GREATER GREERCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEMBERSHIPMANUAL

(YOUR GO-TO, EVERYTHING GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHAMBER)

Sincerely,

Mark OwensPresident/CEOGreater Greer Chamber of Commerce

The success of your business is something we take very seriously. Every single day we work to ensure a solid return on your membership investment. As you review this packet, you will notice the wide array of ways in which Greater Greer Chamber membership can work for you and your business. While some of the initiatives are carried out with or without your involvement, many of the Chamber’s benefits come from you being active and engaged. You will also notice membership prices are not governed by some overbearing dues structure. We have spent a considerable amount of time making sure our members have options and are able to choose the level of membership that better suits their business needs. We encourage you to be involved and utilize the Chamber staff to make the most of your membership. A return on your membership investment is at the forefront of all we do. We look forward to working for you and serving as the “Champion for economic prosperity for our members and the Greater Greer community.”

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WE'VE GOT RESOURCESClemson Small Business Development CenterProvides free assistance such as funding information, training, business planning, etc.

Workshops & SeminarsThe Chamber conducts a variety of informational sessions on topics of interest and importance to the business community. Topics have included, "Social Media in Busines," "Sales Strategies," etc.

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WEBSITE: 10,000+ VIEWS/MONTH

FACEBOOK: 2,150+ FANS

TWITTER: 2,500+ FOLLOWERS

E-CONNECTION: 2,800+ CONTACTS

BUSINESS PROGRESS: 45,000+ HOMES

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FACEBOOK: 2,150+ FANS

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THE TOP 10 REASONS TO JOINWe are your link between your business and the business community within Greer and the surrounding areas. Membership in the Greater Greer Chamber keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within the community and local marketplace.

Research shows that consumers are more likely to do business with a company that is a member of their local chamber of commerce. (According to a study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street Services). 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.

We market your business through a variety of avenues.

We offer our members discounted access to Professional Leadership Development.

With over 95 annual networking activities, we initiate more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations.

Who you know is often as important as what you know. Let us help to expand your prospect base for new potential customers and vendors through our Business Referral Service. We have hundreds of people walk in, call, email and view our website daily.

If you do business in or with people who live and work in the Greater Greer area then the Greater Greer Chamber is for you.

We offer our members various avenues of exposure such as: • Website • Business Directory • Presidents Patrol • Community Guide • E-Connection • Program Sponsorships • Ribbon Cuttings • Keep the Green In Greer Gift Card Program

We can save your business money with our Bottom Line Benefits program.

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CHAMBER STAFF

Debbie Bateman Director of Accounting

Patty Cornelius Director of

Administration

Nikki CrabtreeDirector of Membership

Engagement

Jodi FortenberryDirector of Membership

Development

Mark OwensPresident/CEO

Lynn PascazioDirector of Leadership

Development

Katie Witherspoon Director of Communications

& Events

EXECUTIVE BOARD

BOARD OF ADVISORS

111 Trade Street • Greer, SC 29651 • Phone (864) 877.3131 • Fax (864) 877.0961 • www.greerchamber.com“The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to champion economic prosperity for our members and the Greater Greer community.”

QUESTIONS?CHAMBER OF COMMERCEGREATER GREER

Jodi FortenberryDIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

111 Trade STreeT • Greer, SC 29651P: 864.877.3131, exT. 105F: 864.877.0961JODI@GREERCHAMBER.COMLike US: GREER CHAMBER TweeT US: @GREERCHAMBER

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDMARK KINGKING CONSULTING

CHAIRMAN-ELECTROSYLIN WESTONGSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

VICE CHAIR-FINANCEWILLIAM MARCUSTHE PALMETTO BANK

VICE CHAIR-LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRSDONNA SMITHBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY C.D DAN JOYNER REALTORS

VICE CHAIR-BUSINESSDEVELOPMENTMIKELLE PORTERGREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

VICE CHAIR-COMMUNITY EVENTSRUDY PAINTERCOUNTYBANC INSURANCE, INC.

VICE CHAIR-MEMBERSHIP EXCELLENCECHRIS CRISTOWENS INSURANCE AGENCY

GENERAL COUNSELBRIAN MARTINBRIAN A. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMANKEN HARPERCOUNTYBANK

PARTNERSHIP FOR TOMORROW CHAIRLARRY WILSONCOMMUNITY LEADER

VICE CHAIR-LEADERSHIPDONNY KAUFFMANCULTIVATE

DIRECTORTONY KOUSKOLEKASPELHAM MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTORANN ANGERMEIERUPSTATE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

DIRECTORAPRIL STAGGSGREER STATE BANK

DIRECTORJOHN MANSUREGREER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

RUSSELL ASHMOREASHMORE BROTHERS

MELANIE BARGERGREER MIDDLE COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

WAYNE BOBOCENTURY 3, INC.

GEORGE BURDETTEGREER STATE BANK

ROY Z. CHAMLEEMICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

MAYOR RICK DANNERCITY OF GREER

SKIP DAVENPORTD&D MOTORS

RENO DEATONGREER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

ROB DEHOLLANDERDEHOLLANDER & JANSE FINANCIAL GROUP

ED DRIGGERSCITY OF GREER

DAVE EDWARDSGSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DAVID EILLTHE CHURCH AT GREER STATION

ROBERTA EVANSBMW MANUFACTURING CO.

LISA GARLANDSTOMPING GROUNDSCOFFEE & WINE BAR

BRENT GARRETT COUNTYBANK

WILLIAM GRADYGRADY’S CLEANING SERVICES

MIKE PENNINGTONPULSE

DEAN HYBLTEN AT THE TOP

ADELE LANGFORDLANGFORD ELECTRIC, INC.

CHUCK LANGSTONLANGSTON BLACK REAL ESTATE

ANNA LOCKEA.T . LOCKE

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