April 2008


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	-Letter from Beth -April Guest Author Article -Wallet Wi$e and the Take Stock In Kentucky Game -Healthcare Concerns for our Membership -Welcome New Members! -Kentucky Chamber explores Frankfort Inside Out


	Dear Chamber Members, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your warm welcome to me as I have joined this team. Your notes, e-mails and introductions are a testament to the strength of the Chamber Jeffersontown. This is an organization based on relationships and I am looking forward to getting know each of you, your business and this community. The staff is a pure joy to work with. They are committed to success, efficient time managers and possess an unbelievable ability to accomplish goals. On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to announce the promotion of two employees and the addition of a new staff position. Carolyn Pfister has been promoted to Membership Development Manager. Her position will focus on member services, expanding and building our membership. Shelley Heavrin has been promoted to Communications Manager. Her role will be to develop a marketing and public relations program for the organization. Sharon Ernst has been brought onto the staff as Office Coordinator. She will be responsible for coordinating committee meetings, project teams and networking events. Again, thank you for your warm welcome. It is an honor and privilege to be a part to this organization and lead such an incredible team. The staff understands and works daily on your behalf, for the economic viability of this community Beth


	April Guest Author Article *Spring Cleaning For Small-Medium Businesses* In the Spring a young man’s and young girl’s fancy turns to love, but business might choose this time to think about addressing ways of dealing with company issues that need a bit of “dusting off.” In this article, we will suggest one. This Spring prepare for coaching sessions with employees. Here are some suggested steps: Schedule strategically. Timing is important. Schedule at a time when interruptions will be at a minimum and enough time can be allotted. Mornings are usually best. Prepare thoroughly. Good coaching is not spontaneous. The employee should be given the opportunity to come prepared. Let him or her know what the session is about and recommend that the associate bring the right materials. Get to the point. Your associate’s stress level will probably be high. The associate will have more confidence and will be better able to address issues head on if the agenda is clear. Develop an agenda. Know what needs to be accomplished. Plan each step. Review your relationship with the associate. What specifically do you need to address? How has he or she responded in the past? Meekly? Angrily? Matter-of-factly? Talk your session over with an appropriate level person in your organization to make sure you are ready for the discussion. Spring is a great time to address all concerns in your business. Dusting off of issues that have not been addressed during the doldrums of winter months can be a rewarding way to get a fresh start and prepare for new growth. SCORE, Counselors to Small Businesses, can help you with Spring Cleaning and with other issues facing small to medium existing businesses. We can bring in a team of experienced counselors to help you look at your organization from top to bottom. We help you uncover the opportunities you have to make your business more successful for you and your community. If you are wondering about the cost, it is free. Our reward is helping you do Spring Cleaning and being successful. If you are interested in these basic ideas and would like further information, please contact SCORE at 502-582-5976. You may also go to our website: www.Score-louisville.org or email us. Louisville SCORE chapter 75, Federal Building, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Place, Room 188, Louisville, KY 40202 If you would like more information on writing a Guest Author Article for The Chamber Jeffersontown's enewsletter, click here or contact Shelley.


	The Chamber Jeffersontown's Education Initiative Wallet Wi$e With the Education Committee and the Kentucky Council on Economic Education, The Chamber Jeffersontown has encouraged 4 Jeffersontown schools to participate in Take Stock In Kentucky. This program drives students to research companies in Kentucky, allows them to "buy" stocks, and watch the ebb and flow of the market. Tully Elementary, Jeffersontown Elementary, and St. Michael's Catholic School are all participating in the program, and we are helping to track their progress on a special Wallet Wi$e website. If you are a financial advisor, stock broker, banker, or interested in helping students and teachers in this great game, please contact Shelley. Click here to learn about how your Chamber is making an impact on the economy and the workforce of tomorrow.


	Member Benefit Focus Attention Business Owners and Human Resources Professionals: 1. The new J-plan Plus Rates are available now. Ask your insurance agent today! Because you are a member of The Chamber Jeffersontown, you are able to receive discounts on your health insurance through UnitedHealthcare and Delta Dental Plan of Kentucky. Please call the J-Plan Plus hotline (502) 420-6999 to get more information on how you can receive these affordable association benefits. 2. cHamber resouRce Series - Worksite Wellness: How encouraging healthy employees can reduce your healthcare costs - State of health in Kentucky - How consumer driven healthcare affects your business - How wellness programs are a key element in reducing healthcare costs Thursday April 24, 2008 7:30am - 9:00am FREE HR Training for Chamber Members $25 for Non-members Hosted by: Legacy Group (1860 Campus Place) RSVP: Call The Chamber Jeffersontown 267-1674


	Welcome New Members! A-1 Party Pots LLC AL Dia En America Burns Insurance, Inc. Cards in the Mail Glenmary Country Club Heritage Engineering, LLC Intelligent Document Management Solutions Jefferson County League of Cities Shihan Kyu The Morton Center Topix.com Van Meter Insurance Group Wingate by Wyndham


	The Chamber Jeffersontown is your Information Headquarters The Chamber Jeffersontown is YOUR advocate and resource for economic viability in this community. It is our job to provide you with the facts, statistics, and information that you need to know. We will regularly update you as new research, exciting changes, and important announcements are released that may affect your business and this thriving business community. Learn about how the Kentucky General Assembly is finding areas of agreement on several key issues, from our state Chamber of Commerce. The Kentucky Chamber explores Frankfort inside out. Click here to see photos and information of our latest Ribbon Cuttings. Remember...This is not just a ribbon. It is a symbol of economic growth.