Posts Tagged ‘Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for R.J. Leeper Construction, LLC
Wilmington, N.C.—The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for R.J. Leeper Construction located at 890 South Kerr Avenue, Suite 250 Wilmington, NC 28403 on Thursday, May 27, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. R.J. Leeper Construction, LLC was founded in 1993 by former Charlotte City Councilman Ron Leeper and has…
Read MorePresident & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Tom Barkin to be guest speaker at the next Wilmington Chamber Public Policy meeting
Wilmington, N.C. — The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce recently announced Tom Barkin as their guest speaker at the monthly Public Policy Committee meeting on May 25 from 8:00 – 9:15 am. Tom Barkin is the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, where he is responsible for monetary policy, bank supervision, payment services, and…
Read MoreLaura Primavera joins the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce as Director of Programs and Initiatives
Wilmington, N.C. — Laura Primavera will be joining the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce as the new Director of Programs and Initiatives on May 3, 2021. Laura will report directly to Wilmington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Natalie English. Her job responsibilities include managing all of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s events, the chamber’s councils, and…
Read MoreWilmington Chamber of Commerce recognizes winners of the Duke Energy Lifetime Achievement in Business Award and Corning STEM Educators of the Year Award at their 154th Annual Meeting
WILMINGTON – The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing Robert S. Rippy, owner of Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park as the 2021 recipient of the Duke Energy Lifetime Achievement in Business Award at their 154th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 25. The Duke Energy Lifetime Achievement in Business Award recognizes a local business leader who best…
Read MoreWilmington Chamber of Commerce and BASE express support for in-person instruction in New Hanover County Schools
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Earlier today, leadership from the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and Building a Sound Economy (BASE) submitted the following letter to the New Hanover County School Board members and Superintendent, Dr. Charles Foust. Members of the Board of Education, On behalf of Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) and the Wilmington Chamber…
Read MoreWilmington Chamber of Commerce Announces Legislative Agenda for 2021
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce released its 2021 Public Policy Agenda outlining the Chamber’s legislative priorities on issues important to businesses and the advancement of the Cape Fear region. The Public Policy Agenda, approved by the Chamber’s 24-member Board of Directors, is established annually by the Public Policy Committee, which is…
Read MoreWilmington Chamber Names Board Leadership and Announces Three New Board of Directors for 2021
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Today, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce announced a new board chair, treasurer, and three new members of the board of directors for 2021. The new officers and directors begin one-year terms on January 1, 2021. Michele Holbrook of Corning is the new board chair. Holbrook joined the Wilmington Chamber Board in 2015. “I’m…
Read MoreThrifty Office Furniture Expands Presence in Cape Fear Region
Wilmington, N.C. — Thrifty Office Furniture has expanded, doubling the size of its Wilmington location, 5101 Dunlead Ct, #109, Wilmington. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the growth, December 16, 2020, at 2 pm. Thrifty Office Furniture specializes in keeping things simple, so doing business with them easy. The dedicated…
Read MoreWilmington Chamber of Commerce receives grant from The Duke Energy Foundation for talent
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce team, through the Cape Fear Future Foundation, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support implementation of talent and workforce development programs that will address the most pressing skills gaps in our community. “A skilled and ready workforce is vital to our…
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