REFERRAL PREFERENCE: When inquiries come to the Chamber office, a member business is the first, and in some cases, the only business referred.

AFTER5 NETWORKING: Each month a different member business presents the opportunity for fellow and prospective members to gather together in an informal social setting to form new business and personal contacts while highlighting their own business. Download the After5 Agreement

WEB: WOMEN ENGAGED IN BUSINESS is our Chamber's Professional Women in Business Progarm. Women in the workforce meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month to enhance and better work, personal and social lives. Networking, idea sharing, discussing issues and learning from others are main focus points. Business presentations and speakers are also part of the program.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS: Held the 4th Monday of each month in the Borough Council Chamber Office located at 13-15 East High Street. Meetings begin at 7:45am and end about 9:00am. Check our calendar for any date changes. There is usually no meeting held in July or December.

REPRESENTATION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: Chamber members have their needs represented through the Chamber and collective voice representation in front of our local lawmakers.

CHAMBER SPONSORED BUSINESS EXPO: Held each year in October in the Manheim Central High School Gymnasium during the Farm Show, an opportunity to showcase your business and services to well over 1,500 visitors in a professional setting. Check our calendar for current meeting info.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING BREAKFAST: Held on the opening morning of the Expo, members hear, meet and interact with legislative and business leaders representing our interests. Our 2009 breakfast is on October 8 at 8 a.m. in the MCHS Cafeteria. Invitations are sent to members in late summer.

BREAKFAST MEETINGS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunities throughout the year, sometimes with legistators and community leaders and sometimes with a member business. A message, speaker or business representation to members - various venues.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT: As a member you have the opportunity to serve on a committee of your interest. Grow community, business, chamber and yourself and expose your creative expertise.

SIMILAR INTEREST GROUPS: We are working to establish connection between professional groups. Service, hospitality, industrial, artistic, technical, and financial among other related organizations, together can learn ways to promote business through meeting and sharing similar topics, successes and frustrations.

COMMITTEES FORMING NOW:

PR and Event Team: Plans any major events of interest, continues to promote After5 Networking Events and looks at new ways to promote the interests of our members.

Membership and Benefit Team: This committee brainstorms ways to increase membership, improve benefits to members, and keep member interests at the forefront of chamber activities.

EDUCATION AND SEMINARS: The Chamber traditionally offers seminars to members on various topics. Previous seminars have covered customer service, hiring, interviewing and marketing topics. Seminars are being considered at this time

BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: The "News and Views" is sent to all Chamber members and community interests. Current event coverage, topics of interest, business updates, event listings and presents advertising opportunities for members.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES:
* "Spotlight on Business" newsletter article
* Newsletter insert
* Business Bulletin Board and Business in the News Newsletter Articles
*Website Business Listing-Your business is listed at www.manheimchamber.com on the member directory page with your website linked to the Chamber's site.
*Coming: Website advertising opportunities
*Member Business Directory in the planning, also providing advertising opportunities
* Local newspaper advertisments through the Chamber-two new opportunities!

ANNUAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY: The Chamber has provided an Annual Business Directory to area residents and businesses in past years. The Directory is currently in revision and will soon be available in a brand new format and serve as exposure and advertising for members. It will be distributed through newspaper, available at key locations in Manheim, become part of relocation packages and become another avenue for advertisement. All current Chamber members will be listed in the directory which will also include area and community information. Make sure the chamber has your current information at all times.

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