The Producers Networking Group

Below you will find our group bylaws and common practices, along with other information.
This networking group is comprised of select members of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. Any business in the Delaware area is eligible to participate, subject to these and other conditions. If your company is not yet represented, you are encouraged to contact us for more information.

The Producers Networking Group of NCCCC

Bylaws

The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce has developed this group to foster and develop the business growth of member companies. The intent is to foster business and personal development of members through mutual support and educational opportunities; realizing that the only path to success is through the activities of each individual member, and at the individual pace of each. The guidelines by which this group is to operate include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Membership:

• Membership is open to member companies of the NCCCC.
• A member can represent only one profession or trade, and it must be the member’s principle, full time occupation.
• A member cannot be in another Chamber network group that permits only one member per profession or trade. (including but not limited to other NCC Chamber Networking Groups)
• Membership in the group will be limited to one member per profession or trade.

Admission:

• Prospective members must attend 3 consecutive meetings, verify business category seat is available, give one reference and attend orientation the 4th Tuesday of the month they join at 9:30 a.m.
• Officers will decide to accept or decline membership and advise the prospect. Upon acceptance there will be a $20 one time fee for admission (non-refundable).
• Prospect must attend the next meeting to be accepted and given The Producers Card File.
• If a member drops out of the group for any reason, the member may re-apply as a new member 6 months after their exit date and pay a $40 fee.

Meetings:

• 90 MINUTES; see agenda below.
• Your presence, for each complete meeting is crucial to your success and that of the group.

Attendance Responsibility:

• Be on time, stay for the entire meeting.
• Send a surrogate if you can’t make it. ANYBODY can sit in for you, not just someone from within your business.
• 2nd absence in 4 months results in a warning.
• 3rd absence in 4 months results in a warning and may result in the loss of your seat.
• Three Lates (11:40 a.m.) or Early Outs (12:30 p.m.) equal one absence.
• Inclement weather policy. If Christina, Red Clay, Brandywine, Colonial, or Appoquinimink Districts are delayed or closed by any length of time, the meeting is cancelled and attendance will not count against you. Always use your best judgment when determining whether or not to drive during inclement weather.

Obligations:

• Develop and deliver warm and legitimate referrals (no minimum requirement).
• Bring guests/prospective members for NCCCC and or the group.
• Follow up timely on referrals received, deliver promised quality and pricing.
• Maintain high standards of integrity in business conduct.
• You may be asked to leave the group if there are any unethical business practices.

Board Committee:

• Made up of 5 members, including Chair and Co-Chair. Plus the previous Chair, elect..
• Responsible for overall success of the group; growth, and attendance or members.
• Nominates Chair elect and new Committee after term served.
• In charge of timely communications, attendance, speaker schedule, monetary payments, welcoming new members, police member categories, and track leads.
• Board is responsible for groups overall performance.
• Co-Chair becomes chair after 6-month term. Executive committee then votes in a new board member.

The Producers Agenda

11:30 a.m. Doors Open / 11:40 Meeting begins
Meet and greet
Welcome New Members
Welcome Guests
Chamber Report
Member Commercials
Spot Light One
Spot Light Two
New Member Blastoffs
Business:
      Future Spot Lights
      Member/Status
      Next Meetings
      New Member Search
Education Report
Lead, Referral and Thank You Exchange
On the Street
Guest Comments
1:00 p.m. Adjourn