Improving the attendence at a Chamber of Commerce
Keep ‘Em Coming Back
Some while back, I discovered this little note and thought the idea was worth considering. It seems that The Arlington, VA Chamber of Commerce keeps their members coming back for more with a unique door prize. The Chamber contributes $100 to an initial door prize drawing. At every monthly Business-After-Business networking function, a member’s name is drawn…and you must be present to win! If the member isn’t there at the time his/her name is drawn, the Chamber contributes another $100 to the prize. The current door prize is now worth $1600!! As the prize gets bigger, the more members make it a point to show up!
I wonder if this would work here.
Coach
Great idea Coach! I am not sure many chambers could afford $100 at a shot, but even $10 is a good idea.
Brilliant plan. And what an incentive – but $1600? I'm surprised people didn't start showing up in droves when it reached $1000. When the winner finally gets the jackpot, the local newspaper should run a story on it.
Have to admit here, I saw Bear's comment in the sidebar and clicked because I thought it said something about beer improving attendance at Chamber of Commerce. Maybe I should wear my glasses, but I do think beer might help, too. LOL