Cary Chamber of Commerce

This month we were lucky to hear from Lisa Finaldi, a Community Engagement Leader at the NC Early Childhood Foundation! She shared many insights about the Foundation and its goal of creating a future-ready workforce through state-level work to ensure children have a strong foundation. We learned the role you can play as an individual and the role employers can play by supporting parents and caregivers to meet their job and family responsibilities. Thanks to our sponsors who continue to support us! Presented by TowneBank Silver Sponsors: MetLife, SearStone Retirement Community, The Templeton of Cary, & WakeMed Desert Sponsor: Wallaby Windows We look forward to hosting December's Luncheon with Michelle Schaefer-Old of the DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA! https://lnkd.in/g4MXQYFz

Leadership Cary class of 2024-2025 had their first session yesterday! ?? They focused on team building and goal setting. The day started here at the Chamber with Barry Mitsch of The Pyramid Resource Group, Inc., to set goals for the year and learn about leadership skills to use throughout each session. The class headed to Bond Park for an afternoon of team building! Thank you to WakeMed, Town of Cary, ABB, and Dorcas Ministries for sponsoring Leadership Cary! We are so excited for this year's new class! Next up, Nonprofit Day!

Join us and the local business community as we express our appreciation to those who work to keep our family, friends, and community safe at our First Responders Breakfast on December 4th.?We will be honoring members of the Cary Fire Department, Cary Area EMS, Cary Police Department, Wake County Sheriff's Office, and our US Military for all that they do for our community and country.?Please join us as we take a moment to celebrate these brave men & women. This year we are honored to have keynote speaker, Lewis Merletti, Director (Ret.), United States Secret Service. For more information and to register please follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/eXaYvep3

PSA: An information session for LaunchCary is coming up on December 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm ?? This program is hosted by Cary Chamber of Commerce and it's designed specifically for local entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking for mentorship and an opportunity to deep dive on their business ?? I participated in LaunchCary last year, and highly recommend it. Not only did I learn a lot about creating a sustainable business, but I also met so many amazing people in our community who were going through similar business challenges Learn more about the program and reserve your spot here:

What a wonderful day! We were lucky to host our first annual Women's?Leadership Conference at MetLife. The day was filled with energy from inspiring speakers, and a room full of women?eager to reignite?their passion and purpose. Attendees came together to learn about self-growth, leadership skills, and even style, and how they can implement these ideas into their everyday lives. The day wouldn't have been possible without you our sponsor, speakers, & planning committee! Gold Sponsors:?Hummingbird Creative Group, Triangle Business Journal, NorthView Construction, & NorthView Partners, LLC. Silver Sponsors:?Excel Body Fitness, F.N.B. Corporation, HomeTrust Bank, Red Bird Preconstruction Services, & TowneBank Lunch Sponsors:?Cardinal Points Imaging of the Carolinas, Dogwood State Bank, Fidelity Investments, & Ward Family Law Group Coffee Sponsors:?Conduit for Change, LLC, Charles Ashley Mann, DDS & Associates, First Bank (FBNC), Hines, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North Carolina State University Continuing & Lifelong Education, StyleFinder Inc., Wallaby Windows & North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC Speakers:?Denise Shird Bennett, Annelies M. Gentile, MA, PCC, Kim Landrus, Anna Lynch, PE, Dionne "DG" McGee - R.O.A.R CEO-Speaker-Author Project/Program Management Firm, Mary Michele Nidiffer, & Keynote Speaker ? Marcey Rader, CSP? Planning Committee: Grace Miller, Liz Rossilli, Wendy Coulter, Nalini Motha, Dr. Rebecca Corbin, Elizabeth Cantino, Amanda Frystock Ronan, Kelcey Ashworth, Lauren Chappell, Hattie Altmann The day left us feeling beyond grateful for our community of women leaders who continue to lift each other and shine!

? Rise & Shine with Ted Abernathy ? Thank you Ted for sharing your insights with us this morning! It is always a pleasure to hear how Cary, North Carolina, and the country as a whole have been affected by economics over the years and your outlook on what is to come. Cary continues to rank highly among many categories, keeping us strong! Thank you to our sponsors who make events like this one possible, First Bank (FBNC) & Truist.

Election Day is finally here! If you haven't voted yet, remember to head to the polls and Vote Yes on the 2024 Cary Bond Referendum. A vote in favor of the Bond will help enhance Cary’s quality of life and drive economic growth through critical improvements in parks, recreation, sports facilities and housing. Be a part of our investment into a brighter future for Cary. #CaryBond #ElectionDay #ParksAndRecreation #Housing #Cary #VoteYes

With Election Day upon us tomorrow, please remember to Vote Yes on the 2024 Cary Bond Referendum Parks & Recreation and Housing. Your support is vital in propelling the Town of Cary forward. The proposed Bonds will allow us to create new jobs, develop new parks and greenspaces, and provide support for our community. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ezXKAxnr #CaryBond #Vote #ParksAndRecreation #Housing #CaryNC

Light reading for your Saturday: Check out this article in Cary Magazine to see how our town has benefitted and grown thanks to citizens passing bonds over the past century. https://bit.ly/4hve6Fo #CaryBond #ParksAndRecreation #Housing #TownOfCary

Do you love pickleball or have you been wanting to try it out? By voting yes on the 2024 Cary Bond Referendum Parks & Recreation and Housing, you’ll help us create 25-30 new pickleball courts! This investment into our community will allow Cary to host more pickleball tournaments, generating additional revenue and creating new jobs. #CaryBond #Recreation #Pickleball #VoteYes