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WelcomeSponsored by Time Warner Cable Business Class
Orientation Goals
•Learn about the Chamber and your fellow members•Learn how to gain the most benefit from your membership•Share ideas on how to get involved
Introductions
•Name•Organization and role•Years in business•Who is a good lead for you?
Aaron Nelson, president/CEO
•Government Relations and Public Policy•Economic Development•Growing your business•Access to information and decision makers
Our Mission
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves and advances
the business interests of our community and builds a sustainable community where business thrives.
Our Staff
Meg Branson, senior vice president
•Getting the most from your membership•Growing your professional network•Saving money with the Chamber•Marketing your business through membership
Laura Morrison, associate vice
president, membership•Educational Programming•Networking Events•Promoting Member News via Chamber communications
Kristen Smith, vice president for advocacy and
engagement• Member outreach and engagement•Public policy tracking and advocacy• Earned and social media• Member to Member Benefits
Aubrey Fox Williams, director of sales and
business development
•Growing Chamber membership•Increasing visibility through sponsorship•Marketing your business to clients and customers
Tracey Himmel, membership development
• Recruiting new Chamber members• Growing your Chamber network
Justin Simmons, member relations
specialist & assistant to the CEO
•Scheduling with Aaron•Conference room reservation•Visitor and relocation center
Chela Tu,program assistant
•Networking events•Educational programming•Member roundtables
Brian Rowe , finance manager
•Budgeting and Accounting•Accounts Payable/Receivable•Updating member records
Our Commitments to You
• The Chamber advocates for your business interests and the interests of our local
business community,
• The Chamber connects you with the people and information you need to thrive; and
• The Chamber helps you save money.
Helping You Save Money
THE NET
•Health Care for Chamber members, your employees & their dependents•$60 doctor visits•$10 generic prescriptions•Dental services
Piedmont Health Clinic Locations:
• Carrboro• Charles Drew (Burlington)• Moncure• Piedmont SeniorCare• Prospect Hill• Scott (Burlington)• Siler City• Sylvan
Connecting you with the people and information you need to
thrive
Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison
to new Chamber members.
Promoting your business through referrals and our online business directory
Promoting your business through Chamber Marketing
and Advertising Opportunities
Advocating for your business interests and the interests of our business
community
2013 Public Policy Agenda
• Retain, Recruit and Grow Employers • Improve Regulatory Environment and Business
Climate• Build and Maintain Infrastructure• Increase Participation and Influence by and of
the Business Community
How can YOU get involved?
Upcoming Events: Eggs with Electeds
Economic Development & Public Policy Committee
• First Thursday of the month, 8 AM, at the Chamber
• Chair: Margot Lester; Vice Chair: Jeremy Browner
Government Matters
Join an Advisory Board
Save the Date to ADVOCATE
• Chapel Hill Town Council: Signage (March 25)• EDPP Committee (April 4) • Eggs with Electeds (April 22)• Advisory Boards (ongoing) • Extra Credit: Carrboro Board of Aldermen
TONIGHT
REALTOR Referral Partners
• Direct referrals • Relocation leads • An individual listing in the Chamber’s online business directory • Distribution privileges in the Chamber’s Visitor and Relocation Center
Referral partners are full Chamber members and are eligible for service on the Board of Directors. The cost to participate in the Referral Partners program is $100 per year, and your agency must be a Real Estate Firm Member.
Ways to Get Involved
•Pick an activity and stick with it•Check out Chamber newsletters•Talk to Chamber staff and volunteers
Connect With Us• Facebook.com/ChapelHillCarrboroChamber
• Twitter: @CarolinaChamber• Flickr.com/photos/carolinachamber• Slideshare.net/carolinachamber
• LinkedIn: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber group• www.carolinachamber.org
QUESTIONS?
Thank Youfor your
membership!