2005- 2006 Program of Work

MAY 2005

 

Finding additional opportunities to improve your Chamber is the over-riding them in the 2005-2006 Program of Work.  Members will find this is one of the Chamber's most aggressive Programs of Work.  There are many new initiatives, including plans for additional networking opportunities, new events and marketing benefits for all members. 

              --The Hamilton North Chamber of Commerce
                 Board of Directors

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION

 

Enhance business development and education of our community for our members with the following:

>  Business Development Speakers

>  Economic Development Committee

>  Seminars

>  Business Scholarship Fund

>  Working with Hamilton County Chamber Coalition

 

CHAMBER GROWTH

 

Increase Chamber membership by 20% and encourage member participation:

>  Membership Drive

>  Membership Retention

>  Corporate Sponsorships

>  Triathlon

>  Grant Application

>  Fundraisers

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Improve the quality of life through increased communication and enhance educational, recreational, safety and cultural programs:

>  Community Health Fair (with Triathlon)

>  Clean-up of Morse Reservoir

>  Youth Support Program (with Kiwanis)

>  Relocation Packet of our community

 

NETWORKING

Increase membership participation at additional networking opportunities:

>  Alive After Five

>  B&B (Biz & Breakfast)

>  Luncheons

>  Arcadia / Atlanta Event

 

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY

 

The Chamber will continue to monitor issues at local, county, state and federal levels and update members on legislative issues.  We will co-sponsor the Hamilton County Chamber Coalition's Legislative Task Force and Breakfast Series of meeting with our legislators.

RECOGNITION

Chamber members have the opportunity to be recognized through various initiatives:

>  May Annual Dinner

>  Ribbon Cuttings

>  Bell of Recognition

>  TV Guest Appearance

>  Newsletter

 

FUN FELLOWSHIP

Increase community relations by sponsoring fun events for members and community residents:

>  Canoe Trip

>  Camping

>  Chili Supper

 

COMMITTEES

 

Volunteers from our membership assist the Chamber with membership, sponsorship, event planning and much more.

Membership - Chair, Ann Marie Alligood

Ambassador - Chair, Cindy White

Corporate Sponsorship - Chair, Wendell Seaborne

Special Events - Chair, Stacy Cage