The Connection Exchange: October Edition
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
Join Fusion Academy Chapel Hill for the October edition of The Connection Exchange—Where Community Professionals Meet, Share & Grow. This monthly professional networking event brings together therapists, psychologists, school counselors, educational consultants, healthcare providers, educators, and other community professionals from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough, Cary, Morrisville, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas.
Enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee, meaningful conversations, and relationship-building while expanding your professional network, exchanging resources, and discovering new ways to support the students and families in our community. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new colleagues, this is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and grow a collaborative professional community.
For our October gathering, we are adding a little seasonal fun! Guests are invited to wear orange, black, purple, or a favorite fall color. Festive fall or Halloween accessories are welcome but completely optional. Coffee is on us! Registration is encouraged, and guests are welcome to share the invitation with a colleague.
101 Glen Lennox Dr,
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 United States
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