chamber orientation - march 2013
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WelcomeSponsored by Time Warner Cable Business Class
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Orientation Goals
•Learn about the Chamber and your fellow members•Learn how to gain the most benefit from your membership•Share ideas on how to get involved
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Introductions
•Name•Organization and role•Years in business•Who is a good lead for you?
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Aaron Nelson, president/CEO
•Government Relations and Public Policy•Economic Development•Growing your business•Access to information and decision makers
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Our Mission
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves and advances
the business interests of our community and builds a sustainable community where business thrives.
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Our Staff
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Meg Branson, senior vice president
•Getting the most from your membership•Growing your professional network•Saving money with the Chamber•Marketing your business through membership
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Laura Morrison, associate vice
president, membership•Educational Programming•Networking Events•Promoting Member News via Chamber communications
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Kristen Smith, vice president for advocacy and
engagement• Member outreach and engagement•Public policy tracking and advocacy• Earned and social media• Member to Member Benefits
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Aubrey Fox Williams, director of sales and
business development
•Growing Chamber membership•Increasing visibility through sponsorship•Marketing your business to clients and customers
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Tracey Himmel, membership development
• Recruiting new Chamber members• Growing your Chamber network
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Justin Simmons, member relations
specialist & assistant to the CEO
•Scheduling with Aaron•Conference room reservation•Visitor and relocation center
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Chela Tu,program assistant
•Networking events•Educational programming•Member roundtables
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Brian Rowe , finance manager
•Budgeting and Accounting•Accounts Payable/Receivable•Updating member records
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Our Commitments to You
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• The Chamber advocates for your business interests and the interests of our local
business community,
• The Chamber connects you with the people and information you need to thrive; and
• The Chamber helps you save money.
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Helping You Save Money
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THE NET
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•Health Care for Chamber members, your employees & their dependents•$60 doctor visits•$10 generic prescriptions•Dental services
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Piedmont Health Clinic Locations:
• Carrboro• Charles Drew (Burlington)• Moncure• Piedmont SeniorCare• Prospect Hill• Scott (Burlington)• Siler City• Sylvan
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Connecting you with the people and information you need to
thrive
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Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison
to new Chamber members.
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Promoting your business through referrals and our online business directory
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Promoting your business through Chamber Marketing
and Advertising Opportunities
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Advocating for your business interests and the interests of our business
community
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2013 Public Policy Agenda
• Retain, Recruit and Grow Employers • Improve Regulatory Environment and Business
Climate• Build and Maintain Infrastructure• Increase Participation and Influence by and of
the Business Community
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How can YOU get involved?
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Upcoming Events: Eggs with Electeds
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Economic Development & Public Policy Committee
• First Thursday of the month, 8 AM, at the Chamber
• Chair: Margot Lester; Vice Chair: Jeremy Browner
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Government Matters
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Join an Advisory Board
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Save the Date to ADVOCATE
• Chapel Hill Town Council: Signage (March 25)• EDPP Committee (April 4) • Eggs with Electeds (April 22)• Advisory Boards (ongoing) • Extra Credit: Carrboro Board of Aldermen
TONIGHT
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REALTOR Referral Partners
• Direct referrals • Relocation leads • An individual listing in the Chamber’s online business directory • Distribution privileges in the Chamber’s Visitor and Relocation Center
Referral partners are full Chamber members and are eligible for service on the Board of Directors. The cost to participate in the Referral Partners program is $100 per year, and your agency must be a Real Estate Firm Member.
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Ways to Get Involved
•Pick an activity and stick with it•Check out Chamber newsletters•Talk to Chamber staff and volunteers
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Connect With Us• Facebook.com/ChapelHillCarrboroChamber
• Twitter: @CarolinaChamber• Flickr.com/photos/carolinachamber• Slideshare.net/carolinachamber
• LinkedIn: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber group• www.carolinachamber.org
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QUESTIONS?
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Thank Youfor your
membership!