Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce?

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1. Click on the membership application and complete it. You can pay online via Paypal or you can mail a check to the chamber. Once the chamber receives your application, someone will reach out to you to set up a ribbon cutting.

What benefits do I get by being a member of the chamber?

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1. Marketing & Promotion- ribbon cuttings; promotion on our chamber Facebook page, webpage and E-newsletter; business referrals

2. FREE North Carolina Pickle Festival Vendor Spot-must meet the festival vendor deadline AND be an active/paid member by December 31st (the previous year of the festival. Example, paid membership by December 31, 2025 for the 2026 NCPF). You must apply as a vendor by the set deadline to get this benefit.

3. Networking-We offer events that focus on key issues like education, healthcare, childcare, workforce development, agriculture and business development

4. Chamber Members Only Opportunities-invitation to member-only meetings and events (ex: being a vendor at select events)

What events are hosted by the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce?

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1. January-Annual Awards Banquet

2. April-North Carolina Pickle Festival

3. August-Welcome Back UMO Freshmen

4. September-Reverse Raffle

5. November-Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Festival

6. December-Light Up Mount Olive, Mount Olive Christmas Parade

7. Throughout the year-Morning Mingles and Chat & Chew Luncheons

What is the mission of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce?

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1. Economic Development-support the growth of existing businesses and work in partnership with the Town of Mount Olive and Wayne County Development Alliance to attract new businesses

2. Community Development-partner with Mount Olive Downtown Development Corporation, Mount Olive Exchange Club, Lions Club, Mount Olive Rotary, Friends of the Park, Historical Society, Arts Council of Wayne County, Mount Olive Parks & Recreation, and Steele Memorial Library to offer and promote events & opportunities for our citizens and visitors to engage in the community.