Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for many years, membership in the Fuquay-Varina Area Chamber of Commerce provides many essential benefits. With the low cost of your investment, even one new customer gained through the Chamber often can pay for a full year’s membership. The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit corporation, therefore your membership dues may be tax deductible as a necessary business expense. Consult your tax advisor for more specifics as they apply to your situation. A major benefit of Chamber membership comes from how you are viewed by the public. A customer is over 60% more likely to do business with a company that is a member of their Chamber of Commerce.
Here are some of the benefits particular to the Fuquay-Varina Area Chamber of Commerce:
Networking & Activities
- Monthly Business After Hours (BAH)
An opportunity for members and prospective members to network and exchange ideas. The BAH is hosted by a different member each month and there is no charge to attend. - Monthly Coffee Chats
An opportunity for members and prospective members to network and exchange ideas. The BAH is hosted by a different member each month and there is no charge to attend. - Committees
Our committee structure is focused on areas that will strengthen the Chamber’s efforts while providing members a chance to contribute and build relationships. - Ambassadors
This is your opportunity to get to know your fellow Chamber members better while acting in an official capacity for the Chamber. Ambassadors help at events, welcome new members, conduct visits to members’ locations, and participate in a member contact program. - Ribbon Cuttings
Chamber members will gather at your location to celebrate your new business, a change in ownership or expansion at your business, an anniversary, or your joining the Chamber family. We will personally invite the mayor and Town Council members, as well as announce the event in our member newsletter and on our social media. Please allow (3) weeks advanced scheduling to coordinate a day and time for your event. - New Members
Breakfast meetings are held to give new members the opportunity to network and become familiar with members of the business community - Professional Development
The Chamber will conduct assorted seminars and training during the course of the year as determined by member needs.
Marketing
- Web Listing
Chamber membership provides your business a listing in our online member directory. Our site is visited by over 4,000 visitors monthly. - Mailing Labels
The Chamber will provide our members a complete set of labels to send your direct mail piece to your fellow Chamber members. - Referrals
The Chamber receives requests daily for information on local businesses. We only refer Chamber members and tract these referrals on a customized database for a historical record. Members are also automatically listed on our web site and if they chose, their sites are linked at no cost. - Member to Member Discount Program
A Member-to-Member program where Chamber members offer significant discounts for their goods and services to other Chamber members. - Promotional Opportunities
Sponsorships are available for everything from weekly mailings, to programs, and events. The Chamber holds both smaller, monthly, networking events, as well as multiple larger events during the course of the year that allow our members the opportunity to promote themselves through sponsorships and other opportunities. - Marketing Material Distribution
All Chamber members are invited to send business cards be displayed in the Chamber lobby. - New Member Recognition
New members are recognized in our monthly New & Renewal mailing.
Publications
- Weekly e-Newsletter
The Chamber Chat goes out to over 700 email addresses and contains, along with information on Chamber activities, special events or activities held by our members. - Business Directory
Members are listed in our online directory and can be searched by business name or industry. - Advertising
Special advertising rates to appear on the weekly Chamber Chat and through our various social media platforms. - Local Maps
Published every other year, 10,000 local road maps are distributed in the area with available advertising space.
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