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ACCESS
TO BENEFITS
•Energy Alliance Program
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Empire Vision Insurance
•Free listing on Chamber website
•Member to Member Discount Program
NETWORKING
AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Chamber of Commerce provides
the following networking and
sponsorship opportunities for our
members:
• Informative Breakfast Programs
•Networking Luncheons
• Business Expos
•Awards Recognition Dinners
• Business After Hours
•Networking
•Ribbon Cuttings
• Timely Seminars
•Golf Tournament
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PROMOTIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Referrals from Chamber Staff
Networking Events
Ribbon Cuttings
Quarterly Mailing inserts
Door Prizes and giveaways
Free media advertising for new members
Mailing labels
Display Rack for your advertising materials
Membership Directory Advertising
Chamber Newsletter Promotions
LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES ON COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
Membership Committee
Economic
Development & Government Affairs
Business Education
Arts & Tourism
Agricultural Business
Golf Tournament
Marketing & Communications
Leadership
Columbia County
Board of Directors
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TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS WHEN YOU JOIN THE CHAMBER
Promotion:
RIBBON CUTTING New businesses or businesses that have recently expanded or relocated receive a package including a quarter-page ad in the Register-Star Newspaper and The Chatham Courier, ribbon cutting photo in the Register-Star Newspaper, discounted advertising from Midhudsonmedia and one free month on CC Scoop's website.
NEW MEMBERS RECIEVE
•Clear Channel Radio of The Hudson Valley will make available 15 introductory commercials on each of their 3 stations: 98.5 The Cat, Cruisin' 93.5fm and WHUS 1230am, for each newly signed member. Total of 45 spots.
•Free 2x4 ad in The Columbia Paper: $104 value
•WDST, 100.1 Radio Woodstock and 106.5 Beacon, offer fifteen 30 second commercials for free
•Half price business ad from Midhudsonmedia on Cable Access Channel 11: Regular price is $325; Chamber members pay $150 including free design service valued at $25.
•Discounted advertising from The Columbia Insider: first ad, any size, half price.
•Listing on the Chamber's web page, with a business description and fee link to you website
•Listing in the Chamber Newsletter
•Listing in annual Membership Directory
Cost Saving Benefits:
ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM Participate in the Alliance and benefit from the purchasing power of a large group to cut your electricity and natural gas costs. You are likely to save at least your entire membership investment by enrolling in this program. It is a free benefit to businesses large and small.
GROUP HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE Receive benefits at a group discounted rate. We currently offer Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP), MVP Health Plan, and Guardian Dental. For more information contact the Chamber's Insurance Administrator,
Erin Nevins of EP Nevins Insurance Agency at (518) 464-0400
or visit www.epnevins.com.
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM Take advantage of discounts at participating Chamber member businesses. You don't have to give a discount to get a discount - you just need to be a Chamber member or an employee of one. The list of participating businesses can be found on the Chamber's website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com
“Through the
Chamber, I’ve participated in Small Business Day in
Albany and voiced my concerns to our elected officials in
the State government. I’ve had the opportunity to experience
different aspects of the county through the Chamber and been
able to give back to the community via the Chamber Tourism
Committee. I’ve found the Chamber to be a valuable resource
to enhance my business.”
Steele Andrews
Silvanus Lodge
Hillsdale, NY
For more information about Chamber Membership
contact the Chamber at 518-828-4417 or click
here to access the 2011 Membership Application. |