Chamber Member Orientation.

1.  Executive Board of Directors – Appointed
 Billy Fowler, The Benefits Firm - President
 Velma Watkins, Overstock Furniture Deals– Secretary
 Sarah Waskey, Welenken CPA’s – Vice President and Treasurer
 Crysten Minzenberger, PrintWorx of Louisville – Past President
 Board of Directors – Elected – 3 year term
 Eric Crump, The Law Office of Eric L. Crump, PLLC
 Terry Howerton, Wadell & Reed
 Kenny Marcum, 301 Inter@ctive Marketing
 CJ Parrish, Masonic Homes of KY
 Christy Jarboe, TKT & Associates, Inc.
 Brian Graham, Integrity Benefits Firm
 Ryan Paxton, Republic Bank
 Dave Watkins, Dr. Dave Watkins DMD
 James Johns, First Capital Bank of KY
 Lorri Keeney, InspectHomes4U
 Executive Director Office Assistant Event Coordinator
 Glenn Knight Devyn Yager
 Membership Services Administrative Assistant
 Claire Weppler Elizabeth Cleary
Voted on and approved by General Membership.
Welcome to the Chamber!

2.  Founded in 1955 to develop, promote
and protect businesses just like yours.
 The Chamber was the largest business
association as SMABA in the Louisville
Metro area with over 650 members.
 An important part of business life in
our community – a powerful and
effective business ally full of resources
and opportunities.
 Take advantage of all benefits the
Chamber has to offer and “link your
business above all expectations.”
What is the Chamber?

3.  Chamber Membership is not tier-leveled.
 Gold Membership - $150
Primary Membership, Company has one
representative.
 Silver Membership - $125
2nd company representative listing in the Directory
and Website.
 Non-profit - $100

4. All e-Connection electronic advertising includes direct links to your
website from your ad and Ad-tracking – Tracks clicks from your ad
to your website.
Advertising Packages Available
Articles about Business Practices
List of Upcoming Events
News and Announcements
List of New Members

5.  Chamber 1st Group Health Plan – 2 to 99 employees
 Office Depot Discounts – 5-37% off
 Card Payment Solutions – Member Discounts, Preferred Rates
 ADP Payroll Merchant Services - Preferred rates.
 Vpass Discounts – Offers discounts at businesses – ex. Buy 1 Get 1 Free! At Tom+Chee!
 Member2Member discounts
 Business First – Up to 40% Discount
 Voice Tribune – Up to 40% Discount
 Clear Channel Radio – 30-50% Discount on Radio
 Salem Radio Group – Discount on Production.
Cost Saving Benefits

6.  Networking at Noon
In the 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Chamber building. Scheduled on
the 2nd Thursday of each month. Limited to 12 businesses – one hour of
one on one networking.
 Monthly Business Meetings
 Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, alternating between breakfast and
lunch. Held at the Olmsted. $15.00/Member and $20.00/guest with early
registration. Late Registration is $20.00- RSVP’s are required.
 5:05 After Hours Networking
Business to Business After Hours Networking at a member’s location. Held
on the 4th Thursday of each month.

7.  Free to all members
Chamber distributes information to
members, board, city officials
Member receives free
Ribbon cutting photo with plaque
Full Membership Roster
Advertisement in SMACC Talk and the E-Connection

8.  Held in July at Trinity High School
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Business to Business Networking
70+ Booths for Participating Businesses
Low cost - $25 discount for early registrations
After Hours Networking and Workshops

9.  St. Matthews Street Festival
3rd Saturday in May
Free event for children of all ages.
Market your business as a sponsor. Booth at the event.
 Halloween at Brown Park
Saturday, October 26th
Free event for children of all ages.
Booth at the event – huge Halloween Party.
 Light Up St. Matthews Winter Festival
December 7th from 1 – 7 pm.
Free event for children of all ages.
 Community Pride Breakfast
December 11th at The Olmsted
 Recognize outstanding volunteers in the
St. Matthews Area.

10. Chamber “Think Tank” Series
Based on membership needs through surveys.
Experts are brought in as presenters along with our
members in their fields of expertise.

11.  AMERICASMART
◦ Take advantage of the St. Matthews Chamber’s special partnership with AmericasMart Atlanta, the largest trade
mart and tradeshow complex of its kind in the world. St. Matthews Chamber member benefits include
complimentary hotel accommodations and reduced rates for extended stays for first-time attendees.
 ADVERTISING
◦ Receive customized advice on advertising that’s right for your business and your
budget.
 PUBLIC RELATIONS
◦ Take advantage of the St. Matthews Chamber’s networking, community events,
sponsorships and media workshops.
 EDUCATION
◦ Discover resources and best practices for growing your retail business from leasing and
overhead to employee issues and loss prevention.

12.  Automatically listed in the app
 available to all members and the
community
 Search for members, receive special
offers, and find your business with a
geo-map.
 Incorporate your business contact
information, online scheduling, video,
pictures, link to your website,
catalogs, and so much more.

13. The Chamber says “THANK YOU” to our members!
New Member of the Year
Albert Sanders Award
Ambassador of the Year
Community Partner
Recruiter of the Year
Special recognition and much more.

14. Any questions or
concerns?