On November 21, 2022, the Covington Chamber Board of Directors unanimously approved changes to our bylaws which were last amended on June 27, 2019 and ratified by membership on August 8, 2019.

​The following is a summary of the bylaws changes unanimously approved by the Covington Chamber Board of Directors on November 21, 2022. See marked up version for exact changes and reasons for the revisions.
 
Overall changes

• Correction of minor spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors (e.g., double commas, extra spaces, etc.)

 
Article I – Membership

• Corrected and clarified wording, changing “Non-Profits” to “Nonprofit Organizations.”

 
Article II – Membership Meetings

• Section 1. Removed the word “Election” from “Annual Election Meeting.”
• Section 2. Changed monthly meetings to quarterly meetings to be consistent with our actual practice.

 
Article IV – Officers

• Treasurer: Changed “approve the financial statements” to “accept.”
• Past Chair: Corrected spelling from “existing” to “exiting.”

 
Article V – Management

• Changed “meetings held on an annual basis of the board” to “meetings in one calendar year” for clarity.

 
Article VI – Election of Directors and Officers

• Made substantive changes in Sections 1, 2 and 3 to streamline the election process, ensure the board of directors’ leadership trajectory, and protect board culture vulnerabilities to more closely align the process with industry peers and best practices. See marked up bylaws for specific changes.

 
Article X – Amendments

• Revised for clarity: added “of members present at any membership meeting called for that purpose and/or by electronic ballot.”

To view the bylaws changes unanimously approved by the Covington Chamber board of directors at their November 21, 2022 meeting, download the file below.

​Per our current bylaws, the bylaws may be amended by a simple majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors. Board action amending the Bylaws must be ratified by a simple majority vote of members present at any membership meeting called for that purpose and/or by electronic ballot. 

To comply with our bylaws, we will hold the ratification vote at the May 11, 2023 Networking Luncheon and Membership Meeting. Designated voting members in good standing who are present at the May 11, 2023 meeting will be able to vote by paper ballot. Electronic voting has not yet been approved. Each member only has one designated voting representative, so only one vote per member will be accepted. A simple majority of designated voting members is all that is needed to ratify the bylaws amendments as presented.

If you have any questions in advance of that meeting, please contact executive director Dana Neuts at info@covingtonchamber.org or board chair Bridget O'Connor at boconnor@redcanoecu.com. ​

​Joining a business membership organization like the Covington Chamber of Commerce may seem like an added expense when you're starting out or facing economic challenges, but it can provide the support your business needs to grow and thrive.
Here are three reasons why investing in a chamber membership is a smart move:

1.  Networking
Building a strong network is a great way to raise the profile of your business and capture new contacts, leads, and customers over time. The Covington Chamber of Commerce offers a range of networking events, attended by businesses in the region each month. While you don't have to be a member to attend, members save on the cost. For example, while our Third Thursday Happy Hours are free to everyone, members pay $5 less at our monthly luncheons than non-members, saving $60 per year.
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2.  Marketing Opportunities
A Covington Chamber membership also offers a range of promotional opportunities for members, helping them raise their profile, target new prospects or markets, and capture leads. One of our most popular and high-value benefits is advertising in our Covington Community and Business Guide. Members receive half off so instead of $1,050 for a half-page ad, they pay only $525. This guide is widely distributed throughout the region. We also have a wide range of sponsorship opportunities, starting at $100.
 
3.  Website Marketing
Each Covington Chamber member gets a free listing on our website with an option to upgrade, starting at $25. We also have online advertising opportunities and member-to-member offers. Members who contribute at the $750 level or above are also listed on our Good Work Fund page, giving them extra visibility.
 
Starting at $300 a year, Covington Chamber memberships are a great investment, giving our members access to networking, advertising and promotional advertising opportunities. Learn more about how a Covington Chamber membership can help your business grow today! 

The Covington Chamber of Commerce and the City of Covington are partnering to host the fourth Covington Makers’ Market on Saturday, April 29, 2023 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Real Life Church. The outdoor event will showcase small businesses, specifically local makers, bakers, creators, artists and artisans. In addition to 40+ vendor booths, this popular community event will feature live entertainment from Sarah Jolk and Hannah Z of EmpowerMe Arts and Tears of Victory, kids’ activities, and food and drink trucks.
 
“We hosted three Makers’ Markets last year, and they were so much fun! We loved supporting  small businesses and providing a free family-friendly event for the community,” said Dana Neuts, executive director of the Covington Chamber.
 
“We are excited to partner with the Covington Chamber on these markets. The community has always wanted these types of events, but the City hasn’t had the capacity to do them beyond the other events we already host,” added Karla Slate, marketing and communications manager for the City of Covington.
 
The day kicks off at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 4 p.m. The itinerary for the day includes:

• Welcome by Mayor Jeff Wagner and Pastor Steve Murray, 11:15 a.m.
• Live music from Sarah Jolk and Hannah Z of EmpowerMe Arts, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Live music from Tears of Victory, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Giveaways throughout the day

 
This event is made possible with the support of Covington Chamber partners, sponsors and members including the City of Covington, Real Life Church, Real Kids Learning, Weatherly Inn, Republic Services, Smith Brothers Farms, Jean Wall Insurance, Covington Water District, Stephanie Hunziker Real Estate, Ristrettos Coffee and Wine, Team Marti, Cosmic Bottles, Nikki’s Restaurant & Lounge, VCA Covington Animal Hospital,  Katherine’s Beauty Bar and SpotOn.