Dear members,
Good morning! We hope everyone had a good Mother's Day weekend and big congratulations to all of the Murray State University graduates! Last week, we celebrated Small Business Week encouraging community members to support and thank our local businesses for all they do to make our community unique.
Are you hiring? Post your jobs on our website at www.MyMurray.com. Our Director of Membership Development, Hailey Anderson, walks you through how to post one here. Many businesses and organizations are dealing with limited staff. Please realize businesses can't operate at 100% without a full team. This is a friendly reminder to be gracious and patient, especially at restaurants. They need your support! #EatLocal
Our Small Business Seminars, presented by FNB Bank, will take place this month! We kickoff our first event next week on May 18th at 9am via Zoom as we talk about Marketing with Socially Present President, Amy Clevidence and FNB VP & Marketing Director, Brooke Wiles.
On May 19th, we will hear from a panel on bettering your customer service, "Service with a Smile." Panelists include Jim Foster, Owner of Culvers Murray, Dr. Reed Jarvis, Owner Jarvis Vision Center, Trice Sergeant, VP & Retail Banking Manager at FNB Bank, Inc. and Whitney Cooper, Owner Flowers by Whitney. Two more events follow the last week of May.
You can sign up for all four, or catch the recordings later. But, we really don't want you to miss them via zoom for the great discussion - submit your great questions in advance, or come prepared to ask during the sessions!
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MARKETING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, May 18th at 9am CDT
Zoom, Register Below
Speakers: Amy Clevidence, President Socially Present &
Brooke Wiles, VP & Director of Marketing FNB Bank
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SERVICE WITH A SMILE
Wednesday, May 19th at 9am CDT
Zoom, Register Below
Speakers: Dr. Reed Jarvis, Owner Jarvis Vision Center
Whitney Cooper, Owner Flowers by Whitney
Jim Foster, Owner Culvers of Murray
Trice Sergeant, VP, Retail Banking Manager FNB Bank
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HIRING, FIRING & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Tuesday, May 25th at 9am CDT
Zoom, Register Below
Speakers: Sonia Osman, Hanna Resource Group
Crystal Balentine, HR Officer at FNB Bank.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES POST-COVID
Friday, May 28th at 9am CDT
Zoom, Register Below
Speakers:
Aaron Harned, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Coach
Chris Wooldridge, Director Center for Economic & Entrepreneurial Development, College of Business @ Murray State University, and
Lori Noel, EVP & Chief Lending Officer FNB Bank
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LEADERSHIP MURRAY APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! |
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Your organization benefits immeasurably by participation in Leadership Murray as a result of the lasting, quality relationships that develop between class members, alumni and community leaders. This is a 10-month program beginning in August 2021 and ends with Graduation in May 2022. To meet graduation requirements, participants must attend all Leadership Murray sessions and accomplish the points needed. To see the full program details and requirements, visit our website.
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Calling ALL LEADERSHIP MURRAY ALUMNI
Please help us update our records with your current contact information by completing this quick form below. Our current class is hoping to better develop this network as their class project.
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Thursday, May 13th* at 8:45AM
Grand Opening!!
652 N 12th St
*Please note the date change to one day earlier than originally scheduled. They are ready for you to come shop with them!
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IS YOUR BUSINESS LISTED YET TO ACCEPT MURRAY MONEY?
Murray Money (our Community eGift Card program) is a simple way for people and companies to “give back” and drive more business into our local stores. Murray Money is a digital giftcard that can be used at any participating Chamber member merchant: restaurants, boutiques, salons and spas, sports and entertainment, hotels, etc. Murray Money is a quick and easy way to keep dollars local, strengthening our local businesses and building our community. There is NO COST to participate for Chamber members! To sign up or for more information, contact Hailey Anderson at [email protected].
Please note: Murray Money is NOT replacing our Chamber Check program. The intent of this eGift Card program is to make it easier for out-of-town individuals to support our local businesses (i.e. MSU parents sending their student an eGift Card to eat at a local restaurant) and for individuals needing a quick way to send a gift.
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The affordability of health insurance consistently ranks as one of the top worry-items for business owners. With health care costs hitting small employers particularly hard, you may find it hard to offer health benefits to your employees. We are proud to have the ability to provide great options for healthcare coverage and workers' compensation.
To learn more, contact your local insurance agent or a Chamber staff member for more information.
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