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Chamber Members
Membership Update
Cyndi Ainsworth
Membership Services
The more complex our lives become
with family, home and work, the less
time we have to spend on our health
and well-being. But the commitment of
a healthy lifestyle will benefit all areas
of our lives.
Have you shown the same level of
commitment to your Beach Chamber
membership? Has your membership
remained active or have you let your
membership just lie there, with the hope that business will automatically
find its way to your door? Getting involved with
the many networking opportunities that are available to you is
the key to building lasting business and personal relationships.
People want to do business with people they know and trust.
What is the best way to get new customers into your
business? Host a special event and invite them! Grand
Openings, Groundbreakings and Anniversary Celebrations are
considered to be the most exciting events for a new or existing
business. They increase awareness about your company,
product or services and are a significant part of your marketing
and advertising plan.
Here are a few things to consider when planning your big event:
u Set the Date
Allow yourself plenty of time to organize the details of your
event. Planning should begin three or four weeks ahead of the
actual event date. The best days of the week for the most Ambassador
attendance are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Late
afternoon and early evening functions are the most popular and
successful.
u Guest List
Consider potential and current customers, suppliers, employees,
Chamber members and Chamber staff, government officials,
friends, family, business associates, and the media. For additional
media coverage, send a press release to news directors and
city editors including all the details of your event.
u What to Serve
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are typically served, but it is your
preference as to how you want to set the tone of the occasion.
You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you would like.
We want to ensure that your event is a complete success, so
in addition to bringing the welcoming Ambassadors, scissors,
ribbon and camera for the photo shoot, we will support you
every step of the way.
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