HAPPY NEW YEAR! Nola Nola Newman, President Berea Chamber of Commerce. Board of Directors Retreat Thursday, January 15, 2015

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1 Worki ng Toge ther for a Be tter B e r e a January 2015 Newsletter Tickets Available for State of the City Address Chamber Coffee Sponsored & Hosted by Village Trough Berea Magazine Advertising Opportunities Sponsorship Packages New for 2015 Ribbon Cutting at Realty World Join a Committee HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2015! Where did 2014 go? Time sure passes fast! With the start of a new year, we start thinking of those things called New Year s Resolutions! You know those things that we can do to improve our personal lives and/or our businesses, things that enhance our quality of life. In 2015, I would like to encourage all of our Chamber members, new and old alike, to get involved with our Berea Chamber of Commerce. We need you! Each one brings a unique quality to the table. During my years of being a Chamber member, I have made wonderful friends, met lots of other business owners and learned a lot about our beautiful Berea. Come join me in 2015 and see for yourself! Please help me welcome our newest board members: Steve Carter, Tina Marcum, Heather Resor, and George Wyatt. I look forward to serving with you in Feel free to contact me anytime at nolanewman@windstream.net. A special Thank You goes out to all our volunteers and sponsors of our 2014 events. You are awesome! The mission of the Berea Chamber of Commerce is with integrity, to promote prosperity and enhance the quality of life by: supporting current businesses; encouraging new business development; enhancing communication and collaboration and promoting Berea as a place to live and work. I have lived in Berea for 32 years. The first 10 years, I worked in Lexington...left home before dark and came home after dark. It wasn t until I came home to Berea to work did I realize what a beautiful little town we live in called Berea. So proud to call Berea home! I want to personally invite you to come join the Berea Chamber of Commerce in 2015! Information Services: Sincerely, Nola Nola Newman, President Berea Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Retreat Thursday, January 15, 2015 Relocation Packets 3 Member Services 4 Miscellaneous 12 Info. Materials 8 Member Referrals 28* (*Also see web directory count) Tourism Referrals 2 Chamber Event Inquiries 33 Website Hits 640 Pageviews: Events Calendar 127 *Member Directory 56 Newcomers Page 13 Newsletter Page 83 Spoonbread Festival Website Hits 1,670 Executive Committee 2015 Board of Directors Office Staff President Nola Newman President Elect Jennifer Napier Vice President Greg Powell Secretary Jackie Ash Treasurer Paul Reynolds Jackie Ash Dale Ballinger Frankie Blevins Cathy Broaddus Steve Carter Gary Conkin Janel Lakes Davenport Sune Frederiksen Katie Heckman Chad Hembree Mike Hogg Tina Marcum Tom McCay Jennifer Napier Nola Newman Greg Powell Heather Resor Paul Reynolds Paul Rominger Rodney Short Darlene Snyder Elmer Thomas Linda VanWinkle George Wyatt Administrative Assistant Brandi Anderson Executive Director David Rowlette Sales Representative Kyle Sowers Phone: Fax:

2 Executive Director s Comments 2015 Berea Magazine Advertising Opportunities The Berea Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with The Berea Citizen to publish and print the 2015 Berea Magazine. As the Chamber s official publication, the Berea Magazine is a core marketing piece for all relocation requests and inquiries about Berea. This full-color, high gloss magazine will be updated for 2015 in an effort to address the numerous questions of new residents and tourists alike. The publication provides area businesses with a variety of ad sizes at very cost effective prices for advertising their business. Gold (Corporate) Partners of the Berea Chamber of Commerce Advertising sales will be coordinated by Kyle Sowers, while the editorial content will be managed by the staff of The Berea Citizen. Due to demand, printing will now be done annually with distribution of 7,500 copies through the Berea Chamber of Commerce. An advertising agreement with 2015 rates can be found on page 10 of this newsletter. Thanks for your support of this important marketing tool! Sincerely, David My Chamber, My Story Bronze (Associate) Partner of the Berea Chamber of Commerce Feel free to submit your personal story for consideration by our Communications Committee in our public relations campaign known as My Chamber, My Story. See examples on our website at: Submissions can be made by ing your story & photo to: chamber@bereachamber.com See page 5 of this newsletter to learn how to become a partner and have your logo placed here. Gold (Corporate) Partners, Silver (Business) Partners and Bronze (Associate) Partners are recognized based on their level of sponsorship for Chamber activities and events.

3 2014 Accomplishments State of City Address Monthly City / Chamber Networking Meetings Frankfort Legislative Visit 22nd Annual Golf Tournament State of the County Address 18th Annual Spoonbread Festival Bon Appetit Appalachia Map & Website Conducted 16 Ribbon Cuttings Monthly Membership Meetings Conducted a Chamber Rook Tournament Conducted 11 Chamber Coffee Meetings Promoted the Chamber & Spoonbread Festival (Facebook & Twitter) Used QR (Quick Response) Codes to promote Spoonbread Festival Conducted 1st Annual Geocaching Weekend Printed Berea Chamber of Commerce Cookbook Printed New City / County Map Developing College Scholarship Program Hosted 39th Annual WKU Mountain Workshops Promoted Kite Festival Trust for Life Luncheon Published Monthly Newsletter Conducted numerous Microsoft Workshops Offered several Lunch-N-Learn Sessions Sponsored Industry Appreciation Luncheon Sponsored Leadership Madison County Joint Legislative Update Luncheon 29th Annual Twilight Christmas Parade Christmas Bazaar at College Square Sponsored Christmas Decorating Contest Holiday Shopping Campaign with WKYT & Cable TV Sponsored Farm City Banquet Chamber Updates at City Council Meetings Recruited 44 new Chamber Members Participating in the countywide Economic Development Plan Mailed 38 Relocation Packets Provided 160 Services to Chamber Members Processed 40 Requests for Information / Materials 43 Tourism Referrals 2,450 Inquiries about Chamber Events 1,251 Member Referrals 54,021 hits on the Spoonbread Festival Website 10,620 hits on the Chamber Website

4 Member News State of the City Address by Mayor Steven Connelly Russel Acton Folk Center Thursday January 22, :00 noon We are offering a 5% discount on our low prices to Berea Chamber members! 859 Eastern Bypass Richmond, KY (859) Melissa Parsons Account Manager melisa.parsons@officedepot.com (859) Future Meetings Dates Open to the Public Tickets $15.00 per person (includes lunch) No tickets will be sold at the door. Reserve your tickets today on-line at: or call Member News Policy Our member news section provides members, in good standing, the opportunity to share information with other ides Chamber members and the general public. This free service allows you to introduce new employees, promote new facilities, business expansions, awards, certifications, or anniversary celebrations and other special recognition within your industry. Newsletter submissions should be ed to brandi@bereachamber.com by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. The Chamber reserves the right to edit and reject submissions. Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Village Trough Tuesday, January 13, :00 9:00 a.m. State of the City Address Russel Acton Folk Center Thursday, January 22, :00-1:30 p.m. Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Liberty Tax Service Tuesday, February 10, :00 9:00 a.m. February Membership Meeting Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity Thursday, February 19, :00-1:00 p.m. Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Business Babes Tuesday, March 10, :00 9:00 a.m. March Membership Meeting Sponsor: Montgomery Farm & Lumber Thursday, February 19, :00-1:00 p.m. Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity Tuesday, April 7, :00 9:00 a.m.

5 Berea Chamber of Commerce Sponsorship Packages (New for 2015) Bronze (Associate) Partner: $1,000 Investment ($1,145 value) 2 - Spoonbread Festival Bronze Sponsorships of Choice ($200 value) 1 - Team Entry Fees in Golf Scramble ($250 value) 1 - Golf Scramble Hole Sponsorship ($125 value) 1 Travel Bug (T-Shirt Sponsor) for Geocaching Weekend ($100 value) 1 - Bronze Sponsor for Awards Banquet ($150 value) 2 - Awards Banquet Tickets: ($60 value) 2 - State of the City Tickets ($30 value) 2 - State of the County Tickets ($30 value) $200 Credit towards Berea Magazine Ad Silver (Business) Partner: $2,000 Investment ($2,115 value) 2 - Spoonbread Festival Silver Sponsorships of Choice ($500 value) 1 - Team Entry Fees in Golf Scramble ($250 value) or Beverage Cart Sponsor ($250 value) 1 - Golf Scramble Hole Sponsorship ($125 value) 1 Travel Bug (T-Shirt Sponsor) for Geocaching Weekend ($100 value) 1 Rook Tournament Silver Sponsor ($100 value) 1 - Silver Sponsor for Awards Banquet ($300 value) 4 - Awards Banquet Tickets: ($120 value) 2 - State of the City Tickets ($30 value) 2 - State of the County Tickets ($30 value) 2 - Legislative Update Tickets ($30 value) 2 - Full Page Advertisements in the Chamber Newsletter ($80 value) $450 Credit towards Berea Magazine Ad Gold (Corporate) Partner: $3,000 Investment ($3,275 value) Spoonbread Festival (Corporate Sponsor) $2,500 to $3,000 + balance in credit towards Berea Magazine Ad OR 2 - Spoonbread Festival Gold Sponsorships of Choice ($1,000 value) 1 - Team Entry Fees in Golf Scramble ($250 value) 1 Golf Scramble Sponsorship ($125 value) 1 Travel Bug (T-Shirt Sponsor) for Geocaching Weekend ($100 value) 1 Rook Tournament Gold Sponsor ($200 value) 1 - Gold Sponsor for Awards Banquet ($600 value) 4 - Awards Banquet Tickets: ($120 value) 2 - State of the City Tickets ($30 value) 2 - State of the County Tickets ($30 value) 2 - Legislative Update Tickets ($30 value) 1 - Full Page Advertisements in the Chamber Newsletter ($40 value) $750 Credit towards Berea Magazine Ad Payment Options: Payment in full by January 31 or 2 equal payments (January 31 & June 30) For more information, call David Rowlette at

6 Kentucky Guild Visual Arts Academy presents: Stella Parton January 30, :30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Churchill Company 100 Churchill Court Berea, Ky Tickets: $40.00 each Concert Opened by Berea s Own Freedom Riders Includes: Light Buffet & Door Prizes Join us for a special evening! CALL or info@kyguild.org Scenes from the Chamber Coffee at Today s Family Dental Thanks Dr. Parikh & staff for the hospitality!

7 Member News You re Invited! Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting Tuesday, January 13, :00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Register on-line at: or call Sponsored & Hosted by: Village Trough Restaurant 216 Adams Street Berea, KY Phone: Thank You! Membership Renewals Anglin s Body Shop Baldwin CPA s, PLLC Berea Board of Education Berea Church of God Blevins Law, PLLC Century 21 Advantage Realty - Steve Robinson Club Arena Skating Rink Davis & Powell Funeral Directors Don Richardson Gary Conkin Hospice Care Plus Jackson s Restaurant Jim Lunsford Kelly Services Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Kentucky Steel Center Madison County Public Library MEPCO Home Health Agency Morning Point of Richmond Richmond Register Ronnie Terrill Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast The Battle of Richmond Association United Way of the Bluegrass Wallingford Broadcasting White House Clinics Berea Volunteer Fire & Rescue Country Breakfast $7.00 All You Can Eat Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits and Gravy, Milk, Juice, and Coffee First Saturday of the Month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Berea Rescue Station 301 Melody Lane (behind old Save-A-Lot Building) Berea, KY

8 Business Sponsors / Hosts Needed for Chamber Coffee / Networking Meetings! The Chamber s morning Coffee / Networking Meetings provide an opportunity to network with community leaders, receive a quick update on Chamber programs or services and showcase your place of business. As a sponsor / host of the meeting, you will: select a date and location. provide coffee / pastries or a light breakfast to attendees. introduce your staff or other special guests. provide an overview of your products or services. offer a tour of your facility or work with the Chamber staff to schedule a speaker. The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send invitations to all 270+ Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event. Future meeting dates include: Tuesday, January 13 Sponsor: The Village Trough 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10 Sponsor: Liberty Tax 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 Sponsor: Business Babes 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12 Sponsor: Chiropractic Health Solutions 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 Sponsor: The Terrace 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 Sponsor: Kentucky Blood Center 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11 Sponsor: Morning Pointe of Richmond 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13 Sponsor: Startup Production 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10 Sponsor: CareSource 8:00-9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15 Sponsor: Nola Newman Realty 8:00-9:00 a.m. Call to schedule your Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting today!

9 Business Sponsors / Hosts Needed! The Chamber s monthly membership meetings provide a unique opportunity to showcase your place of business to Berea s business leaders. As a sponsor / host of the monthly membership meeting, you will: select the time (12 noon or 6:00 p.m.). select a location (a list of meeting locations is available from the Chamber) select your caterer (a list of caterers is available from the Chamber). provide a meal or other refreshments (attendance varies from 30-50). introduce your staff or other special guests. provide an overview of your products or services. offer a tour of your facility. The Chamber will: promote your meeting through the monthly newsletter. send invitations to all 270+ Chamber members. provide a quick update on Chamber projects and activities during the meeting. photograph the event. Future meeting dates include: January 22 State of the City Address July 16 Sponsor: Nola Newman Realty February 19 Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity August 20 Sponsor: Chiropractic Health Solutions March 19 Sponsor: Montgomery Farm & Lumber September 10 Sponsor: Jordan Hill Farm - 6:00 p.m. April 16 Sponsor: Berea Arts Council October 16 Legislative Update May 15 State of the County Address November 19 Sponsor: CareSource June 18 Sponsor: Park Community Credit Union December 10 Awards Banquet (tentative) Our calendar will fill up quickly, so call David at today to discuss this cost effective way to target your marketing dollars!

10 Advertising Sales Agreement 2015 Berea Magazine Yes, I would like to place an advertisement in the 2015 Berea Magazine. Please invoice my business for the following: 2015 Advertising Rates Member Non-Member Ad Size Dimensions Rate Rate Cost Center Spread 16.5 X (only 1 available) $3, $3, Back Cover 8.5 X 11 (only 1 available) $2, $2, Inside Covers 8 X (2 available - front & back) $1, $1, Full Page 8 X $1, $1, Half Page (Horizontal) 8 X $ $ Quarter Page 3.87 X $ $ Eighth Page 3.87 X 2 $ $ Business Builder Ad 3.87 X 1.25 $ $ Business Directory* Line listing (Business name, contact) $50.00 $55.00 Church Page Photo, contact info $50.00 $55.00 Additional copies of the magazine (price per 100 copies) $ $ * Business / Church Directory listing is included FREE of charge with any size display ad purchased. I will need assistance designing my ad (see attached ad, business card or sketch). Camera ready ad to be ed to: bereacitizen@windstream.net as a JPG file. Space reservations accepted through Friday, February 27. Advertising copy due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2. Total: Please note: Payment for non-member ads Business Name Contact Person Mailing Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Signature of Business Owner/ Manager Address for Ad Proofing Signature of Chamber Representative Date Date Make check payable to: Berea Chamber of Commerce, 204 N. Broadway, Suite 1, Berea, KY 40403

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12 Business of the Month Nomination Form Selection Criteria: 1. Must be a current member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year of business activity in Berea. 2. Must provide examples of exemplary customer service and/or community involvement. Company Name: Street Address: Contact Person: Phone: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: Year Business was Founded: Number of Employees: Address: Website: Brief description of the business: (may attach additional sheets / brochures) Specific reasons to recognize this business as our Business of the Month: (letter of recommendation optional) Chamber Involvement: Guidelines: The deadline for nominations is the 20th day of each month. Nominations can be made by anyone (Chamber members and non-members). Businesses may self-nominate for this award. Nominations will carry over from month to month, up to six months from date received. Selection is based on information provided on this form and any supporting documentation. The business of the month will be recognized at our monthly membership meeting (third Thursday); through the Chamber newsletter and website; as well as the local newspaper. Signage to be displayed for 30 days at the Business of the Month (to be returned for the next winner). Monthly winners will automatically be included in nominations for Business of the Year Award. Nominated by: Name: Phone: Address: Return nomination form to: Berea Chamber of Commerce 204 N. Broadway, Suite 1 Berea, KY Phone: (859)

13 Laptop & Learn Classes Jennifer Napier Career Consulting Celebrates its 5th Anniversary in Business in 2015!!! Member News To celebrate this milestone there will be freebies and specials every month during To honor the impact Chamber Membership has had on JNCC's business growth, during the month of January, members of the Berea Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Chamber of Commerce can enroll in JNCC classes for FREE! (Pre-registration is required in most classes as there are a limited number of seats per class.) LegalShield Friday, January 16, 2015 Broadway Center, Berea, KY 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn to Use Mail Merge Saturday, January 17, 2015 Broadway Center, Berea, KY 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Basic Skills Review MS Excel 2007 / 2010 / 2013 Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Broadway Center, Berea, KY 6:30-8:30 p.m. Basic Review / Refresher MS PowerPoint Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Broadway Center, Berea, KY 2:00-4:00 p.m. For more information or to register for the classes listed above, contact: Jennifer Napier Career Consulting P.O. Box 578, Richmond, KY Phone: (859) jnapier@jncc4u.com Website: Join our Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at: Realty World -Adams & Associates 118 Meridian Way, Suite 2 Richmond, KY Friday, January 9, 2015 Ribbon Cutting: 12:00 noon Open House: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call today to schedule your ribbon cutting! Did you know You can stay informed of all ribbon cuttings, committee and membership meetings as well as other chamber events 24 / 7? Visit our Events Calendar

14 Advertise Your Business in the Chamber Newsletter and Reach 370+ Businesses Today! Newsletter Guidelines, Deadlines and Pricing Advertising Deadlines: 1. Ads must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. 2. The newsletter will be posted to the Chamber website by the 10th day of each month. Format Options: If at all possible, advertisements should be ed to ready to cut and paste into the monthly newsletter in one of the following formats. 1. PDF (press ready) 2. MS Publisher Document 3. TIF Note: Advertisements submitted as MS Word documents often need to be re-created. In which case, an hourly rate of $25 will be charged to re-create the advertisement in the appropriate format. Please supply all graphics as separate jpeg files. Additionally, advertisements submitted as hard copies, faxed or mailed to the Chamber office are subject to the same hourly re-creation rate and will require digital images of all logos, graphics or photos. Advertising Sizes and Prices: 1. Business Card Ad: 2.00 tall X 3.50 wide $12.00 per month or $ per year (12 monthly editions) 2. 1/4 Page Ad: wide X tall $20.00 per month ($50 per three months)* 3. 1/2 Page Vertical Ad: wide X 9.75 tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)* 4. 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad: wide X tall $30.00 per month ($75 per three months)* 5. Full Page Ad: 8.50 wide X tall $40.00 per month** * Discount requires the same advertisement to run three consecutive months without any changes. ** Includes one FREE broadcast to all Chamber members. Questions: Call David Rowlette at (859) Sizes and prices to fit all budgets! Working Together for a Better Berea

15 January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Chamber Office Closed New Year s Day Chamber Office Closed City / Chamber Networking Mtg. Community Room at City Hall 9:00 am City Council Mtg. Berea Municipal Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at Realty World Richmond Office 118 Meridian Way 12:00 noon Chamber Board Retreat Kentucky Artisan Center 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Chamber Office Open Chamber Coffee & Networking Mtg. Village Trough 216 Adams Street 8:00 a.m. Budget / Finance Committee Mtg Broadway Center 12:00 City Council Mtg. Berea Municipal Bldg. 6:30 p.m. MS Excel Training Broadway Center 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. State of the City Address Russel Acton Folk Ctr. 12:00 noon Legal Shield Lunch & Learn Broadway Center 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Deadline for Submitting Info for the February Newsletter 5:00 p.m. Mail Merge Training Broadway Center 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m PowerPoint Training Broadway Center 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

16 Berea Chamber of Commerce 204 N. Broadway, Suite 1 Berea, KY Phone: (859) FAX: (859) chamber@bereachamber.com Website: Happy New Year! 2015 Committees Call the Chamber office at if you would like to volunteer for Chamber activities, events or committees. Our committees include: Ambassadors Awards / Banquet Committee By-Laws Committee Christmas Parade Committee Communications Committee Economic Development Committee Golf Scramble Industry Development & Appreciation Committee Recruitment & Retention Committee Nominating Committee Public Affairs / Government Relations Committee Special Events Committee Spoonbread Festival Our Mission: The mission of the Berea Chamber of Commerce is, with integrity, to promote prosperity and enhance the quality of life in the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky by: supporting current businesses; encouraging new business development; enhancing communications and collaboration; and promoting Berea as a place to live and work.