Networking Opportunities
- Coffee Break - Chamber Lunch - Business Showcase - Chamber After Hours - Annual Meeting Dinner - Business of the Year Awards - Chamber 101
- Advertise on the Chamber Web site: With more than 6,000 visitors each month, the Chamber Web site is a great way to market your company. Advertising available. - Member to Member Discount Coupon Program: Discounts provided by Chamber members exclusively for Chamber members as an opportunity to outreach to more than 1,250 businesses and 70,000 employees. - Relocation Packet: More than 2,100 distributed annually to new residents of Alachua County. Advertising available. - Membership Mailing Labels: Mailing list available only to members for a nominal fee.
- Directory Listing: Annual publication lists each member three different ways: alphabetically, categorically and by main contact. Your business will be included in the Guide to Preferred Businesses distributed to 10,000 newcomers and visitors. Advertising available. - Online Business Listing: Attracts more than 20,000 visitors per month. A link to your business Web site will be included. Advertising available. - Chamber e-Journal: A weekly electronic newsletter informing members of upcoming events and critical business information. Advertising available. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Welcoming ceremony for new, expanding or relocating businesses. - Circle of Champions: The Circle of Champions is a group of year-long sponsors of all Chamber programs and events. These sponsors receive abundant advertising, as the Circle of Champions logo is placed on nearly all Chamber print and electronic pieces.
Get involved through committee participation! Contact the Membership Division for more information. - Board of Directors - Diplomats Committee - Small Business Advisory Council - Public Policy Committee - Event-Related committees - Communications Committee
- Chamber 101: This member-orientation event is a special presentation on the benefits, services and products available to members, as well as a networking opportunity. All members are invited, especially new members, new employees to member companies and members seeking a regular Chamber update. - Chamber Lunch: Hosted during the summer months, this event is an educational/networking luncheon that always sells out. - Key Decision Makers: A round table event with CEOs, general managers and other influential decision makers to discuss relevant topics affecting our businesses. - Small Biz U:
- Leadership Gainesville: This 36-year-old program identifies and educates future leaders of our community. (link to 1.8) - Inter-City Visits: The Chamber organizes trips for community and business leaders exploring other communities of interest.
- Public Policy Committee: Provides direction to the Board of Directors on issues and public policies concerning the Chamber. - Position Statements: Issued by Board of Directors as needed to address community issues and Chamber policies and stances. - Voter Guide: Released prior to the election to help educate members on candidate stances on key business-related issues.
- Chamber e-Journal: A weekly electronic newsletter informing members of upcoming events and critical business information. Advertising available. - Web site: www.gainesvillechamber.com an informational tool to help take your business to the next level. - Florida Community Design Center: This initiative educates the community by making the public design and planning process available to everyone. Located in the Commerce Building in downtown Gainesville.
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