AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INFORMATION November 2016

Chamber Ambassador Team Mission To support and develop the Chamber through enlisting new members, retaining existing members and promoting the Chamber in the TriCities community. What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

Chamber Ambassador Team Vision To position the Chamber as the premium business organization in the Tricities (and beyond) through member support, communication and community involvement. What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

WHAT DOES AN AMBASSADOR DO? PROMOTES ATTENDS WELCOMES CELEBRATES RECRUITS INFORMS CALLS What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club VISITS POSTS EDUCATES INVITES

WHAT IS THE TIME AND EFFORT COMMITMENT? 10 HOURS PER MONTH Monthly Ambassador meeting (1 ½ hours) 3-5 phone calls & welcome emails/month (1 hour) Engagement communication with existing members (1 hour) Referral of new members (1/2 hour) KICKSTART event each month (2 hours) Community events & grand openings (variable –2 hour) Other Chamber events (variable –2 hours) What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Ambassador identification nametag Photo and bio on Chamber website (linked to your website) Enhanced Chamber directory listing ($99 value) Discounted Chamber event offers (average 50% - some exclusions) Public introduction at select Chamber events Exclusive event invitations New benefit trials Invitation to ultra-exclusive Ambassador social events! What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

Ambassador of the Month Features on website and on Chamber Chat Radio plug on CKPM 98.7FM Liaison with KICKSTART host What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

BENEFITS Recognition as a member of an elite group of business leaders and mentors Regular opportunities to make new contacts Increased exposure and profile within the Chamber and the community Maximum value of Chamber benefits Connection opportunities with business leaders and community decision makers Enhanced personal cv What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

(MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR) STAFF (MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR) CHIEF AMBASSADOR What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

CHIEF AMBASSADOR DUTIES Manage communication between Chamber staff and Ambassador team Manage points Manage meeting minutes Mentor new Ambassadors Assign phone calls Monitor and assign community events and member celebrations Manage Ambassador volunteer assignments at Chamber events Actively shape Ambassador Team into the most effective recruitment, engagement and retention team What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

WHAT NEXT? November 20 Applications Due November 23-30 Interviews December 1 Selection process complete – applicants advised December 3 2016 Ambassador Team introduced at Christmas Luncheon January 12 First 2016 Ambassador Team meeting, 9:30 – 11:00 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DANA STRONG AT 604-464-2716 OR dana@tricitieschamber.com What is a Chamber of Commerce? A bank A branch of government Some elitist old boys club

IN MAKING THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOIN US… IN MAKING THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE BEST THAT IT CAN BE!