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"One of the best investments this firm has made. I am enthusiastic with the potential of this Chamber to vastly improve my ability to meet community leaders, potential clients and to be involved in the community I live in. The St. Peters Chamber makes a difference in people's lives and I am most certainly one of them."
William Mocca
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| 1) NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS: |
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| The Chamber can put you in touch with hundreds of people who are potential new clients or customers*. Every minute you're involved with the Chamber provides opportunities to network. Here are just a few examples: |
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• Monthly General Membership Meetings: bring together between 120 and 175 Chamber
members and provides information about what's happening at the Chamber and in the area. |
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• Chamber Committees offer members the opportunity to work on projects with other
business people who have similar interests. |
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• New Member Welcome Breakfast: gives new members the opportunity to talk about their
businesses, meet Chamber leaders, and other new members. |
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• Special Events: provide members the opportunity to have fun while networking. |
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• After Hour Business Card Exchanges: Held monthly to bring members together for
both business and pleasure. |
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• The Annual Awards Banquet: Held in February to honor leaders within the community/chamber and recognize
their accomplishments. |
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| * Every minute of involvement with the Chamber provides countless oppotunities to network. |
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| 2) PUBLICITY AND EXPOSURE: |
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| The Chamber promotes organizations to the public and the business community in several ways: |
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• The Chamber's web site contains valuable information about St. Peters and the business
community. All Chamber members are listed in our easy to use Online Membership
Directory complete with a free link to your business web site. |
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• Chamber Report, the Chamber's monthly newsletter highlights member information and keeps you up to date on
Chamber activities and committees. Low cost advertising in the Chamber Report and
other free promotional opportunities allow you to reach Chamber business leaders every month. |
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• The Buyer's Guide & Membership Directory lists your business by name and by
business classification. This publication is not only distributed to every Chamber
member, but is also distributed to every single family dwelling in the city of St. Peters. |
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• Annual Home & Garden and Great Outdoors Show showcases home products and
services as well as ideas for your outdoor entertainment. |
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• Event Sponsorships give members an opportunity to highlight their businesses and
products to other members. |
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• Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremonies are conducted by the Chamber
Ambassadors for new or expanding businesses. |
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• General Membership Meetings provide promotional opportunities at no cost, including
a mini business expo table and a presentational style 1 minute commercial. |
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| 3) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: |
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| The Chamber is dedicated to improving your ability to achieve success in your business or professional life. Programs include: |
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• LeadShare Groups: Representatives from non-competitive businesses meet to network, solve problems, exchange ideas, and share leads. Click here to request more information. |
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• Business Seminars: Seminars are held throughout the year to inform and instruct members about current business issues. Click here to request more information. |
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"Just a note to let you know how pleased we are with being new members of the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce. My associate with AFLAC, Debbie Sitze and I joined in late February, and it was definitely a smart business move on our part!
The "Business to Business" exchanges have been a great way to network with all sorts of businesses here in St. Peters. It's so nice that it's done in a friendly, yet casual atmosphere, which isn't generally created with a subject oriented business meeting. Last week's Seis de Mayo Festival was proof of that!
Once again ... it's good to be a member! Thanks to all the hard work you and the staff do behind the scenes, to benefit all of us."
Sue Royer
AFLAC |
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| 4) REFERRALS: |
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| The Chamber receives thousands of requests each year for goods & services to be purchased in our area. We refer Chamber members to visitors, newcomers, businesses, and area residents by using our Buyerıs Guide & Membership Directory. By displaying Chamber member plaques and window/door decals, our members enhance their credibility and recognition. |
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| 5) INFLUENCE LEGISLATION: |
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| The Chamber is a unified voice representing your business interest at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Become involved by joining the Governmental Concerns Committee. |
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| Why Do Businesses Join Chambers Of Commerce ? |
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| A TOP TEN LIST was recently developed based upon a study done by a membership development company that surveyed thousands of chamber members from across the country. We have included the many ways the St. Peters Chamber satisfies those reasons for joining. Listed below is the result of the survey. |
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Networking Opportunities |
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Monthly After-Hours-Business-Card-Exchanges & General Membership Meetings, LEADShare Groups, Ribbon Cuttings, Over 100 Committee Meetings and numerous Special Events. |
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Business Community Support |
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The St. Peters Chamber of Commerce represents over 700 area businesses. Your membership helps to foster a community environment in which business can prosper. |
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Promote Their Business |
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Membership Directory & Buyers Guide (City-wide distribution); Annual Home & Garden Show; Progress Business Expo; Chamber Report advertising opportunities, New Member Profile and Spotlight; Event Sponsorships; "One Minute Commercials" and "Mini Expo Tables" at General Membership Meeting; Chamber's Website & Member Discount Program. |
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Chamber Member Asked Them To Join |
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Have you asked the business people that you do business with to join the largest and most active Chamber in the St. Louis and St. Charles Area? |
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Fun |
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"Fun" is an important part of most Chamber activities. |
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Events |
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We've already listed many of the events. Additional events include St. Charles County League of Chambers Events; Awards Banquet; Prayer Breakfast; Golden Apple Awards, Ethical Decision Making, Savor, Annual GolfClassic... |
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Internet |
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Have you checked out our website? If not, you're going to be impressed! Every member's Business is listed. Plus you can't afford to miss out on the Member's Only Affinity Discount Programs! Call the Chamber office for advertising opportunities or to link your home-page or e-mail to our site. |
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Credibility |
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Being a member of the Chamber of Commerce shows the community that you are concerned about your business image and that you are involved in making the St. Peters area a better place to live, work and conduct business. |
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Issues |
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An important part of what the Chamber does is to work on local, state and federal levels to influence current and proposed legislation that may have an impact on your business. Government decisions are made every day that impact chamber members' hiring practices, working conditions, wages and benefits, taxes - the list goes on. |
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Business Education |
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We are dedicated to providing relevant seminars and information to our members through our General Membership Meetings, Success Express Business Seminars, Committee Activities and Newsletter. |
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