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ST. CLOUD GREATER OSCEOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESwww.StCloudFlChamber.com
YOUR CONNECTION TO GROWTH AND SUCCESS!
Your Connection to Growth and Success!Your Connection to Growth and Success!
Politics in the BarnPolitics in the Barn
Quarterly LuncheonQuarterly Luncheon
Zombie GolfZombie Golf
Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting4th July Lakefront Celebration4th July Lakefront Celebration
Madelyn M. LongMembership/Business Development, Director
Betty MedemaInformationCoordinator
Leigh Anne AlbertiniAccounting Manager
How We Support You & Who We Are Page 2
Committees Page 6
Networking & Education
Member Bene�ts / Guests & Referrals
Page 4
Page 3
Chamber Annual Events
Organization Chart
Page 5
Mission Statement:
Phone: 407-892-3671Fax: 407-892-5289www.StCloudFlChamber.com
1200 New York AvenueSt. Cloud, FL 34769
www.facebook.com/StCloudChamberof CommerceKari WhaleyPresident / CEO
Traci SheaEvents/AdminCoordinator
Table of Contents
1. Voice Of �e Business CommunityWe represent businesses in City, County, East Orlando and Lake Nona regions
2. Advocate For Economic Development And Smart GrowthWe work with the City, County and School Districts
3. Builder Of Relationships & NetworkingWe operate one-on-one with businesses and organizations
4. Destination Shopping For Marketing And Advertising NeedsWe o�er marketing tools in-house and through business members
5. Your Tools To Make Businesses More E�cient And Pro�tableWe organize educational seminars and guest speakers
6. Supporter Of Education �roughout �e Whole CommunityWe provide scholarships and support Young Professionals, tomorrow’s leaders and businesses
Who We Are
Business-to-Business discountsMember discounts for community events
& free ribbon cuttingYour listing in the St. Cloud Community Guide
& Business Directory63 percent of the public trust chamber members
over non-members US Chamber surveyValuable opportunities to meet & partner
with other business ownersWeekly newsletter with information about
local government & development that impact you
[email protected] 407-892-36712
What’s In It For You
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Member Bene�ts
Government advocacy
Monthly Business After Hours
Business displays in our Information CenterVisit each Leads Group twice a year
Ribbon Cuttings/Groundbreakingand Grand Openings
Membership plaque
Business awards recognition
Low and no-cost marketingin our Community Guide and City Map
Notary Service – FREE
Business referrals
Website Advertising
Board Room - FREE use as available
Social Media
Scholarship Education Counselingand Program - FREE
Free Business Tutoring (SBDC)
Over 100 member discounts
“Insider” e-Newsletter Weekly with Advertising Opportunities
Gift Bag Promotions
Member Address List
Business Sponsor/Partnership ProgramLeadership Opportunities
FREE listing in Community Buyers’ Guide
Tax deductible chamber dues
Free listing on websitewww.StCloudFLChamber.comBanners, Ads & Video Marketing Opportunities
Join the Ambassador ranks
Our Member Referral Program makes our Chamber StrongCredits = Fiscal Year October - September
Refer 3 members within the year - receive a $100 credit, andrecognition in �e Insider Newsletter.
Refer 5 members within the year - receive up to $279 credit and recongnitionin �e Insider Newsletter.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES!
Chamber members can invite their friends and colleaugues to attend one chamberactivity as their guest.
Chamber Member Referral Program
[email protected] 407-892-3671
Networking and Education
Connection Concepts 3rd Friday, Noon
Business After Hours
Quarterly Luncheons
Ribbon Cutting
Elected O�cials Reception
Economic Forum
3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
2nd �ursday Feb. • May • Aug. • Nov.
Seminar Series Lunch & Learn Oct - May Last �ursday Noon - 1 p.m.
As Scheduled
As Scheduled Every Other Year
As Scheduled in Feb.
Women to Women Connection
Co�ee Club Nona
4th Tuesday Noon
2nd & 4th �ursdays, 8:30 a.m.
UF Research Center
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING INFORMATION
Free resources open to the public by appointment Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., areavailable at the St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Internet Usage (Chamber.Member) • Start-Up Businesses MaterialDeveloping a Business Plan • Business Reference Material Library
UCF Small Business Development Consultant, o�ers no-cost one-on-one businessconsulting every �ursday by appointment.
Adult and Student Scholarship Program provides �nancial support to eligible adultsand students who are seeking to gain or improve career skills that will improve their earnings and job opportunities.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
LEADS GROUPS
Weekly - Wednesday, 12:00 NoonTwice A Month - 1st & 3rd Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Monthly - 1st �ursday, Noon
Young Professionals < 40 yrs 1st �ursday 5:30 p.m. - Reprise Brewery
Businesses team up for one hour with other non-competing businesses toassist one another in generating new business leads and opportunities.
Groups charge a small fee or chamber members can attend each group twice a year at no charge.
[email protected] 407-892-36714
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St. Cloud Life – A Community & Business Extravaganza – First Saturday in March St. Cloud’s largest trade show features all businesses, agriculture and attractions including live entertainment, Beer & Wine Fest, Kids’ Workshop and Taste of St. Clouds Finest Foods.
Zombie Night Golf – Friday before Halloween October Golfers play at night with a glow ball, swinging toward a lit �ag, keeping carts out of the water or the woods. It is more than a challenge - it’s also great fun. �ere’s no needto take lessons prior to this evening on the links. Play six holes and then pull intothe Club House to swap stories, music, or just enjoy hors d’oeuvres, grave yard auctionand good fellowship. �is event is open to everyone.
Annual Golf Classic – Second Friday in April�e annual golf tournament is one of the largest and the oldest in Osceola County.�is is a major networking and socializing event that attracts decision makers inbusiness and government.
Christmas Parade – First Saturday in DecemberA St. Cloud tradition that highlights our Holiday Season with �oats, fun, friendship,frivolity and festivities. �e parade boasts over 100 participants of bands, civic organizations.school and youth groups, churches and businesses. Of course, everyone waits with highanticipation for the arrival of Santa to conclude the end of the festivities!
Chamber Annual Events
Annual Awards Banquet – SeptemberJoin others for a fun-�lled themed evening of great entertainment and �ne dining. It includes awards recognition ceremony applauding those chamber members, businesses and communityleaders, who have distinguished themselves through commitment, dedication, leadership andachievement.
4th of July – Lakefront CelebrationAn old-fashioned 4th of July Celebration with plenty of good food, crafts, and entertainment; fun and games for the entire family. Topping the evening o� is the best �reworks show in Osceola County!
[email protected] 407-892-3671
[email protected] 407-892-36716
Ambassador – Meets second Tuesday, Noon�e welcoming arm of the Chamber, visiting new members with a welcome bag,explaning the Chamber activites, answering questions and providing a warm human face that becomes a contact at future events. Ambassadors attend Chamber events:Ribbon Cuttings, BAHs, Quarterly Luncheons, Golf Tournaments, and Special Events.
Economic Development – Meets last Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.�is group takes positions on issues and communicates those positions, as well as, staysabreast of growth issues that impact the community. Engages elected o�cials in issuesthat impact our community.
Education – Meets �rst Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.Works towards bridging partnerships between local businesses and educational needsand opportunities at all levels within our community.
Partnership – Meets as neededSeeks select local businesses to partner with the Chamber to help promote eventsand activites aimed at fostering economic development, business prosperity, governmentalactions, and community development. Partnership levels range from Bronze Partner to Trustee in exchange for many valuable bene�ts depending on the level of �nancial investment.
Small Business Support – Meets last Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.Identi�es and matches small business needs with resources and provide servicesappropriate to new and existing businesses. Plan Seminar Series Lunch & Learn.
Marketing – Meets second Wednesday, 8:00 a.mDevelops, evaluates and implements marketing opportunities for the Chamber and itsmembers.
Coordinates membership development, bene�ts and services.Membership – Meets third Tuesday, Noon
Committees - Visit or Join One!
[email protected] 407-892-3671
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• Leads Board of Directors
• Chairs Executive C
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• Chair-Elect
• 1st Vice Chair
• Treasurer• Vice C
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• Hires Staff
• Responsible for
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• Accounting Manager
• Events Manager
• Mem
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ation Coordinator
• Events/Admin C
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• Advertising for Com
munity Events
• Grants
• Press Releases• Publications• Logo
• Protect and Prom
ote Vital Link to Heritage
• Visits New
Mem
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hamber
Functions
• Contacts inactive/
dropped mem
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• Business Issues• Transportation• Legislative Issues• CRA• Econom
ic Database• Taxes & Fees• Politics in the Barn• Candidates Forum• G
rowth Managem
ent• Land Developm
ent Code• Transportation
• General M
embership
• Ribbon Cutting• Business After Hours• M
ember List
• Ambassador
• Retention• New M
ember Receptions
• Quarterly Luncheons
• Quarterly Award Selection • Reviews Financial
Statements
• Approves Budget• Financial Recom
mendations
• Partner Benefits & Advantages• Partnership G
rowth
• Scholarship Counselor• Cham
ber Adult Scholarship• Business Sem
inars
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Marketing
Agri-Business
Econom
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Mem
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Volunteers
PartnershipE
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• Seminar Series
• Resources for new & Existing Businesses
Small Business Support
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