Our Mission: "Promoting economic development and striving to enhance the quality of life for all Wilkes County citizens."
Our Vision: "Be a catalyst for economic growth and sustainablilty for our members through advocacy, education and community involvement."
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Listen to Our Seventh Episode:
"A Decade of MerleFest"
David Johnson of Purlear, left, joins Doc Watson of Deep Gap on the Watson Stage as they pay tribute to MerleFest co-founder Bill Young on April 24, 1997 Watson is playing Young's electric guitar.

To celebrate MerleFest's 35th anniversary in 2023 and the 100th birthday of festival co-founder Doc Watson, the Wilkes Journal-Patriot will revisit select shows leading up to this year's event on April 27-30. Read More...
Looking For an Extra Set of Hands This Summer?
"There are several reasons small businesses choose to hire minors. A company often employs minors despite their inexperience and sometimes limited availability to reduce labor costs or bolster their team for seasonal crowds. Teens may not have extensive work experience, but they’re ready and willing to earn some extra cash seasonally, flooding the workforce when school is out. During the summer months, the youth labor force of 16- to 24-year-olds has a history of growth. Between April and July of 2022, over 2.5 million youth workers entered the U.S. workforce. This guide will help you decide whether or not hiring minors is the right move for your business and teach you the important considerations to make before taking on teen employees." Continue reading HERE...
Interested in being a Chamber Champion sponsor for 2023? Contact the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce at 336-838-8662 or by email at lcheek@wilkesnc.org.
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MEMBER PERKS
First Benefits Insurance Mutual
Purchasing workers' compensation insurance is the smart thing to do, and when you purchase a policy through First Benefits Insurance Mutal your purchase is providing an additional layer of support for your Chamber.
WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER
The Small Business Center at Wilkes Community College is a member of the Small Business Center Network of North Carolina (SBCN).

The Mission of the SBCN is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high-quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention.

For more information contact Laurie-Brintle Jarvis by email at lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu or by phone at 336-838-6166.