Hudson, New Hampshire - Today is

1. To provide an opportunity for Chamber members to network.
   
   
2. To provide an opportunity for the Host to increase awareness about your business or company to Chamber members and guests. This is also an opportunity to encourage future sales and business by our members and guests.

One month before the event:

• Provide the Chamber a paragraph about your business at least one month in advance of the date you are hosting. The Chamber will announce the Business After Hours in the GHCC newsletter, circulate it to local media contacts, and promote the event in email and fax blasts, as well as have flyers available at the previous Business After Hours. The GHCC will include your logo in information distributed giving you optimal advertising and awareness of your business.
  
  
• If you would like your event to stand out, consider a Theme to create a festive and appealing event.

The evening of the event :

A table or desk, preferably near the entrance, for registration of our members and guests. We will also use this surface to set up any raffles and to display member literature and upcoming events.

Refreshments. Since Business After Hours are held at the end of a workday, often people who attend enjoy soft drinks, or a glass of wine or beer, and something light to eat. Seating is not required.

A presentation. This can be as simple as introducing your staff or management and a brief explanation of the business or company. A tour of the location would be appropriate if the size of your business warrants it. A brief (3 - 5 minute) video or there type of presentation may also interest our membership.

Door prize(s). Each guest will be entered into a drawing. The number of giveaways is up to you. This does help to heighten the awareness of your product or services if you can provide a prize. The Chamber will hold a 50/50 raffle as well, with proceeds being divided by the winner and the Chamber's general fund.

Typical Business After Hours Agenda:

5:30 - 5:45	Registration of members and guests.
5:30 - 6:30	Networking
About 6:00	Announcement of upcoming events and Introduction by President or other Chamber representative.
About 6:00	Brief Presentation by Host.
About 6:15	Door prize(s) are drawn.
6:15	Thank you to Host by Chamber Representative. Any last minute announcements are made.
6:15 - 7:00	Networking continues.

If a Business After Hours is difficult to plan, why not consider a Before Hours Breakfast or Brunch, or perhaps a Luncheon. Please contact the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce at 889-4731 if you would like to be a host.  There is a $75 fee for hosting.

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