| REMEMBERING THE BENEFITS |
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| Membership in your Chamber
is a valuable tool for your business. It’s a great way to
network with many people in many walks of life; it is an
inexpensive way to advertise; you have countless ways to
build your customer base; and as a large organization, we
can achieve greater heights. Take advantage of the benefits
your membership affords you. Consider writing an insert for
the monthly newsletter? Did your business have an anniversary?
Contact office on this. There are no boundaries where your
business can travel on our site. GET ON THE INTERNET.
You are listed in membership, in the anniversary section and
mentioned whenever you are involved with an event in our organization.
You do not want a site as large or involved? Contact our webmaster
(designer/programmer) and a single page could be designed
professionally and reasonably. Attend meetings and meet other
businesspeople. You never know when that contact might help
you in some way. Participate in events such as the Business
Expo so you come in contact with your future customers. Enjoy
a social evening such as a Networking Event. There are different
kinds of networking events. A single sponsor is one way or
having the Chamber sponsor with many businesses holding the
event by renting table space for their own business. You
get a wide variety of consumers attending this event and
seeing your name. Play a round of golf to help our community
efforts and again, meet new businesses that could help yours
in some way. If not in a foursome you can meet many new faces
at the dinner and awards segment of the evening. Meet your
Officers, Board of Directors and families of members at the
Installation Dinner Dance. The office has a large wall brochure
rack that is just waiting for your brochures to be distributed
to the public. Volunteer to help. GET YOUR NAME OUT
THERE! |
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What Would You Like Us To Do for You?
Membership Benefits |
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| DISPUTE RESOLUTION |
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| Have a dispute with another member of the Chamber? We can
help. The Chamber has trained lawyers who will help mediate
your dispute at no charge. Call the office for more information. |
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| MEMBERSHIP |
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| We have been the regional chamber since 1926. You would be
making an investment in the future by joining with the approximately
200 members of the Chamber. With the support of each other
we can collectively solve what cannot be resolved alone. In
numbers there are strength. |
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| TOWN INFO CENTER |
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| Aiding the residential and business communities who are interested
in moving to or doing business in Hicksville, we supply economics
and demographics of Nassau and Suffolk. We are at the end of
your phone line. |
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| LIAISON TO GOVERNMENT |
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| A strong chamber can speak to all levels of government. A
strong viable voice can be heard. Remember, you are our strength. |
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| COUNTY REPRESENTATION |
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| We are members of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce
who represents over 6000 businesspeople and 55 chambers. |
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| COMMITTEES |
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| We, through our business leadership, can serve your needs.
We urge you to join a committee. Don’t join as a good
will gesture. Our success depends on your determined involvement. |
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| MONTHLY LUNCHEON MEETING |
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| This provides interesting and informative speakers, committee
updates, the sharing of ideas and an opportunity for networking.
No July or August meetings. |
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| SMALL BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR |
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| We nominate a member for this honor.
He/she is presented with this award at a countywide breakfast
representing 55 chambers and involving 6000 members. |
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| ANNUAL GOLF OUTING |
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| Relax and have fun in the sun. You don’t play, be a
sponsor. When the sun goes down you can relax and discuss the
day with friends over a delicious dinner. |
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| BEAUTIFICATION |
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| Throughout the year we recognize businesses
for the improvements they have made. This could be painting,
planting, graffiti removal, repairs, etc. We must make ourselves
attractive and inviting for customers to want to do business
with us. Maintain that tree area in front of your store, sweep
the sidewalk, pick up the trash even if it isn’t yours.
We get calls all the time from the public about businesses
in Hicksville. Next time…they could mention you…. |
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| ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO |
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| Our trade show held at Broadway Mall will supply you with
exposure, leads, mailing lists to name a few. This is fantastic
way to meet and greet your customers of tomorrow. |
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| GRAFFITI |
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| A community either progresses or regresses. We are working
diligently with Nassau County to see this plague is eradicated. |
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| CITIZEN OF THE YEAR |
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| This honor is given to an individual who exemplifies the
Hicksville Community Spirit. |
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| BUSINESS DIRECTORY |
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| You are listed twice, alphabetically and by category. Reaches
approximately 18,000 households and businesses. |
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| NEWSLETTER |
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| Provides the opportunity to get the word out about your business/service
through articles written and submitted by you. Short spotlighting
is also printed by and for you. |
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| WEBSITE |
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| www.hicksvillechamber.com provides
everyone with information about the chamber and our members.
Members are listed at no charge. If you do not have a site, our webmaster administrator can create one for you. |
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| REFERALS |
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| We refer our members to callers and written inquiries. Members
receive a display wall or desk membership plaque to show their
commitment along with a wallet ID card and artwork for your
advertising. These items symbolize your interest and concern
for the community and its people – your customers. |
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| SCHOLARSHIP |
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| We support education in the next generation with our annual
$1,000.00 scholarship awarded to a Hicksville student (wishing
to proceed to college) for high grades and a commitment to
community service in Hicksville. |
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| ADVERTISING |
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| Membership extends many free and low cost opportunities to
have your company name in front of potential customers. |
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| EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS |
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| Offered through monthly programs and
free business seminars conducted at The Bristol in East Meadow. |
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| CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN |
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| Service is provided for our members (no fee) and non-members
(fee). |
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| HOLIDAY DECORATIONS |
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| Seasonal decorations are erected for “Spirit” and “Community
Pride”. |
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| INSTALLATION DINNER DANCE |
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| A relaxing evening where members, employees, family and non-members
get together to celebrate with the new officers and board. |
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| NETWORKING |
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| We host evenings of networking at several area locations
where the evenings provide the perfect atmosphere for business
to business to consumer. |
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| SPECIAL EVENTS |
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| We sponsor fairs, festivals and entertainment for the enjoyment
of the public showing our commitment to the community. |
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| REVITALIZATION PROJECTS |
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| To help and restore our business areas, continuing efforts
to improve the environment making it enticing and inviting
to everyone who visits, lives, works and shops in Hicksville. |
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| PRIDE AND PATRIOTISM |
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| Lest we forget how we arrived where we are! The Hicksville
Chamber of Commerce originated the “Flying of the Flags” years
ago. We are the instrument to this day. Many organizations
in Hicksville rotate with the installation and removal of the
flags on holidays. |
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| FLYERS |
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| Flyers are accepted from members and inserted into chamber
mail for a small fee (postage). This is another way of communicating
your services/sales to all members. |
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| BROCHURE RACK |
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| There is a large rack in the office for members’ tri-folds
and standard page flyers. Members can leave material for the
visitors and callers that the Chamber generates. Another opportunity! |
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| ELECTRONIC NEWSPAGE |
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| Coming in the future. Will contain certain business items
from the members and non-members desks, government, etc. Coming
events or anything of interest to any person interested in
business would appreciate. Advertising space will be available
quarterly to members only. |
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The Hicksville Chamber of Commerce
represents people like you. It is our desire to provide our
members with a forum for learning networking, business development
and personal growth. We encourage you to take advantage of
the many benefits we offer. We appreciate your membership
and ask that you encourage other business people to join
us.
In order to continue with efforts to help our members, we need your help. Please
don’t be a member in name only! Voice your opinions and ideas. We have
worked very hard and have plans on the drawing board for some new and exciting
things.
Everyone asks, “What can the Chamber do for me?” Well here are some
things that we have been instrumental in accomplishing. Now let us ask you…“What
would you like us to do for you?” We’d really like to know so that
our list of accomplishments will grow quickly.
With the continued support of the Officers, Board of Directors and our members,
we will succeed in establishing the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce as one of the leaders in community development. Thank you for your assistance, advice, ideas and gracious
support through out the years. |
