Weekly Chamber Update
The Whitehouse Wire...Weekly News From The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER AFTER HOURS....TUESDAY JUNE 1 FROM 5PM-8PM

COME CHECK OUT WHAT WE ARE DOING!

The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce will host the June Business After Hours on Tuesday, June 1 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the new Chamber office at 6726 Providence Street next to Divine Reflections. This office is the Chamber’s new home and we welcomes all business and community members to check out what the Chamber is doing and its’ several unique opportunities. We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. to dedicate the new location,  food and drinks on hand, networking for our members, as well as a prize raffle. We also encourage you to visit the other Chamber members within the same building as we are, Divine Reflections and Invite/Wixey Bakery. The Chamber has grown to over 200 members and wishes to share with you the many accomplishments and accolades that the organization has achieved. Bring you business cards, flyers, and brochures to the new office so that we can display and promote your business to the traffic that visits the office daily.

CHERRY FEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY...PLEASE HELP US!

SPONSOR FORMS ATTACHED...DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT 5PM!

This year the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce will present the 28th Annual Whitehouse Cherry Fest. New this year is 30 larger rides and attractions, a larger Car show, wine tasting, and much more! Close to 100 Chamber Volunteer Ambassadors will be ready to welcome the expected 15,000 people in attendance for the festivities. We are excited to offer a quality level of entertainment to our community as well as the Northwest Ohio region.  As a Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce partner, your company will automatically gain the publicity and brand recognition it needs to compete in today’s competitive environment. By sponsoring our Annual Cherry Festival, your organization will reach local businesses and the community who recognize and appreciate companies that help support sound economic development initiatives that create a healthy business climate. Your recognition as a Cherry Fest Sponsor within the business community will ensure you’ll make those important connections necessary for the future growth and success of your business.

 

The Cherry Fest Partnership consists of…..
Brand recognition
The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in the area with over 200 members. If your company strives to have its name recognized with community residents, professionals, executives, managers, and other influential business decision-makers, sponsorship of the Chamber’s programs and events is the answer.

Publicity
Chamber events and programs are highly publicized…and so are our sponsors. Your company’s brand name and sponsorship recognition is included in a variety of areas and in all collateral materials as well as print and TV advertising to help you lock in the value of public recognition.

Leadership
Being a Cherry Fest Partner with the Chamber demonstrates your organization’s commitment and dedication to the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce and its mission. Your organization has taken a lead role in the continued development and sustainability of our area. Your investment exemplifies a strong and poised approach to leading the business community.

Community
The community matters to The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce and its members. Over 150 businesses and organizations have joined us to work towards building sustainable communities that we live, work, and play in. If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local Chamber, consumers are more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.* When a consumer thinks that a company’s products stack up better against the competition it’s because the company is highly involved in its local Chamber of Commerce, it is because he or she infers that the company is trustworthy, involved in the community, and is an industry leader.*

Value
Most consumers (59%) think that being active in the local Chamber of Commerce is an effective business strategy overall.* It is 29% more effective, however, for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and 26% more effective for communicating that a business is reputable.*
With all the benefits that you will receive from this investment, we are confident that you will find the Real Value in this partnership.

*From research study “The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce”, The Schapiro Group, 2006.

Please review the choices and choose the one that best fits your business, your commitment & dedication to the community, and your budget. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to another successful event. This is a great event and opportunity for your business to gain exposure in front of thousands of local community members.  For additional information please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 419-877-2747.  You will find both the sponsor forms attached with this email.

CHAMBER MEMBER OPTIONS FOR FESTIVAL BOOTH SPACES

Did you know......


All Chamber members receive one FREE 10ft.x 15ft. spot on the street at Cherry Fest to promote their business to a crowd of up to 15,000 people who attend the festival each year! We also are offering members a 10ft.x10ft. space underneath our BUSINESS UNDER THE BIG TOP tent for $100.00 which includes one 8ft. table and two chairs. The fee for non-Chamber members for BUSINESS UNDER THE BIG TOP space is $150.00. The deadline is June 1, 2010 to reserve your spot, hurry because spots are filling up quickly!

To register for your free spot or the $100 spot click this link:

www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php

 

To register to appear in the Cherry Fest Parade and market your business for FREE click this link:
www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php

 

FROM THE CHAMBER BOARD ROOM

Board of Directors

The Chamber Board of Directors voted to approve the purchase of membership window clings for each member to display at their business or in their vehicle with their business name customized along with the year.  The Board also approved the purchase and creation of the CHAMBER ONE Card. This card will look like a credit card and will have your member number on it and will be able to be used at the local Chamber members' businesses in the area to promote our BUY LOCAL PROGRAM by staying local.  Chamber members can view these MEMBER 2 MEMBER discounts and the participating members in their backoffice of their Chamber website.  Members can change their discount and offer it exclusively to MEMBERS ONLY. If you need your member login information and or need assistance in setting up your Member 2 Member offer in the Chamber Backoffice, please contact the office at 419-877-2747 and we will be able to assist you.  The Chamber through the Cherry Fest will be rolling out a BUY LOCAL COUPON CARD with over $100 worth of savings to our local restaurants and eateries around Whitehouse.  This card will sell for $20, with over $100 worth of savings and has 48 perforated full color coupons for you to use in town.  The Chamber is excited about the launch of this BUY LOCAL PROGRAM, through our website advertising catalog, our Chamber ONE card, and our BUY LOCAL Coupon card, we are working for our members to help you grow your business. 

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2010 News - Weekly Chamber Update

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