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APRIL
April 2
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
April 15
Business After Hours
Belk at Mayfaire Town Center
5:30-7:30 pm
Opportunity for Chamber members to network with other Chamber members in a relaxing setting. Features door prizes, food and beverages.
RSVP to 762-2611 ext. 101
April 16
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
April 19
Hands On Wilmington (HOW)
This annual community service event brings together more than 1,700 volunteers to tackle community projects like painting schools, doing repair work at boys clubs, landscaping at parks and much more.. Volunteers donate four hours of work and celebrate afterwards at a community event with lunch, bands and more.
Call Megan Winslett to inquire about volunteering: 762-2611 ext. 213.
MAY
May 8
Open House
Towne Place Suites by Marriott
305 Eastwood Road
5:30-7:30 pm
Opportunity for Chamber members to network with other Chamber members in a relaxing setting. Features door prizes, food and beverages.
RSVP to 762-2611 ext. 101
May 12
2nd Annual Women’s Golf Tournament
Porters Neck Country Club
Morning and afternoon tee times
Women (and some men – one allowed per team!) hit the links to help raise funds for Chamber services and programs. Sponsorships are available. Porter’s Neck Country Club Ext. 212.
May 16
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Education Foundation board of directors to discuss issues and events related to education.
May 16
Elected Officials Appreciation BBQ
5:30-8:00 pm
Chamber of Commerce (riverfront)
An old-fashioned bar-b-cue where members have the opportunity to say "thank you" to local elected officials from New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, along with our U.S. Senators, U.S. Representative and State Senators and Representatives.
Call Tom Cunningham for more info: ext. 204.
May 21
Member Orientation
8:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Overiview of Chamber programs and services for new and established members.
RSVP to Vera Weiss at 762-2611 ext. 209.
May 21
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
JUNE
June 4
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
June 18
Member Orientation
8:00-9:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Overview of the Chamber organization, programs and services for new or established Chamber members.
RSVP to 762-2611 ext. 102
June 18
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
June 19
Summer Mega Business After Hours
Opportunity for Chamber members to market their products and/or services to other Chamber members with the purchase of a table. Door prizes, networking, food and beverage.Sponsorships available.
Call Kathryn Freeman to reserve space: 762-2611 ext. 212.
June 23
33rd Annual Safety Awards Banquet
6:00-8:00 pm
North Campus, Cape Fear Community College
Annual dinner to recognize businesses with outstanding safety records, presented by the NC Department of Labor. Guest speaker: NC Department of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry.
Call Kathryn Freeman for more info: 762-2611 ext. 212.
JULY
July 16
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
AUGUST
August 6
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
August 20
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
SEPTEMBER
September 3
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
September 5
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Education Foundation board of directors to discuss issues and events related to education.
September 15-16
D.C. Business Issues Conference
Annual event held in Washington, DC that provides a unique opportunity to meet with federal government elected and administrative officials to discuss policies that may affect businesses. Hosted by the North Carolina Congressional delegation and includes business briefings and discussions featuring key administration and Capitol Hill leaders.
September 17
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Date TBA
Executive Dialogue
New Session begins!
Program for CEO’s, owners or principle managers to provide them with an opportunity to interface with one another regarding the challenges of operating a business. Moderated sessions with no competing businesses.
Call Vera Weiss for more info: 762-2611 ext. 209.
OCTOBER
October 1
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
October 6
18th Annual Bud Light Open
Porters Neck Country Club
Golf tournament to raise funds for Chamber programs and services. Two tee times: morning and afternoon.
Click here for more info: 18th Annual Bud Light Open brochure or call Stephanie Mannen for more info: 762-2611 ext. 206.
If you would like to donate an item for the golfer gift bags or as a door prize, contact Stephanie Mannen: mannen@wilmingtonchamber.org.
October 9
Business After Hours
East Carolina Bank
1724 Eastwood Road
5:30-7:30 pm
Opportunity for Chamber members to network with other Chamber members in a relaxing setting. Features door prizes, food and beverages.
RSVP to 762-2611 ext. 101
October 10
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Education Foundation board of directors to discuss issues and events related to education.
October 15
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Date TBA
Executive Overview
One-day overview which provides an opportunity for members (especially new executives or those new to the area) to meet community & government agency leaders and learn about the on-going initiatives and projects that are important to the business community. Ext. 204.
Date TBA
Candidates Forum
Televised candidate forum breakfast that is taped and later broadcast on area public access TV channels for upcoming City & New Hanover County elections.
Call Tom Cunningham for more information: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Date TBA
14th Annual Fall Business Expo
Wilmington’s only business-to-business expo. Opportunity for Chamber members to market to their products and services. Booth space available for purchase to Chamber members. More than 50 exhibitors. Free admission to general public. Call Kathryn Freeman to reserve a booth: 762-2611 ext. 212.
NOVEMBER
November 5
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
November 7
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Education Foundation board of directors to discuss issues and events related to education.
November 19
Executive Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Executive Committee members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Date TBA
3rd Annual Coasta Roasta
The Chamber’s social event of the year! Oysters and shrimp, beverages, and bands on the riverfront. Ticket sales are used to help fund Chamber services and programs. Sponsorships available.
Call Kathryn Freeman for more info: 762-2611 ext. 212.
DECEMBER
December 3
Board of Directors
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
December 5
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Education Foundation board of directors to discuss issues and events related to education.
Date TBA
2nd Annual Business Achievement Awards
Breakfast where Chamber members that have greatly impacted the local economy, the Chamber and the community are recognized.
Call Kathryn Freeman for more info: 762-2611 ext. 212.
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