HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoint Meeting - ChamberAugust 17, 2016
▪Mission:
▪Advance the business interests of Chamber members and contribute to the economic and social vitality of the community.
▪Invigorate the business environment and enhance the quality of life in our community.
Review of Accomplishments
▪Hired a full-time Office Manager.
▪Chamber office/Visitor center handled thousands of in-person and
▪Online inquiries including requests for City Maps, business brochures,
and Saratoga News.
▪Coordinated and promoted business mixers and ribbon cuttings in more
than one commercial district of Saratoga.
▪Managed several fund-raising events: Holiday Open House/Wine Stroll,
Spring Wine Stroll, Classic Car Show, Brews and Blues.
▪Held a public “annual meeting” along with a legislative talk on a topic of
mutual interest.
▪Triennial Chamber Street Maps in 2016 are work-in-process.
▪Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) provide counseling once a
month at our Chamber office.
▪(See examples of accomplishments on the following slides)
Open House / carriage ride / wine stroll –day after Thanksgiving
Ribbon Cutting and Joint Chamber Mixer –Oct. 28, 2013
Joint Mixer with Cupertino Chamber in Saratoga –April 2016
Ribbon Cutting –June 29, 2016
Spring Wine Stroll –May 7, 2016
Classic Car Show –Big Basin Way –July 17, 2016
Saratoga Chamber future Plans & Strategies
▪Improve website look and feel and functionality
▪Improve how we manage membership and member acquisition
▪Improve social media communication
▪Continue to bring thousands of people to the Village
▪Hire an Executive Director to lead the Chamber
▪Build up a cash reserve
▪Recruit new Board members