2026 Annual Business Showcase & Regional Apprenticeship Recognition

Please get your game tickets at the RidgeYaks website or stadium. Our registration is now closed.  Vendor Information & Event Details We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 Business Showcase & Registered Apprentice Signing Night at the Salem Red Sox ballpark! ......More

Please get your game tickets at the RidgeYaks website or stadium. Our registration is now closed.  Vendor Information & Event Details We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 Business Showcase & Registered Apprentice Signing Night at the Salem Red Sox ballpark! Setup Information Vendor setup begins at 2:00 PM Each booth space includes: One 8ft table Two chairs Vendors may arrive anytime after 2:00 PM, but we ask that all tables are fully set up by 4:00 PM Vendor Networking Hour From 4:00–4:45 PM, we’ll host a casual networking happy hour exclusively for vendors and participants before the stadium opens to the public. 🍻 Your first beer is on the Chamber! This is a great opportunity to: Meet fellow businesses and community leaders Connect with apprenticeship partners and educators Explore other vendor booths before the event begins Event Overview We’re expecting a strong crowd throughout the evening as we celebrate: Registered Apprenticeship program participants Teachers of the Year from all four school districts Salem-Roanoke County Chamber Foundation Scholarship recipients Once the gates open to the public, attendees will be able to visit vendor tables throughout the evening while enjoying the game atmosphere. Booth Expectations We encourage vendors to: Bring branded materials, giveaways, signage, and promotional items Engage with attendees throughout the evening Enjoy the game and networking opportunities! Vendors are welcome to remain set up throughout the game and may begin packing up whenever they choose. We look forward to seeing everyone at the ballpark for a fun evening of networking, recognition, and community celebration!

Salem RidgeYaks Stadium

Business After Hours: Stave & Cork

Sponsored by: Express Employment Professionals 

Ribbon Cutting - Agenacare Urgent Care Salem

Join us for a ribbon-cutting at the new Salem location!

1005 E Main St, Salem, VA

Member Orientation

Join our Spring Member Orientation! This onboarding meeting will be open to all of our members who could use a refresher about the perks of being a chamber member. Coffee and Treats will be provided! 8:30 - 9 : Networking and Coffee  9 - 9:30 : Member Information ...More

Join our Spring Member Orientation! This onboarding meeting will be open to all of our members who could use a refresher about the perks of being a chamber member. Coffee and Treats will be provided! 8:30 - 9 : Networking and Coffee  9 - 9:30 : Member Information 

611 E Main St. Salem Salem RoCo Chamber Office

LeadHERship with Becky Freemal

The Curiosity Advantage: The #1 Driver of Revenue, Retention, and Results What if the most powerful tool for driving your business forward isn’t a new software or a marketing budget, but a mindset you already possess? In a survey of over 700 CEOs, "Passionate Cur......More

The Curiosity Advantage: The #1 Driver of Revenue, Retention, and Results What if the most powerful tool for driving your business forward isn’t a new software or a marketing budget, but a mindset you already possess? In a survey of over 700 CEOs, "Passionate Curiosity" was ranked as the number one predictor of success. Yet, in the rush of daily operations, it is often the first thing we lose. Join fCMO and Bestselling Author Becky Freemal for The Curiosity Advantage, a session designed to prove that curiosity isn’t just a "nice-to-have"—it is a strategic necessity that impacts every department in your organization. In this session, we will uncover: For the Business Leader: Employee turnover costs companies ~34% of an annual salary. Find out how curiosity strengthens cross-generational teams, increases job satisfaction, and prevents the friction that drives talent away. For the Marketer & Brand Builder: Discover why curiosity is the secret ingredient to a magnetic "Brand Voice." Learn how asking the right questions builds influence, fosters likability, and persuades customers more effectively than any sales pitch. For the Entrepreneur: Worry constricts, but curiosity expands. Learn how to shift your mindset from "survival mode" to "solution mode," turning market challenges into opportunities for innovation rather than stress.   See why the smartest person in the room isn't the one with the answers, but the one asking the questions that save hours of rework and office politics.

Salem - RoCo Chamber 611 E Main St, Salem

Ribbon Cutting: QualiChem

Ribbon Cutting: Align Neurology

Salem After 5

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Sign up to volunteer!  Salem After Five concert series returns to the Salem Farmers Market! Admission is $5, with children 12 and under free, featuring local food vendors, beverages, and charity support.

Salem Farmers Market

WiseChoice Lunch & Learn

Salem - RoCo Chamber Office 611 E Main St, Salem Located in Longwood Park

Business Advocacy Breakfast: Wendi Pannell

From Overwhelm to Output: Practical AI to Lead and Execute Better   Brief Description AI shouldn’t feel like sci-fi—it should feel like flipping a productivity switch. In this fast-paced, interactive Zoom session, fractional COO and leadership strategist Wendi......More

From Overwhelm to Output: Practical AI to Lead and Execute Better   Brief Description AI shouldn’t feel like sci-fi—it should feel like flipping a productivity switch. In this fast-paced, interactive Zoom session, fractional COO and leadership strategist Wendi Pannell demystifies today’s smartest tools, showing how anyone can reboot daily workflows (and sanity) with a dash of artificial intelligence. Whether you’re an early adopter already chatting with GPT before coffee or a cautious explorer who still suspects the toaster is listening, you’ll discover practical, human-first ways to: Clarify vision—co-write razor-sharp goals in minutes Communicate better—turn rambling emails into crisp, empathetic messages (live demo) Execute faster—convert meeting notes into actionable task lists automatically Zero code, zero hype—just concrete prompts, quick wins, and a downloadable cheat sheet so you can keep the momentum going long after the webinar ends. Come curious, leave empowered, and make AI your new work-day wingman.

Salem - RoCo Camber Office 611 E Main St, Salem