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Member Orientation

Member Orientation. Our Mission.   The purpose of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber is to advance the area’s economic vitality and enhance our quality of life. Our Values. Big Chamber Services Small Chamber Feel

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Member Orientation

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  1. Member Orientation

  2. Our Mission   The purpose of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber is to advance the area’s economic vitality and enhance our quality of life.

  3. Our Values • Big Chamber Services • Small Chamber Feel …simply, the Chamber is it’s members; without active, motivated members the Chamber cannot accomplish its mission

  4. Chamber Structure • Membership organization • Business driven by member investments and events • Not an arm of government • Not taxpayer supported • Work with governments at all levels on behalf of businesses

  5. Organizational Structure Membership President/ CEO Board of Directors Board of Directors Regional Councils Executive Committee Staff Economic Development/Government Affairs Member Services Special Events

  6. The People…Executive Committee Mark Howe Chairman Sandie Grimes Chair-Elect Eric Seidel Treasurer/ Vice Chair Trustees Sydney McClure Vice Chair/Oldsmar Al Bitman Vice Chair/NW Hillsborough Carl Watkins Vice Chair/Town ‘N Country Linda Williams Immediate Past Chair

  7. The People…Board Members Steve Summers Al Bitman Elena Mesa David Frank Jerry Kilty Ken Lippincott Jeff Mizner Cathy Norris Dave Ormiston Robert Stoller Gerald Jacobs

  8. Council Structure Executive Committee NW Hillsborough Town ‘N Country Oldsmar Chairman Ambassadors Government Affairs Events

  9. The People Oldsmar Council Sydney McClure Chairman NW Hillsborough Council Al Bitman Chairman Town ‘N Country Council Carl Watkins Chairman

  10. The Staff Jerry Custin Chamber President/CEO Mike Rovinelli VP/Member Services and Sales Diane Paul VP/Special Events Mike Monahan VP/Business Assistance Carryl Moore Office Manager Mary Donnelly Administrative Assistant

  11. Member Benefits • New Member Story – OCN • $100 Ad Discount Coupon in one of; (Suncoast News, Northwest News, T ‘n C News • Friday Facts • Business Directory Listing – web/hardcopy • Business Card Display • Direct Mail List Availability (fee) • Unlimited Referrals – walk-in, call-in, web

  12. Member Benefits (continued) • Networking Galore! • Monthly breakfast, lunch & mixer (rotating) • Leads Groups Program • Through other committee & event participation • Member Focused Customer Service • Additional Credibility • 12 at 12 • Job Fairs

  13. Ambassadors • W - Welcome • A - Attend functions, mixers, events • R - Refer new members to sales staff • M - Mentor any member new or old

  14. Member Communications • Website • Directory • Friday Facts • Oldsmar Community News

  15. Trustees Governmental Involvement Executive Networking Well-Rounded Executive Peer To Peer Mentoring

  16. Regional GovernmentalAffairs Committee • Focuses on City and County Issues • Builds relationships with City Council; County Commissioners and key staff • Monitors City Council and BOCC Agendas • Involved with community-based initiatives • Identifies and advocates for pro-business candidates • Sponsors Candidate Forums • Hosts monthly issue-oriented “Business Breakfasts”

  17. State/Federal Governmental Affairs • Spearheaded by staff and Trustee Council • Closely allied with Florida Chamber • Focuses on “big picture” issues and advocacy • Builds relationships with state and federal legislators and staff • Holds annual “Legislative Luncheon” • Coordinates support for Florida Business Agenda • Coordinates annual trip to Tallahassee

  18. Economic DevelopmentOverview • Work with businesses looking to start up or relocate to our area • Site searches…realtors/developers • Workforce analysis…are the workers here? trained? • Demographic studies…is the market here? • Incentive programs (federal, state, local)

  19. Economic DevelopmentActivities • Annual Job and Business Fair • Oldsmar Town Center Plan • Citrus Park Village Master Plan • Hillsborough Avenue Overlay District • Business Assistance/Government Ombudsman • Incentives for relocating/expanding business • Website as Business One-Stop

  20. Economic DevelopmentProjects • Racetrack Road Funding • Downtown Oldsmar Redevelopment • The Galleria • Nielsen Media Research, United Health Services, Baycare Health Systems, AMC-20 • Four major hotel projects in four years • Connection of Pinellas & Hillsborough counties trails

  21. Business Assistance • Cooperative program with county and city • Work with existing businesses…help them survive, prosper, grow • Help them through governmental processes..permitting, code enforcement, zoning, signage, ADA compliance, law enforcement • Sponsor job fairs, business seminars… • Manufacturers Open House and Council

  22. Events and Services • Wednesday is Chamber Day • Monthly Breakfast - community focus • Monthly Luncheon – guest speakers • Monthly Mixer – After Hours networking • Venue rotates to service all Councils • Student of the Month Program

  23. Special events: • Oktoberfest • Oldsmar Days • International Fine Wine and Food Festival • Great NW Family Fest • Salsafest • Golf Classic • Indoor Golf Tournament • Annual Teachers Breakfast and Mayor’s Breakfast • Awards and Installation Banquet

  24. How You Benefit • Event Sponsorships • Steering Committees • Event Volunteer • Corporate Exposure

  25. Summary • Member driven organization • Staff facilitates and coordinates • Many leadership opportunities • Greater input = greater output • It’s all about relationships • If it isn’t fun, it isn’t right

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