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February Membership Luncheon
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 12 Noon
Networking: 11:30 – 11:55am

Community Center at Mercer View
8236 SE 24th Street

Subject: Ten Critical Steps That Could Make or Break Your Business

Speaker: Brad Worthley, Worthley International

How successful could your business be if you had the right tools and knowledge?

With over 35 years of experience, Brad Worthley teaches businesses how to consistently build and retain both customer and employee loyalty.

His presentation will cover ten critical steps that every business needs to know to dominate their competition including:
• How to create a strategic plan
• Defining Your Differentiating Factor
• Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
• Non-negotiable Service Standards
• Focusing on the Profit Chain.

Brad has worked with small, medium and some of the largest companies in America, including Alaska Airlines, Nordstrom, Macy's, and McDonald's to name a few.

Please note: This program will be longer than the usual luncheon presentations. Please arrive on time. The program will start at 12:10.

Date: February 4, 2010

Time:
12 Noon

11:30 AM to 11:55 for Informal Networking

Place: Community Center at Mercer View
8236 SE 24th, Mercer Island

RSVP: Return e-mail or phone, (206) 232-3404

Cost: $15 for members, $18 for non-members and for anyone without a reservation

Call the Chamber office, 206-232-3404, or e-mail your reservation to mi_chamber@msn.com. by Tuesday, Jnuary 2nd at 4:00 PM. It is the Chamber’s policy to bill for reservations not cancelled 24 hours in advance.

Calendar

February
4th	Chamber Luncheon	Community Center	12:00n - 1:15pm
10th	Giving from the Heart Breakfast	Community Center	Check-in 7:00am
11th	Business Calendar Workshop		12:00 Noon
14th	Happy Valentines Day
15th	President's In Business	Sterling Savings Bank	12:00 Noon
23rd	Board Meeting	Chamber Office	7:30am

*March*
4th	Chamber Luncheon	Community Center	12:00n - 1:15pm

Chamber Dues

Renewal invoices have been mailed or e-mailed to each member. Your prompt payment is greatly appreciated. If you have misplaced your invoice, contact the Chamber office and another will be sent to you. 2010 membership decals will be sent on receipt of payment.

You may now renew using a credit card. Hopefully this will make it easier for many of the members.

Dues are an important part of the Chamber’s operating budget so please return your invoice with payment as soon as possible. Thank you to all who have renewed your commitment to the Chamber in such a timely manner.

Mercer Island Schools Foundation Breakfast Sponsorship

Join other Chamber members again this year in sponsoring for the 7th annual Mercer Island Schools Foundation Community Business Breakfast, to be held April 27th at the High School starting at 7:30am.

Last year over 450 people attended the sold-out event. MISF is once again offering Chamber members a reduced sponsorship rate to participate. Chamber members may participate as sponsors at the $250 level. Contact the Chamber office for more information.

Mercer Island Youth & Family Foundation Breakfast - Your Table is Waiting

The most important event of the year for the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation is coming February 10. Join your friends and associates at “Giving from the Heart “benefit for a free breakfast, coffee and camaraderie - an easy and enjoyable way to support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.

This year's event will honor an individual, group or business that has made outstanding contributions to Youth and Family Services over the years. Registration and coffee starts at 7:00 a.m. and the event ends promptly at 8:30. If you would like to help by serving as a table captain or volunteer,
call 206-275-7751 or email roger.kjos@mercergov.org.

Chamber businesses can be especially helpful this year by becoming sponsors. There are a variety of levels and promotional benefits , Contact Roger Kjos at the previous number or email for more sponsor information.

If you would like to attend, please join us at the Chamber table.

Additional Information

City of Mercer Island

Mercer Island S.D.

Mercer Island Reporter

Relocation Information