Learn About Chamber Member Benefits. Learn About Your Role in Maximizing Your Membership

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1 May 2014

2 Learn About Chamber Member Benefits Learn About Your Role in Maximizing Your Membership Where to go for help/resources Chamber volunteer leaders and Chamber staff

3 For 115 years, the Chamber has been a business organization led by and advocating for business. Our mission: Make the South Shore the Best place to Live, Work and Play. Regional focus, local approach In other words, we invite businesses to be Part of Something Bigger! 1300 members range from large to small businesses Well respected among our peers and ranked nationally among the top 1% of Chambers by the US Chamber

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5 Relationship Building: for the Long Term Events /Programs: Aligned with member needs Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities Onsite/Online Education Unique Member-to-Member Benefits Regional and Local Leadership, Focus and Commitment Connections to Business/Political Leaders and Advocacy Economic and ultimately Community Development

6 The Chamber is YOUR vehicle for building long term relationships: Beyond networking Personal and professional connections Opportunities for face-to-face interactions Think beyond business card exchanges and mass mailings.

7 Designed to: Meet diverse and dynamic membership needs Grow and engage our membership Connect professionals to grow their businesses Provide education and professional development Empower businesses with a voice in our regional development Appeal to different member segments Provide marketing and promotional opportunities

8 Events are varied in nature: Small and large audiences Assorted programs times and days Geographically diverse Different markets

9 Ongoing Events: Local Business Council Meetings/Events 8 Councils Each Meet Quarterly Hosted by local Chamber businesses Business After Hours (FREE FOR MEMBERS) 90 minutes 7+ per year (5:30 to 7:00 PM) Hosted by Chamber Members Hi-Connections Facilitated Networking 2 hours (5:30 to 7:30 PM) 3 per year in :44/11:44 Public Policy Breakfast/Lunch 2 hours Quarterly+ Chamber Education Series 90 minutes 12 per year: Coffee Connections (FREE) 1 hour Hosted at member offices Invitation Only, Intimate Gatherings Navigating the Chamber (FREE) 90 minutes 2014 Sessions: May, September, November 1050 Hingham St., Rockland

10 WinterFest: Food, Wine & Lifestyle Extravaganza February 26, 2015 South Shore Health & Wellness Fair April 3, 2015 Economic Development Bus Tour Fall 2014 TechConnect: Making Technology Work for You October 9, 2014 South Shore Chamber signature events are larger in scope, and occur once annually.

11 Reach Your Target Audience Get in front of an audience of engaged Chamber members, friends, and key constituents Exposure to diverse markets ranging from large, multinational companies to sole proprietors Opportunities Event Sponsorship $300 - $20,000 Program Sponsorship Communications, Social Media, Newsletter, Internships, Education Series, Affinity Group, Web-based initiatives, etc. Advertising Marketing, Website, Newsletter, and Special Multimedia Packages Chamber marketing professionals will help you to maximize your marketing investment. Play on a level field here at our Chamber.

12 Onsite Offers business leaders, owners, employers and employees quality education programs that are relevant, timely and cost-effective. Topics include Management, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Health & Wellness, Technology and more Taught by thought leaders and subject matter experts from amongst our membership Delivered through a variety of formats: brown bag lunches, focus groups, panels, lectures, round table discussions Online Access to thousands of training modules that provide business education Topics include software applications, human resources training, business etiquette, Offered by brand name providers, typically reserved for large, global companies with large budgets. All of this is available to and accessible by every South Shore Chamber member. 4 Ways to Take Advantage of SSCC Educational Opportunities Join the Education Coordination Team Attend Educational Programs Submit a Proposal to Present Sponsor a Program Look for 2014 Education offerings on 2 nd Wednesday of each month.

13 Other Chamber Members As A Resource Member to Member Discounts Hot Deals Connecting Through Communications Members Only Access to On line Directory Snap Shot Social Media Community Calendar Connecting Through the Website Connecting through Involvement Affinity Groups, Teams & Committees

14 South Shore Economic Development Corp. (SSEDC) Business Loans SBA: Initial Inquiries can be directed to: SCORE Counselors to America s Small Businesses: SCORE Conducts individual counseling sessions at the Chamber Office. Visit their website to arrange to meet SCORE counselor at the Rockland SSCC Office or contact the Chamber office MSBDC Mass. Small Business Development Center: High Quality, no cost, confidential business advice To set up appointment at the Chamber office contact: Alison Moriarty amoriarty@msbdc.umass.edu

15 ATHENAPowerLink (APL) Program This business mentoring program matches a panel of expert advisors to a Woman Business Owner (WBO) for one year with the goal of increasing growth and profitability. For more information please visit the Chamber website at: Or contact Athena Chair, Michelle Hatch : mhatch@blumshapiro.com Chamber Health Coop Providing affordable health care to companies with 50 or fewer employees

16 Constant Contact Marketing Programs at a Discount For discounted services, Chamber members can visit: Quincy Mutual Group Discounted Auto Insurance Receive a 5% premium discount on Massachusetts Business Automobile Insurance policies underwritten and sold by Quincy Mutual, visit:

17 Receive e-blast communications Be listed in Online Business Directory Engage with SSCC Social Media Communities Members Only online account Post your company/organization events on SSCC community calendar Purchase member mailing list for $250

18 The South Shore Chamber is connected. Engage with us: Follow us Follow us (and LIKE! us) on Facebook: South Shore Chamber of Commerce Media Mondays (articles of interest to business leaders) Training and Education Tuesdays (Forthcoming educational opportunities) Welcome Wednesdays (Welcome new members) Share your Business Thursdays Photos of your Staff Fridays Join our LinkedIn South Shore Chamber Page or Group For more information on how to tap into the Chamber s social media programs, please contact the Chamber at

19 The Members Only section of the Chamber website offers exclusive tools to help get the most value out of your membership Go to: and click Login Usernames and passwords have been updated from the previous website. If you don t know your NEW username and password, click Forgot your username/password? Enter your and select Get Password. Your password will be ed to the address on file.

20 Logging in to Members Only is the easiest way to: Pay any open invoices Renew Your Membership Register for Events Update your Profile o Including social media profiles, so we can follow/connect with you o Enhance your profile by adding photos, a video, and more robust information about your company o Add a headshot for yourself and any other reps within your company Choose which s you receive Share members only benefits or discounts Share your events to our Community Calendar See what s been going on with other Chamber members in the What s New section Easily search for both member companies AND representatives for companies

21 Affinity Groups Human Resources Group Advisory Board: HR leaders and professionals sharing best practices, resources, successes, challenges. Requires submission of resume and application process Workshops: monthly education workshops on Management Issues open to all to attend Women Business Connection Leadership Team & Sub-Committees Leadership Team: Women executives and business owners sharing best practices, resources, successes, challenges. Requires submission of resume and application process Sub-Committees: Hi-Connections, Outreach for Women, Winterfest, Leaders in Action, Athena PowerLink always looking for volunteers Health and Wellness Health and wellness leaders across the entire industry sharing best practices, resources, successes, challenges Plans Annual Healthy South Shore Health and Wellness Expo and Symposium and contributes to advocacy and econ dev. Not-for-Profit Newest affinity group. Professionals from not-for-profit sector gather to share best practices and provide peer support

22 Chamber Teams Outreach Team Grows chamber membership through individual networking, capitalizing on Chamber leads Ambassadors Group Welcomes and engages new members through first (and most critical year) and beyond Education Coordination Team Coordinates, promotes education and resources across all Chamber programs and groups Government Affairs Advocates for policies that support business growth. Economic Development Promotes economic growth on South Shore

23 While our focus is regional, we are committed to working with each of the communities across the South Shore to make the South Shore the Best place to Live, Work and Play. We empower the business leaders in communities across the South Shore Community programming, events, spend Braintree, Weymouth, Rockland Chamber Affiliations South Shore ChamberS of Commerce

24 Political leaders: federal, state, regional Town government Economic Bus Tour Washington D.C. Fly-In Government Affairs We want to know what you think.... Go to our Communications Page and OPT IN to learn more about business issues

25 Regional Development: Economic, Workforce, Infrastructure, Community Development Our study, will provide a blueprint for long term and help us to execute on identified priorities. Steering committee: Led by Carol Bulman, Bob Rivers Political leaders will use the results of this study as they devise strategy and policy that affects our region. Stay tuned to learn more about the regional study as it evolves.

26 President & CEO Peter Forman Chief Operating Officer Laurel Egan Kenny Chief Financial Officer Tom Kelly Director of Events & Programs Rayna Minder Director of Community Development (Local Chambers & Business Councils) Eric Dykeman Membership Financial Manager Tammie Heinrichs Data & Design Manager Heather McCall Membership Development Manager Laura Nase We are here for you!

27 Chairman of the Board Ray Belanger Immediate Past Chair Bob Rivers Ambassadors Group Dave Ellis Marie Peeler Outreach Team Maureen Elliott Liz Dow Education Coordination Team Clare Cox Diana Scolpeneti Women s Business Connection June Cunniff june@awperry.com Human Resources Group Jeannette Paul jpaul@ssymca.org Janet Lerch Janet.Lerch@bcbsma.com Athena Michelle Hatch mhatch@blumshapiro.com Local Business Councils By Town/Region edykeman@southshorechamber.org Government Affairs Cameron Snyder cam@roomscapesinc.cm Economic Development Stephen Costello scostello@thebankofcanton.com Health & Wellness Nikki Tierney nikki@ahealthybalance.com Hilary Troia hilary.troia@homeinstead.com Not-for-Profits Chamber Office hmccall@southshorechamber.org

28 Potential Members, please ask... if you would like more information