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Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce

With 525-plus members, the Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce is the fastest growing Chamber in Johnston County. Our diverse membership includes small businesses, industries, professional firms, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals.

The Chamber staff works cooperatively with area businesses and local government to promote business and economic development, increase civic awareness and community involvement, and support educational opportunities throughout Clayton and the surrounding areas. We are a resource for information about Clayton, and we assist in recruiting new businesses to the area.

The Clayton Chamber is an active organization that provides a variety of monthly events and activities designed to help members enhance their marketing efforts and increase opportunities for networking their businesses. We also provide professional development opportunities for our members throughout the year.

Among our activities are monthly Business After Hours, Member Breakfast Exchange, Ambassadors Committee, professional seminars, Business Expo, Harvest Festival, Golf Tournament, Clayton Christmas Parade, and other special events.

Clayton NC Chamber Activities

Take advantage of the opportunities available through the Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce to build and expand your business. See Event Calendar at the www.claytonchamber.com for more detailed information about scheduled events.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
The perfect chance to network monthly with other Chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. Showcase your business by signing up to be an After Hours host.

MEMBER BREAKFAST EXCHANGE
If you can’t get away after hours, join other members for coffee and a light breakfast at the Chamber on the last Friday of each month. Meet fellow Chamber members and find out what the host business has to offer.

AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
The Ambassadors are a group of professional volunteers who work as the personal representatives of the membership and liaisons between the professional staff at the Chamber, the Board of Directors and the members. The Ambassadors meet monthly for lunch at a member restaurant. For more information about the Ambassadors program, contact the Chamber staff at 919-553-6352.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Chamber works with the Johnston Community College Small Business Center to present speakers on a variety of business topics during Eggs & Issues and Lunch & Learn seminars several times throughout the year.

BUSINESS EXPO
The Clayton Business Expo is sponsored by the Chamber annually in April. The Expo provides a venue for members and other area businesses to showcase their products and services to the community. The event, which has been held at The Clayton Center, is open to the public.

HARVEST FESTIVAL
Clayton’s biggest event is sponsored by the Chamber. The annual Harvest Festival brings 15,000-18,000 people to town for a variety of festivities, including a vendor street fair, entertainment, rides and amusements, and an antique car show. The five-day event is the highlight of the year.

HARVEST FESTIVAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join fellow Chamber members for a day on the links.

CLAYTON CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Chamber also sponsors the annual Clayton Christmas Parade, which draws hundreds to downtown Clayton in early December to kick-off the holiday season.

SPECIAL EVENTS
The Chamber also sponsors other special events throughout the year, including the Diamond Dip fundraiser. Thanks to this event the Chamber was able to pay off the building debt in 2006.