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Matt BuddsChairperson

RCO Law

THE CHAIR2018

Matt Budds

Stephen McNew, Ed.D Chairperson Elect

Monroe County ISD

Josh LaRoyPast Chairperson

Advanced Plumbing

Mark Elliot Treasurer

Eastman & Smith Ltd.

Michelle DuganSecretary

Chamber of Commerce

Aric BennettThe Mannik & Smith Group

Julian BroggioMonroe Bank & Trust

TC ClementsCruise Planners

TC & Jamie Clements

Karen EssaryExciting Windows!

by Couture by Karen

Jim JacobsJames S. Jacobs Architects, PLLC

Shelley TaylorTeam Solutions, LLC

2018

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MONROE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ANNUAL REPORT 2018

GROWINGYOUR BUSINESS

I S A LWAY S I N S E A S O N

Our mission is to promote

the growth and success of business in Monroe

County

Dear Member,

Your Chamber team is hopeful that 2018 was the successful starting point of the next era in the history of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.

In 2018, we introduced our vision and values that support our updated mission statement. We also began the process of reinventing our events and member benefits in order to deliver on the promises made to our members. We anticipate the transition continuing through 2019 with additional new programs and exciting changes.

Our nearly 400 members represent the core business community in Monroe County. The involvement of The Chamber in the business community is substantial and our efforts to deliver education, networking, and resources to our business partners are well-recognized.

Unfortunately, the Chamber industry is experiencing a number of challenges including shrinking membership and decreasing participation. As a result, many standards in the industry are being questioned and redefined. The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to thoughtful engagement designed to provide continuing value to our members.

We look forward to serving our membership in a more meaningful and measurable fashion in 2019 and beyond. We are positioning The Chamber to deliver remarkable experiences, share a contagious passion, and remain focused on you! Your continued support and engagement is appreciated and necessary for the success of business in Monroe County.

MattMatthew D. BuddsRCO Law

Major Partners2018

BOLD VOICE OF BUSINESSWe celebrated many accomplishments with our members and the growth of local businesses.

2018

We magnifiy

the impact

of leaders by offering

the LEADERSHIP

MONROE Program

Connecting local business leaders with our elected officials Creating awareness around Conscious Business Practices

Members get more for their investment than if they were paying for services elsewhere

THE CHAMBER DELIVERS VALUE

CREDIBILITY Your reputation

matters! Chamber membership is

respected by the community.

VOICEWe connect you to our

elected officials. You have a say in what happens in

the legislature.

GRO WTH Quality training

and educational opportunities

are provided for businesses. AND

our collective efforts boost the area economy.

VISIBILITYOur members STAND OUT and get noticed!

NETWORKING It’s NOT just who you

know, it’s who othersknow! Networking

is powerful!

2018 SuccessesBY THE NUMBERS

390 Members

87%Member

Retention Rate

40 New Members

26Events

14Free events

1,902 Attendees at Events

11Members served as Ambassadors and assisted with

Member Engagement

We partnered with multiple local entities to deliver programs/services. Our team re-engineered the Steak Out and created a

dynamic event charged with action and networking!

26business people successfullycompleted the LEADERSHIP MONROE Program