Jerome Chamber of Commerce E-News
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Surviving the Business Holiday Slump
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The Holiday season is here. Life is busy with family, work and community parties galore. This busy season can have a major impact on your revenue. Businesses need to be creative to find ways to attract consumers during the holiday slump.
1. Use the downtime to Brainstorm
When we are happy, we are more creative, we need to tap into that energy. As you close out your fiscal year and set new goals, give yourself and staff the time to dream and goal setting. Utilize the extra energy to inspire and excite you. Conduct brainstorming sessions over a challenge.
2. Allow for Downtime
Just as important as brainstorming and using the extra energy to inspire, it is equally important to allow for downtime. Giving people the time to unwind is not only healthy but it also leads to more creative ideas.
3. Be creative
Find creative ways to attract consumers to your business. Utilize the
National Day calendar (nationaldaycalendar.com)
- Pick something to celebrate. For Example, January 4 is National Spaghetti Day & National Trivia Day, how about January 7 National Bobblehead day. You get the idea. Pick something once a week, promote it and find creative ways to draw people to your business.
- Have a fun contest
- Include Post-Holiday Coupons.
- Tap into local events
- Encourage staff to participate, dress up if it fits
- Use social media to engage your audience and get consumers in your doors.
You need not let the holiday slump get you down. Remember as a Chamber has resources to assist.
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Remove Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
- The American economy is booming. However, American businesses are being hurt by the costs of tariffs. Every week we wait, $500 million in U.S. exports and imports with Canada and Mexico are hit by unnecessary steel and aluminum tariffs. It’s time to end these tariffs and keep our economy moving forward. You can help us by sending a message to your elected officials to lift these counterproductive tariffs on our North American neighbors. Please take a moment to
sign this letter.
The longer we wait, the more American business shoulders the cost.
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January 9, 2019 - Chamber Luncheon
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Want to increase your exposure in the community - Sponsors this event!
Contact the Chamber for more details
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January 13 - Business After Hours hosted by Udder Health Systems
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Seize the opportunity to host Business After Hours
Reserve your spot for 2019
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December 13 - Dinner and Mediation
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Calm your Body, Mind and Soul before Christmas during this guided session.
Thursday December 13
Mountain view Barn
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December 31 - New Year's Dinner & Dance
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Small Business Development Center
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Revenue Generation
2nd Monday of Every Month
6 - 8 PM
@ College of Southern Idaho
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The Idaho Small Development Center is offering a training series on revenue generation through the sales process. Perfect for employees, managers, owners, new businesses, inventors, realtors, salesmen, and anyone else looking to increase their knowledge on sales. Speakers will include local chamber members, including our own Megan Fleshman.
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CSI Workforce Development & Training January 2019
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The College of Southern Idaho Safety and Business Fest of the Great Northwest, will be offered in the Magic Valley with free safety and short-term business training classes for employers and the community.
The conference is scheduled March 25 – 27, 2019 at the CSI campus, Health Science and Human Services (HSHS) Building in Twin Falls. Safety & Business Fest 2019 includes just under 50 classes in topics on employee wellness, injury prevention, safety knowledge, and occupational health education.
Registration is open from February 4, 2019 to March 18, 2019 at
http://safetyfest.csi.edu
. Registrations will also be taken during the event. All event classes are free and open to the public.
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Accu- Sales Chamber Member Special
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Holiday gifts for you employees & clients! Costco has a wide range of smart gift ideas at fantastic prices. Gift baskets gift cards, Costco gift of Membership, and Costco cash card!
For more holiday gift ideas please contact: Twin falls Costco Marketing department at (208)736-0410
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Stephanie's Canine Massage Discount
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Looking for a unique Christmas Gift check out this offer from Stephanie's Canine Massage.
10% off on Gift Certificates
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The Jerome Chamber is proud to partner with Constant Contact and to offer our members a discount on a email marketing platform. Save up 25%
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High Noon - Promotional Products
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All Bic pens are on sale at END QUANTITY pricing for the rest of the year.
Do not miss out on this deal, Call Today!
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Members supporting Members
Click on logos to learn more about these fantastic businesses
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Tune in weekly for Chamber Chats
- 94.7 FM / 1400 AM BUCK Friday's @ 7:45 AM
- la Perrona 99.1 FM
- HOT 100 FM Wednesday @ 7:50 AM
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Are you seeking talented individuals to join your team?
Chamber Members can post your employment opportunities on our website.
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New Job Posting:
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture is seeking Inspector 1 position
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Chamber members can add Press Releases to the Chamber Website by using the member login.
Contact me for more details.
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Thank you for your support
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Board of Directors:
- Carl McEntarffer , Jerome Rec District- President
- Randy King, D.L. Evans Bank - President Elect
- Soyna Haines, United Way - Secretary
- Cindy Morgado, Fairway Independent Mortgage
- Angela Hickmon, ICCU
- Brian Bridwell, Jerome School District
- Kim Lee, Lee Family Broadcasting
- Anna Dovenmuehler, CSI
- Lisa Burkhart, St. Luke's Jerome
- Ben Crouch, Northside Journal
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Ambassador Committee Officers:
- Debbie Schvaneveldt, D.L. Evans - President
- Markus Lively, Farmers Bank - Vice President
- Marty Kuhn, Washington Federal - Secretary
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Newsletter Submission Deadline
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Please have all submission in no later than Wednesday each week.
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