Last Call Before Football
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Before kickoff comes the event everyone will be talking about. Join us for Carolina Club's biggest membership event. LAST CALL BEFORE FOOTBALL: Get Drafted Into Membership Join us for a FREE unforgettable evening at The Carolina Club as we transform ...
AI in Action for Small Business Owners
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join The Chamber for a high-impact seminar with seasoned business counselors from the Small Business and Technology Development Center  (SBTDC). They have helped hundreds of small- and mid-sized businesses across North Carolina ...
CHYP + Black Business Alliance Networking Social hosted by Little Gem
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for this Chapel Hill Young Professionals Social where we'll enjoy delicious drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and great company.
August Grounds for Connection
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for connection, community and coffee at our Business Before Hours @ The Junction . Mingle with fellow Chamber members, enjoy complimentary coffee, and take advantage of this relaxed setting to catch up with old friends and make new ...
Ribbon Cutting - Onelife Fitness
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Onelife Fitness Durham-Chapel Hill is now open in the Paterson Place Shopping Center! Experience 58,000 square feet of premium full-service fitness, elevated spaces, best-in-class amenities, and a welcoming community. Whether you're just starting ...
Leadership 2026: Session 6
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 6: The University and Health Care Systems – September 10th Participants will explore the role that our university and health care systems play in shaping the economic, social, and civic life of the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. ...
Milestone Celebration - Wild Visions Coaching
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wild Visions Coaching is pleased to announce our 5th Anniversary Community Celebration. You're invited to join your host, Anne Amis, for light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and a fun creative project. The event will take place at My Muses Card ...
Ribbon Cutting - University Place
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us Wednesday, September 16th at 4:00 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of Chapel Hill's first Entertainment District with a ribbon-cutting at University Place. Our motto, "Sip. Stroll. Socialize.," captures what this new district is all about: ...
Business After Hours hosted by The Lumina Theatre
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of connection and community at our August Business After Hours, hosted at the beautiful Rizzo Center. Mingle with fellow Chamber members, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, and take advantage of this relaxed setting to catch up
September Black Business Alliance Leadership Council Meeting
The Black Business Alliance of Chapel Hill-Carrboro is governed by a 9-member Leadership Council and supported by a dynamite staff and dozens of volunteers. Together with more than 150 member enterprises, the Alliance delivers on its mission to ...
New Member Coffee with Aaron Nelson, Chamber President & CEO
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
New Chamber Members or anyone interested in learning more about membership are invited to join us for coffee with Aaron Nelson, President & CEO of The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro. You and a few fellow Chamber members will ...
September Grounds for Connection
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for connection, community and coffee at our Business Before Hours @ The Junction . Mingle with fellow Chamber members, enjoy complimentary coffee, and take advantage of this relaxed setting to catch up with old friends and make new ...
Leadership 2026: Session 7
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 7: Economic and Community Development – October 8th This session explores how communities intentionally foster economic growth while creating vibrant, inclusive places where people and businesses can thrive. Participants will learn about the ...
Nonprofit Executives Lunch & Learn
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
This monthly meeting is tailored specifically for top executives in our local nonprofit community. Our goals for this time together will include networking, problem solving, and briefings on issues of mutual interest. This month's discussion ...
CHYP October Networking Social hosted by Say it with Glass
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for this Chapel Hill Young Professionals Social where we'll enjoy delicious drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and great company.
October Black Business Alliance Leadership Council Meeting
The Black Business Alliance of Chapel Hill-Carrboro is governed by a 9-member Leadership Council and supported by a dynamite staff and dozens of volunteers. Together with more than 150 member enterprises, the Alliance delivers on its mission to ...
Leadership 2026: Session 8
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 8: Education and Workforce Development – October 29th Participants will explore the local education and workforce development ecosystem and how schools, higher education institutions, employers, and community partners prepare people for ...
October Grounds for Connection
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for connection, community and coffee at our Business Before Hours @ The Junction . Mingle with fellow Chamber members, enjoy complimentary coffee, and take advantage of this relaxed setting to catch up with old friends and make new ...
Policy on Tap
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Policy on Tap, presented by Allen Stahl & Kilbourne, is the Chamber's discussion series at the intersection of business and government.
Leadership 2026: Session 9
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 9: Public Safety and Community Resiliency – November 12th This session provides an inside look at the people, systems, and partnerships responsible for keeping our communities safe and prepared. Participants will engage with public safety ...
November Black Business Alliance Leadership Council Meeting
The Black Business Alliance of Chapel Hill-Carrboro is governed by a 9-member Leadership Council and supported by a dynamite staff and dozens of volunteers. Together with more than 150 member enterprises, the Alliance delivers on its mission to ...
CHYP December Networking Social hosted by The Rizzo Center
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for this Chapel Hill Young Professionals Social where we'll enjoy delicious drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and great company.
End of Year Grounds for Connection
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for connection, community and coffee at our Business Before Hours @ The Junction . Mingle with fellow Chamber members, enjoy complimentary coffee, and take advantage of this relaxed setting to catch up with old friends and make new ...
Nonprofit Executives Lunch & Learn
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
This monthly meeting is tailored specifically for top executives in our local nonprofit community. Our goals for this time together will include networking, problem solving, and briefings on issues of mutual interest. This month's discussion ...
December Black Business Alliance Leadership Council Meeting
The Black Business Alliance of Chapel Hill-Carrboro is governed by a 9-member Leadership Council and supported by a dynamite staff and dozens of volunteers. Together with more than 150 member enterprises, the Alliance delivers on its mission to ...
Programs and Networks
Policy on Tap Series
Policy conversations over beer and appetizers at Bru's Public House
Advocacy
This series of quarterly forums connects Chamber members with influential guest speakers who address timely topics for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and share critical insights related to the economy; economic, workforce, and community development; local elections; and policy and legislative matters that matter to the local business community.
Chapel Hill Young Professionals
Under 40 Monthly Networking
CHYP
CHYP pronounced "chip" is a group of fun professionals under 40 that meets the first Tuesday of each month for networking, professional development and community service.Â
Women's Networking
Quarterly Socials & Luncheons
Women's Events
Our Chamber's strong group of professional women gather quarterly for networking and learning opportunities. Sponsored by The Women of State Farm.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations of New Business Openings, Anniversaries, and Milestones.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations and acknowledgement of special milestones for new and existing Chamber member businesses. Email Hayley Loftus at hloftus@carolinachamber.org to schedule your ribbon cutting.
Annual Signature Events
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Come celebrate the successes of our business community from 2025 and get a preview of the exciting developments for 2026. This annual gathering of business and community leaders is a wonderful way to connect and get inspired for the future.
Thursday, June 4, 2026