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One Estell Lee Place
Wilmington NC 28401
Phone: (910) 762-2611
Fax: (910) 762-9765 Click Here to Email
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2010 Events Calendar
MARCH
Cape Fear Future Leadership Team
Wednesday, March 3
8:30-10:30 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Leadership Team members to discuss Cape Fear Future initiatives.
April Arellano: 762-2611 ext. 203
Executive Committee
Wednesday, March 3
11:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Board officers to discuss Chamber issues and policies.
April Arellano: 762-2611 ext. 203
Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 10
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 10
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Campaign 2010 Volunteer Training
Wednesday, March 17
3:30-4:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, March 18
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Campaign 2010 Volunteer Training
Thursday, March 18
9:00-10:00 am
Chamber of Commerce
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Business After Hours
Thursday, March 18
5:30-7:30 pm
Strickland's Window Coverings
2817 North 23rd Street (23rd & Castle Hayne Rd.)
Networking event for Chamber members. No cost to attend.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Member Orientation
Tuesday, March 23
8:30-9:30 am
Review of Chamber mission, events, services and programs for new and existing members.
RSVP to Vera Weiss at weiss@wilmingtonchamber.org
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, March 23
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Campaign 2010 Kickoff
Thursday, March 25
5:00-6:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Kickoff celebration for the 2010 annual sustainable resources development campaign.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
MEGA Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 30
5:30-7:30 pm
Coast Line Conference & Event Center
Mini trade show and networking event for Chamber members.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
APRIL
Campaign 2010
Thursday, April 1
12:00
Bonefish Grill
Update session for Campaign 2010 volunteers.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, April 1
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Campaign 2010
Thursday, April 8
12:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Update session for Campaign 2010 volunteers.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Finance Committee
Wednesday, April 14
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 14
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, April 15
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Campaign 2010
Thursday, April 15
9:30-11:30 (lunch afterwards)
Chamber of Commerce
Campaign 2010 volunteers work session.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Work On Wilmington (WOW)
April 17
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Annual community service event organized by the Leadership Wilmington class (a Chamber Foundation program) that brings more than 2,000 volunteers together to tackle community projects. Includes a celebration at an area park after the volunteer service projects are completed.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Campaign 2010
Thursday, April 22
2:00-4:00 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Campaign 2010 volunteers work session.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Business After Hours
April 22
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest
1281 Cape Fear National Drive
Networking event for Chamber members. No cost to attend.
RSVP to Vera Weiss: weiss@wilmingtonchamber.org
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, April 27
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Campaign 2010
Thursday, April 29
12:00
Rucker John's
Update session for Campaign 2010 volunteers.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
MAY
Campaign 2010
Thursday, May 6
12:00
Texas Roadhouse
Update session for Campaign 2010 volunteers.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, May 6
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, May 12
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 12
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, May 20
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, May 25
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Elected Officials Appreciation BBQ
May (date TBA)
This event provides the Chamber and its members the opportunity to say “thank you” to the local elected officials from New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, along with our U.S. Senators, U.S. Representative and State Senators and Representatives.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
JUNE
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, June 3
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, June 9
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 9
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, June 17
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, June 22
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
4th Annual Women’s Golf Tournament
Date: TBA
Porter’s Neck Country Club
This event is an enjoyable way to assist the chamber in raising funds to support Chamber services and programs. Sponsorships are available.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209.
JULY
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, July 1
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, July 14
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 14
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, July 27
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
AUGUST
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, August 5
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, August 11
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 11
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, August 19
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, August 24
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
SEPTEMBER
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, September 2
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, September 8
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 8
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
D.C. Business Issues Conference
September 13-14
Annual event held in Washington, DC that provides a unique opportunity to meet with federal government elected and administrative officials to discuss policies that may affect a business owner's ability to do business. It is hosted by the North Carolina delegation and includes business briefings and discussions featuring key administration and Capitol Hill leaders.
April Arellano: 762-2611 ext. 203
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, September 16
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, September 28
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
OCTOBER
20th Annual Chamber Bud-Light Open
Monday, October 4
Porter's Neck Country Club
This popular tournament is an enjoyable way to assist the Chamber raise funds to support Chamber services and programs. Sponsorships are available for T-Signs, beer stands, corporate sponsors and grand sponsors.
Stephanie Mannen: 762-2611 ext. 206.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, October 7
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, October 13
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 13
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, October 21
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, October 26
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Executive Overview
October (date TBA)
One-day overview which provides an opportunity for members to meet community and government leaders and learn about the on-going initiatives and projects that are important to the business community.
Cost to attend; call Tom Cunningham for details: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Candidates Forum
October (date TBA)
Although the Chamber is non-partisan, we offer information about candidates in upcoming elections. Televised candidate forums are broadcast on area public access TV channels 2 weeks prior to upcoming City and New Hanover County elections.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
3rd Annual Today’s Woman Conference & Expo
Date TBA
Coastline Conference & Events Center
This one-day conference and expo features guest speakers from across the state. Up to 35 exhibitors will also be on hand. This event is geared towards professional women and businesses that have women as their targeted clientele.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209.
NOVEMBER
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, November 4
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, November 10
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 10
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, November 18
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday, November 23
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss area infrastructure needs, concerns and opportunities.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
5th Annual Coasta Roasta Oyster Roast
November (date TBA)
The Chamber’s social event of the year that helps to raise funds to support our services and programs. All you can eat oysters and shrimp, including full bar, live music and networking with other chamber members.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 209.
DECEMBER
Governmental Affairs Committee
Thursday, December 2
3:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of committee members to discuss local, regional and state government issues of interest to the business community.
Connie Majure-Rhett: 762-2611 ext. 214
Finance Committee
Wednesday, December 8
10:15 am
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting of Finance Committee members to discuss Chamber budget and financial policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Chamber Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 8
11:00 am
Meeting of Board of Directors members to discuss business issues and Chamber policies.
Mary Jacobs: 762-2611 ext. 202
Education Foundation Board Meeting
Thursday, December 16
8:00 am
Meeting of the Foundation Board to discuss education issues and the work of the Foundation.
Tom Cunningham: 762-2611 ext. 204.
4th Annual Business Achievement Awards
December (date TBA)
Special recognition of area businesses and organizations that have greatly impacted the local economy, the Chamber and the community.
Vera Weiss: 762-2611 ext. 209.
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