Marketing & Communications Committee
2007/08 Committee
Chair: Matt Quin, The University of Western Ontario
Director Liaisons: Don Bryant, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
Vice President Communications
Kimberly Chesney, Prime Management Group Inc.
Chamber Liaison: Kadie Ward
Interested in joining this committee?
Call 519-432-7551 ext. 24
Meeting Time and Date
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month at noon.
Committee Objectives
- Communicate values and successes to members and the community in a consistent, professional and engaging way, promoting a positive experience of the Chamber brand.
- Educate and inform Chamber members and others about best practices in marketing and communications.
- Allow for professional development and enable networking opportunities between committee members.
2007/2008 Program Plan
- Develop a marketing strategy for the 2008 membership survey that addresses the whole cycle from pre-promotion to announcing results
- Create a standing sub-committee who review the website on an on-going basis
- Liaise when possible with the Chamber's various event planning committees to lend marketing and communications push
- Host one education event, open to all members. Subject related to marketing and communications – ideas include exploring a marketing case study; how to communicate with Venture Capitalists
- Have guest speakers in to speak to the committee on marketing professional development; Invite new/existing committee members to open meetings with 5 minutes presentations about their business OR present a “Challenge of the Month” for the group to brainstorm solutions
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