Purpose:
To help the Chamber increase new membership, develop relationships between existing members and continue to educate members on the many services of the Chamber.
Goals:
Utilize the new position of Business Development to develop ideas to increase and retain membership according to the strategic objectives of the Chamber. Promote the Chamber to non-members.
Mentor all members by making welcome calls and attending the “Getting to Know You-Dutch Lunch Program” or similar gatherings, Ribbon Cuttings, After Hour Mixers, and other Chamber events.
Organize the annual Membership Breakfast to be held on November 6, 2014 and administer the 2014 Member and Rookie of the Year award.
Organize, facilitate, greet and check in guests at the Networking Extravaganza events, Speed Networking events, and new member orientations.
Facilitate activities for “Chamber of Commerce Week” including an Open House and New Member Meet & Greet.
Grow and strengthen the Membership Committee
Organize a B2B Networking event.
Increase Public Relations – newspaper and online articles; organize teams to go out and visit businesses in the Chamber and potential members.