THIS WEEK 
December 9, 2015
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BRIGHT SPOTS
Did you know that in November the Convention & Visitors Bureau won two statewide awards four tourism marketing and advertising projects? Visit our "Bright Spots" website for more about the positive aspects of our community.
BUY LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS SERIES
Thanks to the members that are participating in the current Chamber-WHIZ TV "Buy Local This Holiday Season" series. Your financial support is making it possible for us to deliver this important message. The three current versions can be viewed at the Chamber's Facebook page. If you would like to appear on TV in a future series watch for details in the next few months about upcoming TV campaigns.
FESTIVAL IS BIG SUCCESS
LOCAL ECONOMIC DASHBOARD
The latest Economic Dashboard for Muskingum County is available, courtesy of our partners at the Muskingum County Library System.
- The Dashboard provides local economic indicators such as auto sales, real estate transactions, unemployment rate and others.
- ALSO, we are seeking a single sponsor for this service so that we can upgrade both the data provided and the presentation. Click here for an example of the interactive dashboard we would like offer.
- Contact Tom Poorman or Dana Matz for more information on becoming the exclusive sponsor of the Economic Dashboard.
MARKETING RESOURCES & ADVICE
STORYBOOK CHRISTMAS CONTINUES
A Storybook Christmas is a seasonal promotion that will continue through the end of the year. It includes decorated businesses and streets throughout the county and is anchored by the spectacularly lighted Muskingum County Courthouse in Zanesville. For more information on what you can see and do as part of this Christmas celebration visit
LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THE OHIO ECONOMIC SURVEY
We invite you to take the 2016 Ohio Economic Outlook Health Check.
- The health check is a short online survey you can complete on your phone or laptop in 5 minutes.
- The free online health check poll gathers the perspectives of business people on the outlook for their organization, community, region, and Ohio.
- Over 6,000 U.S. and Canadian chambers of commerce, convention & visitor bureaus, and economic development councils are distributing this health check to their members to better understand how we can make our communities great places for businesses to grow.
- Please take the health check poll now.
NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SERVICE
SLN (Save Local Now) is a suite of social media marketing tools that now comes FREE with a Chamber membership. Here's how to begin using it:
- Claim Your Business: sign in and update your business profile. Boost your localized Search Engine Optimization by adding a detailed business description and keywords. Hint: a keyword is anything a consumer would search for to find that specific business.
- Create a post: it's important to remember that a post can be anything! A deal, a discount, a promotion, or a simple "Happy Holidays!" post is a great way to show your personality and commitment to the local community.
- Share the post: Make it easy for customers to find what they're looking for by sending targeted promotions to their inbox and sharing your promotions on social media. FACT: 70% of holiday shoppers are searching on social media to find the perfect gift.
You should have just received an email about about how to access your SLN account. If not please contact dmatz@zmchamber.com so we can be sure to give you instructions on how to get started. Also, visit www.zmchamber.com/sln.html for more information.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know the Chamber was founded over 105 years ago by local business owners and managers to promote economic growth and provide services to the community and its businesses?
FOR THIS WEEK'S MEETINGS AND EVENTS!
You can also add your own event by clicking the submit event button at zmchamber.com.
Goss Supply & Rental
Longaberger Country Club
Norvell Hearing Aid Center
Partyland Supply Co.
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