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Information on New Online Directory

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Bradley Bowl TVCA Event - July 22

Save the Date - Chamber Annual Picnic


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2010-07-5 Weekly Newsletter

Information on New Online Directory
Dear Chamber Member,
Every year the Chamber of Commerce spends over $5,000 to create a print directory to advertise our members to the public; this directory is distributed to the entire Town of Suffield each year.  The cost to create the directory increases each year and we end up pushing some of those costs through to our members in the form of advertisement costs.  In light of the current economic climate we want to help our member businesses grow without pushing more fees towards you.  We also feel that the directory is now becoming an archaic means of advertising, with a low return of investment to you, our members.  The times we are living now are those by which deals are negotiated by text message, gallery openings are advertised on Facebook and consumers Twitter their reviews about companies.  In order to reach a boarder segment the Chamber is replacing our traditional print directory with a revamped online directory. 

The Suffield Chamber of Commerce is starting a new online marketing initiative, which includes an active Facebook page, revamped online directory, an active community calendar, an updated tourism section and a coupon / advertisement section.  We hope that each of these actions will draw more visitors to our website allowing them to find you, our chamber members.  The Chamber's goal is to help our member businesses grow as well as to facilitate networking between our peers.  

Our first step towards this online marketing initiative is to update each of our business listings; our focus is to review accuracy as well as create a detailed summary with the keywords people would use to search each of our businesses.  Currently we use a category system that is riddled with far too many categories to be effective for our online users; our new system will remove the cateogry search and contain a search bar, with an option to display our full membership list, so users can easily search for the business they are looking for.  Over the next few months we will be calling each member to request a summary about their business that will be listed on your directory listing.  If you would like to update your listing you can also click the following link: http://suffieldchamber.com/join/application/.  (Note:  On the top of the page is a link that states "search for your business in the member directory," click this then enter your company name in the search bar, when your name comes up click "Update/Renew This Listing," and then review your listing and add your business summary in the comments section. )

Thank you for your time and support, if you have any questions please feel free to contact Krystal Holmes at 860-668-4848 or email me at info@suffieldchamber.com


Alex's Lemonade Stand

Join Us For Alex's Lemonade Stand Night on Saturday, July 10th!

Dear Friends of Tosca,

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation  emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott.  As many of you know, Alex is my niece. The only daughter of my sister Liz and her husband Jay. Beautiful, spirited Alex passed away in August 2004, after raising more than one million dollars for childhood cancer research.  Since 2004, thousands of volunteers across the country have helped Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation raised more than $30 million for childhood cancer, one cup at a time! Everyone can make a difference.

 

Please join us for this special evening, as we honor the memory of Alex and continue to help in the fight against childhood cancer.

 

With Regards,

Sue and All Your Friends At Tosca

 

$60.00 Per Person ~ Includes a Lemon Martini, Salad, Entrée, Dessert and Tax and Gratuity. (Beer or Wine may be substituted for Lemon Martini)

 

(15% of all proceeds from this evening will be donated to

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research)

 

Date~ Saturday, July 10th

Time ~ 7:30 PM Cocktail Reception

          8:00 PM "Lemon Inspired" Dinner

 

For Reservations please call (860) 668-0273

Email Reservations to sflynn@toscact.com

  


Bradley Bowl TVCA Event - July 22
Greetings!

Don't miss the opportunity to Network and Have FUN with over seven chambers and their families!
 
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Time: 5:30-7:30
Location: Bradley Bowling Center, 129 Ella Grasso Tpke, (Rte 75), Windsor Locks
 
Free Event! - Open to Chamber Members, TVCA, & Guests (and families) sponsored by the Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce
 
July's TVCA event will include:
 
  • Networking & Fun! Over 700 chamber members invited!
  • Free Bowling for members, guests and family Chamber Bowling Challenge - Friendly Competition Between Chambers
  • Business Showcase - Learn more about Windsor Locks Chamber Businesses
  • Appetizers & Refreshments
  • Door Prizes
  • Attendees receive complimentary passes for a future visit to Bradley Bowling Center
     
Please click on the link below to RSVP.  Remember to tell your employees and invite their family members, this is a great family outing!
Register Now!

Save the Date - Chamber Annual Picnic
Mark Your Calendar . . . .
 
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
5:30 to Dusk
Sunrise Park
 
Join us for great food and entertainment as we wind down from summer. 
 
More information to follow.