CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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your business prosper. Following is a sample of those benefits:
• Referrals--When the chamber receives inquiries regarding businesses or professionals in Monroe County, only chamber members are referred.
• Information--The chamber can provide the latest facts on business trends, population, and demographics. All of this information is available to members at no charge.
• Networking--Members have the opportunity to network and develop new business contacts with fellow chamber members through the Business After Hours program.
• Newsletters--The chamber’ s weekly e-newsletter keeps you
informed of events and activities.
• Special Events--The chamber promotes our local area through annual events such as the Forsythia Festival.
• Job Bank--The chamber compiles a list of available jobs in Monroe County. This list is available to anyone seeking a position or employers with positions to fill.
• Ribbon Cuttings--Chamber staff can help your company arrange for ribbon cuttings or other publicity events, including media coverage.
• Business Development Seminars--Members are invited to business classes several times a year. These classes cover all aspects of the business world today.
• Legislative Breakfasts--Twice a year the chamber arranges a breakfast meeting with our state and federal elected officials.
• Education--The chamber encourages educational excellence by sponsoring the local STAR Program at our high school. We also created the Rising Star Program to encourage our middle school students.
Monroe County is good for business. It is our job here at the chamber to get that word out, but we need the active support of our members. We encourage Monroe County businesses to support the chamber’ s efforts, and we encourage chamber members to increase their involvement in chamber activities. The benefits affect us all. For more information, stop in at the chamber at 68 North Lee St., Forsyth, or contact the chamber at( 478) 994-9239 or toll free at( 888) 642-4628.
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