Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Leadership Raleigh Class 51 Report & Graduation 6/1/2026 - 6/2/2026

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:12:29 GMT

Leadership Raleigh

Celebrating 55 years of cultivating community leaders, Leadership Raleigh stands as one of the nation’s longest-standing leadership programs. This signature ten-month experience invites around 100 leaders (across two cohorts) to engage deeply with our region through presentations, collaborative panels, immersive behind-the-scenes tours, and civic involvement.

Participants learn firsthand from regional business executives, elected officials, and non-profit leaders, gaining an in-depth understanding of our community’s challenges and opportunities in various areas. They also collaborate on team-based service projects that contribute tangible, meaningful impact across the Triangle.

Though the application period is currently closed, the program looks forward to welcoming a new cohort when applications reopen in Spring 2026.

Learn more about Leadership Raleigh here.

Leadership Raleigh Class 52 Report & Graduation 6/3/2026 - 6/4/2026

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:41:13 GMT

New Member Orientation - June 2026 6/3/2026 8:00 AM - 6/3/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:19:17 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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The State of the City & County 2026 6/4/2026 11:00 AM - 6/4/2026 1:00 PM

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:28:18 GMT

Registration | 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Program | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The State of the City & County 2026

At this annual luncheon, you will hear updates on priorities and policies from the Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, Don Mial, and the Mayor of the City of Raleigh, Janet Cowell.

Following their addresses, there will be a panel and audience Q&A including:

- Marchell Adams-David, City Manager, City of Raleigh
- David Ellis, County Manager, Wake County
- Jane Harrison, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Raleigh
- Don Mial, Chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners
Moderator: Renee Chou, WRAL-TV Channel 5

No refunds after May 22.

Questions?
For program/agenda questions, call 919-412-6209 or email Kathryn Yoakum.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.
For logistics questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer.
For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

Young Professionals Network Community Involvement Day - June 2026 6/5/2026 10:00 AM - 6/5/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:35:51 GMT

This event is open only to Young Professionals Network members.

Give Back at Our Bi-Annual Community Involvement Day

Gather with your fellow Young Professionals Network (YPN) members for a morning of service, followed by an optional lunch outing!

For this Community Involvement Day, we will be partnering with Meals on Wheels to deliver hot meals to our community's homebound seniors. We will gather for a quick training session at the Meals on Wheels Downtown Raleigh location, then divide and conquer in groups of 4 to deliver meals to 50 homes in the area! Once all meals are delivered, we will reconvene at the Meals on Wheels location to debrief, then head to lunch! This will be a meaningful opportunity to interact with valuable members of our community who rely on these resources.

Spots are filling fast! With only 15 spots left, make sure to claim yours below!

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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Instagram: @RaleighYPN
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Triangle Workforce Strategies: The Career Collaborative 6/9/2026 11:00 AM - 6/9/2026 1:00 PM

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:25:05 GMT

How do we prepare today’s students and workers to succeed in tomorrow’s economy?

Join us for Triangle Workforce Strategies: The Career Collaborative, where we will highlight the systems strengthening the Triangle’s talent pipeline and driving economic mobility.

Through discussion and real-world examples, we will explore how businesses can engage at every stage of the journey, from investing in early opportunities to co-designing curriculum, offering mentorship, and supporting skills-based hiring practices.

Takeaways:

How cradle-to-career readiness strengthens the region’s talent pipeline, creating well-rounded candidates with strong decision-making skills who are prepared for living-wage jobs.
Why businesses are essential partners in the process – by investing, engaging, and collaborating with organizations shaping the future workforce.
How the Cradle to Career Fair connects employers with education and workforce partners to create actionable pathways for a future-ready workforce.

Participate to gain insights, connect with key partners, and walk away with strategies your business can use to help shape the workforce of tomorrow.

Speakers include:

Jerry L. Jones
Executive Director, Center for Workforce Engagement
Durham Technical Community College

Monica Gemperlein, AVP for Workforce Operations & Assessment
Beltline Education Center Chief Center Officer
Workforce Development
Wake Technical Community College

Cradle to Career Fair Resources:

Dress for Success Triangle NC
Step Up Ministry
El Centro Hispano
Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Program
Wake Technical Community College Pathfinder Career Exploration Program
Durham Technical Community College Career Services
Youth Ambassadors of Service
Southeast Raleigh Promise
NPower

No refunds after June 2.

Questions?
For questions about speakers or the agenda, call 919.664.7066 or email Torri Staton.
For questions about registration, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.

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Young Professionals Network Social - June 2026 6/18/2026 5:00 PM - 6/18/2026 7:00 PM

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:00:53 GMT

This event is open only to Young Professionals Network members.

Connect at our Young Professionals Network Social!

?Join us for this fun and casual networking gathering hosted by SMASH Social Club. This event will give members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed setting.

This is a YPN members-only event. Grab your spots now while they are still available!

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!
Facebook: Raleigh YPN
Instagram: @RaleighYPN
LinkedIn: Raleigh YPN
X: @RaleighChamber
#RaleighYPN

Business After Hours - June 2026 6/22/2026 5:00 PM - 6/22/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:02:36 GMT

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

Drive Your Network Forward at Business After Hours

A swing with no misses? Sign me up! Join your fellow Chamber and Young Professionals Network members for an evening of networking and fun at the newly opened Back Nine Indoor Golf Simulator. With enough space to play and chat, these virtual greens are the best place to shake hands and partake in some friendly competition. Just interested in networking with new and familiar faces? No sweat - literally - there's plenty of room for that, too! Business After Hours is your opportunity to experience a local business firsthand while building valuable connections in a relaxed, members-only setting.

RSVP by June 15

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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Young Professionals Network New Member Orientation - June 2026 6/25/2026 8:30 AM - 6/25/2026 10:00 AM

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:50:59 GMT

Included in Young Professionals Network membership.

Get the Most out of Your Membership in the Young Professionals Network

Did you recently join the Young Professionals Network? Then join us at the Young Professionals Network New Member Orientation! At this orientation, you will learn what benefits come with your Young Professionals Network membership and hear about our upcoming events.

Attending our Young Professionals Network New Member Orientation is also a great way for you to connect with other new members!

This event is open only to Young Professional Network Members.

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!
Facebook: Raleigh YPN
Instagram: @RaleighYPN
LinkedIn: Raleigh YPN
Twitter: @RaleighChamber
#RaleighYPN

C-Suite Perspectives with Van Eure, Owner of The Angus Barn 6/26/2026 8:00 AM - 6/26/2026 9:30 AM

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:52:09 GMT

This event is open to Greater Raleigh Chamber members only.

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

C-Suite Perspectives is our bi-monthly speaker series featuring accomplished local executives who offer an inside look at leading organizations through growth, change, and complexity.

This session will feature Van Eure, Owner of The Angus Barn, in a candid conversation about leadership, culture, customer loyalty, and what it takes to grow an iconic business without losing the values that made it matter in the first place.

Van Eure is a master of making memories. A North Carolina native and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, she has spent decades building one of the most beloved and nationally recognized restaurants in the country while also running an elementary school in Kenya, serving on several boards, and earning some of the industry's most prestigious honors, including the IFMA Gold Plate Award, the NRA Legends Award, and the Triangle Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award.

But Van's story extends far beyond the restaurant. She launched a recycling program at The Angus Barn well before environmental regulations required it, founded The Cheyenne Foundation to rescue and care for abused animals, and serves as a passionate advocate for a mental health research and treatment charity, The Foundation of Hope.

Through it all, her hallmark has remained the same: making every person who walks through the door feel like the most important person in the room.

Attendees will gain:

Leadership lessons shaped by decades of experience: Candid reflections on building strong teams, setting standards, and leading with consistency through change, loss, and growth.
Perspective on growing a business people trust: How enduring organizations protect their brand while continuing to deliver excellence across generations.
A deeper understanding of regional business success: How one of the Triangle's most iconic institutions has stayed relevant, resilient, and deeply rooted in community.
Practical takeaways for your own work: Ideas on culture, service, stewardship, and leading in a way that earns lasting loyalty from both employees and customers.

Who Should Attend: Executives, business owners, community leaders, and professionals who want a better understanding of leadership, culture, customer experience, and building organizations that last.

No refunds after June 19, 2026.

Questions?
For questions about the agenda, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
For logistics questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer.
For registration questions, call 919.664.7033 or email Alea Morales.
For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org.

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