3. DEFINITION OF A CHAMBER
•A voluntary organization of the business community which unites the
efforts of business and professional individuals to improve the
economy, build a better community and enable businesspeople to
accomplish collectively what no one person or organization could do
individually.
4. WHAT WE ARE NOT
•A department of city, county or state government
•A political body, civic club or professional society
•Service, welfare or charitable institution
•A public relations agency
•An agency of the US Chamber of Commerce
5. WHY DO BUSINESSES JOIN?
• Expand Networking Opportunities
• Programs and Events
• Credibility and Community Exposure
• Benefits & Promotional Opportunities
• Community Support – Good Neighbor
• Business Advocacy
• Recognition & Corporate Identity
• Increase Revenue and Raise Visibility
• Cost-Effective Business Savings
• Input on issues and future development
6. EACH CHAMBER IS UNIQUE
•“If you’ve seen one Chamber then you’ve seen…..one Chamber”
•Each Chamber is unique and has its own feel
•Some things are true across the spectrum:
•Networking
•Benefits
•Events
7. MISSION STATEMENT
•Our Mission Statement: To act as a catalyst for business and area
organizations and to promote and develop a vital business
environment, while considering the needs of the community and
preserving the unique identity of the area.
8. CHAMBER INVESTMENT
•Your membership investment is voluntary
•Dues are based upon business classification and number of
employees
•Investment is renewable annually
•Your investment may be tax deductible as a business expense; but
not as a charitable donation
9. CHAMBER GOVERNANCE
•Governed by a 9 member Board of Directors, elected by the
Membership, which meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
•The Chamber often utilizes committees and volunteers to carry out
its program of work
•The Chamber has one full-time staff member
10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• President: Dave Farmer-Culligan
• Vice President: Gary Altman-Calcite Credit Union
• Secretary: Mary Smuda-Tendercare
• Treasurer: Rose Fryske-Huron National Bank
• Member: Jeane Eberspacher-Chemical Bank
• Member: Amy Muckle-Real Estate One
• Member: Mary Pritchard-Domaci Gallery
• Member: Matt Rex-Family Fare
14. SIGNATURE EVENTS• Annual Dinner
• Golf Outing
• Summer Concert Series
• Chamber Fun Fest
• Nautical Frost
• Christmas Passport
• Hops in the Hole
• Nautical Fest Pig Roast
• Chamber Home Show
• Prosperity Fair
15. CREDIBILITY & COMMUNITY EXPOSURE
• Enhanced Directory Listing on Chamber’s
Website
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
• Home Show
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Member Referrals
• Weekly E-Blast
• Community Guide
• New Member Packets
• Social Media
16. MEMBER BENEFITS
• Postage Savings
• Free Notary Services
• Website Linkage
• Mailing Lists
• Member-to-Member Discounts
• Maps, Phone Books
• New Resident Packets
• Referrals
• Free Meeting Room Usage
• Marquee Usage
• Social Media Blasts
• Free Copies
• …plus more on the way!
17. TRAINING & EDUCATION
• Lunch and Learn Series
• Various Seminars
• Coming Soon: Young Entrepreneurs Club
18. BUSINESS ADVOCACY
• Keep Members informed on important
business issues
• Support for issues important to our community
(economic development, tourism, etc.)
19. RECOGNITION
• Recognition of Volunteers
• Awards & Public Recognition
• Member Referral Rewards Program
• Committee Involvement
20. CHAMBER PUBLICATIONS
• Website
• Weekly E-Blast
• Online Surveys
• Community Guide & Member Directory
• Online Newsletter
• Social Media
21. WRAP UP
• Can I answer any questions?
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• Follow @rogerscitychamber on Twitter!
• Thank you for coming today!
