The events listed below are all hosted by the Cary Chamber of Commerce and listed in chronological order in which they occur.  Each of these events are held annually & dates will vary depending on the year.  To learn more & register for this year's event, please visit our Chamber Calendar linked above.

CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS

Economic Forecast Breakfast
Dr. Michael Walden
January | Prestonwood Country Club

Esteemed, local economist Dr. Walden joins us annually to discuss his predictions on the economy in the upcoming year for our region.

The State of Cary
​Mayor Harold Weinbrecht
January | Prestonwood Country Club
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The Mayor of Cary joins us annually to provide updates and discuss the previous year in Cary and what is to come.

Business Expo
February | Prestonwood Country Club

This event showcases local businesses at their best.  It is a great opportunity to meet local businesses and network with over 75 vendors, while building relationships with potential clients and customers.

Auction & Car Raffle
​​March | Prestonwood Country Club​

Join us at Prestonwood Country Club for a fun-filled night of networking, refreshments, bidding on silent and live auction items, and the raffling of a car!

InterCity Trip
​May | ​Destination Varies

Every year the Cary Chamber of Commerce invites its members to join in a trip to a thriving city to learn about what we can  bring back to Cary.

Elected Officials Reception
April | The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Join us for an evening of networking and connecting with our local, state and national representatives.

Honor A Teacher
May | Prestonwood Country Club

Every year, our corporate citizens come together and award $1,000 to 30+ deserving teachers in Western Wake County.

Excellence Awards
​May | Location Varies
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This annual luncheon event recognizes local businesses on Innovation, Community Service, Employer of the Year, Charitable Partners, and Small Business of the Year. 

Member Guest Golf Tournament
​June | Prestonwood Country Club

Bring your team, a client or prospect out for a day on the course at Prestonwood Country Club.

Leadership Conference
July | Location Varies
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Join us for a two-day event to collaborate and discuss our programming and objectives for the upcoming year.  A great way to get to know other members through social events and networking opportunities.

Education Golf Tournament
​August | MacGregor Downs Country Club

Our Education Golf Tournament is a chance to support education in our community.  Proceeds from this tournament benefit education programs including Honor A Teacher and First Year Teacher awards.

​Annual Banquet
​September | Prestonwood Country Club

This widely attended event includes a cocktail hour, dinner, the passing of the gavel, and recognition of new and past board members.  We also present awards for Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year.

Annual banquet award winners

Member Appreciation Party
​October | Cary Chamber of Commerce
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 We enjoy celebrating our members and this event is just the way to do it.  All members are invited for a "Taste of Cary" with food from member restaurants and caterers, along with door prizes, music and of course networking.

Rise & Shine
​​November | Prestonwood Country Club

Join us as we hear from Managing Partner of Economic Leadership LLC, Ted Abernathy provide his annual update on Cary’s growth and the over-all state of the economy. ​

First Responders Breakfast
December | Prestonwood Country Club

This event honors our local first responders including the Cary Police Department, Cary Fire Department, Cary Area EMS, and Wake County Sheriff's Department with a breakfast at Prestonwood Country Club.  It is a small token of our thanks for all of their hard work, dedication and sacrifice to our community.

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