Maumee Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking for a way to make the most of your Chamber membership? Take advantage of the new Maumee Chamber networking program, Dynamic Referral Partners (DRP).

DRP is open to Chamber members, taking one representative from each profession per group. The main focus of program is to pass qualified leads and do business together. You will establish professional relationships that will serve as a vital resource to growing your business. This program requires commitment to attend the meetings and to help one another through serious networking.

Meeting Schedule:  Groups 1 & 2 meet at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 3405 Briarfield Blvd., for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Group 1" meets the first and third Wednesdays. "Group 2" meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Group 3 meets at Glass City Federal Credit Union, 1340 Arrowhead Park, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

DRP Fees: There is an annual fee, of $35. You must be a Chamber member in good standing to begin or renew your DRP membership. In addition, the only other fee you
will incur is your meeting/lunch fee of $8 or the morning meeting fee of $5, payable at each meeting. Meeting fees can be invoiced or applied to a credit card if prepaid for 12 months. Call the Chamber office to make arrangements. If you are not represented at a meeting the meeting fee will be invoiced.

Meeting Format:
 First 15 minutes is "open" networking and check-in
Second 15 minutes - Lunch is served if meeting at Carrabba's, or light breakfast
> Meeting welcome

 

 

> Pass business card box & referral slips
> Members give a 60-second commercial
> Guests are introduced and give a 60-second commercial
> Members rotate and 2 give a 5-minute presentation on their services
> Official referral passing and testimonials
> Speaker presentation on "How to do effective networking"
> Leads tracking report presented
> Floor opens to announcements
> Close meeting
Dynamic Referral Partners

GROUP 1
 Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at Carrabba's Italian Grill
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Contacts
Eddie Campos
ReMax Preferred Associates
 419/ 367-2667

Gary Walkowiak
Heidelberg College Arrowhead
419/ 893-1986

 


Maumee Chamber of Commerce 
605 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio 43537 w Ph. 419-893-5805 w Fax: 419-893-8699
Email: info@maumeechamber.com
Guest Policy: Guests may visit two consecutive meetings before making a decision to join. Multiple applicants for the same profession will be reviewed by the DRP officers. Perspective members must turn in an application and submit the annual fee of $35 to be considered.

Attendance Requirements: Attendance is important. DRP provides an effective way to network, but requires serious-minded business people to make it work. What you will get is referrals for new business, and 20 or more business people promoting your services to their friends and business contacts on an on-going basis. Members can miss 3 meetings every 6 months. Absence is not counted against you if a suitable substitute is sent in your place. Members are subject to removal from the program if they miss more than 3 meetings. It is important to be an active participant in DRP in order to make the program successful for yourself and others.

GROUP 2
 Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Carrabba's Italian Grill
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Contacts
Ronnie Fish
The Bank of Maumee
419-867-6212

Matt Norton
Edward Jones Investments
419-865-2626

GROUP 3
 Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at Glass City Fed. Credit Union,
1340 Arrowhead Drive
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
 Contacts
Damian Orgrodowski
Savage & Associates
 419-725-7351

Vince Porter
ReMax Alliance Premier
 419-460-9906