Market at the Crossroads

Market at The Crossroads will be held each month beginning in April and running through October from 8am-12pm with a Holiday Market in November. Over 40 Vendors selling homemade crafts, baked goods, farm fresh items, coffees, food trucks, wood crafts and more! Lo......More

Market at The Crossroads will be held each month beginning in April and running through October from 8am-12pm with a Holiday Market in November. Over 40 Vendors selling homemade crafts, baked goods, farm fresh items, coffees, food trucks, wood crafts and more! Located at Flowers Crossroads Hwy 42 & Buffalo Rd. See You at The Market!

Hwy 42 and Buffalo Rd Flowers Plantation

Small Business Resilience Workshop Series: Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience

Protect your business in a digital world. Disasters aren’t always physical. This session focuses on preventing and responding to cyber threats and digital disruptions. Topics include: Cybersecurity basics for small businesses Protecting customer and financi......More

Protect your business in a digital world. Disasters aren’t always physical. This session focuses on preventing and responding to cyber threats and digital disruptions. Topics include: Cybersecurity basics for small businesses Protecting customer and financial data Preventing and responding to cyber attacks Preparing for extended outages and digital disruptions   Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the final workshop of the series! Johnston County Small Business Resilience Program Prepare. Respond. Recover. Stay Open. Thanks to funding from Duke Energy, the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business Center at Johnston Community College invites small business owners to participate in a powerful 3-part training series designed to strengthen your business against unexpected disruptions. From hurricanes and floods to cyber threats and power outages, today’s businesses face more risks than ever before. This program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and local connections needed to protect your business and recover faster. Why Attend? ✔ Learn how to safeguard your business from natural and digital disasters ✔ Hear directly from experts and local emergency leaders ✔ Build a practical resilience and recovery plan ✔ Connect with other business owners in your community ✔ Become eligible to apply for grant funding to support your preparedness efforts (must attend all three sessions) Links for the full workshop series is below: June 2 - Johnston County Emergency Response 12-2pm August 4 - Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience 12-2pm September 1 - Disaster Impact & Recovery Planning 12-2pm

Johnston Community College Wilson Building- Room C1111

National Night Out at Flowers

Flowers will bring back our National Night Out again this year hosted by the Community Safety Division at Flowers. There will be emergency vehicles, face painters, inflatables, corn hole, cotton candy, tow vehicles, DUKE trucks, characters, a DJ, free sno cones, and foo......More

Flowers will bring back our National Night Out again this year hosted by the Community Safety Division at Flowers. There will be emergency vehicles, face painters, inflatables, corn hole, cotton candy, tow vehicles, DUKE trucks, characters, a DJ, free sno cones, and food and beverage available for purchase. This event is free to attend!

Concert Park at the Harris Teeter complex

Coffee Connections Hosted by Choices Pregnancy Center

Join Us for Coffee Connections – Build Relationships, Grow Your Business! Start your morning off right with Coffee Connections, hosted this month by Choices Pregnancy Center. This structured networking event is your chance to make meaningful connections with fell......More

Join Us for Coffee Connections – Build Relationships, Grow Your Business! Start your morning off right with Coffee Connections, hosted this month by Choices Pregnancy Center. This structured networking event is your chance to make meaningful connections with fellow Chamber members and the local business community. 🔹 Why Attend? Expand Your Network – Meet potential customers, partners, and referral sources. Increase Visibility – Share your business and build brand awareness. Gain Insights – Exchange ideas and learn from other professionals. Bring your business cards, a warm handshake, and be ready to connect over coffee! Registration is encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register and don't forget to bring your business card! 

Choices Pregnancy Center 1073 W Market St Smithfield, NC 27577

Flowers Bicycle Safety Course

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Thursday, August 6th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM for a Youth Bicycle & E-Bike Safety Course! This FREE event is open to youth of all ages, including teenagers, and welcomes both traditional bicycles and e-bikes. Participants will: Learn......More

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Thursday, August 6th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM for a Youth Bicycle & E-Bike Safety Course! This FREE event is open to youth of all ages, including teenagers, and welcomes both traditional bicycles and e-bikes. Participants will: Learn from certified bicycle safety instructors Hear from law enforcement officers about the importance of bicycle safety in our community Practice skills on hands-on cone courses designed to demonstrate safe bicycle and e-bike operation Gain valuable knowledge to help ride safely and confidently We are excited to partner with Hunt Training and Consulting to bring this important program to our community and help promote the safe and proper operation of bicycles and e-bikes.  

Flowers Plantation Waterfront Area

Smithfield Signature Fresh Market

Come Meet Your Farmers and know where your food is coming from! Fresh (and local) produce, meat, eggs, and farm fresh goods. 

Downtown Smithfield

Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting

Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee

Triangle East Chamber

Emerging Leaders Workshop

Emerging Leaders Professional Development Workshop Series The Skills No One Teaches — But Every Professional Needs Join us for an interactive professional development workshop designed to help emerging professionals strengthen the skills, confidence, and mindset ......More

Emerging Leaders Professional Development Workshop Series The Skills No One Teaches — But Every Professional Needs Join us for an interactive professional development workshop designed to help emerging professionals strengthen the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed in today's workplace. Event Details 📅 Date: August 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Triangle East Chamber of Commerce 1115 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577 ⚠️ Registration Deadline: July 30, 2026 Is This Workshop for You? Have you ever wondered: How do I confidently handle performance conversations? How do I build credibility in the workplace? How do I network in a way that leads to real opportunities? These are the professional skills that often determine career advancement but are rarely taught on the job. Participants will gain practical strategies they can immediately apply to improve communication, professional presence, and career growth. What This Workshop Focuses On This workshop series centers around three essential areas of professional success: 1. Workplace Communication Navigating performance conversations and feedback 2. Professionalism & Presence Understanding modern expectations of professionalism Building a strong workplace presence 3. Relationship Building & Networking Developing meaningful professional relationships Networking effectively for career advancement Each session is practical, engaging, and designed for real-world workplace situations. Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for: ✅ Emerging professionals ✅ Early-career employees ✅ Recent graduates ✅ New supervisors and team leaders ✅ Individuals seeking career growth or advancement ✅ Anyone looking to strengthen their professional presence What Participants Will Gain Participants will leave with: Greater confidence in professional conversations Stronger workplace communication skills A clearer understanding of professional expectations Improved ability to build workplace relationships Strategies to support long-term career growth About the Facilitator Melissa Fields, MBA Melissa Fields is a Human Resources and Operations Leader and College Professor who is passionate about helping individuals develop the skills no one teaches but every professional needs. With extensive experience in leadership development, talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness, she has dedicated her career to helping employees and leaders grow, perform, and advance. Bonus Networking Opportunity 🤝 Stay after the workshop for a networking event beginning at 4:00 PM. Reserve Your Spot Today! Space is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow while investing in your professional future. Hosted by MD Fields Consulting and the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce.

Triangle East Chamber Member Appreciation Event

Finance Committee Meeting

Triangle East Chamber of Commerce

Executive Board Meeting

SOJO Senior Alliance

 Join us for SOJO Senior Alliance this August! Amanda Reiser Caitlin Chastain Jasmine Young Looking to grow your network while making a difference for seniors in our community? SOJO brings together professionals from Southern Wake and Johnston County for meaningful ......More

 Join us for SOJO Senior Alliance this August! Amanda Reiser Caitlin Chastain Jasmine Young Looking to grow your network while making a difference for seniors in our community? SOJO brings together professionals from Southern Wake and Johnston County for meaningful connections, fresh ideas, and a little fun. 📅 Wednesday, August 12 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM 📍 First Street Tavern | Clayton, NC Come enjoy great conversations, interactive networking, and connect with others who are passionate about senior care. Bring a colleague and see why SOJO is quickly becoming one of the area’s favorite networking events!