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The Catawba County Chamber of
Commerce has a number of involvement opportunities that allows
you and your company to be noticed and reach your customers. Whether
you’re looking to volunteer, advertise, or attend an event, the
Chamber has something for you!
Programs, Events and Publications
Government and Community
Affairs
Volunteer Opportunities
Programs, Events
and Publications
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of
programs offering quality training, recognition, networking,
and some of the most prestigious opportunities for community
involvement in the region. Through these programs, events and
publications, members can promote their products and services
to each other and to a broader audience. These exposure opportunities
are a great way for members to market their businesses and connect
to potential customers or clients. Please review the list of
Programs, events and advertising opportunities to see where your
business can maximize its local marketplace visibility. Below
is a brief overview of each event. To view a list of upcoming
events, click here.
For more information contact Diane
Mathis (dmathis@catawbachamber.org)
Business Expo
A one-day trade show allowing
you the opportunity for you to share your business with over
200 exhibitors and 3000 plus attendees
Annual Membership Luncheon
The year’s largest business
event and an outstanding showcase opportunity for your company
to more than 400 business leaders
Faith in the Future Awards
This award, presented at
the Chamber’s Annual Luncheon Meeting, is premised on the concept that
businesses, which make significant investments in their company
and/or this marketplace, should be recognized for their impact
on our area’s economy
Women’s Leadership Conference
This conference is designed
to enrich, educate and provide breakthrough success strategies
for the professional businesswomen.
<Leadership Development Course
Whether your business is
large or small, skillful leadership is required for ongoing
success. If you supervise people, any number of people, this
course is for you.
Economic Development Updates
Top economists and business
leaders share their outlook for Catawba County and the region.
Participants will also hear from speaker(s) on specific economic
trends. (Winter/Fall 2008)
Membership Golf Classic
The golf green is becoming
a hotspot for business to be conducted. Focus your skills and
enjoy a wonderful afternoon of golf, business networking and
fun! (Fall 2008)
Government Forums
An "up close and personal" opportunity to meet and
hear from federal, state and local elected officials and public
administrators on key legislative topics
Member Receptions
Member Receptions are all
about networking. Held monthly at member locations, this breakfast
reception gives you the opportunity to meet prospective clients
and expand your list of contacts.
Candidate’s Forums
Get to know candidates running
for elective offices before you vote.
Manufacturers’ Council
The Chamber’s largest members
work together to maintain and enhance the strength of Catawba
County’s manufacturing sector
Small Business Series
These programs will focus
on the issues facing small businesses. More than 94% of the
Chamber’s members have fewer than 50 employees
Chairman's Circle
The premier sponsorship program
of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce receiving benefits
all year long
Website billboard ads
This premium opportunity
will provide your company exposure to users accessing the chamber’s
primary pages and including a link. These are the principal
opening pages for users looking for specific information on
the Chamber’s Website.
Visitor Center Showroom
The “Front Door” to the Hickory
Metro Community, located in the Visitor Information Center,
welcomes more than 15,000 visitors a year
Government and Community
Affairs
Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors
The governing body of the
Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. This is an appointed position.
Golf Planning Committee
Get involved in this "hands-on" committee that assists
staff in planning the golf outing.
Ambassadors
The Ambassadors serve as
an extension of the Chamber staff and meet & greet new
members to the Chamber.
Legislative Education and Advocacy Program (LEAP)
Making phone calls or personal
visits, sending letters or e-mails providing advocacy on topics
of business or personal interest.
Government Affairs Council (GAC)
Represents the various business
sectors of the Chamber membership, while working to define
and advocate for the Chamber business political agenda. This
is an appointed position.
Business-Education Partnership
Working to create a better
synergy between what the business community needs and the education
community is delivering in terms of prepared adult citizens.
This is an appointed position.
Catawba Business Coalition
Making a contribution to
the Coalition (the Chamber Political Action Committee) can
help further the Chamber's business political agenda and help
gain meaningful influence in key areas of our state government.
This is an appointed position.
Women's Leadership Conference Planning Committee
A one-day conference providing
valuable resources and programming for women.
Business Expo Planning Committee
A one-day business to business
marketing venue to showcase
your business.
Area Councils
The Area Councils are established
to protect and promote the
interests of the community it serves and have a voice within
the Chamber membership. This is an appointed position.
Independent Business Owners
Independent business owners
who meeting monthly to discuss timely issues, serve a brain
trust for each other and eliminate entrepreneurial isolation.
Manufacturers' Council
A group to enhance the growth
and stability of manufacturing businesses through cooperative
relationships and direct action.
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