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Carteret County Chamber President Announces Retirement
Following a long and successful career in both the private and public sector, Tom Kies announced his retirement as president of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce effective November 30, 2023. Mr. Kies has served as chamber leader for the last seven years. While with the Chamber, Mr. Kies has served on the boards of … read more
Local Organizations Show Their Stuff at Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Expo Presented by Duke Energy
Morehead City – On Thursday, April 27, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business After Hours Expo at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The event was a huge success, with a diverse range of local businesses showcasing their products and services to attendees. Two new activities were added to the Expo this … read more
Chamber Hosts 30 Military Families at Military Affairs Committee Family Fishing Day
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) hosted a Military Family Fishing Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Oceanana Pier in Atlantic Beach. The event was a huge success, with 30 families and 122 people in attendance. The Military Family Fishing Day provided an opportunity for military families to spend a … read more
27 Graduate from Chamber’s 2023 Leadership Carteret Program
What an amazing 10 weeks it has been! The Leadership Carteret class of 2023 (best class ever!) graduated Wednesday after 10 weeks of listening, learning, exploring and expanding their horizons. The class traversed the county from Cedar Island to Cedar Point, making dozens of stops in between. They heard from local leaders who shared their … read more
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Organizations and Individuals at 2023 Celebrating Business Awards Luncheon
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrating Business Awards Luncheon at the Carteret Community College Hospitality and Culinary Arts Building Thursday, February 16. The event recognized local organizations and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the community. The Rotary Clubs of Carteret County were jointly presented with the Giving Hope Award for … read more
Win $10,000 at the 2022 Reverse Drawing!
Saturday, August 13, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center from 6:00-10:30pm. Viva Las Vegas: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas. Don’t miss your chance to get a ticket for the 2022 Reverse Drawing. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 tickets are sold. Each ticket admits 2 adults to the party and enters you … read more
The Reverse Drawing 2022
Mark your calendar today for the 2022 Reverse Drawing scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2022. The Reverse Drawing is the party of the summer thrown by the Chamber of Commerce. Each year a different theme is chosen for the event and carried through the tickets, decorating, food, and the costume contest. This year, with the … read more
May and June Ribbon Cutting Events
Spring has sprung at the Chamber of Commerce with Ribbon Cuttings galore! Ribbon Cuttings celebrate a new business, a new location, new management or the celebration of an anniversary. The Chamber of Commerce provides the ribbon with the golden scissors and the business supplies refreshments and door prizes for guests. Details for each event may … read more
Military Affairs Committee Family Fishing Day
The Military Affairs Committee Family Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, from 10am to 3pm at the Oceanana Fishing Pier in Atlantic Beach. Military families from MCAS Cherry Point and Coast Guard Sector NC will be treated to a day of fishing, lunch, beach games, and fun! Over 20 families have signed up! … read more
Business After Hours Expo Sponsors
The Business After Hours Expo is made possible by the generosity of Chamber of Commerce members. Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor, Duke Energy. Corporate Sponsors are as follows: Feature Sponsor: Media Sponsors are: Beach House Publications- -Carteret County News-Times- -Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals- -Curtis Media Group- –WITN Channel 7-