Frequently Asked Questions
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What Does the Chamber do for the Community?
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Encourages, promotes, and assists with community visioning
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Promotes recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and tourism events
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Spearheaded the revitalization of (streetscape) Main Street
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Supports protection of the environment; Supporting Elkhorn Land and Historic Trust, Georgetown/Scott County Comprehensive Plan, and the preservation of Ward Hall
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Promotes availability of Health Care; Provides information on health screenings at Georgetown Community Hospital and supports other healthcare professionals.
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How Does the Chamber work with Government?
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Educates members on current legislation; Chamber Newsletter, Red Alerts, Forums, Seminars, Lunch & Learns, Legislative Breakfasts
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Conducts member surveys on local issues
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Monitors City Council/Fiscal Court/Planning and Zoning meetings
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Acts on important topics; Reduced cost of long distance calls by
extending service to Lexington, established Revenue Commission to consolidate local taxes paid by businesses, Inter-local Agreement Task Force
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How Does the Chamber Support Businesses?
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Recruits businesses that are compatible with the community needs; Promotes expansion of all existing industry and the Lane’s Run Business Park
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Supports a better educated workforce; Local and regional School-To-Work, Center for Quality People & Organizations, Elkhorn Crossing School, Work Ready Community
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Promotes Tourism
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Coordinates onsite visits with City and County leaders to assist new and existing businesses; Scott County Industrial Form, Scott County United
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Provides referrals of Chamber Members only
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Provides relocation and demographic information to industry,
businesses, and residents
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Who Pays for It?
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Members are billed on an annual dues system. Chamber membership is an investment in the future of the community. Any firm, individual, church or non profit organization sharing a common interest in community advancement and improving its “quality of life” is eligible for membership! BONUS! Membership is tax deductible!
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How Does Becoming a Member Benefit Your Business?
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Advertising Opportunities: in our weekly newsletter, on the website, social media and event sponsorships
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Monthly events: Luncheons, Networking Afternoons, Women in Business Breakfasts, Young Professionals Networking
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Group Events: Keeneland, Annual Reception and Golf Tourney
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Lunch & Learns, Business Workshops and Speed Networking
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Membership Breakfast and Business Referrals
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Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Anniversary Events
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What Are the COC's Logo and Branding Guidelines?
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Branding is not only important for “message consistency” of Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce but also for the organization’s long term goals and objectives.
- Every Chamber Member is encouraged to use the Chamber logo in their marketing material, at their place of business, and in other appropriate means of communication.
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Every member will sign a logo usage policy and will agree to
discontinue use if a Member no longer has an active investment with our organization -
A style guide and the logo can be obtained by contacting
kellee@gtown.org or at the Chamber office.