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Understanding Your Chamber Events
Ever wonder what a Business after Hours is all about? Do you know what a Good Morning Alpena breakfast is? Have you ever wondered what goes on at a New Member Welcome Event? Here are a few short explanations to give you a better idea of what Chamber events and programs are all about.
Chamber Member Referral Program
Earn credit toward your membership investment plus ensure the stability and future of the Chamber. For details on how this Members Referral Program works, or to view helpful information about the Chamber that you can utilize when participating in this program, view this link
Business after Hours
Restructured in 2008, BAHs are networking events you don’t want to miss. These events consist of an evening with hors devours, a short program, great door prizes, lots of fun and plenty of networking. Use BAHs to sharpen your elevator pitch for your business, create new contacts, maintain old contacts, and trade business advice with others. As a member you can host or attend BAHs.
Good Morning Alpena breakfast
Always at 7 a.m. GMA’s are a great opportunity to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time. The morning comes complete with a hot breakfast, a full program, and the opportunity for networking.
New Member Welcome Event
Sponsored by Top O’ Michigan Insurance, these events take place three to four times a year and are an opportunity for new members to meet members of the Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors, hear from current members why they belong to the Chamber, and share and network with other new Chamber members.
Business Roundtables
Idea sharing groups of 8-12 business owners/entrepreneurs meet on a monthly basis with a Chamber supplied facilitator/note taker. These groups are at least a one year commitment and are like having an advisory board for your organization.
Several members requested to not only have a window decal to show their membership, but to also have a website “decal” to demonstrate to their customers their membership with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce. Use this decal to show all visitors to your website that you participate in the good business practice of belonging to your local chamber of commerce. If you wish to link the “decal” to the chamber’s website please use www.alpenachamber.com.