Here's just a small sampling of the projects we've helped on over the years.
Sonya Jones
member Benefit breakfast
The Chamber hosts numerous Member Benefit Breakfasts that provide, educational, motivational and networking opportunities. The event is held early in the morning with a nourishing breakfast having you back to work by 9am. Examples of our programs have been quite varied:
Motivational speeches from Sonya Jones from Season 16 of NBC’s TV show Biggest Loser.
Educational programs such as
Working with the press - Channel 20 TV
Business Emergency Planning - Sherman Emergency Management
Community service
SACC members as an organization and as individuals provide key leadership in many of the community programs. Some of these have included:
Fundraiser for Police Department AED update
Village’s Children Christmas Party
Village Easter Egg Hunt
Movies in the Park
Police Chief Craig Bangert and President Bull discussing the Defibrillator and the fund raising efforts of the Chamber.
Business Video Public Relations
The Chamber, at no cost to you, provide video services in which we can announce your business, special events, sales, etc. Once taped it will be edited and published on Face Book.
Left to Right: Sean Bull, SACC President, Ed Legner, Country Financial and Dave Stake, SACC Vice President
Annual meeting & review
Each year the SACC Executive Board presents to it’s membership and the public, a review of Chamber activities, Business of the Year winner and what we can look forward to in the future year.
2018’s meeting was held on November 7th at “Poe’s on the Hill”. President Bull made numerous announcements including:
Business of the Year Award went to Ed Legner of Country Financial.
New this year was the release of an Annual Report.
Next years endeavours and potential activities.
SNAP Fitness Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
SACC offers tips and events should a business wish a Ceremony. It can be due to new business, new owners to celebrate your business endeavors.
President Sean Bull and Member at Large Jeremy Gebhardt at The Rail After Hours event.
Sherman After hours
The SACC hosts a “After Hours” event to keep in touch with it’s members and guests. Usually there is a short presentation from the president on current events with the remaining time spent networking and enjoying some light hors d’ oeuvres.
Small Business Saturday
The Chamber has arranged for commercial space to be used to host Small Business Saturday. This event, which is usually held in late November, helps advertise empty business space as well as provides an opportunity for local and cottage businesses to show off what they offer to the public in a one-stop shop.