JULY/AUGUST ACTION REPORT

Business After Hours & New Member Orientation

Thursday, August 26
Irish Cultural Centre of New England, Canton

New Member Orientation : 4pm-5pm. The Member Orientation gives new members, prospective members, and new employees of existing member companies an opportunity to network and explore the many programs and services available to Metro South Chamber Members.
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Business After Hours : 5:30pm-7:30pm. The event, held on the pristine 48 acre campus will feature Traditional Irish music and food and networking opportunities. There will also be beer tastings by Blue Hills Brewery.
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Metro South Chamber Season Ticket

Registering for events has never been easier.  Become a Season Ticket holder for Metro South's most informative and innovative programs and events. The season ticket includes all Good Morning Metro South Programs, Business After Hours, Annual Legislative Luncheon, ATHENA Award Breakfast, Small Business Awards Luncheon, and a ticket to the Taste of Metro South.

Only $270 for one seat, or $1080 for 4 seats.  Download the flyer and fax back to 508.587.1340, mail back to the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton, or call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231 for more information.

Advertise in the 2011 Book for Business

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to publish the 2011 Book for Business, a four-color publication that includes a complete membership directory and guide to the Metro South region, including town profiles, legislative information, a map of the region, and information on industrial parks, education, health care facilities and recreation.

The Chamber publishes 5,000 copies of the Book for Business distributes them to all chamber members, real estate offices, town offices, colleges, hotels and families interested in relocating to the Metro South region.  Last year, 4,000 books were mailed to area businesses
           
The Chamber invites your business to advertise in the 2011 Book for Business.Reply by Monday, August 2, 2010 to secure current advertising rates. Don't have the time or the funds to create an ad?  Our talented designer will create an ad for you free of charge.  Should you have additional questions, please call Alison van Dam at 508-586-0500 ext. 222.

Upcoming Chamber Meetings & Workshops

August 10, 5:30 pm: Business After Hours
Enjoy networking opportunities at Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Brockton
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August 26, 4:00 pm: New Member Orientation and Business After Hours
Learn more about the Chamber, network, and enjoy food and music at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton
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September 14, 9:00 am: Referral Marketing System Workshop
Learn about how to make referrals happen intentionally and systematically, and about the importance of referrals and marketing
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September 15, 8:30 am: Marketing Strategies Using Social Media
Attend this workshop for a basic overview of SEOs and social networking (Facebook, LinedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Myspace), Blogs and E-newsletters.
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September 22, 7:30 am: Good Morning Metro South
Featuring Candidate for Governor, Charlie Baker.
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Ssocial networking site, exclusively for chamber members:
http://mymetrosouthchamber.ning.com/

• Post a profile photo and associate names and faces of Chamber members. • Post your own photos • Create and upload a video highlighting your company. • Post your own events and RSVP to other events. • Participate in the Chat Room • Post a blog about an important issue or question. • Send private messages directly “Friend” colleagues. • Network while still at the office.

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