Memorial Day: Let Us Always Remember Those Who Sacrified!
So what exactly is Memorial Day? Is it just a day off, set aside to grill out and enjoy the day with family and friends in a relaxing atmosphere? Well, it is much more than that. I was reminded as we watched TV over the weekend with so many military movies commemorating the sacrifices of…
Read MoreBelittle and Be Little
Belittle and Be Little by Dona Bonnett On the highway, I passed a little Church marquee recently that read “Belittle and Be Little”. This message really spoke to me in a big way. What a profound message in those four little words. They spoke of kindness, compassion and positive consideration for another person. Living in…
Read More2013 Ambassador of the Year Presented to Dona Bonnett
I am very honored to receive the 2013 Ambassador of the Year Award which was presented last Friday evening by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Chamber Banquet. This award would not have been possible without the hard work and support of each an every one of our Corporate Ambassadors and the…
Read MoreA Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Volunteer Program is a “Win-Win”
A Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Volunteer Program is a “Win-Win” by Dona Bonnett What is an Ambassador Program? An Ambassador Program is an organized volunteer program that extends the arms of the Chamber. With a limited paid staff, a local Chamber can achieve much more by implementing and utilizing an Ambassador Program wisely. It’s not…
Read MoreBusiness Networking Utilizing BNI
Besides the Chamber of Commerce, another place for business networking is a Business Referral Organization such as BNI or Business Network International. BNI was founded by Dr. Ivan Misner, who is one of the world’s leading experts in business networking and referral marketing. Business Network International is a world-wide organization with hundreds or thousands of…
Read MoreHappy Veterans Day!
Happy Veteran’s Day! As we reflect on the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans no matter who we are and no matter what our beliefs, no matter our religion (Christianity, Judaism , Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.), let us remember that many have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for those freedoms . We all…
Read MoreWhat is Involved in Owning a Website
When you decide that you would like to utilize a website to give your business some Internet exposure, there are several components involved. So what’s involved in owning a website? Domain Name A domain name is the name of your website beginning with a www. which stands for the “World Wide Web”. To obtain a…
Read MoreNew Corporate Ambassador Program for Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce
Leeds, Al– The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new Corporate Ambassador Program. This program is a partnership between area business professionals and individuals as an extension of the Chamber and is different from the High School Diplomat Program. Each business that is a Chamber Member is eligible to provide one or more…
Read MorePremier BNI Moody Hosts Free School Supplies Giveaway
Premier BNI Moody Hosts Free School Supplies Giveaway. We had a great time at the Premier BNI Moody Free School Supplies Giveaway held this past Saturday, August 10, 2013 on Park Avenue next to Moody City Hall. This was an awesome event and thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Here are some…
Read MoreThe Important of Being a Chamber Member
Here is an article written for the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce which was published in their monthly newsletter this month. I would like to share it with you all as you build your businesses because it is one of the ways to promote your business. The Importance of Being a Chamber Member According to Wikipedia,…
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