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at 1:30 p.m.Location: The Legends Golf ClubFor More Info: Call 317-736-6334 or email franklincoc@franklincoc.org with any questions.

The most successful small business owners and entrepreneurs are also the best goal-setters and planners. Goal setting is how smart business owners transform lofty ambitions into concrete results. On the surface, goal setting may seem easy to do. But like many things in life, it’s a skill that takes time and practice to master.

Here are some tips to help you improve your goal setting skills.

Set long-term goals first – Small businesses often set goals within a couple of time-frames: long-term and near-term. Generally, long-term means greater than one year, and near-term means less than one year. Long-term goals focus on business achievements within the firm’s planning horizon. These goals tend to be broader and less detailed and developed first.

Follow the SMART guidelines – SMART guidelines are as popular as they are because of their practicality and simplicity:

è Specific – Goals should be written in precise, well-defined terms, rather than use ambiguous wording.

è Measurable –Write goals so you can measure your progress in numeric or “yes/no” terms.

è Achievable – Goals should be challenging, but not impossible to reach.

è Realistic – Well-written goals are not “pie in the sky,” but are grounded in reality.

è Timely – Goals should specify a target date or time-period for their completion.

Goal Setting tips for small businessesfollow SMART guidelines

Set a manageable number of goals – If a few goals are good, then more must be better, right? Not necessarily! If you have too many goals, you may end up spending too much time just monitoring your progress and

can be distracting. Having a few well-conceived goals will allow you to focus your attention on what’s most important.

Put your goals in writing – Don’t set and keep goals in your head, get them down on paper. There’s something about recording goals and putting them in writing that makes them more formal and meaningful. Once they’re in writing, it’s easier to share them with others

(if necessary), and it’s less likely that you’ll “forget” them.

Revisit goals regularly – Don’t set your goals in January and then wait until December to see how well you’re doing. Revisit your goals periodically – monthly or, at least, quarterly – and monitor your progress. Doing so allows you to make mid-course adjustments, if needed. Or you may find that you have to revise a goal for any number of good reasons.

Management theorist Laurence J. Peter (developer of the Peter Principle) is quoted as saying, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else.” Good goal setting will help you and your business end up where you want to be instead of somewhere else.

By Kevin Jones, www.isbdc.org, reprinted with permission

frankl incoc.org

New directories on display in the office.

CHAMBER RECEIVES THREE communications awards, more

MAY

CHAMBER BREAKFAST*Date: May 14, 2015Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Indiana Masonic HomeProgram: Intentional Listening, Bea Northcott, Franklin Education Connection

CHAMBER BASICSDate: May 20, 2015Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Location: Chamber officeProgram: Learn to maximize Chamber benefits

BUSINESS MIXERDate: May 21, 2015Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location: The Art of Kira Studio, 169 E Jefferson Street, Franklin

JUNE

ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGDate: June 4, 2015Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: The Legends Golf Club, Franklin

CHAMBER LUNCHEON*Date: June 11, 2015Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Ivy TechProgram: Tina Gross, Franklin Campus President

8 Look for event details and updates on the events calendar at www.franklincoc.org

Dr. David and Angie Clendening check in Lee Ann Wilbur at the 2015 Cash Bash.

DIRECTOR’S CUTJanice Bullman, executive director

Time is flying by, and 2015 already looks to be an awesome year! The Chamber’s staff and committees have been very busy, and

it is great to see all of the successes from this work. The Chamber’s Cash Bash event exceeded revenue from previous years, and the reinstated Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet exceeded expected attendance! Plans are already underway for these 2016 events.

Yet another success was acknowledged by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA). Each year the ICEA honors Chambers for their achievements and excellence in practice. This year, your Franklin Chamber of Commerce was awarded

three “Excellence in Communication Awards.” The awards included the Franklin Chamber’s website design; the newly developed logo/branding and the weekly electronic newsletter.

The Chamber’s board and staff has completed a three-year strategic plan document, and the work has already begun! Within the next few months you will hear more about the enhancements and opportunities coming from this collaborative work.

Two new programs being launched this year are the Work-based Learning: A Student-Business Partnership and a Chamber Ambassador Program. The work-based learning project is a collaboration between the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Franklin Community High School. Other contributing partners in this project for high school seniors include Franklin Education Connection, Ivy Tech, Franklin College, Johnson

County Development Corp. and the Chamber’s many business partners. The Ambassador Program has been established to support and assist the Chamber’s membership outreach.

The 2015-16 Membership Directory has a new and improved look this year. If you haven’t received a copy of the directory, please stop by or contact the Chamber to get this outstanding publication. In addition to member listings, the directory includes a Franklin trail map and key community contacts.

Many “thanks” are extended to all of our sponsors and donors; to everyone who placed an additional advertisement in this year’s directory and to all of our committees and volunteers. You are so sincerely appreciated, and we’ve accomplished so much because of you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome New Members

HOLIDAY CLOSINGSCHAMBER OFFICE IS CLOSED:

• Memorial Day – May 25• Independence Day – July 3

JANUARY 2015Heather Harris Photography, LLCHeather Harris104 W Jefferson StreetFranklin, IN 46131Photography

KeyBankJennifer BrebbermanJennifer Wilson39 N US 31Whiteland, IN 46184Banks, Financial Institutions

Liberty Mutual InsuranceJen Wagoner2020 S SR 135Greenwood, IN 46143Insurance

Radwell International, Inc.Robert Tiedeken600 N Forsythe StreetFranklin, IN 46131Industrial Distribution

Servpro of Indianapolis and Johnson CountyDeborah HadleyCindy Hiland4837 Auburn Ford RoadGreenwood, IN 46142Cleaning Service, Restoration

FEBRUARY 2015 Class Hoosier RealtorJoe Class251 E Jefferson StreetFranklin, IN 46131Real Estate/Development

Ferguson Construction CoClay Smith2725 N State Road 9Columbus, IN 47203Architects, Construction, Engineers

Johnson County Business Referral GroupPaul Humbles242 E Jefferson StreetFranklin, IN 46131Association

McMurray Transport, LLCBenjamin McMurray6397 S 100 ETrafalgar, IN 46181Agribusiness

Success in Focus, LLCKathleen O’BrienFranklin, IN 46131Healthy Living Products, Wellness

Vaught Family Eye CareHolly Vaught1037 W Jefferson StreetFranklin, IN 46131Optometrists

WestPoint Financial GroupMandy Williams900 E 96th St, Ste 300Indianapolis, IN 46240Insurance, Financial Planning, Investment Securities

MARCH 2015All Shred Document SolutionsCurt Camp5715 Churchman Ave, B-2Indianapolis, IN 46203Business Services

Faoli’sPalak Thakker2161 N Morton StreetFranklin, IN 46131Restaurants

Greek’s Pizzeria & Tapp RoomJason Tapp18 E Jefferson StreetFranklin, IN 46131Catering, Restaurants

Parkside Properties, LLCWilliam Limeberry180 E South StreetFranklin, IN 46131Apartments

Primerica Financial ServicesAaron & Heather Firth5401 S East StreetIndianapolis, IN 46227Financial Planning

Town of BargersvilleKevin McGuinnessKen Zumstein24 N Main StreetBargersville, IN 46106Government – Town

Zoe Facility ServicesBethany Wilson1001 Commerce Parkway South Drive, Suite FGreenwood, IN 46143Cleaning

MEMBER BENEFITSDID YOU KNOW?Several members offer discounts to fellow Chamber members? Click on the member promotions page of our website to find out more.

MEMBER PROFILE

Homeview Health & Rehab in Franklin have been providing south-central Indiana with exceptional, successful rehabilitation programs and long term care needs for loved ones for more than 50 years. Homeview Health & Rehab knows that living well changes everything. Call Homeview’s admission team directly at 317-736-6414.

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We extend a special thank you to HOMEVIEW HEALTH & REHAB for their corporate sponsorship!

Find MEMBER PROFILES at

www.franklincoc.org

BUSINESS MIXERDate: June 25, 2015Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Johnson County Community Foundation, 398 S. Main Street, Franklin

JULY

MEMBER APPRECIATION COOKOUTDate: July 9, 2015Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Location: Province Park-Creekside Shelter

* For all monthly breakfast and luncheons please RSVP by the Tuesday prior to the event.

Our continued focus is to meet the needs of our members by providing business opportunities, educational programs, networking events and more! To learn more about the Franklin Chamber or how you can get more involved, call or stop by our office. You are always welcome!

é HONORING MEMBERSLarry Heydon, Johnson Memorial Health, accepted the Business Hall of Fame award at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet in February.

The Chamber was proud to honor three area businesses:

• Community Service Award – Discover Downtown Franklin

• Community Impact Award – MainSource Bank

• Business Hall of Fame Award – Johnson Memorial Health

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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentAaron BrownVice PresidentTandy ShuckTreasurerAngela ChamberlinMember At LargeTerry MillerSteve Wohlford

Lisa BueningJeff ByrdDavid ClendeningSteve HoodDustin HuddlestonDale HughesTheresa LehmanChase SchletzerGreg TaylorJennifer WilsonMelanie Zimmerman

STAFF Executive Director Janice BullmanAssistant Director Rosie Chambers