Chamber Events
CDCC Presents Events Throughout the Year Supporting the Four Pillars on Which the Chamber’s Foundation is Built!
Ready to re-connect with fellow business leaders? Ready to share your business story with other business owners in our area? Interested in hearing about what business colleagues are up to? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, mark your calendar today and plan to attend the CDCC’s next Sunset Business Mixer.
The Sunset Business Mixer is one of the many benefits that accompany your membership. Mixers provide a great opportunity for CDCC members and their guests to spend time together at the end of a work- day in a casual setting, while meeting other business owners, sharing information, and collecting qualified leads.
The leading networking opportunity offered by the Chamber, the Sunset Business Mixer is one of the many benefits that accompany your membership. Mixers provide a great opportunity for CDCC members and their guests to spend time together at the end of a work- day in a casual setting, while meeting other business owners, sharing information, and collecting qualified leads. Members are given an opportunity to donate and win door prizes – and each month, one lucky winner will be named “Member of the Month.”
Sunset Business Mixers occur 10 times during the year and are typically held the last Wednesday of the month from 5 – 7 pm.
In October, the mixer is replaced by the CDCC Holiday Gift Auction and in December, by the CDCC Holiday Party. The Sunset Business Mixer is coupled with a Member 2 Member Expo twice per year in January and August. The January Sunset Business Mixer also features the CDCC Showcase where members and prospective members can learn about the work of the Chamber.
The Amazing Chase, usually held in September, provides increased exposure for business in our downtown area, as teams participate in a competitive race featuring stops at retail establishments, historical sites, law offices and more!
Held annually at the end of October, this CDCC fundraising event provides an opportunity to showcase the goods and services of CDCC Members by holding a live and silent auction to promote “shopping local” for the Holiday season.
This event gives the CDCC an opportunity to showcase business members who donate the items and who support the event with sponsorships. Through this event, funds are raised that enable the CDCC to continue to provide programs, networking events, educational activities, and many other services that members can rely on to help them grow their businesses here in Central Delaware.
Presented by the CDCC Military Affairs Committee, the State of the Base Briefing Breakfast is a late fall event is designed to provide an opportunity for the Central Delaware community to receive a briefing from the Dover Air Force Base regarding their various projects, construction, and activities. Delaware’s Congressional Delegates are also invited to share with the community a briefing on governmental issues that could affect the area and the DAFB.
The CDCC Holiday Party is a fun annual tradition gives CDCC Members an opportunity to celebrate the Holiday Season and provides an additional marketing and networking opportunity as the calendar year comes to a close.
The Economic Forecast Breakfast is typically a winter event that provides leaders of the Central Delaware business community with an economic forecast for the year ahead. Presented by selected experts in the field, participants will learn about the health of the economy at the national, state, and local levels.
The Capital Briefing Reception is presented by the CDCC Legislative Affairs Committee and typically held in January at the start of the new General Assembly session, this event is designed to provide an opportunity for the CDCC Board of Directors and the Legislative Affairs Committee Members to discuss issues that matter to the business community with newly elected and current Delaware lawmakers.
The CDCC Showcase, which usually occurs in January in conjunction with a Sunset Business Mixer and a Member 2 Member Expo, is informational event that illustrates Chamber members’ return on their investment. Members and prospective members are invited to come and learn about the work of the Chamber. Informational tables on the Chamber’s Four Pillars help explain the benefits of Chamber membership and illustrate the CDCC’s place in the community as THE essential resource for the development of businesses in Central Delaware.
At the Military Affaire, CDCC Members and military personnel, including commanders, gather for this annual event, presented by the CDCC Military Affairs Committee, to get to know each other. This event provides the perfect opportunity for civilians to thank our DAFB friends for all they do to serve our country and to learn about what military life is all about. Military personnel take this opportunity to learn about the surrounding community and connect with area business leaders.
At the Home & Garden Expo, businesses throughout the state of Delaware are invited to introduce, market, and showcase their goods and services to potential customers interested in home repair, construction, renovation, landscaping, pools, lighting, lawn service, and more at this late winter/early spring event.
Taxes… minimum wage… health care costs… the legalization of marijuana… workforce development… are all examples of issues that could have serious implications for Central Delaware’s business community.
The Legislative Luncheon, presented by the CDCC’s Legislative Affairs Committee, will give guests an opportunity to meet our Kent County Senators and Representatives, and participate in an open dialogue concerning business issues, while also providing our legislators with an opportunity to hear first-hand from the business community about the impact legislation will have on their businesses. During the event, members of the Legislative Affairs Committee will ask pertinent questions of the gathered lawmakers regarding the issues that make up the CDCC’s legislative agenda (ie. minimum wage, workers compensation, taxes, paid family leave, the legalization of marijuana, etc.).
The 55+ Expo, a major event on the CDCC calendar each year, is an event that provides an opportunity for businesses throughout the state of Delaware and nearby states to introduce, market, and showcase their goods and services to the 55+ population (the prominent and growing sector of our population) nd their caregivers.
Presented by the CDCC Military Affairs Committee, the Bluesuiters Golf Tournament is a popular event designed to strengthen and celebrate the incredible relationship between the civilians of Central Delaware and the Officers and Airmen of the Dover Air Force Base. Participants are invited to enjoy a day on the golf course, playing on a team of both civilians and military personnel, followed by a dinner.
The Chamber Mini Masters is a FUN fundraising event, held in conjunction with the Sunset Business Mixer, promises to provide our members with an opportunity to market their businesses and network with other professionals while having fun and building relationships on the putt-putt course.
Typically held in June, the Awards for Excellence Celebration is a highlight of the CDCC year. CDCC Members and guests gather to name the Small Business of the Year, the Large Employer of the Year, and the Young Professional of the Year, all selected by CDCC members. In addition, volunteers are recognized, the CDCC Board Chair presents the “State of the Chamber Address,” and members celebrate the graduation of the Leadership Central Delaware class.
