1. AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INFORMATION
November 2016

2. Chamber Ambassador Team Mission
To support and develop the Chamber through enlisting new members, retaining existing members and promoting the Chamber in the TriCities community.
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

3. Chamber Ambassador Team Vision
To position the Chamber as the premium business organization in the Tricities (and beyond) through member support, communication and community involvement.
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

4. WHAT DOES AN AMBASSADOR DO?
PROMOTES
ATTENDS
WELCOMES
CELEBRATES
RECRUITS
INFORMS
CALLS
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club
VISITS
POSTS
EDUCATES
INVITES

5. WHAT IS THE TIME AND EFFORT COMMITMENT?
10 HOURS
PER MONTH
Monthly Ambassador meeting (1 ½ hours)
3-5 phone calls & welcome s/month (1 hour)
Engagement communication with existing members (1 hour)
Referral of new members (1/2 hour)
KICKSTART event each month (2 hours)
Community events & grand openings (variable –2 hour)
Other Chamber events (variable –2 hours)
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

6. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Ambassador identification nametag
Photo and bio on Chamber website (linked to your website)
Enhanced Chamber directory listing ($99 value)
Discounted Chamber event offers (average 50% - some exclusions)
Public introduction at select Chamber events
Exclusive event invitations
New benefit trials
Invitation to ultra-exclusive Ambassador social events!
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

7. Ambassador of the Month
Features on website and on Chamber Chat
Radio plug on CKPM 98.7FM
Liaison with KICKSTART host
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

8. BENEFITS
Recognition as a member of an elite group of business leaders and mentors
Regular opportunities to make new contacts
Increased exposure and profile within the Chamber and the community
Maximum value of Chamber benefits
Connection opportunities with business leaders and community decision makers
Enhanced personal cv
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

9. (MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR)
STAFF
(MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR)
CHIEF AMBASSADOR
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

10. CHIEF AMBASSADOR DUTIES
Manage communication between Chamber staff and Ambassador team
Manage points
Manage meeting minutes
Mentor new Ambassadors
Assign phone calls
Monitor and assign community events and member celebrations
Manage Ambassador volunteer assignments at Chamber events
Actively shape Ambassador Team into the most effective recruitment, engagement and retention team
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

11. WHAT NEXT? November 20 Applications Due November 23-30 Interviews
December 1 Selection process complete – applicants advised
December Ambassador Team introduced at Christmas Luncheon
January 12 First 2016 Ambassador Team meeting, 9:30 – 11:00
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DANA STRONG AT OR
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A bank
A branch of government
Some elitist old boys club

12. IN MAKING THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JOIN US…
IN MAKING THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE BEST THAT IT CAN BE!