Business briefs: Drink beer, help Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

Chamber hosts breakfast with congressman

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry of the 10th District met for breakfast Aug. 5 with business and community leaders from the Montcross area of eastern Gaston County at Cherub’s Cafe on Main Street.

McHenry talked about recent developments in Washington, D.C., and fielded questions. Montcross Area Chamber Board members attended, as did the mayors of Belmont, Cramerton and Mount Holly.

Chamber to hold upcoming events

York County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold these events:

▪ 11 a.m. Aug. 19: Ribbon-cutting for MediaZeus, 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite 313, in Rock Hill. MediaZeus has been in business for more than six years and specializes in digital marketing solutions, which includes website design and video productions. Details: 803-619-0116 or visit mediazeus.com.

▪ 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20: Business After Hours will be held at Adult Enrichment Center of Fort Mill, 105 Lestina Court in Fort Mill.

▪ Noon Aug. 26: Ribbon-cutting for Palmetto Hearing Center. Services include audiology services ranging from hearing evaluations to hearing aids. Owner is Gary Fike Jr.

Call the chamber at 803-324-7500 or visit yorkcountychamber.com for details.

Breweries support Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

Through Aug. 22, nine Charlotte breweries are hosting River Week to support the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation and bring awareness to issues plaguing the Catawba River Basin.

“The consumers depend upon these businesses to provide a great product. Good beer needs good water,” said Emilee Syrewicze, foundation executive director. “We wanted to highlight the business community this time around and show that many people derive their livelihoods from the Catawba.”

Participating breweries are Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Triple C Brewing Co., Birdsong Brewing Co., Sugar Creek Brewing and Red Clay Ciderworks.

Burn Boot Camp coming to Lake Wylie

A fitness concept for women called Burn Boot Camp is opening four facilities in the Charlotte area, including one near Lake Wylie.

Devan Kline, owner and chief executive officer of Burn Boot Camp, said the new facilities in Elizabeth, Mallard Creek and Lake Wylie will open Oct. 1, and another in Pineville will open Aug. 30.

Amanda Berger, who will run the Lake Wylie area location, said the facility will likely be in the Rivergate shopping center area.

The high-intensity boot-camp-style workouts are intended for busy women and run 45 minutes. The classes focus on mindset, clean eating and building muscle rather than weight loss. Free child care is offered at certain locations.

Burn Boot Camp operates North Carolina facilities in Concord, Cornelius, Denver, Durham, Huntersville, Matthews and Mooresville, according to its website.

The new locations are offering free 30-day trials. Details: lakewylie.burnbootcamp.com/rapid-fat-loss.

This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 2:41 PM with the headline "Business briefs: Drink beer, help Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation."