Quarterly General Membership Events
Luncheon or breakfast meetings, featuring topics and speakers of
interest to the business community, are sponsored by Chamber members
and held four times a year. Meetings typically begin at 12:00 noon, allowing
you to be in the office shortly after 1:00 p.m.
The Network Exchange
Quarterly, the Chamber will host an informal, after-hours social event for its members. These events provide an opportunity for members to network and exchange business cards, while at the same time welcoming new members.
Spotlight on Business
Every February, the Chamber hosts a
business trade show at the Dothan Civic Center. This
fun-filled event of great food and
beverages and exciting exhibits offers participants the opportunity to reach hundreds of potential
customers!
Seminars and Workshops
The Chamber regularly hosts seminars and workshops of interest to
the membership.
These informative, timely seminars usually last from one to two
hours.
Information
Everything you need to know about our community - population,
personal income, cost of living, taxes, labor force, transportation,
recreation, business trends and much more can be found at the
Chamber. We are more than willing to share the information available
to us with you. If we do not have the answers to your questions, we
can get them or refer you to someone who can.
Committees/Task Forces
The Chamber's committees and task forces address a variety of
issues of importance to the community. All employees of Chamber members are eligible to serve on
these committees/task forces. To review the Chamber's annual Program of Work outlining its committees and task forces, click here.
Leadership Training
Leadership Dothan and Youth Leadership Dothan are designed to orient
current and
emerging adult and youth leaders to the dynamics of local
government and community affairs. These annual programs focus on community
resources, education, political arenas, agriculture/agribusiness,
healthcare, law enforcement, and communications in the Dothan Area. Orientation and a two-day opening retreat for Leadership Dothan participants is held in September, followed by a full-day session each month through May. The Youth Leadership Dothan Program consists of an opening retreat and six sessions held over a seven-month period starting in November through May.
Small Business Counseling
On the second Tuesday of each month, representatives of the Small
Business Development Center of Troy University-Troy are available
for appointments at the Chamber office. Counseling is free and
confidential to existing small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. You must make appointments
through the Chamber.
Ground Breaking & Ribbon Cutting
Assistance
Whether you are opening a new business or moving to a new location,
we can assist you with a ground breaking or ribbon cutting
ceremony. We will provide you with a photograph, agenda, ribbon and
scissors; make suggestions as to the date and time; and notify the
Chamber Board of Directors, our Ambassadors and Diplomats.
Small Business Week
Every year the Chamber sets aside an event-filled week to honor
small businesses, the lifeblood of our community, for their positive
contributions to the area's economy and quality of life.
Annual Banquet
In the fall, we sponsor a meeting and catered event for the
Chamber membership. The gavel is passed from the outgoing to the
incoming Chairman of the Board and special awards are announced.
Membership Labels
Mailing labels of Chamber-member firms and representatives are
available for purchase. Call us to order your set of
pressure-sensitive computer labels. Click here for available label options and cost information.
Membership Data on Disk
The Chamber's membership database is available for purchase on CD. The CD contains the head contact name, address information and phone number for each Chamber-member firm. Call us to order your CD. Click here for cost information.
Advertising Opportunities
The Chamber offers members various low-cost advertising opportunities in the organization’s monthly newsletter, Chamber Connections, and also on our Web site. Call us if you would like more information on the advertising opportunities available to Chamber members only. Click here to view our Advertising Rate sheet.
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