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By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are […]
Events listed below include vendor opportunities; events may be added as they come to the attention of our editor. To become a vendor at any of these events, see the included links to the organizers […]
National Nurses United today criticized the actions of Salt Lake City police officers for assaulting and arresting a University of Utah registered nurse for advocating for an unconscious patient in late July. In a press […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
Domino’s Pizza and Ford Motor Co. are launching an industry-first collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery. As part of the testing, researchers from both companies will investigate customer reactions to interacting […]
Events listed below offer vendor opportunities at these public, or ticketed, events. See included vendor links for requirements, fees, and schedule. Note that events may fill their vendor spaces far in advance; check with organizers […]
Universal Chevrolet Honors Wendell Fire and Public Works Department Employees By Lee Spitznagel, Universal Chevrolet Wendell Fire Department and Public Works employees were treated to a meal this past Wednesday. As part of Universal Chevrolet’s commitment […]
By Bert Smith and Jamin Dixon, The Farmville Group Farmville Sharks are hungry to bring innovative and entrepreneurial retail ideas to their downtown business area. The “Sharks” — seven local business people interested in helping […]
By Meaghan Lynch (Butterfield) and Nicole Meister (Trogdon) Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host “Jobs First: Building for Our Future” in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Friday, August 4, 2017, starting at 10am. North Carolina […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
The events listed are seeking vendors for events later in 2017. Contact information and registration form links have been provided if available. Wendell Harvest Festival Planned for October 6-7, 2017, this annual event is organized […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
Prescient Co. Expands Manufacturing Capabilities to Supplement Colorado Plant and Better Serve East Coast Markets Prescient, a fully integrated and patented design, engineering, manufacturing and installation solution for the construction industry, is moving the company’s […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Rochelle D Small-Toney was sworn in Monday evening as the city of Rocky Mount’s first female city manager. The ceremonial swearing in included a host of Small-Toney’s family […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Since February 1, 2017, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has been celebrating 150 years. During this time, Rocky Mount has shaped history and celebrated many firsts, […]
Will be One of Four Infosys Innovation and Technology Hubs in America By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor Global business consulting and information technology company Infosys has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region […]
Fit Small Business Publishes Comprehensive Ranking of the 50 States By Sarah Johnson for Fit Small Business While it may not completely surprise you that North Carolina ranked as the #1 state to start a business, did you […]
Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not included. Check with, or […]
Barnes Equipment and Massey Ferguson Improving Agricultural Research Opportunities for North Carolina State University Students By Ashley Barnes, Barnes Equipment Barnes Equipment, a family-owned and operated business based in Sims, North Carolina, has teamed up […]
By Joetta L. Pittman, SCORE Library Liaison, Braswell Memorial Library Brought to you by SCORE and Braswell Memorial Library, the monthly “1st Tuesdays for Business & Non-Profits Workshops” business programs are held at the in the second floor […]
A series of lunch and learns organized by the Twin Counties Young Professionals group provides information, networking, and lunch too. The Slate of Eight seminar series is held every second Friday, until December. The next seminar is Boost Your […]
By Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce A reminder that Nash Community College (NashCC) offers free Small Business Seminars throughout the year, with several coming up this Spring. The seminars listed below are held at the community […]
NC Association of Free & Charitable Clinics awarded $135,000 grant to aid in Hurricane Matthew recovery at Eastern NC healthcare clinics Grant will help clinics return to full strength in serving the uninsured By Randy […]
By Joetta L Pittman, Braswell Memorial Public Library SCORE and Braswell Memorial Library will be hosting seminars geared toward small business owners, nonprofit managers, ENC Small Business Centers, and schools. Registration is open for “Tax Implications […]
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce invites local residents and public servants to join its members for a cup of coffee on the first Friday of each month. The final “First Friday Coffee” of the year is Friday, […]
By Patrice Bayyan, knightdalechamber.org Across the nation and North Carolina there are key trends of technological unemployment, globalization, aging and the changing skill needs of the workforce. It opens up the question: What’s the impact? […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you miss it? The first Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference — was held on October 6, 2016, by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce. Business managers, bank representatives, town commissioners, the Mayor, sponsor […]
Registration is open for the inaugural Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference organized by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce. This one-day event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:45am to 10:30am. Denise Nowell of the Zebulon Chamber […]
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