2014 Annual Meeting

Vision
Prosperity In Business. Strength In Community.
Board Elections
It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors
to provide governance and operational oversight
to fulfill the Chamber’s mission to:
Encourage and support economic development and success
by creating collaborations to grow membership,
support tourism, and foster opportunities
that will ensure a vibrant community
for those who work, live, and play here.
Bylaw Approval
PROPOSED CHANGES
 Remove from Bylaws and implemented into a policy
 Orientation & Notices, Agendas and Meeting
 Remove from Bylaws and implemented into job description
 Management Personnel
 Modify Board Composition
 Remove ex-officio board members: LIVE Iosco and CVB. All
members support quorum at board meeting
Bylaw Approval
PROPOSED CHANGES
 Rewritten for great clarification
 Board Attendance & Indemnification
 Modify
 Nomination for Petition, Annual Inspection of Books,
Parliamentary Authority
 Remove from Bylaws
 Corsair Ski Trail Council as standing committee
Serve. Lead. Succeed.
A Year in Review
2014 YTD Financial Update
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
ENHANCE CHAMBER GOVERNANCE
• Adopted a new vision and mission statement;
• Reviewed and proposed Bylaw changes;
• Began developing policy and procedural manual;
• Established Committees:
• Bylaw & Policies
• Finance
• Created & Filled Office Manager Position
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
GROW MEMBERSHIP: Welcomed 36 new members
Am. Legion Post 211
Burger King
Camp Inn Lodge
Celebrations with Love
Charter Communications
Clearview Car Wash
Corsair Ski Council
Diversions Tea House
Elizabeth Mikols
Grow Social
Heritage Coast S&R
ICCF
IRESA
Lake Huron Community
Church
LIVE Iosco
MI Tours Pure & Simple
Motor City Surf & Kite
Shop
NEM Technology
New Vision Family
Eyecare
Northeastern Shopper
Oscoda Septic
Phone Guide
Saganing Eagles Landing
Casino – Standish
Sand Lake Inn
Sleep by the Bay
Sobak Medical
Sunrise Harmony Chorus
TR McTaggart
Tawas Bike Rental
Tawas Computers
Tawas Hometown Sears
Tawas Moose Lodge
Tawas Point Grille
Thomson Agency
Tractor Supply
Woodland RV
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
ENHANCE CHAMBER IMAGE
• Developed new Chamber website
• Began Facility Improvements
• Cleaned up building grounds
• New digital sign
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
INCREASE MEMBER VALUE: EDUCATION,
OUTREACH, SUPPORT
• Hosted Website Training
• Hosted Social Media & Marketing Training
• Coordinated local manufacturer meeting for Congressman
Dan Kildee
• Co-Hosted CEC Conference
• Shop Local Campaign
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
ENHANCE MEMBER NETWORKING
• Co-hosted seven Business After Hours:
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Alabaster Corners
Witz End
The Boat House
ICCF
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IRESA
Tendercare
Tawas Area Schools
Tawas Pointe Grille
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
ENHANCE MEMBER NETWORKING
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Supported four Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies:
• Northwoods Landscape & Nursery
• Tractor Supply
• Tawas Computers
• Uncle Winnie’s
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
ENHANCE MEMBER NETWORKING
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Hosted Member Golf Classic
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Net profit of $4,700 to support new digital sign
A Year in Review (From the Strategic Plan)
VISITOR & REFERRAL SUPPORT (YTD)
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Drop In Visitors: 1,709
Phone & Email Contacts: 2,199
Visitor Guide Distribution
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Office: 3,810
Members: 7,990
MDOT Centers: 8,000
Referrals: 8,353
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28% - Community Events/Festivals
16% - Member Events/Activities
33% - Direct Member Referrals
23% - Things to do/Area Attractions
Chamber Events
• Perchville
• 2014 Gross Income: $73,054
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Increase of $1,600 from 2013
• 2015 Event: February 5-8
• Lots of New Plans
• Art Shows (Memorial & Labor Days)
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Gross Income: $23,140
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Increase of $4,490 from 2013
• Independence Day
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2014 Gross Income: $21,900
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Up $8,105 from 2013
Serve. Lead. Succeed.
What’s Ahead in 2015
What’s Ahead in 2015
Facility Renovation Plan
What’s Ahead in 2015
Member Services Coordinator
What’s Ahead in 2015
Revise Chamber Chat Format
on WKJC
What’s Ahead in 2015
Education Programs
• Connect Over Coffee vs Lunch & Learn
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Business Basics – What are you needs?
Customer Relations
Community Resource Awareness
Succession Planning
What’s Ahead in 2015
Mentor Programs
High School/College/Young Adult
Serve. Lead. Succeed.
Q&A