Events Calendar

The Chamber has several "big" events scheduled well in advance, however there are a number of networking opportunities, ribbon cuttings and meetings that arise regularly. All of these events can be found on our calendar. Please check back frequently to see how The Chamber is supporting Holly Springs business activities.

September, 2010

September 9

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5:30 - 7:30pm
Womble Park, 1201 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Please join us as we host our 6th Annual Member Appreciation Party. We will have plenty of great food from Bonefish Grill of Cary, drinks, music, childrens activities and door prizes as we say thank you to our members.  
This event is for members only and their immediate family.

Here are some of the activities planned for the kids:

  • Carolina Railhawks Inflatable Goal and their team mascot Swoops.
  • Carolina Hurricanes Slap Shot Booth and their team mascot Stormy.
  • 2 Inflatable Houses from Triangle Moonwalks, Inc.

Please RSVP to the Chamber by August 27.

If you would like to spotlight your business by providing a door prize, please contact the Chamber office.



September, 2010

September 15

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11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Bonefish Grill, 2060 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC 27513

Sponsored By:     
                      Progress Energy
                      Rodney's Custom Cut Sign Co., Inc.
                      S&A Cherokee
                      Salon Bedazzle by Ann Mary, Inc.

$30 per Chamber Member

Guest Speaker:  Billie Redmond, CEO, Coldwell Banker Commercial

Seating is limited. Must RSVP for this event by September 3, 2010.



September, 2010

The HS Chamber's Planning Conference
September 16 through September 17

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Holly Springs Chamber's Planning Conference
September 16 & 17, 2010

River Landing
111 River Village Place
Wallace, NC 28466

Registration fee: $149 for 2-day conference; $60 Golf fee for Friday afternoon

Online registration is closed.  Please call the Chamber directly at 567-1796 to register. 

We are still registering applicants for the Planning Conference, however there are no longer any hotel rooms available. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Four Oaks Bank
OFM, Inc. 
S&A Cherokee 
Salon Bedazzle
Wachovia Bank - A Wells Fargo Company

Additional sponsorship opportunites are still available for this event.

Plan on attending the Planning Conference to gain a better understanding of the HSCC goals and objectives for 2011 as well as have input into the 2011 Strategic Business Plan.  During the conference, we will set goals and objectives for the five divisions of the chamber:  Business Service, Education, Government Relations, Membership Development & Member Service.

The conference has a full schedule of business leaders speaking on strategic planning, business development, collaborative partnerships, and the Chambers' role in education, health care and transportation.

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to transform the HSCC towards being the Voice of the Business Community.  You will also enjoy lively conversation with local and state business leaders, elected officials, and help formulate the 2011 Business Plan for the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.

 

For more information click here.


September, 2010

Ribbon Cutting - Firestone Complete Auto Care
September 17

11:00 a.m.

Firestone Complete Auto Care
7200 GB Alford Highway
Holly Springs, NC 27540

All Chamber Members are invited to join us in welcoming to the community our newest member, Firestone Complete Auto Care in Holly Springs.  Mark your calendars and please plan on attending at 11:00 a.m. and showing your support!

RSVP's not required.

 

 



September, 2010

Ribbon Cutting - Peak Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic
September 23

11:30 a.m. - 12:30pm

Peak Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic (In the South Park Shopping Center near Harris Teeter)
216 Village Walk Drive
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Peak Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic has opened a new location in Holly Springs, and would like all Chamber members to join them for a healthy lunch and a ribbon cutting ceremony!  Meet Dr. Sam Blackwell, board certified bariatric physician and his staff at our newest location at 216 Village Walk Drive at Highway 55 and Avent Ferry Road.

Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic offers a comprehensive approach to safe, long-term weight loss with a variety of programs designed specifically for you. Each custom program includes supervision, consultation and program management by our professional staff including registered dieticians, behavioral therapists, and our board certified bariatric physician Dr. Sam Blackwell. For more information on our Apex location or the new Holly Springs Clinic, visit www.peaknutritionandweightloss.com.

 



September, 2010

Fall Golf Classic
September 27

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10:00am Tee Time

Bentwinds Country Club
6536 Dornoch Place
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

$350 per foursome
$100 per individual player

Thank you to Crescent State Bank for sponsoring this event!

We realize times are still tight.  That is why we dropped the price instead of dropping this great networking program.  This popular event is an enjoyable way to help raise funds to support Chamber services and programs.

Must register by September 20, 2010!

http://www.hollyspringschamber.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/register.detail/eventID/4/index.htm

 



October, 2010

Breakfast Eye Opener
October 5

8:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Phillip Passey & Bob Volpe with Edward Jones Investments
Held at: Java Divine Italian Cafe, 128 Bass Lake Road, Holly Spring, NC 27540
Guest Speaker: Holly Springs School Principals

Join us this morning for coffee and muffins with fellow Chamber Members. Please feel free to invite someone you do business with.

Member Benefits:
-Networking with other members that leads to relationship building
-Opportunity to build your referral base
-Opportunity to discuss and share ideas with other business members
-Educational programs featuring local speakers that focus on personal/professional development
-Create awareness for your business
-Showcase your product or service by donating a door prize or sponsoring an event.

 



October, 2010

October 26

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8am - 9:30am

Devils Ridge Golf Club
5107 Linksland Drive
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Regional Transit Forum

This forum will help the business community gain a better understanding of innovated initiative to help address transportation issues.

Be part of the conversation that will give you access to information that helps the business community become engaged in economic development and quality of life issues.

Speakers:
-David Cooke, Wake County Manager
-David King, Triangle Transit Authority
-Joe Milazzo, Regional Transportation Alliance

RSVP by October 19, 2010. 
Breakfast will be served.



October, 2010

October 30

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Saturday, October 30, 2010
10am - 4pm
Held at Womble Park, Across from 301 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Applications are now being accepted for this year's Business Expo at HollyFest!

Fee is $75 for Chamber members; $125 for non chamber members who represent another company (i.e. Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay) and $325 for all other non Chamber members.

Members of the Holly Springs Chamber are invited to this one-day community festival. Take the opportunity to introduce your products and services to over 5,000 HollyFest attendees. You may choose to distribute coupons, literature or promotional materials to encourage future business.

For more information click here.


November, 2010

Breakfast Eye Opener
November 2

8:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Lisa Higginbotham with 5Star Awards.
Held at: Java Divine Italian Cafe, 128 Bass Lake Road, Holly Spring, NC 27540
Guest Speaker: Charles Archer, Associate Director, NC League of Municipalities

Join us this morning for coffee and muffins with fellow Chamber Members. Please feel free to invite someone you do business with.

Member Benefits:
-Networking with other members that leads to relationship building
-Opportunity to build your referral base
-Opportunity to discuss and share ideas with other business members
-Educational programs featuring local speakers that focus on personal/professional development
-Create awareness for your business
-Showcase your product or service by donating a door prize or sponsoring an event.

For more information click here.


December, 2010

Breakfast Eye Opener - Primrose's Second and Brand New Location
December 7

8:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Rhonda and Elliott Blades with Primrose Schools.
Held at: Primrose School at Holly Grove, 1530 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Spring, NC 27540.

Join us this morning for coffee and muffins with fellow Chamber Members and visit Rhonda and Elliott Blades new Primrose School location on Avent Ferry Road.  We encourage you to show your support and visiting their new facility.  Please feel free to invite someone you do business with.

Member Benefits:
-Networking with other members that leads to relationship building
-Opportunity to build your referral base
-Opportunity to discuss and share ideas with other business members
-Educational programs featuring local speakers that focus on personal/professional development
-Create awareness for your business
-Showcase your product or service by donating a door prize or sponsoring an event.



December, 2010

Economic Forecast
December 16, Holly Springs NC

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8am - 10am
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC

Presented by:
Wachovia Bank a Wells Fargo Company
Apex Chamber of Commerce
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce &

Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce

Included in this program is a look at local, regional, and general economic trends & conditions, along with predictions for the coming year.  This program is an excellent opportunity for business professionals at any level to hear & learn about these economic trends for 2011.

Mark Vitner, Director and Senior Economist with Wachovia Bank will be the featured speaker. Mark will provide a detailed analysis of local and state economic conditions. Mark is a frequent guest on CNBC, CNN and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and USA Today.

Testimonial:
     "I cannot begin to say how important and informative this program is for Holly Springs and all of Western Wake County.  Mark's presentation gives very good insight on issues such as employment, jobs, housing and population growth locally, regionally and nationally. Besides hearing Mark's insight on the overall economic big picture, this is a great networking format with all the different big picture minded business leaders in attendance." 
John Powell, Powell Properties Inc./KW Commercial

Program Cost HSCC Members Only Program
$10 per employee for Chamber Members
Payment must be made before December 2, 2010
Registration will not be accepted the day of the program
Register with the HSCC by going online at www.hollyspringschamber.org

Forum Agenda

8:00am - 8:30am Networking and Refreshments
8:30am - 9:30am Presentation
9:30am - 10:00am Questions and Answers

For more information click here.


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