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SUMMARY:2026 - After-Hours BizMix sponsored by Vote Yes for New Hanover County Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce for one of our most popular monthly networking events.\n\n \n\nThis month's After-Hours BizMix takes place at Smoke on the Water\, where Chamber members can enjoy an evening of networking with local business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community partners in a relaxed waterfront setting. Registration includes complimentary parking\, two drink tickets\, and light refreshments.\n\n \n\nAugust BizMix is proudly sponsored by the broad\, bipartisan community campaign supporting the New Hanover County Schools bond referendum on the November 3\, 2026\, ballot.\n\n \n\nIf you've been hearing about the proposed school bond and have questions\, this is a great opportunity to learn more. Campaign volunteers will be available throughout the evening to provide factual information about the referendum\, which would fund a new Trask Middle School\, Phase I of the New Hanover High School master plan\, a replacement Pine Valley Elementary School\, a new Riverlights Elementary School\, and districtwide safety\, HVAC\, and technology improvements.\n\n \n\nThere is no presentation or formal program\, just an opportunity to network\, enjoy the evening\, and ask questions if you're interested.\n\n \n\nThe campaign also welcomes volunteers who would like to:\n\n       Serve as community ambassadors by sharing factual information about the referendum.\n\n       Host presentations for businesses\, civic organizations\, or neighborhood associations.\n\n       Support voter education efforts leading up to Election Day.\n\n \n\nLearn more at YesforNewHanoverSchools.com\, and follow the NHCS Bond Campaign on Facebook\, Instagram\, or LinkedIn for campaign updates\, volunteer opportunities\, and upcoming events.\n\n \n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 13 | 5:30 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: Smoke on the Water\, 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave.\, Wilmington\, NC 28412\n\nCost: Complimentary for Greater Wilmington Chamber members\n\nParking: Complimentary on-site parking\n\nWhat to Bring: Business cards\, your questions about the school bond\, and a willingness to make new connections.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&nbsp\;<br />\nJoin the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce for one of our most popular monthly networking events.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThis month&#39\;s After-Hours BizMix takes place at Smoke on the Water\, where Chamber members can enjoy an evening of networking with local business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community partners in a relaxed waterfront setting. Registration includes complimentary parking\, two drink tickets\, and light refreshments.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nAugust BizMix is proudly sponsored by the broad\, bipartisan community campaign supporting the New Hanover County Schools bond referendum on the November 3\, 2026\, ballot.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nIf you&#39\;ve been hearing about the proposed school bond and have questions\, this is a great opportunity to learn more. Campaign volunteers will be available throughout the evening to provide factual information about the referendum\, which would fund a new Trask Middle School\, Phase I of the New Hanover High School master plan\, a replacement Pine Valley Elementary School\, a new Riverlights Elementary School\, and districtwide safety\, HVAC\, and technology improvements.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThere is no presentation or formal program\, just an opportunity to network\, enjoy the evening\, and ask questions if you&#39\;re interested.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThe campaign also welcomes volunteers who would like to:<br />\n&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Serve as community ambassadors by sharing factual information about the referendum.<br />\n&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Host presentations for businesses\, civic organizations\, or neighborhood associations.<br />\n&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Support voter education efforts leading up to Election Day.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nLearn more at <strong><a href="https://yesfornewhanoverschools.com/" style="color:rgb(70\, 120\, 134)\;"><span style="color:#008000\;">YesforNewHanoverSchools.com</span></a></strong>\, and follow the NHCS Bond Campaign on <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VoteYesforNewHanoverSchools" style="color:rgb(70\, 120\, 134)\;"><span style="color:#008000\;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color:#008000\;">\,</span></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/voteyesfornewhanoverschools" style="color:rgb(70\, 120\, 134)\;"><span style="color:#008000\;">Instagram</span></a></strong>\, or <strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vote-yes-for-new-hanover-schools/?viewAsMember=true" style="color:rgb(70\, 120\, 134)\;"><span style="color:#008000\;">LinkedIn</span></a></strong> for campaign updates\, volunteer opportunities\, and upcoming events.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Date &amp\; Time:</strong> Thursday\, August 13 | 5:30&ndash\;7:30 p.m.<br />\n<strong>Location:</strong> Smoke on the Water\, 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave.\, Wilmington\, NC 28412<br />\n<strong>Cost:</strong> Complimentary for Greater Wilmington Chamber members<br />\n<strong>Parking:</strong> Complimentary on-site parking<br />\n<strong>What to Bring:</strong> Business cards\, your questions about the school bond\, and a willingness to make new connections.</span></span>
LOCATION:Smoke on the Water 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave Wilmington\, NC 28412
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URL:https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/events/details/2026-after-hours-bizmix-sponsored-by-vote-yes-for-new-hanover-county-schools-3752
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