April 14 - New Member Training Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

April 21 - Leadership Institute Executive Committee Meeting 3:30 - @ Davis Chamber Offices.

April 23 - 9 Leadership Institute

April 24 - Friday Forum -9 - 10 a.m. Social Media Marketing presented by Megan Morris of Fluid Studio.

April 30 - Women in Business Board Meeting - 9 @ Davis Chamber Offices.

May 4 - Military Affairs Executive Committee Meeting 5:30 pm @ Davis Conference Center.

May 6 - Executive Committee Meeting - 7:30 am @ Davis Chamber Offices.

May 11 - Events Committee Meeting 12.

May 13 - Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 a.m. @ Davis Chamber Offices

Chamber presentation on recession

KAYSVILLE — Have you ever felt left out of a conversation because you just don’t “get” social media?

Does hearing about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, MySpace, Digg, Blogspot, and other social networking sites make you want to crawl into a hole because you don't know what's going on?

While being “out-of-the-loop” can be frustrating personally, it can be devastating to your business in today’s fast-paced, competitive, cost-conscious market.

If you or your business need to be brought up to speed with regard to social media, the Davis Chamber of Commerce has the answer for you.

Please plan to attend our April Friday Forum:

What Every Company Should Know About Using Social Media During A Recession

Featuring John Dye – president of Fluid Studios.

The presentation will be on April 24, 2009 from 9-10 a.m. at 450 South Simmons Way in Kaysville. The cost is free to Chamber Members and $10 for non-members.

We are doing this because we believe social media is such an effective marketing tool for you and your business with its cost, reach, and return on investment (ROI):

Cost - compared to traditional marketing, the cost of social media is relatively inexpensive and can be created and deployed quickly and efficiently.

Reach - social media has the ability to directly reach target audiences and demographics down to their specific current interests and past experience.

Return on Investment - using the analytics inherent in social media tools, you can create, distribute, and track Web, video, e-mail, and other social media marketing tools immediately.

John Dye has been a longtime participant in social media realms and has helped numerous companies effectively incorporate social media into their overall marketing strategy. He will help businesses first understand the basics of social media before moving on to some of the more advanced features of social networking.

Attend the Davis Chamber’s Friday Forum on Social Media and make the connections you need to thrive in today’s business.

The Davis Chamber – Essential to your Success.

Chamber holding seminar

KAYSVILLE — The Division of Homeland Security in conjunction with local Chambers of Commerce will present the fourth annual “Top of Utah Ready Your Business Workshop and Conference,” to be held Thursday, April 30 at the Marriott Hotel located 247 24th Street in Ogden.

There will be several presenters to speak at the 12 Points to Business Continuity Planning Workshop. It is scheduled from 8-11 a.m.

Conference Plenary Sessions will run from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact Division of Homeland Security 801-538-3400 or jessev@utah.gov.

Chamber members get discount

Have you checked out the Davis Chamber's latest member benefit?

It’s called the Business-2-Business Discount Club and membership is included with all Chamber memberships. More than 100 Davis Chamber businesses are offering exclusive discounts and bonus offers to other Chamber members. All you have to do to take advantage of thousands of dollars in free and discounted products and services is visit the Davis Chamber website www.davischamberofcommerce.com. Click on the “B2B Discount Club” box in the upper left hand corner and begin shopping for benefits.

Here is a sample of what you will find this week:

Alicia L Vickers - American Family Insurance - Free quote or insurance review; Garbage Guy, Inc., 20 percent off any service; Les Schwab Tire Center, free alignment with purchase of four tires; RR Roofing, 15 percent off New roofs and repairs.

The Business-2-Business Discount Club, one more way the Davis Chamber is Essential to your Success.