Take 10 to make the most of your membership!             Issue 2     

Brought to you by:

Glenn Keller (630) 483-8154 

glenn.keller@kitchentuneup.com

www.kitchentuneup.com
ChamberMaster Menu

  Win a BOGO Lunch
Make a change to your online directory listing before
Monday,  February 20
and be entered into
a drawing for
FREE LUNCH
for a FRIEND
when you register for the next
Membership luncheon!
 Winner announced 2/21/12
DATES YOU CAN COUNT ON
Check the Wheaton Chamber Online Calendar OFTEN for the best info!

1st Tuesdays, 5-7 pm
Business After Hours
And February 21 & 28

3rd Thursdays, 11:30 - 1:00
Monthly Membership Luncheon
February 16, March 15

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Women in Business
1st Wednesdays, 9:15 am

Ambassador's Club
1st Thursdays, 8 am

Not For Profit Network
1st Fridays, 8:30 am

Community Relations
2nd Tuesdays, 8:30 am

Young Professionals Group
3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 pm

Membership Development
4th Wednesdays, 2 pm

EVENTS 2012

March 7 
The Best of Wheaton
2012 Gamon Awards

May 31 - June 3
Taste of Wheaton

July 17
Annual Golf Outing

September
Steak Fry

October 4
Denim to Diamonds
WIB Fashion Show

October 26
Stuff-A-Truck with Food for Make a Difference Day
You Can Sponsor
"Tuesday Tune Up"

Your logo and
contact information would appear here!

Interested?
Call  Kerry
630 668-6464
or
TECHNOLOGY TIP: Using Your Online Benefits 
UPDATE YOUR LISTING
People who visit www.wheatonchamber.com have already made an important decision; they are looking for a business right here in the Wheaton area. Keep your listing on the Chamber website updated.

Be inspired! Several of your fellow Chamber members are already using all the features of the Enhanced Directory Listing. These features are available to ALL of our members! The more members who use more features the stronger our online presence will be for everyone.
Two good examples are:

How it's done:
1. Log In to Member Section
2. In the menu under Webpage Info, choose "Webpage info."
3. Check to be sure all of your webpage content information is correct
4. Add your Web Description / Text Content
  • Description- Think of this as your elevator speech. In a succinct, yet engaging way, tell the visitor what you do! (read more about this in the next section) This description will also appear in our printed directory.
  • Results Summary- This is a great place for your tag line! It will display whenever your listing appears in a visitor's search of the online directory.
  • Hours of Operation - You know what is expected here.
  • Driving Directions - Make it easier to get to you. This is a good place to mention landmarks, good parking places, one way streets etc.
NETWORKING: Making Connections     
You get one chance to make a first impression. When you introduce yourself, be ready to explain quickly, clearly and enthusiastically who you are and what you do, yet leave them wanting to know more!

What an elevator speech IS:
A compelling introduction.
A great STARTING point for conversations of all kinds,
in person and on line.

What an elevator speech is NOT:
A complete explanation of who you are, what you do, what you've done and what you are doing next.

PREPARE
1. Write out your speech and have it committed to memory.
Easier said than done.Keep in mind that your goal is to make them want to know more about you and your business. 
  • Start with listing important KEY WORDS about your business
    (you will need these next week too)
  • What sets you apart from your competition?
  • Now list some key words to describe your ideal customer
  • What problem do you solve for you customers?
  • Now put all your key words together with a natural conversational tone. 
Quite often the last statement you make (when you are practicing)
is really the powerful one you should lead with!

2. Practice it OUT LOUD! Several times!

3. Be ready with a plan to continue your discussion!
Plan to have a follow up conversation by email or phone call, extend an invitation to coffee or another Chamber event

And of course, ask for a business card and offer yours.

PUT IT INTO ACTION
Try out your new elevator speech at the luncheon on Thursday!
You will have 3 chances to fine tune your presentation and hear presentations from 21 other members!

February 16
February Membership Luncheon "Speed Networking"
REGISTER NOW!
(you will need your ID and Password to register)

February 21
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
for Matt King/Edward Jones Investments

Bonus Business After Hours
at Young's Appliances

February 28
Business After Hours
at Two Shopaholics

Next Week
Following up.

"Networking is one letter away from not working."