Purpose:
To provide unique opportunities for individuals and businesses to connect with customers, suppliers and important community issues.
Programs:
Noon LEADS Exchange – a weekly meeting that harvests business-to-business contact within the membership. LEADS Exchange meets every Wednesday from 12-1:00 pm at the Italian Grill on New Shackle Island Rd.
Morning LEADS Exchange - our newest addition to the Chamber networking programs! This group meets every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am at Latham's Catering Event Center on Sanders Ferry Rd. Committee Chair: Bethel Coleman of Edward Jones.
Chamber Luncheons – Chamber members gather together for an informative luncheon featuring a guest speaker on the first Tuesday of every month. Committee chair: Sheila Woodall of Arbonne International.
Business After Hours – Free for members and informal, these late afternoon/early evening events are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. Business After Hours is held on the third Thursday of every month from 5-7:00 pm. Committee chair: Michele Owens of Green Bank.
Directory Delivery – this program is designed to get our directories in the hands of our members through a group of active volunteers looking to meet and network with other members. Committee Chairs: Billy and Audra Hicks of Hicks Carpet Care.
LEADS on Speed - Want to make more contacts? Looking to meet more people in the Chamber? Interested in boosting your networking skills? With LEADS on Speed, you can make more new business and network contacts in one hour than most people will make in months. Network county-wide with Chamber members and non-members that you’ve never met before and leave with a pocket full of business cards, a ton of leads and new professional connections! It’s a great opportunity for everyone—business owners, consultants, employees, job-hunters and more—to polish their personal presentation and marketing skills in an environment that’s fun, supportive and overflowing with new contacts. Committee Chair: Ben Fisher of ISurfSumner.com.