I wrote this blog post a couple weeks ago, it helps to have a stock pile of posts ready just in case. Last night at our Website Launch Party showed this post to be very real and made me feel very good that I had made the right choice to join my local Chamber. I would say 90% of our clients last night were from my local Chamber. The 10% said they loved the community feel and wanted to join asap. So I added this to my blog today.
My first networking event for my business, Ovaleye Web Solutions was a Duvall Chamber of Commerce general meeting. Most members are local “at home” or brick and mortar business owners. There are monthly mixers and events so you can get to know each of the businesses and their needs. This is how I started growing my business. Most of my first clients are members.
I recommend this organization to all my clients. This might not be for everyone’s business but if you own a retail or a service business you should join now. It’s a very cheap membership fee for what you get out of the experience of meeting all your local businesses in one room every month. Your website and business are also listed on the Chamber’s website.
It’s also my “fun time” of getting out of the office. I recommend finding a Chamber near you! Here is a link to the Chamber of Commerce. http://www.uschamber.com/
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