Chamber Jargon 101

The Labels of South Metro Denver Chamber Committees, Programs and Events are a Collage of Aconyms, Phrases and Monikers which can be confusing to the uninitiated. Below is a Chamber lexicon to help you better understand our lingo.

BAH - Business After Hours
Networking event held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at various chamber member locations, 5-7 pm.

BOSS - Business Owner Seeking Solutions
Business Owners meet monthly to provide feedback tailored to specific business issues such as hiring and firing, marketing and expansion, opening or closing a location.

EDG – Economic Development Group
Separately Funded regional organization of dedicated business and community leaders working together to enhance the economic climate of the South Metro Area-

EVB - Events and Visitor’s Bureau
Separately funded program that promotes economic development through a collective effort from businesses including hotels, restaurants, retail, parks and recreation, entertainment, and attractions

GLYI - Greater Littleton Youth Initiative
This group provides a strategic approach to enhance the development of young people and to prevent youth violence.

HYPE- Helping Young Professionals Excel
A premier networking forum for young (and young at heart) professionals in the South Metro Area. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-7 pm at different chamber member locations.

LAC- Legislative Action Committee
Non-partisan forum designed for all chamber members, irrespective of political acumen, who want to learn about the legislative process, track current bills being introduced and ultimately weigh-in on legislation that impacts the business community.

LEADs Group - Each Leads Group is designed to be a marketing/advertising/promotional alternative aimed at increasing members' business and professional success. They work to actively provide and receive quality referrals and leads among members in order to increase a business' revenues, market share, and exposure to potential clients.

LINCS
Leaders Inspiring Connections and Success at WIL events through volunteering and informal mentoring.

SBDC- Small Business Development Center
A partnership between the Small Business Administration, South Metro Chamber, and corporate sponsors to aide in the start up and growth of small business.

SLP- Student Leadership Program
Program unites eligible students who are looking for internships with Chamber members.

SMDCC- South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce

STEM-EC – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Coalition
Business leaders, educators, and community advocates working to better connect industry and the K-16 academic community in efforts to graduate more students.

TAG - Technology Advocates Group
An organization for members of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce who focus on Technology in their professional lives.

Unplugged-
Networking event held at the chamber the 4th Friday of Every Month, 4-6 pm.

WIL- Women In Leadership
A Chamber program that presents business women with opportunities to connect with other business women in the south metro area in various programs, committee, and events.

The Chamber has over 80 different programs and services available to businesses. If you need more information, contact your Marketing and Visibility Representative or simply call 303-795-0142.


	Our Chamber Lingo Made Easy Chamber Jargon 101 The Labels of South Metro Denver Chamber Committees, Programs and Events are a Collage of Aconyms, Phrases and Monikers which can be confusing to the uninitiated. Below is a Chamber lexicon to help you better understand our lingo. BAH - Business After Hours Networking event held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at various chamber member locations, 5-7 pm. BOSS - Business Owner Seeking Solutions Business Owners meet monthly to provide feedback tailored to specific business issues such as hiring and firing, marketing and expansion, opening or closing a location. EDG – Economic Development Group Separately Funded regional organization of dedicated business and community leaders working together to enhance the economic climate of the South Metro Area- EVB - Events and Visitor’s Bureau Separately funded program that promotes economic development through a collective effort from businesses including hotels, restaurants, retail, parks and recreation, entertainment, and attractions GLYI - Greater Littleton Youth Initiative This group provides a strategic approach to enhance the development of young people and to prevent youth violence. HYPE- Helping Young Professionals Excel A premier networking forum for young (and young at heart) professionals in the South Metro Area. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-7 pm at different chamber member locations. LAC- Legislative Action Committee Non-partisan forum designed for all chamber members, irrespective of political acumen, who want to learn about the legislative process, track current bills being introduced and ultimately weigh-in on legislation that impacts the business community. LEADs Group - Each Leads Group is designed to be a marketing/advertising/promotional alternative aimed at increasing members' business and professional success. They work to actively provide and receive quality referrals and leads among members in order to increase a business' revenues, market share, and exposure to potential clients. LINCS Leaders Inspiring Connections and Success at WIL events through volunteering and informal mentoring. SBDC- Small Business Development Center A partnership between the Small Business Administration, South Metro Chamber, and corporate sponsors to aide in the start up and growth of small business. SLP- Student Leadership Program Program unites eligible students who are looking for internships with Chamber members. SMDCC- South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce STEM-EC – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Coalition Business leaders, educators, and community advocates working to better connect industry and the K-16 academic community in efforts to graduate more students. TAG - Technology Advocates Group An organization for members of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce who focus on Technology in their professional lives. Unplugged- Networking event held at the chamber the 4th Friday of Every Month, 4-6 pm. WIL- Women In Leadership A Chamber program that presents business women with opportunities to connect with other business women in the south metro area in various programs, committee, and events. The Chamber has over 80 different programs and services available to businesses. If you need more information, contact your Marketing and Visibility Representative or simply call 303-795-0142.