Chair's Chat April 2001

There's real value in this Chamber. We get a lot for our membership dues dollar without having to pay extra. Yes, you pay for the monthly luncheons, in a great venue, with great meals and wonderful programs. And they are every month. Networking works only with repetition. The Business boot camp is $75 for 6 sessions and $15 each session if you just want to attend one. The fist session was about legal.  The current one is about finance.

Now look at this list:

• Small Business week--a wealth of information and networking possibilities. Extra cost = Zippo
• First Friday Coffee--you get a light breakfast and networking and learning Extra cost= Zippo
• Marketing Monday--Great speakers, sometimes class work, networking Extra cost= Zippo
• Business after hours--Great appetizers, usually wine & beer, and a more informal opportunity for networking. Extra cost = Zippo
• Member discounts, member referrals, community demographics, mentoring, and an opportunity to serve on committees. Extra cost = Zippo
• Each member is listed in the Chamber Directory 3 different times Extra cost = Zippo
• Did you ever ask the Chamber Staff for assistance with anything??? Extra Cost= Zippo
• And make long lasting and caring friendships Extra cost =Zippo

Now, may I borrow your Zippo, I'd like to light my cigar. Oops! That's not legal anymore.