chamber of commerce
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Ever wondered about the Chamber? This brief presentation can help get questions answered for youTRANSCRIPT
Chamber History
Background Founded in 1919
Private business membership organization, 501(c)6
organization Volunteer Board of Directors,
Committees, and paid staff Revenue generated from
membership & programs Member of both U.S. Chamber of
Commerce and Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Staff
Kathyrn GrattonDirector of Membership SalesYour Contact for: New Membership ~ Presentations~ Membership Committee~ Chamber Connects
Donna LongDirector of OperationsYour Contact for: Volunteering for Events ~ Billing ~ Dues Renewal~Planning Events~ Business & Education Partnership Committee
Jill ReddecliffDirector of Member ServicesYour Contact for: Marketing ~ Retention~ Ribbon Cuttings ~ Ambassador Committee
Kendra FritschOffice CoordinatorYour Contact for:General Questions~ Registrations~ Profile Updates~ Scheduling Meetings
Industries We Represent Accounting Advertising Real Estate Professional Services Legal Services Construction Firms Computer/
Technology Services Cleaning Services Marketing Firms Media Outlets Restaurants Caterers Civic Groups Non-Profits Government Agencies Schools Secondary Education Medical Industry Banks
Financial Planners Insurance Companies Car Dealerships Automotive Repairs Staffing Companies Engineering Firms Beauty Salons and
Spas Electrical Contractors Plumbers HVAC Contractors Doctors Dentists Orthodontists Funeral Services Hearing Specialists Hotels/ B&Bs Retail Shops Agriculture Employee Benefits
Travel Pet Services Jewelers Manufacturers Bio-Technology Firms Museums Sports Teams Wineries Pharmacies Photographers Trash Removal Networking Groups Emergency Services Associations Consultants
And many many more businesses!
Chamber Membership at a Glance
398
66
4627 16 Members By Size of Staff
20 or Less Employees
21-50 Employees
51-100 Employees
101-300 Employees
300+ Employees
Monthly Events Learning Lunch Hour: Business Educational
Series ~ held the 1st Tue from 11:30am- 1pm ~ located at Bulls and Bears
Eggs & Issues: Informational Series~ held the 1st Wed from 7:30am-9am ~ located at Academy Theatre
Savvy Managers Book Club: Business Book Club ~ held the 3rd Wed from 8am-9am ~ located at Kaplan University
Business After Hours: Networking Event ~ held the 3rd Thurs from 5pm-7pm ~ Location varies
Computer Tips & Tricks: Brush up on Microsoft programs ~ held the 3rd Fri from 8:30am-10am ~ located at Kaplan University
Morning Mixer: Networking Event ~ held the 4th
Wed from 7:30am-9am ~ Location varies Chamber Connects Groups: Networking Groups
~ held 2nd & 4th weeks
Annual Events Washington County
Business Awards State of the County State of the City Teacher of the Year Awards Commerce Cup Golf
Tournament Just Us Girls Diamond
Soiree Chamber Annual Meeting Economic Summit Minority Business
Luncheon
So how does a Chamber of
Commerce work?And how can I fit it into
my schedule?
In less than 10 hours a month
Attend/ Present at Learning Lunch Hour
Attend an Eggs & Issues Join a Committee
Join a Chamber Connects Group
In less than 7 hours a month
Network at a Business After Hours
Network at a Morning Mixer Attend a Ribbon Cutting event
Attend Chamber 101 Attend New Member
Reception
If you feel you can’t possibly add another thing to your calendar:
Check out the M2M & Affinity programs
Submit & promote one of your own events
Add your materials to our Welcome Bags & Relocation Packets
Manage online referrals you receive Add an article to the newsletter Promote your Member News Sponsor an Event
Referrals
5,056,682
Referrals
3,917 per
Member
13,854
each day
Exposure
Newsletter• Articles• Member
Offers• News
Website• Member
Events• Advertising• Directory
Listings• Connect with
Social Media• Hyperlinks to
your website• Post Job
Listings
Marketing• Sponsor Events• Ribbon
Cuttings• Email
Advertising• Money Section
of Herald Mail• Mailing Lists
Savings for Members
Affinity Programs are designed to help protect your bottom line and offer competitive costs that we, the Chamber, have negotiated for our members. Merchant Services Energy Savings Email Services
M2M BenefitsThese offers are created by our members to generate business with other members. We average about 70 offers monthly ranging from:
• College Tuition• Salon Services• Web Hosting• Entertainment• Restaurants• Catering Services• Photography Specials
• Energy Services
• Automotive Services• Internet ProvidersDeals can change at anytime refer to the Chamber website
for a complete list
Legislation
• Work with Lobbyist to stay informed of legislative agenda
Lobby Annapolis for Washington County Business
• Protected $18 million in funding for Washington County
Member Lobbying Coalition
• Attend Events with Local and State Representatives
Events involving Local Government
• Help lead the political direction of the Chamber
Government Affairs Committee
Promote Business Interests in Local Media Outlets
The Chamber is really what you make of it!
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Zig Ziglar
Thank you for attending the Hagerstown Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s
Business Builder