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What Ex
What Exactly Does Your Chamber Do? Morganton Chamber of
Commerce is founded
by representatives from
We’re glad you asked! 147 businesses
We grow business and build community. Being a Voice: Become more aware of community and 1952
member of the Chamber of Commerce says a lot business issues, help solve problems, and get support
about a leader’s abilities to partner with others, to with your needs. Chamber Milestones The Chamber becomes one of the first
chambers of commerce in the state
play on a team, and to have an eye on an ever- to own its building by constructing a
changing future. And this, friends, is where the Burke Development: Learning is lifelong! Check out facility at 215 Collet St. in Morganton.
County Chamber of Commerce fits. Your membership chamber workshops that are designed to help you
puts you in the sphere of support: achieve your business objectives. 1970
Network: Get to know others in your community, Focus Areas The Morganton Chamber of
develop partnerships, and support other businesses. Burke County Chamber nurtures a pro-business, Commerce officially becomes
pro-growth economic climate that will ensure the Burke County Chamber of
Grow: When our members grow and expand, so too continued growth, prosperity, and sustainability of Commerce to reflect an expanding
does the quality of life in Burke County. We are here to Burke County. regional focus.
help your business thrive! 1987
“ Starting a small business can be daunting and downright Burke County Chamber of
Commerce is accredited by the
intimidating. Enter the Burke County Chamber of
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and
Commerce. They assisted in even the small details
moves to its current location at
when I was in need of help and continue to be a positive
source for helping my business stand out. I am so proud 110 E. Meeting St., across from the
historic Burke County Courthouse.
to be a part of this Chamber and can’t say enough “
wonderful things about the staff. Thank you! 2025
We look forward to blowing out
- Samantha Reid, The Belle at Avery 80 candles on a Chamber cake
with you!

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