Years ago when I first started in the commercial cleaning business, a friend and business consultant of mine asked me a question. The question was, “Who are you trying to sell your services to?” I called a few company names, and his reply was, “They are all right there in the Chamber of Commerce.”

I joined the Chamber right after that and has been a member every since. The Chamber has been very beneficial to the growth of my business and me. By getting involved in some of the many networking opportunities they provide, (business after hours, sales leads, small business seminars and serving on the Small Business Council board), to name a few.

Membership in the Chamber has provided us access to a broad prospective list of clients, and has enabled us to turn a few of those prospects into very valuable clients and business associates.

I would also say “Thank You” to the York County Regional Chamber for recognizing Quality Cleaning as a “Small Business Achiever of 2010” with an Award.

I would highly recommend any business owner looking to grow his/her business to join the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Will Read of Read-Johnston Media Design

On behalf of Read-Johnston Media Design, I would like to thank the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce for hosting our firm’s ribbon cutting and exposition on Feb. 22, 2011.

My partner, Julie Johnston, and I work in offices in our homes; therefore, it would have been impossible to host a function the size of our event. The Chamber offered an ideal solution for us.

The Chamber has been beautifully and effectively designed and maintained to host many kinds of events from small meetings to receptions such as ours which was attended by about a hundred people. We were able to line the long, main hallway with posters explaining various aspects of our work and services. We set up a couple of smaller activities in the Dalton Room and at the entrance to the small conference room. The large conference room hosted multiple functions as the location for light refreshments, a slide show about our firm, soft drinks, and more posters. But I think most importantly, the Chamber served as a delightful location for people to learn about our business and discuss the ideas we displayed with other guests.

The Chamber staff was wonderful. Program Director Trina Ricks worked with us for over six months to design and produce our affair, and on the event day she was available every time there was an issue that needed to be resolved. Many of the staff members offered encouragement during the planning stage and were present at the event to socialize with our guests.

I recommend the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce facilities to any members wanting to host an event such as a ribbon cutting, a “drop in”, or any other type of reception. If they use them, they will feel as we do that the Chamber facilities are a major benefit of membership. Our firm will certainly use them in the future.

Here's what members are saying about other Chamber programs . . .

David Douglas of Metrolina Diversified Building Services Inc.

The Chamber's Small Business Council Connection has given me the opportunity to meet with other business representatives and discuss issues that we have experienced in our company.

They have opened my mind to different solutions, that has really helped in resolving these problems. They have also helped me in marketing my company and business strategies. I feel my company has benefited due to the outlined topics we have discussed in our meetings.

I would highly recommend the Chamber’s roundtable.

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