Taking Care of Business 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 2 Homewood Suites

Economic Development & Public Policy Committee 8-9:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 3 | Chamber

Non-Profi t Roundtable 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 9 Chamber

Cuba Info Session5:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 10, Location TBD

Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 15Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Vote YES to invest!

Retail Roundtable 7:30-8:45 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 15 | Chamber

Chamber 4114-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 17Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Face Time 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 17 Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Sign up for Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro! Find out more about the 10-week program online: carolinachamber.org/leadership

• Leadership Kick-Off Reception 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 22 The Siena Hotel • Ropes Course & First Session of Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 23 Triangle Training Center

Chapel Hill Young Professionals 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 24 Carolina Ale House

Find details about and register for all Chamber events at carolinachamber.org/events!

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March EventsAlicia Stemper Photography (919) 812-4934 aliciastemperphotography.com

Belly Blast Fitness | (919) 391-7010 bellyblastfitness.com

Carolina Car Wash and Detail (919) 929-9122 carolinacarwashanddetail.com

Huntington Learning Center (919) 201-2045 chapelhill.huntingtonhelps.com

Italian Pizzeria III | (919) 968-4671 italianpizzeria3.com

JUST TRYAN IT | (410) 336-9744 justtryanit.com

Light Switch Business Consulting davidjmansor@gmail.com

Mako Medical Laboratories (225) 205-7638 | makomedical.com

Med Access Urgent Care, PLLC (919) 604-9762 | medaccess-uc.com

Michael Edits | (704) 737-5220 michaeledits.com

The Framers Corner Inc. | (919) 929-3166 theframerscorner.com

Find all Chamber members at our online business directory at business.carolinachamber.org/list

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2016March

North Carolina will once again be a presidential battleground, but the March 15 primary matters locally too. Because no Republicans have filed, the primary is your only opportunity to cast a ballot in the Orange County Board of Commissioners race. Additionally, the Chamber has endorsed the Connect NC bond and is counting on you to vote YES to invest.

YOUR GUIDE TO THE PRIMARY:• Check your voter registration: enr.ncsbe.gov/ voter_search_public/ • Check the new rules: voterid.nc.gov • Vote early (March 3-12) OR vote March 15 – polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Check your polling location: enr.ncsbe.gov/ pollingplace_search/

Need more information about the upcoming election? Visit carolinachamber.org/elections or connect with us on social media at Facebook (facebook.com/ChapelHillCarrboroChamber) or Twitter (@CarolinaChamber). See you at the polls!

“Formulating and delivering solutions.” That’s what Luke Graysmith has been doing for nearly two decades as president of Polaris IT Solutions. Polaris IT specializes in cloud solutions (and migrations) in addition to computer support in order to help make your company more profitable. Their clients are from a wide span of sectors and include Chamber members Charles Carver CPA and Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Inc., in addition to the Chamber itself. Chamber President

and CEO Aaron Nelson wrote recently, “Luke Graysmith of Polaris ITS has successfully managed the Chamber’s technology infrastructure for 15 years and has always kept us running and never let us down. From handhelds to desktops, servers, routers and wireless networks, he has ably coached and counseled us, installing new equipment and repairing hardware as it aged. Most importantly, he has kept us up and running and responded to emergencies day or night, weekday or weekend. If things go bad, I am 100% confident he can fix them. We are grateful for his service to and partnership with the Chamber.” Learn more about Polaris IT Solutions and what they can do for your business at polarisits.com.

We’re going back to Cuba! Last year, we had a sold-out trip where 32 people from our community had the opportunity to experience Cuba. Now we’re ready to do it again! The trip, starting at $3,995, includes airfare from RDU, meals, and ground transport. Book now to travel with the Chamber to Cuba, October 4-10. Space is limited and will sell out quickly. Learn more and book today at carolinachamber.org/travel. Don’t Miss the Election this March!

We’re Headed Back to Cuba ... Let’s Go!

Member Exclusives: Promote Your Business in a New Way

Major Investor Spotlight: Polaris IT Solutions

Top le� : Cuba’s capitol building. Photo credit: Bud Ellison. Top right: Cuba’s Plaza Viega. Photo credit: Brian Snelson. Bottom right: Vintage cars on the streets of Havana. Photo credit: Christopher Michel.

Chapel Hill Tire Car Care’s recent Member Exclusives email.

Member Exclusives is a NEW way to reach potential clients and customers with a special discount offer, news announcements, or an event invitation through the Chamber. Reach nearly 3,000 business representatives at just $250 per email campaign. To send your message through the Member Exclusives channel, simply contact Aubrey Fox Williams at (919) 967-7076 or afoxwilliams@carolinachamber.org to get started.

All Chamber members have been enrolled in this new members-only program to receive great discounts and valuable member news. Make sure all of your co-workers are enrolled. Contact our member relations specialist, Amy Grau at (919) 967-7075 or agrau@carolinachamber.org to add any representatives of your organization.

Chancellor Carol Folt voted early last election. Learn more about how the Connect NC bonds will bene� t UNC Chapel Hill at carolinabond.unc.edu. Photo courtesy of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.