Membership Benefits

RESEARCH, CONSULTATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY

Since its inception in 1913, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce has evolved into the regions leading economic development and business advocacy association, delivering a wide range of vital services to regional businesses.

Privately funded by nearly one thousand local businesses, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit business organization. By investing in the Chamber, you expand your network of business contacts, increase your management expertise and join in support of business already addressing important economic and governmental issues impacting your business and community.

When you join the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, you're making a smart investment in your business and community. Whether your business is new or one hundred years old, sole-proprietorship or employer of many read on and discover how Chamber membership enhances your bottom line.

New Contacts: We are your link. The Chamber actively presents a wide variety of programs, providing you with hundreds of opportunities to make profitable new business contacts. Plus, the thousands of people who contact the Chamber each year for recommendations are exclusively given the names of Chamber members.

Savings: Chamber members have access to valuable group health and dental plans, and receive special discounts on cellular phone charges, natural gas, and electricity rates.

Professional Development: Strengthen your management effectiveness and your company's profitability by participating in information-packed meetings, seminars, issue forums and workshops.

Business Resources: The Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC), located at the Chamber headquarters, is an innovative, high-tech, one-stop business resource center. The BAC has the latest technology, business-related software, informational and instructional videos, reference material, free counseling, and educational workshops.

Legislative Action: You'll have a voice in the Chambers actions to pass pro-business legislation and prevent the passage of legislation that hurts business.

Economic Growth: As an investor in the economic growth of our community, you are helping the Chamber tackle the tough issues affecting the areas economy. The Chamber helps members prosper, grow and remain competitive and we attract new business investments to the Metro South region.

Exposure: You can put your company name and message in front of thousands of businesses by taking advantage of our affordable and diverse marketing options. Through advertising, exhibiting, direct marketing, and/or sponsoring events you can reach hundreds of decision-makers and thousands of businesses in the Metro South region.

Information: As an informed member you are an asset to the business community. We keep you informed with our fast reading, award winning Action Report newsletter. You have access to helpful resources, facts and figures, market trends, business tips, management techniques, and timely information on the people and issues affecting our community.

Visibility & Credibility: Your business will receive two free listings in the next edition of The Metro South Book for Business membership directory. You're encouraged to proudly promote your commitment to a strong regional economy by displaying your membership plaque and window decal.

The Bottom Line: Your membership is an investment in your business' future. The Chamber gives you access to customers and decision-makers, valuable savings on business products and services, and the information you need to make critical business decisions.

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