Lead Your City brings together diverse young professionals from Guilford County and beyond to enhance their leadership and professional skills, expand their networks, and prepare for greater success in their workplaces and communities. This year’s summit is set for Tuesday, September 1, at the Conference Center at GTCC.

The summit features sessions addressing critical skill areas identified by local employers in the 2025 Guilford County Talent & Workplace Survey. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders and experts, ensuring they are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the job market. 

Registration includes: 

• Access to Breakout Sessions, Keynote Address, and Whole Group Activation

• Professional Headshots

• Light Breakfast

• Hot Buffet Lunch

• Networking Reception

• Raffle Prizes

The summit agenda will be published soon. 

The Conference Center at GTCC
7908 Leabourne Road
Colfax, 27235

Event Contact
Nyila Johnson

Join us once a month during one of our Womenpreneur Wednesdays pop-up coworking days for a free group coaching session!

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Join us once a month during one of our Womenpreneur Wednesdays pop-up coworking days for a free group coaching session! During SynHERgy, we explore topics that women business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals experience, and together, we lean on each other for support and solutions.

Course Description 

Learn how to design professional-quality marketing materials using Canva's easy-to-use platform. Participants will create social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and promotional materials while learning the fundamentals of visual design and branding. 
 
Learning Outcomes 
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Navigate Canva's interface and templates  

• Apply basic design principles  

• Create branded marketing materials  

• Edit photos and graphics  

• Export designs for print and digital platforms 

$60 | Members
$75 | Non-members

CONTACT:

Quineece Huntley
quineece@bhpchamber.org

Course Description
Take your Excel skills to the next level by learning more advanced tools for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data. Participants will explore functions, PivotTables, conditional formatting, data validation, and reporting techniques to improve efficiency and support better decision-making. 


Learning Outcomes 
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Apply advanced formulas and functions  

• Create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts  

• Use conditional formatting to highlight trends  

• Validate and organize large datasets  

• Develop professional reports using Excel tools

$60 | Members
$75 | Non-members

CONTACT:

Quineece Huntley
quineece@bhpchamber.org

Enjoy an evening of productive and interactive networking, tropical-inspired bites, refreshing summer drinks, exciting prizes, and our famous Sticker Game that makes meeting new people easy and fun.

Whether you are looking to grow your network, reconnect with familiar faces, or make your next valuable business connection, this is the perfect place to do it. 

Free for all employees of GMA member companies. Do not forget to bring plenty of business cards!

LOCATION:

Centennial Station Arts Center

121 S Centennial St., High Point 27260

Membership 101 at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is an excellent opportunity to learn how you can make the most of your benefits and maximize your investment. Meet our staff while learning about the benefits, networking events, marketing opportunities, and resources designed to boost your business visibility and growth. Whether you are a seasoned member or just starting out, Membership 101 is your first step towards becoming a more integrated and influential part of your local community. If you are unable to attend, we hope you will join us on October 13th.

Event Contact
Katrina Ross
3363878337

111 W. February One Place
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States

Negotiation: The Skill That Pays You for Life

Speaker: Gerald Hutchinson, ActionCOACH

Every major opportunity you'll ever get starts as a conversation—-and conversations are negotiations.  Make sure you are ready!

Key Takeaways:

Turn conversations into opportunities.

Negotiate with confidence, not fear.

Build skills that advance your career.

Learn how to influence with purpose.

Registration begins at: 12:15 PM EST (lunch provided with registration)  |   Progam begins promptly at 12:30 PM

LOCATION:

GMA Community Room

225 Commerce Place, Greensboro 27401

WE Connect is our women's networking group meant to maximize the impact of powerful leadership and strategic connections. WE Connect will focus on leadership development, empowerment, and education through topics chosen for women, by women. All female identifying individuals are welcome!

The Guilford County Partnership for Children works to ensure every child in Guilford County enters school safe, healthy, and ready to succeed. We hope you will join us to hear from Heather Adams and Cassie Dean as they share how the work not only helps children and families thrive, but how it strengthens the local economy, why early childhood investment matters, and ways you can support these efforts in our community. 

Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300

111 W. February One Place
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States

*Non-Members may visit no more than two events prior to becoming Chamber members.

Join the Greensboro Chamber as we hear from local community resources.

What if the data you need to win that grant, close that loan, or nail your next pitch was already available—and waiting for you at your local library? 

Join us for a high-impact session where you'll discover how to use Data-Axle Reference Solutions, a professional-grade market intelligence platform, to: 

• Size your market with real numbers that impress lenders and grant reviewers 

• Analyze your competition (including their revenue!) and identify gaps your business can fill 

• Build the data story behind your next pitch deck, loan application, or grant proposal 

• Find your customers before you spend a dollar on marketing 

Data-Axle Reference Solutions is the same tool used by major corporations for competitive research—and it's available to you at no cost through the Greensboro Public Library. 

Presented by Greensboro Public Library, NC LIVE, and NC IDEA.

Risers Lunch Meet Up: Mac's Speed Shop

Join GMA's Young Professionals for casual networking over lunch.

Attendees are responsible for their own checks.

LOCATION:

225 Commerce Place, Greensboro 27401

Canva can be used to create some graphics and assets for your business. This lively webinar will show you what apps are available and how you can use them to enhance your business.

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​FYI: YOU MUST CLICK THROUGH TO FULLY REGISTER WITH OUR SPONSOR CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER. Once registered they will send the link to join the webinar. Please do this at least 4 hours before the start of the webinar to ensure you have time to recieve the link in your email and once received you can join the webinar.

LOCATION:

https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460164

We've designated two days a month where Womenpreneurs can come together as a coworking community!

We understand the hurdles women face when running a business, from the gender pay gap to high overhead costs. That's why we're dedicated to leveling the playing field by providing a FREE environment where you can connect, and collaborate with fewer barriers. This program hosts a vibrant community designed for women to be themselves, learn new things, and share their gifts. We have:

• Open coworking space

• Meeting space and Wi-Fi

• Resources and tools

• Refreshments

• Free parking

Feel free to bring your laptop and take advantage of our open coworking day!

Parking

We’ve got your parking covered for the event. Parking will be available in the 4th and Church St Parking Deck located at 455 N Church St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

When you arrive, just take a ticket as you enter the deck. Don’t forget to bring that ticket inside with you – one of our team members will validate it for you so your parking is on us.

We look forward to seeing you.

Course Description
Develop a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel by learning the essential tools needed to create, organize, and analyze data. This hands-on course introduces participants to spreadsheet navigation, formatting, formulas, functions, charts, and data organization techniques that improve workplace efficiency and productivity.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Microsoft Excel interface and workbook features

• Create and format professional spreadsheets

• Use basic formulas and functions to perform calculations

• Sort, filter, and organize data effectively

• Create basic charts to visualize information

Recommended Audience:

Beginners

$60 | Members
$75 | Non-members

CONTACT:

Quineece Huntley
quineece@bhpchamber.org

With hundreds of AI tools available, knowing which one is right for your business can feel overwhelming. This practical webinar will help you cut through the noise and identify the tools that align with your goals, budget, and workflow. to Use AI for Business?

​Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown, Give It To The People

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​FYI: YOU MUST CLICK THROUGH TO FULLY REGISTER WITH OUR SPONSOR CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER. Once registered they will send the link to join the webinar. Please do this at least 4 hours before the start of the webinar to ensure you have time to recieve the link in your email and once received you can join the webinar.

LOCATION:

https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460197(map)

Catalyzer tackles the challenge of scaling professional service businesses from a solo founder to a growing team.

This is a quarterly event with monthly meet-ups in between. The quarterly events will be facilitated by professional firm leaders who have successfully scaled, and topics will include sales and marketing automation, avoiding the feast/famine loop, 1099s vs FTEs, productivity tools, and relevant legal and HR dos and don’ts.

LOCATION:

500 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC

More Info:

https://www.flywheelwinstonsalem.com/events/

Do you represent a large organization in our community? If so, we invite you to engage in meaningful conversations that spark growth. Our new Business Round Table series brings together business leaders from similar-sized organizations for an exclusive quarterly event. 

We hope you will join us in a relaxed environment where you are able to make lasting connections, collaborate on solutions that will drive business growth, and gain fresh prospective from industry leaders. 

Make sure you mark your calendar for the whole series, we would love for you to join us again in December.

Pricing
Chamber Member Attendee: $15

Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300

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We all know the struggle of finding the people you actually want to talk to at networking events- the time and energy spent trying to connect with partners that can help advance your nonprofit’s mission. Well, what if you could skip all that and directly engage with other community engagement leaders?

Join Triad Goodwill, the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium and Guilford County Partnership for Children for a speed networking event designed for local nonprofit professionals with “community engagement” in their title or job description. This event isn’t just about swapping business cards— attendees will share organizational goals, tackle shared challenges, and build a supportive network of peers who truly understand the work you do.

What to expect:

- Hear 2-minute elevator pitches from 19 unique nonprofit organizations (+ deliver one of your own!).

- Dive into fast-paced speed networking using provided conversation starters to skip the small talk and find collaborative partners.

- Take advantage of open mingling and receive feedback to see what stood out most about your nonprofit to other attendees.

Because we want to ensure everyone has enough time to make genuine, high-quality connections, participation is limited to 20 individuals (with a max of one person per organization)— so register now! Preferred registration given to Guilford Nonprofit Consortium members.

Register now with this link: https://guilfordnonprofits.org/#!event/2026/7/15/community-engagement-professionals-speed-networking-event

Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and community with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business professionals from across the Triad. Whether you're exploring a new idea, growing a startup, or scaling an established business, this is a great opportunity to make connections, share experiences, and discover resources to help you move forward. Come as you are, bring a friend, and leave with new connections and fresh inspiration. Registration is free.

Event Contact:
Elizabeth Kane ( ekane@greensboro.org )

transform GSO
111 Lewis Street
Greensboro, 27406

Register at link below:

https://chamber.greensboro.org/events/Details/entrepreneur-meetup-hosted-by-launchnavigator-1772205?sourceTypeId=Hub

C.E.O. Collective Networking Mixers

Our Networking Mixers are FREE & Open to the Community

https://www.ceosummitnc.com/2026-calendar

WE Connect is our women's networking group meant to maximize the impact of powerful leadership and strategic connections. WE Connect will focus on leadership development, empowerment, and education through topics chosen for women, by women. All female identifying individuals are welcome!

*Non-Members may visit no more than two events prior to becoming Chamber members.

111 W. February One Place
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States

Event Contact
Katrina Ross
(336) 387-8300

Community, collaboration, and coffee: Join us for Wake Up Winston at Sunbird Storage on Country Club Road!

Enjoy coffee and light breakfast refreshments while connecting with fellow professionals from across the Winston-Salem business community. Whether you're looking to expand your network, generate new leads, or strengthen existing relationships, Wake Up Winston provides the perfect setting for productive and purposeful conversations.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about Sunbird Storage and tour their modern, secure facility.

Bring your business cards, come ready to connect, and join us for a morning of networking that sets the tone for a successful day.

This monthly networking event is hosted by Greater Winston-Salem Inc. members at their place of business to enjoy learning about and visiting many different locations around town. Interested in hosting a Wake Up Winston? Contact Joanna Mitchell.

Parking: Complimentary onsite parking

We encourage prospective members to attend our events. Prospective members may attend two (2) networking events as a guest.

Questions?
Call 336.728.9200 or email Joanna Mitchell.

Join the Conversation
Facebook: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
LinkedIn: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Instagram: @greaterwinstonsaleminc

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Feed the Hunger is calling on the community to come together for an evening of service, celebration, and fun during its upcoming Community Packathon for America. Thursday, July 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m. 

REGISTER AT https://www.feedthehunger.org/americapat/

This family-friendly event is a hands-on opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to give back by packing nutritious meals for children and families facing food insecurity here in the United States. Whether you come alone or with your family, friends, coworkers, or church group, everyone will play a part in providing hope and nourishment to our neighbors in need. CELEBRATE ★ SERVE ★ MAKE A DIFFERENCE DRESS THE PART! Show your patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue or your most festive Fourth of July gear. Think stars, stripes, sparkles, and all things USA! When we pack together, we change lives together. Be part of something big and help us send hope, love, and nutritious meals to communities who need them most.

Event Contact
Stephanie Langford
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