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 or Fall Outing maybe the event for you ; if you want details on factors that impact your business we have our Economic Summit or Legislative 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!

Signature Events

(January) 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) 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 one of our events that highlights and promotes our small businesses.

(October) 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 all day to highlight and celebrate our local manufacturers. 

(November) 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.).

(April) 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) On an annual basis we bring together businesses leaders, small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region to discuss trends and highlight those who have made a significant impact in the region. If you are looking to keep up with the "new and now" this is the event for you.

(October) Typically we have over 600 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.

(Varies) 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

Legislative Series
This is a limited seating focused dialogue where Raleigh and Washington D.C. meets the Twin Counties! If you like to keep up with the current legislative activities on a local, regional and state level, this is for you.

Lunch & Learns
Grab your lunch and meet us at the Chamber! Here is your opportunity to learn how to manage your business or increase your skills.

Coffee Exchanges
Join us in the morning for coffee, doughnuts and networking! Our coffee exchanges provides you a chance 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

Connection Series
A series that provides you an opportunity to do "speed networking" with young professionals and other business leaders within the community.

For additional information on our events, please contact Desiree Dolberry at 252-973-1202 or  dolberry@rockymountchamber.org