Sam Azzam

We know that there is a lot to learn to get the most from your systems.  For this reason we are launching WEEKLY training classes for Chamber Staff, Executives and Volunteers.    

You will need to go to http://www.SystemClasses.com to learn more and REGISTER for EACH CLASS so we know when to expect people.  

If no one registers for a particular class then we won't hold that class.  If you are the only one then you'll get REAL SPECIAL TREATMENT!   

 

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• Wednesday Module Training-Getting the most from your System
• Our First Install - Concept Failed
• Mark LeBlanc's Monday Morning Memo
• Watch Live Network Activity
• Live System Uptime Report
• Live Training Now Weekly for YOU!
• This Months Chamber Nation Showcased Website
• TCS Website of the Month
• Really Beautiful Newsletter
• FaceBook Widgets - Now Built Into TCS Pages
• Items Completed per Recent Executive Meeting Requests
• Chamber Tech Blog

 

This Month Showcased Website is: Azusa Chamber of Commerce  in California.

Member Search Results Page

Kim James member of the Chester Lake Almanor Chamber in California created this TCS page.  Nice Job!

CLICK HERE

Chester Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce

We think this is a rather nice looking newsletter that we thought most of you would like to see.

CLICK HERE

 

Members are now able to add LIVE FACEBOOK STREAMING to their TCS pages.  Go to the TCS Center and there is a new option under Social Networking called "Facebook Widgets". This give members the ability to add the code necessary quickly and easily.  Also "LIKE" options are presented as well.

CLICK FOR EXAMPLE

Items Completed per Recent Executive Meeting Requests:

• Erin from the Corvallis Benton Chamber coalition had this feature added.  Drop-Off-Credit-Feature works when activated so when dropping members, the system will credit-off unpaid invoices.
• Mary Stanko of the Oroville Chamber suggested we add a scrolling widget for PRESS RELEASES.  Here is the code for that new widget - simply change the ORG CODE to yours when adding to your website.  We'll help you if you would like: <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="javascript">
  var org_id = 'ORCC'
  var height = 250
  var width = 250
  var font_size = 8
  var font_face = 'arial'
  </script>
  <script src=" http://www.chamberorganizer.com/news_scroller/pr_scroller.php"></script > 
• Susan Brynar from the Chester Lake Almanor Chamber suggested this and now its been added to the system: If the member activates the Wi-Fi option in the TCS setup, then the terms Wi-Fi and WiFi are added to their keywords. If the Wi-Fi option is unchecked, then those terms are removed from the keywords.  Now people using the Chamber Search Engine will easily find WIFI hotspots via the search boxes.
• Lisa Bailey from Irwindale CC in California made this suggestion—I think it would be a GREAT enhancement to have a log of the past posts (helps to avoid unintentional duplicates) like you have for the broadcast emails. Also not sure if you can add a link generator, but that would be awesome to help drive traffic to our websites which is the main objective of using social media.
• Steve Voltz from the Balsam Lake Chamber suggested we ad an ability for members who use the "Member Calendar Network" to have the option of publishing this calendar with "ONLY" their events in their own websites and social networks.  This is now done: To use this, sign in to the MMS and go to your TCS page. Then find the option to "Post Events". Underneath the description are the words "Link to your events". You can click on the link or copy-and-paste the URL into an email, etc. I've tested it and appears to work well.
• It was requested that we add video training for each module.  This has been done so members will now see a video icon within the members area and within the TCS center.
• (Done - Thank You Great Idea!) Richard, I wanted to share this thought with you. For events, we often have people registering that aren’t responsible for paying. We have requests for the invoices to be emailed, but the only auto email goes to the person that registered. It would be nice to have the ability to also designate an alternate address for a particular invoice to be emailed to. Just a thought. Best Regards, Erin Wiedeman
  Office Manager/Business Advocate Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition (541) 757-1506
  ewiedeman@cbchambercoalition.com  www.cbchambercoalition.com
• With input from Danielle Brown from Southwest Valley Chamber we re-tooled "What Do You Need Right Now" into "Members Can Help" with re-launch of old site under new name.  People were asking asking who can help... so we answered with "Members Can Help".
• Custom configure the SUBJECT LINE of the monthly SIR Reports.
• Per Scott we have added additional GEO-CODING details in the GEO-CODING report for easier Google map building.  Adding WIFI parks to WIFI members should be easier now. 
• Per Robin we've added the ability to create DEFAULT payment terms for events.
• Add Support for LinkedIN within the Multipost Area
• Provide Access to Members for Search and No Finds + Finds As Well
• Newsletter Advertising Module
• Member-to-Member specials / coupon automation
• URL Shortener so multi-posts look better once pushed out to social networks
• Calendar break out to power multiple event websites
• Create Buy Local Program video training for members.
• The admin area for TCS pages off the member data base admin screen (Edit Traffic Catcher Site Info/Text) is missing a place to put the paragraph of Going Green information under where the admin is able to activate this service where members are not given access to the self service program.
• In the members area bottom needs to have a Member-To-Member Icon and Link to only those specials.
• Newsletters now allow for multiple calendar event modules... one for members, one for community, one of chamber or any combination.
• The banner stats only allow for current and last month views... when selling these banners the executives need a year of history... please add this ability like you did recently for member directory exposures.
• Convert the Going Green Program into a self-service module for members
• Member to Member discount program
• The Going Green program indicator needs to be improved on all member directories
• Admins are now able to quickly edit the going green program information at the member level through admin access screen
• Where the member sets up their going green information it needs to say "I Take the Pledge So Add My Business to this Program __ (Check Box)"
• If the person does not enter anything in the paragraph area (although it requires 150 chars.) they can proceed with nothing in the box (this is an error).
• The paragraph in the GG area needs to say (150 chars or more required).
• Add a way to show how many times a particular member category is requested by month so they can use stats to sell category specific banner ads.

 

 

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We've launched a new technology blog that we hope you will find useful.  The focus at the "Chamber Tech Blog" will be to provide easy technology solutions for Chambers using the latest available tools outside of Chamber Nation.

Read more at: www.ChamberTechBlog.com  

National Online Customer Meeting This Wednesday

 

Day: Wednesday, Date: December 1, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM (PST) 12:00 PM (MST) 1:00PM (CST) 2:00PM (EST)

Join the meeting steps listed below:
1. Screen Sharing Link: http://www.TrainingScreen.com
2. Phone Number: (775) 269-3893
3. Access Code: 339734#  

MEETINGS MAY BE RECORDED FOR EXECUTIVES WHO MISSED IT LIVE.  CALL RICHARD (775) 298-1288 or eMail Richard@ChamberNation.Com FOR LINK IF YOU MISSED THE LIVE MEETING.

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SPECIAL GUESTS ARE:  

Mark LeBlanc presenting a tailor made business development communication for members that you may elect to email every month.  You will have a chance to suggest your ideas and provide input for this new communications tool for membership.  SAMPLE NEWSLETTER

 

Pete Scott, APR - Vice President, Business Development for IZEA - Innovations in Social Media who is our technology partner for www.ChamberCheckIn.com . Pete will be unveiling the new program through slides and explain how the program will be setup to provide special services to Chamber of Commerce members.  I think most of you will be rather impressed with what you will see and I think this is the most STATE-OF-THE-ART mobile application ever that is perfect for helping grow commerce in your community.  

 

Visit the Newsletter Library to learn whats new over the past several months. 

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Q & A for our valued customers - It's your time to ask questions!

1. We are looking forward to hearing your questions (so please get them ready before the meeting) 
2. We will help answer the question by showing how with screen sharing
3. We are also open to hearing any of your suggestions on how we might serve you better?

 We found a link to our very first installation for the Quincy Chamber of Commerce 5 years ago.  Russ Flint did the art work and Richard Scully did the management.  Soon after this was launched we realized that we could not grow without a very expensive support center.

All changed rather quickly after this!

CLICK HERE to SEE OUR FIRST INSTALLATION EVER

 

You will always...

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Mark Cell: (612) 834-2113

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