Dear Coronado Business Community Members,
A few years ago, a group of Coronado businesses, officials and residents came together to brainstorm what an updated Chamber of Commerce should do. We received lots of great input, ideas and feedback. Our re-imagined Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share our new mission statement that came from this meeting:
Helping businesses succeed so that our community prospers.
To fulfill this new mission, our membership comes with many benefits, all a minimal yearly membership.
Helping businesses succeed so that our community prospers.
To fulfill this new mission, our membership comes with many benefits, all a minimal yearly membership.
An Update on the Chamber from our Executive Director,
Your new Chamber Board of Directors met on August 17, 2019 to plot our course for this fiscal year. The most pressing issue for our business community is the health of hospitality related shops, services, and restaurants.
Some members reported that 2019 has not been a good year and some found the first quarter to be the worst in years. To help address this situation, the Chamber is undertaking four marketing initiatives.
We will continue our signature events including our next Sundowner at Miguel's on September 18. Contact us now if you wish to be included in the Chamber Holiday Parade on December 6th!
Sincerely,
Sue Gillingham
Executive Director
Your new Chamber Board of Directors met on August 17, 2019 to plot our course for this fiscal year. The most pressing issue for our business community is the health of hospitality related shops, services, and restaurants.
Some members reported that 2019 has not been a good year and some found the first quarter to be the worst in years. To help address this situation, the Chamber is undertaking four marketing initiatives.
- The Chamber is producing a shopping and dining guide that will target guests of the Coronado hotels. Businesses on Orange Avenue and at the Ferry Landing will receive a free marketing boost as we move into the off season in Coronado.
- The Chamber has taken over responsibility for the www.CoronadoVisitorCenter.com website. It was originally created five years ago as a joint venture between the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) Visitor Center and Discover Coronado. Approximately 100 businesses have been updated, deleted or added. We are also designing a totally new website that reflects a "state of the art" hospitality design. Look for the new design coming in spring of 2020.
- The Chamber's website, www.CoronadoChamber.com, is undergoing its own refresh with new photography, greater flexibility in updating, a new calendaring approach, and the ability for businesses to add their social media connection and videos.
We will continue our signature events including our next Sundowner at Miguel's on September 18. Contact us now if you wish to be included in the Chamber Holiday Parade on December 6th!
Sincerely,
Sue Gillingham
Executive Director