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Contingency Planning Association of the Carolinas (CPAC)

Welcome to CPAC

The Contingency Planning Association of the Carolinas (CPAC) is a professional peer group, which shares information, education and resources in contingency planning in North and South Carolina. CPAC supports proactive preparation for the resumption of business in the event of a unplanned interruption that adversely affects the operation of the organization is a direct benefit of CPAC meetings and activities. Our Mission »

What is Contingency Planning?
Contingency Planning is the process of developing advance arrangements and procedures to enable an organization to respond to a disaster so that support of the critical business functions resumes within a defined time frame, the amount of loss is minimized, and the stricken facilities are repaired or replaced as soon as possible. Read more »

Why Join CPAC?
CPAC provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, topics and information in the field of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Risk, and Emergency Management. This information sharing involves local, state and federal government, the business community and individuals. directly enhances effective and efficient communication between government agencies (Incident Command Center or Emergency Management Office) and private business during disaster recovery. Read more »

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Chapter Meetings The location of each meeting will be provided on the NC - Triangle, SC-Columbia and NC- Charlotte chapter pages and by email notices. Organizations and individuals may join CPAC by completing an application and paying nominal annual dues. Please visit the "Join CPAC" area of this website for further information about becoming a member.

NC-Triangle - TBD, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Triad – Triangle, NC Chapter : 2010  Quarterly Meetings are from 1:30 – 4:00 pm

SC-Columbia - Wed, 01/13/2010, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Columbia, SC Chapter meets quarterly, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the second Tuesday in the months of January, April, July, and October.

NC-Charlotte - Wed, 02/10/2010, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Charlotte, NC Chapter meets Quarterly from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the second Wednesday in the months of February, May, August, and November.


Other Events:
DRJ Spring World 2010

Attention Small Business Owners: CPAC offers 'Pro Bono" Assistance to Small Businesses
A number of certified planners are available through CPAC to provide information on BCP and help committed small businesses develop and implement a business continuity plan to protect their employees and business.  Interested small businesses may send and inquiry to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

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