LBN of Connecticut
Friday, September 05, 2008
Your Portal to Opportunities!
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 What does LBN of Connecticut do?
The purpose of LBN is to promote quality development of the Connecticut state area through balanced growth, service to members and the public, and a community-wide approach to issues shaping the state’s future.
What this means to you as a LBN member is that by utilizing the benefits and services we provide, you can promote your business in a positive and professional manner. To join LBN is to invest in your business and your community. As a member, you will have the opportunity to market your business through sponsorship in events hosted by LBN of Connecticut, networking opportunities, and the LBN website.
What to expect as a new member?
Upon joining, you will receive a New Member Package containing a LBN Member decal, your receipt for dues paid (tax deductible as a business expense). Also, we are fortunate to have some of our members offering bonuses to new members.
Marketing Opportunities
Visitor and Relocation Packages are mailed out upon request. Requests are received via mail, telephone, fax, and e-mail. In each of these requests, a listing of LBN members and a variety of brochures will be included in the mailing.
Web Page Listings are offered at no additional charges to you. Your business is listed on our web page showing your business name, address, phone and fax numbers, and a contact name with e-mail address and your web page. The e-mail address and web page are hyper-linked from our web page to yours for easy access. The average number of "hits" LBN web page receives per day is eleven.
Sponsorships are available for all the events hosted by LBN. Whether you sponsor a booth in our New England Business Expo or a flower arrangement at the annual banquet, this a way to promote your business and receive recognition for doing so.
The Communicator Newsletter is new and will be published quarterly and is a perfect opportunity for your business to announce new services, promotions, or upcoming events. The newsletter will be mailed out to all members so they can be kept up-to-date on LBN events and activities. Members have an opportunity to advertise at reduced rates.
Referrals are given for LBN members only. Everyday LBN office receives requests for reputable businesses with which people are ready to do business.
Business Directory is a listing of all LBN members. This listing will be printed either alphabetically or by category and will include complete business information. Members may list two contacts with their membership.
Welcome Gift project allows only LBN members to contribute a gift with your business logo, coupons, information to a gift bag offered to all new entrepreneur that have establish business in Connecticut. New entrepreneurs are invited to come to the LBN office and pick up their beautiful and impressive newcomer gift.
Networking Opportunities
Business after Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are events hosted by LBN members. The LBN office sends out invitations to all members. As a member host, this allows you to "show off" your establishment and inform the fellow members of the services and/or products you provide.
The Annual Banquet is held in February. The banquet is given to thank the previous year’s members for their support of LBN of Connecticut and to recognize outgoing and incoming board members. Awards for Tourism, Beautification and Member of the Year are given out.
Quarterly Luncheons are planned at various locations. The luncheon is strictly for networking; there are no speaker’s just great conversation and fellowship with your fellow LBN members.
Volunteer Opportunities are always available in all aspects of LBN work. This allows you to interact with the Board of Directors, staff and other LBN members in events or projects of your choice.
Business and Community Information
Maps, Brochures, Phone Books, etc. are available at the LBN office. Potential newcomers may inquire about real estate, churches, civic clubs and other organizations. We offer listings of accommodations, interesting places to visit, and recreational opportunities. LBN office supplies these listing at no charge.
Leadership Connecticut is a program designed to create a continuing leadership in Connecticut through LBN by equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and encouragement to participate in the decision making process in Connecticut.
Relocation Listings are available to LBN members only. This is an accumulation of people who have requested relocation information about Connecticut. This can be a valuable tool for members to target potential business.
Live Your Dream LBN Can Help!
I am proud to be a member of LBN because we share the same passion on reaching out within the community to provide awareness to the community on important issues.
Sonja R. Matchen
District Manager CT. East 860-648-4080 office 860-644-6436 fax smatchen@hrblock.com   |
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