BUSINESS OUTREACH & PROMOTION
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
We help you connect with the right people at events such as the Chamber's Annual Meeting, New Teachers Back to School Breakfast, Morning Business Showcases and more! You can also connect with us and other Chamber members' through our Newsletter, social Media efforts, online website tools including press release & calendars! We also have a wide variety of valuable advertising and sponsorship opportunities available to fit any budget.
BUSINESS RELATIONS
The Chamber’s Executive Committee and
Board of Directors are made up of local business professionals who are
passionate about smart growth and quality of life in west St. Tammany.
The success of the Chamber is due in large part to their time, energy
and willingness to voluntarily serve.
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We believe that having the right information and business advice leads to greater success. That is why part of our mission is to offer opportunities to educate our member businesses on relevant topics that could impact their bottom line. Whether it’s attending an educational event to hear from community leaders & local businesses or simply keeping up to date with what’s going on in our community by reading our FUSION Newsletter or our Monday Morning News, you’ll get the information you need to grow your business!
Starting a new business? Want to improve on your already existing business? Business counseling through the
El Dorado Chamber can help! We have partnered with our local SCORE chapter, KSBDC & Network Kansas to bring valuable benefits to our membership. We also work with other programs and partners to stay up to date on tools that can help you GROW! Tools such as gap financing, business mentoring, local incentives and more!
From healthcare to transportation, to the cultural economy, we keep you up to date on the issues that impact your business. Our Governmental Affairs “State of the City" Breakfast, "Lunch with Legislators" Wrap-up session, Meet & Greet opportunities and forums present the information you need to know from our elected officials. We keep a watchful eye on the big picture and not only are we dedicated to promoting and supporting business development, but also to representing our business community at local, state and federal levels.
The Ambassador Council is an elite group that serves a
two year term with the St. Tammany West Chamber
of Commerce. They take the lead role in assuring that
each of our member businesses is valued, represented
and connected by calling on existing members to
update them on current activities, policies, and special
events as well as inquiring as to how the Chamber
can best serve them. Ambassadors also act as official
greeters at our monthly luncheons and Business After
Hours events to help new members and first-time
attendees feel more at ease and to introduce them to
other members.
Like all of our committee members,
Ambassadors are volunteers. They are outgoing,
experienced Chamber members who know how to
get the most benefits from their membership, and are
willing to enthusiastically share that knowledge with
other members. They are owners of or employees of
member St. Tammany West businesses.
The mission of the Northshore Rising
Professionals is to bring young professionals
together to engage with one another and the
business, political and community leadership
in an effort to improve our community and
provide a voice for young professionals. They
boast over 50 active members and their goals
include providing social and networking
opportunities, collaboration with other
committees, and community outreach.
The committee’s two signature projects
have recently included their Leadership
Summit in January, drawing in over 100
attendees for a whole day of inspirational
speakers, and Leaders of Tomorrow, a summer
program for high school juniors and seniors.
Whether you’re new in town or have opened an additional branch
or office, let the community know with an official Ground Breaking or
Ribbon Cu tting Event. we’ll provide staff
representation and assistance to make your event a success. What a
great way to create public awareness about your business!
Looking for ways to enhance the value of your membership? The U.S. Chamber’s
Federation P artnership P rogram provides our small business members with two memberships
for the price of one. All St. Tammany West Chamber member businesses receive the benefits
of belonging to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at no additional cost.
The Federation Partnership was designed with our small businesses in mind to help
strengthen the collective voice of the business community at the federal level. Benefits include:
n Access to small business how-to toolkits
n Having a voice in Washington representing your interests
n Product and service discounts to affinity partners such as FedEx and Sam’s Club
n Legislative alerts for small businesses notifying you of pressing
policy initiatives based on issues you select.
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EXPANSION
In today’s economy, it’s apparent that where people spend their money can make or break a small business community. It’s something that our Chamber takes seriously. We enhance your ability to increase your profitability by offering multiple ways to leverage your marketing muscle: Our Chamber Referral Program, Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings, Member Marketing Opportunities, Chamber Check Program & Shop Local Campaigns are just a few ways we give you a bigger bang for your buck.
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