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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChamber of CommerceSeptember 20, 2017 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 Printed and Distributed new Saratoga Map Chamber office/Visitor center helps 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 Launched new website 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 Review of Accomplishments Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) provide counseling once a month at our Chamber office Hosted a successful series of Social Media Workshops Increased chamber’s social media presence Created new business packets that we distribute to new business licenses in town (See example handout) Launched new approach to Monthly Business Mixers that has been met with enthusiasm, significant attendance, and increased membership sign ups Open House / Wine stroll & Tree Lighting Social Media Workshops –2017 April 21st May 19th June 16th July 21st Spring Wine Stroll –May 7, 2016 August 16, 2017 8th Classic Car Show Week Day 4 –Big Basin Way –July 12, 2017 Ribbon Cutting Club Pilates during the annual Witchy Walkabout October 29, 2016 Saratoga Chamber Future Plans & Strategies Improve website look, feel, content and functionality Improve how we manage membership and member acquisition Build towards proficient social media communication Continue to support Village visitors Saratoga Chamber Future Plans & Strategies Adding another annual fund-raising event January Crab Feed Hire an Executive Director to lead the Chamber Build up a cash reserve Recruit new Board members 2017 Saratoga Business Awards Timeline Design •2016 National Kitchen & Bath Association •1st Place: Residential Kitchen •2nd Place Residential Kitchen •2nd Place: Before & After, Residential Kitchen •3rd Place: Residential Kitchen •2016 National Association of the Remodeling Industry •Silver Award: Residential Interior > $100K •Silver Award: Residential Kitchen > $120K (continued) 2017 Saratoga Business Awards Help & Care •Home Care Pulse Awards •Employer of Choice 2017 •Best of Home Care Provider of Choice 2017 Mio Vicino •San Jose’s Little Italy Boss of the Sauce Hong's Gourmet •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look Big Basin Café •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look (continued) 2017 Saratoga Business Awards Guglielmo Winery •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look The Basin •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look Florentine Trattoria •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look Big Basin Burger Bar •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look Art Hub Academy •Best of Los Gatos & Saratoga Look (continued) 2017 Saratoga Business Awards The Plumed Horse Restaurant •Michelin Star •Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards •Grand Award Winner since 2015 •America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurant of 2017 according to Wine Enthusiast magazine