January 20, 2009
Consultation Program The Consultation Program was created by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council to help Chamber member businesses receive much needed assistance in critical areas of business. Confidential consultations are offered to small business members in the areas of insurance, banking, marketing, accounting, computer, financial planning, engineering and public relations. The intent of the program is to provide preliminary direction and advisement to member companies experiencing a need for specific professional services or companies facing issues which will likely require outside counsel or assistance. The program offers all member companies the opportunity to receive up to 60 minutes of free consultation. Consultants are qualified professionals recruited from Chamber member businesses who are willing to donate their time to help fellow members. Mentoring Program The Business Mentoring Program was created by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council to allow newly established businesses, entrepreneurs seeking rapid growth or businesses facing challenging times to learn from the experiences and techniques established by successful, existing business owners. The Mentoring Program provides confidential, one-on-one mentoring sessions from qualified business owners and senior executives who have owned or managed a business for a minimum of five years to small businesses that may lack sufficient expertise and resources. If you would like help with a specific aspect of your business through the Consultation or Mentoring Program, please visit our Web site at www.gainesvillechamber.com, click on “Chamber Services,” “Business Resource Center.” For more information contact Tim Ledvina at 334-7105 ext. 323.