DECEMBER UPDATES FROM
THE PARKS CHAMBER
Dear Members,
Thank you for your support as we've worked over the past several months to strengthen the foundation of The Parks Chamber. Earlier this year, our Board of Directors engaged in strategic planning initiatives to better define the chamber’s purpose. Together, our immediate focus has been on producing world-class Signature Events and implementing new technology tools.
EVENTS: In August, we hosted a sold out Golf Outing with 126 golfers, 38 golf hole sponsors, 13 activity golf holes, and nearly $5,000 in raffle prizes. The outing also featured a celebrity guest appearance by Chicago Blackhawks player and Stanley Cup winner Brian Campbell. In October, we hosted our Annual Meeting & Dinner, where we more than doubled attendance from last year, presented the new Arthur W. Anderson Community Service Award, and showcased member products and services in addition to the chamber's new technology tools. Since May of this year, The Parks Chamber also hosted 12 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies and welcomed 38 new members.
TECHNOLOGY: Another important priority for 2019 has been to cleanup member data and implement tools to automate our workflow and better serve you and all of our members. If you think about it, chambers of commerce started as brick-and-mortar lobbies, where residents and visitors could research - in person or by phone - information about local businesses. In today’s digital economy, The Parks Chamber needs to offer innovative, digital resources to help members promote products and services online. Our new website and comprehensive Member Management System are now live, and members are beginning to benefit from these new, state-of-the-art resources.
The Parks Chamber was formed in 1989 to serve the Loves Park and Machesney Park communities. Today, we welcome the participation of businesses and organizations from throughout the greater region. If you're not a member, we invite you join us today. We also hope to see you at our Holiday Happy Hour on December 18.
Wishing you a prosperous and wonderful holiday season!
Sincerely,
Tonya Lamia
Executive Director
2019 MEMBER DUES INVOICE DELAY
We sincerely apologize for the delay in sending the October 2019 annual membership dues renewal invoices. We're finalizing data cleanup in our new billing system and expect to email and/or mail invoices within the next few weeks. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
YOU'RE INVITED TO ATTEND
THE PARKS CHAMBER
2019 HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday, December 18
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Jax Pub
4160 N Perryville Road, Loves Park
Parks Chamber members will receive two free drink tickets,
and complimentary appetizers will be served
SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE
FIRST 60 REGISTRANTS
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