March 31. The Huntersville Chamber of Commerce is currently transitioning from the Huntersville Connection identity, expanding the mission to help local businesses grow with partnerships, networking and educational opportunities. Local business owners are invited to the chamber’s April events.

North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla will hold an open dialogue on the business climate in North Carolina at 3 p.m. April 5 at Daetwyler Industries, 13420 Reese Blvd. W., Huntersville.

A forum on customer relations for special demographics will be held at 11 a.m. April 6 at Kabuto Japanese Steak House, 16516 Northcross Drive, Huntersville. Daniel Svoboda, an autistic artist of Imagifriends in Raleigh, will speak on his experiences. Michele Cook of All About Seniors and the Alzheimer’s CAREs organization will speak on Alzheimer’s customers.

Those interested in attending either event are encouraged to RSVP to [email protected].

The chamber’s rotating monthly meeting will take place at 8 a.m. April 19 at the Huntersville Fire Department, Station 1. Attendees are encouraged to have a 30-second “elevator speech” on their business and to be prepared to discuss any upcoming events for potential partnerships.