The Benefits of Membership


The Real Value of Your Chamber Membership Investment
There are many reasons that businesses join the Etowah Chamber. The following are benefits which are INCLUDED in your annual membership dues. As you can see, it PAYS to be a member!
BENEFIT
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOGO TUITION DISCOUNT
Your business and its employees are eligible to receive a buy one class, get one free tuition discount for graduate and undergraduate classes.
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY TUITION DISCOUNT
Your business and its employees are eligible to receive a 20% corporate scholarship to JSU for graduate and undergraduate classes, as well as a waiver on the application fee.
CHAMBER LOBBY DISPLAY
Showcase your business brochure/information at the display counter in the Chamber lobby.
DIRECTORY LISTING IN CURRENT MAGAZINE
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.
GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES AND RIBBON CUTTINGS
The premiere and preferred way to open a business or celebrate an anniversary, a new renovation, or change in ownership. The Chamber works with each business to plan the perfect ribbon cutting ceremony. Big bow and scissors are included along with professional photography and video.
CHAMBER WEBSITE BUSINESS LISTING AND BENEFITS
Contact information with a 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.
UNLIMITED NEWSLETTER FEATURES
Members have unlimited opportunities to submit ads and informational pieces to the monthly newsletter which reports local news and happenings in Etowah and is distributed to over 2200+ email addresses and posted to over 12,000 followers on all social channels.
MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS & EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
The Chamber hosts monthly events in many formats to help build relationships and make connections in the business community.
STATE OF ETOWAH
Quarterly events focused on discussing future development plans in different sectors. Space is limited. Value includes attendance at all events.
DISCOUNTS
Members receive discounts toward Constant Contact email marketing, other members’ services and products and leadership training opportunities. Click here for more information about the Constant Contact Chamber discount program.
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Chamber Ambassadors make visits, phone calls, referrals and extend information to members throughout the year.
REFERRALS
Every day The Chamber provides referrals for products and services.
ADVOCACY
The Chamber serves on multiple regional planning and development councils. The Chamber hosts legislative forums that connect businesses directly with elected officials on the city, county, state and national level.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
Offered through Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, individuals may receive free counseling to enhance or start a new business.
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.
MEMBERSHIP NOT ONLY MATTERS, IT PAYS!

 
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