Date: Wednesday, October 2 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Location: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
About the Council:
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is launching the Supply Chain & Logistics Council to address critical challenges facing our supply chains. This initiative aims to bring together local industry leaders to collaboratively enhance supply chain resilience, drive economic growth, and sustain the prosperity of Wilmington’s business community.
Guest Speaker:
Samantha McLeod, Workforce Training Coordinator at Cape Fear Community College's Economic & Workforce Development (EWD) division, will be presenting an in-depth overview of the certification and trade program offerings at CFCC. Her presentation will cover the range of specialized training programs designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the supply chain industry. Samantha will also highlight how these certifications prepare individuals for immediate entry into the workforce, offering both short-term and long-term career opportunities.
Who Should Attend:
This meeting is open to stakeholders including port personnel, freight forwarders, customs brokers, shippers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, chassis providers, and logistics team members from local manufacturers. Chamber members and non-members within these industries are welcome. Broader business community members will be invited to future open meetings.