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It
gives you credibility.
The
Greece Chamber of Commerce membership plaque hanging on
you wall tells the world that you are interested in the
success of your community and that you care about the
strength of the business climate and that you have an
investment in your community. Your Chamber membership
and involvement provide your firm with an image of stability,
longevity and an interest in the Greece community. |
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It's
an opportunity to network. By attending Chamber
luncheon's, Business-After-Hours events and Business Expos,
you are reminding people of who you are and the services
and benefits you company provides. One of the traits of
highly successful people is that they believe in networking.
Chamber events are an obvious opportunity to be visible
and to get out of the office and mingle! |
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It
is a source of referrals.
The Chamber receives hundreds of requests each
year for recommendations on goods and services to be purchased
in the Greece area. The Chamber staff, through the use
of the Business Membership Directory, refers callers to
Chamber members. |
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Direct
Mail promotion. As a Chamber member you can
avail yourself of a special program designed to save
postage and other costs through advertising opportunities
in the Chamber's monthly newsletter, the INFORMER.
Also available for purchase is the Chamber mailing
list on labels for incorporation into your marketing
program.
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Promotional
Literature display. Members only can display
brochures and other marketing materials in the Chamber
lobby at no cost, giving your business exposure to the
scores of people who come into the Chamber facilities
for community information and meetings. |
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Timely
and Interesting publications. The Chamber's
monthly newsletter is designed to keep you informed on
business activities, Chamber events, local business issues
and member business news. The Chamber members are welcome
to submit their newsworthy items. |
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Timely
reports on key business issues. |
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Internet
presence. Your
business web-site may be linked to the chambers website. |
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Certification/Notary
Services. Free
to members only, the Chamber will certify the origin of
goods for exporters and provide Notary Public services. |
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Group
Health and Dental Insurance Plans. Individual
and/or family plans are available to members of the Greece
Chamber of Commerce. |
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Member-to-Member
discount program. Various discounts are available
through various Chamber members. |
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Membership
Directory. An excellent business tool, the
Chamber Membership Directory lists member firms alphabetically
and by business category. The Directory will provide your
business with exposure and encourage readers to buy from
you. |
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Publicity
in local newspapers. Chamber members are often
highlighted in the local media, and media is encouraged
to contact Chamber members for information on current
issues. A monthly press release gives information about
the Chamber's featured "Business-of-the-Month". |
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Free Business Counseling.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and
the Service Corp of retired Executives (SCORE) offer free
counseling in the Chamber office by appointment. These
confidential individual sessions can help you find ways
to improve your profitability, increase your market share
and operate more efficiently. |
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PLUS
... The Greece
Chamber's mission is "To enhance the business
and economic vitality of the Greece community."
The Chamber works as your advocate to improve community
understanding of the free enterprise system with frank,
face-to-face meetings with local business people and officials.
The Chamber office is a virtual information bureau able
to supply you with demographics, maps, shopping directories,
municipal information, along with a vast array of State,
Government and Small Business Adminstration pamphlets
for your referance and use. |
