Dessert Auction, Grants, Phases & More

In this edition:

Dessert Auction
New Grants
SBDC Trainings

Christmas Parade
Phase or not to Phase
And more!

Why a dessert auction and what it means to your business!

With our challenges this year, we have been unable to host our normal fundraisers and other revenue opportunities. This is a great opportunity for you to support the Chamber AND get a scrumptious dessert for your office party, holiday get together or just a treat for yourself.

Bid high and help support future events and programs that help your business such as:

Christmas Giveaway
Free trainings like our recent Women in Business conference
Member only services like our curbside signs and PPE supplies.

We can invoice your business if you are the winning bid!

Business News & Strategies

Governor Kelly announces new grant

Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly 2,000 Kansas small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive a share of $37.5 million in Small Business Working Capital (SBWC) grants.

CDGB-CV Grant Open

Only businesses in Caney or outside the city limits of Coffeyville, Cherryvale & Independence are eligible. Application and details here.

COVID, FLU or Other?

Check out this great chart that you can share with your employees, courtesy of BCBC. Is it COVID-19, cold, flu or allergies? Check the symptoms.

SBDC Virtual Free Trainings

Is QuickBooks Right for your Business? Dec 1st, 9:30am

Before investing in accounting software for your business, get an inside look at using QuickBooks Online in this no-cost webinar. Register

Facebook Shops - Helping Small Businesses Sell Online - Dec 3, 10am

This presentation covers the Shops feature Facebook has launched for businesses. We will also discuss tips for optimizing your FB business page and the pros and cons of selling through the platform. Register

Save the Date!

There will be a limited number of tickets this year. More details coming next month or call us for the news.

And don't forget to vote!

Voting closes Dec 1st and we want to reach 1000 votes this year to show our business how much they are appreciated, especially in 2020! What business and individuals have made an impact in Coffeyville this year? Cast your vote now.

Parade Sign Up

Don't forget to sign your business up for the annual Coffeyville Christmas Parade! We are encouraging limited participants on your float, no candy to be thrown and social distancing for the community viewing to help keep this a safe event for Coffeyville. Download this entry form and return to the Chamber as soon as possible!

Strategy Spotlight: A New Phase?

Are you offering minimal contact services?

If you have watched the news, or even noticed the rising cases in the county, you know there is always the possibility of future restrictions. However, we are always at the ready for helping you through the challenges. One project we are working is an on online, always up to date list of members who offer curbside, delivery or online options that we can use year around for our consumers.

More details on accessing this list coming soon but make sure to send us your current options!

Final Note...

Finding Value!

Through the pandemic, the Chamber has shifted our focus on supporting our members more than ever. This will continue through the new year. Your membership has extreme value that can make a direct impact on your business through all the challenges.

A small snap shot of our year to date report is going out in the mail along with a special letter. We hope you take a moment to read them both and discover just a few of the projects were able to work on this year because of your support. We can't thank you enough! We hope you continue to value this investment as we shift from VIRUS to VALUE.

Sincerely,

Candi Westbrook

Executive Director