Business After Hours is a premier networking experience.
Why Host?
Business After Hours is a private social gathering hosted by a member of the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce. Hosting Business After Hours showcases your business, providing you with the opportunity to talk about who you are and what you do. This is a great way to build relationships with your fellow chamber members in a relaxed setting.
As host, your company’s facilities, employees, and products will be highlighted. Not only is this the ultimate opportunity to network, but it is the perfect way to get word out regarding your business. A great deal of business is conducted at these events, making the potential for obtaining new clients and connections endless.
When Does Business After Hours Take Place?
The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours traditionally takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Other dates are available per request of the business and at the discretion of the chamber.
Host Responsibilities:
- Finance, arrange and coordinate food, drink, and the option of entertainment. Should you opt to cater the event, we strongly encourage you to partner with a fellow Chamber Member.
- Invite your clients, vendors, family, and friends.
- Help with marketing by promoting the event to your customers on your social media and in your storefront.
- Get your employees involved.
- Plan for approx. 25+ people in attendance.
- Send the Chamber a hi-resolution logo four weeks in advance.
- Share a few remarks with attendees at the event (public speaking).
- Optional add-ons:
- Provide door prizes (this could include donations from clients)
- Provide tours
Chamber Responsibilities:
- List event on Chamber website.
- Provide featured spot on the Chamber website leading up to the event.
- E-mail marketing to 550+ chamber members in our contact database.
- Highlight your business in the weekly eblast in the weeks leading up to the event.
- Provide social media promotions on Chamber’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
- Provide Chamber representatives to greet your attendees.