HELLO Business and Nonprofit Leaders, Influencers and Friends, 


DID YOU KNOW “life’s about changing & nothin’ ever stays the same” applies even when promoting businesses and economic growth?
 
WE ARE PROUD to announce the Greater Van Zandt Merchants Association (GVZMA) a 501(c)3 open to all VZ County & surrounding communities.  OUR MISSION: PROVIDE a sustainable blueprint promoting healthy economic growth, while making all opportunities accessible.
 
PURPOSES:  BENEFIT GVZMA Members and wider community encouraging economic revitalization; PROVIDE professional business building guidance, affordable marketing and bundled purchasing power; CREATE youth leadership and employment opportunities.   Our PLEDGE: Be transparent, action oriented and member centric.   STARTING with your input via this survey and meetings to set priorities.
 
LESS TALK & MORE ACTION: GVZMA is about getting things done. To date we've:
PLANNED 1st Annual “Edom’s Magical Christmas Weekend” Dec 9-11; PUT UP BILLBOARDS in Tyler & Athens (1st person to spot billboard & post a photo on our Facebook gets a prize); PUBLISHED 1st MONTHLY newsletter; BEAUTIFIED EDOM with lampposts, banners & holiday décor.
 
INPUT:  Thanks for completing this Survey to set stage for initial priorities.
MEMBERSHIP INVITATION: Our 2023 application will be out in November.  
DOORS ARE OPENING: Our nonprofit is starting off with 10+ Leaders from 6 businesses and 2 nonprofits.  JOIN US as we take a new path, delivering value to GVZMA Members and communities, addressing priorities they help set.  
PREPARE to be impressed!
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Kathy Holdway, President, W) 903-833-4140
GreaterVZMerchants@gmail.com    www.GreaterVZMerchants.org

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1. Every thing we do must be member-centric. Tell us who you are:

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2. Tell us where your business is located:

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3. What is your business’ service area?

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4. WHOM should GVZMA serve?  Check your top 3.

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5. WHAT BENEFITS would you like us to provide?  Check your top 3.

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6. WHAT topics, networks, events or educational offerings would you like to see? 

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7. WHAT would make you consider joining GVZMA?

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8. Indicate how you would stay updated about association news

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9. What day of week would you prefer to meet? 

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10. What would please you most about your Membership? 

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11. What issues do you care about the most?

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12. Contact info:  Share if you wish to get survey results and info re involvement.  

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