Top Story Spotlight The Chamber presents awards, recalls 2025 accomplishments From staff reports Mar 18, 2026 Mar 18, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award went to Greg Walter. The Chamber Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From staff reports The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus, hosted its annual meeting on Friday, Feb. 13, at Great Wolf Lodge, with 360 members in attendance.kAmxED 2??F2= 2H2C5D H6C6 AC6D6?E65[ 2?5 >6>36CD E@@< 2 =@@< 324< @? 244@>A=:D9>6?ED 7C@> a_ad]k^Amk9am{@@<:?8 324< 2E a_adk^9amkAm%96 r92>36C’D 2??F2= >66E:?8 @776C65 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ C67=64E @? 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