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By Jeff OwenTake a close look at those NFL coaches on a Sunday afternoon. See that clipboard they are carrying? Ever wonder what purpose it serves - beyond something to slam to the ground in frustration when their quarterback gets sacked?

The clipboard holds The Game Plan - a blueprint for victory. Carefully designed by team stakeholders (coaches, scouts, players), The Game Plan contains offensive plays and defensive alignments that - if executed effectively - secure victory.

It’s shocking how many businesses don’t have a game plan. More than 90 percent of failed businesses either did not have a strategic plan or had a poorly designed one, according to Forbes.com. It’s logical to assume the Cleveland Browns belong in that category.

So what makes a strategic plan successful (like the one Payton Manning used in the most recent Super Bowl)? When looking at the game film, there are five common elements:

A Focus on the Core Mission. The planning process starts by determining: What do we need to do? Too many businesses fail because the owners (and employees) did what they wanted to do, instead of what they needed to do in order to succeed.

Stakeholder Engagement. Strategic plans must have a discovery process. Discussions with employees, partners, customers, potential customers help develop and sharpen goals and action items. Top-down Strategic Plans get sacked every time.

The Game Plan: your blueprint for business victory

Feasibility Research. Anyone can sit in a room and write a plan. Well-meaning ideas always sound doable in a meeting. Every goal and action item requires a thorough scouting report that answers the question: “What does it really take to make this happen?”

Investment in Resources. If a goal is listed, then it is a priority. And, if it is a priority, there must be a commitment of dollars and time. If a strategic plan contains an unfunded mandate, send it to the sideline.

Accountability. Every deliverable in a strategic plan should be assigned a person responsible for making it happen (and when). The team captain marshals the measurable outcome, and is graded accordingly.

Finally, one other extra point. Strategic plans also should be adaptable - especially if market forces change or opportunities present themselves.

If the running back gets stuffed for a loss every time he runs to the right side, change the game plan and run him to the left.

By Jeff Owen,president of J Owen Media LLC, a communications strategy firm in Franklin, Indiana.

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CHAMBER STAYS ON TASK by implementing strategic plan

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Executive Director Janice Bullman with the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet sponsor – Mike and Craig DuKate of DuKate Fine Remodeling.

DIRECTOR’S CUTJanice Bullman, executive director

Strategic plans are only as good as the follow-through. Thankfully, your Chamber’s board of directors and staff are making

sure the good work that was done in developing the Chamber’s strategic plan is getting accomplished.

As you see the development and growth of our Chamber’s membership, programs and services, we can attribute much of this success to the adherence of this plan. We are now one year in the process and structure that was designed to keep your Chamber moving forward –and – at a very fast pace.

A few of the noticeable actions are in our programming schedule. The Chamber will host a Public Affairs program each quarter that addresses issues that impact our businesses, communities and individuals. The second quarter presentation was a panel discussion regarding the current and proposed overtime rules. The third and fourth quarter’s Public Affairs events will be equally important to our community.

Additional programming and services established, based on feedback from our members, include the CEO Roundtables through a partnership with SCORE; new member receptions; educational workshops and added networking opportunities.

Many thanks are extended to our board members, ambassadors, volunteers, committees, event participants,

sponsors and donors. We are able to achieve so much because of the commitment from so many individuals and businesses.

The Franklin Chamber’s 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!

MAYCHAMBER LUNCHEON*Date: May 12, 2016Time: 11:30 a.m. doors open,

12:00 p.m. programLocation: Hillview Country Club,

1800 E. King Street, FranklinProgram: Agricultural Productivity

and Sustainability for our Growing World, presented by Joe Kelsay

JUNE

38TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGDate: June 2, 2016Time: 11:00 a.m. registration and box

lunch, 12:00 p.m. shotgun start Location: Hillview Country Club, 1800 E. King Street, Franklin

CHAMBER LUNCHEON*Date: June 9, 2016Time: 11:30 a.m. doors open,

12:00 p.m. programLocation: Franklin College Napolitan

Student Center, Branigin Room, Franklin

Program: Revitalization of the Franklin Community, presented by Bob Heuchan, Franklin Redevelopment Commission and Krista Linke, City of Franklin

CHAMBER BASICSDate: June 15, 2016Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m., RSVP requiredLocation: Chamber officeProgram: Maximize Chamber benefits

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Chamber was fortunate to have Jeff Owen, J Owen Media, lead us through the strategic planning process.

MEMBER BENEFITSDID YOU KNOW?The 2016-2017 Chamber directories will be distributed on May 26, 2016. Pick yours up at any Chamber meeting or in the office. Copies will we mailed upon request.

Welcome New MembersJANUARY 2016Richard’s Brick Oven PizzaRichard Goss229 S. Main St.Franklin, IN 46131Restaurants

Gigi’s Sugar ShackAmber Schall377 E. Jefferson St., Suite CFranklin, IN 46131Bakeries

FEBRUARY 2016ArbonneLori Parker1449 S. Highland Dr.Franklin, IN 46131Healthy Living Products

City View Farm ApartmentsAmy Richardson1043 W. Jefferson St. #2Franklin, IN 46131Apartments

Commuter Connect/CIRTAHeather White320 N. Meridian St. Ste. 406 Indianapolis, IN 46204GovernmentTransportation Services

Court Street CaféKathy Shertzer39 E. Court St.Franklin, IN 46131Restaurants

Graham Street Services Company LLCBruce Smith1150 Graham St.Franklin, IN 46131Transportation

Indiana Gymnastics CenterChandi Robinson1130 Eastview Dr. Franklin, IN 46131Gymnastics

Hopewell Staffing LLCTyler Johnson77 E. Jefferson St.Franklin, IN 46131Business ServicesEmployment

The Legendary Kitchen LLCTed and Ashely Davidson2775 Hurricane Rd.Franklin, IN 46131Restaurant, Catering, Event Planning

The PavilionFred Paris, Ron Dwenger, Mike Baker186 W. Jefferson St.Franklin, IN 46131Restaurants

RE/MAX ResultsDon Harrington48 N. Emerson Ave. Ste. 300Greenwood, IN 46143Property Leasing/Management, Real Estate/Development

SimplifyBill Crousore44 N. Jackson St.Franklin, IN 46131Antiques, Retail Stores

Triple Impact, LLCBea Northcott1935 Hillside Dr.Franklin, IN 46131Business Services, Consultants

The Sycamore at Mallow RunHannah Abraham7070 W. Whiteland Rd.Bargersville, IN 46106Banquets/Conferences, Event Planning, Weddings

MARCH 2016B & B Janitorial Services, Inc.Rick BurtonP.O. Box 617 Taylorsville, IN 46280Cleaning

Campbell InsuranceMike Feyen & Terri Campbell Feyen1507 N. Main St.Franklin, IN 46131Insurance

Direct Vision Solutions, Inc.Sarah NormanBusiness Services, Consulting

Moore Trucking & ExcavatingCharles Moore4206 E. 500 S.Franklin, IN 46131Excavation, Trucking

Youth ConnectionsJudith Duncan460 N. Morton St., Ste. AFranklin, IN 46131Community Services Agencies, Social Service Agencies

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OFFICE CLOSINGSCHAMBER OFFICE IS CLOSED:

• Memorial Day – May 30• ICEA Conference – June 22-24• Independence Day – July 4

Johnson Memorial Health offers patient-centered healthcare to residents of Johnson and surrounding counties. Providing quality, service and value for every patient is our focus. While the hospital is the center of everything we do; we extend care at the Stones Crossing Health Pavilion and the Franklin Primary Care Center. Our Physician Network provides specialty care to meet growing healthcare needs. Services and programs include women’s care, a state-of-the-art surgery center, a comprehensive weight loss and wellness program, orthopedic care and sports medicine, and a comprehensive wound care center. Find a physician and see all the services we offer at JOHNSONMEMORIAL.ORG.

Thank you JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH for your corporate sponsorship!

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MEMBER APPRECIATION PICNICDate: July 14, 2016Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Location: Province Park-Creekside Shelter, Franklin

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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentAaron BrownVice PresidentTandy ShuckTreasurerAngela ChamberlinMember At LargeTerry MillerCheryl Morphew

David ClendeningBryan EppersonMark GavorskiKim HendersonDustin HuddlestonDale HughesTheresa LehmanKrista LinkeShellee PietrasChase SchletzerBethany Wilson

STAFF Executive Director Janice BullmanAssistant Director Rosie Chambers

é Blast Bash!The Chamber hosted its annual Cash Bash on February 27 at the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino. Visit franklincoc.org to see more Cash Bash photos and our thanks to our sponsors, attendees and volunteers for making this another blast of a Cash Bash!

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