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CHAMBER EVENTS
To Attend An Event: Please contact the chamber by calling
207-282-1567
You are cordially invited to attend the MEMBER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST AWARDS MEETING AT THE HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2009 BREAKFAST AT 7:30 A.M. MEETING AND AWARDS 8:00 A.M. PRESENTATION ON THE STATE OF FOLLOWING AWARDS CEREMONY We only have 150 seats available, Please call today at 282-1567 to RSVP: First come, First served
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Date: November 13, 2009 Holiday Inn Express The Biddeford-Saco Chamber
of Commerce & Industry As
our 23rd Annual Holiday Auction nears, we are requesting
member assistance in organizing, planning, attending and donating products or
services for
our fund raising event. Consider
the promotional value of providing your services or products.
Donating a prize for a Chamber event can be an effective form of
advertising. Bidders
have a chance
to actually sample the products or services you provide.
The donor’s name will be displayed with the prize as well as
mentioned in the Chamber Newsletter; local news print; the event program; and
with the product /service/material/gift certificates donated.
Some businesses may wish to provide a Cash Donation & co-sponsor an
item off our wish list; or purchase an item from local retailers to be
donated.
I
have included a few of the items from our wish list that we will
purchase with the cash donations. (TV,
DVD player
* weekend
getaway *
fuel & gas cards * artwork * home goods * outdoor lawn & garden furniture * ski equipment, tickets * golf items & packages * camera * bikes,
trikes, autos * canoe & kayak * etc). The
public, employees, friends and family are invited to attend.
The
auction is an excellent networking vehicle; a chance to meet fellow business
people; a fun evening; and a way to provide support for your local chamber.
Use this form for your tax purposes. The undersigned agrees to
contribute to the Chamber, as a recognized, legitimate business expense, for
promotional purposes, without charge, the item(s)
of new merchandise and/or
professional/trade services. The Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry, upon receipt of this agreement and acceptance of the merchandise and/or services indicated below, agrees to offer such item(s) for sale at auction and to retain all proceeds to be used for the purpose of furthering the stated aims of this organization. Please complete form below to participate in the 23rd Annual Holiday AuctionDonor Company:__________________________________________ Tel #: _______________________________________ Address: Contact Signature or tel. agreement with: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Donated Item: { }______________________________________________ Value Of This Item:$____________________ Gift
Certificate { } For:
__________________________________________
Value
of GC: $
________________________ Cash Donation { } $____________ Chamber please make certificate for us { } ____________________ Special
Instructions/Restrictions: (For
additional space, use back of form.)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pick-Up/Delivery Arrangements: [ ] You Will Deliver By: __________ [ ] You Will Mail By: ______________ [ ] We Can Pick Up By: ____________
More details to follow. ................................................................. Business
After Hours is an opportunity to showcase your business, a new product or
service, or your new branch, renovations, or just to throw a party. We
invite the membership and advertise the event in local newspapers.
Attendees take this opportunity to visit with you and your employees;
introduce themselves to new people and do some effective networking. FUTURE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Mark
Your Calendar Early Plan to Come, Network & Have Fun! 2009 Business
After Hours
June
25 - The Coastal House August
20 - Holiday Inn Express/Events Catering September
10 - Bens Flooring & Design October
8 - October
22 - Saco & Biddeford Savings Inst. November
5 - Our Father’s House November 19 - Hampton Inn December
10 - Smith, Elliott, Smith & Garmey Networking
At Its Best . . . All Business After Hours begin at 5:00pm to 7:00pm., unless advertised differently. All members and their employees and families are invited to attend FREE. - - If you are interested in h a Business After Hours event, please contact Elaine Palmitessa at 282-1567. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Free to members and guests of members. Non-member $10.00 fee. .................................................................
Open to Public and
Chamber Members and their employees. 5:30
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Have your registration information ready to be given to the registrant. Phone: 282-1567 Workshops
are provided as a 207 282-1567 E-mail:
lori@biddefordsacochamber.org Please reserve your seating
early.
2009
- 2010 Seminars Sept. 15
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS IN A UNSTABLE ECONOMY
* What You Shouldn’t do!
* What You MUST Do!
Nov. 17 Wills, Estate Planning & Trusts Strategies for employees and families.
Geared to Maine’s requirements on
wills, trust and estate planning.
Two
presentations by two experts
in the field. Mar.
16 ARE YOU THINKING OF CHANGING CAREER? * Learn Job Training Skills * Learn Skills on How
to Write a Resume * See and Hear What Employers Expect May
18
buying or selling on the internet Learn how to sell on the internet safely.
Find out how to make money in
internet sales. Receive
knowledge and practical advise from
the experts on the internet.
What
goes into placing orders to buy, deliveries and product information.
Expand opportunities in a new market
selling business.
Third Tuesday Community Saco
The
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 5th Annual
Business-to-Business Expo "The Largest
Networking Event of the Year" September 23, 2009 from 12-6 P.M. Free Admission to Public- Free Parking Door Prizes - Free Speaker Programs
Take action and watch your numbers jump - join the Chamber at the
Business-to-Business Expo. You’ll meet face-to-face with prospects (over 1,000
attendees expected) not to mention the other 125 + companies exhibiting. You
will increase business-to-business and/or
business-to-consumer lead production.
Chamber
Member Registration & Pricing
Non-Chamber Members Pricing
Single
Booth 10’ W x 8’ D
$295.00
Single Booth 10’ W x 8’ D
$425.00 Single Booth W/Electricity
$350.00
Single Booth W/Electricity
$475.00
Shared Booth (call for details)
$350.00
SBooth
has one 6’ skirted table cloth; 2 chairs; 8ft. backdrop; trash can &
company sign Enjoy the ease and convenience of networking and shopping. All in one place! Talk to top executives and owners. If you are interested in reserving a booth or becoming a sponsor please contact Elaine at 207-282-1567 Look who has signed up to participate in this year
expo( as of 06/05/09) !!! A-1
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