Benefits of Membership
Promoting your business… improving our community’s economic climate and quality of life… getting involved… making a commitment… networking… enhancing your personal growth through interaction and leadership development. There are many reasons to join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. The benefits far exceed the investment. Your membership entitles you to:
Advocacy
With 650+ members representing thousands of area employees, the Chamber speaks with a strong and credible voice for business. Volunteers and staff members monitor government meetings and pending legislation to keep members informed on issues that affect them.
Business Development
Our seminars bring you timely topics and informative, entertaining speakers. The Business Expo provides an opportunity to display your products and services to an audience of thousands of area businesses and residents.
Business Start Up & Relocation Information
Businesses looking to move or expand into Montgomery County receive information including demographics, per capita buying power, traffic counts, tourism figures and other information outlining the economics of Montgomery County. Families looking to move to our area are provided information from many different sources.
Business Referrals
The Chamber receives approximately 50,000 visitors and inquiries annually from various sources. Members, residents and visitors are encouraged to patronize Chamber member businesses.
Newsletter
The bi-weekly email newsletter keeps you updated on Chamber activities, issues, members and opportunities. Chamber Updates spotlights your business news.
Membership Directory
You get a free listing in our directory, which is located in the back of the annual Chamber Magazine. In addition to visibility for your business, the directory is a great resource for locating other Chamber members providing the goods and services you want.
Member Services
Chamber members are encouraged to take advantage of special complimentary or reduced rate business promotions via the Member 2 Member discount program; our front office is full of our members’ brochures and business cards for our visitors’ use; Mailing Labels target your advertising with direct mail to all Chamber members. Our up-to-date list is available at a surprisingly low cost.
Relocation/Visitor Inquiries
The Chamber provides Chamber members with inquiries made for real estate, rentals, accommodations, visitors, travel agents and much more.
Sponsorship Opportunities – Chamber members ONLY are eligible to sponsor special networking events such as Business After Hours, Business Expo, Eggs & Issues, Golf Tournament, Leadership New River Valley and other activities. Call the Chamber for event sponsorship availability.
Networking & Volunteer Opportunities
Join the men and women from member companies who serve as Chamber Ambassadors or on Chamber committees and enjoy our business promoting Business After Hours Mixers. Contribute to the community and promote your business at the same time.
Website Listing – www.montgomerycc.org
As a Chamber member, you are automatically listed by business category including a hyperlink to your website. We welcome you to link the Chamber’s website to yours.
There are many reasons to join your local Chamber of Commerce, but here are just a few to help you make the decision:
- New Business Contacts
- Credibility
- Member 2 Member Discounts
- Leadership Development
- Community Commitment
- Referrals
- Publicity and Exposure
- Marketing and Advertising
- A Healthy Local Economy
- Gain a Voice in the Government
** Ready to join? Click here to review the Membership categories and download a membership application. **