Chamber Smart Plans

Thought this would be good to share again: Businesses are vulnerable if they rely mostly on Facebook for marketing. If you don't own the platform, the platfor...m owns you !!!!!!!!! While most of big tech will claim they don't care, this move will no doubt spur the growth of competing platforms. Frankly, I welcome competition over government regulation. Look for an invitation to a "Lunch Bunch" soon. I'm sure your are wondering just what it is. It is a lunch that I started in January of 2017 where people from Northwest Georgia help connect folks with people that provide services they may need at their home or business. And of course, we have great food and fellowship. People have come from Bartow, Polk, Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Gordon, and Floyd Counties. We are making a difference !! I get weekly reports from attendees of the contacts they have made. Over $3,000,000 in less than 4 years. And there is no charge to be a member of the Lunch Bunch. We hope to start back in person meetings this summer, but until then, we will meet virtually. I would love to have you be a member. Email me at [email protected] and I will add you to the invitation

Think about all the businesses that have closed or the number of people that have lost their jobs the next time you are about to make a purchase out side of you...r County. In today’s economy, local businesses are struggling and your local purchase could make the difference for that business owner to stay open. Create and Keep Jobs! Sales tax dollars generated each time you spend money inside our community help fund schools, police officers, fire fighters, parks, libraries, recreation programs and street maintenance. Local small businesses are constantly asked to support local charities, athletics, fundraisers and school activities. In return, we need to support them. Spending your money in your community gives business owners the ability to donate to you or your child’s school or nonprofit group. Reduce Environmental Impact. Even with the lower gas prices; Shopping local generally means saving money on gas, contributing less to congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Local businesses re-invest in their communities. Local businesses tend to bank locally, dine locally, hire local accountants, attorneys and other service providers, and advertise in local media. Encourage Economic Development. Something wonderful happens when local businesses thrive it attracts more businesses, creating an excellent business culture and enhancing our position as an Entrepreneur Friendly Community! Better jobs and wages. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and in turn, provide better wages and benefits than most chains do. Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally. Local Decision Making. Local ownership means that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions. We can’t forget that local business owners are our neighbors, who have a personal, vested interest in the long-term success of this area.

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