The following are only some the benefits you’ll enjoy as
a member of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce:
· Networking:
Expand your business through contacts at Chamber events. The Chamber
hosts a monthly luncheon, a weekly morning coffee, and Chamber member
businesses host informal monthly gatherings aimed at bringing businesses
leaders together to exchange ideas, create business relationships and
network.
· Referrals: Benefit from the hundreds of referrals made from
the Chamber office. The Chamber office is staffed 5 days a week and we
process numerous telephone calls and requests for information about
businesses in our area. As a member of our Chamber, your business has
top priority on our referral list.
· Member Profiles: Expand your marketing through profiles
featured in the monthly Chamber newsletter or within the weekly on-line
newsletter.
· Community Events: Participating in community events hosted
by the Chamber (like “Meigs County Day” at an Ohio University Football
game, and “Capital Day” in Columbus) or becoming involved with a Chamber
fundraiser (like the Annual Halloween Cruise, or Dinner Dance) is a
great way to increase your visibility within the community.
· Local Economic Development: The Chamber works closely with
the Meigs County Economic Development Office and the Office of Tourism
and Retail Development to improve the quality of living and working in
Meigs County. As a Chamber member, you’ll be enrolled in the Meigs
County Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate program, designed to
increase local spending.
· Information Resource: The Chamber is a source of information
five days a week from its office and 24-7 through the website. You’ll
stay up-to-date on Chamber and community happenings when you receive
both the monthly newsletter, and the weekly “Chamber News” email.
· Business Growth: The Chamber works with other business
organizations and other Chambers on issues relevant to the region and
the state.
· Visibility: Increase your business’ visibility by becoming a
member of a respected business organization. Link into the Chamber
website for added exposure.
· Advertising: The Chamber offers group-advertising rates to
its members when they participate in special programs (like the
shop-local campaign). Let us help to publicize your business or
organization by placing your flyer in our monthly newsletter!
While this is only a sample of the many programs and services offered
by your Chamber, I’m sure you can see why it’s important to the future
of your business to join the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce.
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