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5 NEW MEMBERS We saw a gain of 29 members, up nearly double from the previous fiscal year! In August 2023 the Chamber & CVB hosted a "Membership Drive," offering special packages and incentives to more than 30 potential members in an effort to increase organizational growth. This drive saw a return of 10 new members between the months of August and September. Member retention was consistent at 95%. Please see the next page for a complete list of new members. EVENTS & HAPPENINGS • The Annual Chamber Kickoff Dinner was held at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, and more than 200 members enjoyed dinner, dancing, casino games, and prizes at this year's event. • NEW! Birdie Bash Golf Outing was reimagined into a beachy two-day event, including the traditional scramble, a par 3 challenge, a family- friendly putt-putt event, and loads more of tropical fun! Over 250 golfers showed up in their "Buffett" best, and helped make this event the Chamber's most successful fundraiser of the year. Thank you to everyone who sponsored and participated! This year saw the return of a member-favorite, Lunch 'n Learn. The session featured James Saleska speaking on the Power of Branding and Marketing, and our businesses learned how to better market their organizations. Membership A N D E V E N T S Hosted 4 Morning Mingles on the following educational and growth opportunities for members: • Election Education • Toys for Tots • Memorial Cup • Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation Anniversaries, new construction, grand openings, rebrandings, and more were celebrated this year with 4 Business After Hour Events and 7 Ribbon Cuttings. The following businesses hosted, and our members came out to celebrate: • Frankenmuth Travel Service • Covered Bridge Shop • Edward Jones Office of Southgate & Webb • Healthy Habitz • Frankenmuth Smiles • Biggby Coffee • Creation Coffee • Ember Salon & Spa • Green Acres Golf Course • Crossroads Counseling Ministries • Flavor Caribbean Cuisine At the conclusion of the 2022-23 fiscal year, we had 367 members and over 95 clubs, organizations, and honorary members. Our most successful events and promotions include the redesigned "Birdie Bash" golf outing, the return of "Lunch 'n Learns" gatherings, continued printing and marketing of annual publications such as the "Bavarian Bargains Coupon Book," and so much more. Thank YOU to each and every one of our members, for your continued support and participation within our organization!