News & Events

We encourage you to participate in any number of events and programs we offer. We develop our programs with you, the member, in mind.

If you would like to make more connections with the community and fellow members, the Annual Meeting, Women's Leadership Conference or the Chamber Oyster Roast may be the event for you; if you want details on factors that impact your business we have our Economic Summit or Power Breakfast Speaker Series.

We have something for everyone throughout the year. Make sure you are keeping up with our events calendar and stay tuned for each event!

2023 Women's Leadership Conference - March 30th 8:30am - 1pm
Resource Fair to follow: 1pm-3pm

For additional information on our news & events, please contact Melissa Dooley at 252-973-1202 or mdooley@rockymountchamber.org

Keep up to date with the latest news & events from our education partners.

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Small Business Center at NCC

Nash Community College

Edgecombe Community College

Wesleyan University

Keep up to date with the latest news & events from our business partners.
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Press Releases:

Stay up-to-date with Chamber Member News and Announcements.

Link to Press Release page HERE.

Signature Events:

(February 2) Each year we call together our membership to welcome in new Board of Directors, a new Chairman of the Board, and honor community leaders. This is the "event" not to miss!

(June 6) Annually we celebrate our Small Businesses throughout the entire month of June. Our celebration culminates with our Small Business Banquet at which we provide several awards to local small businesses. This is truly THE networking event of the year.

(October 11) What a better way to celebrate the Twin County manufacturing companies than to give them their own "parade". Industry on Parade is when we provide activities for area middle school students to highlight and celebrate our local manufacturers. Join us!

In Partnership With:

This event focuses on the education within the region. You can receive in depth discussions and insight from various education sources, providers and agencies. This event is presented in partnership with the Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (S.T.E.P.).

(March 30) Join us for a special day to hear from like-minded professional women as they share their wisdom, successes and challenges. During this conference, we will help women in various stages of their lives that are seeking professional and personal growth.

(October 19) Typically we have over 500 people gathered to enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment. This is surely the event you want to get a ticket for if you are looking to meet and greet with the business community.

(December 7) On an annual basis we bring our members together to discuss future economies and current economics influencers and forecasts of what the region's business environment could be in the near and far terms.

(May 23) On Each year our Chamber partners with the North Carolina Department of Labor to host a regional banquet to recognize "Excellence in Safety" of our area businesses.

Additional Events:

Power Breakfast Speaker Series
This is a limited seating focused dialogue on various subjects that help you conduct business, enrich your leadership skills or give you insight on the economic or legislative factors here in the Twin Counties.

Coffee Exchanges
Join us in the morning for coffee, doughnuts and networking! Our coffee exchanges provide a chance for you to meet our new members, learn about their business and start new business relationships.

Brews with the Board
Throughout the year we provide a meet and greet with our board members. We will enjoy some brews at the Rocky Mount Mills campus while getting to know some of the members of our great board.

Leadership Twin Counties Reunion
Join us as we reunite and network with our past participants of the Leadership Twin Counties program. This will be a great evening of networking all around.