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Milford
Chamber Membership Means Opportunities
Membership
Directory, Business and Community Guide
As
a member of the Milford Chamber of Commerce you have an opportunity
to be listed three times in our 150+ page bound directory.
This
directory is distributed to 8,000 members, visitors, new residents
and business prospects and contains a wealth of information about
Milford. Each member is listed three times free of charge (alphabetically
by company, contact person and by classified categories). This
provides our members high visibility to other members and potential
customers.
There
are many other advertising opportunities available to members
only. Call Nell Moll at 203-878-0681 or email nmoll@milfordct.com
for more information.
The
new Chamber Web site (www.milfordct.com) averages almost 30,000
page views with about 14,000 unique visitors per month. It features
community resources, tourism, recreation and relocation information,
both the chamber and community calendars, Downtown Plan of Development;
business assistance and daily updated Milford and state-wide business
news briefs, as well as links to dozens of business resource sites.
The Chamber newsletter and new member introductions are also included
online. All Chamber members are listed in the business directory
and may hyperlink their own page or email address to the Chamber
site for only $41 per year, or members can contract for broader
advertising packages on the Web site. The Web site provides members
inexpensive worldwide exposure and is an excellent source of referrals.
Call Nell Moll at 878-0681 or email nmoll@milfordct.com.
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Internet
Exposure
The new Chamber Web site (www.milfordct.com) averages almost
30,000 page views with about 10,000 unique visitors per month.
It features community resources, tourism, recreation and relocation
information, both the chamber and community calendars, Downtown
Plan of Development; business assistance and daily updated Milford
and state-wide business news briefs, as well as links to dozens
of business resource sites. The Chamber newsletter and new member
introductions are also included online. All Chamber members are
listed in the business directory and may hyperlink their own page
or email address to the Chamber site for only $41 per year, or
members can contract for broader advertising packages on the Web
site. The Web site provides members inexpensive worldwide exposure
and is an excellent source of referrals. Call Nell Moll at 203-878-0681
or email nmoll@milfordct.com.
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Opportunities
Through our Committees . .
Board
of Directors-Makes the policy decisions concerning the direction
and focus of the Chamber.
Executive-The administrative part of the Board of Directors
including financial and positioning statements.
Education-Responsible for the Mini-Grant program.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Leads Groups-Groups
that are dedicated to giving each other leads to expand their
markets and enhance networking opportunities.
Legislative Action- Responsible for working with our lobbyist
to promote Milford business needs at the state and federal level.
Milford Pride-Promotes the beautification of Milford with
programs like "Adopt-a-Spot".
Nominating-Suggests candidates for Board of Directors and
annual award winners in January.
Ambassadors-The Meeters and Greeters, they attend all functions
as Chamber representatives. Key to their involvement is recruitment
and retention of members.
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And
Affiliates . . .
Chamber
Trust- Nonprofit arm of the chamber that gives back to the community
through scholarships for students attending college or further
education.
Milford Progress-Economic Development arm of the chamber. Responsible
for objectives like the Downtown Development Plan.
S.C.O.R.E- A group of retired executives trained by the Small
Business Administration, who assist startups or those hoping to
improve or expand their market.
Milford
Child Care Initiatives- Provides a summer camp in July and August
for children ages five to eleven while schools are closed and
parents work.
Network of Executive Women- A group of women that meet monthly
to share information and help each other to grow their business.
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Opportunities
Through Networking . . .
Letter From the President
In
these difficult economic times, networking and personal contact
are becoming increasingly more important. The Milford Chamber
of Commerce offers you numerous networking possibilities. Our
monthly Business After Hours are a great opportunity to meet new
people and make contacts. In November, we will be holding
our Fall Table Top Expo. The holidays bring us to the Milford
Bank for a yearly celebration.
In
addition to Business After Hours and other special events, committee
involvement is a great way to network. The Chamber of Commerce
has several standing committees that offer open participation.
The Golf Committee plans the annual BIC Classic Golf Tournament,
The Education Committee meets the first Thursday of every month
at 4 PM and is responsible for Chamber Mini-grants and Scholarships.
The Legislative Action Committee meets the first Thursday of every
month at 8:30 AM in the Chamber Board Room. This committee is
the legislative outreach arm of the Chamber that makes a difference.
We concentrate specifically on business friendly legislation.
The Ambassadors also meet monthly and aid the Chamber with new
member recruitment and retention through programs like the adopt-a-member,
"Operation Thank You" and greeting new members at all
events.
I
would encourage you to get involved and utilize all the networking
opportunities that the chamber offers. In these tough times it
is even more important that we work together.
Kathleen
Alagno
Chamber President & CEO
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How
to Network:
Networking Tips for Chamber Events.
·
Attitude is key. Be friendly and outgoing.
· Quickly acknowledge friends and acquaintances and introduce
yourself to those you do not know.
· Be ready with a quick eight-to-ten word description of
your business, one that will hook potential customers.
· Keep your business cards handy and loose in your pocket.
· If someone is interested, take his or her card and follow
up with a call the next day.
· Use time in food and beverage lines to talk to people.
· Your Chamber name tag has your first and last name, greet
people by name, it is a great icebreaker!
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Our Members participate
in the Community . . .
2011
Winners of the Chamber Scholarship Awards
(Photo
courtesy of Steve Cooper Photography)
Summer
Nights by the Harbor Lights
Lighting
up the green for Santa's entrance
into Milford for the Festival of Lights.
Community
Projects
The Milford Chamber of Commerce is an active participant in
the community. In 2010, the chamber gave out more than $22,000
in college scholarships to 21 recipients. And in the summer the Law Firm of Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo sponsors
a series of Friday night concerts that run from the end of June
to mid-August. The chamber also participates in the Festival
of Lights. The lighting of the trees the day after Thanksgiving
when Santa comes to the Green courtesy of the Milford Fire Department.
Annual
BIC Classic Golf Tournament
The Annual BIC Classic Golf Tournament is not only a good time
for the golfers, but the main fund-raiser for our scholarship
fund. One-hundred and forty-four golfers enjoy a day including
a putting contest, buffet barbecue lunch, 18-holes of championship
golf, a delicious dinner and more. To learn more about our golf
tournament see our Web site at www.milfordct.com.
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And
participate in networking. . .
Informative
Meetings and Networking Opportunities
Before, During and After Hours
A great way to get to know fellow members are the many networking
events that we offer.
Business
Before Hours-New Member Receptions.
(Photo
courtesy of Steve Cooper Photography)
Monthly
Business After Hours are attended by about 150 members. All
of which are anxious to do business with each other.
(Photo
courtesy of Steve Cooper Photography)
The
Annual Luncheon Meeting in January honors volunteers in the
Chamber and the community for their contributions.
And
participate in more networking. .
Thirteen
Community Business Showcase
The largest one day "Business to Business" EXPO in Fairfield
County showcasing 200 of the best of Connecticut's Business Community.
Brought to you by the: Milford Chamber of Commerce, Greater Valley
Chamber of Commerce, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Fairfield
Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Chamber of Commerce. Call
Nell Moll 878-0681 for more information.
(Photo
courtesy of Steve Cooper Photography)
Table
Top Business After Hours
Twice a year we have our own Table Top Business After Hours.
We provide space so that our members can show off their wares
while others come to network. Call the chamber to reserve your
table. (Photo
courtesy of Steve Cooper Photography)
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