It was only two weeks after joining the Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce that I received my first piece of business from them!  A company based out of Connecticut was looking for a local photographer, they accessed the Chamber's member directory and gave me a call.  It turned out that what I do was a fit for their needs and the project went very well.  Thanks again for having a very up-to-date directory!

Cathy Pinsky
Pinsky Studio

EF has benefited greatly from its relationship with the Chamber of Commerce. Through the years we have secured many internships for our students. These opportunities with local companies provide a foundation for the students to improve their English skills while garnering business skills. Students also contribute to the companies success by providing them with assistance in many forms. They typically have upper level English skills and the companies use these students for everything from basic fling to advanced computer graphic applications. Some of our students have eventually secured new Visas and gone on to work full time. The program has helped EF boost its sales to students seeking internships. We have also placed host family students with Chamber members and referral in the past. This has helped us increase our host family program as well. So EF is grateful to the Chamber and the opportunities our membership has provided for EF and our students.

Don Dwyer
School Director
EF International Language School of English

When someone called the Chamber looking for a guest speaker for a meeting, as a Life Coach, my name was passed along. After speaking with the person, instead of a speaking engagement, I was hired as his Life Coach to help him with aspects of owning and running a business as a solopreneur. I'm always grateful to the Chamber for knowing what Life Coaches can do and for 'unknowingly' giving me a fabulous client!

Marion Franklin
Professional Certified Coach
www.lifecoachinggroup.com

I encourage all businesses to participate in the local Chamber. I tend to go to several different area Chambers, as my position and company are involved and supportive of many. I have seen many area Chamber of Commerce's growing and becoming stronger, which in turn allows them to be there for the small business owner, be it in guest lectures, education and interaction. Let's face it when the doors open for business each day many owners never have the chance to leave and personally promote, a morning gathering or evening happening allows that to happen.
I have had the pleasure of working with numerous members from the Sleepy Hollow Chamber, I thank all of those with whom I have worked with in regards to The Getting to Know Magazines.
To me I see the Chamber as a way for local businesses to support each other and have a meeting place to hopefully network and build their business. I encourage you to be creative, share ideas and yes share with your friends, families and yes your customers, the wonderful services your local community has to offer. The stronger the local small businesses become the less business you loose to nationwide chains.

Dana Boulanger
Guide Communications
Getting to Know Magazines
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