Discover Spencer

Discover Spencer is a program of the Spencer Chamber providing prospective and new residents with resources to provide a smooth transition into our community. We firmly believe that a successful moving experience will create a positive living experience for those transitioning into our community. This program uses a high-touch approach to assist a prospective or new employee to their family as they relocate to Spencer. The program’s overall goal is to assist employers in recruiting and retaining high-value employees and to help the employee and their family forge a lasting connection with the community.

 

Each referral includes:

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A personalized, guided tour of Spencer
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Assistance in locating quality housing
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On-going resource for future questions as the employee settles into Spencer
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Inclusion on email events list
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New resident event network
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Support with employment for accompanying spouse
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Introduction to service clubs, churches, and volunteer opportunities
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Welcome packet
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Connections with local schools
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Assistance in locating childcare

Referrals to Discover Spencer

Referring potential new employees to Discover Spencer is an investment in your new employee that will ensure they feel welcome in the our community. We will do our part to help all family members forge a network of friends and colleagues, which will encourage them to make Spencer their permanent home.

  • Employee recruitment
  • Employee retainment
  • A consistent process
  • Saves your organization staff time in orienting potential new employees to the community
  • Effort to have new employees invested in our community
  • Saves your organization in overall recruitment costs

    • Refer your employee

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    "Networking and reaching new customers is always our top priority. To that end, the Spencer Chamber is an invaluable tool for us, as a local small business. Thank you!"

    Matt Matthiesen, Owner, West O Beer

    "As a non-profit community pillar of arts and culture, we know that the Spencer Chamber is committed to helping us build relationships and promoting our mission to make theatre accessible to all."

    Liz McNea, Executive Artistic Director, Spencer Community Theatre

    "The new Chamber magazine, THRIVE, has been a great way for us to highlight our business and the region in one publication. We have used it at career fairs especially, and it has been wonderful."
    - Jeanenne Kinnetz, DEMCO - SPHR, SHRM - SCP

    "Joining a chamber of commerce is not only a great way to be part of the community, but with the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, you never know who you’ll meet and where those relationships will lead. I am forever grateful for their assistance."

    Vanessa Moore, Owner, Vertical Marketing + Design

    "Serving on the Young Professionals board has not only been valuable, but also very exciting and entertaining. Acting as a member of the Chamber has helped me to gain confidence, respect, reputability, and most importantly community involvement and support!"

    Elizabeth Hartzell, President, Spencer Young Professionals

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