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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce aims to serve and advance local businesses. It has over 1,300 members across the region and advocates on behalf of business interests. The Chamber connects members to resources, saves them money through deals and discounts, and helps develop leaders in the community. It also works to attract talent and investment through various initiatives.
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- 1. UNC Employee Forum March5, 2014
- 2. Aaron Nelson, president/CEO UNCClass of 1997, SBP • Government Relations and Public Policy • Economic Development • Community Development • Access to information and decision makers
- 3. Our Mission The ChapelHill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves and advances the business interests of our community and builds a sustainable community where business thrives.
- 4. Our Commitments toYou • The Chamber advocates for your organization’s interests and the interests of our local business community, • The Chamber connects you with the people and information you need to thrive; and • The Chamber helps you save money.
- 5. Kristen Smith, vicepresident for advocacy and engagement • Member outreach and engagement • Public policy tracking and advocacy • Earned and social media UNC Class of 2002
- 6. Ten Things YouMay Not Have Known about Your Chamber Kristen Smith, Vice President for Advocacy & Engagement Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
- 7. Over 1,300 membersstrong & cover the entire region • We have over 1,300 members, most of them with 10 employees or fewer, including 100 nonprofits. • Most of our members are in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, but we have members located all over the Triangle. • Did you know that the University of North Carolina has been a Chamber member for more than 40 years?
- 8. We have the“same last name” as other Chambers of Commerce • We formally disassociated with the U.S. Chamber in 2009 over their position on health care and climate change. • We are members of the N.C. Chamber, N.C. Retail Merchants Association, the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
- 9. We save ourmembers – that means YOU! - money!
- 10. Find deals atOurLocalDeal.com
- 11. We offer aSmall Business Health & Dental Service $60 doctors visits , $10 prescriptions , and discounted dental services at Piedmont Health Services
- 12. You can rentour conference room! Email Justin Simmons at jsimmons@carolinachamber.org.
- 13. We Advocate forthe Business Community We have a 16-point public policy agenda covering four main ideas: Retain, Recruit, & Grow Employers Improve Regulatory Environment & Business Climate Build & Maintain Infrastructure Increase participation and influence by and of the business community
- 14. We advocate forprojects that benefit UNC & its students
- 15. In partnership withUNC, we birthed a green and sustainable certification program Check out gogreenplus.org for more information!
- 16. We help developleaders Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro: April 7-June 11
- 17. We have YoungProfessionals Network! http://www.carolinachamber.org/pages/YoungProfessionalsNetwork/
- 18. We’re Helping AttractTalent WorkInTheTriangle.com
- 19. Did you knowwe have a charitable arm?
- 20. Save the date forthe 2014 Inter-City Visit! WHERE: Athens, GA! WHEN: September 21-23
- 21. How can YOUget involved?
- 22. Ways to GetInvolved • Sign up for our communication • Attend our events • Talk to Chamber staff and volunteers • Connect with us on social media
- 23. Connect With Us •Facebook.com/ChapelHillCarrboroChamber • Twitter: @CarolinaChamber • Flickr.com/photos/carolinachamber • Slideshare.net/carolinachamber • LinkedIn: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber group • Instagram: @carolinachamber • www.carolinachamber.org
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