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Chamber Networking Tips Have these items on hand when you come to network....it could make all the difference! 1. Nametag Whether the event provides one, or you bring one, make sure to wear it, and wear it on your right side...that way, when you shake hands, the other person will be eye to eye with your name tag and business info. A name tag is a nice professional approach. 2. Business Cards Never leave home without them! Use your business card to introduce yourself. Don’t be a business card collector; be a contact cultivator! The goal of any networking endeavor is to build relationships, not just to collect business cards. 3. Pen Have a pen handy and make some brief notes on the back of their card. This will help you remember them,
because a card alone often doesn’t help you remember the new contact the next day. Secondly, it’s an opportunity to make a commitment and keep it. Often in conversations we agree to do something like make an introduction or send some information, but then fail to - not because we mean to, but because we simply forget. Your stack of cards with notes becomes your to-do list the next day. 4. Working Calendar Stay organized and know your limitations of time. Keeping your calendar up to date and referring to it daily can keep you in line with goals. 5. Your ears Listen. Listen carefully to what other people are telling you. They could be your next customer. Be sure to keep your business plan and purpose in mind.
Join us for the next Chamber networking opportunity at our August Chamber Luncheon Tuesday Aug. 5th
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Board of Directors Jannette Brasher President Mutual Savings Credit Union Van Forrester Vice President Alabama Power Company Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Peggy Hall Chairman of the Board RealtySouth
Connie Bainbridge Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources Kevin Corley Grace Fellowship Church Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Ronnie Porter Alabama Power Co.
Lee Helms Lee Helms Associates
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Debbie Jones Peoples Southern Bank
Kurt Wallace State Representative
Chris Millard Allstate Insurance
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Upcoming Events Aug 5th at Noon: Monthly Chamber Luncheon Clanton First United Methodist Church. Guest Speaker: Bill Canary, Business Council of Alabama Lunch $10.00
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Chamber Happenings...
Grand Opening of Peach Season Durbin Farms Market
Grand Opening of Peach Season Durbin Farms Market
Kelsey’s Place Murder Mystery Fundraiser Janice Hull & Russell Jackson June Chamber Luncheon
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Tips for Promoting Your Business 1. Attend Chamber events regularly to make business contacts 2. Join Chamber committees or the ambassador program to benefit your company. 3. Introduce yourself and shake hands often at Chamber events 4. Give out business cards generously 5. List products and services on your business cards 6. Thank clients openly for their business 7. Promote your business through Chamber publications 8. Do business with fellow Chamber business members and be sure to tell them you are a member 9. Call on new Chamber members, they may be potential customers 10. Review the Chamber member benefit list to be sure you are taking advantage of every one of them
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8 Ways to Lose a Client All the sales training doesn’t matter if a person has lousy manners. According to etiquette experts, the following are 8 common gaffes businesspeople make when interacting with clients... 1. Using vulgar language 2. Arriving late for meetings 3. Dressing inappropriately or unprofessionally 4. Keeping customers on hold 5. Failing to remember names 6. Failing to return phone calls or emails 7. Frequently interrupting others 8. Greeting without a handshake
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LUNCHEON Tuesday August 5, 2014 Noon Clanton FUMC Guest Speaker
Bill Canary
Business council of alabama Lunch $10.00
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Thank You Corporate Sponsors Chamber of Commerce promote a healthy business climate and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
Corporate Sponsors ensure that your Chamber can sponsors intiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Shop Local Campaign, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.
Platinum $2,000 & UP
Alabama Power Boatright Railroad Products Central Alabama Electric Co-op The Clanton Advertiser Dr. Jim Driggars Peoples Southern Bank
gold $1,500 - $1,999
Hull & Russell, P.C. Shelby Baptist Medical Center
silver $1,000 - $1,499
Jackson & Jackson, LLP Johnson Controls, Inc.
Bronze $500 - $999
Alagasco Heaton Pecan Farm Martin Funeral Home Peggy Hall/RealtySouth SouthFirst Bank
Copper $100 - $499 Mutual Savings Credit Union Peachtree Bank Personnal Appearance Catering Wadsworth Oil Co. Chilton County Chamber Newsletter