NETWORKING
Every month, the Keizer Chamber hosts a variety of events which focus on issues that affect your business and at the same time provides the opportunity to network with your peers. Networking events include:
Luncheon Forum– Scheduled the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30AM-1PM except April, May, August, and December. This opportunity allows members to meet the rest of the local business community face to face. The Luncheon Forum features a different speaker each month, focusing on issues vital to the success of business.
Greeters – Scheduled each Tuesday morning of the month from 8:30AM-9:30AM. Members can sign up to host a Morning Greeters. The opportunity is included in your membership dues. Greeters are normally held at the host business’ location. In the event that a business location cannot accommodate a crowd, a Greeters may be hosted at another location of your choosing. Hosts are given the opportunity to give a 15-20 minute presentation about their business at Greeters and gives an opportunity for other businesses to listen and meet other Chamber members.
KNOW (Keizer Network of Women) – A networking and professional development luncheon for business women. Held on the fourth Tuesday from 12 noon – 1:00 pm, at Chamber member locations.
MAK (Men of Action in Keizer) – A networking and action oriented group that assists the development of our emerging workforce. Business men who get involved in the outcome.
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Online Presence – With your website listing you will get a user name and password which allows you to log on to the Chamber website, and customize your information to your liking. You can add hours of operation, directions to your location, also key words that will help guide website visitors to your business. Along with a whole toolbox of goodies to get your message heard here in the Keizer area.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies – The Keizer Chamber Board and Membership Team are standing by to celebrate those great moments in your business. Schedule a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for your new business, business expansion or relocation. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are promoted in our monthly newsletter.
Community Conversations– Throughout the year the Chamber will host opportunities for similar businesses and industries to meet. Coordinated efforts are discussed and explored to advance or develop business, development of workforce, and operation solutions.
Speaking up for Business – The Chamber and it’s Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee has a history of close to 50 years of speaking as one voice on issues concerning private enterprise, competitive marketing, and the encouragement of innovative expansion and development of all segments of the community.