Chamber In Motion: Grow Your Customer Base by Offering Incentives to Prospective Members!

Edited by Sarah Kirby September 20, 2010 Vol. 2, Issue 37

In This Issue

Courtesy Tip

Reminder: Online Billing

Grow Your Customer Base by Offering Incentives to Prospective Members

What's in it for MEMBERS? A Hot Topic at September's Board Meeting

Retaining and Expanding Businesses in Valdosta-Lowndes County

Member News

Upcoming Events

September

21-Advanced Traffic Catcher Web Site Workshop
     10:30-noon
     South Georgia Regional
     Library
To RSVP, click here.

21-Business After Hours
     5-7:30 p.m.
     James H. Rainwater
     Conference Center
To RSVP, click here.

28-Web Site Design for the Global Marketplace
     8:30-noon
     Cypress Room, VSU
     University Center

To RSVP, click here.

30-Maximum Contact
    11 a.m.-1 p.m.
     Multi-Purpose Room of City
     Hall Annex
To RSVP, click here.

Courtesy Tip of the Week

Business Etiquette:
In a work environment you need to be very respectful of how you use your employer's resources. When you are on the job, you are being paid to do your job--not e-mail friends and fiddle around on Web sites.

There is an incorrect assumption of privacy by many when it comes to your online activities during business hours. The bottom line is you should expect no privacy. You are on company time!

The sending of personal e-mail using your company's e-mail system and address on a company provided computer and connection will most likely be a violation of e-mail policy.

Review your company's e-mail policy and be aware of what is expected of you when using company equipment and connectivity.

To view more, click here.

Have You Gone GREEN with Online Billing?

Reminder: You can now choose to receive your invoices through traditional mail or electronically. Please check your e-mail inboxes for all Chamber billing. If you have questions, or would like to start receiving your invoices through e-mail, please contact Mike Stalvey.

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Increase Your Web Presence for FREE

Did you know that you receive a free online Traffic Catcher Web Site with your Chamber membership? Display photos, give descriptions of services and products and give contact information to increase your company's online visibility.

To get the most out of your Traffic Catcher Web Site, attend the advanced workshop on Sept. 21 from 10:30 to noon at the South Georgia Regional Library.

For more information on how to create your Traffic Catcher Web Site, contact Betty Morgan at 229-247-8100.

2010 Congressional Apportionment Countdown

The first data released from the 2010 Census are the official national and state population count, which are used to apportion seats in the US House of Representatives. As mandated by the US Constitution, this data must be delivered to the President of the United States by the US Census Bureau on or before December 31, 2010.

View the 2010 Congressional Apportionment Countdown Clock.

Grow Your Customer Base by Offering Incentives to Prospective Members!

Jay Prince Membership

Pictured: Board Member and Chairman of the Member Service Division Jay Prince (Prince Automotive) gave details on the upcoming Fall Membership Drive at the September Board Meeting.

Fall is in the air at last and it's time for the Chamber's Annual Membership Drive! During the months of October and November, we will be inviting prospective members to join. Help us increase our membership, while promoting your business by offering an incentive to new members. Incentives must have a minimum value of $50, please contact Betty Morgan today by e-mail or call 229-247-8100 if you wish to participate.

What's In It For MEMBERS? A Hot Topic at September's Board Meeting

Pictured: Membership Committee Chairman, Marcie Dennard (The Park Avenue Bank) presented to the Chamber Board.

Membership Committee Chairman, Marcie Dennard (The Park Avenue Bank) provided an informative presentation on the Chamber's Membership Committee regarding member retention and new benefits added to this year's Chamber membership.

Dennard focused on the value of a membership including insurance options, business resources, networking opportunities, savings on worker's compensation and the newest benefit, Traffic Catcher Web Site. "The Traffic Catcher Web Site is FREE to all members and provides the best way to increase your Web presence and track the number of visitors who have accessed your site," stated Dennard. Sarah Kirby (Chamber) also made a presentation about the Chamber's sponsorship program, Promotion In Motion 2011. "Promotion In Motion is the most credible and valuable way to promote your business by showcasing it to top business leaders in the Valdosta area," said Kirby.

For more information on investing in the Chamber's sponsorship program or setting up a Traffic Catcher Web Site, please contact Sarah Kirby at 229-247-8100.

Retaining and Expanding Businesses in Valdosta-Lowndes County

Pictured: Chief J.D. Rice (City of Valdosta) and Ken Peters (Letica Corporation)

Retaining business and providing resources and services to help businesses succeed is why the Chamber conducts the annual Business Retention Expansion Process (BREP). The Chamber understands that constant communication and contact are critical when responding to questions or concerns from business owners who recently participated in the BREP survey. Ken Peters (Letica Corporation) convened with Chief J.D. Rice (Valdosta City Fire Department) to provide a tour of the plant site and discuss preventative fire protection strategies.

Member News