August IMPACT

Volume 0004 | August 2018

Your monthly news & updates

AUGUST IMPACT

Keep reading to see all the latest news, events and happenings with the Greater Pocono Chamber!

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August IMPACT

Well We know we're a little late with the August Newsletter, but what an August it's been so far!

We are pleased to announce that we have added Michael Moreno to the Greater Pocono Chamber Staff. Michael comes to us as a recent graduate of East Stroudsburg University. In his time there he helped to revive the Entrepreneur Group, was president of the Bio Tech/Med Tech group, among a number of other activities he was involved in. Michael's personality is infectious and we are so glad to have him on board! Please reach out and say hi to him at mmoreno@greaterpoconochamber.com

We had our annual golf outing last week at Skytop Lodge. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day. Make sure you get to the website to check out pictures courtesy of Lightmaster Studios or click this link and visit our friends at VIP Studios Inc.

Thank you to every golfer, sponsor and volunteer who made it an amazing day!

Speaking of going to our website, have you been on lately? Our friends at CreativeWorks are always working hard to make sure our site looks great! Check it often for updates, new events and to make sure your profile looks fantastic! Don't have your log in? Contact us at the chamber office and we can get it for you, 570.421.4433

Your log in allows you to register for events, pay annual dues, post your own events and so, so much more! Make sure you're taking advantage of all the site has to offer as part of your membership.

Have you liked us on Facebook or Instagram yet? This is another fantastic way to find out about upcoming events with the Chamber. Keep an eye out for our LinkedIn page, coming soon!

#HaveAGreaterDay

Valerie Case,

Vice President of Operations

IT'S HERE!!! It's almost that time of year again! The Annual Bizzy Awards are back!

The Bizzys are the only fun, competitive awards program that in Hollywood fashion, pits Greater Pocono Chamber members business against business. We have new categories this year, you can enter our business in one or in them all!

This live televised event, announced the winners the night of the awards program, based on the voting from our membership!

Hurry, enter your business by August 31st! It's only $35 per entry.

Interested in being a sponsor of a live Televised event on the Greater Pocono Red Carpet?

Contact the chamber office for more details or visit BizzyAwards.com

Borrowed from our friends from the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation

Imagine planning a party, inviting your friends and neighbors, and no one shows up. This is a worry some new business owners might have when planning a ribbon cutting, especially those who came from out of state to build their dream and invest in our community. Your Chamber is here to make sure that nightmare never comes, and we need your help. Here are the best reasons to attend a ribbon cutting:

Congratulate Your Neighbor: Come say "congratulations" to the new business owner in your neighborhood. Our ribbon cuttings are often for new small businesses that are just getting started. It means a lot for an established business person to stop in and share some positive energy.
Experience the "New:" You'll be among the first to experience the newest attractions and additions to our community. Impress your friends when they ask "Have you been to [insert new cool place] yet?" and you say "Of course I have!" Or better yet, invite them along when you receive a ribbon cutting invitation from the Chamber.
Build Your Network: Business is still done face to face. Most ribbon cuttings are intimate events compared to a Signature Networking Event, for example - this means more time to talk to each colleague and get your name out there. When a new business owner needs a product or service, make sure it's you they think to call.
Meet Your Legislators: Elected officials love to cut ribbons with giant scissors! They make excellent scrapbookers. But what they really love is welcoming new businesses into their district. A ribbon cutting event is a great opportunity to rub elbows with your local legislators.
Feel Hopeful: A ribbon cutting is truly a "feel good" event. This is a celebration of a person realizing their dream, investing in our region, and hiring our friends and neighbors. It feels good to be there for this joyous occasion, the start of a journey. And it feels good to shop, when you come back to patronize their business.
Enjoy Free Refreshments and Other Perks: Ribbon cuttings are free to attend. Many include giveaways or product discounts. Sometimes the events feature entertainment or demonstrations. And if NOTHING else, you should attend a ribbon cutting for the free food!

Join us for a joint Business Card Exchange with the Carbon Monroe Pike Employment Coalition!

Tuesday August 28th 9 AM - 12 PM

Burnley Workshop 4219 Manor Drive

Look for the return of the Chamber Business Card Mixer, Signature Networking event on Monday September 10th at 5:30 PM

More detail coming soon!

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