Biz: Chamber of Commerce

Mary H. Faculak President / CEO

Dan Bennett Chair Jordan Valley Outfitters

Billie Jo Solgot Treasurer Individual Member

Nate Dionne EJPS Shannon Fender Office Manager

John Hunter Vice Chair EJ

Nancy Carey Jordan River Arts Council

Chelsea Luedtke Royal Farms

Any GREAT business venture starts with a GREAT chamber of commerce! EXPOSURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

• Web Site Listing - www.ejchamber.org - with FREE link to your site from the Chamber site • Visitors Guide & Business Directory - FREE listing • Brochure, business card, flyer display 24/7 at the Chamber office • Business news, events, award recognition, etc. in Chamber

“e-capsule” newsletters - online... and off! • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies • Sponsorship Opportunities • Area Literature distributed at State Welcome Centers • Welcome Bags • Member of the Month Business Spotlight • Joint Partnership with Ellsworth Business Community • Dual Membership with the Boyne City Chamber

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

• Creating Entrepreneurial Communities Committee • Associate Member of the Northwest Michigan Chamber Alliance • Membership / Training • Leadership on Local, Area, Regional Committees, Events &

Boards, including The Breezeway Task Force • Government Advocacy on City, County, State & Federal Levels • Co-Sponsor of Leadership Charlevoix County, Success Partnership

Program and Mastermind on Main • Northern Hub - “Greenlight East Jordan” • Administrator of “Energize, Engage, Enhance East Jordan” • FIT Program - Community Assessment

NETWORKING

• “Off The Cuff” Breakfast/Lunch/Happy Hour Series • Business After Hours • Annual Chamber Dinner/Auction/Awards • Chamber Special Events – Golf Outing, Countywide

Business After Hours, Business Expo • Committee Participation • Ambassador Program • Community Updates • Business Workshops • Sponsor of “State of the Community” Forums for East Jordan & Ellsworth

INFORMATION

• Club, Church, Organization Bi-Annual Update Meetings • Communications (mail, email, walk-in, phone) • Professional Development/Business Services • Your Chamber Office - located in the Main Street Center - open year-round • Business Counseling - S.C.O.R.E. & Northern Lakes Economic

Alliance (NLEA)