The McKinney Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Texas Chamber of Commerce Week, Oct. 14 – 18, 2013
McKinney, TX (PRWEB) October 11, 2013 -- “We look forward to participating in Texas Chamber of Commerce Week,” said Chamber President Jodi Ann LaFreniere Ray of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce. “We’re more than 1,240 members strong and are proud of our role in the business community. Attracting and welcoming new businesses to McKinney, acting as a reliable resource and keeping our growing community connected are responsibilities we embrace.”
Several events are planned during the celebratory week.
Virtual Membership Drive –Studies show, a business enjoys a 73 percent increase in consumer awareness if they are a member of their local chamber? Learn more about how your business can enjoy the impact of Chamber membership. Click here to fill out a simple form and a Chamber representative will be in contact to explain the benefits of membership. Current members – refer those businesses that could benefit from the Chamber connection. Bring in a new member and be eligible for a special prize drawing.
LINKS – On Wednesday, Oct 16, Mayor Brian Loughmiller will join the Texas Chamber of Commerce week celebration with a proclamation at the weekly networking event at Saltgrass Steakhouse, located at 2801 Craig Drive. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., join the Mayor, Chamber President, Board of Directors, staff and 80 – 100 member businesses for great networking, prize-winning activities and a light breakfast sponsored by the Chamber.
Benefits & Breakfast – Whether a new member, a long-time member or a business considering Chamber membership, an invitation is extended to meet at the Chamber office for Benefits & Breakfast on Thursday, Oct 17, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Current members are encouraged to bring a business colleague who needs to learn more about what the Chamber does. Meet the staff, enjoy a light breakfast and participate in prize-winning games.
Open House Tours – Schedule a Chamber tour for yourself and a not-yet-member anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 18. Members who bring a prospect will assist them in learning more about McKinney’s business community and meet staff and will receive a Thank You gift for their support. If the prospect joins the Chamber, the referring member will also become eligible for a grand prize drawing. Schedule a tour with the Chamber at 972-542-0163 by noon on Thursday, Oct 16. Include the prospect’s name and business.
In October of 2004, I made one of the best business decisions of my career as a small business owner – I joined the McKinney Chamber of Commerce. Over the past nine years, the Chamber has been my partner in business, providing me with the tools to help me succeed and helping me build my own network within the Chamber business network. In my opinion, Chamber membership is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
Payton Brooks, Farmers Insurance
About the McKinney Chamber of Commerce
The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for the McKinney business community and serves as the unified business voice of McKinney. The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is the fourth largest Chamber in the Metroplex and holds a four-star accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber proudly serves over 1,200 member businesses representing over 39,000 employees throughout the North Texas Region. With a rich heritage of leadership and collaboration, the Chamber works in concert with the City of McKinney, community partners and the corporate community to promote, advocate for and expand business. As publisher of McKinney Magazine, McKinneyOnline.com and McKinneyChamber.com, the McKinney Chamber markets the community’s advantages as the foremost location for doing business.
Peggy Smolen, McKinney Chamber of Commerce, http://www.mckinneychamber.com, 972-542-0163, [email protected]
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