news Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Over 100 years Strong www.waynecountychamber.com The Voice of the Business Community 3rd Quarter Chamber Newsletter Put Your Business Front & Center in 2017 The Annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) has kicked off and we want your business front & center! From Legislative breakfast meetings...to having a presence at the annual Business Expo...to leveraging your exposure online...Military Affairs...Events...Education...the list goes on and on...to 115 programs and events to be exact! In our 5th year, the TRC has allowed us to develop effective and meaningful programs and has allowed businesses to allocate their marketing funds for the entire year by selecting which areas they are personally and professionally invested in. Your Membership garners you ample opportunities to leverage your business through face-to-face opportunities...presence on the Chamber's website...MyChamberApp and much more! This year’s TRC Chairman, Julie Daniels, has been a champion for the TRC campaign since it first launched under the leadership of David Perry, the Chamber’s first TRC Chairman. Since the launch of the TRC, the Chamber has successfully increased the quality of programming it offers to the business community and the community at-large. October 2016 Annual Economic Outlook Hot Topic Luncheon On August 25th, over 125 Chamber members attended an insightful luncheon with esteemed guests panelists who offered perspective on workforce from the lens of the Business community, education, and local opportunities to partner. Workforce development continues to be one of the major issues facing businesses today. Panelists discussed new initiatives that will develop a workforce ready to meet the needs of our community. Thank you Panelists: Sue Breckenridge, Executive Director, NC Business Committee for Education Will Collins, Assistant Secretary, NC Commerce and Executive Director, NC Works Lew Ebert, President & CEO, NC Chamber Greg Wildman, Operations Director, SPX Corporation Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor: Wayne County Development Alliance Our bottom line as a Chamber is to ensure that we have a successful business community, so we can continue to thrive in Wayne county. Workforce & Our Local Economy Julie Daniels, TRC Chair
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www.waynecountychamber.com
The Voice of the Business Community 3rd Quarter
Chamber Newsletter
Put Your Business Front & Center in 2017
The Annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) has kicked off and we
want your business front & center!
From Legislative breakfast meetings...to having a presence at the annual
Business Expo...to leveraging your exposure online...Military
Affairs...Events...Education...the list goes on and on...to 115 programs and events to be exact!
In our 5th year, the TRC has allowed us to develop effective and meaningful programs and has
allowed businesses to allocate their marketing funds for the entire year by selecting which areas
they are personally and professionally invested in.
Your Membership garners you ample opportunities to leverage
your business through face-to-face opportunities...presence on the
Chamber's website...MyChamberApp and much more!
This year’s TRC Chairman, Julie Daniels, has been a champion
for the TRC campaign since it first launched under the leadership
of David Perry, the Chamber’s first TRC Chairman. Since the
launch of the TRC, the Chamber has successfully increased the
quality of programming it offers to the business community and
the community at-large.
October 2016
Annual Economic Outlook Hot Topic Luncheon
On August 25th, over 125 Chamber members attended an insightful luncheon with esteemed
guests panelists who offered perspective on workforce from the lens of the Business
community, education, and local opportunities to partner.
The goal of the mini-grant program is to improve the quality of
learning by supporting projects that show promise of benefiting
students. All applications are reviewed by a panel of the Wayne
Education Network (WEN). Each proposal is evaluated based on
the following criteria:
Innovative and Educational Nature
Realistic Goal
Benefit to Students
Clarity
Reasonable Budget
Successful applicants receive funds for materials, equipment, and
other items necessary to carry out the proposed project. To date,
over $122,000 grants have been distributed to Wayne County
educators. The grants are available to all public and private
schools, teachers, media coordinators, guidance counselors and
teachers of home schooled children serving grades K-12. Grants
are made possible through the contributions of the Wayne
County area businesses and other school patrons at the Annual
Dancing Stars of Wayne County Fundraiser.
Completed applications must be submitted no later
than Monday, October 17, 2016.
Applications can be found on the website!
Let’s discuss how you can leverage your
brand & make meaningful connections!
What a great evening on
October 4th
at the Maxwell Farm
saying
‘Thank you’
to all elected
officials for their
dedicated service.
The 2017
‘Windows of
Wayne’
Publication
will debut at
the
Chamber’s
Annual
Banquet in
January!
Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor:
Goldsboro News Argus
You have access to an extensive library of e-learning training courses to learn new
skills, understand best practices in management, marketing, new technology, and stay
up-to-date with changed regulatory requirements at your fingertips on YOUR TIME!
The much anticipated End of Session Legislative Breakfast had a new twist this year! Instead of a Q & A format as
in year’s past, attendees heard a briefing from State Budget Director, Andrew Heath, followed by an open format
conversation with the State delegation on the most recent session’s accomplishments and what’s on the horizon for
the upcoming session.
Education dominated most of the conversation during the event. Transportation, infrastructure, and military were
also covered.
On July 31st, the WC Chamber of Commerce welcomed members of the NC Senate and
House of Representatives for the annual End of Session Legislative Update Breakfast.
Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor:
Housing Authority of the City of
Goldsboro
Chamber members were encouraged to express
their concerns and ideas with the delegation
throughout the year. The power of membership
comes in the leveraging of your voice of the
business community.
Sen. Don Davis Rep. Jimmy Dixon Rep. John Bell Rep. Larry Bell Sen. Louis Pate
Dir. Drew Heath Annual End of Session
Legislative Update Breakfast
Did you know?
Chamber Events
Thank you to Presenting Sponsor:
City of Goldsboro
October 20
Business After Hours
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hampton Inn
October 25
Chamber 101
8:30am - 9:30am
Chamber
October 27 Leading Wayne Leadership Luncheon 12-1:30pm Lane Tree Presenting Sponsor: Strickland Insurance Group
November 4 Dancing Stars of WC Paramount Theatre Super Star Sponsor: Wayne County Public Schools
November TBA 4th Qtr. Education Hot Topic 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lane Tree Presenting Sponsor: County of Wayne
November 17 Business After Hours 5:30pm - 7:00pm New Hope Gas
November 24 Chamber 101 8:30am - 9:30am Chamber
December TBA Past Presidents Fall Luncheon
December 3 Goldsboro Christmas Parade -4:00pm
December 8 Chamber Holiday Party 5:30pm - 7:00pm Chamber
Annual State of the
Military Briefing
The annual briefing held this month
welcomed 4th Fighter Wing Commander,
Col Christopher Sage, 916th Air Refueling
Wing Commander, Col Eric Jenkins and
the Chairman of Military Affairs
Committee, Dr. Scott LaFevers.
Community members were briefed on the
state of the base, issues of concern, and
achievements.
7th Annual Leadership Conference & Luncheon
Thursday, October 27th Lane Tree 12-1:30p.m.
RSVP: (919) 734-2241—$20 Members Attendees last year shared:
“I felt re-charged when I left and ready to take on challenges I face with my business”… “I am so grateful for the insight that the panelists shared!” … “Our team looks forward
to this every year!”…“Great insight from great leaders; this is a must attend event.”
Join us to learn who will be named this year’s Duke Energy & Citizenship and Service Award Winner!
Mrs. Crystal Gettys
Wayne County Development Alliance, President
Dr. Thomas A. Walker, Jr.
Wayne Community College, President
Dr. William de Araujo
Goldsboro Orthopedics, Physician
Mr. Scott Barnard
City of Goldsboro, Parks & Recreation Director
Something to ponder: If thoughts become words...words become action...and
actions become who you are...
Col Sage
Dr. LaFevers
Col Jenkins
Franklin Baking
Crown Screening
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1107 Goldsboro, NC 27533