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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.

















        burkecountychamber.org                                                                     The Chamber  11
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