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Fort Bliss Initiatives                                            

Your Business Development Division established two track efforts in 2005.

Family Track:

• Four main efforts put forward in the family track

                  1.  Welcome Kits – As of the second quarter of 2008 we have provided 9,978 kits to newly arrived soldiers.
                  2.  Information Fairs – We host information fairs on the El Paso region to soldiers and family members.
                  3.  “Adopt Soldiers and their Families” receptions – We are coordinating this effort through the FT Bliss Post Center Champlain’s office
                  4.  Coupon Books – 8,500 books were distributed and 120 chamber members participated.

Business Track:

• The business track must be viewed from both the government procurement side and non-government procurement such as retail sales, restaurants, etc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
• The Chamber has developed a series of information outreaches that informs business of potential opportunities with the new arrival of troops
• Data base partnership – identifying expertise and specialized skills available through local providers.

We also have presence at Fort Bliss Welcome Center:

• Day 1 Briefing – Welcome new soldiers to the community and provide businesses with the necessary support and information to capture business opportunities from the post.

• Welcome Center- Information booth that is available to members only that are providing military discounts.  Education, employment and visitors information is available.