Membership is an investment in the present and future, and offers an active visible opportunity to participate in shaping the future of Chatham County. Chamber membership facilitates the promotion and advertisement of your business with one annual fee. In addition, you save with Members Only! Discounts and receive discounts on events and programs. Board of Advisor members receive additional exposure and benefits.
The results of a national study revealed that membership in your local chamber of commerce can have a compelling impact on your business's image among other local businesses as well as consumers. The study showed that consumers are:
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- Convinced that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall 59% of ones surveyed revealed this,
- 12% more likely to think that products of a business stack up better than that of the competition if the business is highly involved in the local chamber. The results infer that this is due to the business being thought of as being trustworthy, involved in the community and as an industry leader
- 40% more likely to eat at a restaurant franchise within the next few months if the restaurant is a member of the local chamber of commerce
- 43% more likely to consider buying insurance from an insurance company that is a member of the local chamber of commerce
- 44% more likely to think more favorably of a business that is a Chamber member and
- 63% more likely to purchases goods or services from this business in the future
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A completed Membership Form submitted with your annual dues is required to join the Chamber. A Membership Form along with an Investment Schedule is included in the
Chamber Membership Packet. The Investment Schedule details your annual dues rate as per number of employees or specific category.
If you would like more information before joining the Chamber, please contact the Chamber by email or phone at 919-742-3333. We look forward to working with you!