IT Users Group
of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce

The next meeting of the IT Users Group will be held:

July 19, 2007

8:00 AM

Central PA Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room

June 21, 2007
IT Users Group Meeting
Evangelical Hospital Conference Room B
8:00 AM

Members Present:
Daniel Gasteiger, Jim Baker, Peggy Shields, Dale Moyer, Kari Walgran

Welcome:
The meeting was called to order at 8:10am by Jim Baker.

Discussion:
Jim Baker and Daniel Gasteiger led a discussion about ways to generate interest in the IT Users group. Some of the issues discussed included:

• How can we redefine “technology” so that people generally realize they are “tech people” and the group will be useful for them and their businesses?
• How can we help people to better use the technology they have?
• Would it help to poll Chamber members about their interests?
• What types of events would attract people, and how could we market them to draw attendees?

Daniel raised the issue of defining our specific purpose. He suggested creating a formal mission statement or business plan, and perhaps a slogan, on which a specific marketing plan could be based.

The group also discussed the demographics of Central PA Chamber of Commerce members, including the general size of businesses, what types of organizations are represented, and how that may affect the IT Users Group marketing strategies. Kari Walgran agreed to bring statistics to the next meeting so that this issue could be addressed in more detail.

The group also discussed the new “Ask the Experts” feature on the Chamber website, and chose a topic for the next question to be posted.

Next Meeting:
July 19, 2007 at 8:00am in the Central PA Chamber of Commerce conference room.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kari Walgran
Central PA Chamber of Commerce