Chamber Resources Division Vice-Chair Connie Bentley 2008
Annual Meeting Task Force: Chair Ginny Metcalf |
Goal:
Strategies: | Plan 2009 Annual Meeting.
Explore Locations.
Explore New Theme.
Annual Review with photos.
Coordinate with Marketing Committee.
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Ambassadors: Chair Donna Pasdon |
Goal:
Strategies: | Improve Membership Retention & Recruitment.
40 Ambassadors.
4 teams of 10 with team captains.
Member Contacts as assigned.
Open Ribbon Cutting invites to the entire membership.
Fall Kick-Off/Re-energize Party & Recognition.
More recognition through newsletter & web-site.
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Marketing Committee: Co-Chairs Loren Roberts & Peyton Pettus |
Goal:
Strategies: | Overall chamber marketing campaign & Brand awareness.
Explore opportunities: Web-site, television, newsletter, billboards.
Increase presence at community and outside functions.
Brand awareness promotional items.
Peel & Stick labels for events.
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Membership Development: Chair Kirk Ivey |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Membership Retention, Sales & Benefits Program.
President's Patrol.
Promotion of Membership Referral Program.
Tracking of Member Participation-Send .
Customized Member Reports.
Checkbook with coupon discounts for renewals.
Chamber Report Card sent with directory.
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Special Events - Chair Connie Bentley |
Goal:
Strategies: | Fundraising for the Chamber through networking events for the members.
Golf Tournament - Chair Kendra Ferguson
Casino Night & Auction-Chair Jessica Mason
Chamber Ball - Chair Debra Smith
Twilight Golf Tournament-Chair Debra Smith
JAM Session - New Member/Celebration - Biannually
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Sponsorship Committee - Chair Roy Roberts, Jr. |
Goal:
Strategies: | Secure Sponsorships for all chamber events.
Explore all sponsorship opportunities.
Explore increasing sponsorship exposure.
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Community Development Division Vice-Chair Gary Hobbs 2008
Education Committee: Chair Angela Yarman |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Support Public and Private High Schools as well as Higher Education in Walton County.
Support Walton Career Academy and its Business-Community Links.
Sponsorship of STAR Banquet.
Keep updated Speakers Bureau Listing.
County-Wide Partners in Education Recognition Event.
Walton One-2-One Mentoring Program.
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Governmental Affairs Committee: Chair Jessica Mason |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Build Strong relationships with city, county, state and federal officials of Walton County.
Host Political CandidateIssue Forum.
Participation for the GACCE Washington DC Fly-In.
Host Legislative Day in Walton.
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Leadership Walton: Adult Program Chair Nancy Kinsey |
Goal:
Strategies: | Maintain Successful Leadership Walton Program.
Complete 2008 Class.
Elect 2008/2009 class members.
Explore additional program opportunities.
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Youth Program: Chair Alicia Ramfos
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Youth 2008 Sessions & Graduation
Elect new class for 2009
Explore possibilities of current members or graduates to assist as greeters at chamber events
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Medical Coalition: Chair Ben Garrett |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Enhance Relationships with Medical Profession members and community
Coordinate 2nd Annual Resource Fair - Chair Chuck Bagley
Host a luncheon for the medical community with a speaker related to that field |
Economic Development Division Vice-Chair Patrick Graham 2008
Agri-Business Committee - Chairs John Redding |
Goal:
Strategies: | Promote Agri-business in Walton County
Explore a local "Farmer's Market"
Possibly plan Ag Tour for Fall focusing on highlighting member companies
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Business Advocacy Task Force: Chair Patrick Graham |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Be an advocate for business members on community issues.
Research issues facing Walton County at the local, state or federal level and recommend positions on said issues to the board.
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Business Council: Chair Kathy Ivie
Goal: Promote, enhance, advertise and train Small
Businesses & owners in Walton County
Strategies: Coordinate Fall for Walton Business Expo.
Select the Business of the Year Award for 25+ and less than 25 employees.
Coordinate a Buy Local Campaign - "Shop Walton 1st"
Coordinate a Small Business Entrepreneurial Seminar Series.
Continue EF Grant Projects including Small Business Resource Center and Seminar Room.
Promotion of SBRC.
Existing Industry Council: Chair Sam Stone |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Focus and awareness of local existing industries including manufacturing and distribution
Host 1 seminar of specific interest to industry
Host Appreciation Event
Plan Industry Tour
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Tourism Council: Chair Sherry Gray |
Goal:
Strategies:
| Promote Walton County tourism related businesses
Continue promotion of brochures to welcome centers
Host a Walton County Tourism tour for Tour Operators
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Work Ready Initiative: Chair Mark Peevy |
Goal:
Strategies: | To attain Certified Work Ready Community Status
Support Walton's Work Ready Team
Reach goals as set by state
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