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R-23-37 July 14, 2023 Kent Street Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Dear Kent Street, Please allow this letter to serve as the DBR Chamber of Commerce request to continue building on the positive groundwork established between the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the Chamber and all its members, thank you for your investment in our local businesses. The financial assistance the Village of Deerfield has provided the DBR Chamber of Commerce in the past has helped us to provide the support and assistance needed to support Deerfield’s residents, businesses and visitors. In the current economic times, it is imperative that we do all we can to further educate our residents and the surrounding areas of all we have to offer local and to support our businesses through education and marketing. We were excited to be able to go back to our normal schedule of events and services our organization provides to the business and residential community. It is therefore our hope that as part of the 2023 budget, the Village of Deerfield will approve a line item to continue this worthwhile funding in the amount of $32,949.00. We have included a “2022 Year in Review” of the Chamber’s efforts to highlight the many programs and services we produced. Our new office location on Lake Cook Road in Deerfield has been an asset to both our members and the community, serving as a meeting place and event space. Vicki Street or I would be happy to answer any questions you or the Board of Trustees may have regarding these initiatives. Please feel free to contact Vicki Street at (847) 945-4660. Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration of our funding request. Sincerely Geoff Horwitz Chairman of the Board DBR Chamber of Commerce 570 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847-945-4660 info@dbrchamber.com www.dbrchamber.com L e t u s h e l p w i t h y o u r b r a n d ! NEED SOMETHING BRAND NEW? Visit our website at dbrchamber.com for a full list of services and programs or call us at 847-945-4660. -A connection to your community to help your business grow -A powerful network of professionals and a local staff who are looking out for your business. -Over 70 Networking events each year including a niche group just for Health & Wellness Professionals. -Digital marketing and Offline Marketing -Exclusive Business Referrals. -2 Expo's each year to expose your business affordably to both the business and consumer audiences. -Business Leadership Opportunities 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW • Over 300 New Resident Relocation Kits mailed • 6 Business After Hours Events • 23 In Person Networking Meetings • 10 Health and Wellness Networking Group Meetings • 3 Joint Chamber Mega Connect Events • Business to Business Expo • New Member After Hours • 8 New Business Ribbon Cuttings • Joint Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast • Bi-Weekly Community Text Program free to all brick and mortar restaurants and retailers in Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods Grew to over 1,500 household subscribers • 2022/23 Community Guide and Dining Guide • 48 Eblast Digital Advertisements promoting Member Businesses • Over 2,000 Certificates of Origin processed • Sensory Friendly Area in partnership with the Lions Club at Family Days • Summer Golf Outing • Harvest Fest Event with over 3,000 attendees • Downtown Trick or Treat • Deerfield Winter Celebration • 95th Annual Holiday Luncheon • West Deerfield Township Dementia Friendly Committee Partnership • Member of Lake Cook Road Commuter Study • Member of Deerfield Greenhouse Gas Commisssion • Continued Advocacy for Members via Ongoing Municipal Partnerships LOOKING FORWARD The DBR Chamber of Commerce will continue to provide all of our cur- rent services and programs to our membership as well as keeping up to date and on trend with all digital and social media opportunities for our membership. NEW 2023 PROGRAMS Bricks and Mortar Networking Group for store front members. Business Educational Series Healthy Lifestyle Expo with Flu Shots Digital Dining Guide Legislative Luncheon with the State of Illinois for Small Business Resources Just Coffee- Drop in the Chamber office on Tuesdays 10 am - 2 pm and meet other members and the staff in a casual setting. Discontinued in Summer 2023 New Digital Platform- We are bringing our digital communication to the next level with our new digital platform that will increase our members seo on our website, allow us to text members and increase our commiuni- ties and organizations visibility through google reviews. Member Space - The Chamber’s new office space has plenty of room for you to drop in and work or hold a meeting at no charge. We’ll provide a work space and wifi to help you get things done.