New Year Brings Exciting New Benefits to Chamber Members

Along with the launch of the New Year and a new website, the Chamber is pleased to offer many new innovative benefits to members to grow their business even more in 2010. 

Expanding their investment in improved technology and communication strategies, the Chamber has been working hard to improve your ROI on your membership dollars by adding a number of new member benefits. 

Online coupon advertising, press release publication, job postings, and more are just a few of the new and exciting ways for Chamber Members to promote their business.

Share Good News About Your Business on the New "Chamber Newswire"

We know every business has good things happening every day and we want to hear about it!  With our new Chamber Newswire, you will have the opportunity to submit press releases to be shared both on our website, as well as in our weekly Chamber Newswire Email!

Examples include addition or promotion of new employees, new product offerings, community involvement, recognition, expansion, and more!  Look for more information and instructions for release submission in future E-News communications!

Promote your Products & Services with Online Discounts & Coupons

As a part of our new Member Resource Center, you will now be able to modify your Business Directory Listing to include discounts and/or coupons for both the public and for Chamber members! 

Everyone is looking for a deal these days and they will now be able to print them from any computer with internet access!
 

Expert Advice, Tips, & Tools to Help Grow Your Business

Another exciting feature of our new Member Resource Center includes articles from local experts providing valuable advice, tips, and tools to help you maximize your business potiential.  Topics include, however, are not limited to:  Business Marketing, Employee Benefits, Cash Flow & Tax Planning, Managing Employees, and much more!

Are you a Chamber member who provides expertise to other businesses?  Then you have the opportunity to share your knowledge with our members by submitting an article yourself!

New Social Media Connections & Baysden's Blog

Yes, if you haven't heard already, The Chamber has a Facebook page and has made it to Twitter as well!  Check it out and be sure to "Become a Fan of the Chamber" and "Follow Us" on Twitter!

Also, since our new website is packed full of so much great information that you are going to want to share, we have added a Share & Save Bar on every page so you can go straight to your email or favorite social media account and tell all of your friends!

And yes, you read right--Eddie has a new blog; click here to check it out!

Find Qualified Employees for Your Business with Our New Job Posting Feature

Challenged to fill vacancies with qualified applicants?  With our new Job Posting Feature, you can expand your reach beyond the traditional want ad and reach a broader audience of potential candidates faster!

This feature is not only available on our website, however will also be accessible with through links on our E-News, Chamber Newswire Email, and Baysden's Blog!

Potential Customers Can Now Request Bids and Information from Chamber Members through Business Connect

As a new feature of our Business Directory, visitors can now request bids and information regarded needed products or services through Business Connect. 

For example, if a customer was looking in the directory for someone to paint their house, they could submit a Business Connect Request to specific members listed in the directory, asking to be contacted for a quote or more information.  As a Chamber member, you would simply login to your account each day to check for requests and follow up for the business!