The Pathways Parade was a smashing success with the Bolingbrook Chamber Float taking the 1st Place Trophy once again. I want to especially thank Toni Greathouse for her efforts in coordinating another "winner" for the Chamber. Toni's enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me.
This Fall's Job Fair was held at the Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook. There were over 20 employers represented and approximately 300 individuals seeking employment. Special thanks to Janet Burnett, Jan Peterson and their committee for coordinating the entire event; and to the many volunteers who worked at the Job Fair. A list of all the companies who were in attendance is located in the Job Fair '98 article on page 3 of this newsletter.
Getting and keeping good employees is a major issue for most companies. One of the key elements to keeping good employees is to make them feel special. I offer you the following tips from the US Chamber:
1. Treat employees as well as you treat your customers. 2. Say "Thank You" and mention when a job is well done. 3. Use employees ideas and give them credit. 4. Show employees that their ideas are listened to and have an impact on the business. 5. Put a letter of recognition in their permanent record.
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6. Show your appreciation through spontaneous gestures, like treats or a movie ticket. 7. Allow for creativity in getting a job done. 8. Be clear on what you want done and then trust them to do the job. 9. When you make a mistake, admit it and take responsibility. 10. When an employee makes a mis- take use it as a learning experience and move on.
Employees are the most valuable assets a business has. If treated correctly they can provide a great return on your investment.
Sincerely,
Peg Halsey
2nd Annual Night Golf Outing
Come join us for an evening of fun and networking at the Bolingbrook Chamber's 2nd Annual Night Golf Outing on Friday, October 16, 1998 at the Boughton Ridge Golf Course. The cost is $30 which includes dinner and golf. Dinner will be served from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with a shotgun start at dark. Please rsvp to the Chamber Office at 630-226-8420 or e-mail us at [email protected].
New Members Listing page 2 Community Service Council page 2 Job Fair '98 page 3 Low-cost Ways to Drum Up Business page 3 Chamber Board of Directors page 4
