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Joining the Springfield Washington Chamber of Commerce is a sound business decision that offers multiple opportunities for success. Follow our Top 10 list to learn more about what your Chamber can do for you.
Top Ten Reasons you should join the Chamber:
1. Improve Your Bottom Line. Your Chamber has a wealth of programs and activities that can help your company prosper. All you have to do is get involved! Chamber members are encouraged to "Remember A Member" when fulfilling business and personal needs for goods and services. It's just good business!
2. Expand Your Networking at the Annual Membership Banquet. Attend the Chamber's annual meeting and installation of new officers, and it's not unusual for deals to be made between salad and dessert. Let us know what's happening by submitting what's new at your business for inclusion in our e-mail updates. Chamber committees are one way to become an active member and receive recognition at the same time.
3. Enhance Your Credibility. Chamber membership tells your customers that you are a reputable company that actively participates in the local business community. Members are encouraged to display our Springfield Washington County Chamber of Commerce membership decal at their business locations, on company materials and in their advertisements as an integral part of their marketing.
4. Receive Member-to-Member Discounts Participating. Members promote themselves by offering discounts to fellow chamber Members.
5. Gain Increased Visibility through Cost Effective Marketing. All members are listed on our web site's Member Directory. Members receive consumer referrals through the Chamber. Members have opportunities to target their advertising to other members. Sponsoring Chamber Events are opportunities for community recognition. No cost Internet Links: Members can link their Chamber Listing to the business web site at no charge!
6. Achieve Recognition. Your Chamber works to highlight the good things you do.
7. Learn from other Small Business Owners. Network with owners and managers of all sized companies and learn additional ways to improve your own.
8. Have a Voice in Issues Affecting Your Business. The Chamber works on developing public policy to improve the general business climate of the Springfield – Washington County area. The Chamber also educates local government entities on issues of vital importance to the business community.
9. Participate in Local Economic Development. Play a vital role in recruiting new companies to the Springfield –Washington County area and improving conditions for existing businesses.
10. Give Back to Your Community and Be a Good Citizen. Get involved in Your Chamber and give back to the community by becoming knowledgeable about business issues and active in local projects. Your employees and your customers will thank you for your efforts. |