“I love how Connect for Lunch works. I don’t like crowds. I much more enjoy a one-on-one or small group with better conversation — where I don’t feel like I am there to hand out business cards. When I first signed up, I said this was the best thing the Chamber has ever come up […]
Member Stories
“Since we started hosting lunches, I noticed a difference right away. The people we are attracting now are a different crowd — in a positive way.They are people who may not have thought to try us before. People tell me their friend did Connect for Lunch and told them to come by and try it. […]
“I think the concept is cool, plus it keeps dollars in the local economy. For me, it is an opportunity to bring more people in who might come back again. I am pleased that the Chamber is doing this to promote our community and economic development. It is another way to bring people together and […]
Read More… from Andy Reiss, Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar and Andrew’s 228
“Knowing other business people is still what makes a business successful , and the Chamber provides us with both leads and connections that build relationships. In our business, we are in people’s homes every day, but we don’t see a lot of other business people. Programs like Connect for Lunch give me a chance to […]
Read More… from Patrick Barineau, Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning
“We came into the Chamber four years ago with plenty of work, and I didn’t even really think I needed it. Then things started slowing down, and while other sources dried up, the Chamber has been a predictable source of work for me. My employees also are involved in Chamber activity, which opens their minds […]
“I joined the Chamber to grow my business. I actually had someone tell me not to join, then a Chamber staff member came to me and said that if I didn’t make my membership investment back the first year, then she would never bother me again. I joined, got involved, and needless to say, it […]
Read More… from Spencer Ingram, Owner, Ingram Accounting and Consulting
“At Premier Bank, we have found that the Chamber has served to be the most consistent source of new business for us – a direct result from our involvement in events such as Business Nuts & Bolts. The Chamber helps get us in front of small-business people and professionals in our market. Business owners are […]
“With a focus on forensic engineering and failure analysis, most of our clients are law firms, insurance companies, claim adjusting firms, large corporations and appraisal companies that are not in Tallahassee. So why are we a Chamber member? Because having a vibrant, active financially stable business community is good for everybody. If the Tallahassee business […]
Why I joined the Chamber
“The Chamber has been an outstanding resource in helping me develop my optometry practice. The programs they offer and the opportunities to learn new business skills have been a tremendous asset.”
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