September 2015

Why be a member of The Chamber?

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MissionMissionCreate an environmentCreate an environment

where business where business

can succeed. can succeed.

VisionVision

Leading Leading NacogdochesNacogdoches

to be the to be the

ideal place to ideal place to

live, work, play live, work, play

and do and do business.business.

Our board membersOur board members Set policySet policy Create program of Create program of

workwork Approve budgetApprove budget Set the long-term Set the long-term

agendaagenda Support and promoteSupport and promote

The Board of Directors is made up of decision makers and leaders in our business community – representing the industries in our county.

How the Chamber is How the Chamber is organizedorganized Four main external divisions:Four main external divisions:

Membership ServicesMembership Services Business DevelopmentBusiness Development Community DevelopmentCommunity Development Special Projects & FundraisersSpecial Projects & Fundraisers

Fifth internal Fifth internal divisiondivision Finance & Finance &

TreasurerTreasurer

How the Chamber is How the Chamber is organizedorganized

Membership Services DivisionMembership Services Division AmbassadorsAmbassadors Alive After Five MixersAlive After Five Mixers Fourth Friday LuncheonsFourth Friday Luncheons Past Presidents and ChairsPast Presidents and Chairs Internal PublicationsInternal Publications

Offers a variety of networking opportunities to make new contacts and grow client lists!

How the Chamber is How the Chamber is organizedorganized Community Development DivisionCommunity Development Division

Education CommitteeEducation Committee Leadership NacogdochesLeadership Nacogdoches Government Affairs CommitteeGovernment Affairs Committee SFA – Chamber ConnectionSFA – Chamber Connection Retiree Marketing CommitteeRetiree Marketing Committee Nac Fast TrackNac Fast Track

Connecting members with others in SFA, public office and schools!

Serving as a watchdog, protecting business interests in local, state and national legislation!

Improving local workforce for better employees through education programs!

How the Chamber is How the Chamber is organizedorganized

Business Development DivisionBusiness Development Division Small Business DevelopmentSmall Business Development

Seminars, WorkshopsSeminars, Workshops Agribusiness CommitteeAgribusiness Committee Transportation CommitteeTransportation Committee Chairman’s CircleChairman’s Circle Shop Nac FirstShop Nac First

Offering affordable seminars with experts ready to help business grow!

How the Chamber is How the Chamber is organizedorganized

Special Projects & FundraisersSpecial Projects & Fundraisers Texas Blueberry FestivalTexas Blueberry Festival Blueberry Golf BashBlueberry Golf Bash Annual BanquetAnnual Banquet External PublicationsExternal Publications

Official City and County MapOfficial City and County Map Membership Directory/Newcomer GuideMembership Directory/Newcomer Guide www.Nacogdoches.org and and

www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogSocial Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blog

Serving as the location where new residents, visitors, SFA students and their families can find the businesses, products and services they need.

The Chamber’s unique The Chamber’s unique rolerole We’re part of a pro-Nacogdoches team,We’re part of a pro-Nacogdoches team,

but we focus on:but we focus on: Newcomer Newcomer Retiree MarketingRetiree Marketing Education and Education and

other Quality of Life areas other Quality of Life areas Small Business Small Business

Development Development Membership DevelopmentMembership Development

Promoting a good public image of the community for business and industry!

NETWORKING EVENTSNETWORKING EVENTS Fourth Friday LuncheonFourth Friday Luncheon Alive After FiveAlive After Five Ribbon CuttingsRibbon Cuttings

… … and more!and more!

Sharing members’ news and accomplishments!

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION Nacogdoches.orgNacogdoches.org FacebookFacebook TwitterTwitter LinkedInLinkedIn Monthly Newsletter and eNewsletterMonthly Newsletter and eNewsletter

Marketing member’s products and services - worldwide!

AccreditationAccreditation In 2013, The Nacogdoches County In 2013, The Nacogdoches County

Chamber received a 4-star Chamber received a 4-star accreditation from the US Chamber accreditation from the US Chamber of Commerce.of Commerce.

Meeting the standards for a better Chamber – for Chamber members!

Thank you for your Thank you for your investment in investment in

Nacogdoches and The Nacogdoches and The Chamber!Chamber!

Do not follow where the path may lead.Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.- Ralph Waldo Emerson