Our Membership Meetings

Our membership meetings allow us to come together as an organization and learn about our community and its members. We share news and updates from town officials, sponsoring members, nonprofits and most importantly, you. Our meetings are free to attend for members and we allow guests to attend a meeting before deciding on whether to become a member.

2023 Membership Meeting Dates

Breakfast – 7:30am to 9:00am
Evening – 5:30pm to 9:00pm

Venue: The Cary Chamber of Commerce
307 N. Academy Street Cary, NC

Sept 7

October 5

November 2

December 12 will be a special What’s Up? Downtown! event

Sample Meeting Agenda

7:30-8:00am Open Networking (Refreshments Served at 7:45)
8:00-8:10am Introduction to Speaker
8:10-8:30am Featured Speaker
8:30-8:40am Questions
8:40-8:50pm Town Updates
8:50-9:00am Membership Announcements

Town Updates include but are not limited to: Town of Cary Representatives, Police Department, Fire Department, Cultural Arts Center, Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Sponsoring Members.

Previous Speakers Roster

(subject to change on the speaker’s availability)

Paul Gregg	Executive Director, Glenaire
Downtown Development Panel
Bill Fletcher	Wake Co. Board of Education
Cathleen Turner	Regional Dir., Preservation North Carolina
William D. Lewis	Cultural Arts Manager, Town of Cary
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht	Mayor of the Town of Cary
Police Chief Terry Sult and Fire Chief Mike Cooper	Public Safety
Joe Millazo	Executive Director, Regional Transportation Alliance

Kris Carmichael	Page Walker

If you have an idea for a speaker or if you would be interested in being our speaker, please reach out to us at board@heartofcary.org

Interested in Joining or Sponsoring an meeting or event?

Residents (2023)

$50

All adult members of your household are invited to attend membership meetings at no charge.

Nonprofit (2023)

$75

For non-profit organizations of any size. Up to 3 employees are invited to attend membership meetings at no charge.

Business (2023)

$100

For small to medium-sized businesses and organizations who have fewer involved employees. Up to 3 members are invited to attend membership meetings at no charge.

Corporate (2023)

$150

For large businesses and organizations that have several employees involved in local affairs. Up to 5 employees are invited to attend membership meetings at no charge.

Sponsorship (2023)

$250

For businesses and organizations who wish to financially sponsor a membership meeting. Sponsors will be recognized at the Heart of Cary Association meeting they supported. Price includes membership at the business/organization ($100) level.

WUD Event Sponsorship (2023)

$250

For businesses and organizations who wish to financially sponsor a What's Up? Downtown! Event. Sponsors will be recognized at the Heart of Cary Association event they supported. Price includes membership at the business/organization ($100) level.