Navigating the Chamber

Program – Event

Target Audience - Attendees

Opportunities…

New Member Reception

40 minutes

Quarterly

Held in conjunction with quarterly 7:44 Breakfast

Members who have been part of the Chamber for 3 months or less.

·         Meet other new members, Chamber leaders, board members and staff at pre-event reception

·         Chance to experience a major chamber event in an inviting and non-threatening way

·         Introduction and recognition during event

Local Business Council Meetings/Events

90 minutes

Quarterly

Hosted by local Chamber member businesses

Members who want to know about and influence local issues that affect their businesses and community.  Members who want to get move involved in civic affairs.

·         Local level networking and business relationship management

·         Civic and  community affairs and involvement

·         Hear from and meet with local officials and elected leaders

Business Before/After Hours

 (Informal Networking)

90-minutes

4 to 6 per year

Hosted by Chamber members

Members who want to develop and expand their business contacts and relationships

·         Network and socialize with members and prospective members from around the South Shore

·         Promote/position company brand, products and services

·         Exchange business leads and referrals

Hi Connections

 (Facilitated Networking)

2 hours

3 per year (spring, summer, fall)

Members who want to promote their businesses and get acquainted with peers from around the South Shore in a structured setting. Great ice breaker for new members.

·         Promote business, company’s brand, products and services

·         Exchange business leads and referrals

·         Develop and expand business contacts and relationships

7:44 Breakfasts

2 hours

Quarterly

Members who want to be “in the know” about state, national and regional issues and public policy.  Members’ clients and customers.

·         Be info rmed about state, national and regional issues and initiatives affecting business and economic growth

·         Hear and meet influential leaders in government, public policy, and business

·         Invite a client to attend as your guest

11:44 Public Policy Lunches

2 hours

Members who want to be “in the know” about regional issues and public policy.  Members’ clients and customers.

·         Be info rmed about current and future issues, challenges and opportunities  affecting the South Shore region’s economic vitality and growth

·         Hear and meet influential leaders in government, public policy and business

·         Invite a client to attend as your guest