THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What are the membership benefits?

* Numerous networking opportunities * Education and leadership opportunities * Marketing and promotional opportunities * Discounts on event room rentals * Member-to-member discounts

CHAMBER EVENTS “If you’re going to do business in Georgetown, you need to be part of the Chamber of Commerce.”

Ty Gipson Minuteman Press

Do I have to be in Georgetown? No. Chamber membership is open to everyone; about 25% of members are based outside of Georgetown.

How much does membership cost?

Membership rates begin at $250 per year ($100 for non-profits). For more information about rates, please contact us.

How do I join?

Enrollment forms are available at the Chamber office at 1 Chamber Way or online at GeorgetownChamber.org The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization that unites over 1,000 member businesses and professionals in an effort to help member businesses become more profitable, thereby expanding the economy of the area.

Mission Statement To facilitate economic success for our community through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Vision Statement A Chamber of Excellence committed to economic development, education, healthcare, and public safety.

CONTACT US Georgetown Chamber of Commerce 1 Chamber Way Georgetown, TX 78626 512.930.3535 Info@GeorgetownChamber.org GeorgetownChamber.org

Business Network Lunch

Held the second Tuesday of the month, this networking-focused luncheon averages over 100 attendees. Members attending for the first time are given 30 seconds to introduce their business.

Breakfast Links

Held the third Tuesday of the month, attendees get to know one another over breakfast before receiving an update, typically from a City official.

Lunch & Learn

Held the fourth Wednesday of the month, this luncheon includes a presentation by a guest speaker on a business-related topic.

Cornerstone Luncheon & Business Expo Series

The four cornerstones for a Chamber of Excellence are Economic Development, Education, Healthcare, and Public Safety; the quarterly Cornerstone Luncheon series brings in speakers for topics relevant to these cornerstones. A business expo is held prior to the event and an award is given out at the luncheon.

Member Orientation Series

The first session of this semi-annual three-part series starts with an overview of the Chamber. The second luncheon teaches attendees how to effectively network. The final luncheon is a philosophical round table discussion of the Chamber, covering topics such as committees and how the Chamber is funded.

Face 2 Face Speed Networking

A structured event that provides a way to network one-on-one with several business people in a short time.

Business Before Hours

Held the second Friday of the month at member businesses, this come-and-go event is a way to start the day with networking.

Business After Hours

Held on the third Thursday of each month, these casual receptions are held by member businesses as a way to network after-hours.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Awards Banquet Georgetown Bridal Show Golf Tournament

CHAMBER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Ambassador program can be a great way to promote your business while helping to welcome new businesses to Georgetown and the Chamber of Commerce.

CHAMBER CIRCLES

Chamber Circles are small groups that share common interests in their business and professional lifecycle. Real connections happen best within authentic relationships where members connect with one another. Chamber Circles are designed to take members out of rows and into circles. The circles provide meaningful conversations while discussing business content. There is no cost to attend a Chamber Circle and all meetings are open to members and non-members alike.

GeorgetownChamber.org/Chamber-Circles LEADERSHIP GEORGETOWN

Leadership Georgetown provides leadership skills training to match community needs. It explains the essential roles of Georgetown’s governmental, educational, economic, and cultural organizations. It creates opportunities for participants to form effective relationships with leaders in the community. Finally, it facilitates the appointment of graduates to leadership roles within the Chamber and other organizations. Participants meet monthly for nine months.

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP GEORGETOWN

Junior Leadership Georgetown is an eight-month program for high school juniors and seniors and is designed to strengthen participants’ leadership skills, community awareness and involvement.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Michele Jaroszewski-Webb Schlotzsky’s Deli Board Chair Karin Sladek Georgetown ISD Chair-Elect Barrie Laing Radiation Detection Company Past Chair Lori Szyperski Better Bookkeepers Treasurer Melinda Brasher Georgetown ISD Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hugh Brown St. David’s Georgetown Hospital Vice Chair, Create Member Value Michael Douglas Texas Science Education Foundation Troy Hellmann Century 21 Hellmann Stribling Rita Healy Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center Carlos Herandez Arthur Murray Dance Center Bryan Jamison Allstate Insurance Company–Jamison Group Kevin Kelly SouthStar Bank Jared King Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home Mark Lenhard The Wesleyan Vice Chair, Be the Voice of Business Cindy Lewis Airborn Jerome Morales Eagles Wings Home Improvement Services

Valerie Nicholson

Monica Ochoa Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute Rhonda Pritchard Wolf Ranch Town Center Karen Soeffker All Things Kids Vice Chair, Advance Community Excellence

STAFF

Jim Johnson, CCE, IOM

President & CEO Allison McKee, IOM

Director of Programs

Dana Sanders

Business Manager

Zelinda Richards

Membership Manager

Kaylene Sullen

Events & Engagement Coordinator

Linda Auldridge

Information Specialist

Kathy Olson

Marketing Consultant

Steve Smiles

Event Setup