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Burke County Chamber of Commerce Leadership




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                                      OUR VISION is to
                                      become the premier
                                      partner, advocate, voice,
                                      and resource for Burke
                                      County businesses.


       W        e are all about Growing Business & Building Community. Together,   TONIA F. STEPHENSON  Communications & Events Specialist
                                                                                                JENNA COLE
                the work we accomplish proves that business mentors, emerging
                                                                        President & CEO
                leaders, outreach volunteers — all of you — each contribute to
                making your Chamber successful. Since our founding 79 years   tstephenson@burkecounty.org  jcole@burkecounty.org
                                                                                                828-437-3021
        ago, we continue to be a nonprofit 501(c)6 tax-exempt organization.  828-437-3021
        We are members of: North Carolina Chamber, Carolinas Association of
        Chambers of Commerce Executives (CACCE), national Association of Chamber of
        Commerce Executives (ACCE), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Operating
        income is generated by membership dues (75%), special events (15%), and
        miscellaneous sources. All funds generated by the Chamber are re-invested to
        support our mission.
        Come visit us at 110 E. Meeting St. in Morganton. We have been here since
        1986 after purchasing the former First National Bank of Catawba building. The   KARY GREER  MORGAN SHEW
        Burke County Chamber of Commerce has played an integral part in growing   Member Relations & Events Specialist  Administration & Information Specialist
        businesses and bringing trade and industry to the area since its founding in   kgreer@burkecounty.org  mshew@burkecounty.org
        November 1945.                                                   828-437-3021            828-437-3021













































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