The Greater Wilmington Chamber Foundation is shaping the future of Wilmington by investing in people. With a mission to promote public knowledge, awareness, and understanding of matters of public concern, the Foundation improves the health, safety, education, and welfare of citizens in southeastern North Carolina. Its dedication to protecting and strengthening Wilmington’s business community makes it a vital partner in the region, and we’re thrilled to support it through our 40 Years of Caring initiative!
Founded in 1739, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is distinguished as the first and longest continually operating chamber of commerce in the state. Made up of over 1,000 members, including both large and small businesses, it represents more than 40,000 employees in southeastern NC.
The foundation arm of the Chamber partners with educational institutions, the business community, and non-profits to improve the current and future workforce. From career exploration to leadership development and talent acquisition, the Foundation leads programs that make a real difference, such as:
These initiatives boost economic mobility, prepare future leaders, and ensure Wilmington remains a thriving economic hub that is also a great place to live and play.
Come see the impacts of the Career and Leadership Development Academy for yourself! The district-wide showcase is an evening of food, drinks, and networking in celebration of the industry partners, educators, and students who have made this program a success.
Mark Your Calendars:
Thursday, May 22nd
5:00pm – 7:00pm
CFCC: Schwartz Center Building
Hanover St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Laura Brogdon-Primavera, who serves as Vice President of Leadership Development at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, knows firsthand how essential the Greater Wilmington Chamber Foundation’s work is to the region.
“Building career pathways to economic mobility and positioning Wilmington as a forerunner in the talent wars is incredibly important to grow a thriving community,” she explained. “The work of the foundation arm of the chamber of commerce is critical to that success.”
Brogdon-Primavera has witnessed many examples of the Foundation’s work in action, but two stories stand out.
For the past 40 years, Leadership Wilmington has organized the region’s largest volunteer day—Work on Wilmington—rallying thousands to serve area schools and non-profits. One project built shaded dugouts at the Boys and Girls Club, offering relief to young athletes playing under the hot sun.
Another powerful story comes from the Career and Leadership Development Academy, where a student grieving the loss of her grandmother to COVID-19 discovered a passion for respiratory therapy after a healthcare career field trip—an experience that opened a life-changing door.
Every dollar counts, and in partnership with Kyocera, we’re honored to help bolster the Foundation’s impact. The $500 donated through the 40 Years of Caring campaign will help fund the Career and Leadership Development Academy, providing career exploration opportunities to all 7th graders in New Hanover County Schools completely free of charge.
The Foundation thrives through the help of community members who give their time, talent, or treasure in support of the organization’s mission. Your involvement helps support impactful programs and fuels Wilmington’s future.
For more information about the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives, visit the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce website at https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/.
Since our start in 1985, Copiers Plus has proudly partnered with Kyocera to help North Carolina businesses and organizations streamline operations through innovative office technology solutions. From document management to printer and copier leasing, our goal is to empower productivity and support success across the state—with service that goes the extra mile.
This strong sense of service has been part of the Copiers Plus DNA from the beginning. Through the 40 Years of Caring initiative, we’re expanding that mission—highlighting and supporting nonprofit organizations that are making a real difference in communities across North Carolina.
Over the coming months, we’ll be spotlighting each of the 40 selected organizations right here on our blog. Stay tuned to learn more about their inspiring work and how you can get involved in supporting their efforts.
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