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• Encourages, promotes, and assists with community visioning
(Vision 2020 and Comprehensive Plan Updates)

• Promotes recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and tourism events

• Spearheaded the revitalization of (streetscape) Main Street

• Supports protection of the environment; Supporting Elkhorn Land and Historic Trust, Georgetown/Scott County Comprehensive Plan, and the preservation of Ward Hall

• Promotes availability of Health Care; Provides information on health screenings at Georgetown Community Hospital and supports other healthcare professionals.

• Educates members on current legislation; Chamber Newsletter, Red Alerts, Forums, Seminars, Lunch & Learns, Legislative Breakfasts

• Conducts member surveys on local issues

• Monitors City Council/Fiscal Court/Planning and Zoning meetings

• Acts on important topics; Reduced cost of long distance calls by extending service to Lexington, established Revenue Commission to consolidate local taxes paid by businesses, Inter-local Agreement Task Force

• Recruits businesses that are compatible with the community needs; Promotes expansion of all existing industry and the Lane’s Run Business Park

• Supports a better educated workforce; Local and regional School-To-Work, Center for Quality People & Organizations, Elkhorn Crossing School, Work Ready Community

• Promotes Tourism

• Coordinates onsite visits with City and County leaders to assist new and existing businesses; Scott County Industrial Form, Scott County United

• Provides referrals of Chamber Members only

• Provides relocation and demographic information to industry, businesses, and residents

• Members are billed on an annual dues system. Chamber membership is an investment in the future of the community. Any firm, individual, church or non profit organization sharing a common interest in community advancement and improving its “quality of life” is eligible for membership! BONUS! Membership is tax deductible!

• Advertising Opportunities: in our weekly newsletter, on the website, social media and event sponsorships

• Monthly events: Luncheons, Networking Afternoons, Women in Business Breakfasts, Young Professionals Networking

• Group Events: Keeneland, Annual Reception and Golf Tourney

• Lunch & Learns, Business Workshops and Speed Networking

• Membership Breakfast and Business Referrals

• Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Anniversary Events

• Branding is not only important for “message consistency” of Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce but also for the organization’s long term goals and objectives.

• Every Chamber Member is encouraged to use the Chamber logo in their marketing material, at their place of business, and in other appropriate means of communication.

• Every member will sign a logo usage policy and will agree to discontinue use if a Member no longer has an active investment with our organization.

• A style guide and the logo can be obtained by contacting kellee@gtown.org or at the Chamber office.