IN THIS ISSUE
Coppell Chamber Update SPRING 2014
How Is Social Media A Game-Changer For My Business? By Kristi Valentine President & CEO Coppell Chamber of Commerce
What’s the big deal about Social Media and how will that really affect my business? If you are anything like me, these questions swirl around in your head at least once a day. I’m not an expert, but I do know that Social Media has helped move our Chamber into a new age and expanded the awareness and membership of the Cop-
pell Chamber tremencommunications, Facedously in the last 2 years. book, Twitter and InstaOur Chamber tracked gram change the game. growth of over 500% in Please join me for the “followers” and “likes” on February Chamber Twitter, FB and Instagram Monthly Luncheon when in 2014. Yes, 500% Erik Johnson, ClubCorp’s growth…and a big factor Director of Digital Marto our record growth in keting and Social Media, Erik Johnson membership last year, will teach us how to get too. the most from Facebook, I want, no I NEED to learn more Twitter, Instagram and other platabout Social Media. Just when I forms. Erik will simplify this subject think I am starting to get my legs to make it easy to understand and under me in this area of marketing you’ll walk away with great tips
whether you are new to Social Media or just want new tips from an industry expert. Go to the Chamber’s website to register today for our Feb. 27, 2015 Monthly Luncheon. The event begins at 11:30 am and is held at the Coppell Senior & Community Center. Advanced registration is required since attendees receive a catered meal. For more info, see our events page at www.coppellchamber.org Providing opportunities to help your business…that’s what we do!
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Chamber Business Parnters . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Chamber Benefits and Partnership Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 MEGAMarket . . . . . . Page 3 Chamber Connections Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Chamber Ambassadors. . . . . . Page 5 Coppell Community Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Welcome New Chamber Members Page 6 Ribbon Cuttings . . . Page 7
Dedicated, Professional Staff on Hand to Assist Over 480 Members
(From Left) President and CEO Kristi Valentine, Director of Member Services LuLu Mayo, Vice President of Programs and Communications Ponce Duran, Office Manager Karen Cook. The Chamber employs a professional staff to manage the day-to-day work of The Chamber and provide direct service to Chamber members and the community. Our 480 member businesses all rely on the dedicated staff to aid them each and every day!
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization, and its mission is to promote and enhance the business environment and quality of life in our community.
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