January 19, 2016
Membership Matters
If you purchased an enhanced listing and haven't added a coupon, please call us or email Amanda Metzger at lakegeorgemarketing@gmail.com to add a special deal to your listing.
The coupon feature increases your visibility by placing your listing on
the coupons page as well at  NO EXTRA COST!
Plus, all members with coupons added to their enhanced listings by Friday, January 27, will be entered to win a free box ad ($500 value)
on our website! The winner will be chosen at random in a drawing that will take place on Jan. 30. The ad will run from February to September. 

Comments from Kim...

As I sit here reviewing my 2016 with the LGRCC, I cannot help but wonder... How many of our members did NOT take advantage of ALL the benefits afforded them with THEIR membership? 
Please consider the following to ensure you are getting the BEST VALUE from your membership:

Did you return your free listing paperwork on time to be included in our 4 Season Travel Guide? Did you know that 70,000 copies are printed and distributed? I am certain that MORE THAN 1 person is looking at the guide when they get it so.... There is a potential that your business is being seen by MORE than 70,000!    If you upgrade to the enhanced listing or larger ad, you can display a color logo or photo of your business and increase your visibility even more!

Did you take advantage of the $100 for a full year of advertising on the Electronic Boards located at both Visitor's Centers which we staff??? in 2016, those two centers welcomed more than 73,000 visitors to our region. Did they "touch the screen" to learn about YOUR BUSINESS?

Lakegeorgechamber.com was "clicked on" more than 150,000 times this past year. Being listed on the site is included in your membership... Is all of your information accurate and current? Did you consider upgrading to an enhanced listing to have a color logo and the ability to offer a coupon to increase your traffic?

Did you know that your chamber exhibits at 10 LARGE Travel Shows each year?The combined total attendance at these shows in was more than 132,000 potential visitors.  Are you sending your brochures with us via our Travel Show Co-Op program? Or, better yet, why not come with us to one of the shows and share YOUR LOVE of the region in our booth!!!

Are you involved with one of our committees to share your ideas and suggestions for improvement? We would LOVE to have YOUR expertise helping us to "do more".

Have you taken advantage of our networking opportunities attending Business After Hours Mixers held each month (excluding July & August), a "Chamber Night" out in the community, or by coming to educational seminars that are offered? 

If you are a hotel/motel/B&B owner or manager, are you calling our office each week and letting Sandy know your availability ?

I am asking each of you to take a few moments to review YOUR 2016 as a member with LGRCC and see if you can increase your participation and help us to better serve you.


Until Next Time
Kim

Committee Meeting Schedules

         ALL  COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE LGRCC OFFICE- 2176 State Rt. 9

Advertising/Marketing Committee: Third Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m.

Events/Programs Committee: Second Monday of the month at 9 a.m.  

Legislative Committee: QUARTERLY at the discretion of the Committee Chair.  
Call our office for additional information.   

Membership Committee: Last Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.

Women in Business Committee: First Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.



      Welcome New Members!
C Raymond Davis:  4591 Lake Shore Drive , Bolton Landing,  12814
644-7046   POC: Rayond Davis

Wax N' Wix:  38 Montcalm St, Lake George 12845
668-5988   POC: Laura Ferris

Columbia Cabinets:   974 Route 4, Queensbury 12804
283-1700    POC: Angela Hoskins

Hudson Headwaters Health Network:  9 Carey Road, Queensbury   12804
761-0300   POC: Maggie Evatt

Blue Line Charters:  State Route 9L,  Lake George 12845
769-0272   POC: Michael Sandford

Kingpin's Alley Family Fun Center:: 
166 Saratoga Rd. South Glens Falls, 12803
793-9606   POC: Peter Temeles

Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance: 
P.O. Box 26. Lake George 12845
428-5501    POC: Lynda Karig Hohmann
 
Chamber perks!
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  • We've signed up with the Constant Contact chamber of commerce program, which means you're eligible for a 25 percent discount on your email marketing needs!
    If you already use Constant Contact, call or email Erik (info. below) to receive the discount and other special offers.
    To take advantage of this special chamber discount, contact:
    Erik Bunaes
    Endorphin Advisors LLC
    o: 518.250.9035
    c: 518.522.9917
    Erik@EndorphinAdvisors.com 
    web: www.endorphinadvisors.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erikbunaes


  • Upstate Printing is offering a 10 percent discount valid on new orders to all chamber members for any of their printing needs! To take advantage of this great deal, call Upstate Printing at 518-798-8900.



Noteworthy News
  • The Lake George Winter Carnival is right around the corner! The 56th Annual Gala is Friday, Jan. 27 at the Wild West Ranch. The theme this year is Jewels to Jeans, a casual yet elegant affair. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. and dinner and dancing starts at 7 p.m. There will be live music by Rob Pulsifer and The E Town Express. The cost is $50 per person. Tickets are available at Duffy's Tavern, Mario's Restaurant, Wild West Ranch and Prospect Mountain Diner.

  • Please join us in congratulating the Lake George RV Park! They were recognized as the Best Large Park of 2016 in the United States by the governing association of the RV Park and Campground Industry, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). Click here to read more.



    If you have news you'd like posted here, please email Kim Saheim at membership@lakegeorgechamber.com.
Upcoming Events

at Adirondack Winery. 

Jan. 20-22 & Jan 27-29 Glacier Ice Bar at The Sagamore Resort. 

Jan. 20-22 & Jan 27-29 Funky Ice Fest at Adirondack Pub & Brewery

Jan. 21 (& next 4 Saturdays):
Winterfest at Erlowest. Brand new event! Fire bars, live music, showcase of year-round businesses and more! We'll have a booth there. Stop in and say hi!

Jan. 24:  LUNCH & LEARN! 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. : Email and Social Media Marketing Workshop provided by Constant Contact
Chamber Office Building. RSVP online or by calling our office. This event is almost full

Dates between Jan. 20 and Feb.26:  Ice Lounge at King Neptune's Pub


Help Wanted!
Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB | 2176 State Route 9, PO Box 272 Lake George, NY 12845| (518) 668-5755 | (518) 668-4286 | membership@lakegeorgechamber.com | www.lakegeorgechamber.com