For 4 months, I choose to use cold calling and knocking as my marketing strategy to acquire clientele. After months of walking and talking to numerous managers, we did not have any success in obtaining legitimate leads and potential clients. We decided to re-focus our efforts to networking and the Chamber was the first networking group we became members of. Shortly after joining, we had our first success at a "Connect After 5" event put on by the Chamber. It was at this event that we established a relationship and went on to sign our first long term contract! 

The Chamber is a great resource for those looking to break into the business world and find opportunities that can turn into business relationships. I have learned a lot in my short time and since joining the chamber, it has been much easier and more fun conducting business.