Salute to Community Heroes presented by AT&T
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 8, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8
Location
University Place
201 S. Estes Drive
Chapel Hill
Fees/Admission
No registration required. Free and open to the public.
Description
Recognizing the men and women of service in our community
Each December at a festive after hours event, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber recognizes the men and women who are committed to making Chapel Hill-Carrboro a thriving, healthy and sustainable community.
At the 2016 event, the Chamber will recognize:
- Carrboro Police Officer of the Year: Sergeant David Deshaies
- UNC Public Safety Employee of the Year: Sergeant Keith Ellington
- Chapel Hill Police Officer of the Year: Officer Mark North
- Orange County Emergency Services Employees of the Year: Field Training Officer James Johnson and Logistics Manager Alton Matthews
- Orange County Sheriff Employee of the Year: Sergeant Chad Riley
- Chapel Hill Firefighter of the Year: Lieutenant Jeffrey Ryan
- Carrboro Firefighter of the Year: Relief Driver/Department Chaplain Steve Jordan
- Citizen of the Year: Maggie West, Community Empowerment Fund
- Jim Gibson Volunteer of the Year: Cresha Cianciolo, Community Home Trust
- Town and Gown Award Recipient: Dina Rousset, Launch Chapel Hill
- Irene Briggaman Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Mae McLendon, Inter-Faith Council for Social Service
Programs and Networks
Critical Issues Series
Quarterly Policy Forums
Critical Issues
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.
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.
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations of New Business Openings, Anniversaries, and Milestones.
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations and acknowledgement of special milestones for new and existing Chamber member businesses.
Annual Signature Events
Friday, February 3, 2023
Come celebrate the successes of our business community from 2022 and get a preview of the exciting developments for 2023. This annual gathering of business and community leaders is a wonderful way to connect and get inspired for the future.