Events for March 2024
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
| Mar 7 Women in Business at Rachel Joyce Skin |
Join us for Women in Business at Rachel Joyce SKIN. Rachel Joyce SKIN is a complete experience, beginning the moment you walk through the door of her aesthetics atelier located in Historic Salisbury, North Carolina. Come learn more about the many "little luxuries" and services that Rachel has to offer.
Small Bites Salisbury will be providing appetizers. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for the door prize drawings.
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| Date: |
March 7, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Rachel Joyce SKIN
123 N. Ellis St. #203
Salisbury, NC |
| EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thurs., March 7, 2024
5 - 7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE for Members
$25 for Non Members |
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| Mar 11 Business After Hours at Fision Fiber Optics by Hotwire |
Business After Hours (BAH) is one of the Chamber’s premier networking events. Professionals utilize this opportunity to discuss and share ideas in a relaxed, social atmosphere, while learning about other member businesses.
- When? From 5-7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, this is a float in and out event.
- Where? BAH are sponsored and hosted at Chamber member establishments.
- Cost? This event is free for members and open to non-members for a $20 fee payable at the door.
- What to wear? Dress is business casual
- What to bring? Business cards to exchange with potential customers and to enter the door prize drawing.
- Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are provided by the sponsor.
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| Date: |
March 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.rowanchamber.com |
| Location: |
Hotwire Communications
114 S. Main Street
Salisbury, NC |
| EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Mon., March 11, 2024
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for Chamber Members
$25 for Non-Members |
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| Mar 19 Minority Business Council |
The Rowan Chamber’s Minority Business Council was organized in 2016 by a great group of local minority business leaders. Elia Gegorek (Gegorek & Associates Realty) is the chair of the Council. Over 40 attendees usually attend the various functions.
The goal of the Council is to help minority businesses grow and prosper. The Rowan Chamber coordinates meetings, seminar and networking events. The City of Salisbury serves as a co-sponsor of the program. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Small Business Center and Livingstone College also provide support.
The Minority Business Council Action Plan includes:
- Monthly meetings on the Third Tuesday of Each Month at 9 a.m.
- Two Minutes to Promote Your Business
- Profile of a Successful Minority Business
- Expert Speakers: CPA, Attorney, Marketing exec’s
- Promote the RCCC Small Business Center’s free counseling and seminars
- Work with the new Rowan IDEA Center at West End Plaza to encourage entrepreneurial development in our community
- Work with the City of Salisbury on an Angel Investment Fund for minority businesses
- Mentor minority students at Livingstone, Catawba & RCCC who are interested in starting businesses
- Host an Annual Meet and Greet
- Assist interested persons with Minority Supplier Development Certifications
- Promote City of Salisbury bid opportunities for minority business contracts
- Encourage major employees to increase their minority business vendors
- Produce a Minority Business Directory in conjunction with the Chamber’s Annual Membership Directory
For more information on the Minority Business Council, please contact Elaine Spalding at 704.633.4221 or espalding@rowanchamber.com
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| Date: |
March 19, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Zoom Meeting
contact espalding@rowanchamber.com for more details and link |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tues., March 19, 2024
9 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Mar 21 Power in Partnership Breakfast - Salute to Agri-Business |
The Rowan Chamber will feature the annual “Salute to Agri-business” at the Power In Partnership (PIP) program on Thurs., March 21, 7:30 a.m. at West End Plaza (1935 Jake Alexander Blvd. West. March PIP sponsor is the Town of Cleveland.
The keynote speaker is MacKenna Clifton, a Rowan County native and previous National FFA Officer. She is going to speak about “The Next Generation of Farmers” and how community leaders can help support our local agri-business sector.
Clifton is currently a junior at North Carolina State University, studying agricultural education. Before joining the Wolfpack, she grew up in Rowan County and attended West Rowan High School. She served as a North Carolina FFA State Officer from 2020-2021 and as a National FFA Officer from 2022-2023.
The purpose of the event is to honor our Rowan County farmers and those supporting this important sector of our business community. Rowan grown breakfast products will be served, including the ever popular – liver mush!
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| Date: |
March 21, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.rowanchamber.com |
| Location: |
West End Plaza Event Center
1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W.
Salisbury, NC 28147
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| EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thurs., March 21
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Power Card for entire season only $140 for Members!
$20 Members
$40 Non-Members |
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