(2017) Diplomat Committee Meeting August

Purpose:     Encourage membership growth, promote member services, and increase public awareness of the Chamber of Commerce’s mission and activities.
 
Diplomats—As a Diplomat, you will meet with members who are community leaders on a professional basis.  These interactions will expand your base of contacts and help you receive increased exposure for your business.  The Diplomat program helps you build relationships because you will be their connection to the Chamber. You will be helping each of them realize a return on their investment from their Chamber membership.
To be a Perry Diplomat, you make a commitment to attend monthly meetings, make member calls, mentor new members, attend Ground Breakings, Ribbon Cuttings, Business of the Month awards, Business After Hours events, and Speed Networking events as your time allows.

Program of work:
Business After Hours - This is a networking opportunity for Chamber members that takes place after 5pm. These events are held monthly excluding Apr, Nov & Dec. The October Business After Hours is sponsored jointly with the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce. Members pay a small fee to attend these events.
Speed Networking – A networking opportunity for Chamber members that takes place during different times of the business day. These events are marketed regionally. Everyone in attendance has an opportunity to give their company sales pitch to the majority of those present.  Local businesses are asked to sponsor the location, food and door prizes, which will showcase their products and/or services. There is a small fee charged to attend these events. This will also be open to the general public at a slightly higher charge than the member price.