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Auburn Area Connect outlines networking, outreach and leadership programs as part of city economic-development contract
Summary
The Auburn Area Connect Chamber of Commerce told the Auburn City Council it is supporting local businesses with monthly networking events, awards and marketing, reporting sizable social-media growth and an expanded email list. The chamber emphasized scholarships for leadership training and cooperation with the city—s economic-development staff.
The Auburn Area Connect Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of its work under the city economic-development contract at the Oct. 13 study session, highlighting networking events, awards and marketing efforts aimed at retaining and connecting local businesses.
Casey Bray, executive director of Auburn Area Connect, told the council the chamber runs monthly Business Connect events that have attracted 63 distinct businesses so far this year and two remaining events scheduled in November and December. The chamber also stages Spotlight Awards to recognize community contributions, holds ribbon cuttings and hosted a centennial celebration this year that drew 98 attendees.
"We do business connect events once a month, and those events take place…
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