5 Years of Service

Greater Greer Chamber – Chamber Media Services

Greater Durham Chamber – Live from the Carolina Theatre, It’s the Durham Show! 

Moore County Chamber – Family Friendly Workplaces 

 

Rowan County Chamber – Year of the Young Professional

Little River Chamber – Black History Month Unity Campaign

 

Wilmington Chamber – NCCareerCoast.com Talent Attraction Website

Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center – BusinessView Magazine

 

The Chamber of Catawba County – Startup Catawba County Toolkit  

Wednesday, May 15 - 1:00pm

 

CLICK HERE to register for this 30-minute meeting. Once you complete the short registration form, the system will share the Zoom meeting link, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.

Do you have a new staff member who needs to get up to speed on what a Chamber of Commerce is and does? Well, we’ve got the series for you!

CACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for a new All Things Chamber Webinar Series.

The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the slides and additional PDF documents. Participating chambers will have access to the website through December 2025.

The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. 

Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy

Join Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) and the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) for a unique opportunity to get up close with the impressive turbine installation. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

CICE recently launched its National Leadership Council (“The Council”), an invite-only advisory board of chamber of commerce and economic development executives who provide leadership and guidance to the CICE network. The Council promotes clean energy and innovation leadership from chambers of commerce, advocates for strong clean energy policy, and serves as a national speakers bureau for CICE. Click here to learn more.

Convergent Nonprofit Solutions

Perhaps somewhat ironically, change is often the only constant in business. We live in a VUCA world – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. This phenomenon touches everything today, leading to head-spinning and rapid change on both a global and local scale. Economic Development Organizations (EDO) face a unique set of challenges to address. Click here for the full article.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront   

melissa.bucci@embassywilmington.com

trinity.dunlap@embassywilmington.com

We recently hosted a Zoom meeting for our members to get to know Melissa and Trinity better and learn more about the property - click here to view the recording.

Starting from just $3,199 with airfare from NYC, our enticing "Spain in Style" package spans 10 days and boasts a captivating itinerary with remarkable inclusions. But wait, there's more! This offer also features a $400 chamber royalty and One Free Spot for every 20 booked guests. This country captivates visitors with its culturally vibrant cities, carefully preserved historical landmarks, and breathtaking Mediterranean beaches. Experience its favorable climate throughout the year, commitment to sustainability, and eco-friendly travel initiatives. Indulge in a diverse array of regional cuisine, immerse yourself in rich art and culture, and join in the vibrant festivities—all embraced by Spain's renowned hospitality.

Click here for more information on this program.

Lumin Strategies

Is Childcare a Business Issue?

Click here to watch.

Starfish Partnerships

Have you purchased the All Things Chamber Program yet? If not… what are you waiting for? It’s a great learn at your own pace training option for you and your team. Learn more here. Here’s what Julie Messina from the Greater Durham Chamber in NC said: “As a Director of Member Engagement for 5 months now, the All Things Membership module really stood out for me, particularly the content around retention. I also got a lot of great ideas around tracking membership and stats. One message that I am so glad to hear you bring up frequently in the training is the need to support, educate, and involve our members. I agree that if we want to keep them on as active and engaged members, then we have to meet them where they are and support them!” You can purchase the program here and remember…CACCE keeps $100 of each purchase! It’s my give back program. If you have any questions, reach out to me at teri@starfishpartnerships.com.

The Chamber is pleased to welcome Sarah Schultz as their new Director, Member Relations.

The Chamber will host their Membership Appreciation Cookout & Trade Show on Friday, May 17 at the Chamber. Members can drop in for lunch from 11am - 2pm.

Now in its fourth year, the Coolest Corner Ashe Bash is approaching! On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Chamber will again sponsor a free, family-friendly musical celebration for High Country residents and visitors to the region. This year’s event will feature the Grammy award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as returning favorite Presley Barker. The free concert will be held at the Ashe County Government Complex in Jefferson, North Carolina, with food vendors on site serving a variety of delicious treats. Free parking and shuttles will be available, and attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs. 

The Chamber has retained The Chason Group to assist in their search for a new President. For more information and to apply, please see the CACCE Careers page.

The Chamber is thrilled to announce the Fairway Fore Foundation Golf Classic, on Monday, May 6 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the picturesque course at Jefferson Landing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Foundation, a 501(c)3 arm of the Chamber dedicated to supporting our activity in this arena.

The Chamber held our Annual Chamber Banquet and Business Awards on Thursday, April 18^th at Historic Hayes Farm. This estate has recently been purchased by the Historic Edenton State Historic Sites, and is a beautiful asset for our community. We had 250 in attendance; the first large tented event on the grounds. We look forward to many more events at this venue.

The Chamber celebrated their 69^th Annual Membership Event sponsored by Prisma Health as a luncheon on April 12^th at Nirvana Cultural Center. Liz Horton, COO from the Greenville Chamber and Amanda Munyan CEO from the Laurens Chamber, discussed Growth in the Area and How Foundations can help Chambers build Capacity to help in our Communities with Marnie Schwartz-Hanley, CEO of the Fountain Inn Chamber. Awards were given for Small Business of the Year; Upstate Grower Market, Ambassador of the Year; Kaci Magyar from Spero Financial, and the Laurens Electric Cooperative Community Vitality Grant was given to the Chapman Foundation for their Summer Camp program. The Chamber announced the formation of their Foundation launching in mid-2024 with a focus on Workforce Development and Talent Retention in the South Greenville County area.

Cindy Hopkins, President of the Chamber, has announced her plans to retire effective June 14, 2024. Hopkins was hired to lead the Chamber as president in June 2012, after serving as Executive Vice President of the Anderson Area Chamber for 10 years. Prior to her 22-year career in the chamber industry, Hopkins began her work in the non-profit sector with Foothills United Way in Anderson, after serving 12 years in the banking industry. Hopkins stated, “During my chamber career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many chamber executives across many states, which has created fond memories and friendships that will last my lifetime. While it’s difficult to leave my position with the chamber, I look forward to having more time to spend with my family and to pursue other goals.”  

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jessica Harpe has joined the organization to serve as the Vice President of Membership and Engagement. As a member of the leadership team, Jessica will manage and lead marketing, member, and investor relations efforts. Click here for the full press release.

The Chamber, in partnership with Catalent, the City of Greenville, the Greenville-ENC Alliance, Pitt County Economic Development, and Pitt County Schools, hosted Grow Local 2024. Grow Local is a no-cost business/educator initiative designed to introduce, involve, inspire, and invest in the future of our community and workforce. This year’s program included 3,224 Pitt County Schools Students, 93 business hosts, and several volunteers.

The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2024 South Carolina Festival of Flowers! Come celebrate the beginning of summer 2024 at the South Carolina Festival of Flowers in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Award-winning and one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in June for ten years running, the SC Festival of Flowers offers a schedule of activities the whole family can enjoy. The festival fun kicks off with our Main Weekend, June 6 - 9, 2024. Take your time and view it all HERE then make plans to visit us for “a blooming good time!” Visit our Schedule of Events for all the great activities happening for you and your family!

The Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County! This will be the Chamber’s first time hosting the tour, which features a two-day celebration of the rich tapestry of agriculture and art intertwining in our community! Join the fun May 11th and 12th from 9am-4pm for an experience that showcases the vibrant spirit of rural life in our county! 

The Chamber invites you to the 42nd Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 18 &19, 2024. A great reason for a weekend at the beach!

The NC Chamber hosts its Government Affairs event to bring together business leaders, local chambers of commerce, and legislators to discuss the aligned business community’s jobs agenda and issues crucial to its future. Join us for a reception-style evening of networking! Register by May 3.

The Chamber is proud to bring together a diverse group of energetic entrepreneurs, dynamic business leaders, and engaged citizens from across our region for a celebration of the Raleigh start-up community at the Innovate Raleigh Summit 2024. Registration is still open to Convene, Connect, and Celebrate on Tuesday, May 7.

The Chamber also invites you to Embrace Your Leadership Journey at the 11^th annual Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by PNC on May 21, with an inspiring morning session, four interactive breakouts, and intentional networking opportunities at this one-day conference offering resources, best practices, and real-life strategies with lunch and a keynote address by Sam Rapoport, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the National Football League.

The Chamber will host their 2024 Annual Women's Leadership Conference on May 1 from 8am to 1:30pm. Allison Shapira will be the keynote speaker for the event.

The 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Sat., July 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake (6480 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC). The actual Dragon Boat Races are the highlight of the festival, which features up to 30 teams paddling across a 300-meter course on water, each team is placed in three heat races determined by category and speed (corporate, community/non-profit or club team). For more information, click here.

#ACCE24 is one of the most anticipated chamber conferences of the year. The event is scheduled for July 16 - 19, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Winners will be announced for Chamber of the Year and communication awards, sales accomplishments will be recognized and we will celebrate our newest CCEs. CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the event.

Registration is open for the 2024 summer sites! We are very excited to welcome you back to Madison, Athens, and Villanova and for another wonderful year! Click here to access registration. 

An Institute webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at 2:00pm Eastern - Developing & Leading Volunteers in 2024 with Anissa Starnes with YGM. Click here to register for the webinar.