Why Join the Chamber?
Joining a chamber of commerce provides businesses with access to resources, discounts, and relationships that enable them to save money, market their products, and streamline their processes. Here are some of the top reasons why you should join the Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce.
Gain a Voice in Government
Your local chamber takes on the tough issues and opposes new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aids businesses in being treated fairly.
Chamber Events
Chamber events and education provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base and keep informed. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients, and vendors.
Increase your Visibility
Membership with the chamber of commerce provides your business with opportunities for business exposure through our member directory and social media outlets. You can also grow your business by advertising with the chamber throughout the year via various sponsorship opportunities.
Networking Opportunities
The chamber’s fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. Networking opportunities such as in-person events and guest speakers are provided with your membership to the chamber of commerce.
Members-Only Discounts and Services
Being a chamber member gets you access to discounts on shipping, gas, insurance, office supplies, and more! You can also purchase group benefits through the Chambers Plan to save you money and attract employees.
Credibility
You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of a chamber of commerce. Research has shown that customers are more likely to use the goods and services of businesses that belong to a chamber of commerce.
Still Not sure if the Chamber is the right fit for you?
If you are still unsure about why you would join the chamber and what the chamber can do for you consider the following:
-Most consumers think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall. It shows customers that a company uses good business practices and that a business is reputable.
-44% of consumers are more likely to think favourably of businesses who are members of the chamber of commerce.
– If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber, consumers are more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.
– Consumers view chamber of commerce members as trustworthy and are 12% more likely to believe their products and services are better than competitors.
– Customers are more likely to use the goods and services of businesses that belong to the chamber of commerce.
Additional Benefits
- Reduced rates at Chamber events
- Sponsorship Opportunities to highlight your companies involvement in the community
- Free access to our Membership Meetings with guest speakers and networking events
- Member e-newsletter keeping you informed on events, education opportunities, news, and more.
- Opportunities to advertise and highlight your organization’s news and event updates via our publication and website.
- Access to our Membership Directory