Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 11/3/2026 8:30 AM - 11/3/2026 10:30 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:36:09 GMT

Emerging Leaders

Celebrating over a decade of leadership impact, Emerging Leaders, established in 2011, is a dynamic 8-week program designed to expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Limited to 20 participants each session, this exclusive cohort experience immerses professionals in leadership strategies, emerging local trends, and peer-driven learning in an intimate, high-impact environment.

Through a curated blend of personal evaluation, small-group interactions, and engagement with Raleigh-area executives and business leaders, participants acquire actionable skills, sharpen self-awareness, and broaden their networks. Since its launch, the program has empowered over 400 participants to elevate their leadership and make meaningful community impact.

Meet this program's speaker:
Patricia Burch, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh

Patricia Burch joined Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh in October 2022 after working for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham for more than 15 years and in the Executive Director role for four years. During her time with Habitat Birmingham, Patricia served as the President of Alabama Association of Habitat Affiliates as well as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Central Alabama Housing Alliance. Currently, Patricia serves on the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She also serves on the Board of Habitat for Humanity North Carolina and on the Board of Building Independence. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Patricia holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of West Florida. Patricia has extensive experience in affordable housing and knows the transformative power of a safe, stable place to live. She is focused on building strong teams and finding innovative solutions to meet the growing need for affordable housing in our community. She is passionate about creating sustainable, lasting change for families in Wake, Johnston and Franklin counties.

Schedule:

All classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., except the first class which will be held from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
October 6 - Welcome - Kickoff - Class Coach
October 13 - Matt Chambers, Vice President of Project Development, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
October 20 - Creighton Blackwell, Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer, Coastal Credit Union
October 27 - Don Mial, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners
November 3 - Patricia Burch, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh
November 10 - Rick Guirlinger, Owner and President, Bourke Services, LLC
November 17 - Kristen M. Hess, Founder and CEO, HH Architecture
December 1 - Danny Rosin, Co-Founder, Brand Fuel

Register for the Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 Cohort here.

For questions, email Devin Brown.

New Member Orientation - November 2026 11/4/2026 8:00 AM - 11/4/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:35:46 GMT

This free event is for new members who have not attended previously.

Registration | 8 - 8:30 a.m.
Program | 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Maximize Your Membership

Welcome to the Chamber! Find out how to get involved and make the most of your membership, and make your first new connections as a Chamber member. You’ll learn about 75+ members as first-time attendees give 30-second overviews about their companies.

Questions?
For questions on content, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

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Healthcare Summit 2026 11/6/2026 8:30 AM - 11/6/2026 12:00 Noon

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:27:42 GMT

Registration | 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Program | 9 a.m. - Noon

Healthcare Summit 2026

This annual event brings together regional healthcare organizations, executives, elected officials, and community leaders to examine the latest trends, innovations, and major projects shaping the healthcare industry and their impact on the local economy and quality of life. Attendees gain insight into emerging opportunities, hear from leading voices across the sector, and engage in meaningful conversations about the region’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Join the Greater Raleigh Chamber as we take a forward-looking view of the Triangle’s dynamic healthcare ecosystem and explore what’s ahead for our community.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
9 a.m. Chamber Welcome and Introductions
9:05 a.m. The Future of Healthcare Innovation
- Robbie Allen, Founder & Managing Director, Automated Consulting Group
  General Partner, Triangle Tweener Fund, Co-Founder Bionic Health
- Matt Jenkins, Partner, QHP Capital
- Scott Ogle, CEO & Co-Founder Tru Technologies, Makers of TruLab, CEO Sageworks
- Anita S. Watkins, Managing Director, UNC Health Ventures
9:40 a.m. Q&A
9:50 a.m. Healthcare Policy Update in North Carolina Panel
- Senator Jim Burgin
- Representative Sarah Crawford
- Senator Natalie S. Murdock
- Representative Donny Lambeth
10:30 a.m. Q&A
10:45 a.m. Break
11 a.m. Hospital System CEO Panel
- Donald Gintzig, President & CEO, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
- Jeff Lindsay, President and Chief Operating Officer, UNC Health
- Dr. David W. Zaas, Chief Executive Officer, Duke University Health System
11:40 a.m. Q&A
11:55 a.m. Closing Remarks
Noon Program ends

View all sponsorship levels, pricing, and coordinating benefits on our sponsorship page.

To purchase sponsorships, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

No refunds after Oct. 23.

Questions?
For program/agenda questions, call 919.664.7017 or email Mikayla Medley.
For logistics questions and ADA needs, call 919.664.7036 or email Kennedy Wordsworth.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

Young Professionals Network Program - November 2026 11/10/2026 8:30 AM - 11/10/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:47:09 GMT

Registration & Networking | 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Program | 9 - 10 a.m.

Young Professionals Network Program

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosts quarterly programs designed to give early-career professionals the tools, confidence, and community they need to grow. Each session highlights a timely topic - from financial wellness and leadership growth to personal development and navigating modern workplace challenges - led by industry experts who bring real-world insight and practical strategies.

Through candid conversations, fireside chats, and interactive Q&A, attendees walk away with actionable guidance they can apply immediately, whether they’re building new skills, planning for their future, or finding their voice as emerging leaders.

What to Expect:

Approachable, expert-led conversations tailored to the realities young professionals face today
Practical tips and frameworks that support both personal and professional growth
A welcoming space to ask questions, learn with peers, and strengthen connections
Takeaways that help you navigate key milestones, inlcuding managing money, relationships, career advancement, and well-being

Each YPN program is created with one goal in mind: to equip the next generation of leaders with clarity, confidence, and community as they chart their path forward.

RSVP by Nov. 12

Questions?
For questions on content, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

Let's stay connected!
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Instagram: @RaleighYPN
LinkedIn: Raleigh Young Professionals Network (YPN)
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#RaleighYPN

Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 11/10/2026 8:30 AM - 11/10/2026 10:30 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:36:20 GMT

Emerging Leaders

Celebrating over a decade of leadership impact, Emerging Leaders, established in 2011, is a dynamic 8-week program designed to expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Limited to 20 participants each session, this exclusive cohort experience immerses professionals in leadership strategies, emerging local trends, and peer-driven learning in an intimate, high-impact environment.

Through a curated blend of personal evaluation, small-group interactions, and engagement with Raleigh-area executives and business leaders, participants acquire actionable skills, sharpen self-awareness, and broaden their networks. Since its launch, the program has empowered over 400 participants to elevate their leadership and make meaningful community impact.

Meet this program's speaker:
Rick Guirlinger, Owner and President, Bourke Services, LLC

Rick is in his 49th year of his automotive aftermarket career, the majority of it on the distribution side of the industry following his initial years with a national CPA firm.

He began his involvement in the aftermarket as the controller/treasurer at a Parts Plus automotive warehouse distributor and auto parts store company in Michigan in 1977. Shortly thereafter, the distributor became a CARQUEST Auto Parts member.

After the organization was acquired by General Parts/CARQUEST (GPI) in the mid-eighties, Rick worked for GPI in a variety of senior management positions including treasurer, corporate controller, vice president of strategic planning and analysis, and chief financial officer. He retired from GPI at the end of 2011 and formed his own business advisory services company that works with a variety of clients in attaining their financial strategies.

In addition to his Bourke Services, LLC activities, Rick is a partner with Schwartz Advisors, an industry consulting and mergers/acquisitions firm. Through it, he serves as a financial analyst resource and sell-side/buy-side advisor to aftermarket enterprises.

Rick earned his BBA from Western Michigan University and a Masters of Business Administration from the DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University.

Rick has his CPA certification and continues to be very involved in the aftermarket and auto care industry as an adjunct professor for the University of the Aftermarket, an industry sponsored continuing and leadership education institution. He also is engaged in his community and region, serving on various nonprofit and for-profit boards including the Board of Trustees of Northwood University.

Schedule:

Coffee with Leaders featuring Gary Greene, Founder of Greene Resources 11/12/2026 8:30 AM - 11/12/2026 10:00 AM

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:37:20 GMT

This event is open to Greater Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members only.

Registration | 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Program | 9 - 10 a.m.

Join us for Coffee With Leaders, featuring Gary Greene, Founder of Greene Resources, for an engaging conversation about leadership, business, and building a company through every phase of its development. Drawing from his experience leading a company through growth, change, and new opportunities, Gary will share perspectives on what it takes to lead with intention, adapt along the way, and remain focused on the people and purpose behind a business.

Gary Greene is the Founder of Greene Resources now powered by Array Corp, the leading provider of high-performing, on-demand, workforce solutions for innovative customers. In the community, Gary serves as a Rotarian, Board Member and Past Chair for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Board Member and Vice Chair of Human Resources for the YMCA of the Triangle, Past Board Chair for Friends of Arts NC State, Past Advisory Board Member of NC State’s Board for Student Success, Advisory Board Member for TowneBank, Advisory Board Member for the Federal Reserve of Richmond, Board Member for Good Barrels of the Triangle, and Past Chair and current Board Member of WakeEd Partnership where he was inducted into the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame for his community involvement in education. He will also be recognized later this year by WakeEd Partnership with the Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award for his continued commitment to public education. Gary has also been previously recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as a CEO of the Year.

Gary was born and raised in Raleigh and graduated with honors from North Carolina State University with Bachelor of Arts in both business management and economics.

RSVP by Nov. 4

Questions?
For questions about the agenda, call 919.664.7037 or email Mimi Miller.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.
For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

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Emerging Leaders Fall 2026 11/17/2026 8:30 AM - 11/17/2026 10:30 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:36:29 GMT

Emerging Leaders

Celebrating over a decade of leadership impact, Emerging Leaders, established in 2011, is a dynamic 8-week program designed to expand the capacity of tomorrow’s leaders. Limited to 20 participants each session, this exclusive cohort experience immerses professionals in leadership strategies, emerging local trends, and peer-driven learning in an intimate, high-impact environment.

Through a curated blend of personal evaluation, small-group interactions, and engagement with Raleigh-area executives and business leaders, participants acquire actionable skills, sharpen self-awareness, and broaden their networks. Since its launch, the program has empowered over 400 participants to elevate their leadership and make meaningful community impact.

Meet this program's speaker:
Kristen M. Hess, Founder and CEO, HH Architecture

Kristen M. Hess, FAIA is a business owner, architect, international fellow, and community organizer. Driven by her passion for sustainable design and an advocacy-centered approach to working with clients, Kristen started HH Architecture in 2005. Since then, her business has grown to nearly 50 employees and has designed landmark projects like the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center, major additions to the NC Zoo, and numerous buildings that serve the communities across North Carolina. Kristen was named the 2022 North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year and her company was named 2022 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects NC. In 2024, Kristen was elevated to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects, a distinction bestowed on less than 3% of architects

An active volunteer, Kristen has donated countless hours to non-profits, helping students, mentoring entrepreneurs, and serving as a role model to young women and girls. Kristen began her Girl Scout career as a young girl in western North Carolina, earning her Gold Award in 1992. She has also served as a troop leader and says her love of Girl Scouts and her belief in its tenets have guided her throughout her life.

Internationally, Kristen has represented the United States and the architecture profession through the Zhi-Xing China Eisenhower Fellowship and the Marshall Memorial Fellowship. Locally, she supports women and minority-owned businesses through her appointed positions on the NC Governor’s Council on Historically Underutilized Businesses and State Building Commission, as well as her service through the Raleigh Chamber. Kristen is a graduate of the NC State University College of Design and has lived in Raleigh for more than 30 years.

Schedule:

Business After Hours - November 2026 11/18/2026 4:30 PM - 11/18/2026 6:30 PM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:33 GMT

This event is open to Greater Raleigh Chamber and Young Professionals Network members only.

Meet New Connections and Network at Business After Hours

Gather at this unique venue on NC State University's campus to connect with new and familiar faces as our host celebrates it's 20th anniversary!

Questions?
For questions on content, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

Join the conversation on social!
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