north Carolina chamber of commerce in mount airy north Carolina

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce holds a monthly social event for its members. This function is known as Business After Hours. The event is held on the 1st Thursday of each month and moves around to different business locations. In preparation for hosting this monthly event, it would be helpful to keep the following in mind:

**We are currently scheduling 2007 Business after Hours events and we would love to include your business on our calendar.** This is a great way to show off your business while meeting other chamber members! For more information about planning a Business after Hours event call the office today.

The normal attendance at these functions runs somewhere between 25-75 people. However, numbers have gone as high as 100 people depending on the location and time of year.

The business hosting the event is providing the space and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. It is best to keep the food simple but plentiful. Food set up in several locations is best so that the crowd does not stand in line too long.

Entrance - The Chamber staff will need a table and two chairs set up at the entrance to the facility. This will be used for guests to fill out name badges. If space is available, the Chamber staff will also bring along a
small table (4 ft.) on which to display brochures and other information on
current events.

Door Prizes - The Chamber staff will secure items to be given away as door prizes. The host business may enjoy providing a couple of items to give away as well. Door prizes are usually drawn around 6:00. At that time representatives of the Chamber will use the microphone system that the entertainer is using to announce the winners. The drawing of door prizes and any brief announcements is usually the extent of any type of program.

Most Important - Have fun! The Chamber deeply appreciates the efforts of each business that hosts this monthly event. It is also a wonderful opportunity for the host business to showcase themselves in the best light possible. Remember, the attendees are our local business community. Owners, management and staff should be visible so that attendees will have the opportunity to meet their hosts.