Address

Madeira Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 43333

Madeira , OH 45243

Phone number:

(513) 271-1122 (Voice mail only)

 E-Mails – If you are not receiving e-mails from the chamber or would like to update your information, please click the link “Send an e-mail to Greg” and provide your name, name of business, and e-mail address you want added.

Officers of the Madeira Chamber of Commerce:

President:

Kristen E. Hertzer of PNC Bank

7136 Miami Avenue

Madeira, Ohio 45243

(513) 272-4200 x-21499

Vice President:

Secretary:

Chris Hatcher of First Financial Bank
6801 Miami Avenue
Madeira, Ohio 45243
(513) 924-2200

Treasurer:

Greg Goetz of Boy Scout Troop 209

7540 Miami Avenue

Madeira, Ohio 45243

(513) 891-9050

Committee Chair Contact Information:

Constitution & Bylaws, Nominations, and Events

Kristen Hertzer

Send an e-mail to Kristen

Finance, Membership, and Retention Task Force

Greg Goetz

Send an e-mail to Greg

Issues

Susan Wisner

Send an e-mail to Susan

Marketing and Publicity

Jackie Meddles

Send an e-mail to Jackie

Lunch-n-Learn

Bruce Strickland

Send an e-mail to Bruce

Networking Events

Melissa Zepf

Send an e-mail to Melissa

Committee Assignments:

Committees

Mission

Committee members

Constitution and Bylaws

Shall periodically review the Constitution and Bylaws and shall advise the Board on additions, deletions, corrections and other recommended changes.

Chair: Kristen Hertzer

Member: Greg Goetz

Finance

Shall periodically review finances and recommend events and programs that can be funded based on membership fees, event fees and government support.

Chair: Greg Goetz

Member: Kristen Hertzer

Issues

Address issues pertinent to the business community. To research information and make recommendations to the full Board of Directors as necessary. This committee is responsible for keeping the business community informed about issues that will impact business locally.

Chair: Susan Wisner

Members: Susan Gilson

Marketing

Promote the Chamber and its activities to the community. Determine a marketing strategy to educate the community as to the work of the Chamber. Review marketing materials for branding consistency.

Chair: Jackie Meddles

Members: Susan Gilson, Melinda Gardner, Susan Wisner, Ivy Bayer

Membership

Visits other members regularly and obtains feedback on Chamber programs. Reviews and recommends member benefits. Plan member recruitment & retention strategies.

Chair: Greg Goetz

Members: Jackie Meddles

Nominations

Provides names to the Chamber Board of Directors of interested Chamber Members willing to serve on the Board of Directors or as Chamber Officers in annual elections or vacancies.

Chair: Kristen Hertzer

Members: Greg Goetz

Lunch and learn Programs

Reviews potential training, educational and events/programs offered to and through the membership. Helps plan locations, speakers and other event details.

Chair: Bruce Strickland

Members:

Events

Develop and plan business development events for the Madeira Chamber of Commerce.

Chair: Kristen Hertzer

Members: Susan Gilson, Melinda Gardner, Susan Wisner, Melinda Pence, Jackie Meddles

Networking Events

Organize a monthly networking event for chamber members and guests. To be the “Host presenter” the participating businesses must be a member of the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. The Host presenters will be selected by a drawing of business cards from willing Chamber Members.

Chair: Melissa Zepf

Members: Alexia Workman, Jim Taylor

Publicity

Oversees both internal & external communication for the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. Internal communications includes producing the monthly meeting notices, membership directory and any other periodic information that needs to reach our membership. External communication includes all outside publicity and press relations.

Chair: Jackie Meddles

Members: Greg Goetz

Retention Task Force

Analyze membership retention data for the Chamber and develop a strategy for keeping Chamber members through enhanced member satisfaction.

Chair: Greg Goetz

Members:  Jackie Meddles

Madeira Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan 2007 – 2010

Strategic Plan 2007-2010    

2009 Action

2009 Timing

1.      Develop creative networking opportunities for the Madeira business community

Initiate new networking that will connect businesses to each other including conducting events at Madeira business locations.

Network Planning:  Leads Exchange Luncheon

First proposed event: January 2009.

2.      Provide leadership in public relations / advertising / branding strategies to increase awareness and use of Madeira business and community offerings

Provide leadership for a public relations/image campaign for the Madeira business community.   

On going: At each event promote “MADEira FOR … FUN, DINING, STYLE and MORE” as a brand, promote the Chamber with continued newspaper articles in local newspaper and support the Madeira Schools and local fund raiser events.

3.      Provide member access to small business benefit programs including health, workman’s compensation, and other ancillary business benefits

Continue to offer and expand on benefits programs to Madeira Chamber of Commerce members.

On going: enrollment upon joining Chamber.  Renewal each January 1.  Explore additional benefits that could be offered to members.

4.      Identify community activities where the Madeira Chamber of Commerce can play a supportive role

Announce that the Madeira Chamber will be playing a supportive role only in community events, including the Art Fair, Street Dance, and Light up Madeira.

January: Discuss with the Madeira City Manager and city leaders the changing role of the Madeira Chamber regarding City and Business events.

5.      Recruit local leadership to serve on the Madeira Chamber Board.

Recruit local leadership to serve on the Madeira Chamber Board.

January: Issue Press Release requesting Board Volunteers by March, 2009