Power in Partnership Breakfast with Steven Petrow

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Steven Petrow will be the inspirational speaker at the Power in Partnership (PIP) breakfast on Thurs., Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Oaks (728 Klumac Road). The event is proudly sponsored by Rowan Helping Ministries and Meals on Wheels Rowan.
 
Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and book author who is best known for his Washington Post and New York Times essays on aging, health, and civility. Petrow’s 2019 TED Talk, “3 Ways to Practice Civility” has been viewed nearly two million times and translated into 16 languages. Petrow’s new book, The Joy You Make, was published in 2024 by The Open Field, Maria Shriver’s personally curated imprint at Penguin Random House. His book discusses the concept of retraining your brain to find, cultivate, and share joy.
 
Other PIP speakers include top North Carolina elected officials and business leaders. The dates for the 2026 spring season are: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21. The Chamber’s popular Power Card is still available for those who would like to take advantage of the PIP frequent attender program. Power Card holders receive a discounted price for the series and do not have to make a reservation each month.  
 
Please join us for this upcoming breakfast. If you are not a Power Card holder, individual reservations are welcome; however, the reservation deadline is Tues., Dec. 16 by 5 p.m. The cost is $30 for members and $55 for non-members. The price includes the cost of breakfast and the program. Contact the Chamber for information on reservations or sponsorship opportunities at 704.633.4221 or info@rowanchamber.com