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How can I host a Business After Hours event? When deciding to host a Business After Hours (BAH) event it is important to keep in mind that this is your company's opportunity to introduce itself, show new products or services, or network with other Chamber members. As a current Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce member you are welcome to host a Business After Hours event either solely or with another chamber member. In either case the promotional opportunities of this event are limitless. Location: Should accommodate 35 - 75 people Attendees: Attending business professionals are asked to pay $5 in advance or $8 at the door. To promote your business outside the chamber network, you are welcome to invite businesses who are not yet Chamber members; these attendees are asked to pay $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Should you wish to have a special invited guest - architect of the new building, government official, etc.-you are welcome to do so without a charge to them. Unlike other chambers, half of the monies collected are kept by you to help defray the cost of hosting the event. The other half is given to the Chamber. Invitations: Since the invitation is what will grab the recipient's attention and encourage them to attend, have fun with it! Make it part of your theme. A professional, inviting piece is the first step to a successful evening with your business peers. Let others know what your event is about. Are there door prizes? Guest(s) of honor? Tours? Let them know in the invitation! Invitations can be professionally printed, done on a desktop publisher, through a mail order company, or for a nominal fee the Chamber office can produce them for you. Refreshments and Food: You are welcome to hire caterers, prepare "home-cooked" food, or purchase ready-made hors d'oeuvres from local grocery stores. Other chamber members may co-host this area or provide necessities at a reduced cost in exchange for a mention on your invitations, in the press release, etc. |