2008 ACTION GOALS

OBJECTIVE: To serve as the “Voice of business” on local, state and national issues, remaining a proactive advocate for the business community in working with our elected officials.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE

  • Develop Legislative Priorities Package for the 2008 Session and forward to the Volusia Delegation
  • In September, begin work on the 2009 Legislative Priorities Package
  • Keep Chamber members informed of legislative news via LobbyTools
  • Attend Florida Legislative Session in Tallahassee
  • Serve as a liaison with the Florida Chamber for lobbying activities
  • Serve on the Committee to coordinate Volusia Day in Tallahassee on April 3rd

LEGISLATIVE STATUS REPORT

  • Provide a weekly update on legislative activities
  • Provide as needed status of business issues to Chamber membership

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

  • Address issues of concern to the local business community before the Volusia County Council
  • Interact with various municipal governments on business related issues

ADVERTISING IN THE HALIFAX LETTER

  • Provide members with the opportunity to promote their products and services by advertising in The Chamber’s Halifax Letter
  • Create the Member Page, done quarterly, which highlights photos of Chamber functions

ADVERTISING IN THE CHAMBER WEBSITE

  • Promote and sell advertising on the website to enhance member exposure
  • Assist with the coordination of advertising placement

POWER LUNCH LEAD GROUPS

  • Attend and staff meetings of the Power Lunch Leads Groups
  • Assist in their continuing efforts to grow and manage their businesses

BUSINESS & CONSUMER EXPO

  • Coordinate logistics associated with the implementation of the expo including location, layout, sponsorships and program
  • Hold a Business & Consumer Expo in June of 2008

PLAQUES & DECALS

  • Coordinate printing of Chamber plaques and decals
  • Distribute to Chamber member companies

2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MEMBERSHIP (NEW & RETENTION)

  • Held successful Summer Membership Drive in July with the assistance of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
  • Area businesses applying for/renewing occupational licenses were sent letters inviting them to the Business After Hours and encouraged to join The Chamber throughout 2007
  • E-mail Blast System kept members informed of upcoming Chamber functions and weekly e-mails generating higher attendance
  • A new Chamber program “Expansion Celebrations” was introduced for companies that have increased/expanded their businesses

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

  • Held eleven Business After Hours
  • A new “Speed Networking Program” was added to assist members with networking
  • Many non-members were invited to attend Business After Hours leading to several new memberships

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION / MEMBER BRIEFINGS

  • Four New Member Receptions/Member Briefings were held
  • A short program was included designed to highlight key Chamber initiatives to provide a networking exercise for all attendees

COMMUNITY BUYERS GUIDE

  • The Buyers Guide (Directory & Relocation Guide) was revamped to give a new look and feel
  • The Guide was distributed to all members and to those moving or inquiring about relocation

ADVERTISING IN THE HALIFAX LETTER / CHAMBER WEBSITE

  • Coordinated the advertising for The Chamber’s Halifax Newsletter
  • A quarterly “Member Page” insert was created featuring members attending Business After Hours, New Member Receptions and Grand Openings
  • Continued to assist with the coordination of the advertising for The Chamber’s website advertising

POWER LUNCH LEADS GROUPS

  • Leads Groups continued to meet weekly and have grown in number
  • Coordinated year-ending Christmas party for Leads members
  • New Leads Group Presidents and Vice Presidents were elected to serve in 2008

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

  • Assisted with weekly Grand Opening/Ribbon Cuttings
  • Continued monthly meetings and delivery to new members of information packages
  • Assisted with Business After Hours events
  • Delivered the 2007 Community Buyers Guide to member advertisers

BUSINESS & CONSUMER EXPO

  • A Business & Consumer Expo was developed and implemented in June
  • The Expo provided members with an opportunity to showcase their products and services

  2008 Executive Committee l 2008 Board of Directors l Staff
Business Development l  Community Development l Government Relations
Membership l Events / Communications l VCARD l Internet/Chamber Websites
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