Slide presentation given to Woodland Chamber members outlining the improvements and changes the Director implemented in the previous twelve months.

1. State of the Chamber
November 15, 2011

2. Systems, Processes & Changes
• Membership
– Unique Customer Numbers
– Document Management
– Decals
– Tracking Systems
– Electronic Invoicing
– Member Surveys

3. Filing Systems 2011 vs. 2010

4. Tracking
Form &
Decal

6. Sales & Informational
Brochure
Shop Local Campaign

7. Partnerships & Outreach
• SWWABL
• Press Releases
• Publicity
• Web Presence
• Visit Vancouver USA
• Legislative Actions
• Other Representation, Radio, Social Media
• Nearly 100 Outside Appearances

8. Speaking at the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Convention

10. Tourism Summit
2011
Shop Local
& Business
Expo

11. Press Releases

12. Business Opportunities for
Members & Non-Members

13. Member
Appreciation
Issues

14. Visitors Information Center
Unique Products
Mt. St. Helens Products
Alpaca Products
Goat Milk Soaps
Native Wood Walking
Sticks
MSH Ash Jewelry
Locally Made Cinnamon
Roasted Nuts
Washington State License
Plate Tins of Mints

15. Updated
Employment
Laws & Safety /
Customer Service
Training
10 New State & Federal Posters

16. Financial Outlook
• Chamber Today and 15 Months Ago
– Negative balance August 2010 -- <$2340>
– Positive balance in 2011 -- $25,459
• Golf Tournament
– 2010 -- $4577
– 2011 -- $7804
• Dues Revenue -- +11.4%
• Net Income 2010 vs. 2011 -- +1188%

17. Financial Outlook
• Visitors Information Center
– Funding -- Stable
– Staffing -- Superior
• Chamber – Today, checking account is
healthy, $17k in CD
• Membership – 198 paying members

18. Future: 2012 and Beyond
In the works
•QR Codes
•VIC Logo
•Orienteering & Geo-caching
•Sister Cities
•Feedback Forum