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Chamber Activities

The Chamber is the voice of business, and represents the business interests of its members at local, state, regional and national levels. In so doing, the Chamber is closely allied with the North Carolina Chamber, along with other public and private sector organizations.

From the tourism perspective, the Chamber represents the Topsail Area and its membership in travel shows, at local festivals and in print, broadcast and online media. Business directories and quality of life guides, as well as brochures and members' displays travel to each event. The Chamber web site, www.topsailcoc.com, promotes the Greater Topsail Area across the World Wide Web as a holiday destination.

The Chamber promotes economic development, seeking the appropriate solutions for sustained, responsible growth. The Chamber staff provides assistance with grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies for its members. The Chamber and Tourism office hosts various special events to promote its members and the communities we serve. These events are the cornerstone of quality of life initiatives, and provide an economic base for our municipalities' year-round operations.

Among the Chamber's annual events are:

• Surf & Turf Triathlon - part of the N.C. Triathlon series, this USAT sanctioned super-sprint event features an ocean swim, and takes place the third weekend in May. Approximately 300 triathletes come to Topsail to participate.
• Chamber and Tourism Auction - a live and silent auction that promotes the area's goods and services and provides resources to support various Chamber programs. The Auction, the Chamber's largest fundraiser, takes place in June.
• Tasting With Topsail - inaugurated in 2007, this event celebrates the close of the summer season and introduces our guests to some of the unique varietals that come from wineries in our state.
• Holiday Flotilla - a parade of boats, lighted and decorated for the holidays, cruises Topsail Sound and kicks off the holiday season. The event takes places the second Friday following Thanksgiving.
• Annual Membership Reception - a celebration of our membership and the year's achievements, the Chamber's annual membership open house is held annually, and features heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.