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            • Structured Chamber Networking Group (CNG)

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              About the Orion Area Structured Chamber Networking Groups...a Free Benefit of Membership

              CNG (Chamber Networking Groups) are industry-specific structured networking groups. Only one industry per group. There is no cost to join for Chamber members as it is a free membership benefit.

              The goal is to build trusted personal and professional relationships that lead to professional referrals and business success. Referrals to other members in the group is encouraged and tracked to ensure accurate records.

              For additional information, and /or for group/category availability, please contact the Chamber office.

            • Group A
              Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30am

            • Group B
              Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00am

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              2025 - 2026 GUIDELINES

              1. CNG members must maintain current membership in good standing in the Chamber.
              2. The name that appears on the application is the person expected to attend each meeting.
              3. No more than two absences are allowed for the period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 to maintain your active status in your assigned group. Attendance is taken at each meeting and the member’s status will be in jeopardy after the second absence.
              4. A replacement is encouraged to attend if you personally cannot be at the meeting. Please communicate your replacement’s name to your Group Leader.
              5. Meetings will begin promptly at the published time.
              6. Arrive at the published start time, otherwise you will not be able to give your 60 second pitch. Meetings will begin promptly at the published start time.
              7. Multi-Level Marketing Businesses are unable to join the CNG.
              8. Be respectful and do not interrupt the person speaking. Please hold questions/comments for the end of the meeting.
              9. Each Chamber Member will be allowed to join 1 group.
              10. Each Chamber Member will only be allowed to promote 1 business in each group.
              11. Members can only promote the business or services as listed on the Application Form.
              12. If there is not a current opening for your preferred group, you will be placed on the Waitlist

               

              Interested in joining an Orion Area Chamber Networking Groups? Complete the CNG Application form and send to Joyce Donaldson, President and CEO at joyce@orionareachamber.com.

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              Chamber Networking Group Application Form

              Complete the form and return to joyce@orionareachamber.com.
              (Click on thumbnail below for printable form.)