| Benefit | Value |
| Jacksonville State University Member Discount Chamber Members and their employees are eligible for a 20% tuition scholarship to JSU and an application fee waiver. This discount is applicable to graduate and undergraduate hours, and cannot be combined with other scholarships. Must be a Chamber Member prior to the eligible semester. Value calculates two semesters of full-time student undergraduate hours. |
$1835 |
| Chamber Lobby Display Showcase your business brochure/information at the display counter in the Chamber lobby. |
$200 |
| Annual Chamber Magazine As a member, you are automatically listed by category and alphabetically in the annual Etowah County Current and Buyer’s Guide. Each member business receives an annual subscription and additional lobby copies upon request. Copies are also distributed to newcomers, tourists and other interested individuals throughout the year. |
$500 |
| Radio Spotlight for New Chamber Members New members are featured on Mix 102.9 and WVOK-K98, along with other new members with a “Welcome to the Chamber” intro. |
$520 |
| Grand Opening Ceremonies and Ribbon Cuttings Includes promotion, electronic invitations, your choice of ribbon color, and photography. Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors and local dignitaries receive special invitations to attend. Includes a photo in The Messenger Newspaper, as well as a post-event photo album on The Chamber’s Facebook page. |
$300 |
| Chamber Website Business Listing and Benefits Contact information with link to your website and representatives’ email addresses. Also includes the opportunity to post business events, job listings, news releases, coupons and member-to-member discount offerings. All member events, job listing, news releases and coupons automatically post to The Chamber’s Facebook and Twitter pages, and the Chamber President’s LinkedIn page. |
$400 |
| Weekly E-Blast and Blog Members can submit digital flyers for inclusion in the weekly blog, which is linked to a weekly email blast that reminds recipients to check out the new deals and events that have recently posted. One-time flyer design with one proof is provided at no additional charge. Members also have the opportunity to submit guest articles for the blog at no additional charge. Annual value includes benefit of receiving and participating in e-blast and blog. |
$350 |
| Member to Member Deals Members can submit online through their member profile a special discount or service to their fellow members. We expect this program to grow in the future to provide numerous additional $ value to Chamber membership. These discounts are exclusive to Chamber members. |
$300 |
| Business After Hours Networking Event The Chamber holds Business After Hours every month except for January, typically on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Exposure to the month’s sponsor(s), networking with between 100-200 other Chamber members, amazing food from sponsor’s caterer and generous beverages from Buffalo Rock, Supreme Beverage, Wills Creek Vineyards, and Maraella Winery are included in membership. Value includes attendance at all 11 events. |
$300 |
| Network @ Noon Workshops Monthly training workshops on topics pertinent to small business are offered typically on the first Tuesday of each month and are limited to the first 20 to RSVP. Members may bring their lunch and attend for free or have a meal provided for free as well. Value includes attendance at all 12 events. |
$420 |
| Emerging Issues Luncheons Quarterly Emerging Issues luncheons are offered to the first 40 members to RSVP and focus on developing issues that affect local commerce. Lunch is provided at no additional charge. Value includes attendance at all 4 events. |
$100 |
| MINIMUM ESTIMATED VALUE | $5,345 |
| Discounts, Discounts and more Discounts Discounts are available toward Constant Contact email marketing, other members’ services and products and leadership training opportunities. |
PRICELESS |
| Ambassador and Emissary Club The Ambassador & Emissary Club makes visits, phone calls, referrals and extends information to members throughout the year. |
PRICELESS |
| Referrals Every day The Chamber provides referrals for products and services. |
PRICELESS |
| Advocacy Chamber presence on the Region 5 Workforce Development Council, Economic Development Council, East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. Membership in the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, Business Council of Alabama, Alabama Retailers Association, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Association. In addition, The Chamber hosts legislative roundtables and meetings that connect business owners directly with elected officials on the city, county, state and national level. |
PRICELESS |
| Small Business Counseling Offered through Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, individuals may receive free counseling to enhance or start a new business. |
PRICELESS |
| AND MORE! The Chamber works hard to identify additional benefits as needs arise. Membership forums allow direct flow of information from members to the President, and when possible new ideas are cultivated into new programs or needed changes. |
PRICELESS |
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