Business at the Table
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Business at the Table is the Winterville Chamber’s quarterly Lunch & Learn series designed to bring business leaders together for timely conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections – all over lunch.
This edition of Business at the Table is proudly presented by QC Kinetix
Business at the Table: Investing in Your Team
What Makes Good Employees Want to Stay?
Finding great employees is one thing. Keeping them is another! From competitive benefits and financial incentives to strong leadership and a positive workplace culture, investing in your team is one of the most important investments you can make in your business.
Join the Winterville Chamber of Commerce for our next Business at the Table on Thursday, November 12, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, as we explore practical strategies for attracting, supporting, and retaining great employees.
This session brings together industry professionals and local business leaders to discuss the many ways employers can invest in their teams, regardless of the size of their business or budget.
Here's what we'll cover:
Health Benefits for Employers
Megan Taylor | Blue Cross Blue Shield
Offering health insurance can be a valuable tool for attracting and retaining employees, but navigating the available options can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses. Megan will discuss health benefit options for employers, including the Carolina HealthWorks Chamber Plan, and share information to help business owners better understand their choices.
Investing in Your Employees' Financial Future
Larry Whittington | Edward Jones
Financial benefits can play an important role in employee satisfaction and long-term retention. Larry will explore ways employers can support their employees' financial well-being through financial contribution and retirement benefit options, with considerations for businesses of varying sizes.
Small Business Leadership Panel: Building a Workplace Worth Staying For
Benefits are important, but they're only part of the equation. What makes employees feel valued, motivated, and committed to their workplace?
We'll bring together local business leaders for a candid, moderated discussion about the realities of managing people and building successful teams. From cultivating a positive workplace culture and setting clear expectations to overcoming staffing challenges and learning how to be a better leader, our panelists will share their experiences, lessons learned, and strategies that have worked for their businesses.
Featured Panelists:
Abbott Dees | Operator, Chick-fil-A of Winterville
Danielle Hodges | Branch Manager & Vice President, Southern Bank of Winterville
Additional panelists to be announced!
Our panel will be moderated by the Winterville Chamber of Commerce Vice President David Allen, with opportunities for attendees to join the conversation and ask questions.
Whether you employ two people, twenty, or are preparing for your first steps as an employer; this conversation is for you. You don't have to offer the biggest salaries or most elaborate benefits packages to create a workplace where employees want to stay. Sometimes the most meaningful investments are found in how we communicate, lead, support, and recognize the people who help our businesses succeed.
Come ready to learn, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow business leaders over lunch!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hosted by: Winterville Chamber of Commerce
Lunch: Included with the program
RSVP Required
This edition of Business at the Table is proudly presented by QC Kinetix
Business at the Table: Investing in Your Team
What Makes Good Employees Want to Stay?
Finding great employees is one thing. Keeping them is another! From competitive benefits and financial incentives to strong leadership and a positive workplace culture, investing in your team is one of the most important investments you can make in your business.
Join the Winterville Chamber of Commerce for our next Business at the Table on Thursday, November 12, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, as we explore practical strategies for attracting, supporting, and retaining great employees.
This session brings together industry professionals and local business leaders to discuss the many ways employers can invest in their teams, regardless of the size of their business or budget.
Here's what we'll cover:
Health Benefits for Employers
Megan Taylor | Blue Cross Blue Shield
Offering health insurance can be a valuable tool for attracting and retaining employees, but navigating the available options can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses. Megan will discuss health benefit options for employers, including the Carolina HealthWorks Chamber Plan, and share information to help business owners better understand their choices.
Investing in Your Employees' Financial Future
Larry Whittington | Edward Jones
Financial benefits can play an important role in employee satisfaction and long-term retention. Larry will explore ways employers can support their employees' financial well-being through financial contribution and retirement benefit options, with considerations for businesses of varying sizes.
Small Business Leadership Panel: Building a Workplace Worth Staying For
Benefits are important, but they're only part of the equation. What makes employees feel valued, motivated, and committed to their workplace?
We'll bring together local business leaders for a candid, moderated discussion about the realities of managing people and building successful teams. From cultivating a positive workplace culture and setting clear expectations to overcoming staffing challenges and learning how to be a better leader, our panelists will share their experiences, lessons learned, and strategies that have worked for their businesses.
Featured Panelists:
Abbott Dees | Operator, Chick-fil-A of Winterville
Danielle Hodges | Branch Manager & Vice President, Southern Bank of Winterville
Additional panelists to be announced!
Our panel will be moderated by the Winterville Chamber of Commerce Vice President David Allen, with opportunities for attendees to join the conversation and ask questions.
Whether you employ two people, twenty, or are preparing for your first steps as an employer; this conversation is for you. You don't have to offer the biggest salaries or most elaborate benefits packages to create a workplace where employees want to stay. Sometimes the most meaningful investments are found in how we communicate, lead, support, and recognize the people who help our businesses succeed.
Come ready to learn, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow business leaders over lunch!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hosted by: Winterville Chamber of Commerce
Lunch: Included with the program
RSVP Required
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The Cotton Barn, 862 Laurie Ellis Rd, Winterville, NC 28590-8713, United States
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