During this course, learn about the methods that continue to drive the business operations of Disney parks and resorts. You'll start to think differently, outside the constraints of old frameworks. When you adapt our insights to fit your organizational needs, you'll gain the tools to make a positive impact and see results that you can sustain.
 
Although Disney Institute is presenting this program, the sponsor of this program, Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, and not Disney Institute, is responsible for marketing and promoting this program, and for providing and arranging for the venue, facilities and other items for this program. This includes any food and beverage offered at or in connection with this program. Rowan County Chamber of Commerce is not an agent of Disney Institute or its affiliates, and Disney Institute and its affiliates assume no liability relating to the event or for the acts or omissions of Rowan County Chamber of Commerce.










 

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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

 
        Laura Hamilton is President of her own speaking, training and     consulting business. Laura Hamilton Seminars, Inc has been      conducting seminars, workshops, and keynotes in the area of   communication skills for 25+ years throughout the southeast.
 
     She numbers among her clients, Dell, Chevrolet, GMC Truck, The Home Depot and non-profit organizations throughout the United States.
 
   A graduate of UNC-Greensboro, Laura received the coveted, CSP,        Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, which has been awarded to fewer than 500 professional speakers in the United States.
 
       

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