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You spoke...and we are listening
Steve Matheny
Executive Director
Earlier this year we solicited your input and feedback via a seven question member survey. Among those questions we asked your specific thoughts about... additional member benefits or activities you'd like to see, suggestions you have for future member meeting topics/speakers, and the top two challenges facing your business in 2018. Many of you shared your thoughts and provided feedback and we are now beginning to incorporate some of those thoughts and ideas into some of our programs.
It was clear from your feedback that many of you are very interested in marketing your own businesses more effectively. You are interested to promote awareness of your business and what you do. You are wanting to know about ways you might leverage marketing dollars and optimize your social media presence. You are interested in advertising and/or sponsorship opportunities and are open to ways there might be more collaborative marketing efforts between businesses. Clearly effective marketing and promotion of your respective businesses is a chief concern. Given your concerns we are pleased to share that we have several programs upcoming that we believe are directly responsive to your interests. Specifically, our May Member Meeting and Luncheon (next Wednesday, May 16
th) will feature a presentation on "How to Make Online Marketing Work For You" by our Chamber colleagues at RevLocal. RevLocal's company focus is helping businesses maximize their online presence with a personalized approach to digital marketing. This talk should be closely aligned with some of the specific needs and interests you mentioned in our recent survey.
Also, at our next Business After Hours network gathering (on Wednesday, May 23
rd
) we are trying something new...we're calling it Net-Rocking (rather than the more traditional Networking) and it will be a blend of networking and a trivia event/contest. The tag line for this first ever activity could be: "Show us your knowledge of music & TV trivia while we learn more about you and your company. "
The intent here is to help build our knowledge of each other's businesses while having fun. We will be hosting a trivia quiz based on music and tv nostalgia at TrueCore Federal Credit Union's Deo Drive headquarters facility with complimentary wine & appetizers provided. Answer the question(s) correctly and you'll get to speak briefly about your company. This is an opportunity for you to meet and get to know other chamber members, have fun and win prizes!
We are also finalizing plans to offer an inaugural 'Coffee Chat' to be conducted by Michelle Newman Brady of MNB.Marketing in mid-June that will put an even finer point on the marketing challenges faced by small and start-up businesses. More details will be forthcoming soon describing this initial talk so stay tuned. We have also begun to identify additional subjects and topics that may be candidates for additional 'Coffee Chat' or 'Brown Bag Lunch' sessions. These may include informal talks on subjects like information technology, health insurance updates, or business succession planning conducted by fellow Chamber member experts.
Finally, it is also worthwhile to note that our planned June Member Meeting and Luncheon (on June 20
th
) will be jointly attended by members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce and their associated Human Resources Association Chapter and will feature a program on HR Issues and current Legal Trends - another subject that many of you expressed interest in. The bottom line here is that we want to provide programs that are responsive to your needs so please 'keep talking' and letting us know what you want.
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GACC Monthly Membership Meeting -
REGISTER TODAY!
Wednesday, May 16th
11:30am-1pm
RevLocal,
4009 Columbus Rd, Granville
Join us for our May Membership Meeting and Luncheon. We will hear a presentation on How to Make Online Marketing Work For You by a RevLocal team member - our hosts this session. You'll come away more knowledgeable, well fed, and better connected! Lunch will be catered on site by Day Y Noche. Pre-registration is requested. Cost is $15 to attend.
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Congratulations to Rick Moller of
Ameriprise Financial for reaching a career milestone through the company's Circle of Success program by achieving years of consistently high performance. Less than 7 percent of Ameriprise advisers have earned this distinction! Way to go Rick!
The folks at Three Tigers have been brewing some of Granville's finest brews, attracting outstanding entertainers, and in recent months trying their hand at
amateur cinematography!
Happy 2nd business birthday Three Tigers!
Knuckleheads celebrates 1 year under new ownership! Congratulations to Sabrina Warner for acquiring not only an ice cream shop, but a big part of her history! You can learn more about her Knuckleheads love story
here.
Ryan Mills has acquired The Granville Investment Group after serving as its Vice President for the past five years. He now assumes the role of President and Branch Office Manager and will continue to serve clients as their financial adviser. Congratulations Ryan!
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Post your news on ChamberMaster and contact the Chamber so we can better share information with our members and your potential clients!
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Contact us at info@granvilleoh.com
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UPCOMING IN MAY
Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra
SEASON FINALE!
May 12, 7:30 pm
What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than at the Midland Theatre with the NGSO?
Under the direction of our new music director
Russel Mikkelson, the NGSO season ends with an amazing program
featuring soprano soloist Laura Portune in Knoxville:
Summer of 1915 by Samuel Barber, The Firebird Suite by
Igor Stravinsky, Slavonic Dances, by Antonin Dvorak, and
Chambrier's EspaƱa. It truly promises to be a thrilling finale f
or the NGSO's 13th season.
Raise The Woof
May 17, 8 pm
Join the Licking County Humane Society for a night of laughs to raise money and help the Newark Police K-9 Unit purchase and train two new canine officers. The event will be held at 31 West. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at LCHS and the Newark PD or
here online.
Business After Hours
Join us for Net-Rocking!
May 23, 5 - 7 pm
Join us at TrueCore Federal Credit Union for an informal mix and mingle with your chamber friends. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend but your RSVP is appreciated
.
Please register here.
Memorial Day Parade
May 28, 10:40 am
Granville's 150th Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:40am on May 28 from North Main Street under the Direction of Dave Conner, Commander of American Legion Post 398. Music will be provided by the Granville High School Marching Band under the direction of Jerod Smith.
Concert on the Green Season Opener!
May 28, 6:30 pm
This years season opener for the free summer series concert on the green is SURF'S UP, a Beach Boys tribute band. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics and enjoy a fun family evening on the lawn at Bryn Du Mansion. Dashing Diner will have a food truck ready to roll!
Want to know about more events?
Sign up for TOWN & GOWN,
our monthly events only newsletter!
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