2026 Business After Hours: Health

We?re excited to invite you to our first Business After Hours of 2026, focused on starting the New Year right with health, wellness, and connection. Join fellow chamber members for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and inspiration as we kick off the y......More

We?re excited to invite you to our first Business After Hours of 2026, focused on starting the New Year right with health, wellness, and connection. Join fellow chamber members for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and inspiration as we kick off the year with a fresh, healthy mindset?personally and professionally. We hope you?ll come connect, recharge, and set the tone for a strong year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there! ? Tonia, Kary, Madelyn, and Taylor Business After Hours 2026 February 5th : Health May 7th: Community Impact May 14th: Joint Business After Hours at Grandfather Mountain (Burke, Boone, Ashe, Avery, Banner Elk) Housing: Date to be Announced Soon! October 22nd: Joint Business After Hours with the Caldwell Chamber                         Business @ the Border  Some things to expect at BAH: Member booths for you to visit and enjoy  New connections, partnerships and friendships  Snack, apps and beverages  One drink ticket with your registration  Door prizes  A casual environment for you to enjoy after work. End your day on a great note.  Are you a company that focuses on health or provides health services? Up to 6 companies can table at this event. Contact Kary to get signed up today! Kary Greer at 828-437-3021 or [email protected]  

UNC Health Blue Ridge Valdese Hospital

Friends for Animals: Purrfect and Pawsome Valentine's Dinner

Purrfect & Pawsome Valentine’s Dinner Friends For Animals – Humane Society of Burke County invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of great food, music, and love for animals! Join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the American Le......More

Purrfect & Pawsome Valentine’s Dinner Friends For Animals – Humane Society of Burke County invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of great food, music, and love for animals! Join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the American Legion Post 234 in Valdese for a special Valentine’s Dinner benefiting the animals in our care. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner provided by Morganton Food Company, featuring appetizers like charcuterie and shrimp cocktail, hearty entrées including smoked gouda and bacon chicken and roasted garlic herb striploin, plus sides, salad, and dessert. The evening will also include a cash bar, music by Miller Mobile DJ Service, a 50/50 drawing, and four gift baskets raffled off throughout the night. Tickets: $40 per person ($80 per couple) or $200 for a table of six Ticket deadline: Friday, January 30th (all sales are final) All proceeds from this event go directly toward the care of animals at our shelter. Come enjoy a romantic and fun-filled evening while supporting a great cause! 

Ribbon Cutting and Dedication for Cranford Room at RO Huffman Center for Town of Drexel

Ribbon Cutting and Dedication for Cranford Room at RO Huffman Center for Town of Drexel

700 South Main Street Drexel, NC 28619

2026 Elected Officials Reception

2026 Elected Officials Reception     Please join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and engage with Burke County’s elected officials, including those newly elected.

CoMMA Performing Arts Center (401 South College Street, Morganton)

Olive Hill Homeownership Education Class

Reach for Your Dreams in Olive Hill CEDC’s Home buyer Class! Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, especially in challenging economic times? Olive Hill's First-time Home buyer Class can help. In one day of training, you will learn the ......More

Reach for Your Dreams in Olive Hill CEDC’s Home buyer Class! Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, especially in challenging economic times? Olive Hill's First-time Home buyer Class can help. In one day of training, you will learn the entire home buying process from start to finish and how to stay on track as a responsible homeowner. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion. Are You Required to Take this Class? Anyone can take Olive Hill's Home buyer Class, but the class is required if you're applying for a NC Housing Finance Agency Community Partner Loan Pool home loan. CPLP financing can be used independently or with and NC Home Advantage Mortgage™, including down payment assistance. Eligible first-time buyers can also apply for an MCC. If you're buying a house with your spouse or another person who will legally share the financial responsibility for making mortgage payments, then both of you must complete the class.  Getting started is easy.  Register here www.ohcedc.org/register    

200 South College Street, Morganton NC

5th Annual Litter Sweep

5th Annual Litter Sweep The Chamber is looking to unite the community by getting citizens involved in tackling the issue of litter in Burke County through its 4th Annual Litter Sweep. This event will take place in March of 2026. Everyone is invited to participate!......More

5th Annual Litter Sweep The Chamber is looking to unite the community by getting citizens involved in tackling the issue of litter in Burke County through its 4th Annual Litter Sweep. This event will take place in March of 2026. Everyone is invited to participate!  This event is FREE and supplies are provided! Cash prizes will be awarded to the three (3) teams that collect the most litter!  How it works: Step One: Register your team, have each teammate complete their paperwork, and pickup supplies at the Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, April 1st. Can't make it? Email or call Jenna to schedule a pickup time. Step Two: Go out and collect litter in the area that your team registered for between April 2nd and 9th. Step Three: Drop off your bags of litter at one of the convenience sites listed in the information pamphlet (will be provided). Have the site attendant sign off on your team sheet. Step Four: Turn in your team sheet & supplies to the Chamber no later than Friday, April 11th during our office hours. Winning teams will be announced at the Litter Sweep Celebration on Tuesday, April 15th. What about recycling?: The Burke County Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage all teams to collect recycling as well as trash!  For recyclable items (recycling guide will be provided), please make sure to bring them to the Chamber when full. Litter bags must be dropped off at one of the convenience sites listed in the participation pamphlets. There will be a prize for the team that collects the most recycling!  Remember, bags of recycling will need to be dropped off at the Chamber during business hours. A member of our team will record the number of recycling bags each team turned in. Questions? Please direct all questions to Jenna Cole at the Chamber.     Phone: 828.437.3021     Email: [email protected]

Throughout Burke County

Burke Business Brew

Burke Business Brew (formerly Coffee with the Staff) A networking and educational event for new and long-time members. What to expect: ► Coffee ►Light Refreshments  ► Networking 🤝 This is a drop-in event and is FREE to attend. RSVP requested.

Burke County Chamber of Commerce

Olive Hill Homeownership Education Class

Reach for Your Dreams in Olive Hill CEDC’s Home buyer Class! Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, especially in challenging economic times? Olive Hill's First-time Home buyer Class can help. In one day of training, you will learn the ......More

Reach for Your Dreams in Olive Hill CEDC’s Home buyer Class! Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure where to start, especially in challenging economic times? Olive Hill's First-time Home buyer Class can help. In one day of training, you will learn the entire home buying process from start to finish and how to stay on track as a responsible homeowner. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion. Are You Required to Take this Class? Anyone can take Olive Hill's Home buyer Class, but the class is required if you're applying for a NC Housing Finance Agency Community Partner Loan Pool home loan. CPLP financing can be used independently or with and NC Home Advantage Mortgage™, including down payment assistance. Eligible first-time buyers can also apply for an MCC. If you're buying a house with your spouse or another person who will legally share the financial responsibility for making mortgage payments, then both of you must complete the class.  Getting started is easy.  Register here www.ohcedc.org/register    

200 South College Street, Morganton NC

2026 Women's Leadership Luncheon

Join us for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon, designed to support women of Burke County in every stage of their professional journey. This event will feature a keynote speaker and lunch will be provided. Guests can expect to connect with and learn about businesses t......More

Join us for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon, designed to support women of Burke County in every stage of their professional journey. This event will feature a keynote speaker and lunch will be provided. Guests can expect to connect with and learn about businesses that serve women while networking with other professionals in the community. Join us for this exciting women-focused Event of the Year!

Morganton Community House