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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce introduces Leading Advantage an initiative to ensure our member’s businesses continue to achieve in today’s challenging business environment. This new initiative highlights five key areas of business: Sales, Savings, Operations, Network and Marketing.

Contact us for more information about any of these resources.

Sales Advantage
Solutions to increasing profits and connecting with other Chamber business members.

Join a Business Referral Network to receive qualified business leads directly from Chamber members.
Attend "A Chance to Meet", a program that connects suppliers with the purchasing agents from large area businesses.
Receive competitive bids through Business Connect by submitting a Request For Proposal or bid on a RFP to increase your sales.
Exhibit your business at the Small Business Expo Thurs., April 28, 2011 to over 300 attendees.

Savings Advantage
Exciting opportunities to save money on products and services meeting your business needs.

There are discounts and savings on the day to day needs your business needs. Take advantage of up to 30% savings on UPS' air, ground, and international portfolio of services just for being a Chamber member.
Receive special rates on group health plans, saving up to 3 percent for employers with 2 - 99 employees and new customers to HUMANA.
Members enjoy an average savings of 30% on most office supply items and up to 60 percent on more than 300 items in store or on-line at Office Depot.

Operational Advantage
Training and advocacy support to members. A professional workforce staff is here to assist Northern Kentucky employers develop solutions to the challenges of recruitment, retention and training.

HR Group 100 provides human resources staff members with tools to resolve critical workforce issues, placing a special emphasis on recruitment and retention. Receive resumes, post job openings, search for positions available on Jobs-NKY.com
NKITA is designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs identify new market opportunities, build global networks and deal with international trade matters.

Network Advantage
Networking can help your business or community organization gain market share and increase visibility to potential clients or customers.

Take a look Behind the Scenes to the most unique businesses in Cincinnati while networking with area professionals or catching up with colleagues in a casual, fun environment.
Join the Chamber for breakfast each month at Eggs 'N Issues and socialize with more than 180 attendees.
Getting the Most highlights how to get the maximum return from an investment in Chamber membership and network with new Chamber members.
Government Forum features powerful government and community speakers about the latest political and economic issues affecting businesses in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati region.
Join LEGACY, a group for young professionals(ages 21-40), the premier organization for young professionals in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Water Cooler Talk, designed for small businesses, are public relations, marketing and sales seminars designed to give every attendee at least one new idea to help their business.

Marketing Advantage
Consider it an extension of your business’ marketing department using web, print and television.

Affordable advertising is available on the Chamber website.
Special advertising rates are available for members in the Business Journal, circulated to more than 7,000 decision makers in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
Sponsorships are available for many of the Chamber's meetings and networking events.
Reach more than 89,000 households in Northern Kentucky several times a month on the Chamber’s cable television show "Leading Businesses. Leading Communities."

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Testimonial

Testimonials – by member benefit

Marketing & Visibility
“The Northern Kentucky Chamber is the optimal source of information and exposure for my business. It allows me to live the business development equation of visibility=credibility+profitability.”
— Shelley Funke,Waddell & Reed

The Success Award helped us the most by educating the community on the 'free' services that we are providing to qualified clients.
---Perri Cook, St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, Inc.

“If you only attend one Chamber event a year, make sure it is the Annual Dinner.
It is THE business event to attend in Northern Kentucky. It is consistently a
well-planned and executed event. Attendees are a veritable “who’s who” in the business and government circles of Northern Kentucky - a perfect atmosphere to make new connections or reconnect with those you haven’t seen.”
— Carri Chandler, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Lead Development
“You forwarded to me a lead from a fellow Chamber member requesting information on sales trainers who were members. I just wanted to thank you. I plan to follow up and whether anything comes of it or not, I just appreciate the way you handled referring me. I’ve been a member of the NKY Chamber for several years and it’s neat to see the Chamber is working.”
- Carl Bromer, Steller Sales Training, Inc.

Workforce
“I just wanted to thank you for coordinating such a successful event. We will definitely participate in the Employment Extravaganza for years to come. Again, it was a blast and I hope to continue to take part in this event in the future.”
- Amber E. King, Human Resources Recruiter, FedEx Ground

“We have filled the Receptionist position! Thank you very much for your help. I can’t believe the response we have had. I have also had 4 or 5 calls regarding the Tractor driver positions as a result of your posting. Thanks again!”
- Kim Day, Turfway Park

"The website was extremely beneficial and provided our hotel with a qualified candidate who met our needs. Even under a short time frame, we were able to secure the position with your help. We will continue from now on to use the website for future positions available within our organization. Thanks for all of your help!"
— Erin Molley, Holiday Inn, Riverfront, Sales Account Manager

Advocacy
“In the Chamber’s mission to enhance the business environment in Northern Kentucky it’s critical for the Chamber to be a leader in shaping the region’s political agenda at the local, state and federal level. To accomplish this, the Chamber’s Business Advocacy Department works hard to ensure members are educated and engaged in those critical spending and policy issues that affect our businesses and our community. We stay closely linked to our government leaders to ensure their understanding and support of the Chamber’s priorities.”
-Gary Beatrice, Business Benefits, Inc.

“Through its creation and facilitation of the Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee, The Chamber has played a truly significant role in securing state funding for the capital construction projects in our region for more than 15 years. The successful funding of such projects as the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, the NKU Science Building and the NKU Regional Special Events Center can all be traced to some degree to the project identification and prioritization process facilitated by the Chamber through the Consensus Committtee.”
- Charles H. Pangburn III, Hemmer Pangburn DeFrank PLLC

“The Washington Fly-in trip’s success has been evident over the past few years through the positive feedback and interest from congressional members and the movement on important issues (i.e. the Brent Spence Bridge). An attendee can use this trip to network with other local business leaders, government officials and congressional members. This is an excellent opportunity for members to help influence regional issues, while promoting their own business’ legislative agenda.”
— Rhonda Whitaker, Duke Energy

Networking
“The Annual Golf Outing is such a great event. The venue gives you many opportunities to greet and meet new people. I have developed many new friends and clients as a result. It is an event that I look forward to on a yearly basis.”
— Amy Beck, First Security Trust Bank

"I can't think of a better organization to be affiliated with. Our investment with the Chamber is reciprocated ten fold. Whether it's the monthly Eggs ‘N Issues or program speakers that the Chamber provides access to, I always come away with something that I can apply our business strategies to. The networking alone is immeasurable."
— Doug Giordano, Verizon Wireless

“As a member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber I have been afforded great networking opportunities for business growth through the programs and events offered. More importantly as a member of this very active chamber I feel a part of the exciting business growth of our region.”
— Mary Lynn Brunemann, St. Elizabeth Business Health Services
Education/Business Alliance

“I have passed by Citi dozens of times but never considered applying there because I thought that it required a college degree. If it weren’t for our B.E.S.T. partner representative, I would have probably worked at my current job to get me through school. Now I will be able to start my “adult life” on the right track with great benefits, a 401K and tuition reimbursement.”
— Senior, Holmes High School

Leadership
“TLNK is a unique opportunity provided to teachers that is available in no other avenue. It treats teachers as professionals and leaders, and this idea is too seldom presented. By having representatives from all different areas / systems / schools, we can share knowledge and information to help each other instead of being “islands.” Connecting us to community, business and government leaders allows us to be a better partner in the community.”
— Sue A. Sorrell, Conner High School, TLNK Inaugural Class of 2000

“…The lessons I have learned through the RYL program are lessons that I will not soon forget. That a community as large as Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region is so multi-faceted does not surprise me. That our region does such a fine job of covering all the bases does. However, the problems are there…In fact, all the sessions seemed to alert me to different problems that were being faced by the different parties that we encountered. And yet through it all, it seemed as if the community was working together to face the problems. That is what makes this region so unique.”
— Jonathan Farrell, RYL Class of 1998