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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.