Randleman Chamber of Commerce

16 May

Chambers of Commerce take ‘Power of 5’ view in Randolph County

Bob SuttonBusiness, Events, NewsAdam Deathe, Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber, Ashlee Willett, Liberty Chamber of Commerce, Ramseur Eastern Randolph Area Chamber., Randleman Chamber of Commerce

The five separate Chambers of Commerce in Randolph County have joined forces in terms of sharing more information and meeting on a regular basis. It’s under the “Power of 5” concept. “We’re all of the opinion that we’re stronger together,” said Adam Deathe, president/CEO of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber. “We all realized that we were on the same page.” There was a “Business After Hours” meeting last month for members of all the chambers of commerce. It was held at Holly Ridge Golf Links in Archdale. “A great turnout and networking opportunity with people from all over Randolph County,” said J.C.…

09 Apr

Randleman Chamber receives scholarship

Randolph RecordNewsJeff Freeman, Randleman Chamber of Commerce

RANDLEMAN — The Randleman Chamber was awarded a scholarship for executive director Jeff Freeman to attend a fall management conference in South Carolina. That was announced during the Carolinas Association of Chambers of Commerce Executive last month in Chapel Hill. In all, 35 scholarships were awarded to CACCE members. Chambers receiving scholarships similar to Freeman were representing the Alleghany County Chamber, Anson County Chamber, Greater Topsail Area Chamber and Stanly County Chamber. Also, the Archdale-Trinity Chamber was awarded one of 22 scholarships to assist with registration. The CACCE is a membership organization of chambers of commerce from North Carolina and South Carolina. The annual…

19 Jul

Randleman seeks hotel to pair with growth

Bob SuttonBusiness, NewsHotels, Randleman, Randleman Chamber of Commerce, Ross Stores

RANDLEMAN – The need for overnight accommodations and more meeting space might be reaching higher levels in Randleman, particularly after May’s announcement that Ross Stores is planning to build a distribution center in the city. “We have been talking to developers trying to get a hotel here,” said Jeff Freeman, executive director of the Randleman Chamber of Commerce. “We believe that is a need. Randleman does not have hotel and ample meeting space.” In order for Randleman’s growth to continue, Freeman said facilities that can cater to more visitors must be in place. “Randleman is a diamond in the rough,”…

06 Oct

Nixed festivals will have to wait until next year

Bob SuttonEventsFall Festival, Hurricane Ian, NASCAR Day Festival, Randleman Chamber of Commerce, Randolph Arts Guild

ASHEBORO — Two major festivals in Randolph County were called off last weekend because of weather concerns related to the impact from Hurricane Ian. The Fall Festival in Asheboro and NASCAR Day Festival in Randleman were wiped off the schedule. The Randolph Arts Guild, which manages the event in Asheboro, announced the decision to nix the event. “for the safety of our vendors, entertainers, attendees, sponsors, and downtown merchants,” according to a statement from the guild. The group cited an executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper, who declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the path of Hurricane Ian…