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85001_GVCC_Mag.qxd 1/13/06 9:12 AM Page 20 Your Chamber At Work For You The first Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 a.m., while others are still sleeping or getting ready for work, 60+ Chamber members are gathering at the Chocolate Café in downtown Valparaiso, eager to make a business connection. Hosted by the Valpo Chamber for the past two years, AM Valpo is one of the most successful FREE early morning networking events in Valparaiso. Unlike typical networking programs, AM Valpo guarantees that all attendees will be individually introduced to every one of the other business professionals in the room. Everyone receives thirty-seconds of “stage time” to stand and present information about their business. At the conclusion of the program, one feature business card is drawn. The selected business is granted five to ten minutes of time the following month, giving that business more time for an in-depth “commercial” of their products and services. Therefore, the hour-long AM Valpo concludes each month with a different business profile. Following the event, the Chamber sends each attendee a contact list of everyone who attended that morning’s AM Valpo, thereby encouraging connections to continue beyond the confines of the cafe. Here’s what a few AM Valpo attendees have to say about the event: “AM Valpo is Valparaiso's best kept secret. It has been our best leads club with no fees, no requirements, no obligations and if you miss one you are not kicked out. We get all the benefits of a leads club without the pressure.” - Donna Flanagin, Flanagin's Bulk Mail Service “Bob Johnson and Nationwide Floors did an excellent job installing our new hardwood flooring in our home. I met Bob at AM Valpo and he came out to our home and gave us a very competitive bid. He saved me time, money and best of all, my wife Dawn loves the floor!” - Paul Sciarra, Bartholomew and Son Insurance “One of my best experiences with AM Valpo has nothing to do with selling anyone my services, but in learning about someone else’s service and then utilizing that service to help my business. I started about two years ago mailing a monthly newsletter to my customer base. I personally would stamp, label, and tab the newsletters every month. Why? Because I didn’t have enough time to research bulk mailers and how they could save me money. And then one month, at AM Valpo, I approached Donna from Flanagin’s Bulk Mailing Service, and she explained in simple terms how they could do the work and save me money. They have been doing my newsletter ever since.” - Gary Taylor, Kenpro Cleaning Services “As a first- time business owner, I was looking for a good way to reach the community. I joined the chamber before we even opened for business. I have attended the AM Valpo meeting almost every month since joining. From the very beginning I felt supported by the other attendees. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to me. Numerous customers have come into my store as a direct result of my involvement with AM Valpo. The 30-second opportunity we each have to share our business is the perfect way to let everyone know what sales or special events are coming up. I would recommend the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce to any service-related business as a valuable tool to help grow business.” - Diane Haines, Au Naturel Market EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE EXCEPTIONAL MEDICINE The Duneland Health & Wellness Institute 810 Michael Drive • Chesterton, Indiana Charles Tattersall, MD is now scheduling patients in Chesterton. Board Certified in Vascular Surgery, Dr.Tattersall specializes in vascular surgery, endovascular procedures and varicose veins. To make an appointment with Dr. Tattersall, please call 219-395-2197. Zeba Ali, MD is now scheduling January appointments. Board Certified in Family Practice, Dr. Ali is the Medical Director of the Women’s Comprehensive Health Center and is interested in hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. To make an appointment with Dr. Ali, please call 219-395-2195. 20 Valpo Magazine <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2006</strong> ww
the n’t nd ne om she the ing pro 85001_GVCC_Mag.qxd 1/13/06 9:12 AM Page 21 ing ed ess. ost by nd ave my nd ur ow up. ber as s.” Saint Anthony Memorial An acute care hospital located in Michigan City, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. HealthPartners A multi-specialty physician network with offices in Michigan City, Chesterton, Westville and LaPorte. Duneland Health & Wellness Institute A comprehensive health campus with a medically based fitness center, physician offices, women’s health, neuromuscular therapy and behavioral medicine. Women’s Comprehensive Health Center Convenient access to women’s health services, mammography and quality health providers such as nurse practitioners. Indiana Sleep Disorders Center The Indiana Sleep Disorders Center provides the sleep you dream of in a convenient location. Woodland Healthcare Surgicenter Outpatient surgery for your convenience. 06 www.connecttovalpo.com 21
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