From: Julia Maxton [info@smrcoc.ccsend.com] on behalf of Julia Maxton [hschreck@primedayton.com]

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Subject: The Business Advisor - October 2011

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SMRCOC Is Your Chamber Resource and Your Business Source.

October 2011

MY SIDE OF THE CONVERSATION  

I have a headache...

I don't know about you, but my brain is sore, my eyeballs hurt, and I feel like I have a steel band on my forehead!  "Strange," you say. "Why?" you ask. Well it seems harder and harder to get folks to relax and find the lighter, happier side of life.

What I find funny (which is almost everything) seems to be taken very seriously by others; seriously to the point of argument and anger, for heaven's sake.

It is true that today's "humor" as defined by the media and professional comics can be very mean and demeaning.

I guess the public enjoys making fun at others' expense, sort of nasty ridicule for a cause.

Nope, I'm talking about harmless real humor, belly laughing, silly jokes, and stories that tickle you to death, over and over again.

Now here's the truth.  In order to laugh and enjoy, you need a rare gift; hard to find these days.  This gift cannot be bought at a drive thru or with a debit card or on eBay.  This gift is personal, and can only come from within yourself, in a sincere and very big way.

Ready for a world shaking revelation? 

The gift of self worth, and, laughter; the gift of humor comes from within yourself!  It costs nothing but has immense value for you and those around you. It is simply happiness.

It is important to me at least to hear, "I love her. She is so funny!" than many other comments.

Of course like most women - I also know I am never wrong?!  Therefore, I can be funny!

Yep, laughter is the best medicine!

Julia Maxton, President

Join us

October 26^th for a Breakfast Meeting  

designed to recognize the winning Business of the Year,  

elect the 2012 slate of officers and be astounded by the  

generation perception of keynote speaker, Chuck Underwood.

All of this excitement along with live music, delicious food and the company of the fellow business partners.

This is a very good thing - see you there!

Breakfast and Awards Flyer

We are all looking for that magic bullet that will reverse the course and lead us back to prosperity. I say referrals! Think about it. When was the last time you referred business to a friend or more importantly to a fellow Chamber member? For that matter when was the last time that you referred a new business to the Chamber? When we fail to refer to each other that is a lost business opportunity. As a result that piece of business may very well be lost to the local and maybe even to the area economy. Without this important piece of the business puzzle we all suffer. All businesses depend on referrals, be it a chain, a mom and pop operation or outside sales. We live or fail by referrals from our customers, friends and business associates. We are all busy and stressed by our countries financial situation and the state of the local economy. This sentiment is echoed in my everyday conversations with members and prospective members. The next time the opportunity arises be sure to find out if there is a Chamber member that you can refer to and do so. If you know of a new business moving into the area let them know about the South Metro Chamber. Help to make and keep our local (South Metro) economy strong. 

Wear the Promise

The South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it's innovative

"Customer Service Promise" Campaign.

 Available immediately are bright green Customer Service Promise silicone bracelets designed for business's to provide for every employee to wear as a reminder of the #1 business success secret - Customer Service.

Each green bracelet, which is the color of money, comes with a printed copy of the Chamber's Customer Service Promise as well.

President Julia Maxton states, "With a fluid economy, a customer service focus is a sure way to stabilize the bottom line.  Every customer is a gift; every return customer is acknowledgment of approval." 

This Chamber initiative is highly successful at all levels.

To purchase bracelets for all your employees call: Julia Maxton (937) 433-2032 x 103.

2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SAVE THESE DATES!*  

Metro Breakfast    

Champps Americana, 7880 Washington Village Dr.Centerville

Fourth Tuesday of each month: Nov 22

7:30-9:00 a.m.

$12.00 per person/members $17.00 per person/ non members

Members / Non Members - $25.00 at door  

Features excellent topics and speakers!

Sponsored By: Grandview Hospital, Southview Medical Center, Sycamore Medical Center,  Weber Jewelers, Hunter Consulting Co. & Cox Media Group  

September Metro Breakfast Flyer

Women Who Work - Series   

Champps Americana, 7880 Washington Village Dr. Centerville

First Wednesday of each month: Nov 2, Dec 7 

5:00 - ? p.m.

COD Beverages (happy hour prices) Reservations not necessary

Sponsored By: Champps Americana & Weber Jewelers 

Woman Who Work Flyer 

Annual Breakfast & Business Awards 

The Gallery at Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee St Centerville 

Wednesday, October 26  7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

No payment at the door

Sponsored By: Grandview Hospital, Southview Medical Center,  

Sycamore Medical Center, Weber Jewelers, Hunter Consulting Co., Cox Media Group, McGohan Brabender & Wright Patt Credit Union

Annual Breakfast and Awards Flyer

Annual Holiday Feast

Sycamore Creek Country Club 8300 Country Club Lane Springboro

Wednesday, December 14 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

NO payment at the door

Sponsored By: Grandview Hospital, Southview Medical Center, Sycamore Medical Center, Weber Jewelers, Hunter Consulting Co., McGohan Brabender & Cox Media Group   

Holiday Feast Flyer

For more information on any event visit www.smrcoc.org

Exploring Ireland Trip (Dublin & Killarney)

SOUTH METRO CHAMBER 2011 - BUSINESS OPEN HOUSES!

Presented by: Centerville, Miami Township, Miamisburg, Washington Twp.,  

& West Carollton

"We advocate for business needs to assure economic vitality in our region!"

(Adults only, reservations required, guest welcome)

No-charge event

Zig Zag Gallary    

Zig Zag Gallary, 101 E. Alex Bell Rd., Ste. 172, Centerville

Thursday, November 3  5:00-7:00 p.m.

All no charge events made possible by our supporting cities and townships

Use our convenient reservation line (937) 433-2032 ext 200 for quick registration

AS A COURTESY - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

*Adults Only*  

For more information on the business open houses visit www.smrcoc.org

In This Issue

My Side of the Conversation

Ireland Update

Magic Bullet: Referrals

Wear the Promise

Calendar of Events 2011

Business Open Houses

Stay Connected

SMRCOC.org

Voss Auto Network

Visit Voss Auto

Voss Cadillac

Visit Voss Cadillac

Monco
Visit Monco

Prime

Visit Prime

DP&L
Visit DP&L

For more information about

how you can advertise  

your business through  

this monthy e-newsletter  

please contact

memberservices@smrcoc.org  or 937 433 2032 ext 102.

EXPLORING IRELAND TRIP

Highlight...Dublin *Killarney * Irish Evening 

8 days ● 8 Meals: 6 Breakfast ● 2 Dinners

Wednesday November 9-16

Space is limited and will be handled on a first come, first served basis, so book early!

Contact Greg Wingham at  Joy Tour & Travel  

[(513) 777-8221] for more information.

*EVENT RESERVATION POLICY

All reservations for Chamber events have a cancellation date, usually one week prior to the event (check our website at www.smrcoc.org or event invitation). This date represents a guarantee from the Chamber to the event facility concerning payment and commitment, no exceptions.  Please be responsible and honor that date to assist this office in managing our budget.  All event registrations will only be accepted IN ADVANCE by check or credit card.  We will not offer payment at the door. 

No refunds after cancellation date or 3 days prior including lack of attendance.   

Adults only!   

Reservations required.

STAY CONNECTED TO SMRCOC 

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For more information on membership and application please visit

http://www.smrcoc.org/join/

or contact member services at 

memberservices@smrcoc.org  or 937 433 2032 ext 102. 

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