BUY LOCALLY
Can you believe there are only 9 days until Christmas? Have you gone to the Chamber’s web site and printed one of the great holiday hot deals? “Buying Locally” has never been so easy! There are over 35 businesses with all kinds of gift discounts. There are many “dining discounts” too! Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
ONLINE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The new year is a great time for you to think about getting a 24/7 web presence. The Chamber’s web site receives over 1200 hits per month. Let us help you create a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site for your business. Members who already have web site will want to enhance their visibility by purchasing banner ads on the Chamber's web site. We are setting appointments now and look forward to providing this new service for our members.
BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITION
Our Economic Development Committee is planning a Business Plan Competition. Entrepreneurs will be invited to compete to win “start-up” business services and support - to put into operation a for-profit business in Toccoa-Stephens County. If you have an idea for a business plan that you think would win please call the Chamber to learn more today.
VOLUNTEER IN THE WELCOME CENTER
The new year is also a great time to think about giving back to your community. Stephens County is known for its hospitality - and we need new, friendly faces - to staff the Welcome Center. Come make new friends - and help our visitors find what they are looking for.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Welcome Center is collecting new or gently used, warm, winter coats - to keep the students of Stephens county warm throughout the winter. Help us help our kids - by making a donation – the deadline is January 14th.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
There are so many great ways to get more visibility and get more customers. Host a Network Toccoa, a Business After Hours, teach a seminar on your product and service. The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
2010 Buy Local Program, Hoiday Hot Deals, Web Site, Social Media & Online Marketing Strategies
2010 Buy Local Program & Holiday Hot Deals
Christmas is closer than you think! Aren’t you happy there are Holiday Hot Deals to help you get more for less?
Have you gone to the Chamber’s web site yet? Toccoagachamber.com? Have you clicked on the Hot Deals button and printed the coupons that interest you? ”Buying Locally” has never been so easy! There are over 35 participating businesses with all kinds of gift discounts. There are many “dining discounts” too - for after working up an appetite shopping!
If you are a member merchant: don’t worry, there is still time to get your Holiday Hot Deal advertised.
If you are a shopper: Check back often for new deals! And Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
Web Site, Social Media & Online Marketing Strategies
Have you heard the Chamber has partnered with “Currahee Graphics” to get all our members a 24/7 web presence. The time is now for you to create a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site for your business. Members who already have web presence will want to enhance it by purchasing a banner ad on the Chamber's web site. We are excited about the new partnership and look forward to providing this new service for our members.
Few special events to announce:
Next Tuesday the 14th the Business-After-Hours is hosted by Gold Craft Jewelers, from 5pm – 6:30pm at their location in the Memorial Drive Business Center. And yes, they have a Holiday Hot Deal! The Jack Pot Drawing is up to $375 - and you must be present to win. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday the 15th the Chamber has invited the Senior Sector of our membership to come have Chili with the Chairman – Lee Hicks, from 11am to 1pm, in the Mitchell Allen Room at the train depot. We look forward to sharing information - and insights - over a hearty meal.
Thursday the 16th there is a Business Spotlight on SAGE Automotive Interiors, from 11am to 1am at their location on SR 17. We look forward to touring their facility and learning more about this industry and their associates.
The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
Christmas is closer than you think! Aren’t you happy there are Holiday Hot Deals to help you get more for less?
Have you gone to the Chamber’s web site yet? Toccoagachamber.com? Have you clicked on the Hot Deals button and printed the coupons that interest you? ”Buying Locally” has never been so easy! There are over 35 participating businesses with all kinds of gift discounts. There are many “dining discounts” too - for after working up an appetite shopping!
If you are a member merchant: don’t worry, there is still time to get your Holiday Hot Deal advertised.
If you are a shopper: Check back often for new deals! And Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
Web Site, Social Media & Online Marketing Strategies
Have you heard the Chamber has partnered with “Currahee Graphics” to get all our members a 24/7 web presence. The time is now for you to create a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site for your business. Members who already have web presence will want to enhance it by purchasing a banner ad on the Chamber's web site. We are excited about the new partnership and look forward to providing this new service for our members.
Few special events to announce:
Next Tuesday the 14th the Business-After-Hours is hosted by Gold Craft Jewelers, from 5pm – 6:30pm at their location in the Memorial Drive Business Center. And yes, they have a Holiday Hot Deal! The Jack Pot Drawing is up to $375 - and you must be present to win. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday the 15th the Chamber has invited the Senior Sector of our membership to come have Chili with the Chairman – Lee Hicks, from 11am to 1pm, in the Mitchell Allen Room at the train depot. We look forward to sharing information - and insights - over a hearty meal.
Thursday the 16th there is a Business Spotlight on SAGE Automotive Interiors, from 11am to 1am at their location on SR 17. We look forward to touring their facility and learning more about this industry and their associates.
The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Shop Stephens & Save, Online Marketing Support Services
Weekly Chamber Update - Wednesday December 1, 2010
I have two announcements for you this week:
First - The Chamber’s Membership Committee is again promoting ”Buy Local” this Holiday season to support our local merchants and economy. Look for the Holiday Hot Deal Bag Stuffers being distributed this week at participating locations with the 35 Chamber retailers listed who are offering over 45 Holiday Hot Deals.
Please join us in thanking these retailers for making it EASY for local shoppers - like me and you - to find gift items and dining discounts - LOCALLY - this holiday season.
Attention Members: there is still time to Partner with us and get your Holiday Hot Deal advertised. Please call/fax or email your Deal to us and we’ll post it online for you the next day.
Attention Shoppers: Please visit our web site at toccoagachamber.com and click on the hot deals button and print the coupons you like.
Let us know if you need help finding what you want. We’ll share the feedback with our member merchants for you. Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
Second - The Chamber has partnered with Christy Harner of Currahee Graphics to get all our members a 24/7 web presence. Currahee Graphics has been the Chamber’s web designer since 2005 and has designed many other business web pages in town.
Our goal is for every member, have either a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site by the end of our year in June. Members who already have web presence may want to enhance it by purchasing banner ads on the Chamber's web site. We are excited about the new partnership and look forward to providing this new service for our members this year.
The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
4th – Christmas Tree Lighting
5th – Christmas Parade
5th – Christmas At Traveler’s Rest
14th – Business After Hours at Gold Craft Jewelers
16th – Business Spotlight at SAGE Automotive Interiors
17th – Chile with the Chairman – Senior Sector
24th-17th Closed for the Holidays
I have two announcements for you this week:
First - The Chamber’s Membership Committee is again promoting ”Buy Local” this Holiday season to support our local merchants and economy. Look for the Holiday Hot Deal Bag Stuffers being distributed this week at participating locations with the 35 Chamber retailers listed who are offering over 45 Holiday Hot Deals.
Please join us in thanking these retailers for making it EASY for local shoppers - like me and you - to find gift items and dining discounts - LOCALLY - this holiday season.
Attention Members: there is still time to Partner with us and get your Holiday Hot Deal advertised. Please call/fax or email your Deal to us and we’ll post it online for you the next day.
Attention Shoppers: Please visit our web site at toccoagachamber.com and click on the hot deals button and print the coupons you like.
Let us know if you need help finding what you want. We’ll share the feedback with our member merchants for you. Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
Second - The Chamber has partnered with Christy Harner of Currahee Graphics to get all our members a 24/7 web presence. Currahee Graphics has been the Chamber’s web designer since 2005 and has designed many other business web pages in town.
Our goal is for every member, have either a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site by the end of our year in June. Members who already have web presence may want to enhance it by purchasing banner ads on the Chamber's web site. We are excited about the new partnership and look forward to providing this new service for our members this year.
The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
4th – Christmas Tree Lighting
5th – Christmas Parade
5th – Christmas At Traveler’s Rest
14th – Business After Hours at Gold Craft Jewelers
16th – Business Spotlight at SAGE Automotive Interiors
17th – Chile with the Chairman – Senior Sector
24th-17th Closed for the Holidays
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