Congratulations to Biggby Coffee for earning the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce's "Business Spotlight of the Week."  Through this past March there are 240 BIGGBY COFFEE cafes throughout the Midwest including South Carolina, Texas, & Florida.  
Of the 135 mature stores that have been in operation for four + years, your BIGGBY COFFEE (Owned by Vic & Karen Face) right here in Coldwater, MI has attained a #1 power ranking in sales metrics ranging back from November of 2013 onto the present (as of 4/16/2018)! 

Teddy Foote (Local Manager/Chamber Member/Chamber Ambassador) has been frequently asked in years past if the opening of new coffee shops here in town have hurt our business, and more recently if the closing of the beloved local Northwoods has helped increase their sales since it shut its' doors around a month ago. Teddy said, "I just wanted to point out the reason for touting sales metrics is that our goal to achieve success has come from focusing first and foremost on competing with the very best within our own company's franchise, and then with those much bigger than we. Each BIGGBY COFFEE store, it should be mentioned, is locally owned and operated; a key distinction between our brand and big box coffee shops. That, for one, is what we believe gives us a better opportunity to return involvement into our communities with which we  are based and proudly serve. More power to all the small striving to be bigger!"  

Thank you Teddy for your outstanding local small business ownership qualities as well as your outstanding community leadership!  The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting a different member's business each week based on the quality of their small business as well as their service to the community.  Tune in next Monday morning on April 23rd to see who the next Small Business Spotlight of the Week is !
 

1. Membership Brings Credibility To Your Business. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you're identified as a member of a chamber of commerce.

 

2. Increase Your Visibility In The Community. You will be listed in the chamber newsletter that has interesting information about operating a local business, on Facebook and have an opportunity to be interviewed on WTVB for Chamber Chat. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber will also promote a Grand Opening I Ribbon-Cutting ceremony and assist with public relations efforts.

 

3. Create Networking Opportunities. We have numerous committees and serving on one of them provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promote, develop interest to local businesses and the community at large.

 

4. Receive Chamber Newsletters. Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar and details about up-coming chamber events, among other things.

 

5. Acquire Customer ReferraIs. Every day, we receive phone calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and suppliers; chamber members typically recommend other chamber members.

 

6. Chamber Events & Programs. Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors- and  generate new business leads.

 

7. Promotion & Publicity. With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity.

 

8. Access To Member Only Discounts And Services. A business may offer a member-to-member discount where a chamber member will receive an additional discount off any purchase or buy one get one promotion.

 
A Chamber Membership is like joining a gym/health club for your business.  If you don't  go, you don't see results. Put the effort in.