Small businesses have a great opportunity to help shape the local community. Don’t miss out.

1. Get involved with local community organizations
   1. Chamber of Commerce
   2. Business groups
   3. Charitable organizations
2. Participate and give back
   1. Join, sponsor, support or volunteer – what works best for you
   2. Particpate in creative ways like having our staff help with events
   3. Get your employees involved in your organizations and support their organizations
3. There are endless benefits
   1. I don’t want you to do all this for nothing – there are benefits for us
      1. Just dont try to keep score – that’s a losing game
   2. Opportunities to network
      1. You never know what you meet that person that gives you your next big lead
   3. Makes you and your employees proud to be part of your organization