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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaratoga Chamber of Commerce - Joint Meeting with City of Saratoga 05 01 2019Joint Meeting with City of Saratoga Ketan Jashapara | President May 1st 2019 Mission Statement 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. Board of Directors 12-14 elected/appointed members, inclusive of Executive Board (President, President Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President) New during year: Elva Maciel Harris, Erin Delacroix. Lost during year: Robin Fisher, Leslie Butler, Tom Collins Special Recognition: William Brooks, Secretary (termed out 6 years) & all Board members who serve in a selfless capacity year on year. Office Manager Kelly Medrano Other Numerous volunteers for individual events; PT bookkeeper City Liaison Council member Yan Zhou City Representative Debby Pedro Full-time Service . Receive local, national and international visitors. Detailed quarterly report provided to City Manager. Stock marketing materials –flyers, brochures, maps, … & provide a one to one personalized service to all visitors. Topic range from what to see, where to eat, wineries, events, Santa Cruz county, … . Distribution center for Saratoga News & other local marketing publications –both outside and inside office. Retail items to be considered –T-Shirts, Caps, ….., going forward. Jan –Dec Every third Wednesday, 5-7pm. Chaired by Markus. Chamber Business Social Mixers, including Joint mixers with other Chambers. Rotate between businesses. Popular. Mar –Dec Breakfast Networking mixer at West Valley College, together with Campbell & Los Gatos Chambers of Commerce Ad Hoc Lunch & Learn tried, but did not get a big response. January Business Gala (New)Ketan May Spring Wine Stroll Carla & Vicki July Car Show Tiger August Bollywood in the Park (New)Ketan & Anjali September Golf Tournament (New)Markus November Holiday Wine Stroll Carla & Vicki New business Ribbon cuttings All business Monthly emails; Sponsorship opportunities for above events Print Media Advertisements for various events; articles in Saratoga News; partnership with Saratoga Source Digital Media Mercury News email promotions; Social Media promotions (FB). Website Main and special event websites –fresh initiative with new Director Collaboration Joint relationship with Saratoga Rotary for presence at each other’s flagship events –Art Show & Car Show Bi-monthly Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition. Represented by Gary & Ketan. Forum for Bay Area Chambers of Commerce, both physical as well as interest groups (Hispanic, …) to discuss and put forward a joint statement on various upcoming legislation impacting small business. Special Interest Americans with Disabilities legislation –City / Ketan Age Friendly Age Friendly Business & Dementia Friendly Commission Business Programs -Ketan Overview Stability in membership profile New members SCoC keeps attracting new members Attrition Percieved value Challenges Member retention, Buy-in from established business Year New Nonrenew Net 2014 26 36 -10 2015 28 31 -3 2016 18 21 -3 2017 24 22 2 2018 28 26 2 2019 11 11 0 Income & Expenditure Fundraising Community Grants West Valley College Entrepreneurial Center Look at ways to interact between Business & Student communities, in partnership with Entrepreneurial Center. Possibility of promoting internships. Membership structure Proposal to look at similar structure to Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, which has a much larger membership profile. Charges would go up from an entry level of $250 to around $1,500+, but would include paid lunch & learn programs, ….. Will be further reviewed. Business Person of the Year Moved to coincide with State of the City Address Consider moving to Business Gala -Saratoga Shines, Because of You! Promotion Saratoga Source Saratoga Senior Center Other Website, Print, Social Media, Nextdoor, …????