FAQ
Do you have questions about the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce? You'll find answers to our most frequently asked questions in our list below. Simply click the question to jump to its answer.
If you need Raleigh-area tourism information, please visit the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau's website, or call them toll-free at 1.800.849.8499. The GRCVB is Raleigh's local tourism and convention authority. For general North Carolina information, visit the North Carolina Department of Commerce website or call 1.800.VisitNC (1.800.847.4862).
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What is the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce?
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle's largest business membership organization — made up of more than 2,400 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has represented the interests of the local business community since 1888.
The mission of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is to sustain and further develop a thriving economy and to enhance our community's quality of life. To achieve this, the Chamber divides its work into three main lines of business — each with an eye toward economic expansion and a better quality of life. In simple business terms, those three lines are product sales (Economic Development), product development (Government Affairs/Public Policy), and membership services (Membership Services and Small Business.)
Physical Address: 800 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address: PO Box 2978
Raleigh, NC 27602-2978
How much does it cost to join the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce?
The Chamber's Fair Share Investment Formula calculates each member's dues to correlate with the company's investment in the community, usually based on employment in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. For more information, call 919.664.7000 to be transferred to a membership development representative.
How do I join the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce?
Call 919.664.7000 to be transferred to a membership development representative.
How do I get to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce?
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is located at the corner of South Salisbury and Kindley streets in downtown Raleigh — near the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts and the Raleigh Convention Center. Click here for detailed directions and a map.
Can you give me information about starting a business?
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Small Business Resource Guide is available online.
You may also contact the North Carolina Department of Commerce Business ServiCenter at 919.715.2864 or 800.228.8443. The center answers your questions, assesses your needs, gets you the right information, and connects you with the people and agencies that can save you time and effort in starting a business in North Carolina — all free of charge.
How do I find out if a business is a Chamber member?
Please search our online business directory. You may search by business category, keyword, or company name. You may also call the Chamber at 919.664.7000.
Can I get a list of major employers and manufacturers in the area?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Center at 919.664.7007 or visit it online for an updated list of available publications.
What demographic information do you have available?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Center at 919.664.7007. We have an assortment of economic and demographic information available about the area. For more specific information, contact Casey Cronce at 919.664.7066.
How do I contact the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce?
Contact the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce at 919.836.1400
I would like to register a complaint about a business. How do I do so?
Contact the Better Business Bureau at 919.277.4222.
I am considering relocating to the area. Do you have any relocation information?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Center at 919.664.7007. We have relocation packages available for newcomers, businesses, and for retirees.
I am new to the area. Do you have a newcomer's package or something similar?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Center at 919.664.7007. We have several newcomer packages available.
I am looking for employment in the Raleigh area. What information is available?
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Store offers:
~ Newcomer/Employment Package (item #702)
~ Job Search Package (item #707)
You may also search our membership directory for Chamber-member employment agencies. In addition, our Chamber Board of Advisors members may have additional job opportunities.
I will be visiting the Raleigh area. What information do you have available?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.800.849.8499. For general North Carolina information, visit the North Carolina Department of Commerce website, or call 1.800.VisitNC (1.800.847.4862).
How can I get a map of the Raleigh area?
Contact the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Information Center at 919.664.7007. We have several maps and guides available.
How can I get a Raleigh-area phone directory?
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has a limited supply of Raleigh-area telephone directories. For a single free copy, stop by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce at 800 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Your telephone service provider can provide you additional information on how to obtain a directory.
Where can I get a North Carolina travel guide?
Visit the North Carolina Department of Commerce website, or call 1.800.VisitNC (1.800.847.4862).
What kind of activities/events are going on in the Greater Raleigh area?
A comprehensive list of events and activities in and around Raleigh is available by visiting the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Can you give me information about local hotels/accommodations?
Please contact one of our Chamber-member hotels/motels, or visit the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.
What is the weather forecast for the Raleigh area?
Contact the National Weather Service Forecast Office at 919.515.8225
(provides a 24 hour taped message about local weather that is updated throughout the day).
I'm looking for photos of Raleigh. Who do I contact?
Please contact one of our Chamber-member photographers for area photos, or contact the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.800.849.8499 to download digital images of Raleigh.
Which media serve the Raleigh area?
The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains an up-to-date list of Raleigh-area media.
