Networking Opportunities - Coffee Break - Chamber Breakfast - Business Showcase - Chamber After Hours - Annual Meeting Dinner - Business of the Year Awards - Operation Thank You - Chamber ProEd Golf Classic
Exposure
- Directory Listing: Annual publication lists each member three different ways: alphabetically, categorically and by main contact. Your business will be included in the Guide to Preferred Businesses distributed to 10,000 newcomers and visitors. Advertising available. - Online Business Listing: Attracts more than 20,000 visitors per month. A link to your business website will be included. Advertising available. - Chamber e-Journal: A weekly electronic newsletter informing members of upcoming events and critical business information. Advertising available. - Member to Member Discount Coupon Program: Discounts provided by and available exclusively to Chamber members. An opportunity to outreach to more than 1,400 businesses and 69,000 employees by providing a discount for your product or service.- Relocation Packet: More than 2,100 distributed annually to new residents of Alachua County. Advertising available. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Welcoming ceremony for new, expanding or relocating businesses. - Membership Mailing Labels: Mailing list available only to members for a nominal fee.
Chamber Committees Get involved through committee participation! Contact the Membership Division for more information. - Board of Directors - Diplomats Committee - Small Business Advisory Council - Public Policy Committee - Event-Related committees - Communications Committee Seminars / Workshops - Member Orientation: This event is a special presentation on the benefits, services and products available to members, as well as a networking opportunity. All members are invited, especially new members, new employees to member companies and members seeking a regular Chamber update. (link to 6.2) - Chamber Lunch: Hosted during the summer months, this event is an educational/networking luncheon that always sells out. (link to 6.2) - Small Biz U:
Leadership Development - Leadership Gainesville: This 34-year-old program identifies and educates future leaders of our community. (link to 1.8) - Inter-City Visits: The Chamber organizes trips for community and business leaders exploring other communities of interest.
Your Source for Business News - Chamber Business e-Journal: A weekly electronic newsletter informing members of upcoming events and critical business information. Advertising available. - Web site: www.businessgainesville.com an informational tool to help take your business to the next level. - Florida Community Design Center: This initiative educates the community by making the public design and planning process available to everyone. Located in the Commerce Building in downtown Gainesville. Business Resource Center FloridaWorks - Work force development
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“Voice of Business” - Direct representation to local government - Public Policy Committee: Provides direction to the Board of Directors on issues and public policies concerning the Chamber. - Position Statements: Issued by Board of Directors as needed to address community issues and Chamber policies and stances. - Voter Guide: Released prior to the election to help educate members on candidate stances on key business-related issues.