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Orientation Goals

•Learn about the Chamber and your fellow members•Learn how to gain the most benefit from your membership•Share ideas on how to get involved

Introductions

•Name•Organization and role•Years in business•Who is a good lead for you?

Aaron Nelson, president/CEO

•Government Relations and Public Policy•Economic Development•Growing your business•Access to information and decision makers

Our Mission

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that serves and advances

the business interests of our community and builds a sustainable community where business thrives.

Our Staff

Meg Branson, senior vice president

•Getting the most from your membership•Growing your professional network•Saving money with the Chamber•Marketing your business through membership

Laura Morrison, associate vice

president, membership•Educational Programming•Networking Events•Promoting Member News via Chamber communications

Kristen Smith, vice president for advocacy and

engagement• Member outreach and engagement•Public policy tracking and advocacy• Earned and social media• Member to Member Benefits

Aubrey Fox Williams, director of sales and

business development

•Growing Chamber membership•Increasing visibility through sponsorship•Marketing your business to clients and customers

Tracey Himmel, membership development

• Recruiting new Chamber members• Growing your Chamber network

Justin Simmons, member relations

specialist & assistant to the CEO

•Scheduling with Aaron•Conference room reservation•Visitor and relocation center

Chela Tu,program assistant

•Networking events•Educational programming•Member roundtables

Brian Rowe , finance manager

•Budgeting and Accounting•Accounts Payable/Receivable•Updating member records

Our Commitments to You

• The Chamber advocates for your business interests and the interests of our local

business community,

• The Chamber connects you with the people and information you need to thrive; and

• The Chamber helps you save money.

Helping You Save Money

THE NET

•Health Care for Chamber members, your employees & their dependents•$60 doctor visits•$10 generic prescriptions•Dental services

Piedmont Health Clinic Locations:

• Carrboro• Charles Drew (Burlington)• Moncure• Piedmont SeniorCare• Prospect Hill• Scott (Burlington)• Siler City• Sylvan

Connecting you with the people and information you need to

thrive

Ambassadors are highly visible, prestigious volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison

to new Chamber members.

Promoting your business through referrals and our online business directory

Promoting your business through Chamber Marketing

and Advertising Opportunities

Advocating for your business interests and the interests of our business

community

2013 Public Policy Agenda

• Retain, Recruit and Grow Employers • Improve Regulatory Environment and Business

Climate• Build and Maintain Infrastructure• Increase Participation and Influence by and of

the Business Community

How can YOU get involved?

Upcoming Events: Eggs with Electeds

Economic Development & Public Policy Committee

• First Thursday of the month, 8 AM, at the Chamber

• Chair: Margot Lester; Vice Chair: Jeremy Browner

Government Matters

Join an Advisory Board

Save the Date to ADVOCATE

• Chapel Hill Town Council: Signage (March 25)• EDPP Committee (April 4) • Eggs with Electeds (April 22)• Advisory Boards (ongoing) • Extra Credit: Carrboro Board of Aldermen

TONIGHT

REALTOR Referral Partners

• Direct referrals • Relocation leads • An individual listing in the Chamber’s online business directory • Distribution privileges in the Chamber’s Visitor and Relocation Center

Referral partners are full Chamber members and are eligible for service on the Board of Directors. The cost to participate in the Referral Partners program is $100 per year, and your agency must be a Real Estate Firm Member.

Ways to Get Involved

•Pick an activity and stick with it•Check out Chamber newsletters•Talk to Chamber staff and volunteers

Connect With Us• Facebook.com/ChapelHillCarrboroChamber

• Twitter: @CarolinaChamber• Flickr.com/photos/carolinachamber• Slideshare.net/carolinachamber

• LinkedIn: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber group• www.carolinachamber.org

QUESTIONS?

Thank Youfor your

membership!