Benefits

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH:

Free listing in the Membership Directory.
Free listing on the Chamber's web site and free link to your site.
Direct mail advertising to our 500+ members with an insert in our monthly newsletter.
Chamber referral service - we ONLY refer to Chamber members.
Our Member to Member Discount Program
Participation in promotional activities of Applefest®, the region's largest event.
Networking opportunities through attending or hosting a "Business After Hours".
Access to the Chamber's membership list on disk or labels.
Display of your promotional material on the Chamber's information rack in the office.
Use of the Chamber's bulk mail permit number for all your business bulk mailing needs - a $160 value.

BE PART OF A UNIFIED VOICE IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Chamber provides a forum for its members and the community to communicate with legislators and other         representatives of government concerning local, state, and national issues.
The Chamber works for business-friendly legislation and regulation. In recent years, it has successfully lobbied to         retain subsidized local commuter air service and enact worker's compensation reform.

SUPPORT THE CHAMBER'S EFFORTS TO:
Create and maintain jobs by recruiting and retaining retail, commercial, professional and industrial businesses.
Improve education at all levels, including developing a better-trained work force for area business and industry.
Improve the local business climate through promotion of the area to potential developers.
Promote the area to visitors, recruiting conventions and group and individual tourists.
Provide relocation information to people who are looking for a better place to work and live.
Boost the local economy by organizing Applefest® and supporting other events that draw people to the area.
Applaud progress in the area with its Gold Shovel Awards.
Celebrate community involvement and the spirit of volunteerism with its Man and Woman of the Year Awards.

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES
Comprehensive health coverage for one or more employees through Chamber Choice. This plan offers coverage by         Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield including dental and vision plans, as well as other great value-added benefits.

AS A NEW MEMBER, YOU'LL:
Be highlighted in our Chamber newsletter.
Receive your first newsletter insert for free (a $55 value).
Be invited to attend a Chamber board meeting and to attend Business After Hours.