Chamber of Commerce Extends Best Wishes to Lenoir County Business

The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce sent a Christmas card this week to Lenoir County’s businesses and industries with the hope that “local business and industry will emerge on the other side of current conditions stronger and more prosperous than ever before.”

In a resolution adopted by its executive committee, and endorsed by members of the Pride of Kinston’s board, the chamber said it “desires to place on the public record its gratitude to Lenoir County business and industry and to say thank you to owners, investors, employees and customers whose roles are indispensable to the economic, social and civic life of our great County.”

In acknowledging that “certain national dislocations” have negatively impacted some local jobs and economic opportunities, one chamber member said that the gesture is intended to demonstrate concern as well as appreciation and that business and industry leaders should feel that they “are not alone” during these times.

The full text of the Chamber's resolution of encouragement was published in the Christmas Eve edition of the Kinston Free Press.

Another New Business for Downtown

The classy little building with the bright red door on Gordon Street acquired new residents just in time for Christmas when a new salon opened its doors Dec. 2, 2008.

Owner/operators Mary Whaley and Cathy Ervin, aided by Ginny Moody, launched The Red Foxx in a stylish building unlike any other in the downtown area. Owned by John Nix, The Red Foxx operators have leased the property with an option to purchase.

Ms. Whaley and Ms. Ervin, formerly of the Beauty Box, say they are excited to be in downtown, and are looking to grow their business. Ms. Whaley is The Red Foxx stylist; Ms. Ervin is the nail technician and Ms. Moody is designer.

Address is 107 West Gordon Street in downtown. Phone is 252-527-1907.

Mary Whaley( standing on top step) and business partner Cathy Ervin pose in front of the colorful red door of their new salon The Red Foxx at 107 West Gordon, opening just in time for Christmas. The small but stylish building possesses unique architectural characteristics in downtown.