2009 State of the ChamberAnnual Report

The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce supports the success of our members and champions prosperity by leading efforts in Community Development, Economic Enhancement, Business Engagement & Personal Involvement and serving as the “Voice of Business.”

We partner with leading businesses in the De Pere Area to find solutions to complex issues and lead the way forward toward our shared vision of the future: community prosperity and the success of our members.

2008 Highlights

Changes Within the Chamber

New Web Site and LogoPlan of Action from Strategic Plan

New Goals & InitiativesThree New Internal Goals

Market Market DACC to become more visible to business and

community Media/Website/Newsletter Develop marketing campaign Develop signature event

Financial Creating of building Increase revenue Build equity to cover 4 months of operation Complete analysis and increase dues by end of year Pursue grant dollars for projects Increase membership to 250 by December 09

New Goals & InitiativesVolunteers – Increase volunteer pool

Recruit Volunteer Coordinator Recruit New Volunteers Develop “database” of volunteer interests

New Goals & InitiativesThree New External Goals

De Pere Community Brand Form Ad Hoc Committee

Create Destination SloganCreate Marketing Campaign

Conference Center (concept)Packer Tie-In (concept)

Kathryn Harper Riverwalk and Nature Viewing Pier Assist with fundraising

New Goals & Initiatives

Old Bridge Approach/East End of Bridge Designs being finalized Economic analysis underway Council, committees, public presentations in January,

2009

More Changes in the Chamber

Buildings & Business InventoryMain Street De Pere Program Assessment

Interns Join the TeamAffinity Programs

Program and Event Highlights

First Poinsettia SaleFall FestTaste of Wine & Beer in De PereDéjeuner à De Pere Monthly Networking Events Urban Evening Market

A Peek at 2009Mardi Gras Community Ball Web enhancementsMember Directory & Community MapCommunity DevelopmentMembership GrowthIndustrial & Manufacturing Council Industrial & Manufacturing Council Summit

Continuing Goals & Initiatives

Community Development: 20Economic Enhancement: 22Business Engagement: 19Personal Involvement: 2

Upcoming Events & Dates

Friday, April 3, 2009

DPACC MEMBER DIRECTORY CLOSES!!!!

April 6, 2009-April 13, 2009 – Spring Membership Drive

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

7:30 am to 9:00 am

De Pere at Dawn, Sponsored by

American Transmission Company

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

De Pere at Dusk, Hosted and Sponsored by Wisconsin International School

301 Grant Street, De Pere

Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.TM