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Chamber Virtual Advantage

May 2012

Dine with Us & All You'll Gain is Points!
Dine in The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center's Regency Room and all you'll gain is points! Whether grabbing a quick bite before a business meeting or enjoying a leisurely dinner after a day of exploring, get the most from your dining experience with the Hilton HHonors Bonus Points Dining Program. Simply bring this coupon or inquire about the offer when you arrive to receive your points!

Want to Streamline Your HR Department?
Business Solutions specializes in health insurance, property and casualty, human resource consulting and ancillary benefits for groups and individuals. Contact Business Solutions in Salem today to discover how their new "Human Resource Tracking and Enrollment System" can be a state of the art "value added benefit" for your company!

Lumos Networks Leads in Fiber-Based Communications
Our network can maximize your company's telecommunications speed, reliability and Quality of Service. Discover what Director of Sales Dan Overstreet and his team can do for you. Check us out online at www.LumosNetworks.com. Our technology comes with people.
Interested in a State Farm Representative Career?
State Farm Insurance is interested in talking to business professionals who are looking for a unique and challenging career. As a State Farm Agent you are an entrepreneur growing a business with your name on it. For more information, contact Melicca Dunn at 434.872.5423 or e-mail Melicca.Dunn.nobd@StateFarm.com.
Thinking About the Big Picture?
Brown Edwards focuses on the details of business as well as the big picture. Their attention to details helps their clients feel confident about making decisions, such as investing in new technology, expanding into related businesses or opening additional locations. Call 540.345.0936 today to see what Brown Edwards envisions for your business future.
2012 Labor & Employment Law Symposium
Make sure your employment practices are ready for prime time. Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore will host the 2012 Labor & Employment Law Symposium on May 23 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Register online today at www.gentrylocke.com/LE2012.

Joint the Cool Green Biz Forum
The purpose of the Cool Green Biz Forum is to enhance and promote the Chamber's Cool Green Biz program. All certified Cool Green Biz members or those interested in certification are invited to join the quarterly Cool Green Biz Forum meetings. For more information, contact Tori Williams at 540.983.0700 x229 or e-mail twilliams@RoanokeChamber.org.

Your Membership Means a Great Deal!
Your Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce membership provides unlimited access to the statewide buying group and members SAVE, giving you significant discounts and unbelievable deals on products and services you use everyday. For more information, call toll-free 1.800.924.3543 or e-mail info@members-SAVE.com.

Time is Running Out to Travel to China!
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and Citslinc International will be leading a cultural and business excursion to China on October 8-16 for only $2,199 per person! An orientation/informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24, from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Room.


Find the Qualified Employees You Seek!
Attracting the best candidates for the opportunities in your business is a critical function for you. Why waste time and money shifting through all of the unqualified resumes when you can have the support of NationJob, the #1 provider of community-based Internet recruitment solutions. For more information, visit www.NationJob.com/Roanoke-Virginia-Jobs or call Teena McIntire at 1.888.294.6088.
Welcome New Members!
The following businesses joined the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce between April 13, 2012 and May 14, 2012. On behalf of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, thank you!
Register for Economic Summit IX Today
Join the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce for its annual update on the economy. Economic Summit IX includes several notable speakers who will explore how the Roanoke Regional can build a foundation for an innovation based economy. For more information or to register, contact Judy Chambliss at 540.983.0700 x221 or e-mail business@roanokechamber.org.

Chamber "Virtual Advantage Program
The Roanoke Regional Chamber is going green. Reach 3,400+ decision makers and increase your sales with the Chamber "Virtual" Advantage Program. Use this direct e-mail marketing tool to promote your products, services, and events by sending letters, coupons, flyers, sales, advertisements, and event calendars to your fellow Chamber members in the Chamber's monthly e-mail program, for only pennies per contact.

Cost: $50/per insert on a first come/first serve basis
Download the registration form and fax to 540.983.0723. For more information or to register for the program, contact Pennie Anderson at 540.983.0700 x227 or e-mail communications@RoanokeChamber.org.