So you've hired a public relations firm to help protect and grow your small business. Now the trick is to make sure you've got the right team assigned to your business, says Aaron Kwittken, CEO and managing partner of New York City-based public relations firm Kwittken & Company. A small business should pay special attention to which representative, or “rep,” their public relations firm assigns them, because when working with a small business rather than a large corporation, a rep participates not only in the execution of the public relations strategy, but also in the development of that strategy. Here are a few things to look out for as you vet your PR rep.



We are proud to announce our partnering with NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business; the Voice of Small Business). Please click on the link to find out more on the resources they provide.



Small Business Chamber member MPACT Memphis has developed a survey to gather citizens' perceptions on this city from a professional, social, and philanthropic standpoint. The results from this survey will help us in further enhancing Memphis' strengths and tackling Memphis' weaknesses. We encourage you to take the time to complete the survey (click the link below) to not only help The Small Business Chamber and its efforts but the city of Memphis in general.



We are excited about the launch of the new Small Business Chamber member advertising system.



Wharton wants to help local small business thrive.



Eric Meyers, CAPS, CGP, NAHB Certified Accredited Verifier, Certified Trainer with NAHB for Business Management will help you learn to truly know your cost to run your business and will reveal the financial challenges of starting and running a business. Join us at the Better Business Bureau for an enlightening lunch hour. 11:45 - 1:00 on Thursday, September 9th.



To be held at 6000 Poplar, Suite #250



Our host for the July Breakfast Club is Office Suites PLUS. Join us for an exciting morning of networking, door prizes, and light refreshments at 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite #250, Memphis 38119 at 7:30AM. Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to build bridges!



Help plan and implement SBC events.







To be held at 1661 International Place



Lloyd Caldemeyer will discuss the important things you need to know about the health care bill and how it will affect you and your business.



Our host for the July Breakfast Club is Office Suites PLUS. Join us for an exciting morning of networking, door prizes, and light refreshments at 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite #250, Memphis 38119 at 7:30AM. Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to build bridges!



Help plan and implement SBC events.



Mike Skelton of Red Rover Sales and Marketing will explore the reasons for your "Sales Crop Failure".