Benefits

Posted April 22nd, 2010 by AKBSolutions
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Direct Cost Savings

  • Complimentary Notary Services (limit 1 per month)
  • Chamber member-to-member discount and rebate programs
  • Free Certificates of Origin
  • Discounted local room rates at select area hotels
  • Complimentary listings on Jobing.com, accessible to local job seekers
  • Chamber Conference room with special rates for members

Business and Professional Development

  • Business development and networking events
  • Business education courses and leadership training
  • Participation on NCCC Committees:
    Governmental Affairs, Economic Development, Ambassadors, Business Development
  • Complimentary SCORE counseling
  • Complimentary business counseling at the Small Business Development and International Trade Center (SBDITC)

Economic Development

  • Access to Enterprise Zone tax credits
  • Access to free Technical Assistance
  • Access to Microloan Program
  • Access to SCORE business counselors
  • Job Postings and Job Fairs
  • Access to Business Outreach, Attraction and Retention (O.A.R.) Program
  • National City Green Business Program

Marketing and Networking

  • Listing in online and printed membership directory
  • Proud Member logo available for individual business website
  • Chamber Hot Deals Section to offer discounts and promotions
  • Invitations to Chamber signature events (Auto Heritage Day, Taste of National City, Salute to Navy, Annual Dinner, Golf Tournament)
  • Cost effective advertising on Chamber website and email marketing
  • Monthly mailers to all chamber members and community partners
  • Monthly Chamber breakfasts meetings
  • Local and regional business mixers
  • Committee meetings monthly

Public Policy and Access to Legislators

  • 2011 Public Policy Manual
  • Participation on NCCC Economic Development and Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Input into local planning processes
  • Direct access to representative offices

Business Promotion

  • Membership Plaque
  • Free listing on Chamber’s Website
  • Referrals to your business
  • Display of your business cards in Chamber lobby
  • Complimentary Ribbon cutting for new business
  • Grand openings
  • Business event calendar listings on website

Advertising Opportunities

  • Community Business Directory
  • Dining and Lodging Guide
  • National City Map
  • Chamber Website
  • Chamber Newsletter
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)

Business Resources

  • Local demographic statistics
  • Major employer list
  • Membership labels

Regular Chamber Programs

  • Educational Breakfast Series- Bi-Monthly
  • Chamber Committee Meetings – Monthly
  • Business Networking Mixer – Quarterly
  • Executive Speaker Series – Quarterly
  • Maximize your Membership – Quarterly
  • State of the Chamber Address – Annual
  • Mayor’s State of the Business Address – Annual

Each new member receives one free business card ad in Chamber Newsletter and one mailing of an advertising flyer to all Chamber members. *Member dues are nonrefundable.