Calling all pig cookers in or around Clayton! Join us for the 10th Annual Squealin' on the Square BBQ Cook Off, presented by Bright Leaf Hot Dogs. The deadline to enter is September 30, 2021. Learn more here: claytonharvestfestival.com/squealin.html

COMING SOON: The Clayton Chamber is excited to unveil the LAUNCH JoCo Entrepreneurship & small business program. Learn more & find out how you can participate at claytonchamber.com/launchjoco.html

Congratulations to the Clayton Chamber of Commerce July 2021 Outstanding Business of the Month: InSight Family and Pediatric Eye Care, OD, PA. Congratulations to Dr. Belanger and her staff. Learn more about them in this video! youtu.be/AHmuFTrazow

The North Carolina business community is united in its support for the infrastructure bill. Thank you Richard Burr and Senator Thom Tillis for working to make these critical investments a reality. #InfrastructureNow bit.ly/3lF5Rwi

Today we celebrated the grand opening of the new Huebner Family McDonald's at Flowers Plantation. It was a great showing of community partnership that we were honored to be a part of. Congratulations on the new location and welcome to CCOC! youtu.be/-I0FMuWlegQ

Tonight the Clayton Town Council proclaimed Aug. 24, 2021 as Keni Harrison Day. Join us, along with Clayton High School, on Tuesday (Aug. 24) at 6 p.m. in Downtown Clayton for a celebratory parade in her honor. More details will be shared in the coming days. Keni Harrison

We recently celebrated three ribbon cuttings! Congratulations to our new CCOC investors One Blood Movement of Unity & Mentoring, Huebner Family McDonald’s at Flowers Plantation, and The Growing Years Learning Centers.

Join us for our monthly networking event BASH on Thursday at 5:30! This month's sponsor is McKee Homes at The Walk at East Village located at 75 Bladen Place, Clayton, NC. Bring your business cards to mix and mingle while exploring the area. Register here: bit.ly/3jsh169

We are only 10 days away from the First Responders Appreciation BBQ on 9/11 at Municipal Park! We will be honoring all first responders, plus we will have a variety of BBQ food trucks, family activities, & a special 9/11 presentation! Learn more at: bit.ly/3znAzOz

We are so excited to LAUNCH this free program for entrepreneurs in Johnston County! Thank you to Johnston County EDC, Triangle Business Journal and our many community partners for supporting this program!

We are excited to see you all on Saturday to show appreciation to our First Responders on 9/11.

Join the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, along with their host partners: Clayton Civitan Club, Cub Scouts Pack 24, Boy Scout Troop 24, and Venture Crew 24, for a First Responders Appreciation BBQ. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 am to 2 pm at Civitan Park.

The first LAUNCH JoCo Info Session will be held tomorrow at 6pm on Zoom. This is an opportunity to learn more about what LAUNCH JoCo is, how to get involved, the time commitment necessary & more! This session is for both potential students & mentors: bit.ly/3z84KYU

Know what's cool? 30,000+ votes have been cast for the #CoolestThingMadeinNC, presented by ODFL, Inc.. Our 5 finalists represent the #NC towns of Cleveland, Nashville, Clayton, Holly Springs, & Greensboro. Rowan County Chamber of Commerce SelectNashNC Clayton Chamber of Commerce HollySpringsChamber Greensboro Chamber

Congratulations to our most recent Outstanding Business of the Month, Elite Travel Planners. They received 2 nominations full of amazing compliments for Elite Travel owner, Michael Pagliocca. Watch this video to learn more. youtu.be/5T_QJ_zChcc

Congratulations to Clayton Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dana Wooten Dana Wooten for being awarded the 2021 NC Chamber Executive of the Year!!!!