2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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1 GUIDE TO MEMBERSHIP

2 INTRODUCTION DEAR FUTURE CHAMBER MEMBER, The Jenks Chamber of Commerce takes the success of your business very seriously. We work to ensure a solid return on your investment. As you review this packet, you'll find a variety of ways the Jenks Chamber can help your business grow and succeed. We're certain you'll see the value we provide both in helping build your business and in building a stronger, more prosperous community. Should you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to any of our staff, board of directors or volunteers. Of course, you can always find us online at jenkschamber.com and on Facebook. The mission of the Jenks Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Jenks community. Thank you for investing in our community. We look forward to working with you. All the best, Josh Driskell, IOM President/CEO Jenks Chamber of Commerce 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 Chair Mark Tedford Tedford Insurance Treasurer Gina Lambillotte BancFirst Craig Bowman Farmers Insurance Russ Hester Tulsa Technology Center Andy Langston Muscogee (Creek) Nation Casinos Chair-Elect Heather Turner Anthem Road Academy Ken Hargrove Hargrove-Marker Funeral and Cremation Service JayCee Kerns LD Kerns Contractors Rob Loeber Jenks Public Schools Past Chair Cindy Brown TTCU Federal Credit Union Greg Helms GS Helms + Associates Sarah Koehling Speech and Beyond Chris Shrout City of Jenks

3 WHY JOIN? ABOUT THE CHAMBER BUILD YOUR BRAND The Chamber offers numerous opportunities to enhance your visibility: Marketing opportunities Online Directory listings Listing in 10,000 copies of Discover Jenks Magazine (and more online!) Free Community Calendar Grand openings, groundbreakings and ribbon cutting ceremonies Literature distribution at The Hive New Resident Lists New Resident Packets Membership Labels ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS The Chamber can help your business succeed by providing opportunities for you and your employees to connect with other business leaders, enhance your skills, engage with the community, and interact with elected officials. s Educational seminars s Weekly Briefing newsletter Small Business Success Stories Digital Media Workshops Small Business at City Hall Instant Connections HELP TO GROW JENKS The Chamber plays an active role in helping shape the face and future of Jenks through leadership and advocacy at all levels of government. EXPAND YOUR REACH The Chamber s communications channels reached more than one million tourists, locals, business leaders and curious onlookers last year.

4 INVESTING IN THE CHAMBER ADVOCATE CONNECT INFORM & EDUCATE VISIBILITY CREDIBILITY The Chamber represents the united voice of the Jenks business community. We advocate for businesses at the local and state level to develop and promote strong public policy that ensures future economic growth for Jenks businesses, employees and families. The Jenks Chamber works to connect your business to the customers and clients you need to be successful. Grow your business by building meaningful relationships and let us help you make connections with the right people. Your next great opportunity may be just one introduction away. Through the Jenks Chamber s programs, publications and platforms, our members are offered opportunities for professional development, information from government and civic leaders, and the ability to learn best industry practices. The Jenks Chamber s communications channels reach over one million individuals each year - online, in-person and in print. The Chamber is the perfect vehicle to drive business to your company. Deliver your message to a large audience spanning a wide variety of industries. According to a national study, by being a member of a local chamber of commerce, customers are 49 percent more likely to think favorably of a business and 80 percent more likely to purchase goods or services from the company. Source: The Schapiro Group

5 YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS ALWAYS AT WORK FOR YOU The Chamber promotes your business via our website, social media and Discover Jenks magazine. ADVERTISING Not only does our advertising help attract new customers, we re always referring people to member businesses. LEADS MORE WAYS TO PLUG IN TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES The Jenks Chamber is always working to build a better, stronger Jenks. GROWTH We re everywhere you can t be and we let you know what s happening. Can t make a meeting? We re there! STAYING INFORMED NO TIME TO ATTEND? We re not simply a meet and greet chamber. We re a chamber helping tackle tough issues that affect your business. We have several ways you can get involved at the ground level and help us make a difference. Check out these opportunities: JENKS CHAMBER AMBASSADORS WOMEN IN BUSINESS STEERING COMMITTEE EMERGE STEERING COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TASK FORCE DOWNTOWN JENKS ADVISORY COUNCIL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE An ambassador is a goodwill representative giving his/her time and energies to represent and inform others (members and non-members) of the opportunities and events offered by membership in the Chamber. Women in Business programming provides networking, educational and informational opportunities for attendees. These events bring in women from the area to hear speakers, network and learn from one another. EMERGE is a Chamber initiative that gathers a diverse network of young professionals and next-level talent together for quarterly events with the goal of moving Jenks forward. The Government Affairs Task Force tackles legislative issues in addition to providing informational sessions to attendees ranging from criminal justice reform to education. The Advisory Council brings together business owners in downtown Jenks to discuss issues unique to the area in addition to discussing ways to better enhance downtown Jenks. The Programs Committee evaluates all of the chamber s programming efforts including festivals, business trainings and more. The committee works to ensure the success of the programs through the year.

6 THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT MEMBERSHIP COST Elected officials, nonprofits and artists Company with 1-5 employees Company with 6-10 employees Company with employees Company with more 21 or more employees Utilities, banks, government entities BENEFITS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP Access to dozens of educational and networking events each year Access to Member-to-Member discounts Free event listing at jenkschamber.com Opportunity to sponsor Chamber events Opportunity to advertise in Discover Jenks Pro-business and pro-jenks advocacy at all levels of government New member and renewing member recognition at chamber luncheons Share your business news via our digital outlets Update your business profile at jenkschamber.com Free ways to advertise your business Ability to host Chamber events at your business New resident lists monthly Include your company s material in new resident packets Ability to promotions to other Chamber members Invitations to special and Chamber events $125 $271 $379 $481 $682 $1,168 KICKSTART YOUR MEMBERSHIP READY TO JOIN? START HERE: Schedule a ribbon cutting Join us for a monthly luncheon - first one is free! Attend a new member reception Pick up your door membership cling Film a Member Monday video with Chamber staff to be posted on our Facebook page Plug into one of our committees Check out our community calendar for programs that meet your interests Review sponsorship opportunities Become a Chamber Champion Add any employees from your business to our list so they can also receive updates Display literature at the Hive Place your literature or branded items in new resident bags Sign up for Leadership Jenks Participate in various community events (Trickor-Treat Main Street, Lights On!) and get a free booth for your business JENKSCHAMBER.COM/BECOME

7 JANUARY Inaugural Banquet APRIL Elected Officials Reception Small Business Success Luncheon JULY FEBRUARY Small Business Success Luncheon Women in Business MAY Leadership Jenks Graduation Food Truck Festival Small Business at City Hall Instant Connections Women in Business AUGUST PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE MARCH New Member Reception Digital Media Workshop Instant Connections EMERGE JUNE Chamber Open Golf Tournament Digital Media Workshop EMERGE SEPTEMBER Jenks America Freedom Fest Small Business Success Luncheon OCTOBER Trick-or-Treat Main Street Small Business Success Luncheon Digital Media Workshop Instant Connections Women in Business NOVEMBER Lights On! Digital Media Workshop Women in Business New Member Reception Small Business at City Hall EMERGE DECEMBER Instant Connections EMERGE Find more events, committee and task force meetings, receptions and ribbon cuttings at jenkschamber.com, on Facebook and in the Weekly Briefing newsletter.

8 UTILIZE THE TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESSFUL EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS CHAMBER STAFF Josh Driskell, IOM President/CEO Ashleigh Rauner Director of Communications Angie Rains Director of Business Development jenkschamber.com 115 S. First St. P.O. Box 902 Jenks, Okla