Note from the president:

Welcome to March!

March is a busy month with St. Patrick's Day, Lent, and Easter is right around the corner as well. However, your board of directors hasn't taken any time off from working to ensure we have the best year ever. We met this past Tuesday to confirm our plans for our May Business to Business and Business to Community Event Day! Things are coming together nicely so stay tuned.

Additionally, we are finalizing plans for our new website. It will be up by May as well. The directory is almost ready to go to print, too. We have new members continuing to join us and new ribbon cuttings for these businesses are in the works as well.

However, there are a couple areas we continue to need volunteers. We need members to volunteer to fill our two open positions for Secretary and Program Chair.

Lastly, make sure you join us before our monthly meetings from 11:30-12. This time is essential for meeting our members and our non-profit organizations. Networking is a key element for all businesses so don't miss this great opportunity

See you all on the 19th!

Sharon McGee

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

Northern Davidson Country Camber of Commerce Events

Senior Services of Davidson County

Salvation Army of Davidson County:

New fundraiser: March 23^rd Ladies High Tea

Monthly Lunch and Learn Series every 2^nd Wednesday at 11:30am

North Carolina Zoo:

The North Carolina Zoo is reaching a milestone this year. Please join us in celebrating our 50^th anniversary. Plans are underway to launch two new fundraising events as well as continue building the success of the popular family-friendly event – BOO at the Zoo.

Last year, our Zoo reached its goal of one million visitors during its 2023 season and we are confident that the goal will be met again this year. Guests can see the ongoing progress of Asia construction and habitat expansion each time they visit.

Please consider partnering with us to help raise money for our Zoo. We request that you add these exciting events to your events calendar. We invite statewide Chamber of Commerce Members the opportunity to attend and/or sponsor any or all of these events.  

·       Wild at Heart…Party with a Purpose – NEW fundraising gala Saturday, April 27^th at Solar Pointe picnic area, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Dinner, Dance and Live Auction.

·       Holly Jolly July – NEW Christmas event, Saturday, July 27^th (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Santa and Mrs. C. are coming to town! Fun festivities include DJ/dance party, photo ops with Santa, games, inflatables, door prizes and more!  (family friendly event 4-7 p.m.)

·       Boo at the Zoo – Annual daytime alternative to the nighttime Trick-or-Treating, Saturday and Sunday, October 26^th & 27^th   9-4 p.m. Candy locations in the Park, Inflatables, Games, DJ/Dance Party & Costume Contests.

With sponsorship of 1 or more events, sponsors will receive valuable recognition throughout the year. If you or your members would like more information regarding sponsorships, they can contact Karen Powell (kpowell@nczoo.com)  (336)-879-7262.

Thank you for supporting your North Carolina Zoo!

Small Business Center of Davidson-Davie Community College

I am excited to announce that we are planning a Young Entrepreneurs (19 and under) Summit [YES] sponsored by Davidson Davie Community College’s Small Business Center. The idea is to encourage and empower young entrepreneurs and connect them to established entrepreneurs. The date is set for April 16 from 9am to about 4pm. The young entrepreneurs will be from high schools in Davidson and Davie Counties in North Carolina, and will be hand picked by their respective schools. I am specifically inviting you to join us at 1pm when established business leaders will judge our young entrepreneurs as they pitch (shark tank style) their business idea. We will give out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes all determined by our panel of established business owners. This event will be held at the Finch House in Thomasville, NC. Again, we would like you to join us in the afternoon around 1pm to be a part of our panel to judge the young entrepreneurs on their pitches. We also ask for your business card and any other item you would like to go in a swag bag for the young entrepreneurs. Lastly, we would ask that you would allow these young entrepreneurs to reach out to you for mentoring/advice. Please contact the Small Business Center at sbc@davidsondavie.edu if you would like to be a part of this opportunity. Thank you for your consideration. JUST SAY YES!

Co-Chair Andrew Clement Co-Chair Dr. Dee Stokes

Owner, The Finch House Director, DDCC Small Business Center

See you on the 19th!