Please join us…
…as a member of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. Becoming a member is easy, affordable, tax deductible, and requires very little time and attention. Membership can boost your business’s visibility, connect you with other business leaders, and ensure that your voice is heard on issues affecting the local business climate.
It’s not only an investment in your company’s success, it’s an investment in our community. A strong membership enables the Chamber to market the community both to tourists and to those considering permanent relocation, and to provide assistance in recruiting an expanded industrial and commercial base.
Perhaps the most significant benefits are the most intangible, like the relationships that develop among those sharing common business and community goals, and the positive momentum created by being part of a thriving organization that it passionate about success.
Of course, there are tangible benefits as well, including:
Visibility
- Free listing in our annual Membership Directory (8,000 printed annually).
- Free listing in the Chamber’s online business directory. (with enhansed listing available)
- Use of the Chamber logo on your website (with authorization).
- Member referral service.
- Reduced rates for listing in Chamber publications.
- Broadcast fax to membership roster profiling new members.
- One-time discounts to new members for selected radio and newspaper advertising.
- Ribbon cutting ceremony to promote your business, featured in local newspapers and the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.
- Telephone referrals.
- Your company brochures displayed in Chamber lobby.
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Monthly relocation inquiry list (upon request) provides monthly emailed list of names and addresses in label format.
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Member to Member discount program( this offer is to promote your business by offering discount to chamber members only)
Education and Information
- Access to the Small Business Information Center offering demographic statistics, area fact sheets, labor information, area maps, and marketing data.
- Participation in business-related classes and seminars.
- The Business Development Committee connects business owners to answers, advice, and resources.
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.) provides free confidential business counseling at the Chamber office, by appointment.
- Monthly newsletter keeps members informed of Chamber activities.
Networking
- Participation in golf outings and social events.
- Networking opportunities through Business After Hours programs.
- Good Neighbors Lunch provides an opportunity for selected members to have lunch with Chamber staff members.
Other Services
- Chamber Checks Program allows individuals or businesses to buy special gift certificates redeemable at all Chamber member businesses. Each check is accompanied by a membership listing (for more information, see www.certifichecks.com).
- Mailing labels of membership roster to new members. Reduced rates for mailing labels for current members.
- Notarized Certificates of Origins, free for members.
- A unified voice to government regarding important local issues.
- Opportunities to serve on Chamber committees.
For additional membership information or to request an application, please call (336)786-6116 or email president1@mtairyncchamber.org. We look forward to hearing from you