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Carpe Diem Community Solutions
Lynn Cherry
108 Rose Coral Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
lcherry@cdc-s.com
www.carpediemcommunitysolutions.com
Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day," speaks to our ability to collaborate
with chambers, seizing each opportunity while expanding the possibilities
with creative, customized solutions. A leader in visioning, leadership training,
facilitation, strategic planning, and BoD & leadership retreats Carpe Diem
Community Solutions will guide chambers creating innovative, results-driven
solutions tailored specifically to their needs.
Chamber Mail
2102 Kirkbride Drive
Danvers, MA 01923
donn@chambermemberservices.com
www.chambermemberservices.com
Chamber Member Services LLC welcomes all Chambers of Commerce, big and
small to help their members obtain new business by utilizing the ChamberMail
program. ChamberMail is a direct mail program that reaches the number one
buying market of all time, new homeowners and new renters. Even in slower
housing markets, units are still moving but at a lower value. This exciting
program typically involves the non-involved members while creating ongoing
non-dues revenue for the chamber. ChamberMail is being utilized coast to
coast as a fantastic member retention tool that stimulates local economies.
At no cost to your chamber, you'll find ChamberMail a simple and seamless
program that actually gets your members the business their seeking, which
is the primary reason they joined your chamber to start. Help your members
stay members by using ChamberMail now!
Chamber2Chamber Publishing
Crystal Alderman
330 Pauls Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
Convergent Non Profit Solutions
Mark Bergethon
2451 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 3679
Atlanta, GA 30339
mbergethon@sagefundraisingllc.com
www.OutcomeDrivenConuslting.com
Need Funds? Convergent Nonprofit Solutions combines proven fundraising
techniques with innovative tools to consistently achieve superior funding
returns for Chambers and EDCs. What Sets Us Apart?
- Our team of consultants has conducted hundreds of successful Chamber
and EDC fundraising campaigns.
- Our unique investment approach changes the focus of the fundraising
process from an emotional appeal to an objective analytic outcome, making
the process safer, more consistent, and ultimately more effective.
- We offer comprehensive solutions rather than basic fixes. We believe
that fundraising is simply the first piece of the puzzle and we help
our clients chart a path to long-term sustainability.
- Our solutions are customized to match each organization’s needs
rather than forcing a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach.
- We offer the best guarantee in the industry. Convergent is the safe
choice for your fundraising needs.
We offer a variety of fundraising services to Chambers including:
- Campaign Management
- Funding Feasibility Study
- Fundraising Tools
- Return on Investment Analysis
- Grant Writing Services
- Campaign Support Tools
Florida High Tech Corridor Council
1055 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746
www.floridahightech.com
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) is an economic development
initiative of the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of
South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF). The mission of FHTCC
is to grow high tech industry and innovation through research, workforce
and marketing partnerships.
A partnership involving more than 20 local and regional economic development
organizations (EDOs) and 14 community colleges, the Council is co-chaired
by the presidents of UCF, USF and UF. The Council includes the presidents
of two of the community colleges, the president of Florida Institute of
Technology and representatives of high tech industry.
The unique partnership has resulted in a strategic approach to high tech
economic development that involves matching funds research, workforce development
and a marketing program leveraging governmental, EDO and corporate budgets
on a regional rather than local basis.
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council was the International Economic
Development Council’s 2009 award winner in the Partnerships with Educational
Institutions category.
OpXGroup, Inc.
Joseph Cozart, Sr.
2043 Crystal Lake Drive
Destin, FL 32550
joe@opxgroup.com
OpXGroup, led by Joan Cozart, M.Ed., Ed.S. & Joe Cozart, Sr. CAM, has
more than 25 years of expertise consulting with Fortune 500 clients across
a range of industries. OpXGroup is versed in Chamber management and community
leadership challenges and focuses on leadership development, organization
design, change management strategies and strategic facilitation. They understand
the interactions of board, community leaders and staff in Chamber settings
and bring independent research on Chamber operations to bear in their work.
OpXGroup can help Chambers identify and tackle priorities in both the short
and long term. Whether seeking to improve short-term or long-term performance
on strategic priorities, applying comprehensive benchmarking or a facilitator
to conduct quick retreat style sessions, or draft a multi-year strategy
for your organization, OpXGroup is the right consultant to suit the needs,
ambitions and budgets of Chambers.
Organization Management Solutions
Tom Schwieger
4961 Corsica Square
Vero Beach, FL 32967
msts2@comcast.net
Passport Publications & Media Corporation
Robert Kirschner
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Robert@PassportPublications.com
Spotlight Publications
Tom Carrelli
530 West 9th Street
Newport, KY 41071
tcarrelli@spotlight-publications.com
www.spotlight-publications.com
Spotlight Publications is an industry leader in the creation and production
of regional maps, online maps, custom maps and detailed relocation guides.
In a day and age where both printed and online maps are made available everywhere,
there is simply no comparison to Spotlight’s suite of map products. With
new landmarks, roads, highways and subdivisions popping up on a daily basis,
Spotlight’s cutting-edge cartography delivers a perfect map experience every
time. Numerous cities and chambers of commerce from around the country employ
Spotlight’s exceptional map products. Learn more about our products and
partnership opportunities by contacting us today.
Village Profile
Allon Fish
2849 SW Olds Place
Stuart, FL 34997
arf@htn.net
Zip, Click N Save, LLC
Paul Taylor
934 E. Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
www.zipclicknsave.com
Zip Click N Save is a Multi-purpose benefit CD containing advantages
to assist consumers in planning life’s daily events. Each CD has a local
and national business directory that grows with each new edition. There
is also an event calendar for your community to help the consumer with planning
family outings.
The eco-friendly re-printable coupons offered on our CD eliminate the
traditional coupon clutter and mess. With a shelf life of four months per
edition our advertiser’s offers are available to consumers on a continual
basis. The internet is not needed to print a coupon, and the CD works without
entering any personal information eliminating spam, viruses, and spyware.
Plus owning the CD makes the offers conveniently available when needed!
We place the business owners contact information and savings offers on
the CD at no charge. Members of the Zip Association also receive an editorial
advertisement in our Merchants View, the “News You Can Use” section.
Zip Click N Save has local event listings including entertainment and
civic events across the nation. Whether you are traveling or relocating,
you can use our multi-purpose benefit CD to find listings.
Imagine a program with the power to give you back both time and money
and help your organization raise funds. Our fund raising program shares
50 percent of each sale with the sponsoring organization.
Contact us at www.zipclicknsave.com
for more information and to find your local zip agent.