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2013 Annual Meeting

Michael Landguth, Airport director for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Michael Landguth came to RDU in November 2011 and since his arrival, RDU has added several critical non-stop routes to key markets including California.  He served as the CEO of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority prior to Raleigh.  While serving there, he secured more than $70 million in grant funding for airport infrastructure development and then raised matching funds locally. 

Landguth shared how there will be additional daily air services that will travel to major cities and hubs for Raleighand how they are going to focus on international routes.  

Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year Award

Lenovo was awarded the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year Award which recognizes companies that have a culture of giving back. 

James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year

The James M. Pugh Small Business Award was awarded to Triangle Rock Club. 

2012 Annual Meeting Highlights

Ryan Allis, founder of iContact, Wows Annual Meeting

Ryan Allis, the founder and CEO of Morrisville-based social media and email marketing company iContact was the keynote speaker at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting held February 17.  He is also the author of Zero to One Million; Chairman of Virante, a digital marketing agency in Raleigh; and an active angel investor of the Humanity Fund.

Allis shared the history of iContact which he launched in 2002 in Chapel Hill.  In 2004, the company began growing exponentially beginning.  Allis credited his success to hiring people smarter than himself. 

Allis shared his company's philosophy of giving back called "4-1s" and that corporate giving must be first and foremost, not an afterthought.

Allis highlighted why Morrisville is a great place for his business.  He referenced the talent, the cost of living and proximity to RTP as well as high tech businesses.

Allis finished out his remarks with a look to the future.  He sees the following trends setting the stage for business.

• Cloud computing for software and data.
• Internet usage growing from the current rate of 2.1 billion to 4 billion by 2020.
• Social responsibility will be the new competitive advantage.
• Emerging and frontier markets are booming.

Allis's comments highlighted what a great time it is for businesses to grow, especially in Morrisville!

Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year Award

The North Carolina Chef’s Academy was awarded the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year Award which recognizes companies that have a culture of giving back.

The Chef’s Academy, opened in August of 2010, is the Culinary Division of Harrison College in Indianapolis. Students receive hands-on training in the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management.

The Chef’s Academy has made an impact in the community through organizations like the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, The North Carolina Hospitality Foundation, United Way of the Greater Triangle and the National Football League’s Party with a Purpose. The Chef’s Academy also provides scholarships for high school students through its culinary arts competition.

This award was sponsored by Lenovo.

James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year

The Morrisille Chamber of Commerce awarded Primrose School at the Park the James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year Award.

Primrose is an independently operated, education-based private school owned by Leslie Moore. Primrose currently employs 28 employees and offers care for 176 children.  In the past five years, the school experienced 30- percent financial growth.

Primrose has practiced community engagement through its Spring Fling event, which raises childhood obesity awareness and money for the Ronald McDonald House, and Reach Out and Read.

This award was sponsored by Duke Realty.

2012 Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting in pictures