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Let’s Make it a Date
Annual Events
Litter Sweep – April
Unite with your community for a cleaner Burke County.
Prizes are awarded.
Mimosa Hills Golf Club
Golf Classic – May
Avid and new golfers welcome, the annual
tournament brings together Chamber members for a
game of golf and opt-in Fantasy Cards that fundraise
to better our community’s business environment.
Business Showcase – October
Chamber members display their products and
services for residents. “It’s a huge networking event
for people to meet each other, get to know each
other and build relationships with one another,” said
Chamber President/CEO Tonia Stephenson.
Annual Meeting – November
Join us as we reflect on and celebrate our
accomplishments and forward campaigns.
What Does Your Chamber Do? Businessperson, Business, Emerging Leader,
and the StrongLead Leader of the Year awards
are presented.
Monthly Events
We connect business and build community. Being a member of the Chamber Emerging Leaders is the Burke County Young
of Commerce says a lot about a leader’s abilities to partner with others and Professionals organization (ages 21-40) supported by
to have an eye on an ever-changing future. Your membership puts you in the networking and professional skills building.
sphere of support: Bi-Monthly Events
Business 4 Breakfast showcases select leaders
• Network: Get to know others in your We invite you to join our growing Chamber sharing successful business practices. Enjoy breakfast
community, develop partnerships, and family of 650+ members – the vast and an informative talk and discussion of the topic of
support other businesses. majority in Burke County comprising retail, the morning.
professional services, manufacturers,
• Grow: When our members grow and expand, healthcare providers, public/private Coffee and Conversation gives local business
so does the quality of life in Burke County. schools and colleges, financial institutions, leaders opportunities to meet elected officials and to
• Voice: Become more aware of community municipal and county governments, inspire dialogue on advocacy for sustainable growth.
and business issues, help solve problems, nonprofit organizations, visitor attractions, Shop Local – Throughout the year we promote
and get support. news media, and other organizations.
Burke entrepreneurs in Shop Local events with
• Development: Learning is lifelong! Check prizes, social media promotion, and spotlights on
out chamber workshops designed to help you participating businesses.
achieve your mission.
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