Business After Hours is good for business

Business After Hours is an effective and low-cost way for you to network with other businesses in a relaxed setting that builds relationships and lays the ground for future contacts with customers, clients, and suppliers. With access to the Chamber’s Newsletter and mailing list, your business can reach more than 430 other area businesses and over 540 individuals. You can invite as many others as you wish, and reach those target markets that you just haven’t had the time to contact. The public relations value of the event itself ­ - the publicity through news releases, the Chamber’s network, and word-of-mouth ­­- make Business After Hours an extraordinarily low-cost way to introduce a new product or service, launch a promotional event, or simply say “thanks” to valued clients, customers, and suppliers.

Business After Hours is good for the community

Business After Hours can reach a significant cross-section of community members in business, education, the arts, and civic and social service agencies. The event can enhance existing networks and relationships, leading to innovation and cooperation in both business and civic activities. Gathering informally creates a positive feeling of community and shows that we are able to join together for mutually beneficial goals. Overall, the event sends a message to your clients, customers, and suppliers, as well as to the general public, that you support the efforts of the region’s businesses and citizens to build a stronger community, and that your business is an active contributor to the area’s economic revitalization.

Suggestions for sponsoring a memorable event

Time your Business After Hours event to coincide with a new promotion, product, advertising campaign, store opening, or seasonal event.

Get creative - include a special event of some sort that provides even more news value - and publicity.

Have a business card drawing for a door prize and include the drawing in your publicity.

Cement business relationships by working with other Chamber members to help you plan, cater, decorate, and host the event. The Chamber Office can provide you with referrals if you need them.