"Knightdale - a great place to live, work, play, and do business."

Chamber Information

Mission Statement

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the civic, commercial, industrial, economic, and general welfare of the businesses and citizens of Knightdale. The present membership consists of approximately 200 businesses and individuals.

Primary Goals

  • Promote business development by organizing the Knightdale Business Expo and by disseminating community and area information to promote and encourage economic development growth.
  • Work with existing area businesses to ensure economic vibrancy by providing and administering programs and activities that enhance the value of Chamber membership.
  • Be a supporting and contributing member of the Knightdale community by furthering a positive community image through communication, coordination and participation in activities which promote the growth, economic development and progress of Knightdale.
  • Build a cooperative relationship between Town officials and the Chamber in order to promote positive economic development for the benefit of the entire Knightdale community.
  • Encourage economic development in Wake County by establishing and enhancing relationships with all levels of government, school officials, and chamber members, to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Knightdale area.
  • Make the Chamber a strong and active organization by continuing to increase and develop a diverse membership which will benefit its members and the community.

Economic Development Activities

  • Information for prospective businesses, newcomers and visitors
  • Knightdale Business Expo
  • Presentation in local, regional and state affairs
  • Coordinated efforts with the Town of Knightdale of the recruitment and retention of business
  • Network with other county and area Chamber organizations
  • Maps and Membership Directory, Economic Data Booklet
  • Business After Hours / Early Bird Breakfast / ribbon cuttings

Civic Pride and Educational Programs

  • Educational seminars / Lunch & Learn
  • Coordinated efforts with the Town of Knightdale / Mayor's Christmas Parade Reception / Candidate's Forum / Arbor Arts Festival / Volunteer's Day / Tree Lighting Ceremony / "Cookies With Santa"
  • Annual Golf Tournament
  • Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year
  • Support for the East Wake Education Foundation and East Wake Business Alliance

Officers

President
George Hamrick
George Hamrick , Attorney
(919) 266-4500

Treasurer
Ronald Hines
Ronald Hines, CPA
(919) 266-3417

Executive Director
Jennifer Bryan
(919) 266-4603
(919) 266-8010 FAX

[email protected]


Directors

Dot Ehilegbu
Nortel-Northern Telecom
(919) 992-4395

Paula Hopkins
G.B. Hopkins, Inc.
(919) 266-2082

Eric Kassor
Eric Kasor, Attorney
(919) 833-8990

Mike Keever
Carolina Power & Light
(919) 269-2500

Brian Mize
The Tractor Place
(919) 266-5846

Mary Monck
First Citizens Bank
(919) 716-7242

Mac Sutton
New York Life Insurance
(919) 266-6348

Randy Wall
Rochelle Insurance Company
(919) 266-9969

John Shaw, Past President
Shaw Management
(919) 217-2338


Ambassadors

Andrea Cowart, Chair
First  Citizens Bank
Donna Ebron, Vice Chair
Individual Member
Suzanne Jamison
Carolina Mudcats
Marsha Joyner
Joyner Surveying
Sue Kesslor
Block & Associates
Kelly Maddox
Home Ecec
Gordon Price
Howard Perry & Walston
Marguerite Woollen
Block & Associates
Della Woollen
Elite Cruise & Travel

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