Advocate. Collaborate. Innovate.CCOC champions business, economic development, and education in Clayton, NC. One way our investors can engage with our work is by serving on one of our important issues-based or advocacy committees, as well as community special event task forces. These committees and task forces advocate according to our mission, collaborate with the partners and stakeholders, and work to find innovative solutions for our community. Get an update on our work by downloading the CCOC Impact Agenda below.
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Initiative-based committees.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of our issues-based committees, please contact us.
Economic Development.
CCOC is committed to economic development. The CCOC Economic Development committee is a collaborative forum to discuss, research, and cultivate ideas, as well as implement initiatives related to Clayton’s business stability, growth, and community enrichment in order to ensure its economic vitality.
- Meeting Times: 4th Wednesday each month @ 8:30 am
- 2021 Committee Chair: Jim Perricone, Partners Commercial Realty
- By appointment only, contact CCOC.
Workforce Development.
CCOC is committed to producing and retaining skilled workers in Clayton, NC. The CCOC Workforce Development committee achieves CCOC’s workforce development goals by implementing related initiatives and collaborating with various community partners and regional workforce programs, training opportunities, and events. The committee's focus for 2021 will be on development of a Workforce report card, a collaborative Johnston County initiative, and JOCO WORKS, a workforce event with curriculum for all 8th grade students in Johnston County.
- Meeting Times: 2nd Tuesday each month @ 10:00 am
- 2021 Committee Chair: Melissa Overton, MedicalTraining.Me
- By appointment only, contact CCOC.
Legislative & Governmental Affairs.
An integral component of CCOC’s mission is to communicate the views of the business community to our elected officials as well as ensure all Clayton voters are educated about all platforms. The Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee identifies and recommends policy to CCOC board of directors on issues that affect our local economy, business environment, and quality of life in Clayton, NC, as well as plans voter education events open to the general public.
- Meeting Times: 1st Friday each month @ 8:00 am
- 2021 Committee Chair: Brad Palmer, Edward Jones
- By appointment only, contact CCOC.
- Click here to find all recent Clayton Town Council Meeting agendas and videos. Click here to view all Johnston County Board of Commissioners past meeting minutes and upcoming meeting agendas.
Education.
CCOC is committed to education. The CCOC Education Committee is focused on public and private education advocacy in Clayton. They achieve this by cultivating relationships with and supporting Clayton’s Pre-K through 12th grade schools, selecting monthly and annual CCOC Super Star Teacher award recipients, and developing/overseeing educational presentations and mentoring programs. The committee's focus in 2021 will be on Super Star Teacher, the INSPIRE Mentoring Program, and the development of CCOC's new Young Entrepreneur Program (STEP).
- Meeting Times: 4th Monday each month @ 10:00 am
- 2021 Committee Chair: Myra Burrell, Partnership for Children of Johnston County
- By appointment only, contact CCOC.
Advocacy committees.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of our advocacy committees, please contact us.
H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young Professionals Engage).
HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) has the mission of providing opportunities to local young professionals in order to build personal networks and develop lasting relationships with peers in the community. The HYPE group is dedicated to young professionals with a focus on professional development, networking and service. HYPE’s annual opportunities will include serving, leadership, and networking within the Clayton community as well as personal and professional development through seminars and outreach efforts.
- Apply to be an official HYPE member HERE. (Note: interested potential members can attend one HYPE event for free prior to paying membership dues).
- Meeting Times: Once a month networking event, community service activity or professional development seminar.
- Join the CCOC HYPE Facebook Group to stay informed!
- Open to all local young professionals (21-39)
Ambassador.
CCOC is committed to business advocacy. The CCOC Ambassador Committee assists CCOC with this commitment by contacting and engaging with investors, relaying feedback to CCOC staff from the business community, organizing an annual business to business marketing opportunity, attending celebratory ribbon cuttings, and selecting CCOC’s businesses of the month from public nominations.
- Meeting Times: 3rd Tuesday each month @ 9:00 am
- 2021 Committee Chair: Dr. Matt Thompson, Align Family Chiropractic
- Open to all investors
Meet our Ambassadors:
Dr. Matt Thompson (Chair) - Align Family Chiropractic
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Ana Garcia - The Arbors at East Village
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Dwight Morris - Partnership for Children of Johnston County
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Eric Minch - BelFlex Staffing Network
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Erin Belcher - Dylan's Unique Gifts
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Evelyn Hurba - Family Insurance
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Gabriella Woodson - Chefella's Catering & Event Planning
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Geoff Harper - United Community Bank
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Irene Brooks - Johnston Now Magazine
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Kelli Bynum - First Federal Bank
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Michael Pagliocca - Elite Travel Planners
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Sadie Brown - Leak Locators
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Tammy Washington - Executive Personnel Group
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