Small Business Roundtable
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, July 3
Location
Chamber office | 104 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
Fees/Admission
Free for Chamber members, but registration is required. To register, click on the "Register Online" button to the top left or email Chela at ctu@carolinachamber.org.
Description
Networking and Sales Strategies to Help Grow Your Business
Joe Novara is a seasoned businessman, with more than 25 years of professional sales experience in graphic design, commercial printing, and real estate. He is the owner of Chapel Hill Printing & Graphics. Joe is going to share with you the sales strategies that helped his business thrive during the past five years while other businesses were failing under the pressures of the worst recession our country has ever known. He will tell you the techniques he used for overcoming his fear of attending large networking events. He will share with you his ideas for developing new business relationships and show you how creating referral partnerships have enabled him to bring in high quality business as part of his regular work.
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.
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. 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