Chamber Academy. Learning Opportunities. Course Catalog Oct. 1, 2015 Sept. 30, 2016

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1 Chamber Academy Learning Opportunities Course Catalog Oct. 1, 2015 Sept. 30, 2016

2 Purpose: The purpose of Chamber Academy is to provide an environment for learning by presenting relevant business seminars, lectures, and courses. All course work is a pathway to learning and earning a continuing education certificate from Del Mar College. The course series includes: Tech Tuesdays (3 rd Tuesdays at the Chamber) Lunch & Learns (1 st Tuesdays at the Chamber) Business Breakfast (Last Wednesdays at various locations) Simply Social Media Classes (3 rd Thursdays at the Chamber) Self-Development (Professional Development) Training (Last Mondays quarterly at the Chamber) Hospitality Training (Certification Classes Available Upon Request) Pick Your Pathway Choose and complete any combination of the courses listed above and receive points. Receive 12 or more points and earn a certificate of completion from the Chamber Academy and Del Mar College. Pricing Each course is $10 for members. Tech Tuesdays are free of charge. Credit Continuing Education Programs offer training, skills and knowledge building courses to fit your time schedule and budget right here in Rockport and Fulton. The course work is designed to help you operate your business or organization a cut above the rest.

3 Tech Tuesdays 3 rd Tuesday of Each Month Chairman s Honor Hall October 20, 2015 Windows, Linux, & Mac Operating Systems November 17, 2015 Adobe Lightroom December 15, 2015 Favorite Websites January 19, 2016 Apps vs. Mobile Websites February 16, 2016 Utilizing Paint March 15, 2016 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) April 19, 2016 Excel Spreadsheet Tips & Creating Graphs May 17, 2016 Protecting Your Online Reputation June 21, 2016 Windows 10 Tips & Tricks July 19, 2016 Tech Tutoring Bring Your Computer Problems to Class! August 16, Marketing & Mailing Lists September 20, 2016 itunes & Hot Apps Bring your lunch * Free Admission to Chamber Members Non-members pay $10 per person Sign up online at and click on Chamber then Calendar or by ing vicepresident@1rockport.org FMI: Call

2015-2016 Business Breakfast Series Brought to you by the Business Builders Committee of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Held at the Inn at Fulton Harbor 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Unless Otherwise Noted) Wednesday, Oct.

5 Business Breakfast Series Brought to you by the Business Builders Committee of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Held at the Inn at Fulton Harbor 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Unless Otherwise Noted) Wednesday, Oct. 28, Affordable Marketing Ideas that Work When working on a tight budget a little help goes a long way. Come prepared to take notes as a panel of Marketing Experts give ideas on marketing for your business or organization. Location: Inn at Fulton Harbor. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Speed Networking Speed networking is a structured and fast paced networking event allowing participants to interact with others, in a series of brief one-onone information exchanges. Speed networking can be another tool in your professional toolkit to contribute to your success. It s lots of fun too. Location: Inn at Fulton Harbor. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 Growth in the Region Yes, it s impossible to know everything going on but it will help you immensely in your business to know the most important happenings in your region. Listen as key officials update you on the growth and progress of the Rockport-Fulton area and the region surrounding it. Location: Inn at Fulton Harbor. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Business Success Stories Real Local Businesses Real Success Stories! Listening is one of the most important skills you can have when it comes to business so come listen, learn and share ideas with others. Location: Inn at Fulton Harbor. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 EOC Hurricane Alert Breakfast Expect the unexpected. Although the last few years have been mild, don t lose sight of the importance of creating or revisiting a pre-storm and post-storm Emergency Action Plan so that you are prepared. Join us for a captivating program on what you need to be aware of as the upcoming Hurricane Season approaches. Location: Public Works Building Cost per person: Early Bird Registration: $9 for members $11 for non-members At the door: $11 for members and $13 for non-members Register online at and click on Chamber then to Calendar. Or call Rockport- Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 319 Broadway, Rockport, TX vicepresident@1rockport.org.

Rockport-Fulton Hospitality Training A Customer Service Training Program The Tourism Development Council of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce invites you and/or your employees to be a part of

6 Rockport-Fulton Hospitality Training A Customer Service Training Program The Tourism Development Council of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce invites you and/or your employees to be a part of the Texas Friendly Hospitality Program. It is a program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. Course level instruction includes: six hospitality habits necessary for quality customer service: 1) make a good first impression, 2) know your job, 3) know your community, 4) communicate clearly, 5) handle problems effectively, and 6) make a good last impression. Other topics emphasized include business etiquette, phone courtesy, working with difficult people, handling complaints, cultural etiquette, and communication. Are you interested in attending and/or sending your employees? Yes, please sign me up. I understand I must pick a training session below. Name: Business: Sign me up for a Training Session: Date: Please contact me for number of people and logistics. Training Sessions generally last from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Are you interested in an Instructor coming to your business? Yes, please sign me up. Name: Business: Please give several potential dates you would want the training: 1. Date: 2. Date: Pricing: - The Training Sessions (includes breakfast) at the Chamber is $10 per person for members; $12 for non-members. - To have an Instructor come to your business is $15 per person for members; $17 for non-members. Chamber Academy This program will be incorporated into the Chamber Academy Course Catalog. At the completion of your training, you will be able to participate in the point earning program as well as Del Mar College s Continuing Education Certification Program. For more information contact the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 319 Broadway, Rockport, TX tourism@1rockport.org.

October 15, 2015 Trick or Twitter TAMU CC November 19, 2015 Social Media Tips & Tricks December 17, 2015 How to Spend Your Time on Social Media TAMU CC January 21, 2016 Facebook Engagement February

7 Simply Social Media Sessions 3 rd Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. Chairman's Honor Hall at the Chamber Includes One Smoothie of Your Choice! All topics are for users who have at least opened a Social Media Account from one of the platforms. One-on-one sessions are available with a SCORE representative by appointment. October 15, 2015 Trick or Twitter TAMU CC November 19, 2015 Social Media Tips & Tricks December 17, 2015 How to Spend Your Time on Social Media TAMU CC January 21, 2016 Facebook Engagement February 18, 2016 How to Read Your Facebook Insights - TAMU CC March 17, 2016 Use the Power of Social Media April 21, 2016 Social Media Advertising TAMU CC May 19, 2016 Your Nerdy Best Friends 25 Apps You Can t Live Without June 16, 2016 SEO for Your Social Media Accounts TAMU CC July 21, 2016 Perfect Posts August 18, 2016 Introduction to Hootsuite TAMU CC September 15, 2016 How Pinterest Benefits Your Business U.S. Small Business Administration and $10 members and $12 non-members This is part of the Chamber Academy Program. For more information on Chamber Academy - Contact: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 319 Broadway, Rockport, TX (361)

Professional Development Training Self-Development Series Helpful tools to assist you to the next

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25, 2016 Session II (Life Balance in the Workplace) Monday, March 28, 2016 Session III (You re in

8 Professional Development Training Self-Development Series Helpful tools to assist you to the next level in your professional development Last Mondays (Quarterly) at the Chamber 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Diane Probst, IOM, CCE Shelly Stuart, IOM Session I (Managing the Top of Your Desk) Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 Session II (Life Balance in the Workplace) Monday, March 28, 2016 Session III (You re in the Entertainment Business, Your Work It's an Addiction) Monday, June 27, 2016 Session IV (Team Building for Your Employees) Monday, September 26, 2015 Cost: $10 per person for members, $12 for non-members and includes lunch Soup and Sandwiches Catered by Rusty s Tropical Grill For more information on Chamber Academy - Contact: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 319 Broadway, Rockport, TX (361)

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