Chamber Office Closed For Thanksgiving

The Chamber office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.  We will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 30, 2015.

We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Ribbon Cutting - December 1, 2015

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting and the Celebration of the opening of The Average Joe's Bar & Grill!

Located on Flat River Road next to the Forever Antiques Mall.  The Average Joe's' Bar and Grill offers a full menu with daily menu specials, a full bar with daily drink specials, and weekly entertainment.

We'll cut the ribbon on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.  And, as a special treat, Matt & Ken will be providing attending Chamber Investors with lunch!

Please plan to celebrate with us! Register you attendance now: Ribbon Cutting at The Average Joe's

2nd Annual Chamber Cares: Tushies & Toes Drive

2nd Annual Chamber Cares - Tushies & Toes

• Undies Any Size from 0 to 12
• Socks Any Size From 1 to 10

• Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Office - 12 Municipal Drive, Park Hills - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• East Missouri Action Agency - Outreach Office - 903 East Chestnut, Desloge - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Daily Journal - 1513 St. Joe Drive, Park Hills - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (*Donations made here entitles you to FREE assistance in activating your existing Full Access  DJ Subscription!)
• Dale Mosier Auto Body - 201 Mulberry, Park Hills - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Bates Insurance - 918 E. Main Street, Park Hills - Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (*Donations made here may enter for a chance to win a $25 gas card and $25 Colton's Gift Certificate.  Drawing will be held on December 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Participants can only win one of the cards and may pick their choice if same name is drawn for both.)
• Better Bodies - 140 E. Woodlawn, Leadington - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (*Donations made here register you for a chance to win 1-Month Free Gym or Tanning.  Each donation earns you one entry i.e.: 2 packages of underwear = 2 entries, etc.  Two individuals will be awarded prizes.  Receive multiple chances to win with multiple donations!)
• Friends in Action Clubhouse - 206 Crane Street, Park Hills - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• First Bank - 1000 East Main Street - Park Hills -  Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• First State Community Bank - 365 West Main Street - Park Hills - Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Missouri Baptist University - 507 East Woodlawn - Park Hills - Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center - 815 E. Main  - Park Hills - Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• New Era Bank - 207 West Main - Park Hills - Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• American Home Care - 905 East Main, Suite B - Park Hills - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Chamber Investors are Encouraged to Bring Donations to the November & December Investor Meetings.  Sponsors should bring all donations to the December Investor Meeting for a Photo Op.

No First Friday Coffee Event in December or January

Please note.  Due to the holiday season, there are no First Friday Coffee Events scheduled for December 2015 or January 2016 .

We will resume our First Friday Coffee Schedule in February 2016 with the first event on February 5, hosted by Parkland Health Mart Pharmacy in Desloge!

Holiday Investor Meeting

The December Investor Meeting is a Special Holiday Meeting!  This meeting will be held at Elizabeth Hall and will last 1/2 hour longer than regular investor meetings!


Monthly investor meetings provide Chamber investors with a variety of information through guest speakers.  Topics range from small business information to governmental issues and assistance to community interests.  Monthly meetings keep investors abreast of current chamber happenings, and provide an excellent networking opportunity.   

Roberts Elected to the Chamber Board

Chamber Board Members recently held the annual board member election to fill the seats of those board members scheduled to retire in January.  With three of the four retiring board members agreeing to be re-appointed to a second 3-year term, there is only one board member seat being vacated in 2016. At the November Board of Directors Meeting, members voted to appoint Tish Roberts of  Culligan Soft Water to replace the retiring board member!  She has been appointed to a 3-year term commencing in January 2016 and concluding in January 2019

Tish has been an active member of the Chamber for many years.  Most recently, she has served as a Chamber Ambassador since 2014.  She has been a tremendous help at promoting the Chamber and its benefits and will be a very valuable asset to the Chamber Board.

Congratulations Tish!  We look forward to working with you!
 
Watch future newsletters for more information on Tish, the 3 re-appointed board members, and our honorary retiring board member!

Now Seeking 2016 Ambassadors & Ambassador Program Sponsors

What is the Ambassador Program?

 

The Ambassador Program is a group of Chamber Investors (non-board members) who have pledged their commitment to being extensively involved with Chamber activities throughout the year, including attending most, if not all, of the events, meetings, and other Chamber hosted activities.  They will serve as mentors to new investors, help with recruitment of new investors, and continue to help us maintain a professional, welcoming image.

 

Now Seeking Ambassadors  

Have you been saying that you'd love to get more involved in the Chamber?  Do you attend Investor Meetings?  Chamber Events like the First Friday Coffee?  How about Chamber Sponsored Ribbon Cuttings?  Would you like to make some new contacts and/or friends within the Community that you live and work?  How about just helping out the Chamber with nothing more than a small time commitment?

The Chamber board constructed this program designed to improve investor participation, networking, and appreciation.

Many of our investors already do many of the requirements for this program, but now, you have an opportunity to earn prizes and be rewarded for your chamber participation!

 

To find out more about the Ambassador Program, or to sign up to become a Chamber Ambassador, click here: Ambassador Program

 

Now Seeking Ambassador Program Sponsors 

 

Would you be willing to donate four small items from your business or organization in exchange for having your business/organization promoted throughout the entire year 2016?

We are currently seeking sponsors who are willing to donate items to be included in the "Acclaimed Ambassador Baskets".

 

Your business or organization will be recognized numerous times throughout 2016, as well as listed 24/7, the entire year, on the Chamber's website as an Ambassador Program Sponsor.

 

For more information, or to sign up to be an Ambassador Program Sponsor, contact the Chamber at info@phlcoc.net. 

 

December is Investor Renewal Month

Keep an eye on your email during the month of December!  It's investor renewal time!  You won't want to let your Chamber Membership lapse!

Investor renewal time is a great time to review your membership information to ensure we have all the correct contact information for you, your business/organization, and additional reps.  It's also a great time to update your business card, logo, and promotional graphics with us.  We use these items all year long to promote you.  We want to make sure everything is current and accurate!

Renewal time is also the perfect time to consider enhancing your page on our website for the new year!  For just $100 per year, you can have a highly detailed, very informational page on our website.  So far this year, we've had 24,751 visitors to our website.  Of that... 18,204 were unique users!  Our Member's Pages were viewed 53,516 times in 2015.  That's an average of 359 page views per investor... basically, there could be someone viewing your page on our website, every single day of the year!  You will definitely benefit from having as much information as possible on your page within our website!  For more information on an " Enhanced Page", contact the Chamber Office before you renew!

For questions about your annual Chamber Investment, please don't hesitate to contact the Chamber office at 573-431-1051 or info@phlcoc.net.