2009 state of the chamber
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State of the Chamber Annual Report presented at Presidents Gala Apr 09TRANSCRIPT
2009 State of the ChamberAnnual Report
The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce supports the success of our members and champions prosperity by leading efforts in Community Development, Economic Enhancement, Business Engagement & Personal Involvement and serving as the “Voice of Business.”
We partner with leading businesses in the De Pere Area to find solutions to complex issues and lead the way forward toward our shared vision of the future: community prosperity and the success of our members.
2008 Highlights
Changes Within the Chamber
New Web Site and LogoPlan of Action from Strategic Plan
New Goals & InitiativesThree New Internal Goals
Market Market DACC to become more visible to business and
community Media/Website/Newsletter Develop marketing campaign Develop signature event
Financial Creating of building Increase revenue Build equity to cover 4 months of operation Complete analysis and increase dues by end of year Pursue grant dollars for projects Increase membership to 250 by December 09
New Goals & InitiativesVolunteers – Increase volunteer pool
Recruit Volunteer Coordinator Recruit New Volunteers Develop “database” of volunteer interests
New Goals & InitiativesThree New External Goals
De Pere Community Brand Form Ad Hoc Committee
Create Destination SloganCreate Marketing Campaign
Conference Center (concept)Packer Tie-In (concept)
Kathryn Harper Riverwalk and Nature Viewing Pier Assist with fundraising
New Goals & Initiatives
Old Bridge Approach/East End of Bridge Designs being finalized Economic analysis underway Council, committees, public presentations in January,
2009
More Changes in the Chamber
Buildings & Business InventoryMain Street De Pere Program Assessment
Interns Join the TeamAffinity Programs
Program and Event Highlights
First Poinsettia SaleFall FestTaste of Wine & Beer in De PereDéjeuner à De Pere Monthly Networking Events Urban Evening Market
A Peek at 2009Mardi Gras Community Ball Web enhancementsMember Directory & Community MapCommunity DevelopmentMembership GrowthIndustrial & Manufacturing Council Industrial & Manufacturing Council Summit
Continuing Goals & Initiatives
Community Development: 20Economic Enhancement: 22Business Engagement: 19Personal Involvement: 2
Upcoming Events & Dates
Friday, April 3, 2009
DPACC MEMBER DIRECTORY CLOSES!!!!
April 6, 2009-April 13, 2009 – Spring Membership Drive
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
7:30 am to 9:00 am
De Pere at Dawn, Sponsored by
American Transmission Company
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
De Pere at Dusk, Hosted and Sponsored by Wisconsin International School
301 Grant Street, De Pere
Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.TM