Sep 5 Spain / Costa del Sol Trip Briefing |
The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Spain trip briefing.
Representatives from Aventura World will present information about the March 2020 Rowan Chamber trip to Spain / Costa del Sol and answer questions from interested community members. |
Date: |
September 5, 2019 |
Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Location: |
The Gateway Building
204 East Innes Street
Salisbury, NC |
EMail: |
espalding@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 5, 2019
5:00 PM
RSVP by Friday, August 29, 2019 |
Fees/Admission: |
N/A |
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Sep 9 Business After Hours |
Join us for Business After Hours as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Salisbury Motor Company!
- 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: |
September 9, 2019 |
Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Website: |
http://www.rowanchamber.com |
Location: |
Salisbury Motor Company
700 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
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EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Monday, September 9, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
Free for Chamber Members
$20 for Non-Members |
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Sep 10 Rowan IDEA Center Workshop |
The Rowan Idea Center hosts monthly entrepreneurial workshops on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 PM, September to May at the City Tavern in Salisbury, NC.
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Date: |
September 10, 2019 |
Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Website: |
http://rowanideacenter.com |
Location: |
City Tavern
113 East Fisher Street
Salisbury, NC 28144 |
Contact: |
Addison Davis, Executive Director, 704.633.4221 or 586.823.3436 (cell) |
Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
6:30 PM ? 8:00 PM EDT |
Fees/Admission: |
Register for the workshop HERE
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Sep 12 Women in Business |
Join us as we partner with Prevent Child Abuse Rowan for our September Women in Business mixer. We will celebrate the opening of their new space of Hope & Healing at the Terrie Hess House with a ribbon cutting ceremony and light refreshments.
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
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Date: |
September 12, 2019 |
Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Location: |
Prevent Child Abuse Rowan
The Terrie Hess House
130 Woodson Street
Salisbury, NC 28144 |
EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 12, 2019
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
Admission is free for members and $20 for nonmembers |
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Sep 17 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: |
September 17, 2019 |
Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Location: |
The Gateway Building
Suite 200, Large Conference Room |
Contact: |
Elaine Spalding |
EMail: |
espalding@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
September 17, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Fees/Admission: |
No Fee to attend
Speaker: Holly Pore, Career & Technical Education Director Rowan-Salisbury Schools
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Sep 19 Power in Partnership Breakfast |
Sue Meyer with Apple, Inc. will kick off the Power In Partnership season on Thurs., Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Oaks. Meyer is Vice President of Apple Education's US development team in Cupertino, CA. She works with school leaders to leverage technology to transform learning. |
Date: |
September 19, 2019 |
Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Website: |
http://www.rowanchamber.com |
Location: |
Trinity Oaks
728 Klumac Rd.
Salisbury, NC 28144 |
Contact: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 19th
7:30-8:30 a.m. |
Fees/Admission: |
$15 Members
$25 Non-Members
Ask about purchasing a Power Card for the 2019-2020 season - only $99 for Members! |
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Sep 26 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!
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Date: |
September 26, 2019 |
Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Location: |
The Gateway Building
204 East Innes Street
Suite 200 (Large Conf. Room)
Salisbury, NC 28144
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Contact: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
EMail: |
info@rowanchamber.com |
Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:00 P.M. |
Fees/Admission: |
N/A |
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