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Sam tells us about the upcoming Chamber Breakfast on September 15th at the NCWU Dunn Center. Join us to hear about the Economic Update for our area and enjoy some good food and great networking!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Mark your calendar and show support for the businesses in your community.
Tuesday, September 13
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Elite Overhead Garage Doors, Inc.
415 S Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Thursday, September 22
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Back to the Future Studios
1433 S. Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, NC
We encourage our members to share news on accomplishments, upcoming events, and special benefits for fellow Chamber members. Submit your announcements and news by Wednesday to be included in Friday Newswire to mdooley@rockymountchamber.org
Economic Development Updates
September 15th & September 22nd
Breakfast - September 15th
Join former Golden LEAF Foundation President Dan Gerlach, along with the City of Rocky Mount's Kenneth Hunter, for an update on current national and regional economic activity and expectations for the final months of 2022 and beyond.  Held in the beautiful Carlton Boardroom of Wesleyan University, full breakfast will be served with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, juice and coffee, it's sure to be a breakfast worth attending.
 
Dan will share insight from current trends and his more than 25 years of service to the nonprofit, philanthropic, and education sectors of North Carolina to provide an important overview of how Rocky Mount Region entrepreneurs and businesses can adapt effectively to the challenges in the current economic environment. Kenneth will provide an update on his ongoing reporting and analysis of local activity, targeted towards your interests
Lunch - September 22nd
Reimagining Economic Growth and Development
Join the City of Rocky Mount, the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce and the Minority Economic Development Committee for an afternoon of inspiration and vision for the future.
Betty Marrow-Taylor of the NC Department of Commerce Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer will be the keynote speaker.
The Key Takeaways for this event are:
*Economic Development Strategic Plan
*How to do business with the state of NC
*Lessons Learned - Falling Forward
*Resources, Tools & Techniques for Success.
Ticket includes Lunch, speaker, Resource Panel, Business Owners Panel and Networking.
Questions can be directed to Olivia Smith at 252-446-0323
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Visionary Partners
Cornerstone Partners

Braswell Family Farms
Chick-fil-A
Davenport AutoPark
ElectriCities of N.C., Inc.
Pfizer
PoynerSpruill LLP
United Bank
Legacy Partners
Innovator Partners

Bailey's Jewelry, Inc.
Belk
Crown LSP Group, Inc.
McLane Food Service
Rocky Mount Event Center
Sam's Club
Station Square
Walmart Super Center
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