Saturday August 20 – Eyes Ears Nose And Paws Graduation Ceremony

Carrboro Century Center – 11 AM

Eyes Ears Nose and Paws trains and places assistance dogs with individuals with disabilities. Their Service Dogs assist people with mobility impairments.

Help celebrate their second client and dog team graduation. Graduation will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 20th in Century Hall at the Carrboro Century Center, following the team’s completion of a two-week Client Training Camp. Graduation is free and open to the public.

For more information, go to http://www.eenp.org/main/graduation.

Thursday August 18 – Chapel Hill Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours

Performance AutoMall, Durham NC – 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber Of Commerce’s mission is to serve and advance the business interests of its members and to support the mission of the Chamber’s Foundation for a Sustainable Community. They host the Business After Hours sessions as a way to network within the member organizations/businesses.

This event is free and open to anyone. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Foundation is the August Non-Profit Spotlight. For more information, go to http://chapelhillcarrborochamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=568&eventid=1682

Thursday August 18 – Durham Chamber Young Professionals Monthly Mingle

Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham – 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Blackman & Sloop will be present at the Durham Young Professionals Monthly Mingle.

The Durham Young Professionals, a program of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, is a dynamic group of individuals under age 40 who are dedicated to civic participation, professional and personal growth, and have a shared interest in Durham as a place to live, work and play. Since its inception in March 2008, DYP has grown to more than 300 individuals. The group is also a way for the Durham Chamber to cultivate Durham’s future leaders and provide them with professional development and networking opportunities to encourage their personal growth.

For more information about the event, go to http://members.durhamchamber.org/Events/details/dyp-august-monthly-mingle

Wednesday August 24 – 2011 Women In Business

Hilton near Duke University – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

The Women in Business Luncheon Series is a three-part program sponsored by the Durham Chamber Of Commerce that brings business and community leaders together in a dynamic setting to hear from influential and successful business women. Each luncheon features a keynote speaker who will share excerpts of their professional and personal journey and keys to their success. On August 24, Madhu Beriwal, President & CEO of IEM will be this months keynote speaker.

You have the opportunity to register for the three part series at a discounted price of $135.00; individual sessions are $50.00 per ticket. You can register online at http://www.durhamchamber.org, or on the event site at http://members.durhamchamber.org/Events/details/2011-women-in-business-440

Saturday August 27 – Boys & Girls Clubs Dancing With the Stars of Carolina

The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Plan on attending the glittering star studded event of the summer! Dancing with the Stars of Carolina is a fundraising event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Chapel Hill. Sponsorships are available as well as tickets to attend. Proceeds will go towards raising $250,000 to open the Club to serve youth in the Chapel Hill Carrboro Community.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.dancingwiththestarsofcarolina.com or call 919-923-6015.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday July 21 – Chapel Hill Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours

University Mall, Durham NC – 5:30pm to 7:30pm

This event is free and open to anyone. Community Home Trust is the July Non-Profit Spotlight. For more information, go to http://chapelhillcarrborochamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=568&eventid=1669

Thursday July 28 – Durham Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours

Hotel Indigo 151 Tatum Drive Durham, NC – 5:30pm to 7pm

Business After Hours is a well-attended “end-of-the-work-day” networking event designed to help participants make new business contacts, develop potential new customers, and build exposure for their businesses. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served, and attendees will have the chance to win door prizes donated by different area businesses.

This event is free and open to anyone who is a member of the Durham Chamber of Commerce. For more information, go to http://durhamchamber.chambermaster.com/Events/details/2011-business-after-hours-march-24-comfort-inn-409

Monday July 18 – Be Active NC Corporate Golf Challenge

Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC – 8:30 AM – 2 PM

Join Blackman & Sloop at the Be Active North Carolina Corporate Golf Challenge. The Challenge is the premiere corporate golf tournament in the state with over 90 local, regional and national participating companies.

Sponsorships are still available, as well as player registration. Proceeds from the event go to Be Active North Carolina, dedicated to increasing physical activity levels and promoting healthy lifestyles among all North Carolinians.

For more information, go to http://www.beactivenc.org/support/golfchallenge/ or contact Liz Goodmon at liz@beactivenc.org.

Thursday June 16 – Chapel Hill Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours

Courtyard by Marriott – 5:30pm to 7:30pm

This event is free and open to anyone EmPOWERment, Inc. is the June Non-Profit Spotlight. Courtyard by Marriott is located at 100 Marriott Way in Chapel Hill. For more information, go to http://chapelhillcarrborochamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=568&eventid=1665&qs=ccid=568|visibility=2|context=month

Thursday June 23 – Durham Chamber Of Commerce Business After Hours

NCCU Art Museum – 5:30pm to 7pm