SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce will be launching its 2024-25 Power in Partnership (PIP) season with a kick off event at Trinity Oaks, 728 Klumac Road, on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Sept, 17, by 5 p.m.

The theme for the first program is “Back to School” with Winston McGregor, chief operating officer of The Innovation Project, serving as the featured speaker, with an introduction by Carol Hendon of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Global Contact Services is the sponsor for the September PIP breakfast.

McGregor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the event. As COO of The Innovation Project, she manages a $25 million+ grant portfolio, driving innovations in small, large, urban and rural school districts across North Carolina to enhance student success.

Since joining The Innovation Project in November 2023, McGregor has been a pivotal figure in fostering public-private partnerships at the national, state and local levels.

“The chamber is very excited about the PIP kick-off,” said Terry Osborne, chair of the board with the Rowan-Kannapolis ABC Board. “We want all our chamber members to get their Power Cards now so they don’t miss out on any of the PIP speakers and high-level networking opportunities.”

The Power in Partnership breakfast series offers attendees a unique opportunity to enjoy breakfast while engaging in valuable networking, learning from industry leaders, and discussing the latest trends and challenges facing the community.

The 2024-25 PIP season will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including top North Carolina elected officials and business leaders. The upcoming PIP breakfast dates are as follows: Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 and May 15.

Chamber members are encouraged to purchase a Power Card, which offers a discounted price for the entire series and the convenience of not having to make reservations each month. Non-Power Card holders are welcome to make individual reservations.

The cost to attend is $25 for chamber members and $50 for non-members, which includes breakfast, networking opportunities and the program. To make reservations or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Rowan Chamber at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com.

About Rowan Chamber of Commerce

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit private business organization with more than 800 member firms. Member benefits include business advocacy, workforce development, leadership development, networking programs and much more.