Chamber Membership:
Your continued membership in the Chamber of Commerce is important to us at the Chamber, and we think it is also important for you. We have a wide range of benefits which add value to a Chamber membership and there are several which do not require any involvement. Let me share with you five benefits which require no involvement and we believe they all have a direct positive effect on profits.
Your Chamber is a business advocate, lobbyist, and "watch dog", with regards to Local, State and National Governments. Chambers have been very influential in stopping laws from being passed that were not in the best interest of the business community and this influence has had a direct positive effect on profit. Your Chamber is constantly promoting tourism to our community. This brings people who spend new money in the community and this has a direct positive effect on profit.
You are listed in our Chamber directory which lets hundreds of people know that you are a supporting member of the business community. Many of these directories are mailed in our relocation packages and sent all over the country, as well as posted on our web site which is available 24 hours a day, to people and businesses that are moving to our area. I am certain that this exposure in the directory has a direct positive effect on profit.
Your Chamber is the front door to our community. We receive phone calls daily, have people walk in, people mail and email us requesting information, of all kinds, regarding our city and business community. The only place people know to call, is the local Chamber. This service I am certain, has a direct positive effect on profit.
Chamber Members receive weekly e-News filled with articles of happenings in the business community, reports on what's happening on the legislative front, informative articles from informed people in the business community, and low cost advertising opportunities. Receiving e-News is one more opportunity which can have a direct positive effect on profit.
Your support through annual dues payment makes these five benefits and others possible. Consider the cost of joining the Chamber as to the cost of not joining. Our members tell us that the cost of joining the Chamber is far less than not joining the Chamber. If their opinion is correct, then joining your Chamber will have a direct positive effect on profit.
Membership in the Chamber is tax deductible as a necessary business expense.
Advertising
- Membership Directory online
- Web site listings, links, featured articles, employment opportunities, directory, and much more
- Provide relocation information to those who request
- Area Events on web site and in print in foyer of City Hall
- Lunch Sponsorship Program
Business Resources
- Membership meeting—business relevant/educational speakers
- E-mail e-News & fax Newsletters keeping you informed
- Web Site resource links
- SBA information
- SCORE information
Referrals - Members only
- Phone Assistance
- Web Site and Email
- Personal recommendations
- Directory listings
Networking Opportunities
- Monthly Meetings
- Annual Meetings
- Introductions
- Lunch sponsorship
Political Advocacy
- Issues Committee
- Issue Research and Education
- Political stance for "A Business Friendly City, County, and State"
Economic Development
- Education
- Business Resources
- Community Action Plan