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Take Advantage of Every Business Opportunity – Your Local Chamber of Commerce

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The Chamber of Commerce is an organization where its main function is to promote economic prosperity through the promotion and success of its members (small businesses and entrepreneurs). In fact many studies reveal that membership in a Chamber of Commerce can significantly boost your business’s image and reputation among consumers and businesses alike. Your local chamber is comprised of business enterprises, civic organizations, education institutions and entrepreneurs. While different chapters offer different benefits to its members, here are some of the benefits that your local Chamber of Commerce might offer and why you should look into your local Chamber.

Marketing Opportunities:

  • Free listing in their online directory where you can list your website’s URL. Some Chamber of Commerce websites receives over 5,000 hits per day.
  • Free business listing in their Membership Directory; distributed to THOUSANDS of members and other applicable parties.
  • The Chamber of Commerce receives thousands of calls each month from people looking for services; here you are able to get business referrals just for being a member.
  • Free weekly e-newsletter that reaches THOUSANDS of subscribers. Here you can promote your events, specials and business news free of charge. May purchase prime ad spots for an additional fee.
  • Free monthly print newsletter that has THOUSANDS subscribers. Here you can promote your products, services and events to the rest of the business community. May purchase prime ad spots for an additional fee.

Building Your Business:

  • Attend free networking and how to events, such as their speed networking sessions. They also have an annual Chamber of Commerce meeting with many attendees and opportunity to provide priceless recognition in the business community.

Business Resources and Tools:

  • Discounts on office supplies, copies and advertising.
  • Small Business Resources. Tons of resources to help you with your small business questions, from financial funding, labor laws, workforce development and management assistance.
  • Lastly, the fees for joining your local Chamber of Commerce are tax deductible.

To locate a Chamber of Commerce, visit ChamberFind.

Source – TheWorkAtHomeWoman