The How Tos

1. Start talking to your contacts about the Chamber of Commerce and sign them up for a membership.

• We have a script you can use to help explain the benefits of being a Chamber member.
  

• Have them visit our website www.thechamber.org to fill out our Join Online form or jot down their information, call the Chamber staff and we will collect their payment information.
• If they sign-up online, make sure they enter your name into the "referred by" field
• To make sure we know where to drop off your gift, call the Chamber to report your sales!
  

2 Call the Chamber when you run out of contacts and we will email you 30 more.

3. Show up to the Calling Blitz May 22nd in the Historic County Courthouse Ballroom from 11:00-3:00 (top prizes awarded at 4:00pm)

Script for the Membership Drive

2008 Chamber Membership Drive Script

Hi, my name is ___________ from _______(business name)________. How are you today? I am calling on behalf of the Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce for their 2008 membership drive. My company_________is a member of the Chamber and we want to encourage you to join the Chamber as well. Have you ever considered becoming a member?

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber

1. Advertising Benefits
1. In your first month of membership, your dues are covered with free advertising

i. You receive a 3x5 “Welcome to the Chamber” ad in the Daily Herald

ii. You receive a 300 word article in our monthly newsletter

2. Other advertising opportunities in weekly emails and on our website
3. Sponsorship opportunities for our annual golf tournament, community awards and monthly networking activities
   

2. Business Education and Development Opportunities
1. Programs like Leadership Academy and Chamber University are setup to educate new and existing businesses
   

3. Provides a unified voice for business.
1. When problems arise affecting your business, the Chamber is your liaison to the local and state government
   

4. Provides unlimited networking opportunities.
1. First Friday Forum, Women’s Business Network, Leads Groups, Pacesetters, etc
   

5. Provides opportunities to work on committees or councils to help improve the business climate.

How Much?

Membership fees vary depending on several factors

a. How many employees do you have?

b. What is your business category? (Use membership fee sheet)

We Want to Join!

1. Direct them to the website www.thechamber.org. Click on the join now link under How to Join. (make sure they enter your name into the “referred by” field)
2. Take down their contact information and have a Chamber staff member call them

2008 Chamber Membership Drive

Chamber Membership Drive Time Line:

May 12-22, Membership drive.

• Build your contact list and begin calling friends and associates you think could benefit from being a Chamber member. If you don't have an extensive contact list, call the Chamber for more contacts.
  

May 22, Calling Blitz held in the Historic County Courthouse Ballroom (the same building as the Chamber offices)

• Gather in the Ballroom for the last leg of the Drive. Take part in the competition from 11:00am-3:30pm.
  

May 22, Awards Ceremony for the top membership sellers in the Ballroom

• $6000 in prizes will be given to the top sellers
  

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