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MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER - January 2008 Dear Business Owner, The other day, our marketing guru made an intriguing statement: "When it comes to whether or not a business should have a web presence, let me ask — how else can an enterprise get so much advertising and promotion for such a low price?" Interesting question, don't you think? There's no denying the fact — and it is a fact — that the Internet is fast becoming the number one advertising venue. That's the reason the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce is on the web, and to reinforce the efficacy of such advertising, that's one of the best reasons for a Greater Inman area business, or organization, to be affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce. Our members receive the benefit of additional market exposure. When a business owner, or organization, is considering coming into the Greater Inman area, we know that one of the first things they do is get onto the Internet and check out the local business scene. The logical first place to begin the process of locality discovery is to visit the Chamber of Commerce site. Accordingly, the purpose of the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce site is to promote its membership and to tell the world about the advantages and hospitality of Greater Inman, South Carolina. The Greater Inman area is a sound place in which to do business. The area is a 'bedroom' community to Spartanburg, SC, and also to Greenville, SC. What's significant about those cities? How about the fact that automobile manufacturer BMW®, tire manufacturer Michelin®, along with over 30 other international companies, and five institutes of higher learning are located all around Inman? Talk about doing business in the perfectly situated marketplace - the Greater Inman area is it! And, the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce spares nothing in its efforts to promote the expansive commerce and living community that is presently taking place right here, right now. Additionally, Greater Inman has an amazing array of established business, offering both products and services, within the tight geographic area. Located off Interstate Rt 26, the Greater Inman area has plenty of road access. We're less than 50 miles from Asheville, NC, neighbors to Spartanburg and Greenville, and 75 miles from the state capital, Columbia. Believe me when I tell you, Greater Inman is an area on the 'grow'. When you become a member of the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce, you also receive, perhaps, the best benefit of all: enhanced public perception. That is, as a member of the Chamber, you will be seen by your customers, and the public at large, as a business or organization that is interested and concerned enough to help grow this magnificent community called Inman into a new era of 21st Century prosperity, culture, education, recreation and the American way of community life. People will see that you and your business care about this community and overall Greater Inman, SC. What does the Chamber, and the community, get from your joining us? Your expertise; your drive for successful enterprise; your concern for a better community. We get a fresh 'set of eyes' and your unique perspective that will help us improve further the local business scene and to position Greater Inman to better capitalize on economic and social opportunities. I know, right about now, you have questions. So, why not give me a call; let's arrange a meeting where I can personally explain the different 'standard opportunities' available to you and your business, or organization, and you can give me your suggestions as to how we can better grow the Greater Inman area. Of course, there's no obligation, and certainly no pressure to join, but working with the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce is in itself good, sound business. If you're already convinced that it would be good business to should join the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce, and you'd like to get the process moving, click here to fill in and print out a copy of the membership enrollment form. Thank you for your consideration, © 2008 - Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce - 864-472-3654 |
