Frequently Asked Questions - South Suburban Chamber of Commerce

What you should know about your Chamber: Answers to the frequently asked questions are below.

Questions about Events:

What does CNB stand for?	CNB stands for Chamber Networking Breakfast. These breakfasts allow each attendee to give a 30 second introduction with networking before & after the introductions.
What does ABLE Luncheon stand for?	ABLE stands for Active Business Leads Exchange. Our Chamber works with four other area Chambers to offer a larger networking opportunity to our members. Lunch is held at Klemmers Banquet Hall. Guests are not permitted to give an introduction at these meetings.
What is the format for the CNB Breakfasts?	Gather at 7 am. Breakfast at 7:15 am. Speaker 7:45 am. Attendees’ introductions 8:00 am. Network 8:30-9 am.
Who can give a 30 second introduction at the CNB breakfasts?	All attendees are permitted to give a 30 second introduction on themselves, their company, and what they can offer their clients.
Who can give a 30 second introduction at the ABLE Lunches?	One person from each company if they are a member of one of the Chambers participating are permitted to give a timed 30 second introduction.
What are the two major events the Chamber holds each year?	Awards Dinner (January) and Golf Outing (July)
What is the best way to register for Chamber events?	Through the Upcoming Events tab of the website.

Questions about the Chamber Members:

Approximately how many members belong to the Chamber?	300
Do you have to have your business in Oak Creek or Franklin to be a member of the Chamber?	No. If you would like to do business with anyone in the Oak Creek, Franklin, or surrounding Communities, you should be a member of the Chamber.
What is the basic demographic of the Chamber members?	33% of our members are from Oak Creek; 33% of our members are from Franklin; 33% of our members are from the surrounding communities.
What type of Memberships does the Chamber offer?	Entrepreneurs, Large Companies, and everything in between
What is the cost of membership based on?	The number of full-time-equivalent employees that work for the company.

Questions about Advertising:

How do I find out all of the advertising opportunities available to me as a Chamber Member?	Using the side navigation bar of the website, click on Member Advertising Opportunities.
What is the cost of obtaining the Excel Spreadsheet of our Membership Directory?	The Excel Spreadsheet costs $250 for non-members and is free to members.
What are the two components most Chamber members are looking for when they join the Chamber?	Business Networking and Advertising opportunities

Questions about the Board of Directors:

Are Board Members elected, nominated, or appointed?	Board Members are nominated by others or by self-nominations. Then the Chamber members are given ballots to submit their votes. In rare cases, when a Board member steps down, the President can appoint someone with Board approval.
What terms do the Board Members serve?	Board Members serve for two fiscal years, March through February.
How many Staff members are at the Chamber?	1 and ¾

Other Questions:

When do I pay my Dues Renewal?	Dues are based on an anniversary date of when the Company joined the Chamber.
Are Hot Deals & Job Postings free?	Yes. This is a benefit of membership. Hot Deals must be available to the general public. A coupon can be printed that can be brought to the company.

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