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Memo from President Duane O'Neill

This week I am yielding my column to Debi Green, Membership Consultant for the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership .  Membership in the Chamber offers a wealth of business opportunities to create new relationships and to contribute time for making our area a more attractive place to live and work.  The MetroJackson Chamber values every member and we are always available to support the vitality of our metro community.  If there is any way we as a Chamber can better serve our members, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Membership Consultant, Debi Green

MEMBERSHIP IN THE METROJACKSON CHAMBER – GOOD PEOPLE PROMOTING GOOD BUSINESS! 

The mission of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership is to promote business and community growth and development in the metro area for existing as well as prospective businesses.    The MetroJackson Chamber now boasts over 2,200 members representing more than 250,000 employees in the Metro Jackson area.  The Metro Chamber is made up of people just like you…people who realize that through the Chamber, they can accomplish collectively what no one can do individually.  

Funded by your membership investments, the MetroJackson Chamber works for a healthy economic climate of good jobs, capital creation and honest, efficient government.  A Chamber’s strength lies in the number and diversity of its membership, creating a pool of resources from which can be drawn ideas, energy and finances.  Chamber members are the most responsible, innovative and conscientious business and professional people in the Metro Jackson area that work together in helping us accomplish our mission, “One Community for Success!”

There is power in the partnership with the members of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership .   If you were to put a dollar figure on the publicity, referrals, business leads, political contacts, membership services, minority business development, economic development projects, education, leadership, etc., you will quickly discover that your membership investment is a valuable business decision.

Listed below is a brief listing of the many services that your Chamber provides.  Please visit our website, www.metrochamber.com to view more specific information on what the MetroJackson Chamber does for you and your community, as well as the many opportunities for volunteer service.

• The MetroJackson Chamber is the voice of your community.  It’s the central organization in which the business community can join with other organizations to promote projects that benefit the community as a whole
• Opportunity to have a Grand Opening/ribbon cutting for your new or expanded business
• Free Website listing and Hotlink to your website – our website is experiencing approximately 9,000+ hits per week!
• ChamberPlus – MetroJackson Chamber’s affinity program that now includes affordable health insurance for small business owners through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS; discounted savings on your office supplies through Office Products Plus, and F.A.R.S. Marketing, our newest affinity program that helps your business same time and money on check recovery
• Monthly Business After Hours
• Y.U.P.S. (Young Up and Coming Professionals in Society) A meaningful networking organization of dedicated, talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-40 in the Metro area.
• Metro Referral Exchange – Leads Group network meetings with non-competitive businesses allowing you to receive exclusive referrals to new clients
• Invitation to Special Events throughout the year – Annual Golf Tournament, C.A.R.E. Awards luncheon, Metro Teacher Recognition, Prospecting in the P.M., plus many more!
• Congressional Action, Local & State Government, Transportation and Regional Cooperation

Thank you for YOUR investment and your continued support in helping us make this One Community for Success.  If you know of a business that has not yet made an investment with us, please contact Debi Green, Membership Consultant for the MetroJackson Chamber today.  Additionally, please be on the lookout for details regarding the 2005 Membership Campaign!!!!

Special Thanks for a Successful 2006Membership Campaign (Mission Possible)!!!