2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Interactive Web Site - www.cornerstonechamber.com
Launched September 2006 - 21,989 visits - 74,690 page views

Disney Institute Keys To Excellence
2nd of two offerings - March 2007 - 196 participants

Disney Institute Keys To Excellence Scholarship Program
Underwritten by Indiana Michigan Power and Lakeland Regional Health System

Combined Annual Reception/Champions of Business Awards
40 business awards presented

47th Golf, Horseshoe & Picnic
400 in attendance

Fall Trade Fair
77 member exhibitors - 1,200 in attendance

Business After Hours
16 events - 1,997 in attendance

Ribbon Cuttings/Open Houses/Groundbreaking Ceremonies
10 events

Seminars
BrandsFormation (3 events); Michigan Business Tax; Immigation Compliance Workshop - 194 in attendance

Eye Opener Breakfast
66 members attended March event

Business Advocacy
Adopted Annual Legislative Agenda and key resolutions supporting the Michigan Business Tax, Tourism Marketing, the LMC millage, and other state and national issues.

New Members
99 new members

Business Retention & Expansion and Business Blitz Economic Snapshot
Called on 116 companies through early November and conducted 1st 10-day Business Blitz Economic Snapshot of local companies and organizations

Chief Elected Officials
Conducted 12 monthly meetings with CEO Group and tracked newly introduced legislation each month while continuing Best Practices Roundtable discussions

Community Leadership Academy
Continued major sponsorship of the Academy and provided one full scholarship

Regional Leadership Alliance
Completed third year of three year pilot program - in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Chamber, Battle Creek Chamber, education institutions, for-profit businesses, etc.

Local Chambers
Ongoing collaboration with the Bridgman, Lakeshore, Coloma-Watervliet, Harbor Country Chambers.

Tourist Organizations
Ongoing collaboration with the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and St. Joseph Today

Ambassador Corps
Recognized Nancy McDonnall as 2006 Ambassador of the Year

Membership Newsletter
Launched our weekly full-color, one page electronic newsletter, The Cornerstone Chamber Insider, published every week all year long.

Customer Service Initiatives
Preparing electronic Customer Citation program to be augmented by a billboard campaign, Ritz Carlton training, online customer service tips and articles, and partnership with LMC to create a Customer Service Academy.

Whirlpool Perks
Launched "Shop Locally" program with Employee Discount in November 2007.

Branding Campaign
Created branding committee to explore new logo and branding statement

External Recognition
Chamber Exec cited as SW Michigan Volunteer Center Volunteer of the Decade, and winner of the national David J. Brugger Award for Grass Roots Advocacy

National Chamber Survey scores Cornerstone Chamber in Top 70% nationally, with scores above the national average.