Page 15 - Burke County NC 2024

Let’s Make it a Date

Annual Events
Litter Sweep – April
Unite with your community for a cleaner Burke County. This is
a great opportunity for families, civic clubs, church groups, and
business sponsors to see how much difference one person, one
team, can make. Cash prizes are awarded.

Growing Business. Building Community. Golf Classic – May
Whether or not you golf, there are ways to participate in
this annual tournament that brings together Chamber
members for a game of golf, a Ball Drop, and opt-in Fantasy
Why Join the Chamber? Cards that fundraise, with prizes, to better our community’s
business environment.
It’s Your Access to Success

W e invite you to join our growing • We also provide access to a

Chamber family of 640+
networking and marketing system,
along with mentorship with successful
members – the vast majority
in Burke County comprising of
retail, professional services, manufacturers, business members.
healthcare providers, public/private Members have access to other members’
schools and colleges, financial institutions, contacts, creating opportunities for joint
municipal and county governments, nonprofit ventures with other local businesses. Business Showcase – October
organizations, visitor attractions, news media, Businesses interested in Burke County Chamber members display their products and services to local
and other organizations. will benefit from membership with the residents. “It’s a huge networking event for people to meet each
Chamber as it shares research on the best other, get to know each other and build relationships with one
• We assist businesses with finding locations for new businesses and verifies another,” said Chamber President/CEO Tonia Stephenson. “It’s so
needed startup cash, less expensive needed resources, raw materials, and much easier to do business when you first build relationships.”
business insurance, resources, available transportation. The Chamber
products, and services to assist in also advocates on behalf of businesses Annual Meeting – November
the growth of their businesses. on government issues. Join us as we reflect on and celebrate our accomplishments and
learn what we anticipate as we move ahead. Business Person of
the Year, Business of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year and
StrongLead Leader of the Year awards are presented.

Monthly Events
Emerging Leaders is the Burke County Young Professionals
organization. Burke County Emerging Leaders is open to
all young professionals ages 21-40. We support the young
professionals in our county by creating more networking
opportunities and opportunities to give back to our community.
Emerging Leaders is a partnership of the Chamber and Burke
United Way.

Bi-Monthly Events
Coffee and Conversation gives local business leaders
opportunities to get to know elected officials and to inspire
dialogue on advocacy for sustainable growth in our pro-
business environment.
Business 4 Breakfast showcases select leaders sharing the
latest successful business practices, resources and more.
Attendees hear an informative talk, enjoy a delicious breakfast,
and mingle with other business professionals in a relaxed and
friendly environment.

burkecountychamber.org Serving Burke 11