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"Images of Bartlett
& Northeast Shelby County” Magazine: The primary marketing tool used for
newcomers, businesses and existing residents. Distributed within the NorthEast
Shelby County community. Five thousand are published each
fall.
BACC Membership Directory: Both alphabetical and
classified listings give Chamber members visibility to existing and potential
customers. One thousand published yearly and distributed year
round.
BACC News is the official BACC newsletter
published with Bartlett & Cordova Appeal, distributed to 40,000
every other month. Members are encouraged to submit profiles about their
business. Advertisements are available.
Regional Map: The
only street map for Northeast Shelby County is included in all relocation and
prospect packages. The map is also distributed free to all members, newcomers
and existing residents. Five thousand are printed annually. One of the least
expensive yet effective advertising opportunities available to businesses.
Shopping & Business Guide: A tri-fold map listing Bartlett
area shops and businesses is distributed in welcome centers, hotels,
restaurants, and the Chamber office.
Relocation Packets:
The premier information source regarding the communities of Northeast
Shelby County. Packet contains “Images of Bartlett & NorthEast Shelby
County" Magazine, the Regional Map and other useful information provided to
hundreds of inquiries annually.
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Membership Luncheons:
The Chamber's general membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of each
month from 11:30–1:00. This program addresses business and community related
topics and is a great networking opportunity for all.
Business
Networking Coffee: Usually held every month at a member business from
8:00 - 9:00 in the morning. Great networking
opportunity.
Chamber Mixer
- After Hours: Usually held every other month, this is a popular
socializing and networking event held at various member
locations.
Ambassadors Club: The public relations arm for the
BACC, this core group of volunteers is among the first to greet new businesses
in the area with Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Opening events. See more information
below.
Committee Participation: The BACC depends upon volunteers
to aid in implementing the Chamber's mission by serving on committees and
councils. An excellent way to develop contacts and find out what's going on in
the community.
Business Referral Service: The Chamber refers only
current members to the hundreds of requests made yearly.
Membership
Mailing Labels: Mailing addresses of current members are available for a
nominal fee to Chamber members, allowing you to develop a database of business
prospects.
ACTIVITIES
Bartlett
Business Expo: This one day event, held in the spring allows businesses to
showcase their products and services. Over 1500 normally attend. A great way to
introduce your product to the membership and the general public.
BACC
Golf Tournament: Held in the spring, this activity not only gets you away
from the daily grind, but provides some networking and friendly competition.
Annual Chamber Gala: Held in early November, this fun event is
exclusively for members and their guests. Live music, excellent food, a silent
auction and good company makes this an event you do not wish to miss.
Holiday Heroes: One of the Chamber’s more personally rewarding
activities, this annual holiday event for children at Youth Villages/Boys Town
offers an opportunity for members to sponsor a child at Christmas and to
interact with that child at a gift-giving
party.
PROGRAMS
Councils & Committees:
The BACC utilizes Councils and Committees to address the issues of business.
Members are encouraged to participate in one or more focus areas, which include:
Retail & Commercial, Education & Workforce, Residential & Lifestyle,
and Industrial Development.
Leadership Bartlett: This
program educates and challenges participants to the needs of the community,
enhances their leadership skills, and expands business and personal
relationships. It provides developing leaders a broad view of the
community.
Youth Leadership Bartlett: Modeled after Leadership Bartlett, this program assists high
school students in learning more about their community, as well as enhancing
their leadership skills, providing ways of dealing with peers, and teaching good
decision making.
Bartlett Education Foundation provides grants to
teachers for projects not funded under the normal school budget. The Foundation
is chartered as a 501c3.
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Ribbon Cuttings: Chamber
Board Members, staff and Ambassador Club Members will help celebrate your
business opening. One of the most cost effective advertising methods.
Complimentary to new and expanding businesses. Exposure in the Chamber
newsletter, Bartlett Express, Cordova Beacon and Bartlett &
Cordova Appeal.
Chamber Website: The Chamber website is the
primary portal for Northeast Shelby County. The website provides valuable
information about the community and the BACC Membership. Your company listing
and direct links to your website are complimentary. Advertising opportunities
are available. www.bartlettchamber.org
Advocate for Business: The Chamber is
the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues. The
Public Policy Review Council regularly discusses business issues.
Tax
Deductible: 95% of Membership is deductible as a business expense. The
remaining 5% covers lobbying expenses.
SPECIFIC
BENEFITS TO MEMBERSHIP
BASIC MEMBERSHIP: $250
(Add
$5 per employee over 5 for recommended investment level
)
Chamber Website Listing with Link to your
Website
Membership
Directory - annual listing (1000
distributed)
Bartlett Area Magazine - published annually (5000
distributed)
Chamber
Newsletter
Regional Street Map (5000
distributed)
M2M Programs (Member to
Member)
Chamber Affinity
Program
Referrals of Chamber
Members
Invitations
to:
Monthly
Chamber
Meetings
Business
Networking
Coffee
Chamber
Mixers-After
Hours
Annual Chamber
Gala
Annual
Chairman’s
Address
Business
Workshops and
Seminars
Nashville
Legislative
Mission
Ribbon
Cuttings, Grand Openings & Groundbreaking
Ceremonies
Council
Membership Opportunity in:Commercial &
Retail
Residential
&
Lifestyle
Education
&
Workforce
Committee Membership Opportunity:
Ambassador
Club
Annual
Chamber
Gala
Bartlett
Business
Expo
Chamber
Golf
Tournament
Industry
Appreciation
Picnic
Business
Development
Advertising
Opportunities: Membership
Directory
Chamber
Newsletter-Bartlett & Cordova
Appeal
Bartlett
Area
Magazine
Regional
Street
Map
The
Bartlett Express quarterly
insert
Sponsorship
Opportunities: Business Networking
Coffees
Chamber
Mixers-After
Hours
Annual
Chamber
Gala
Business Workshops and
Seminars
Nashville Legislative
Mission
Bartlett Business
Expo
Chamber Golf
Tournament
Industry Appreciation
Picnic
Holiday Open House
INDIVIDUALS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT: $150
(Add
$5 per employee over 10 for recommended investment level)
PROFESSIONAL, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENTS:
$50 per Associate or Agent after Principle
Joins (Same benefits as Basic
Member)
PREMIUM MEMBER: $500
Same benefits as Basic
Member plus
Premium Listing in Chamber
Publications
Member of the Public Policy Review Committee
SUSTAINING MEMBER: $1,200
Same benefits as Premium Member
plus
Member of the
Public Policy Review
Committee
Member of
the Primary Industry
Council
Signage at
Chamber Monthly Member
Meetings
Special
Listing on Chamber
Website
Involvement
in Chamber Planning
Sessions
Minimum of
two Board of Advisors/Board of Directors joint meetings per year
Steering Committee
Member of Councils (Retail & Commercial, Residential & Lifestyle, Education &
Workforce)
ECONOMIC INVESTOR: $3,000
Corporate Investor in the Chamber’s Economic Development
Initiative
Same benefits as Sustaining
Member
plus
Public Policy Review Committee
Advisor
Recognition in Bartlett Express and Bartlett & Cordova
Appealinserts
Recognition at the Annual Chamber
Gala
Industry Appreciation Picnic
Sponsor
Chamber Events
Benefits:
Seats at Annual Chamber
Gala
Seats at Board of Advisors
meetings
Bartlett Business Expo
booth
Golfers in Chamber Golf
Tournament
Acknowledged in selected Economic Development
Collateral
CENTER STAGE SPONSOR: $5,000
Sponsor of Membership Services
and Community Development Events
General Monthly Member Meetings
Collectively sponsor Annual Chairman’s Address (January
meeting)
Chamber Mixers: After
Hours
Business Networking
Coffees
Business Workshops and
Seminars
New Member
Orientations
Ribbon Cuttings /
Grand Openings
Chamber Golf
Tournament (plus 2 players
complimentary)
Annual Chamber Gala
(plus 4 seats complimentary)
Bartlett Business Expo (plus one free
booth)
Holiday Open
House
STRATEGIC PARTNER: $10,000 or more
Principal Investor in
the Chamber’s Economic Development
Initiative
Same benefits as Economic
Investor plus
Engaged in
Long-Term Planning for NE
Corridor
Recognition for the
BACC Economic Development
Program
Quarterly updates of
ED progress
Principal
Sponsor of Economic Development related events such as the Industry
Appreciation Picnic
Acknowledged in Economic Development
Collateral:
Chamber
Website
Printed
Materials
Trade Shows &
Presentations
Business
& Political
Forums
Direct
involvement in the Primary Industry
Council
Participation in the
Shelby County Chambers of Commerce
Alliance
Acknowledgement
within the Community as a Strategic
Partner
Chamber Events
Benefits:
Seats at Annual Chamber
Gala
Seats at Board of Advisors
meetings
Bartlett Business Expo
booth
Golfers in Chamber Golf Tournament
Processing Fee for all New
Members: $25
Email Beverly Holmgren for Membership
Information
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The Ambassadors
Club serves as the public relations arm of the Chamber. Members work throughout
the year to welcome new businesses to the Bartlett area by attending ribbon
cuttings, groundbreakings, and grand opening ceremonies on behalf of the Chamber
and of their respective businesses. They also volunteer time to personally visit
Chamber members to keep them informed of Chamber activities, call on new
businesses as prospective Chamber members, provide the volunteer hours needed to
staff Chamber events, and promote the Chamber within the community. The
Ambassadors donate countless hours yearly to help the Chamber and the Bartlett
business community grow and flourish.
Ambassadors: February 2008
Peter Abell, Youth Villages
Ellis Alvin, Hyatt Place Memphis/Wolfchase Galleria
Faith Andrews, Hyatt Place Memphis/Wolfchase Galleria
Lester Brown, First Tennessee Bank
Nancy Browning, McLean CPA Firm
Chris Cocran, Wachovia Bank
Brian Elder, KIX-106
Art Fields, Safeguard Business Systems
Dawne Figus, Walgreens-Highway 70
Melissa Holley, PayChoice
Hilda Hutcherson, Prudential/Collins-Maury, Inc. Realtors
Amanda Ivy, The Bartlett Express
Colleen Kaslow-Knight, Colleen’s Canine Cab
Linda Mather, McWaters & Associates
Hemmy Patel, Wingate Inn
Rise' Reading, National College of Business &
Technology
Rhonda Talbot, Talbot-Lass Concepts
Tom Talbot, MetLife Financial Services
David Tennant, Tennant Quality Printing
Julie Trayal, Bartlett & Cordova Appeal
Joe Walker, Bartlett Mortgage
Barrett Watson, Access Communications
Nancy Wickman, RN, Wickman Family Medicine
Hank Winkler, Rivercrest Elementary PTA
Email Beverly
Holmgren for Ambassador Information
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