Interested in joining the Ambassador Program? It is important to understand the reasons an Ambassador is critical to the Chamber. The Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business and professional people dedicated to the economic well-being of their community. The Members are the Chamber! As an Ambassador, you represent the Chamber, your business and the community. A Chamber Ambassador serves as the army of “Chamber Champions” and is an imperative extension of the Chamber. As such, your position is an important one. The organization’s strength lies in the number and diversity of its Ambassadors. With the dedicated support of Ambassadors, we can accomplish collectively what no one business can do alone. In saying that, we need members who are ready to stand strong and be committed to Growing Business and Building Community! Please read the Ambassador Program 2021 expectations and evaluate if you can commit to these terms.
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Andrews currently serves customers from Farris Insurance’s Morganton and Connelly Springs offices. Altogether, she has worked in the insurance industry for nearly 20 years, but her employer said she is much more than member of the staff.
“First and foremost, Christine is a servant, in both her professional and personal life,” said Kevin Farris who along with brothers, Rick and Tim, own the insurance firm. “At work, she is tireless in her pursuit of solutions to every customer’s individual needs. In the community, she is active in her family’s church, her children’s schools and in the Chamber as an Ambassador. At Farris Insurance, we consider her a member of the family. Her willingness to serve and her desire to be the best that she can be are two key ingredients to the recipe of how to become a great ambassador.”
Ambassadors serve as volunteers for the Chamber. Stacey Ripley, the Chamber’s Membership Development Director, oversees the Ambassadors program. She works personally with every Ambassador not only to help them make the most of their volunteer experience but also to make their service to the Chamber and its members as meaningful as possible.
“Ambassadors represent many of our 400-plus member businesses and serve as a critical link between the Burke County Chamber of Commerce, its members and the greater business community,” Ripley said. “You’ll see them assisting the staff at ribbon cuttings and open houses for new or expanding businesses and the wide variety of special events sponsored by the Chamber. They are up and coming community leaders, too, so we routinely call on them for their ideas and suggestions on ways to add value to the programs and services we offer as part of Chamber membership.”
Three outgoing members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors were also recognized at the Annual Meeting. Board Chairman Scott Mulwee presented plaques honoring Richard DeAugustinis, Linda Lindsey and Kenneth W. Wood for their years of service to the organization and to Burke County’s business community.
Ripley said the Chamber welcomes new volunteers from companies who are currently members or are planning to join. For more information, call the Burke County Chamber of Commerce at 828-437-3021.
Did you miss the 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting? Are you interested in hearing what the Chamber has been up to?
Join us in Celebrating the following Award Recipients! * Ambassador of the Year – Janet Hannah * Citizen of the Year – Chris Rice * Business of the Year – Farris Insurance Agency, Inc
Watch The Burke County Chamber of Commerce 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting Video LINK
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to Growing Business and Building Community. The Chamber has been a trusted resource for local, regional and national businesses and their employees since 1945. We are an independent organization governed exclusively by our local board of directors and not a construct of a national or state organization. Members rely on our full calendar of networking and learning opportunities as well as our assistance in navigating complex issues facing the business community. The Burke County Chamber of Commerce works every day to build a stronger community for businesses and for residents.
Membership in the Burke County Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business and community. As a business owner, you play an essential role in Burke County’s success.
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Regina joined the team in 2020. Tipton graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Led by the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Classic on September 25, the Burke Chamber is planning a fall agenda as exciting as the fall colors in Western NC. Here’s a preview and some reminders:
August 19, 330 pm – Applebee’s Restaurant Groundbreaking
August 21 – Ambassadors Prize Patrol
September 2 – Ribbon Cutting at Alray Tires
September 11, 430-630 pm – Business After Hours at Silver Fork Winery sponsored by CommunityOne Bank.
September 25 – Golf Classic at Silver Creek Presented by
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge – It promises to be the best yet! Registration information will be released next week. For information about hole sponsorships ($175) or being a tournament sponsor with special benefits, call the Chamber at 437-3021.
September-November, Leadership Burke – It’s the right time to be thinking about up and coming members of your team who your company would like to send to this leadership development course. Look for details to be announced soon.
November 13, Business Showcase – Put your business in the spotlight before fellow businesses and hundreds of consumers at our second annual expo. Details coming soon.
Plus, look for news about upcoming Business for Breakfasts and other special member events over the coming months.
– On Tuesday, May 13, a group of Chamber Ambassadors, along with Membership Development Director Stacey Ripley, will make surprise visits all day long to 10-15 businesses throughout Burke County to say a special thanks for all they do to support the community and the Chamber. There will be sweet treats and more for the businesses on the itinerary.
