Four Things to Click On

Dear Friend, Get Your Finger Ready On the average, I attend about 12-15 meetings a month. I go as the representative and voice of the members of the Chamber of Commerce. These meetings concern zoning issues, Brownsfield clean-ups, community actions, legislative discussions, business development, water quality, healthy citizen strategies and scarecrow contests. We discuss branding ideas, rest areas, mentoring, fountain restorations, vandalism, walking routes and Civil War re-enactments. We chat about Enosburg, Swanton, Richford, Georgia, Fairfax, Fairfield, Berkshire, Bakersfield, Franklin, Montgomery, Sheldon, Fletcher, Highgate and Clemson.   I go willingly, it's what I do, it's my job.

This is What I've Heard (lately) 1. The physical and mental health of your employees is good for your business or organization. Studies show the clear health and economic benefits of a worksite wellness program: decreased absenteeism and employee turnover, lower health care costs, and savings on downtime and temporary help needed due to illness.   But in order for these people to serve you best, you have to take a few minutes to complete their Worksite Wellness Survey. Click #1   2. People have funding available to train your employees. They want to use these moneys in Franklin County.    But in order for these people to address the training and education needs of your incumbent and potential employees, they need you to tell them what you need. Click #2   3. I have just met with a new resource to our area. He is a consultant with Google Business Pages and is in our town to help you promote your business through the most widely visited mapping system in the world.    But in order for you to take advantage of this opportunity, you have to take time to work on your business - next Thursday, Oct 30, 3:30 - 5:00, and, oh yes, you have to sign up. Click #3   Help Reach Others The success of the Chamber is based on memberships, we are a volunteer, not-for-profit organization. Share your experiences with others, let them know how the Chamber has helped your business or organization. Share a story with them and encourage them to meet with us today. We are here to help.   Final Click If you received this email from a friend, join our Chamber Chat List today. Click #4   Did You Know? In 1923, a real estate development company called Hollywood Land erected a giant sign on a nearby cliff to promote their fine properties. The land deal was a bust and the sign fell into disrepair - the letters LAND having fallen off. The neighbors wanted to tear down the eyesore but the local Chamber of Commerce stepped in, refurbished the sign to help promote the local economy creating the most recognized (and most visited) town sign in history.

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

Dave Southwick