January 2009 Newsletter

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Chamber Donations

During the month of December, the Mt. Airy Chamber donated $1,000 each to The Jeremy Foundation and Mt. Airy Net.

The Jeremy Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit foundation committed to providing financial assistance to families in need. They are funded solely through fundraisers and corporate and personal donations. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the family becomes focused on the medical issues. Each donation received is used to support the work of the foundation -- helping sick children and their families.

Mt. Airy Net's purpose is to provide emergency assistance for needy persons in the four-county Mt. Airy area. Emergency assistance is available in the following areas: fuel/electricity, pharmaceutical, food, clothing, shelter (limited), and other appropriate needs.

Professional Development

Immediately following the January 8 general membership meeting at 8:45, and running until 10 a.m., Todd Burrier will speak on how to handle a business card exchange or networking event to your best advantage. Learn how to introduce yourself and your company to maximize your business exposure to potential clients or other business leads.

On February 5, 2009 Tom Flynn will teach a class titled “Organizing Your Financial Life.” This class is free to Chamber members. Please visit the Chamber website for more information on this and future workshops. If you are interested in sponsoring an upcoming seminar or workshop, contact the Professional Development Committee Chair, Marlene Titus at mtitus@carrollcc.edu.

Volunteers Positions

The Chamber always welcomes volunteers to serve on the many committees that help build the membership and enhance it’s programs. We would like to thank...

• Alyson Rothberg for being a new board member on the Mt. Airy Phone Book, LLC;
• James Jones for initiating a Mt. Airy Business Advisory Committee;
• Bruce James for being our new South Carroll Business Association Liaison; and
• Tim Barkley for joining the Membership Committee

Mt. Airy Phone Book

The advertising deadline for the Mt. Airy Phone Book is January 23, 2009. Don’t miss your opportunity to be included. The Mt. Airy Phone Book is a joint venture of The Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Airy.

Website Sponsorships

Their are still opportunities available to display a banner ad throughout the Chamber website. These ads can be found along the right side of the page. This opportunity is only available to members and is on a first-come basis. For information contact David Arthur at gmacc@arthurgraphics.com.