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24 January 2011

Hello Members and Friends,

The St. Vincent's area businesses are still struggling for foot traffic and patronage after the closure of the hospital and we are intent on raising awareness. In conjunction with Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick we will be hosting a Valentines Shopping Day complete with raffles and gifts, in the area surrounding St. Vincent's. See below for more information on this amazing shop local event!

The Chamber is hosting its annual meeting of the membership on January 26. We will take nominations for the Board, vote in the Directors, go over the new website and how to use it and our 2011 programming. There will also be an opportunity for members to ask questions and bring new business to the floor. Lite bites will be served. Members must be in good standing to attend. RSVP today.

Perplexed by all the tweeting and facebooking out there? Our seminar on Social Media has been moved to February 11 and we hope you will attend. This seminar will help you figure out which social marketing tools are right for you and how to get started optimizing your virtual footprint. RSVP today!

Best,

The GVCCC

In This Issue

Annual Meeting of the Membership

Social Media Seminar

Shop Local - Love the Village

Discount Program

Meeting of the Full Membership

The Chamber is hosting its annual meeting of the membership this week and we hope to see you there.

Wednesday, January 26

5:00 PM - 6:15PM

Capital One Bank

21 East 8th Street at University Place

We will take nominations for the Board, vote in the Directors, go over how to use the new website and our 2011 programming. There will also be an oportunity for members to ask questions and bring new business to the floor. Lite bites will be served. Members must be in good standing to attend. RSVP today.

Marketing Seminar: Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Linked in...You may have heard of them, you may even be using them, but what is Social Media? What social media sites are right for your business, how are you to best use these tools to reach and engage more people, and how can these programs be used to expand your customer base? We will discuss strategies and best practices for using these low-cost tools to best optimize your exposure, develop relationships and drive sales.

In addition to a social media expert from Constant Contact, hear from a few member businesses who have used social media to varying degrees of success and who have out-of-the box ideas for you to consider in your social media endeavors!

If you are considering social media avenues or are currently using them and want to improve your use and measure the return of your usage, this seminar is for you!

Friday, February 11
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Venue TBD

Members FREE

Non-Members $20

RSVP to lauren@villagechelsea.com or call 212.337.5923.

Live Here. Love Here. Shop Here.

Show your support for the Village and the businesses affected by the closure of St. Vincent's by shopping within the area triangle below on Saturday February 12!

Simply shop. Spend a minimum of $10 at any 3 businesses located within the designated area on February 12.
Bring your receipts to the LGBT Community Center at 208 W. 13th Street (between 10am and 3pm). The first 100 people receive a prize!
For every $10 spent, receive a raffle ticket for a raffle of amazing items from local businesses including Magnolia Bakery, Murray's Cheese Shop, Whole Foods and Chelsea Piers.

Businesses interested in having a booth at the LGBT Center to sell products, food or offer samples, as well as those interested in donating raffle items should contact the chamber at lauren@villagechelsea.com or 212.337.5923.

This event is presented in partnership with Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick and is co-sponsored by Community Board 2, Congressmen Jerrold Nadler, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Senator Tom Duane, and Speaker Christine C. Quinn.