November 2016 Chamber Chatter Volume 1 | Page 3

MEMBERS ONLY A letter to Chamber members D ear Chamber Member: The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is completing another exciting year thanks to the commitment and support we receive from you. At over 450 members, we are a strong and active presence in our community; striving to cultivate a robust business environment. Thank you for your continuing membership in the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. As we look forward to 2017, please let us know what we can do for you. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improvements to keep us all moving forward. In April, our Leadership Shelby County program graduated 21 community and business leaders eager to contribute to Shelby County. This year, we started the 2016/2017 program with 26 participants. Mark your calendars and look forward to joining our 2017 events including our Annual Dinner to be held in February, our Job and Career Fair in March, and the Cash Bash late in April. Please let us know if the information regarding your business has changed. The Chamber’s database will be the source for this directory and we want to make sure our information is up-to-date. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the Chamber’s Business Directory and Community Guide, your complimentary listings or display ad space. Again, we appreciate your continuing support of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the community. Sincerely, Julie Metz, Executive Director We will once again publish our Chamber Business Directory and Community Guide. This publication will include a complete listing of all Chamber members, by name and business category, as well as important information about our community. The Chamber will be contacting you about your participation in this year’s guide. Our Chamber Business Directory and Community Guide will be distributed to area businesses, residents and Chamber members. In addition, our 2017 Directory will be available to visitors, tourists, new residents and those who are considering relocating to our area. We will be printing and distributing 4,000 copies of the directory, with over 1,500 mailed to every business in Shelby County. The Chamber’s continued mission is to promote our membership and our community. Our annual directory is a valuable resource and an opportunity to advertise your business at a reasonable rate. Only Chamber members will be invited to advertise in the 2017 Business Directory. - You will receive a complimentary alphabetical listing for your business. In addition, the main contact for your business will be listed alphabetically for easy reference and networking opportunities. - You will receive a complimentary listing under the category heading that best describes your business, services, or products. - As a Chamber member, you will have the opportunity to purchase advertising space to gain publicity for your business at a reasonable cost and to help raise funds to support Chamber programs and events. chamberchatter November 2016 SUBMIT YOUR UPDATED DIRECTORY INFORMATION TO THE CHAMBER TODAY! 3