Join the Club
Membership has its benefits.
Advertising & Promotion
| Listing in Chamber Membership Directory/Community Image booklet Mailed to prospective newcomers and provided to realtors & other distribution |
None |
| Link to member’s website from Chamber home page | None |
| Enhanced website listing | $72/yr.* |
| Special events sponsorships (golf tournament, receptions, etc.) (e.g., newsletter, Business After Hours, golf tournament) |
$55-$500+* |
| Brochure and/or business card display at Visitor Center (25,000+ visitors/year) |
None* |
| “Shop Local” Campaign | None |
| Monthly list of relocation requests | $25/yr.* |
| Chamber mailing lists (over 500 contacts) | $15-$25 |
| Visitor & newcomer referrals (mail, phone & on-site inquiries) | None |
| Ad space in chamber publications | Varies |
| Assistance in Grand Openings/Re-Openings | None |
Marketing Aids
| Statistical data: demographics, labor, retail, regional studies & more | None* |
| Directories: manufacturers; business; civic/government; churches | None* |
| Property maps, site listings, traffic counts | None* |
| Resource referral: regional & state networks | None* |
Customer Service
| “Secret Shopper”- Confidential ratings of customers’ experiences at your business; includes on-site visits, phone contacts & website assessments | None * |
Employee Awareness
| “Do Not Take” bad-check lists and other loss-prevention tips | None * |
Management Skills
| Coordination with providers of workshop & seminars | None |
| Referrals to service providers | None * |
Networking
| Business After Hours (quarterly “get-acquainted” event) | None |
| Annual Membership Meeting | $25* |
| Golf tournament | $55* |
| Evening Social (dinner, dance, charity auction) | $50* |
| Opportunities to serve on Chamber committees and project teams | None |
Summary: The Value of the Chamber
Creating New Opportunities for Business and Community:
The Chamber Advantage: (1) Large membership of small, medium and large businesses which provides a strong network for leadership, economic development and community involvement. (2) A base of active volunteers who contribute strategic thinking and personal commitment to progress in McDowell County.
