2017 Member Orientation
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The document provides information about the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce, including: - Chambers promote and protect local business interests and the first was founded in 1599 in France. The Greater Hewitt Chamber represents over 18,000 jobs and 30 non-profits. - The chamber's board of directors oversees operations and community development. It provides various networking events, publishes magazines and guides, and offers digital and sponsorship advertising opportunities to support local businesses. - Members can get involved through leadership roles like the ambassador program or board membership, and maximize their membership through event attendance and engagement with other members.
2017 Member Orientation
- 1. WELCOME
- 2. WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? cham· ber of com· merce Noun a local association to promote and protect the interests of the business community in a particular place. Brief Overview: • First chamber was founded in 1599 in France • Chambers have local businesses as members who elect a board of directors to set policy for the organization. The board then hires a director and staff to operate the chamber. • Each chamber operates separately but may form regional partnerships and/or join state, national and international bodies. • Chamber functions include business, economic and community development, as well as promoting tourism and serving as a visitor bureau. The Greater Hewitt Chamber is located at 101 Third St. in Hewitt’s historic train depot
- 3. SERVING GREATER HEWITT SINCE 1978 The chamber’s purpose is to promote an environment of goodwill and prosperity among the businesses, citizens and community organizations in the greater hewitt area. The organization strives to foster, protect, and promote the commercial, industrial, civic, agricultural and general interests of the community. As of 2017, the Greater Hewitt Chamber represents 18,000 jobs & almost 30 local non-profit organizations, and has awarded over $50,000 to local students through the Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship Fund. GREATER HEWITT CHAMBER’S MISSION
- 4. Hewitt First United Methodist Food Pantry REGIONAL CHAMBER PARTNERS: TEMPLE, BELTON, LAKE WHITNEY, HILLSBORO, CLIFTON, NW TARRANT COUNTY CHAMBER GREATER HEWITT CHAMBER’S MISSION
- 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: • 28 total directors, serve on volunteer basis • Meet monthly on Chamber operations, budget & mission fulfillment • Variety of industries represented • Over 300 years combined experience in various fields including small, medium, Fortune 500 & international business development • Board is led by Executive Committee: acts in executive capacity with matters requiring immediate attention & guides long-term planning; comprised of president, 1st and 2nd vice presidents, secretary, treasurer & past president MEET THE GREATER HEWITT CHAMBER AMBASSADORS: • Serve as face of the Chamber and extension of board’s leadership • Support the Chamber’s membership retention plan by reaching out to fellow members • Almost 40 ambassadors currently serving the Chamber STAFF: • Executive Director – Alissa Cady, duties include overseeing operations, community & business development, manage volunteers, reports to board • PR Coordinator – Laura Beaty, duties include event planning, marketing/ communications and publications
- 7. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: LUNCHEONS & BREAKFASTS • Held at least once per month • Venues vary month-to-month • Formats may differ slightly month-to-month but will always feature a speaker, business member commercials or a combination of the two; events may also include facility tours • Cost for business members to attend is $12- $20 depending on venue • Full catered meal provided • Average attendance = 50 • Sponsorship opportunities available GHC Members tour the Do It Best warehouse on Hewitt Drive
- 8. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS • Held at least once per month • Sponsor/venue varies month-to-month • Usually held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Event is casual with no set agenda, and attendees are welcome to come and go at their convenience. • No cost to attend • Refreshments and beverages typically provided • Average attendance = 80 • Sponsorship (hosting) opportunities available for 2018
- 9. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES • A ribbon cutting is held at the member’s request when a new member business is moving into the area, when an existing member business is opening new locations or operating with new management, or when a member first joins the Chamber or is celebrating a business milestone. • The GHC typically hosts three to five per month • Everyone is invited to come support the business • No cost to attend • Average attendance = 20 • Contact the GHC staff to coordinate a ribbon cutting
- 10. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS MEMBERSHIP BANQUET (JAN.) • Includes live music, catered dinner, award & scholarship presentation, keynote speaker, cash bar & luxury raffle; held at the Waco Convention Center in 2017 • Sponsorships started at $200 for the 2017 banquet • 2017 tickets were $55 each ($430 for table of 8); average attendance = 500 NACHO DADDY COLOR RUN, CAR SHOW & TEX-MEX FEST (MAY): • Held the Saturday after Cinco de Mayo at Warren Park • Fun, family event with lots to do! Live music, color run, car show, kids zone, washers tourney, 42 tourney, food trucks & more. Benefits Hunger Free MISD • Admission $7 in advance, $10 at gate, ages 16 and under free; expected attendance = 1500; sponsorships available starting at $85; vendor space $40 for members
- 11. GOLF TOURNAMENT (SEPT.): • 2017 will be the 32nd annual tourney – past themes include Nerdy 30 & Tropical Tee-Off • Event is held at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course & includes luxury raffle and contests on every hole with the chance to win a truck and/or $1 million • Sponsorships start at $105; player costs $115 each or $400 for team; average attendance = 32 teams of four & 50 volunteers • Benefits Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship Fund CREEKSIDE SPOOKTACULAR (OCT.): • Held on Halloween at Warren Park • Event includes trick or treating, games, bounce houses, costume contests, crafts, food trucks, prizes & more! • Admission is free; sponsorships start at $100; average attendance = 1200 • Benefits the Hallelujah Food Pantry SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
- 12. CITY OF HEWITT’S HOUNDS & SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL (APRIL) • Fun family event featuring live music, kid’s zone, raffle food trucks, pet adoptions & more. Event benefitting the Central Texas Humane Society. LEAD EXPLOSION JOINT NETWORKING EVENT WITH WOMEN OF WACO (JUNE) • Program includes dinner seating with likely business prospects (seats assigned), 30-second business commercials and time for setting follow-up appointments. HEWITT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT (JULY) • Promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer. Includes vendor booths, bounce houses, children’s games, food, live music and more! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PARTNERED MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
- 13. HEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DOG DAYS CANINE EVENT (SEPT.) • Aims to provide the greater Central Texas community with a fun family day to enjoy a variety of activities, learn from experts, connect with other dog lovers & even adopt a pet! SIP N’ SHOP WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FEMALE EXECUTIVES (NOV.) • A fun night of holiday shopping with local vendors, refreshments & networking HEWITT CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING (DEC.) • Enjoy crafts, hot chocolate, cookies, story telling, Spring Valley Elementary School Choir, Santa & more! MORE INFO ON ALL EVENTS AT HEWITTCHAMBER.COM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PARTNERED MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
- 14. • 3000 printed quarterly (January, April, July & October) • Free to readers • Mailed to all GHC members and area visitor centers along I35 corridor • Placed in 40+ high-traffic locations in the greater Hewitt area (banks, Post Office, clinics, restaurants and WalMart) • Included in welcome bags given to new residents & new employees at large area employers • Digital issue promoted by Greater Hewitt Chamber & Midway ISD • Features articles on area businesses and history, new member spotlights, event photos, calendar & more • Ads start at $127 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PRINT ADVERTISING HEWITT EXPRESS MAGAZINE
- 15. • Won 1st place in 2016 Texas Chamber Media Contest in its category • 3000 printed every January • Free to readers • Mailed to all GHC members, area visitor centers along I35 corridor & prospective residents • Placed in 40+ high-traffic locations in the greater Hewitt area (banks, Post Office, clinics, restaurants and WalMart) • Included in welcome bags given to new residents & new employees at large area employers • Digital issue promoted by Greater Hewitt Chamber & Midway ISD • Features info on City of Hewitt, area attractions, education, business directory, map & more • 2017 ads started at $236 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PRINT ADVERTISING COMMUNITY GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY
- 16. E-BLAST • One-time email exclusively promoting your business sent to GHC’s database of 2000 people living and/or working in the greater Hewitt area; the blast is also posted on the GHC’s Facebook, Twitter & accounts. • Great way to promote a sale, special event or new product/service. • Member sends graphics & text to the chamber staff, and the staff sends a preview for the member to approve. • Cost is $75; simply email staff to reserve (please give at least two notice when reserving a blast). E-BULLETIN • The weekly e-bulletin provides a quick snapshot of upcoming events, community news and opportunities for members. • Sent to over 2000 people living/working in greater Hewitt • Banner ads are available on a week-to-week basis for $30 per week and may link to the sponsor’s preferred business web page or social media. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: DIGITAL ADVERTISING
- 17. MOBILE APP • Includes dining, attractions, shopping, events, member listings and digital GHC publications. • Promoted at all GHC member hotels. • Ads are available on a month-to-month basis for $55 per month and may link to the sponsor’s preferred business web page or social media. WEBSITE • The Chamber’s website features an online directory of our members, a calendar of community events, information on the greater Hewitt area’s amenities & much more. • Utilized by chamber members, residents and visitors alike, and receives over 2500 page views per month. • Square ads on the home page are available on a month-to-month basis for $55 per month and may link to the sponsor’s preferred business web page or social media. Animated gifs are accepted. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: DIGITAL ADVERTISING
- 18. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AMBASSADOR • No cost to be an ambassador • Serve one-year terms & asked to attend at least 6 events per year • Assist staff with new resident welcome bag and publication distribution, member visits and volunteering at events • Application available at HewittChamber.com/Ambassadors BOARD • Nominating committee reaches out to active members (usually ambassadors) to fill vacancies on the board • Board members serve three-year terms • Meet monthly & assist in recruiting members and securing sponsorships throughout the year COMMITTEES • Members may serve on committees throughout the year • 2017 committees include: Awards*, Banquet, Budget*, Bylaws, Communications, Golf, Long- Range Planning*, Membership, Nacho Daddy Fest, Nominating*, Scholarships & Spooktacular (*members appointed) • Full descriptions & application available at HewittChamber.com/Committees
- 19. MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP Event attendance is the number one thing you can do to see a return on the investment of your chamber membership. • Be sure you’re receiving Chamber emails so you know of upcoming events and opportunities • Stay in-the-know with the GHC’s social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube • Be engaged – come to events & serve in leadership roles • Refer to the GHC Benefits Reminder card – are you taking advantage of all of the benefits available to you? • Get to know your fellow members & do business (and/or refer business) to them • Full 90-day action plan for a successful membership available at HewittChamber.com/90days The strength of the Greater Hewitt Chamber rests in our relationships. The more members get to know one another, the stronger our Chamber, community and local economy become.