The Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce had over 220 people attend the 2026 Fuquay-Varina Chamber Annual Meeting presented by First Federal Bank and held at The Pavilion at Carriage Farm. Jebb Graff did an amazing job helping us with the A/V and Event Production, Aaron Lurie from VMA Studios took these amazing pictures, stage and event decorations from The Front Step Company, delicious food from Unforgettable Food Affairs, coffee from Serenity Brews, linens from Andy at A Special Event, LED Digital Sponsor Banner from Grandwell Industries, flowers from Bark and Bloom, Balloon Decor from Busy Bristles and Balloon, and plaques and awards from AE Trophy. A total team effort!
Chamber Highlights from the meeting
- Sarah Schaitel: Ambassador Of The Year
- Sherri Everett: Fred Eargle Volunteer Of The Year
- Greg Harris: Board Member Of The Year
- THE FASTEST GROWING CHAMBER IN NC CONTINUES! 160 New members last year and 117 this year so far. Currently 590 active members in the Chamber.
- The Triangle Business Journal has our Chamber listed as the 8th largest Chamber by member size in a recent publication. 10th last year.
This growth can be attributed to the culture that has been created by you, our current members. Your eagerness to share the impact with your friends and colleagues continues to grow our Chamber. Continue to share! THANK YOU!
As We Head Into 2027
- Our Better Together Chamber Podcast continues to be a hit! Currently 61 recorded episodes are live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Please email Christie to get on the list. It is $25 to record.
- 2026 Leadership Fuquay-Varina Applications go live online on October 1st and will end on October 23rd. Course fee is $700 for Members and $850 for Non Members.
- 2027 Sponsorship Packet will be ready to review on Tuesday, October 6th for 30 days. You can make your selections and it will be first come, first serve after the 30 day review on November 6th. If two businesses want the same presenting sponsor opportunity, we will award to the highest bidder like in previous years. All sponsorship levels remain the same. Bronze is $2k, Silver is $3k, Gold is $5k, and Platinum is $10k or more. This is a combination of your membership dues and anything you sponsor and will start promotion officially on January 1st!
- Awards Gala is quickly approaching on December 1st. Best in Business Award applications will go live on October 12th for you to complete and People's Choice Awards (Social Media) will begin in November. More details to come.
- The F-V Chamber Legacy Club honoring businesses and organizations in operation in Fuquay-Varina for 50 or more years will be taking place through 2026 and 2027.
Pictures of the 2026 Chamber Annual Meeting can be found here. Annual Meeting Photo Library by VMA Studios
