henrycounty.com
A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
JUNE 2019
YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE
IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message
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Business Profile
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Calendar
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SBDC
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Leadership Henry
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Henry Happenings
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Chamber Membership
10
David Gill Tribute
11
Ribbon Cuttings
12
New Member Campaign
13
Comfortably South of Atlanta The Henry County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice for the business community, provides quality services and programs that meet the needs of its members, improves the economic environment of the community and creates a legacy of leadership for the future.
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Reasons for You to Join the Henry County Chamber Expanding the Possibilities
1. Strength in Numbers—Our Chamber members include over 700 companies of all industry types and sizes. 2. Effective Networking—Business Booster Lunch, Business After Hours, and committees are just some of the opportunities to build relationships with other member businesses. 3. Entrepreneur Support—The Chamber offers resources and hosts training sessions to assist your business at every phase.
One of the best ways to increase the impact of membership on your business is through networking. The Chamber offers two networking events monthly, our Business Booster Lunch and our Business After Hours. Joining a committee also offers more networking opportunities.
4. Marketing Opportunities—You will receive a listing in the member directory on the Chamber website at henrycounty.com. Take advantage of member exclusive opportunities such as ribbon cuttings, hosting a Business After Hours, a TV interview and sponsoring highly
Save the Date!
publicized Chamber events, such as the Annual Golf Classic. 5. Exclusive Member Discounts—Chamber members enjoy a variety of discounts including business insurance, health insurance, workers’ comp premiums, and products and services from fellow Chamber members.
8. Business Referrals—The Chamber receives customer inquiries daily and our staff only refers Chamber members. We also encourage all our members to use other members first when needing a product or service.
6. Consumer Perception—According to the Schapiro Study consumers believe Chamber members are reputable, use good business practices and are involved in the community.
9. Government Advocacy—We engage with government entities at all levels to inform you about policy decisions that affect your company’s ability to thrive. The Chamber works hard to help create and maintain an environment in which business can succeed.
7. Chamber Facility—Members receive a discount on rental of the Hudgins Room, the Chamber’s event facility. Members can also use the Board Room and Conference room for free.
10. Fun Events—Though our focus is on making businesses successful, we still know how to have fun. Make sure to attend our events and see what you’ve been missing.
The 19th annual Henry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 30th, 2019!
