Events for September 2018
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
Sep 7    Two Birds of a Feather
Artists' Reception, titled: Two Birds of a Feather...Recent works by Keyth Kahrs & Jim Taylor. Paintings in oils and acrylics. Gallery hours: Thurs. through Sat. 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Exhibit opens Thurs. Sept. 6th.
Date: September 7, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 413 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC
Contact: Contact: Keyth Kahrs
EMail: kahrsk99@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 09/07/18 - 6:00 P.M. til 8:30 P.M.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 10    Business After Hours- Courtyard by Marriott
Business After Hours
Date: September 10, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.rowanchamber.com
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
120 Marriott Circle
Salisbury, NC 28144
 
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
Sep 13    Women in Business

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: September 13, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EMail: info@rowanchamber.com
Sep 14    Featured Artist: Joe Sink
Welcome reception for Joe Sink, the newest potter to the Pottery 101 gallery. Joe's pottery is finely crafted with a focus on form and function. Opening reception is Friday, September 14, from 6-8 during the Brewbury Beer Crawl.
Date: September 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://pottery-101.com
Location: Pottery 101 101 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC
Contact: Cheryl Goins Pottery 101 704-209-1632
EMail: pottery101nc@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 14, 6-8pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to public
Sep 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: September 18, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sep 20    Power in Partnership Breakfast- Salute to Manufacturing with Josh Ward
Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.rowanchamber.com
Location: Trinity Oaks 
728 Klumac Rd. 
Salisbury, NC 28144
EMail: info@rowanchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Third Thursday of each month
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Power Card for entire season only $99 for Members!
$20 Members
$40 Non-Members
Sep 27    New Member Reception

When you join the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, we help acclimate you from the start!  As part of our on-boarding process, new members are invited to join us for a New Member Reception, held quarterly, at the Gateway Building.

New member receptions include:

  • Introductions to other new members
  • Pitch your 30 second "commercial" about your business
  • Learn about various programs, committees, and volunteer opportunities
  • Meet the staff
  • Refreshments provided
  • Walk away with new contacts!
Date: September 27, 2018