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~January 2015~

~Main Street Beat~
STRONG COMMUNITY ♦ STRONG VALUES ♦ STRONG COMMITMENT

Upcoming Events
February 6 -I Heart Shopping
Craft & Vendor Fair
 
February 8 -Museum of Postal History's Gala Mardi Gras Celebration

March 1 -Schrader Realty Home Expo  

March 14 -Annual Chamber Dinner

Check out our Events Calendar for the full listing of upcoming events and meetings. 

*Share your events with us and we'll post them on our Events Page, Newsletter, and Facebook!  This member-only benefit is FREE for non-profit/fundraiser events and $10/day (length of event) for promotional/for-profit events {buy 3, get 1 FREE}.
Featured Member
What a great opportunity to showcase your business for
FREE!!

In this section, we would like to include a write-up on a member business.  There is no cost to be included.  All you need to do is submit the article you would like for us to include.  Tell us about your business, how it got started, what products and services you offer, whatever you want.  We can also include links to your website and/or social media sites if interested.  Also, be sure to include a picture or two of you building or staff.  

*Featured Members will be published on a first-come, first-served basis and are eligible for participation once per calendar year.
Gift Certificate Checks
We are proud to announce that over $38,700 in gift certificate checks were issued in 2014!  That is over $38,700 spent in and around the Delphos area.  It's all about keeping spending dollars local.  Thank you to everyone that supported our efforts by getting a gift certificate check.  These are a great gift to give for many reasons!  Consider a Chamber gift certificate check for staff that deserve thanks or a reward, or for a birthday, anniversary, promotion, etc.

Attached is our current listing for Chamber members that take the gift certificate checks for payment for their products or services.  Please check to make sure you are on the list if you want to be, and vise-versa.  For changes, please contact us. 
Check Em' Out!
Our Sponsors

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For just $25.00 {buy 5, get 1 FREE} you can include your ad, coupon, or logo here.  We can also link it to your website, social media, or document.  
Special Pricing Available!
~FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY~ 
Sign up to Sponsor our newsletter for the rest of the year (February - December) for only $175!!

Deadline to participate: February 20th     
*Contact the Chamber for more information or to take advantage of this opportunity. 

*To submit an article to the "Main Street Beat" for inclusion in the Featured Member or Press Release Section, the following criteria must be met and included . . . . All articles must be written in paragraph format with the pertinent information, links, and attachments included.  All articles must be from a Delphos Area Chamber member.  All articles may be edited by the DACC Staff/Board.  Articles must include a website, email, phone, or other contact information to allow access for more information. 

Deadline for submission is the 3rd Friday of the month, for the newsletter to be published the last week (Friday) of the month.  


Now is the time to take full advantage of your Chamber membership.
Think of the Chamber when planning ahead for your advertising, sponsorships, and donations.
Thanks so much for your support!
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Our Monthly Newsletter is Back
Over the past few months we have been working hard on Strategic/Operational Planning as well as reviewing/restructuring our programs and services . . . . and redeveloping our website.  Committees are forming and getting plans underway for a year full of opportunities to help you grow your business and maximize your ROI.  This newsletter is just one of those opportunities.  

The Main Street Beat is e-blasted to over 400 recipients, shared on Facebook, and posted on our website.  Check out the advertising/promotional opportunities available to you throughout this publication.  The Branding & Marketing Committee is reviewing all of our Advertising/Promotional offerings.  More information will be available soon, once approved by the Board of Directors.
   
Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook for up-to-date information on the Chamber, local businesses, and the community! 
Mark Your Calendars
Join us on this fun and eventful evening to celebrate you and your business!!

Plans are underway for our 2015 Annual Chamber Dinner, to be held March 14th at the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471.  We are having a Casino Night again this year, provided by UltraSound Special Events, Inc.  We are planning an evening packed full of entertainment, excitement, and fun!  What a great way to thank your staff for their hard work!   



Area businesses should be expecting a visit from Dinner Committee members Doug Milligan or Clint Gable to ask for your participation and support.  We are currently accepting donations for door prizes, silent auction items, and sponsorships.  If you would like to be a part of making this event a success, please fill out the Donation Form and return to the Chamber by March 6th.  Donations are very much appreciated!  

We are also selling Grand Prize Drawing Tickets for a chance to win $1,500 Cash (need not be present to win).  Tickets are only $10ea. and are available at the Chamber or from any dinner committee member.

Dinner Committee Members:
Chair -Janet Metzger (Westrich Furniture)
Alisha Reaman (Superior Federal Credit Union)
Jodi Moenter (Toledo Molding & Die & Schrader Realty)
Anita Lindeman (Community Health Professionals)
Doug Milligan (Bunge)
Cheryl Stocke (Flowers on Fifth)
Clint Gable (Elite Naturescapes)

Take part in our
2015 Monthly Programs & Events!
The Events Committee has been working on a tentative schedule of events for the year (see below).  We are excited to be changing things up this year by alternating Breakfast Meetings, Luncheons, and Business After Hours.  

Now is your chance to sign-up to participate by Hosting, Sponsoring, or Presenting.  We are giving you the opportunity to take the spotlight at our Breakfast & Lunch events as the keynote speakers!  Business After Hours will be following a similar format as it has in the past.  Events will be held the 3rd Week of the month; exact dates to be determined by the Host.

For more information, please review the 2015 Programs/Events Guidelines

If you are interested in maximizing your exposure by participating in these programs, contact the Chamber or one of our Events Committee Members.  Spots will be filled on a first-come first-served basis (at the discretion of the Events Committee) and are filling up quickly already!

Events Committee Members:
Chair - Anita Lindeman (Community Health Professionals)
Kelly Rist (Delphos Public Library)
Clint Gable (Elite Naturescapes)
Jenn Moenter (Ameriprise Financial)
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Welcome!
We had 3 new members join in December!

Traveling Vineyard -Allison Rode
248-462-5510  Website  Facebook


Schrader Realty, LLC
228 N. Main Street, Delphos
419-692-2249  Website  Facebook


BoxCrushers, LLC -Elena Rahrig
419-302-8630  Website  Facebook



See our recent Ribbon Cuttings on our website.
Press Release
We'd love to share your Good News!   
~Add us to your press release contacts~

This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your hard work.  Write up a press release about something exciting happening in your business, be it recognition by an association, a new employee, a promotion, an expansion or remodel, a new product or service, etc. 

Don't forget to include a catchy headline and picture for best results.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE! 
Include your promotional flier or video here for only
$15.00!


Contact the Chamber for details.