The Great Branch Mixer

Dear Friends, Branching Out One of the primary goals of the Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce for 2014 was to make strides toward truly becoming a Regional Chamber. We have taken several significant steps toward that goal. First we have created Branch branding that features each town as a part of the Chamber look and feel. Second, we have added new Board members representing Swanton, Fairfax, Enosburg, and Richford. And third, we have actively promoted activities and events in all of Franklin County. We are getting there.

A Branch Mixer The next step is to host at Kick-Off Mixer in as many different Franklin County towns as we can reach. A mixer is a great way to get to know more about each other. For example, the Chamber hears first hand the needs and concerns of the community. The Community learns what the Chamber can provide for services and more importantly, what the Chamber can do for them. And people get to meet people. One of the greatest successes of a good mixer is that you have come to know just one person a little better than you did before.    How Does It Work? Typically we look for a company or agency to serve as the host. The host provides the space and works with the Chamber and other co-hosts to provide a bit of food, a drink and a few door prizes. Maybe you invite a local not-for-profit to spread their message as well. Or maybe you have a great idea for a mixer format that would knock the socks off your community. We are pretty flexible.   Once the date and location are set, the Chamber starts the promotion, does the recruiting and sends out the invitations. We work the door and help you organize the program for the night. This is an opportunity for you and your co-hosts to tell the community about your businesses. And believe me, they are interested.     Raise Your Hand We are looking for hosts in Swanton, Enosburg, Fairfax, Highgate, Georgia, Franklin, Sheldon, Montgomery, Berkshire, Fletcher, Fairfield, Bakersfield and Richford. Maybe two or three towns combine efforts. Whatever makes sense for you will make sense for us and we will make it happen.   If you have an interest in being a Mixer Host please contact our office at info@fcrccvt.com or call 524-2444 - we can take it from there. We have a waiting list for mixers in St. Albans (City/Town/Bay) so if you want to see one in action before committing, join us Thursday, August 14th at Cross Engineering - come see what all the noise is about.   Mixer, MIXER! Step right up and host your very own...

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber in your community.

Dave Southwick