Charleston chamber of commerce
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Entrepreneur Chamber Membership Level
Thank you for being a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber. Membership in the Chamber of Commerce has a positive impact on your business and your business community.
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We’ll Connect You with Customers, Suppliers and Other Businesses
• Two listings, one alphabetically and one categorically, in the Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide • Listing on the Chamber web-site, www.charlestonchamber.net • Listing in business-specific publications as appropriate – Major & Industrial Employer’s Directories, Meeting, Event & Wedding Planners Guide, etc. • Recognition in the business@dvocate newsletter and at the Board of Directors meeting upon joining • Monthly President’s Receptions for new and existing members • Participation in the Chamber’s member to member discount program • Utilize volunteer opportunities to build relationships with other businesspeople • Advertising and marketing opportunities through Chamber publications and events • Access to all three Area Business Councils • One "Try Us Out" ticket to a Business After Hours event • One "Try Us Out" ticket to an Area Business Council breakfast / lunch • Inclusion in the Chamber’s member referral program • Inclusion in the Chamber’s Speaker’s Bureau • Utilize the brochure racks in the Chamber’s lobby • Membership decal. Certificate upon request
We’re Your Source of Business Information
• Access to economic and demographic research and data from the Chamber’s Center for Business Research - Research specialists available for your questions • Your business reference library – the Business Information Center – in the Chamber building • Access to Minority Business Development and Service Corp. of Retired Executives at the Chamber offices • Receive the business@dvocate, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter • Receive e-update, the Chamber’s weekly newsletter • Receive the Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide • Receive Commerce the Chamber’s quarterly magazine
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We’re Building & Strengthening the Local Economy
• Be a part of retaining and building our local military community • Be a part of developing our local base of high-tech businesses • Reap the benefits of our local industry retention & expansion program • Be part of improving education in our area and strengthening your future workforce • Work with other businesses to make our community as strong as possible
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We’re Your Voice in Government and Community Issues
• Lobbyist and Chamber staff who represent your business issues in Columbia, Washington & locally • Opportunities to "have your say" at regular member forums • Participate in forums & other meetings with elected officials • Opportunities to travel with other business people to Washington & Columbia to meet with elected officials
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We Save You Money
• Member rates on research information, Chamber publications, programs and events • Participation in money-saving programs designed for Chamber members • Receive discounts from other Chamber member firms • Receive 50% discount on a 50 word advertisement to run 1 week in e-update, the Chamber’s weekly newsletter • Realize a tax deduction – Chamber membership is 96% tax deductible as a business expense according to the IRS • Receive 50% discount on first Chamber member mailer list(on disk or e-mail) • Free Parking when attending functions at Chamber offices
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We Support Your Professional Development
• Participate in CEO Roundtables for small business owners • Utilize the Business Training Seminars – top-quality, affordable professional development • Utilize the opportunity to apply for Leadership Charleston, a 10-month leadership training and development program
Corp Membership features in addition to above:
• 2 “Try Us Out” tickets to a Business After Hours event • 2 “Try Us Out” tickets to an Area Business Council breakfast/lunch • 1 weeks in e-update newsletter
Exec. Membership features in addition to above
• Table top display at the President’s Reception • 5 “Try Us Out” tickets to a Business After Hours event • 5 “Try Us Out” tickets to an Area Business Council breakfast/lunch • 3 weeks in e-update newsletter
