Posts Tagged "Commerce"
We’ve heard it before – networking is a fundamental element of building a business. What’s a business without suppliers, customers and overall, a community of support? Large or small, businesses need to pay close attention to creating a world of reliable and valuable contacts.
For small businesses, in particular, there are resources dedicated to cultivating effective networks. First stop: your local chamber of commerce. Small businesses comprise the bulk of chamber of commerce membership in the U.S. In fact, almost 96% of U.S. Chamber member companies have fewer than 100 employees.
The primary goal of a chamber is to improve the business climate in a local area, typically through business networking, lobbying, and various business services. Businesses which belong to a chamber [Read more...]
One hundred years ago, New Jersey’s leading businessmen including Thomas Edison petitioned for the establishment of a state chamber of commerce. They recognized the value and the importance of an organization dedicated to making widely known the commercial, manufacturing, and residential advantages open to those who would locate their business in New Jersey.
In the hundred years that have passed, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has grown into a Garden State institution with more than 1,200 member companies and associations representing 500,000 employees and billions of dollars in annual revenue.
Since the Chambers founding, New Jersey’s economy has evolved and transitioned many times over, to the point where the founders would have a difficult time [Read more...]
Posted by natasha on December 21st, 2011 ~
0 Comments Article by Gurudwara Baba
Joining your area’s Chamber of Commerce can be a smart move for your home business. Because businesses that participate in this group promote each other and work together, your own business can grow and prosper quickly. Here are just a few ways you can benefit by joining your local Chamber of Commerce: – If you make it known that your product or service makes great client or employee gifts, you could wind up with a very nice flow of business from your fellow Chamber members. – You may be able to line up some lunchtime sales or parties featuring your products at local businesses to help employees with gift shopping (especially at [Read more...]
Posted by natasha on December 19th, 2011 ~
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“Shenzhou VI” successful flying, “10 Games” smooth opening. October 12, 2005, the day of a whole nation excited. On this day the same, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Metal Chambers of Commerce Union. This is the hardware industry in the history of a pivotal event in Jiangsu Province Federation of Metal Industry Association, Zhejiang Industry and Commerce Association and the Shanghai Mechanical & Electrical Hardware Hardware Industry and Commerce Chamber of Commerce reached a historic agreement: the establishment of two provinces and one city Federation of Metal ( Electrical and Mechanical) Chambers of Commerce Alliance, the [Read more...]
For long years, the Aspen Colorado Chamber of Commerce is deemed as the best source for community information, whether you are traveling or relocating to Aspen Colorado. It works to provide you and the other Aspen visitors all the necessary information, including housing, attractions, demographics, business, commerce, and a lot more.
The Chamber Commerce in Aspen, also known as the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA), is in the first place a non-profit community organization devoted to supporting the business community of Aspen and to enhancing the visitors’ experience. Many have also considered the Aspen Chamber Commerce as a distinct and strong blend of a traditional business chamber and a visitor’s bureau that is composed of approximately 750 businesses, a diverse board [Read more...]
In a previous article, I spoke briefly about the four types of networking groups. Now, let’s take a look at a category of networking groups.
One category that most people are familiar with is the Chamber Of Commerce. Chambers serve a long standing role in the business community. It is a role of development and support. A Chamber Of Commerce can offer business both small and large with networking opportunities, training programs, legislative assistance and a host of other benefits. A Chamber Of Commerce can be a local, statewide, national, or international organization with separate memberships for each. If you belong to an area Chamber of Commerce, you do not belong to a state or national Chamber. Each plays their own role in the business community.
Some Chambers of Commerce take more of [Read more...]
2010 will be an exciting year of possibilities for the Islington Chamber of commerce as we announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive – Ronke Lawal.
Ronke joins the Chamber in early January after spending 5 years running her own business as an advisor to small businesses, mainly on business development, marketing, events and PR.
With a good knowledge of the Borough, having studied for her A levels at City and Islington College she will be instigating a number of exciting new changes which will strengthen its place as an esteemed Business Membership organisation. With her passion for business, Ronke has a vision for growth and revitalisation for the Chamber that will see it reach new heights in 2010.
Islington Chamber celebrated its 80th birthday in 2009 and is [Read more...]
The Islington Chamber of Commerce (ICoC) is just one example of why business membership works for so many and makes the difference between business success and business failure.
The frequent and relevant networking opportunities available through the chamber make it a valuable forum in which to do business; offering consistent referrals and opportunities to showcase skills, products and services to fellow business owners. The ICoC holds networking events at least 3 times a month which vary from relaxed professional breakfast meetings to powerful business expos like “Inspired Islington”. The old adage rings true with business membership of a chamber of commerce; “the more you give, the more you get” – the more active members are within the chamber, be that through [Read more...]
Posted by natasha on April 11th, 2011 ~
0 Comments Recently I decided it was time to start a part-time business. I decided it would be wise to join my local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber as it is known, is the place to network and connect with other local business owners. However, I learned something from this experience. I do not even like to network and connect. If you are person like me should you even bother joining your local Chamber?
Ask yourself some questions. Do you have a business that will make money on other businesses? If you have a marketing company the answer is yes. If you run an ice cream shop then it is doubtful. Also, are you willing or able to attend the social functions offered? I quickly learned that there are multiple meetings every month. If you are considering joining, try getting a calendar of events. Then [Read more...]
Posted by natasha on April 10th, 2011 ~
0 Comments The EcoChamber, the global green chamber of commerce made many of their green business marketing tools free as a way to support green businesses in honor of Earth Month, 2011. The free green business marketing tools include the ability to publish press releases, articles, classifieds and event information to the green chamber of commerce’s more than 1,100 global listings, 2,100 Twitter followers and 700 Facebook fans.
“Our mission is to help the growth of green businesses worldwide,” commented EcoChamber’s founder Tia Diaz-Balart. “By helping deliver customers, investors and other stakeholders to companies and organizations who are doing right by the environment, we can not only encourage other companies to adopt sustainable practices, but also help have a positive [Read more...]
