825 W. First North Street P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN (423) * (423) fax.

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1 The mission of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce is to create, nurture and expand diverse economic growth, and be an advocate for business in Hamblen county and the Lakeway region. 825 W. First North Street P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN (423) * (423) fax

2 Chairman s Welcome.3 Business Plan 4 Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up Sheet.7 Marketing Opportunities. 8 Marketing Opportunities Sign Up Sheet..15 Veronica Roni Snyder, Career Professionals, Inc, Chairman of the Board Pete Barile, Daniel Paul Chairs, Chairman-Elect Randy DeBord, McFarland Pharmacy & Apothecary, Immediate Past Chair Joe Swann, CPA, Purkey, Carter, Compton, Swann & Carter, PLLC, Treasurer Marshall J. Ramsey, President Debra F. Williams, General Manager Anne G. Ross, Director of Tourism Pat Seaver, Director of Sales & Marketing Jodi Barnard, Business Development Specialist Rogie Bebber, Customer Service Specialist 2

3 January, 2014 Dear Chamber Members, It is with enthusiasm that we present the 2014 Business Plan along with opportunities for you to get involved in Chamber activities. The Chamber is a great way to participate in the continued development of our community while also marketing your business. As you know, the Chamber is a volunteer organization that relies on your efforts to help us achieve our goals in industrial and retail development, membership investment, tourism, transportation, and networking opportunities. Chamber volunteers have contributed countless hours to projects designed to enhance our entire community. It is because of these efforts that manufacturers choose to locate here and provide jobs. It is through these efforts that retailers see benefit in opening stores in our city. And, it is through these efforts that we ensure that our community has an educated, trained, and qualified workforce ready to fill the jobs that these businesses provide. The Chamber consists of businesses of all sizes and it takes all of us working together to plant the seeds of progress that will help our community continue to grow and thrive over the next several years. We have a lot to be proud of in Morristown and we are blessed to have so many people willing to volunteer their time, energy and resources for the betterment of our city. By continuing to work together, we will accomplish great things. Thank you for your willingness to get involved and I look forward to working with each of you this year! Warm Regards, Roni Snyder 3

4 Vice-Chair: Jody Wigington, Morristown Utility System/FiberNet Finance Committee Purpose: Oversee the financial affairs of the Chamber Volunteer Opportunities: Members are appointed by the Treasurer Strategic Planning Committee Purpose: Review the operations of the Chamber organization to ensure efficiency and quality in all areas of the internal operations and external program development. Volunteer Opportunities: Members appointed by Chairman of the Board Personnel Committee Purpose: Provide resources and systems for professional staff development, performance review, compensation, and succession planning. Volunteer Opportunities: Members are appointed by Chairman of the Board Leadership Morristown Committee Purpose: Identify individuals who have been put in positions of leadership or who have the potential to become community leaders and provide them with the contacts, training and encouragement to achieve and excel in leadership roles. Volunteer Opportunities: (Committee): Open to graduates of Leadership Morristown or other community Leadership programs. (Candidates): Open to all interested members. Timeframe: Committee Meets April August to plan program. Participants Program begins in August and runs through early December. Legislative Relations Committee Vice-Chair: Pete Barile, Daniel Paul Chairs Purpose: Maintain open dialogue with local, state, and federal elected officials to express the views and concerns of the Chamber and to make Chamber members aware of and keep them informed about legislative issues affecting the business community. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meets on irregular basis throughout the year as needed. 4

5 Transportation Committee Purpose: Study transportation needs of the community and ensure the completion of projects to meet those needs. The committee will also study the road infrastructure accessing the community s healthcare complexes to plan and promote improvements. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Committee meets on irregular basis throughout the year as needed. Vice-Chair: Janet Hofer, The Girls & Me Boutique Investor Development Committee Purpose: Support the chamber's mission to be an advocate for business by identifying and providing value as defined by our investors (members). Support advancement in marketing methods and technologies to aid in new investor development and current investor retention. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meets on irregular basis throughout the year as needed. Ambassador s Club Purpose: Raise awareness of the Chamber among the membership and the community through various networking opportunities and promotional programs and to maintain open lines of communication between the Chamber and its members. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month Special Events Committees Purpose: Plan, solicit funding and carry out events and programs that will recognize the contributions and achievements of member businesses, provide opportunities for members to showcase their products or services or provide exceptional networking opportunities for members and their employees. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: See ( ) following each committee Small Business Awards of Excellence Committee (meets February May) Business Showcase Committee (meets March September) Golf Tournament Committee (meets May October) Annual Meeting Committee (meets July January) 5

6 Vice-Chair: Jim Sexton, MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc. Industrial Marketing Committee Purpose: Assist in marketing the Morristown Area as a premier location for new industry, while working to assist in the retention and expansion of the current industrial base, in conjunction with the Industrial Development Board, the area s local governments, and our Economic Development Strategic Partners. Volunteer Opportunities: Members appointed by Chairman of the Board Timeframe: Meets on irregular basis throughout the year as needed. Industrial Services Committee Purpose: Support existing industry by serving as a liaison between industry and those organizations and institutions that provide support and services to industry, and recognize industry for the contribution they make through investment and job creation. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meetings begin in April and run through November for the various task -forces of the committee. Retail Development Committee Purpose: Enhance economic opportunities for retail, service and commercial development through increased recruiting efforts in order to provide jobs and diversify the community s economic base. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meets on irregular basis throughout the year as needed. Tourism Development Committee Purpose: Work with Morristown, Hamblen County and the State of Tennessee to collaboratively identify positive objectives for the creation, nurturing and development of tourism as a sustainable growth industry in Hamblen County and promote the utilization, maintenance and expansion of the area s lakes, parks and recreational facilities as an economic resource for the community. Volunteer Opportunities: Open to all interested members Timeframe: Meets monthly or as needed Vice Chair: Leah Taylor, Jefferson Federal Bank The Chamber is involved with other community organizations to work on projects such as Workforce Development, Community Appearance, Downtown Revitalization (Crossroads Downtown Partnership) and the Community Profile. Member participation in these areas is coordinated through this division. If you are interested in any of these projects, please check the appropriate space on page 7. 6

7 After reviewing the 2014 Business Plan we hope you have found one or more committees on which you would like to serve. Please indicate your choices below and return this page to us. Once we receive your form, your name will be added to the committee roster of your choice and you will be notified about the meeting schedule for your committee. Organizational Development Division Leadership Morristown Participant Leadership Morristown Planning Quality Business Climate Division Legislative Relations Committee Transportation Committee Economic Development Division Tourism Development Committee Retail Development Committee Industrial Services Committee Industrial Appreciation Task Force Made in Morristown Task Force Investor Relations Division Investor Development Committee Ambassador s Club Special Events Committees Small Business Awards Business Showcase Golf Tournament Annual Meeting Committee Strategic Partner Areas of Interest Workforce Development Community Appearance Crossroads Downtown Partnership Community Profile Name Company Phone Fax address Please fax to or manager@morristownchamber.com Or mail them to Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN

8 Membership Breakfast $300 (plus cost of food) 8 Available Business After Hours $300 (plus cost of food) 4 Available Invitation with logo will be published in the Morristimes E- Newsletter blasts with company logo sent to the entire membership RSVPs will be taken and nametags will be distributed at the event (estimated people will attend) Sponsors receive a minute time frame during the event to promote their business to the attendees A listing of all attendees can be provided to your business for optional follow-up business contact. Before the event, the Chamber staff will help you determine room set up and provide you with a list of Chamber members who have expressed an interest in catering these events. The Chamber will also supply a sound system, nametags and registration assistance during the event. 8

9 Event Sponsor $750 3 Available Your name and/or logo on: Event Signage Invitations s sent to membership (3-5 times; members) Program Tent card on table Promotional Posters Onstage thank you and introduction from committee chairman Special nametag for company representatives identifying sponsors Media Exposure in Citizen Tribune & Morristimes E-newsletter 2 complimentary tickets to the event Award Sponsors $200 Your name and/or logo on Event Signage Program Tent Card on table Media Exposure & photo with award recipient in Citizen Tribune & Morristimes E-newsletter Special nametag designating sponsorship Onstage recognition One complimentary ticket to the event 6 Available 9

10 Title Sponsor $3,000 (plus cost of player gift) 1 available The annual Chamber Golf Tournament is a premier tournament in the area and major networking event for Chamber members. The Title Sponsor will receive the following benefits: Name and logo listed/announced on all tournament promotional materials, advertising, PSA s and on registration form Exclusive right to provide player gift with sponsor name and/or logo to all players and have company representative on site to present the gift to the golfers. Headlined in pre-tournament ads in the Citizen Tribune Headlined in post-tournament Thank You ad in the Citizen Tribune Two exclusive banners displayed at the Tournament Free registration fee for two teams (8 players) Business Name announced periodically throughout the tournament Recognition in the Chamber E-Newsletter, Morristimes prior to and after the tournament. Lunch Sponsor $1,500 1 available Name listed on tournament promotional materials and on registration form Name included in pre-tournament ads and post tournament thank you ad in Citizen Tribune Name and logo listed on banner displayed at the Luncheon Area Free registration fee for two (2) golfers Recognition in the Chamber E-Newsletter, Morristimes prior to and after the tournament Name announced during pre-tournament activities Flight Sponsor $1,000 4 available Name listed on tournament promotional materials and on registration form Name included in pre-tournament ads and thank you ad in Citizen Tribune Name and logo listed on banner displayed at the Luncheon Area Recognition in the Chamber E-Newsletter, Morristimes prior to and after the tournament Free registration fee for two (2) golfers 10

11 Contest Sponsor $500 1 available Name listed in tournament promotional materials and on registration form Name included in Thank You ad in Citizen Tribune Sign displayed at contest area. Name announced during pre-tournament activities Recognition in the Chamber E-Newsletter Morristimes prior to and after the tournament Beverage/Snack Cart Sponsor $500 2 available Sign to be placed on Beverage Cart during the tournament Business name listed in Thank You ad in Citizen Tribune Name included in pre-tournament Morristimes E-Newsletters and the postevent Morristimes Option of having company representative drive cart Hole Sponsor $ available Business sign placed on Tee Box Discounted entry fee for 1 participating golfer Business name listed in Thank You ad in Citizen Tribune Name listed in post-event Morristimes E-Newsletter Event Sponsor $500 3 Available Logo on invitation, banners, Chamber s website, reminder . Onstage thank you and introduction from committee chairman. Opportunity to address attendees. Recognition in press releases Recognition in Chamber e-newsletter, Morristimes 11

12 Presenting Sponsor $2,000 1 available For your sponsorship your business will receive: Expanded booth space at the entrance to display company information and promotional items Company name and/or logo included in all media and Chamber advertising of the Expo 2 company banners displayed at the event Company name/logo included in the exhibitor registration packets 15 complimentary admission tickets to the Expo to be used at sponsor s discretion Hospitality Sponsor $1,500 1 available For your sponsorship your business will receive: A centrally located and expanded booth space Inclusion on media and Chamber advertising of the Expo Logo or name printed on a sign outside the Hospitality Room location Opportunity for company representatives to network with the exhibitors in the hospitality suite 8 complimentary admission tickets to the Expo to be used at sponsor s discretion Event Sponsor $ available For your sponsorship your business will receive: Complimentary booth space Inclusion on media and Chamber advertising of the Expo Inclusion in exhibitor registration packets 4 complimentary admission tickets to the Expo to be used at sponsor s discretion 12

13 Major Sponsor $ Available Your name and/or logo in color on Event Signage and Program Exclusive invitation for 2 company representatives Recognition during the remarks Special sponsor nametags for company representatives Picture will be taken with one of the recognized industries for publication in the Citizen Tribune Recognition in the Morristimes e-newsletter Corporate Sponsor $ Available Your name on Event Signage and Program Recognition during remarks Exclusive invitation for one company representative Special nametag for company representatives identifying him/her as a sponsor Recognition in the Morristimes e-newsletter 13

14 The Chamber is seeking local businesses to provide coupons, door prizes, discounts or special offers to visitors who come to our community for events. We provide packets of information about local businesses to groups associated with horse shows, fishing tournaments, sporting events, car shows and other events. If you would like to entice these visitors to spend their travel dollars in your store, contact the tourism director at or Ho Ho Hamblen is part of the Chamber s ongoing Buy Local/Shop Chamber Campaign, held during November and December to encourage shopping locally during the holidays. It provides participating member businesses with an opportunity to use the Chamber to help them promote products, services, specials and discounts to other members and to the community at large. The Campaign utilizes newspaper, radio, social media and the Chamber website to direct shoppers to member businesses who agree to offer discounts and feature specials during the promotion. If you are interested in more information, check the box on page 15 or contact Pat Seaver, or membership@morristownchamber.com. The Chamber s Lunch & Learn Program is held on the 3rd Monday of each month, February November. We invite member businesses to present minute programs on a topic of which they have expertise. These topics should be of interest to the general membership or to a specific segment of the membership. They are not designed to be a sales pitch for the presenting business, but should be educational and informative. The programs are held in the Board Room of the Chamber and the Chamber provides lunch. Cost to attend Lunch & Learn is $15 per person. Attendance is limited to 40. If your company would be interested in presenting a Lunch & Learn Program, please check the box on page 15 and include the topic you wish to present. For more information, contact Debra Williams, or manager@morristownchamber.com. 14

15 Membership Breakfasts (8 Available) $300 plus cost of food Business After Hours (4 Available) $300 plus cost of food Small Business Awards Event Sponsor (3 available) - $750 Award Sponsors (6 available) - $200 Business Showcase Presenting Sponsor (1 available) - $2,000 Hospitality Sponsor (1 available) - $1,500 Event Sponsor (10 available) - $300 Industrial Appreciation Event Major Sponsor (12 available) - $450 Corporate Sponsor (20 available) - $225 Golf Tournament Title Sponsor (1 available) - $3,000 Lunch Sponsor (1 available) - $1,500 Flight Sponsor (4 available) - $1,000 Contest (1 available) - $500 Beverage/Snack Cart (2 available) - $500 Hole Sponsor (36 available) - $250 Tourism Program Sponsorships Tourism Appreciation (3 available) - $500 Other Opportunities Tourism Traffic Ho Ho Hamblen Lunch & Learn Suggested topic: Name Company Phone Fax address Please fax to or manager@morristownchamber.com Or mail them to Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 9 Morristown, TN

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