event Center
Wingate University Teaching Farm
Randy Baucom Farm
Bountiful Blessings Produce Stand
This is the number of participants we started with in the program
What is 24?
This is the largest municipality in North Carolina without its own police force, relying instead on about 35 officers from the Union County Sheriff’s Office through a contracted agreement.
What is Indian Trail?
This Union County Chamber staff member earned the prestigious IOM designation after completing a rigorous 4-year program, totaling 96 credit hours in nonprofit management, covering topics such as leadership, finance, membership, and advocacy.
Who is Jessica Rielly?
This ranking describes Union County’s position among North Carolina counties as an agricultural producer, with 957 farms covering 186,626 acres.
What is the 3rd?
During Retreat Day, everyone shared a nickname. Your answer should be each nickname given.
What is Sydney has the list because who is typing all that?
What is Sydney has the list because she is not typing all that?
This is Union County's oldest continually operating business
What is the Enquirer Journal? (1873)
The Union County Chamber of Commerce offers multiple programs to support businesses and the community. Name all of them.
What are:
Leadership Union
Public Policy Program
Small Business Program
Women in Business
Workforce Development Task Force
Emerging Leaders
Environmental Health & Safety Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
In 1989, this physical barrier, a symbol of the Cold War, was famously torn down, leading to German reunification.
What is the Berlin Wall?