Why join the Chamber? It’s a Solid Investment in Your Business.

Membership in the local chamber offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within their community and local marketplace.

Research points out that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce!

• Help build up the local business community
  By being an active chamber member, you play a large part in supporting and enriching the local business atmosphere which enriches your entire community.
• Membership brings credibility to your business
  You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of a chamber of commerce.
• Increase your visibility in the community
  As a member of the chamber of commerce, you will be listed on the chamber website directory, on social media and have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber may also promote and assist with any public relations efforts.
• Create networking opportunities
  Chambers have numerous committees and serving on one of them provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promoting developments of keen interest to local businesses and the community at large.
• Gain a voice in government
  The local chamber takes on the tough issues and opposes new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aids businesses in being treated fairly.
• Make business contacts
  The chamber’s most fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. The chamber initiates more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations.
• Acquire customer referrals
  Your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and chamber members typically recommend chamber members.
• Chamber events and programs
  Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors – and generate new business leads.
• Promotion and publicity
  With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity.