When you take advantage of the many benefits of Chamber membership, your investment will pay for itself many times over.
Each member is unique in how they utilize the many benefits of Chamber membership. Here are some helpful tips on how to get the most of your membership!
Display Your Member Plaque Proudly
Study results are clear…do not underestimate the added note of distinction and respect Chamber membership will bring your business! A recent independent national study has revealed that Consumers are 63% more likely to buy from Chamber members, and the study also reveals good news for Chamber member businesses that sell to other businesses.
It is a fact that local businesses are affected by their Chamber membership status. Scott Kilgore, from Koorsen Fire & Security - Mansfield, OH states, “I knew Chamber membership was important, but I just never got around to sending in my application. Then I discovered I had lost an account to a competitor simply because they were a Chamber member and my business was not. Needless to say, I contacted the Chamber immediately.”
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Use the Chamber Website
This website has many useful tools to help grow your business! Add a coupon, submit news, submit events, submit and/or review the Business Connect Requests, keep your listing updated, and so much more!
Take Advantage of your Chamber Member Savings
From group health insurance and workers comp group ratings to valuable savings for you and your staff at other area Chamber member businesses, the Chamber provides many tools to save you money. You can even consider offering your own savings as a way to bring in new customers!
Use Your Membership as an Employee Benefit
As a Chamber member, each of your employees is also a Chamber member, entitling them to additional discounts. Please make sure your staff is aware that your Chamber membership is a valuable employee benefit! As you view the coupons available, you will notice some coupons are available to everyone who visits the Chamber website. However, you will also find additional coupons only available to the staff at Chamber Member Businesses in Members Only.
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Attend Business After Hours
This most popular networking event features exhibitors, refreshments, door prizes and a multitude of business contacts. Other networking events are also held throughout the year. If you are attending a Chamber event for the first time, let us know and we will introduce you to the Chamber staff or one of our Chamber Ambassadors. Chamber Ambassadors are Chamber member volunteers committed to the Chamber and its mission and they will be glad to “show you around”.
Advertise in Chamber Publications
Three popular examples are the monthly Chamber Link newsletter, the Chamber website, and the annual Chamber Business Directory (which offers advertising in addition to your two free listings).
Promote your business by Sponsorship
Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available exclusively to Chamber members at our Annual Meeting, Business After Hours, Silent Auction, Business Expo and more.
Exhibit at the Business Expo
The Business Expo is the perfect chance to showcase your products and services to other Chamber members and the local public.
Use our Conference Room - For Free!
The newly renovated Chamber conference room is available free to members for occasional meetings up to 40 people (based on availability). Internet access is also provided.
Join a Chamber Committee
There are various committees that allow you to work directly with community leaders as well as be a leader yourself. These committees welcome new members and are a great way to meet other members fast. Want even more involvement? Ask us about becoming an official Chamber Ambassador!
And More!
Don’t forget that you have access to resources such as mailing lists, maps, notary services, certificates of origin, phone books, and plat books!