"South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce membership joins your business to your City, Township, School and fellow business partners."

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Chamber Events for 2008 made possible by our city and township partners

Dear Members and Partners:

If you have yet to experience one of our Chamber on-site Business Open Houses, you are sorely short-changing yourself!

These hosts make every effort to delight you with the best refreshments, some catered, some store product.

In a short time you enjoy mega networking, divine refreshments and exposure to another business location.  Don't ge lost in the crowd - join us!

Julia Maxton,

President

All reservations for Chamber events have a cancellation date, usually one week prior to the event. The date represents a guarantee from the Chamber to the event facility concerning payment and commitment, no exceptions. Please be responsible and honor that date to assist this office in managing our budget. All event registrations will only be accepted in advance by check or on credit cards. We will not offer payment at the door.

Watch for additional new event schedules (marked with "X")

Use our convenient new reservation line -

(937) 433-2032 ext. 200 - for quick registration.

 2008 Calendar

CINCINNATI BELL BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE

Refreshments provided at each event

Economic Development Inforum & Panel Discussion

Small Business Focus Featuring:
Small Business Administration, County Corp., and the SBDC at Wright State

Presented by the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
 Sponsored by AT&T Ohio, DP&L, and Miller-Valentine Group

When:             May 20th, 2008
                        7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
                        7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Presentation & Panel Discussion

Where:            Washington Township Recreation Center-West
                        965 Miamisburg Centerville Road (S.R. 725)
                        No Charge Event
Reservations required: 433-2032 ext. 200
                        Questions: 433-2032 ext. 100
                                   
Speakers:       Neil Arthur- Editor, Dayton Business Journal
Douglas Sweazy- Business Specialist, Small Business Administration
Stephen D. Naas- President, County Corp.
                        Michael Bodey- Regional Director, Ohio SBDC Program

Topic:              Financing Tools Available to the Small Business Owner
Is access to credit tightening in the face of a slowing economy? Our speakers will discuss financing tools and other programs available to assist the small business owner. Presentation will be followed by a panel discussion that will encourage audience participation on issues that are critically important to small businesses and stakeholders in the South Metro area. Topics will include:

• Review of Small Business Administration Programs
• Loan Programs including the 504, 7a and 166
• Contracting Assistance
• Business training and counseling

                                               
Refreshments provided by:  Gordon Food Service (741)
                                              Fruit Flowers of Dayton (725)

Audio Video record by:  Miami Valley Communication Council

This event made possible by the support and endorsement of our participating cities, townships and villages.

RSVP to the Chamber today at 433-2032 extension 200.
Next Inforum - Sept 16, 2008
           

South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Inforum
REGIONAL FOCUS
Montgomery County, Business First and the Dayton Development Coalition

Presented by the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by
AT&T OHIO, DP&L, and Miller-Valentine Group

When:             April 15th, 2008
                        7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
                        7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Presentation & Panel Discussion

Where:                         Washington Township Recreation Center-West (former Centerville Cinema)
                        965 Miamisburg Centerville Road (S.R. 725)

Reservations required: 433-2032 ext. 200 please leave 1st and last name                      
                        Questions: 433-2032 ext. 100

Host:               Dan Foley – Montgomery County Commissioner
Speakers:        Joseph Tuss- Assistant County Administrator, Montgomery County
Erik Collins- Manager, Economic Development, Montgomery County
                        Jim Leftwich- Chief Operating Officer, Dayton Development Coalition

Topic:              Montgomery County and the Dayton Region’s Strategic Focus,
                        Economic Development Strategy

Speakers from Montgomery County and the Dayton Development Coalition will discuss strategic initiatives designed to create a vibrant environment for economic development, job creation and capital investment in our region. Presentation will be followed by a panel discussion that will encourage audience participation on issues that are critically important to small businesses and stakeholders in the South Metro area. Topics will include:

• County Commissioner’s Vision for Economic Development
• Integrated Strategy for Job Growth & Prosperity
• Economic Development Programs & Incentives
• Business Recruitment & Site Selection
• Business Retention & Expansion
• Regional Collaboration for Job Growth & Prosperity
• Targeted Growth Areas & Initiatives

Join us on April 15th and participate in the discussion focusing on economic development, small businesses and the South Metro Region. Invite a friend or guest to this no-charge event and please RSVP to the chamber today at 433-2032 extension 200.
           
Refreshments provided by:  GORDON FOOD SERVICE (741)
                                          FRUIT FLOWERS OF DAYTON (725)                 

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