February 2014, Volume 10, Issue 2, www.manhattan.org
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Membership is All about the Value of I_________ • Investment: Direct return for dues/non-dues
• Information: Unique sources, timely and for members only
• Initiatives/Issues: Taking positions/lead on what matters
• Influence: Ability to persuade and affect outcomes
• Impact: Direct result of initiatives, positive consequences
• Introductions: Access to mentors, customers, peers
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
NEW! Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program
• Interaction: Positive experiences, quality of conversations
Interested in becoming a member, but would like to know more?
• Innovation: Cutting-edge ideas, opportunities, technology
• Instruction: New skills or applications learned
• Intelligence: New awareness, understanding, knowledge
• Insights: Lessons learned, breakthroughs
• Integration: Ability to implement ideas into business
Individual seats now on sale for the Chamber’s 89th Annual Meeting & Banquet Friday, February 21, 2014 • 6:00pm Manhattan Conference Center
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 89th Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Manhattan Conference Center. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:00pm followed by dinner and presentations at 7:00pm.
Beginning Monday, February 3rd, individual seating may be purchased for $65 each if a Chamber member and $85 each for a non-member. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kathy Stevens at kathy@manhattan.org or call the Chamber at 776-8829 for more information. Presenting Sponsors
Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / Guest Program. Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest will be a new program in the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce calendar of events for 2014. This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members from area business men and women. Attendees are provided the opportunity to learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership while sharing what makes their business/ organization special and unique.
Take the opportunity to: • Network with other business professionals from the community – members & guests • Learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce • Share about your business or organization Reservations are required for the program. It is limited to 8 members and 8 guests to attend and free to all.
2014 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program dates: • Thursday, April 17th • Wednesday, July 30th • Tuesday, October 21st
Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcoming Coffee & Conversation program? Please contact Kim Dahlsten, Membership Development Manager, 776-8829 or kim@manhattan.org for more information and available dates.
What is the Chamber?
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens working together to support the business development of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. Since incorporation in 1925, the Chamber and its many volunteers have invested their time and money to work together and accomplish objectives Continued on that are impossible to do alone page 2