About the Chamber Why Membership Matters
Why Membership Matters People are 63% more likely to purchase from a small business that is a chamber member. Make the Most of Marketing “The Vacation Planner is saving my business this year. In a struggling economy, being a part of the chamber’s guide for visitors and the referrals are more than keeping me afloat.” Capt Wally Phinney, Aqua Sports Sea Wolf Charters "Business Expo was a home run for us. We not only strengthened relationships with existing clients but managed to introduce ourselves to dozens of new potential clients, several who have become new advertisers." – B.J. Frazier, publisher of the Bluffton Sun. “The chamber’s Fall Getaway E-Promotion provided a huge return on our $500 investment. We booked 96 rooms worth more than $14,000…that’s a 29-to-1 ROI!” Joseph C. Kramer, CMP, CHSP Reduce Costs “We love the new Workforce Resource Center! Our job posting garnered about 20 applicants in a week’s time.” –Carol Moran Pfeffer, Executive Director, The Sandbox “How fantastic that you are offering the Insider Card Program–especially in a time when marketing dollars are hard to come by!” Save Time “Our first season renting beach wheelchairs was very successful. We attribute this success largely in part to you and all of the wonderful people at the Chamber of Commerce. We have renewed our membership and look forward to the upcoming season!” Amy Rosene, Owner A Day At The Beach, LLC |
Chamber members have access to reduced cost insurance, a free Workforce Resource Center and complimentary membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which makes them eligible for many more business discounts. Chamber dues are tax deductible as a necessary business expense.