Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce

• Ambassadors Meeting
• January 24, 2008

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Roles of an Ambassador

• Events
• Ribbon Cutting
• Recruiting
• Visits

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Events

• First Fridays
• Business After Hours
• Governmental Updates
• Tours

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Events

• Checking in members
• Giving name badges
• Greeting first time visitors
• Assisting with door prizes

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Ribbon Cuttings

• Congratulate new members
• Patron them when possible
• Identify yourself as an Ambassador

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Recruiting

• Actively search for potential members
• Forward names to Amy Thompson
• Take membership kits to potential members
• Let Chamber know about new businesses

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Visits

• Attend regularly scheduled Ambassador meetings to
  obtain company names
• Visit companies with upcoming renewals
• Take forms and complete with member
• Return forms to Chamber
• Call Amy, Kathy or Scott if more help is needed
• You do not have to have all the answers

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Whats in it for me?

• Exposure to potential customers
• Increased brand awareness for your company
• Increased networking opportunities
• Behinds the scene tours for Ambassadors only
• Pleasure of serving your community
• Free FOOD at events
• Personal enrichment

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Important Numbers

• Scott Emerine
• Vice Chair-Membership
• 423-956-0352
• Scott_at_brandingironadvertising.com
• Kathy Blackwell
• Membership Investment Director
• 423-989-4850
• KBlackwell_at_bristolchamber.org
• Amy Thompson
• Membership Investment Specialist
• 423-989-4850
• www.bristolchamber.org