Events for December 2018
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
Dec 4    Young Professionals- The Fish Bowl
Young Professionals (YP) serves members ages 40 and under. Networking events are held the second Tuesday of the month. YP nurtures our youngest members to enhance their professional development and become active community members.
Date: December 4, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Fish Bowl
127 E. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 6
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Charge
Dec 6    Women in Business- Railwalk Art Gallery "Festival of Gifts"

Women in Business (WIB) events are held at various Chamber member locations. This program is designed to empower and inspire professional women through motivating messages, mixers, and networking opportunities. Events are held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m. Meetings begin September- April; however, WIB does not meet in January. Beverages and appetizers are provided by the sponsor. Admission is free for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Through educational breakfast events and other social events throughout the year, professional women can build lasting relationships and gain valuable knowledge on important topics such as:

  • Increasing sales
  • New marketing strategies
  • Effective networking
  • Personal development

WIB events address the challenging business needs that women in business face through:

  • Dynamic Speakers
  • Engaging Dialogue
  • Online Communication
Date: December 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 409 N. Lee St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Contact: Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
EMail: info@rowanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 6th
5 - 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for Members
Dec 13    Power in Partnership Breakfast- "How to Create A Thriving Community" with Warren Cole Smith
Power In Partnership Breakfast Series
Guest Speaker: Warren Cole Smith - How to Create A Thriving Community
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.rowanchamber.com
Location: Trinity Oaks
728 Klumac Rd.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Contact: Rowan Chamber of Commerce
EMail: info@rowanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 13th
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $15 - Members
$25 - Non-Members
Free for Power Card Holders
Dec 17    Business After Hours- Novant Health
Business After Hours
Date: December 17, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.rowanchamber.com
Location: the Corner of Mahaley Avenue and Mocksville Avenue adjacent to Rowan Medical Center
 
EMail: info@rowanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: The 2nd Monday of each month
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members
$20 for Non-Members
Dec 18    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

Date: December 18, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM