Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce Overview

Where Business Gets Done…

MissionPromote economic development in Sandy City and the surrounding areas

Provide programs and services that strengthen businesses

Represent the interests of free enterprise before state and local government and regulatory agencies.

Economic Development

• Increasing Profitability of Existing Businesses – Provide Programs and Services

• Attracting New Businesses – Quality of Life including Shopping, Entertainment and Schools

7 Core Benefits• Credibility

• Exposure

• Influence

• Connections

• Recognition

• Advantage

• Incentives

CredibilityEach Member of the Sandy Area

Chamber of Commerce has been approved by the Board of Directors as a reputable business and has undergone a background check by the Chamber.

Exposure• Events That Showcase Local Businesses

– Inaugural Gala– Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament– Titan Awards– Taste of Sandy– Women In Leadership Conference– Networking Meetings– South Valley Business to Business Expo

Exposure• Marketing

– Sponsorship Opportunities at Major Events– Newspaper Ads– Sandy Chamber Web Site– Sandy Chamber eNewsletter– iShopSandy.com (Coming Soon)– SkiSandy.com– Sandy Style Magazine– Commerce Report

Influence

• Government Affairs Committee

• City Council Meetings

• Meet The Candidates

• Lobbying During Legislative Session

• Building Relationships with Political Leaders

• Promote a Business-Friendly Environment

Connections

• Networking Meetings– Weekly Connect Marketing Luncheon– Weekly Connect Marketing Breakfast– Monthly Women In Business Luncheons– Annual Holiday Party– Ribbon Cuttings

Connections

• Community Events– Utah Jazz– Salt Lake Bees– Utah Grizzlies– Real Salt Lake– PGA Utah Section– Utah Long Drive Championship

Recognition

• Award Ceremonies– Business Excellence– Philanthropy– Volunteerism– Community Involvement– Chamber Involvement– Corporate Citizenship

Advantage

• Business Education– Shared Resources– Network Building– Marketing Strategies– Best Practices– Education– Success Strategies

Incentives

• Members Only Special Pricing– HUMANA Health Discounted Rates– Newspaper Advertising Discounts– Community Event Discounted Tickets– Business Services Discounts

Structure

The Chamber is a 501 (c) 6 Non-Profit

• Chamber Members– Board of Directors

• Committees• President/CEO

– Chamber Staff– Interns– Volunteers

Where Business Gets Done…