The Greater Raleigh Chamber provides experiences, events, and resources for new, emerging, and established businesses that create profitability for members and build community leadership.
Chamber members who would like additional exposure have numerous opportunities to sponsor Chamber events. Detailed information is available in our Sponsorship Opportunities booklet.
Chamber members who would like additional exposure have numerous opportunities to sponsor Chamber events. Detailed information is available in our Sponsorship Opportunities booklet.
Business Development Programming
Delivering events and initiatives that create connections with prospective customers.
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with other professionals in the community, learn from industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of our region.
Business After Hours
The premier networking event for local professionals, Business After Hours provides sponsors with the opportunity to meet potential customers and vendors. Those who attend make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, and find ways to grow their businesses.
Golf Tournament
With more than 300 golfers playing simultaneously on three courses, this annual golf tournament is one of the best places to connect with the Triangle’s top business decision-makers.
Launch
Launch kicks off our business year predicting trends in key topic areas including national and local economy information, local commercial real estate, and the local business economy landscape. Get the momentum rolling, reconnect with colleagues, and make new connections.
Networking 101
Networking is an essential part of business development. These quarterly one-hour seminars, presented by local experts, deliver ideas and tips on developing business relationships. They will also share how to follow up after the initial meeting
Triangle Small Business Week
The Triangle celebration of Small Business Week features multiple events presented by chambers of commerce, other nonprofits across the region, and local small businesses.
Our Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with other professionals in the community, learn from industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of our region.
Business After Hours
The premier networking event for local professionals, Business After Hours provides sponsors with the opportunity to meet potential customers and vendors. Those who attend make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, and find ways to grow their businesses.
Golf Tournament
With more than 300 golfers playing simultaneously on three courses, this annual golf tournament is one of the best places to connect with the Triangle’s top business decision-makers.
Launch
Launch kicks off our business year predicting trends in key topic areas including national and local economy information, local commercial real estate, and the local business economy landscape. Get the momentum rolling, reconnect with colleagues, and make new connections.
Networking 101
Networking is an essential part of business development. These quarterly one-hour seminars, presented by local experts, deliver ideas and tips on developing business relationships. They will also share how to follow up after the initial meeting
Triangle Small Business Week
The Triangle celebration of Small Business Week features multiple events presented by chambers of commerce, other nonprofits across the region, and local small businesses.
Leadership Development/Talent
Events to develop future business and community leaders and support talent attraction.
Annual Leadership Conference
The Annual Leadership Conference brings together the Triangle’s business leaders, elected and appointed officials, and community leaders to help your company accelerate growth. Collaborate with peers to discuss and learn best practices. Examine business trends, policy issues, and strategies in employee development, company culture, and community leadership.
Chamber Professional Women's Luncheon
A quarterly luncheon series featuring dedicated networking time coupled with noted speakers for entry to C-level professionals and developing leaders. Program topics range from various adversities and situations women encounter in the workplace and their career as well as highly motivational and inspirational professional development sessions.
Coffee with Leaders
Small businesses owners and managers of enterprises with fewer than 50 employees hear from leaders in our community about their experiences leading businesses and their support of the small business community in this casual event series.
C-Suite Perspectives
Gain leadership insight from top local executives who build corporations and strengthen communities. What lessons did these leaders discover early in their careers that still hold true today? What drives them to excel and push their goals further? Apply what they have learned to your own professional development.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders connects promising professionals with seven or more years of experience with six of the area’s most successful business leaders in unique small group sessions.
Leadership Raleigh
Celebrating more than 54 years of developing leaders, Leadership Raleigh is one of the oldest sustained community leadership programs in the nation.
Women’s Leadership Conference
The Greater Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference accelerates leadership development for women. The conference provides women with the knowledge and skills needed to have a greater impact and broader influence within their organizations.
Young Professionals Network Events
Quarterly programs that showcase important business issues, semi-annual community involvement events that highlight local non-profits, and networking socials at local hot spots where members can make business contacts in a relaxed setting.
The Annual Leadership Conference brings together the Triangle’s business leaders, elected and appointed officials, and community leaders to help your company accelerate growth. Collaborate with peers to discuss and learn best practices. Examine business trends, policy issues, and strategies in employee development, company culture, and community leadership.
Chamber Professional Women's Luncheon
A quarterly luncheon series featuring dedicated networking time coupled with noted speakers for entry to C-level professionals and developing leaders. Program topics range from various adversities and situations women encounter in the workplace and their career as well as highly motivational and inspirational professional development sessions.
Coffee with Leaders
Small businesses owners and managers of enterprises with fewer than 50 employees hear from leaders in our community about their experiences leading businesses and their support of the small business community in this casual event series.
C-Suite Perspectives
Gain leadership insight from top local executives who build corporations and strengthen communities. What lessons did these leaders discover early in their careers that still hold true today? What drives them to excel and push their goals further? Apply what they have learned to your own professional development.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders connects promising professionals with seven or more years of experience with six of the area’s most successful business leaders in unique small group sessions.
Leadership Raleigh
Celebrating more than 54 years of developing leaders, Leadership Raleigh is one of the oldest sustained community leadership programs in the nation.
Women’s Leadership Conference
The Greater Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference accelerates leadership development for women. The conference provides women with the knowledge and skills needed to have a greater impact and broader influence within their organizations.
Young Professionals Network Events
Quarterly programs that showcase important business issues, semi-annual community involvement events that highlight local non-profits, and networking socials at local hot spots where members can make business contacts in a relaxed setting.
Government Affairs
Events to connect members with elected officials and support business-friendly regulation and legislation.
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Meet the newly elected mayor and city council members for Raleigh. Each will discuss their key issues and priorities for their upcoming terms in office and how the business community can support their goals. Also invited are the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the Wake County Board of Education to share their goals and priorities in a panel-style discussion.
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
This event provides an opportunity for the business community to show appreciation for those who risk their lives to save others. Our program includes a keynote presentation and awards to heroes from each department for outstanding service in the previous year. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, a nonprofit that provides financial help for the spouses and children of local first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Healthcare Summit
The Triangle is at the heart of the changing healthcare ecosystem with our esteemed universities, local hospitals, and innovation at Research Triangle Park. Experts will share the future of healthcare related technologies and the unique challenges and opportunities that they present to our growing region.
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Our annual Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference brings business, government, and community leaders from Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle region together with their counterparts to learn from another market and share ideas. Attendees will find out more about Wake County policy issues, benchmark a comparable community against ours, and enjoy high-level networking with other attendees.
State of City, County, and Schools
At this annual luncheon, you will hear updates on priorities and policies from the following representatives: Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, Mayor of the City of Raleigh, and Chair of the Wake County Board of Education. This event offers members and the business community a unique opportunity to meet and interact with local elected and appointed officials and network with community leaders and business professionals.
Meet the newly elected mayor and city council members for Raleigh. Each will discuss their key issues and priorities for their upcoming terms in office and how the business community can support their goals. Also invited are the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the Wake County Board of Education to share their goals and priorities in a panel-style discussion.
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
This event provides an opportunity for the business community to show appreciation for those who risk their lives to save others. Our program includes a keynote presentation and awards to heroes from each department for outstanding service in the previous year. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit The 200 Club of Wake County, a nonprofit that provides financial help for the spouses and children of local first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Healthcare Summit
The Triangle is at the heart of the changing healthcare ecosystem with our esteemed universities, local hospitals, and innovation at Research Triangle Park. Experts will share the future of healthcare related technologies and the unique challenges and opportunities that they present to our growing region.
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Our annual Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference brings business, government, and community leaders from Raleigh, Wake County, and the Research Triangle region together with their counterparts to learn from another market and share ideas. Attendees will find out more about Wake County policy issues, benchmark a comparable community against ours, and enjoy high-level networking with other attendees.
State of City, County, and Schools
At this annual luncheon, you will hear updates on priorities and policies from the following representatives: Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, Mayor of the City of Raleigh, and Chair of the Wake County Board of Education. This event offers members and the business community a unique opportunity to meet and interact with local elected and appointed officials and network with community leaders and business professionals.
Transportation
The Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA) hosts events to bring the regional business community and public-sector partners together on key issues.
RTA Annual Meeting: State of Mobility
At the annual meeting of the metropolitan Triangle’s regional business leadership group on transportation, members of the business community will join regional and statewide leaders in transportation and government to explore new and innovative ways to fund and advance mobility infrastructure in North Carolina.
RTA Transportation Brunch
Join more than 300 regional leaders for the annual summer meeting of the metropolitan Triangle’s regional business leadership group on transportation.
RTA Leadership Tours
RTA tours unite business, elected, and transportation leaders from across the Triangle to learn about innovative mobility solutions from a peer market. The visit draws regional leaders to new locations for this high-impact opportunity to introduce new transportation practices that support our regional economy.
RTA General Membership Meetings
The regional business community hosts General Membership meetings as a way to connect members together and learn about key issues in North Carolina as well as potential solutions.
At the annual meeting of the metropolitan Triangle’s regional business leadership group on transportation, members of the business community will join regional and statewide leaders in transportation and government to explore new and innovative ways to fund and advance mobility infrastructure in North Carolina.
RTA Transportation Brunch
Join more than 300 regional leaders for the annual summer meeting of the metropolitan Triangle’s regional business leadership group on transportation.
RTA Leadership Tours
RTA tours unite business, elected, and transportation leaders from across the Triangle to learn about innovative mobility solutions from a peer market. The visit draws regional leaders to new locations for this high-impact opportunity to introduce new transportation practices that support our regional economy.
RTA General Membership Meetings
The regional business community hosts General Membership meetings as a way to connect members together and learn about key issues in North Carolina as well as potential solutions.
Economic Development & Workplace Diversity
Wake County Economic Development and the Triangle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Alliance host events aimed at fostering economic growth and cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive business environment.
Courageous Conversation
Presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance and the Raleigh Chamber, this series of facilitated seminars provides opportunities for attendees to learn history, share experiences, and develop pathways of understanding to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
DEI Conference
This annual conference, presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance, a program of the Raleigh Chamber, provides tools to support the DEI journey in your organization, your personal practices, and the greater community. The conference analyzes how to create, promote, and sustain DEI in the workplace. This conference features a series of panels, breakout sessions led by experts, and opportunities to learn, build, and connect with a DEI lens.
Economic Development Annual Meeting
We consider Raleigh and Wake County to be a community of “what’s next.” From rapid growth, to attracting top talent, to cutting-edge innovations, to welcoming new companies, this community is making bold decisions to prepare for a brighter future. Each year, Wake County Economic Development and the Raleigh Chamber host the Economic Development Annual Meeting to convene industry experts and thought leaders as we endeavor to answer the question, “what’s next” for our community.
Innovate Raleigh Summit
This annual event convenes a diverse group of energetic entrepreneurs, dynamic business leaders, and engaged citizens from across our region. The event highlights inspiring and empowering stories while exploring the vision for the future of our community and creative, innovative ways to meet our region’s challenges.
Sustainability Conference
Join regional business executives, elected officials, and community leaders for an important conversation focused on sustainability for the Triangle region. This conference will highlight sustainable practices, resources, and collaborations to create an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future for Raleigh and the region.
We Connect
Enjoy the opportunity to convene at an inclusive business networking meetup to support and celebrate our diverse workforce (e.g. people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, people with disabilities), presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance, the Raleigh Chamber, and other partners.
Presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance and the Raleigh Chamber, this series of facilitated seminars provides opportunities for attendees to learn history, share experiences, and develop pathways of understanding to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
DEI Conference
This annual conference, presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance, a program of the Raleigh Chamber, provides tools to support the DEI journey in your organization, your personal practices, and the greater community. The conference analyzes how to create, promote, and sustain DEI in the workplace. This conference features a series of panels, breakout sessions led by experts, and opportunities to learn, build, and connect with a DEI lens.
Economic Development Annual Meeting
We consider Raleigh and Wake County to be a community of “what’s next.” From rapid growth, to attracting top talent, to cutting-edge innovations, to welcoming new companies, this community is making bold decisions to prepare for a brighter future. Each year, Wake County Economic Development and the Raleigh Chamber host the Economic Development Annual Meeting to convene industry experts and thought leaders as we endeavor to answer the question, “what’s next” for our community.
Innovate Raleigh Summit
This annual event convenes a diverse group of energetic entrepreneurs, dynamic business leaders, and engaged citizens from across our region. The event highlights inspiring and empowering stories while exploring the vision for the future of our community and creative, innovative ways to meet our region’s challenges.
Sustainability Conference
Join regional business executives, elected officials, and community leaders for an important conversation focused on sustainability for the Triangle region. This conference will highlight sustainable practices, resources, and collaborations to create an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future for Raleigh and the region.
We Connect
Enjoy the opportunity to convene at an inclusive business networking meetup to support and celebrate our diverse workforce (e.g. people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, people with disabilities), presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance, the Raleigh Chamber, and other partners.