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2nd Annual Putnam Preview Marty Chapman, President
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2nd Annual “Putnam Preview” taking place at the end of August. This family friendly event will take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th on Main Street in Hurricane. This event will showcase all the restaurants, businesses and organizations that make Putnam County the great place that it is!
The community is encouraged to come sample some delicious food, visit with local businesses and enjoy an afternoon on Main Street. There will also be activities for kids.
Putnam County Chamber members are encouraged to register now to exhibit their business products and services at this event. The fee for exhibitors is $125 and all types of businesses are encouraged to register. There are also sponsorship opportunities available!
For more information or to register as an exhibitor please send an email to [email protected] or call Ashley Alford at (304) 757-6510.
MEMBER TIP: Did you know the Putnam Chamber has an App? Download it from iTunes or Google Play by searching Putnam Chamber WV!
Thank you to our Renewing Members for your continued support of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce! Your investment demonstrates your willingness to support and build a better business climate in which to live, work and play in Putnam County.
New Members:
Academy of Arts at January's Jamie Roumayah 202 Chase Park
Hurricane, WV 25526 (304) 345-5141
Mid Valley Hearing Center, LLC Beth Bennett , Lisa Papa 3855 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526 (304) 760-8804
Multicoat Products Inc. Michelle Ellis
1 Putnam Business Park Drive Fraziers Bottom, WV 25082
(800) 660-6729 [email protected]
Panera Bread
Rachel Smith - General Manager 65 Liberty Square
Hurricane, WV 25526 (681) 235-3100
Valley Plumbing Co. Paul Rippetoe
137 Mesa Drive St. Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-3977 [email protected]
The Putnam County Chamber Consumer & Relocation Guide with a complete list of Chamber members is always available free of charge at the
Chamber office. You can also find the guide on our website, www.PutnamChamber.org
Join us! Business Before Business
Friday, August 7, 2015
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Hosted by:
5 Bexley Drive Scott Depot, WV 25560
Free to Chamber members!
Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Win a free e-Billboard in the business card drawing.
RSVP to the Chamber Office!
August Business of Month
Green Clean Congratulations!
Click Here to View the Showcase You can also view the Showcase on the Chamber’s website and Facebook page.
Green Clean of WV in Putnam County wants your Business! My name is Jill Dickerson and I am owner operator of Green Clean of West Virginia. We provide commercial cleaning and sanitization. I pride myself in doing it right the first time! Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Green Clean is completely chemical free. We use steam and organic compounds without leaving harsh chemicals on any surface and in the air. There are many potential benefits of green cleaning for your office. Buildings that choose to become environmentally sustainable get financially and socially rewarded for their green efforts. They experience improved employee health and productivity. It really is a win-win situation. Today, more and more companies are attempting to reduce their carbon footprints and one of the most basic ways of doing so is by resorting to green cleaning. Green cleaning in the office involves the use of products and services that have no impact on the environment or the health of the employees, and this is what sets us apart from other cleaning companies. Green cleaning promotes health, social, and safety awareness. Going green is a great alternative to conventional cleaning methods. Typical commercial cleaning solutions can be harmful to skin, can irritate the eyes, and also affect your respiratory system. In addition, chemicals coming from aerosol dispensers can contaminate the air you breathe (especially inside the office). Employing green services also contributes to a greater image for the company. It will appear more attractive to employees, clients, and customers. Make the change and call me at (304) 397-6183 for your free estimate. Don’t forget to ask me about any special promotions. [email protected] or find us on Facebook Do you part for the environment and “Go Green” today!
Join Us For:
Business After Hours Tuesday, August 18, 2015
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by:
Professional Floor & Wall Covering
$20 per person
RSVPs are required; pre-payment is appreciated. Business After Hours is open to members and their guests.
The cash drawing sponsored by BB&T is valued at $800; you must be present to win! RSVP to 304.757.6510, [email protected] or www.putnamchamber.org
Save the Date for the Fall Golf Classic! Monday, October 26 – Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
Save the date for October 26th and be part of our Fall Golf Classic at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. The organizing committee for the Fall Golf Classic is planning an exciting variety of activities beyond 18 holes on the links! Reasons you won’t want to miss this event:
An enjoyable fall day of golf with your clients & associates
A great opportunity for business promotion and networking
Watch your email for more information to come on team rates, sponsorship opportunities, post event activities and additional ways to get involved!
Brown Bag Lunch Series
Free Event focusing on Credit Card Processing Friday, August 21st at 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Bring your lunch and join us at Strayer University on Friday, August 21st at 12:00 noon for our fourth Brown Bag Lunch Event! This month we will focus on Credit Card Processing. Please RSVP to the Chamber at (304) 757-6510 or
[email protected]. You can also register online at www.putnamchamber.org
Member News
Putnam County celebrated Multicoat Products, LLC this past month. We are very excited to have them in our community and as members of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce!
We would like to thank all of the local boutiques that participated in Putnam County’s first “Boutique Week.” This event kicked off the start of what we are calling “The Putnam County Boutique Trail.” Customers are still able to visit all of the participating shops and get their passport marked to earn a discount at one of the boutiques! Thank you to: County Gatherings & Floral, Charm Boutique, Yeager Design & Interiors, The Gallery, The Greenhouse of Teays Valley, and Oodles!
Community News
View all upcoming community events on the Community Calendar at www.putnamchamber.org
Marketing Tip: Is Your Website Getting Noticed?
If your business website is falling flat, it may be due to your landing page. That’s right, landing pages can make a huge difference in how much traffic your site receives. In order to promote your brand and boost sales, here are just a few ways your business can improve its landing page: Make Your Call to Action Stand Out Whether your landing page is your business website’s homepage or contact page, you need to include a call to action that makes customers take the next step. You can achieve this by making your call to action stand out in multiple ways. First and foremost is placement. Your call to action should be somewhere on the page where the eye is naturally drawn. This may be the center of the page or the top corner depending on your layout. However, it’s rarely ever on the lower-third of the page. From there, you’ll want to use a font that’s slightly larger and different from the rest of the text on the page. Likewise, experiment with different colors for your call to action font. Something a bit bolder than standard black will help your call to action really stand out. Create a Sense of Urgency In order to really convert visitors into customers, you need to make sure they know how important it is that they act immediately. There’s a big difference between a landing page that says “Give us a Call” and one that says “Act Now While Supplies Last” or “Contact us Today”. When visitors are given a deadline or a limited time offer, it creates the urgency needed to convert a brief visitor into a paying customer. Use Graphic Cues Your landing page as a whole is important, but there are certain aspects of your page that need to receive more attention than others. This includes your call to action, contact information, and “register/sign up” links. As mentioned above, using different fonts and colors can help make actionable areas on your landing page pop. However, if you truly want to draw attention, then you need to think about including graphic cues. Whether you use a large arrow that points to your “sign up” link or you use animation that leads to your call to action, visual graphic cues can help you make sure your customers’ eyes are going where you want them to go.
Gain Trust from the Start When visitors first land on your website’s landing page, they want to know they can trust your site and your brand. That’s where trust indicators come into play. If your business uses VeriSign or is part of the Better Business Bureau, you can add these seals on your landing page. Likewise, nothing speaks louder than another customer’s words, so consider adding customer testimonials to your landing page as well. Brief, well-written testimonials that speak to your brand will create trust from the start. How Does Your Website Perform? When it comes to improving your website landing page, keep in mind the helpful pointers and put them to work today. Building a website is much more than beautiful graphics, colors or aesthetics. Its about understanding your customer, what motivates them to respond and good use of verbiage and marketing strategies. How does your website perform? Find out today with a free website assessment. We are happy to provide this free assessment to our Putnam Chamber family. Contact me today at: http://bghamrick.com/contact-us - BG Hamrick BG Hamrick helps companies build their traffic, sales and profits online. BG Hamrick started out as a technology company in 1997. Since that time, their passion for helping people has never changed. They continue to grow as an online marketing agency that is dedicated to bringing the best technology and marketing methods to their customers every day.
Calendar of Events for August 2015
August 7th Business Before Business Bellaire at Devonshire 7:30am – 9:00am August 13th NOW Golf Clinic ($15.00) Par Four Family Entertainment 5:30pm – 6:30pm August 15th Hurricane City Wide Yard Sale August 18th Business After Hours ($20.00) Professional Floors 5:00pm – 7:00pm August 21st Brown Bag Lunch
Strayer University 12:00pm – 1:00pm August 30th Putnam Preview Main Street in Hurricane 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Putnam County Chamber Staff Marty Chapman, President
[email protected] Ashley Alford, VP of Programs & Events
[email protected] Mary Jo Hendricks, Administrative Assistant - Finance
[email protected] Shane Bartolomeo, Administrative Assistant
Office Hours: 9:00 am—4:00 pm, Monday-Friday Physical Address: 5664 St. Rt. 34, North, Winfield, WV 25213
Mailing Address: PO Box 553, Teays, WV 25569 Phone: 304.757.6510 ~ Fax: 304.757.6562
[email protected] www.putnamchamber.org
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