Events for June 2019
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
| Jun 4 Young Professionals |
| 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: |
June 4, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Sarum Brewery
109 N. Lee St.
Salisbury, NC 28144 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, November 6
5:30-8:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Charge |
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| Jun 10 Business After Hours |
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.
- Hor d’oeurves and beverages are provided by the sponsor.
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| Date: |
June 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.rowanchamber.com |
| Location: |
Lee Street Theater
329 N. Lee Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
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| 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 |
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| Jun 11 The Rowan IDEA Center-“Entrepreneurial Finance” |
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| Date: |
June 11, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.rowanideacenter.com |
| Location: |
Rowan Idea Center
1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Suite B
Salisbury, North Carolina 28147 |
| Contact: |
Addison Davis is Project Manager. He can be reached at 704.633.4221 or 586.823.3436 (cell). |
| EMail: |
adavis@rowanchamber.com |
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| Jun 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
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| Date: |
June 18, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Gateway Building
204 E. Innes Street
Suite 114, Sm. Conf. Room |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
9:00 AM |
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You and your guests are cordially invited to attend our next meeting with Special Guest, Antavia Cherry, who will be speaking on "Goal Setting & Entrepreneurship!"
About our speaker: Antavia Cherry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked in her passion of Education and Human Services for many years, helping to improve the lives of young people and families!
While teaching she participated in a Hair and Beauty competition (another of her passions), where she won 1st Place and received a full scholarship to Cosmetology School!
She’s now a licensed Cosmetologist and Salon Owner! She's a Wardrobe Stylist and the Beauty Director for several Fashion and Community Events. She loves being a speaker and panelist to various groups on Beauty, Self Esteem, Goal-Setting and Entrepreneurship!
When she’s not busy working you’ll find her enjoying life with her husband of 20 years and 2 wonderful sons.
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