Get involved with the Chamber

How do I get involved with the Chamber?

It’s easy!Just review the list of committees below, make your selection and return this form to the Chamber. You will be notified when the next committee meeting is scheduled. Contact us at info@ rowanchamber.com or 704-633-4221 if you have any questions.

Business Advocacy – Meetings held: Second Friday of each month at 8 a.m. Develops the Priority Project for each Legislative Session; recommends positions to the Board on business advocacy issues; conducts Candidate Forums; and, serves as voice of the business community on the Local, State and Federal levels. Areas of responsibility include:

• Government A airs • Candidate Forums • Transportation Advocacy • Trips to Raleigh • Community Forums • State Legislative Breakfast • Trips to Washington D.C. • Voter Education • International Trips • Crime Prevention

Education & Workforce – Meetings held:

Oct - May on Second Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.

The Education & Workforce area strives for excellence in our education system and mentoring opportunities for students, promotes life-long learning, encourages a strong work ethic and bridges the gap between education and business. Areas of responsibility include: • Workforce Development Alliance • Leadership Rowan Class & Alumni Association • Webinars/Seminars/Workshops • Job Fairs / Military Talent Attraction • New Teacher Welcome/Teacher of the Year • Groundhog Job Shadow Day • NC Manufacturing Institute & Plant Tours • Agri-business • Healthy Rowan/Corporate Health Cup

Membership & Marketing – Meetings held:

Second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the location of the Business A er Hours Mixer. Steering Committee supervises Chamber membership events and marketing opportunities including Business After Hours Mixers, New Member Receptions and Power in Partnership Breakfasts. Areas of responsibility include:

• Power in Partnership breakfast (3rd Thurs.) • Ambassadors – ribbon cuttings & ground breakings • Women in Business • Men in Business • Dragon Boat Festival (July 22, 2023) • Annual Meeting (January 26, 2023) • Total Resource Campaign (Aug. – Sept.) • Business A er Hours Mixers (2nd Mon.) • New Member Receptions (Quarterly) • Minority Business Council • Young Professionals

Please return form to: Rowan County Chamber of Commerce 204 E Innes Street, Suite 110 Salisbury, NC 28144 704-633-4221 e-mail: info@rowanchamber.com

Name: ___________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

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