Ah, February! The month of love! You know what I love? Our community! My love for Chapel Hill-Carrboro is why I'm participating in Chapel Hill 2020, a once-in-a-generation revision of Chapel Hill's Comprehensive Plan. Every stakeholder can participate, and we need you - the business community - to chime in. You have a rare opportunity to help change the direction of Chapel Hill - the community in which you love to live, work and/or play!

GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK! What is your vision for Chapel Hill? (Even if you don't live in Chapel Hill - if you're a member of our Chamber, you're an investor in Chapel Hill!) Fill out this brief survey or contact Kristen Smith, the Chamber's director of public policy and member engagement, at 919.357.9988 or ksmith@carolinachamber.org to make your voice heard.

Let's not forget Carrboro! February is "For the Love of Carrboro" month, and the Chamber is excited to offer Carrboro businesses (that are not currently Chamber members) with 10 or fewer employees a year of Chamber membership for $214.00. Regular membership is priced at $384.00. Know a Carrboro business that could benefit from Chamber membership? Have a representative contact Abby Spoon at 919.967.7076 or aspoon@carolinachamber.org before Feb. 14.

Below you'll find a list of all the Chamber's upcoming events. Check it out, pass this e-mail on to colleagues, and call me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!

Young Professionals Network presented by DSI Comedy - 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Studio 91
Registration required. $10 for Chamber members. Questions? Contact Laura Morrison | 357.9989 | lmorrison@carolinachamber.org

Career coach and radio show host Kristin Hiemstra will present at the first Young Professionals Network of 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7 at Studio 91 in Chapel Hill. Join us for networking, appetizers and a cash bar, and a session on creating career potential with Hiemstra, president of the Art of Potential, a career coaching company. Hiemstra will talk about how to elevate your career so that it is a better reflection of your personal fabulousness. She will explore the new job market, why job proposals should be in your future, and great but unexpected places to find career leads. To register, click here or contact Laura Morrison at 919.357.9989 or lmorrison@carolinachamber.org.

Non-Profit Roundtable - 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Chamber Office
Registration required. Free for Chamber members. Questions? Contact Laura Morrison | 357.9989 | lmorrison@carolinachamber.org
Bob Saunders from the Brooks Pierce law firm will give advice for non-profit directors and board members on their legal responsibilities (as well as practical tips) if an executive director embezzles funds. This Roundtable is not restricted to non-profit Chamber members, so please join us! RSVP to Laura Morrison at lmorrison@carolinachamber.org

Business After Hours - 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 - The Upper Club at the Loudermilk Center in Kenan Stadium
No registration required. Free for Chamber members. Questions? Contact Laura Morrison | 357.9989 | lmorrison@carolinachamber.org
Join us in the Upper Club at the Loudermilk Center in Kenan Stadium for our monthly evening networking event. Free parking will be available after 5 p.m. off Stadium Drive on UNC's campus, and paid parking is available in the Ram's Head Parking Deck off Ridge Road ($1.50 per hour). If you park in the deck, take either elevator to the plaza level, and follow the brick pathway to the Blue Zone North Gate to enter the Loudermilk Center. If you park off Stadium Drive, enter the stadium through either the Blue Zone North Gate or Gate 2, which is located directly off of Stadium Drive. When you arrive at the Loudermilk Center, take the elevator to the fifth floor to access the Upper Club. After Hours table sponsors are Corely Redfoot Architects, Endurance Magazine, The Arc of Orange County and Courtyard by Marriott. The Non-Profit Spotlight is the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.

A special thank you to our 2010 Community Champions: AICPA ; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; and UNC Health Care

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce:
* Improving your bottom line
* Growing your professional network
* Creating a community where you can thrive
Thank you for your membership!