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Support Local Businesses
The West Central Chamber encourages all community members to support local businesses by applying the 3/50 principal. The 3/50 project asks consumers to spend a total of $50 a month at three locally owned businesses. It's not hard to do; think of where you spend your money for goods and services. Do you visit the feed store, get your hair done, have breakfast at the local diner? You do? Fantastic! Keep it up! and visit www.the350project.net and sign up as a supporter. If you are a local business that has a bricks-and-mortar location, you can download free materials to promote the drive to support YOUR business as well as your neighbor's!
WC Chamber to Launch e-newsletter
The Chamber’s e-mail newsletter is set to launch in January. The
new publication will feature Chamber business members’ activities
and news. Meetings, events and workshops sponsored by the Chamber will
be included too. The e-newsletter will be delivered to all
Chamber members who have provided an email address to us. And,
according to federal law, delivery will be permission-based.
What that means is the Chamber must provide an easy-to-use
unsubscribe method, and remove addresses of those who do not
wish to receive the newsletter.
So, how does this benefit Chamber members? Not only will this give
members another way to communicate with each other, but it also
presents a great marketing opportunity.
• Promote your business to
owners, managers and decision-makers
• Announce product specials, recognize employees,
and educate customers
• Reach an
important demographic, like-minded people who are interested
in your business
We will also be delivering the e-newsletter to other interested
prospects who may want to join the Chamber, or who are interested
in learning about the successful business people who are members
of the organization. We will be including a "subscribe" link on
the web site to make it easy for visitors to sign up and receive
the publication regularly.
There will be no additional cost to receiving the newsletter. Space will be made available to paying advertisers at very reasonable rates. Members will have first choice on advertising space, non-members are welcome to advertise as well as space allows. Download flyer here or contact Chamber coordinator Jami White for more information: 765-762- 6767, wcchamber@yahoo.com.
Expo
2009
The
Expo provides opportunity
to network with service agencies, retail businesses, manufacturers,
and more during this one-day event in Williamsport. Feature
a product or service; recruit new employees; reach new customers
and clients; and network with other businesses.
Raffles are sponsored by the Chamber’s corporate sponsors.
Choose to do a separate prize drawing or give
away items to attract visitors to your booth (pens, calendars,
etc.) Corporate sponsors are acknowledged in all advertising,
promotion, and publicity for the Business Expo. 2009 sponsors were Fowler
state Bank, Old National Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank, St.
Vincent Hospital, Beckett Heating & Cooling, and Omnicity Wireless.
“I have obtained several new customer leads from this event each year.
The Expo is a relaxed
and fun networking environment! ” - Matt Akers, Owner, Gutter Group of
Pine Village, Indiana
Chamber members, show your stuff!
The Chamber is seeking members who are interested in hosting an after-hours
event at your place of business. How can you get involved? Call Jami White
at 765-762-6767 to get on the schedule. Members and prospects will be invited
to your location to enjoy an hour or so of networking and refreshments,
and you will have a chance to talk about your business and give a tour
if you want. The Chamber is planning these once-a-month events as an opportunity
for local business people to get to know each other in an informal atmosphere.
Grab the chance to show your stuff and get on the list for this event.
Call Jami today.
