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The Chamber carries out a diverse array of programs throughout the year in order to meet the varied needs of member businesses and organizations. Chamber events are meant to promote members, their products and services as well as the community and its rich offering of resources. ADRIAN IN THE AM - This monthly program features speakers presenting information that is timely and pertient to our members. There are multiple networking and marketing opportunities associated with this event and guests can bring materials/products to exhibit. Each program is sponsored by a member who receives exhibit space and "air" time to talk about his or her business. 2010 programs will be located at the Lenawee Country Club. ANNUAL MEETING - Held at the end of the 1st quarter each year, the Annual Meeting honors retiring members of the Chamber's Board of Directors, while presenting recently-elected Directors to the general membership. Indivual and corporate volunteers are recognized, accomplishments of the past year are highlighted and the new Program of Work is presented. Scheduled for March 25, 2010. AWARDS BREAKFAST - Held on the third Thursday of October, the Awards Breakfast recognizes key community leaders for their service, leadership, and commitmnet to strnegthening the greater Adrian area. Awards include the Addison J. Comstock Award, Business in Ethics award(s) sponsored by Siena Heights University, and Beautification Awards, sponsored by Mark and Mary Murray, Image Center. leads@lunch - a monthly "leads" or referral program for the benefit of Chamber members. Meeting at the Chamber office on the 1st Tuesday at Noon, leads@lunch is open only to Chamber members. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - Slated for the last Saturday in February each year, the FUNdraiser puts the emphasis on FUN even as it raises monies to support the Chamber operations. The party is held at the Lenawee Country Club which will be turned into Arnold's Diner from Happy Days fame and features a great dinner, music, gaming, auctions, networking, entertainment and lots more. Scheduled for February 27, 2010. OPERATION THANK YOU - Led by the Chamber Ambassadors, Operation Thank You is a member retention initiative.
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