Business roundup: West Middle recycling pays off

West Rowan Middle School earned $500 for collecting 193,500 plastic bags in Harris Teeter's fourth "We Think Green" contest.

The contest from March 10 through April 13 was designed to teach students and parents the benefits of recycling while giving schools an additional chance to earn money.

Eighty-eight schools participated in the contest and collected plastic bags that were turned in at their local store to be counted and recycled. Winning schools were those that collected the most plastic bags.

Harris Teeter awarded 15 schools – a first, second, third, fourth and fifth place winner from each region — with a check for collecting plastic bags.

In total, participating schools collected 5.9 million plastic bags during the contest. Leadership Rowan applications

Applications for Leadership Rowan must be received by the Chamber of Commerce by Saturday.

The 2010-2011 program begins Aug. 13-15 and participants will meet on the third Thursday of each month.

Tuition is $700 for Chamber members and $750 for non-members, due July 31. Limited financial assistance may be available for those who need and request it.

Enrollment is limited.

Contact the Chamber at 704-633-4221 or visit www.rowanchamber.com.

Fundraiser for Mount Calvary

The Mount Calvary Holy Department Youth Group will take part in a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday at Applebee's, 205 Faith Road.

Proceeds raised will help send members of the group to a youth conference.

The Flapjack Fundraiser starts at 7 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling Samirah White at 704-232-3292. Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Any nonprofit organization can hold the breakfasts on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Cost to the organization is about $2 a meal. Visit www.AGGrestaurants.com to request one.

Gerry Wood car wash fundraisers

Gerry Wood Auto Group is hosting fundraising car washes for nonprofit groups on the lot of its Kia dealership, 529 Jake Alexander Blvd. S.

The car washes can be held on Saturdays through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dealership will provide soap, towels, water and T-shirts for volunteers. A minimum of 20 car washers is needed with a chaperone for every four volunteers.

Gerry Wood Auto Group will make a donation to the organization for every car wash voucher presented. Vouchers are available in the Gerry Wood Auto Group publication, "Behind the Wheel." Additional donations by vehicle owners will be accepted.

Fundraiser have been held by Boy Scout Troop 328, which raised $950, and the Gospel Lighthouse Church SWAT Team on Saturday.

Upcoming ones include Cleveland Elementary School on May 22, Blackwelder Park Baptist Church on June 5 and Boy Scout Troop 328 again on June 12.

Other nonprofit groups interested in holding a fundraising car wash should contact Courtney Wood at cwood@gerrywoodauto. com.

Gerry Wood Auto Group maintains three dealerships along Jake Alexander Boulevard South: Honda, Kia and the Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram group.

New nail tech, cosmetologists

Spencer Beauty and Barber Shop has added a nail technician and two cosmetologists.

Yvonne Do, licensed nail technician, received her training in California and has 26 years of experience. She offers full service manicures and spa pedicures for men and women. Manicure prices start at $15 and pedicures start at $20.

Jamie Hosch and Cera Luther are licensed cosmetologists who joined the staff two weeks ago. Hosch has 12 years experience and Luther has 15 years experience. Both specialize in relaxers, natural hair (dreads), bi-racial clients and cuts and color.

Spencer Beauty and Barber shop is owned and operated by Carolyn Wagner. Also on staff is Sarah Baker Thompson, registered barber. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday and welcomes walk-ins or appointments. Spencer Beauty and Barber shop is at 512 South Salisbury Ave., Spencer and the phone number is 704-603-4550.

Cabarrus Senior Resource Link

The Cabarrus Senior Resource Link is having its monthly meeting Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

The group is made up of professionals who work with the senior population. Lunch is provided and new members are welcomed.

Contact Susan Wear at Gentiva Home Health, 704-933-1001, for reservations and additional information.

Kinzey speaks at conference

Ruth Kinzey, president of The Kinzey Company, was recently a featured speaker at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) annual conference for loss prevention professionals in Dallas.

Kinzey spoke on the role social media plays in protecting an organization's reputation, including an employees' use of social media, the importance of monitoring this form of communication, components of a company's social media policy, employee training on this subject and how to leverage social media during a crisis.

Nearly 900 attendees from major retailers across the United States and Canada attended the three-day event.

Seniors can win free rent for life

CONCORD — Crescent Heights retirement community, 240 Branchview Drive NE in Concord, is participating in Holiday Retirement's national Swing into Spring promotion in which three lucky seniors will win free rent for life.

Seniors who tour a Holiday Retirement community before June 30 will be entered to win. The winners will be randomly selected for offer good at more than 300 Holiday Retirement locations across North America. Monthly rent covers three chef-prepared meals served daily, weekly housekeeping and other services.

Crescent Heights invites the public to an event May 21-23. Crescent Heights will be awarding a cruise for two to the Caribbean and other door prizes. For details, call Crescent Heights at 704-794-6248 or visit www.freerentforlife.com.

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