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January 2012

Meetings Made Simple at Hotel Roanoke
With the new year, comes new opportunities on full and half day meeting packages at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Call today to discover how easy, affordable and simple meetings can be at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Contact Cheryl Jones at 540.853.8237 or e-mail cjones@HotelRoanoke.com today!.

Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation
As you plan for 2012, think Lotic Factor for your technology news. Lotic Factor helps reduce the friction between technology and your business to clear the way for a successful new year! Schedule your complimentary technology consultation today by calling 540.206.3601 or visiting Lotic Factor.

Interested in Becoming a State Farm Representative?
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.
What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Join Virginia Western Community College's Workforce Solutions and the Virginia Tourism Corporation for a free, two-hour workshop on January 18 that will show you how to turn customer complaints into positives for your business. For more information or to register, contact Mike Greer at 540.857.6407 or e-mail mgreer@VirginiaWestern.edu.

A Conversation with The Walkers
The Roanoke Regional Forum presents a conversation with Ed and Katherine Walker on Monday, January 30, at the Jefferson Center. The Walkers are visionary entrepreneurs who have been instrumental in much of the rejuvenation of downtown Roanoke including the rebirth of the Patrick Henry Hotel and the renovation of the Cotton Mill. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a casual conversation with the Walkers as they share their insights and experiences in connecting people and ideas to build great communities.

Welcome New Members!
The following businesses joined the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce between October 11, 2011 to January 6, 2012. On behalf of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, thank you!
Get Connected: Advertise in Business Connections
Call today to reserve your advertisement space in the 2012 first quarter issue of Business Connections in the printed and online editions. If you market to business, you need to be a part of Business Connections. For advertising rates and information, call Bonnie Brown at RP Publishing at 540.772.1868 or e-mail bonnie@rppublisher.com.
Business & Technology Expo Opportunities
Promote your company and services to the Roanoke Region, including more than 3,400 Chamber contacts and 1,000 potential customers. Sponsorships Sponsorships and booths are now available! Contact Debbie Lindsay at 540.983.0700 x228, e-mail dlindsay@RoanokeChamber.org
Members Can Post Local Job Openings for FREE!
Thanks to the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, members with less than 20 employees can post local jobs for free at: www.NationJob.com/Roanoke-Virginia-Jobs. Chamber members with over 20 employees can also take advantage of the great rates offered by NationJob. For more information, call Teena McIntire at 1.888.256.0919 or e-mail tmcintire@nationjob.com.
Chamber Members Save $$$ on FedEx Services
As a Chamber member, you're entitled to save up to 26% on select FedExExpress shipments, up to 12% on select FedEx Ground shipments, up to 10% on FedEx Home Delivery shipments, and up to 20% on select FedExOffice services. FedEx Advantage is another great advantage of your Chamber membership. Call 1.877.569.8040 to learn more!
Save 10% to 85% on Prescription Costs
The Discount Prescription Drug Card provides Roanoke Regional Chamber members with discounts on prescription drugs at more than 58,000 participating pharmacies.  You can save 10% to 85% immediately on the cost of both brand-name and generic drugs.  You may simply request a card from the Chamber or print out this card and present it to participating pharmacies. This is a discount drug program and is not insurance. For more information, call member services at 1.888.277.3911 or visit www.ChamberRx.com.

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.