Because local business owners and managers are so busy doing their jobs, a documentation assistant will be assigned to each business. They will handle research, documentation, onboarding, and launch. This ensures that each community is properly built out and operates successfully.

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Each community is essentially documented for search without relying on the businesses to do the work. We studied thousands of community websites, buy local programs, deal apps, and even membership management systems. We learned that every one of those systems may have had a directory, but nearly nothing beyond that. We inquired with many leaders who are using these technologies, and they nearly all said that their members really never log in and when they do we they are lucky to get a paragraph of information. We knew something new had to be invented and we called it the Open for Business Program.

We consider a display a single electronic advertisement. Each advertisement is typically about a product category, product, or service offered by the business.  Each display is designed to be indexed by the major search engines and also be included in the community directories, mobile applications, welcome center, marketplace, etc.

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You can easily create ADS YOURSELF that will be indexed for the entire web, or structure your ads for the community marketplace, coupon booklet, mobile app, and catalog at no extra cost!

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The catalogs are designed to be an organized easy-to-view collection of each business product and/or services. Most businesses are not interested in selling online because of the fees. But, by simply adding a price the display converts into a store item that people can add to the community cart. This is an amazing "Commission Free" check-out service for the business owner and perfect for economic development too.

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Since mobile plays such an important role in commerce, it is important that the Economic Development Program take that into account while developing its platform. Each business will have its own mobile web app for additional advertising and communication outreach. Each community will also have its own community app that is essentially an "App of Apps" and links to other community businesses and services.

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Instead of handing out a paper card, the business can explain that they would like to provide their electronic business card that has their products and services included.They simply have the person open their text message function and then have them enter 72727 in the "to" line. In the text message itself, they can enter their own special texting keyword. The business will receive an email or text message, with the phone number of that potential customer.

Now the member can follow up via text message, email, or phone call.

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One of the most important services that your membership provides is a way to increase your business prospect generation. For this reason each member is provided with their own texting keyword and number.

As long as you have provided your mobile number to our team or the Chamber, then each time a person uses your texting keyword and number you will be notified right on your phone. If a mobile number is not available then this information is emailed to the member.

So whenever you can, you'll want to be sure to advertise this texting keyword and number. Even when you meet with someone you want to ask them to please text in order to get your business card right on their phone. For a real example text to the number 72727 the word CLICK. Remember that your texting keyword and number and all of the information we will be setting up for you will be specific to your business.

When you receive this notification it is perfect timing for you to text them back at their number that you now have. You might say something like; This is (your name) and I appreciate your interest in my company. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment please let me know. Thank You, (Your Name)

As you can see this is a perfect way to deliver your electronic business/member card. It delivers your services catalog and even a quick way to leave a testimonial.

Text to 72727 the word CLICK to test one out.

Your Texting Keyword and Number Delivers this Tool

A banner in your physical business saying something like TOSS US SOME STARS by texting to 72727 the word (your word), on your email signature, or every time you complete a purchase with a customer, ask them to use your texting keyword and number to access your app so they can Toss You Some Stars.

Customers Simply Click the "Toss Us Stars" Button

When your customer opens your mobile web app or catalog they will see the button called "Toss Us Stars". When clicked, they can choose between 1 and 5 stars and optionally enter a small comment up to 140 characters long. The perfect way for you (business owner) to know how you are doing in the minds of your customers. 

You Decide If You Want to Post the Stars or Not

When a customer decides to "Toss You Some Stars" and add a small comment to go along with those stars, it will be added to your DocuTeam dashboard. From there you can read all of the responses. It is up to you if you want to post, or not post that toss on your mobile app and catalog. If you get a lot of stars being tossed to you it might be a great idea to post them for everyone to see.

Test it out by trying it on our testing app. Just text to the number 72727 the word CLICK. Then click the TOSS US STARS button. If you want to see reviews that were approved by the business then click on VIEW OUR STARS.

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Easily add a video to your mobile app and catalog by simply visiting www.ChamberRecorder.com. It is a tool that allows you to use just about any device to quickly record a video about your business. Once you are happy with the video we will be notified and attach it to your mobile app and catalog.

This will help introduce you to many people visiting your business online. It is well known that when people can see who is behind the business, it's easier to do business with that business. For this reason, we highly recommend that you CLICK HERE and get started if we have already built out your business.

The express job board will be offered through the community welcome center or marketplace. Applicants will be able to see all of the community jobs in one place. 

We make it so easy for local businesses to post their job because you simply add your business name, job title, and the link to your own page where people can read more and apply. No need to manage a complicated job board when you use the express job board. 

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The Community Coupon Booklet is going to be a bit of a throwback to earlier days. 

As community businesses add their own digital coupons, they will be immediately accessible through their mobile apps and catalogs. The throwback part is that they will also be automatically added to the community coupon booklet for printing. 

We all love digital stuff, but we really love it in a printable format to throw it in the car or our backpack for when you are out and about and like saving money or being reminded about great lunch deals, etc.

Be sure to visit your advertising dashboard to use this great service that is COMING SOON. 

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Although you might think retail when you look through this page, there are many businesses in every community which focus on a wholesale type of business. Because we developed this program to help communities build commerce, we had to take this into account as well, so we developed a Trade Show platform into this program. It is ideal for wholesale or retail. It is also ideal for connecting to your current website to facilitate online meetings, and for business expos or virtual trade shows.

For local member businesses who have services, they would like to showcase to tourists may do so using the included tourist photo booth that is shared through the community welcome center or marketplace. 

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Many communities are often questioned by their constituents about what their leadership is doing to help the business community succeed. For this reason, we developed a powerful reporting tool that explains in great detail how each business is being promoted and delivers that to each business owner automatically. We also provide community-wide reports so the public can also begin to see the results of your Economic Development Program.  

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The "New World" has forced every one of us to rethink our message and its delivery. Advertisers who depended on live events have turned to virtual, while those who depended on singular points of advertising such as newspaper, print, television and even radio advertising are now realizing the need for diversified marketing and the power of centralized advertising. In this New World, the emergence of centralized advertising has proven to deliver visibility, connectivity and promotional performance for a fraction of the cost of other marketing vehicles.

In fact with your Chamber of Commerce or membership organization it is actually free.

Cities need centralized advertising and marketing to draw interest to their downtown districts and promote tourism. Communities turn to centralized advertising to showcase products, services, and rich talent in the local marketplace. Now, you have tapped into the best of both centralized efforts with Member Advertising. This revolutionary, timely response to the pandemic and an aging advertising system puts you in the driver's seat of delivering your powerful message on a performance-driven platform.

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Everything you see on this website is typically provided to the local business community by sponsor companies and their membership organization. It delivers an amazing community platform for business growth. Here it is!

Finally a complete local advertising system at no extra cost when you are a Chamber of Commerce or other member.