At the start of each year, the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a special evening Dinner for its members. The formal event recognizes Chamber accomplishments, member volunteers and previews goals for the organization. For more information, email events@fcchamber.org.

Business After Hours is a monthly or sometimes twice monthly networking mixer. Business After Hours are co-hosted by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and a hosting Chamber member at the member's place of business from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Business After Hours usually draws in 150-275 individuals but some events see more than 750 people! The cost to attend Business After Hours is $13 for pre-registered Chamber members or $20 at the door. Non-members may attend for $30. To register for the next Business After Hours event, click here. For more information, email events@fcchamber.org.

Business Before Hours is a quarterly morning networking mixer. Business Before Hours are co-hosted by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and a hosting Chamber member at the member's place of business from 7:30-9a.m. Business Before Hours usually draws in 50-125 individuals. The cost to attend Business Before Hours is $9 for pre-registered Chamber members or $12 at the door. Non-members may attend for $24. To register for the next Business Before Hours event, click here. For more information, email events@fcchamber.org.

Colorado State University Athletics and the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce partner each fall to host a special Tailgate party for Chamber members and their guests. The pre-game festivities include dinner and drinks and members receive tickets to the nationally televised ?premier? Rams Football game. The Chamber will post event information on its Current Chamber Events page as the event draws near. For more information, email events@fcchamber.org.

Envision: Young Professionals is a program created by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce to provide dynamic, forward-thinking advocacy and issue-based events that introduce key community leaders, concepts and opportunities specifically targeted to the networking, professional and personal development needs of upcoming professionals in Northern Colorado. For more information about Envision: Young Professionals including a list of Envision events visit www.ColoradoEnvision.com.

This service gives businesses an opportunity to promote their official grand opening in a convenient and exciting manner. Items in the Business Grand Opening Package will be provided by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and include a "Grand Opening" banner, oversized ceremonial scissors and a red ribbon and the posting of opening on the Chamber's online Press Page and Events Calendar. Services are valued at $400, but members pay only $50. For an additional $100, receive a one-time use of membership mailing list. For more information or to secure your grand opening, email membershipservices@fcchamber.org.

Knowledge Bites is the Chamber's innovative and creative lunch n' learn program. Knowledge Bites presents Chamber members who are experts in their fields to teach other Chamber members over a lunch hour twice a month during most of the calendar year. Topics include but are not limited to: marketing, small business finances, employees' health, etc. All Knowledge Bites programs are held at the Chamber's building from 11 a.m.-1:30p.m. Cost to attend is $15/lunch for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

Maximize your membership by joining one of the Chamber's four networking Leads Groups. Networking is a valuable opportunity for business people to promote their company and make new relationships. There are four Groups that focus on exchanging leads, networking and building relationships with other members in the business community. Members find the Leads Groups great for gaining new contacts, as well as expanding their customer base. Each Group meets twice a month at the Chamber of Commerce located at 225 S. Meldrum. Meetings usually last anywhere from 1 to 1½ hours. That time includes introductions, presentations, lead exchanges, business announcements and a social period to network with the members of the group. All four of the Chambers' Leads Groups are non-competing, making the group a tremendous resource for any business.

• 2nd/4th Monday, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
• 1st/3rd Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
• 2nd/4th Wednesday, 7:45 to 9:00 a.m.

The Red Carpet Committee is comprised of nearly 50 members who act as Ambassadors when welcoming newer members into the Chamber. Red Carpet Receptions take place each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m., usually at the place of business of the recipient. The Red Carpet Committee is a great way to meet other members and learn about the different kinds of businesses found in Fort Collins. To learn more about joining this committee, email membershipservices@fcchamber.org or 482-3751 x104.