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UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS
Learn what local purchasing agents need – June 10
Network and learn about local businesses – June 10
Understand the benefits of association involvement – June 12
Learn about employee background screening – June 19
Learn and share with other working mothers – June 24
Network with Triangle Chamber members – June 30
Receive shipping discounts at DHL
Nominate the Best Places to Work
Spotlight your business at Convention Center's grand opening
For additional Chamber programs and events, visit raleighchamber.org.
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Meet the Purchasers – June 10
Meet with purchasing agents from large companies and governmental agencies. Learn what they buy locally and about their bidding and purchasing procedures. Join City of Raleigh; Cree, Inc. and Red Hat Inc. for this marketing and direct sales event for business owners, sales and marketing professionals, and business development staff. |
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Business After Hours – June 10
Join the Chamber and Fifth Third Bank (formerly First Charter), a leader in business banking and a premier source of merchant processing services, on June 10. Enjoy complimentary food and drink, and win one of several great door prizes. |
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North AM Network: Association Involvemen – June 12
Join other Chamber members on June 12 to learn about the various associations in the state and the benefits of being involved in an association. Gain an understanding of how to receive the greatest return on investment from your involvement in an association. |
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Working Mother's Luncheon – June 24
Experience a "Mom's Day Out" on June 24 with other working mothers for interactive roundtables where mothers—from a variety of businesses, with children of various ages—come together to seek guidance from one another. During this event, working mothers can exchange practical ideas and advice to help balance their work/life experiences in an informal "brainstorming" atmosphere. |
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Triangle Chambers Networking Event – June 30
Join area Chamber of Commerce members on June 30 at the First Annual USA Baseball “Extra Innings” Triangle Chamber Networking Event, for the USA Baseball National Team vs. the Chinese Taipei National Team. Chamber members and their families are admitted for free. Chamber members will also enjoy free food and beverages and discounts in the USA Baseball store. Get autographs from players and coaches, and check out autographed and game-used sports memorabilia. Visit www.usabaseball.com for more information and to register for the event. |
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Receive Shipping Discounts at DHL
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce offers shipping discounts through the DHL Partner Savings Program as one of its member benefits. You can take advantage of discounts up to 25 percent when you ship with DHL Express on next day, 2nd day, ground, international and prepaid SHIPREADY™ services. Take a moment to complete a survey so DHL can better gauge your shipping needs. The survey should take no more than a minute of your time. |
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Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Nominations
The Triangle Business Journal invites your company to participate in the annual Best Places to Work competition. The competition judges strategic measures such as team effectiveness, retention, employee alignment with company goals, and more. Your company qualifies if you have at least 10 employees and have operations in the Triangle area. Nominate your company online by June 13. |
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Spotlight Your Business at Grand Opening
Now is your chance to sponsor the Sept. 5-6 Raleigh Convention Center Grand Opening and Raleigh Wide Open III street party. With 100,000 people expected at the celebration, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spotlight your business and contribute to Raleigh's history ... and future. Additional information is available online, or call Doug Grissom or Yolanda Bobbitt at the Raleigh Convention Center at 919.831.6011. |
For additional Chamber programs and events, visit raleighchamber.org.
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The Chamber chose Corporate Express as its preferred office supply vendor. Corporate Express has a great program with aggressive pricing, free next-day delivery, no minimum orders, and best-in-class service professionals. Register online or contact Jeff Gerald at 919.325.0264 with questions. |
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