2015 chamber review
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• Who We Are
• Our Mission
• 2015 Accomplishments
• 2016 Goals
Who We AreLeadership: Board of Directors
27 total directors │ volunteer basis │ led by Executive Committee
Executive Committee• President Frank Thomas, Wash & Thomas Attorneys
• Vice President Jeff Stubbs, Custom Integrators & Baylor University• 2nd Vice President Ian Dawson, Success Motivation International
• Treasurer Lindsey Skinner, CPA, CFE, CGMA, Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.• Secretary Suzi Pagel, Midway ISD
• Past President Regina Martinez, Incommons Bank
Who We AreLeadership: Board of Directors
• Industries represented on board include legal, banking, staffing, insurance, communications, healthcare, accounting, non-profits, skilled services, business development, hospitality & more
• 307 combined years of experience in various fields including business development (small & medium businesses, Fortune 500, international), marketing, advertising, sales, management, municipal management & more
• 113 combined years of supporting greater Hewitt through chamber service
• Meet monthly regarding chamber operations & mission fulfillment
Who We AreLeadership: Ambassadors
• Volunteer representative that acts as a liaison between the Chamber and its members
• Support the chamber’s membership retention plan and provide referrals for chamber membership
• Act as an extension of the board’s leadership
• Serve on various committees throughout the year as part of chamber’s mission fulfillment (Ambassador, Banquet, Budget, Bylaws, Business Awards, Community Development, Fundraising, Golf, Marketing & Social Media, Membership, Signature Events, Scholarship)
Who We AreTwo full-time staff
Laura Beaty, PR Coordinator• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Marketing from
Tarleton State University• Background in management,
sales & journalism
Alissa Cady, Executive Director
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Marketing from
Baylor University• Background in management,
sales & marketing
Our MissionServing Greater Hewitt since 1978
“The chamber’s purpose is to promote an environment of
goodwill and prosperity among the businesses, citizens and
community organizations in the greater Hewitt area. The
organization strives to foster, protect, and promote the
commercial, industrial, civic, agricultural and general interests
of the community.”
Our MissionChamber dollars, volunteer hours & publicity
platforms support the following:
Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship
Fund Over $30,000 awarded
since 2008
Hewitt First United Methodist Food
Pantry
Our MissionGHC members also benefit from the chamber’s
following partnerships:
Regional Chamber Partners (Temple, Killeen, Belton, Lake Whitney, Hillsboro, Clifton, NW Tarrant County Chamber)
2015 AccomplishmentsTourism
• Relocation packet & map distribution: 160 YTD • 2015 directory & Hewitt Express magazine distribution: 6200 YTD• Website Hits: 1000 monthly• E-bulletin: Sent weekly to 1900 contacts; includes community news, events & resources• Tourism brochure: 3000 to be distributed along I-35 corridor (project in progress)• Photography contest: goal is to receive photos better enabling city and chamber to promote Hewitt• Hotel traffic: coordinate with hotels to drive traffic to Sleep Inn & Ramada; example: 20 rooms booked through chamber for Lions Club District meeting in October
2015 AccomplishmentsCity Exposure through Chamber Events
& Programs (70 events annually)• State of the City Luncheon
• 2015 Annual Membership Banquet
• Monthly networking luncheons
• Ribbon cutting ceremonies
• Support Local T-shirt Campaign
•2015 Lead Explosion networking event with Women of Waco
• 2015 Annual Hewitt Express Classic Golf Tournament
2015 AccomplishmentsServing Residents & Visitors
• Distribute 100 new resident welcome bags monthly
• Hewitt history promoted on website, in annual printed directory and in Hewitt Express magazine
• Field calls relating to local businesses, city services, community events
• Display rack with promotional items in chamber lobby
• Resident resources page on website (30+ listings)
• Job board on website
• Community events calendar on website & in e-bulletin
• Parks, schools & hotels featured on website
• Livability information (cost, crime, education, employment) on website
2015 AccomplishmentsBusiness & Community Development
• Promote available leasing options at Commerce Park• Major employers listed on website• Business resources page on website (10 listings)• FIRST Business Resource E-mail (link to a variety of state and nationwide resources)• Business Networking / Business Member Sales Generation Opportunities: 70• New business interests and/or expansion: 4• Educational Luncheons / Seminars•Media Relations (relationships with 15+ outlets)• Promoted Citizen’s Police Academy• Safe Cities Promotion and Resolution by State Rep Doc Anderson• Leadership Consultations (Community Development Committee, in progress)• MCCA Resources (Public Policy and Economic Development Involvement)
2015 AccomplishmentsChamber & City Partnerships
275 Volunteer Hours• Dog Days
• National Night Out
• Christmas Parade (in progress, sponsorship package)
• Guns N Hoses (past)
• Toys for Tots Kickoff (past, 2015 event in progress)
2016 Goals• Add 2 signature events (Spudtacular Business Exp & Car Show and Nacho Daddy’s Tex-Mex Fest & Fun Run) with goal to grow events and attract out of town traffic• Billboards to promote city and events• Continue strategic partnership with hotels in increasing traffic• Develop mobile app to promote hotels, city services (library & safety), schools & events
Tourism
2016 Goals
• Continue to provide a minimum of 3 opportunities monthly to promote Hewitt & its businesses
• Continue to prominently feature city logo on all relevant event promotions
City Exposure through Chamber Events & Programs
2016 Goals• Continue to act as Hewitt Depot Museum
• Continue to distribute new resident welcome bags
• Update and maintain community information and resources on website
• Continue providing exceptional customer service in communication with residents/visitors
Serving Residents & Visitors
2016 Goals• Develop a Chamber University educational and networking conference (possibly with MCCA partners)
• Continue providing multiple educational & networking opportunities
• Continue developing the Build Your Business Workshop series
• Continue developing special interest groups to allow collaboration with industry leaders
• Focus on new member retention and incorporate a 90-day action plan to stress importance of participation
Business & Community Development
2016 Goals• Develop a Concert Series for Creekside Amphitheatre at Warren Park
• Continue supporting National Night Out with layout, publicity, event coordination, sponsor recruitment & volunteers
• Continue promoting Citizen’s Police Academy
• Continue supporting Dog Days with publicity, volunteers & event coordination
• Further discuss options for event sponsorships for Concert Series & Dog Days
• Continue supporting Hewitt Public Library, Hewitt Police Dept. & Hewitt Fire Dept. as needed
Chamber & City Partnerships
2016 GoalsGoals as discussed in presentation reflect staff and committee
suggestions & projects in progress. The Board of Directors Strategic
Planning Session will take place on Oct. 23rd. Goals for 2016 will be
further discussed and confirmed at that time.
Thank you
f o r y o u r s u p p o r t
Alissa Cady | [email protected] Beaty | [email protected]
254-666-1200