Mentoring program presentation

Mentoring Program A Program of the Economic Development Committee of the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce

Who is the Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee facilitates and promotes development of a strong economic base in the Andover community, implementing strategies aimed at business retention and attracting new business. • Work closely with the City of Andover, creating a communication link for both the Chamber and the City of Andover. • Work closely with Butler County government to also create a communication link.

Economic Development Committee Continued

• Research economic trends for the Andover area and become familiar with the businesses in the community.

• Research the gaps of business within the Andover community and prepare a plan to address these needs.

• Create a listing of all available property and lease properties in the area – with specs • Actively research the business gaps within the Andover community and pursue business to fill those gaps identified • Actively contact local business for possible expansion and needs of those businesses for retention of business in the Andover area.

• Research the gaps of business within the Andover community and prepare a plan to address these needs.

Economic Development Committee Continued

• Create a listing of all available property and lease properties in the area – with specs • Actively research the business gaps within the Andover community and pursue business to fill those gaps identified • Actively contact local business for possible expansion and needs for retention of business in the Andover area.

What is the Mentoring Program?

Mentoring is a development strategy where MENTORS facilitate the development of learners (MENTEES) by sharing what they know‌their expertise, resources, values and more.

Mentoring benefits the MENTOR, the MENTEE and the entire community – building stronger and more successful businesses and business relationships.

Benefits of Becoming a Mentor • Proven method to share ideas and to try out new skills • Enhance the ability to share values and strategies into productive action • Increased awareness • Renewed enthusiasm for your role as a mentor and with your business • Personal fulfillment by investing in others and sharing your expertise

Benefits of Being a Mentee…

• Insight into the pros and cons of options and paths • Increased self awareness and self-discipline • Expanded personal network • Someone to test ideas, strategies and plans • Positive and constructive feedback • Accelerated training and development

Mentor Expectations • Have reasonable expectations of the Mentee but you are not responsible to drive the relationship • Be a resource but don’t do the work • Allocate time and energy but not expected to be an expert • Help Mentees develop an appropriate plan but not provide personal counseling or coaching • Follow through on commitments but don’t provide or find job opportunities for the Mentee

Mentee Expectations • Identify initial learning goals but you are not expected to be an expert • Take responsibility for making initial contact with your mentoring partner but don’t expect to know all of the questions they will ask • Seek feedback but don’t feel things have to be right • Take an active role in the learning but don’t expect to fit all development goals into one mentoring relationship • Allocate time and energy but don’t look to mentors to provide all of the answers • Follow through on commitments but don’t request personal counseling or coaching from your mentor.

Why is the Chamber Creating this Program?

• The Chamber wants to take action to help businesses succeed in the Andover area • This program can help the Chamber understand challenges and obstacles for the small business • This program aligns with the mission of the Chamber – to promote the business community through advocacy and enterprise

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