June - Jewel of a Newsletter

Six Important Things Your Chamber Offers

Najayyah Many Horses

There are many benefits to being a part of the chamber.  We have broken them into 6 bite size morsels.

1. Relationships

We are talking about more than networking we are talking about building friends, associates and even advocates.  The people you meet at the Chamber may not all have a vested interest in your business but are able to point people toward your business.  It is great to meet people outside of your arena.  They can give you some ideas for marketing that you may not have thought of or are able to see because you are too close to the business..

2. Visibility 
There are many new faces coming into Benson. The Chamber gives your business more visibility.  The events held by the Chamber and its members put you face to face with potential clients. Business is so much more than simple transactions of money for goods/services with its root in relationships.

People are more apt to visit your business  because they have met you and can put a face to the business name. When they see your business name associated with community events they take notice. It has been proven that businesses that give to the community receive more attention from the community.  The chamber provides so many opportunities to spend time with potential friends in non-transaction based functions that you will be top of mind when they or someone they know is looking for your product/service.

3. Promotion
The Chamber offers a wide-range of advertising options and sponsorship packages. A business can sponsor entire programs or events through the chamber. Beyond the paid advertising options, chambers also have ways to provide additional business promotion for free through monthly and annual awards, social media, regular newsletters and even printed materials. It is amazing that some member businesses do not take advantage of the free marketing opportunities provided through the chamber of commerce. We have oiur monthly newsletters, the webpage including “member news” sections; coupons for local businesses advertising sales, discounts or special events. (Our chamber even has an ability to provide a free landing page online for your business with any level of membership.)

Our chamber is always looking for member-related news to share with the community through our own advertising networks and social media. We rarely spend money advertising the chamber as an organization; we spend time and energy advertising opportunities that members can utilize.

4. Community connection
Chambers are not-for-profit organizations desired to lift the economy. They work very closely with governments to provide a representative business voice when needed. Participating in a chamber provides business with an avenue to express their legislative policy questions directly to the legislatures. Sometimes being a good “corporate citizen” means being the community partner that all the “little guys” expect you to be. If a major player in the local economy isn’t involved in discussions about the local economy, then the conversations (and potentially decisions) are missing a key point of view.

5. Ongoing training & education
For companies that do not have a large training budget, getting to national conferences or bringing in experts is out of the question. Chambers provide an inexpensive way to bridge the gap between no training and topic-expert training. There may not be better organizations at providing relevant speakers and guest trainers in a timely manner than the chamber of commerce.
Being a part of the chamber allows Business leaders/owners and employees are essentially enrolled in a continuing education course in business management provided through the chamber — you simply need to attend.

6. Programs and events
Membership in a chamber of commerce provides access to all of their programs and events. With our chamber growing and getting even more community oriented it sometimes feels like all we’re doing is event planning. Chamber events include business training luncheons, networking specific events, city celebration events and many other activities in the planning stages. All of these events are designed to build your business in some fashion, whether through training, promotion, networking or community service and can the perfect addition to the other methods a business employs for building their business
Research shows that a major part of small business typically comes from business-to-business services. Participation in your chamber of commerce is an easy way to increase local visibility, build credibility, and expand your contacts.
Joining a chamber is great. A business receives many benefits visibly and behind the scenes. However, joining only gets you so far. Participating is the true key to receiving the benefits of chamber membership. Only through attending events, talking to members you’ve never met before, serving on committees, and taking advantage of the advertising opportunities presented will your membership become more than another calendar item you will avoid to create time for “more important” or “more urgent” business and truly become the benefit to your business you’ve been searching for. It’s up to you.
 
 

What's Happening

Chamber After Hour Mixer
05/31/2018
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM CST

Facebook Domination Part 3 of Training Series
06/21/2018
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM MST

Chamber Board Of Directors Meeting
06/26/2018
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM PST

Candidate Forum

Meet candidates from across the state.
Ken Bennett - Candidate for Gov.
Brandon Martin CD2
LD14 Candidates for State Legislature and more.


Lions Park
Benson, AZ
June 2, 2018
2PM - 
6PM

Water will be available and seating is limited.
Bring a lawn chair and get comfortable.

Any Questions
Please contact Katie Miller
(520) 221-1337

Community Food Pantry of Benson Needs Volunteers

Najayyah Many Horses

Did you know that the Community Food Pantry of Benson serves 800,000 pounds of food a month? There is a lot of behind the scenes work that takes place long before the first car pulls up on Wednesday morning for assistance.  To keep the operation running smoothly more volunteers are needed.  A commitment of one Wednesday a month would greatly help the mission.  Please call (520) 200-5186.  Please leave your name and number and your call will be promptly returned. We will also use the help of our youth, they must be 16 years of age to volunteer.  7AM - 12 PM are our hours of operations each Wednesday.  We will gladly recognize their community service with a certificate and letter of appreciation.

Summer Safety

National Safety Council

Summer Safety Tips

  • Beat the Heat

    ​Anybody can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Follow these summer safety tips, like taking extra breaks and drinking lots of water.




    Bug Safety

    Mosquitoes can cause a number of illnesses, including Zika Virus and West Nile Virus. Learn what you can do to protect yourself at work and play.

    Playgrounds

    Emergency departments see more than 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related traumatic brain injury each year.

    Fireworks

    Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of visits to emergency rooms, especially during July.

    Water Safety

    poolside.jpgNot including boating incidents, on average about nine people die from drowning every day.The younger the
    child, the greater the risk




     

    Bicycling

    Bicyclists must take extra precautions when they ride. They often share the road with vehicles, but injuries can happen even on a bike path.




    Skateboarding

    Everyone falls, but there's a right way to do it. In 2015, 125,145 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms after being injured skateboarding.





    Boating

    Most boating experiences are positive. But joyful times quickly can turn deadly if boaters are not vigilant about safety – at all times.



    Pedestrian Safety

    Cell phone   distracted walking is a huge problem, and rarely are we more vulnerable than when walking, crossing streets and negotiating traffic.

Lifeline

Susan Gaefke














You never know when a medical emergency will arise but if it does Arizona Lifeline will be there to provide world class patient care. You likely have seen our red and while helicopters fly over your local
area. My name is Susan Gaefke and I provide community education about Arizona Lifeline and its membership program to Cochise, Santa Cruz and Pima Counties. Our emergency ambulance helicopters are situated on bases in St David, Douglas and Nogales and are virtually flying ICU units providing the highest level of life saving care possible. Every second counts in a life or limb threatening emergency in
rural , remote areas and our airborne nurses and medics ability to get to you quickly in an emergency can make a huge difference in long term patient outcome . We are proud to support and care for this community and are grateful for the warm welcome you have extended to our team. 

You may reach Susan Gaefke for more information or to have her address your workgroup  by calling (520) 268-4880 or through email at Susan.Gaefke@AirMedCareNetwork.com
 

Great Things Happening At the Chamber

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