Tuesday, May 25, 2010

New Member Roundup: Thoughts From Our New Members

THE IMPORT DOCTORS
Contact: David Goddard
Web site/phone number: www.theimportdoctors.com, (260) 471-9400
A Chamber member since: March 5, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?

We service and repair Japanese and Asian automobiles without affecting your factory warranty.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?

That we specialize in Japanese and Asian vehicles and that all my guys are ASE Masters and are factory certified.

Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?
Anyone who drives a Japanese or Asian automobile.

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
To keep growing.


FORT WAYNE SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Contact: Stan Barker
Web site/phone number: www.fortwaynesistercities.com  (260) 486-1884
A Chamber member since: March 5, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?
We have a mission statement to connect with people throughout the world to encourage friendship and to develop exchanges of students, artists, government officials, and education in general. We’re a non-profit and were conceived  in 1977.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?

That our focus is global. Whereas most business enterprises in Allen County are thinking more locally as far as the conduct of business, we think globally and act locally by encouraging more people to get involved. It’s person to person, people to people diplomacy.

Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?
Those that are engaged in international trade or have some interest in expanding their markets beyond the United States.

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
Fundraising. To achieve a greater independence in order to accomplish a number of projects we are working on. We’re currently involved in some preliminary negotiations with other possible sister cities and you need money to handle delegations, hosting people, etc.


ENVIRO INK
Contact: Eric Byanski or Seth Bennett
Web site/phone number: www.myenviroink.com, (260) 748-0636
A Chamber member since: May 3, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?
We try to save businesses and individual users money by providing them with remanufacturing and compatible ink cartridges. We try to be environmentally responsible by using remanufactured ink and toner cartridges.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?

I think the main thing that separates us from competitors is our prices. Our prices are more competitive and our quality is equal if not higher. We also have excellent customer service.

Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?
Individuals who are budget conscious and looking to save money anywhere they can. Someone open to new ideas and who is environmentally friendly.

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
Namely to get our name out into the community so people know who we are and what we offer.


LIGHTED GARDENS
Contact: Jerry Springer
Web site/phone number: www.lightedgardens.com (260) 622-4023
A Chamber member since: May 2, 2010

If you had 30 seconds to communicate to someone what you do, what would you say?
We are a full service banquet and catering business. Locally owned and independent serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio since 1998 and in place since 1961.

What is one thing that sets you apart from all others?
 
I have a famous name. ...In all seriousness, I have over 30 years of food services experience and the last 20 of those years have been devoted to banquets and catering. I’m also a type-A personality so I’m very particular about the details.


Who are you looking to connect with through your Chamber membership?It’s a combination of clients who are looking to entertain socially or through the corporate area (that includes business open houses, birthday parties, seminars, etc.).

What is your #1 goal for 2010?
I would like to see 10% growth in revenue in addition to maintaining what we already have.

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