Advance. Elevate. Influence.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 help to influence the community according to our mission, elevate its partners and stakeholders, and work to find advancement opportunities 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
- 2022 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 2022 will be on Launch JOCO, a grant program that trains local entrepreneurs and pairs them with local business mentors, 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
- 2022 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: 2nd Friday each month @ 8:00 am
- 2022 Committee Chair: Brad Palmer
- 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 2022 will be on Super Star Teacher, the INSPIRE Mentoring Program, and the development of CCOC's new Students to Entrepreneurs Program (STEP).
- Meeting Times: 4th Monday each month @ 10:00 am
- 2022 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) develops leaders by facilitating personal growth, encouraging mentorship, and providing supportive education for young professionals through engagement in the Clayton community.
- 2022 Committee Chair: Hannah Smith
- Meeting Times: Once a month networking event, community service activity or professional development seminar. Planning committee meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 8:00 am
- Apply to be an official HYPE member HERE. (Note: interested potential members can attend one HYPE event for free prior to paying membership dues).
- 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
- 2022 Committee Chair: Ana Garcia
- 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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Erin Belcher - Dylan's Unique Gifts
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Gabriella Woodson - Chefella's Catering & Event Planning
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Geoff Harper - United Community Bank
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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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