The Chamber, working with the LISD & others is developing a Business & Technology EXPO set for 10/16/10 at the Tech Center. Committeee meets next week for 1st time. Looking for interested volunteers. Call me at 265-2320.

Initial thoughts center on the event serving as a showcase for local businesses of all kinds with a special are set aside for technology related organizations. The plan also calls for hands-on instructive session on hardware, software, social medial and other business applications.

The show is belong held on a Saturday in order to make it possible for participation by area college students as well as the general public and business persons. Vendor fees will be held to a minimum and we are looking not to charge for admission for the event.

Anyone interested in serving on the Planning Committee may call the Chamber. Registration materials will be available in mid-May.

For more Chamber and member news log on to www.adrianareachamber.com

Ann Hughes
President & CEO
Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce

Resolve to utilize your membership in 2010!

Limitations of time, staff and energy can make it difficult to get involved with Chamber activities. but we encourage you to make use of Chamber services, access benefits and attend networking events whenever possible in the coming year. The Chamber works for you regardless of your level of involvement - website presence, referrals, brochure distribution, directory listings, etc. - but you get more from your membership investment when you are present at events and programs and take the opportunity to do some face-to-face networking. The Chamber is all about marketing - yourself, your products, your services - and we are available daily to sit down for a one-on-one conversation about helping your business succeed. Call me anytime at 265-2320. We are here to serve you and your business. Remember that your membership covers all of your employees and they may attend and/or participate in any Chamber program, committee or event!

Ann Hughes
President and CEO
517.265.2320
517.270.1818
www.adrianareachamber.com

Today,Wednesday, November 11th will mark the beginning of the Adrian Area Chamber’s 8th year of operation. The last seven years have been indelibly marked by the passion, leadership, service and involvement of countless individuals, businesses and area organizations who share the vision of making our community ever better, stronger and viable. Those years have been ones of opportunity for the Chamber as we grew from an idea nurtured by many in this community into a respected, results-oriented community and business development organization. To each individual, business and volunteer who has participated in any way to bring the Chamber to this point, please accept the sincere appreciation of our Directors, staff and membership!

It’s been seven years of hard work, commitment and accomplishment but you can be assured that we’re not sitting back and resting on our laurels! We’re moving forward with an agenda developed to strengthen local businesses, promote entrepreneurship, the arts, education, tourism and our quality of life. We are committed to marketing the greater Adrian community as the ideal place to locate a business, buy a home, invest, live, work and play. Log on to www.adrianareachamber.com top learnmore about the Chamber or call us at 517-265-2320.

Ann Hughes
President and CEO
517.265.2320
517.270.1818
www.adrianareachamber.com