Chamber Membership Benefits

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH JOINING THE CHAMBER

There are an estimated 4,000 chambers of commerce in the United States, and 3 million businesses are currently part of a chamber of commerce. If a consumer knows a business is part of its local chamber, there is a 63% increase in the likelihood that the consumer will shop with that business.

Joining a chamber of commerce is a great way to be part of the community. This is important since 8% of small businesses fail because they don’t have a network.

Your local chamber of commerce gives you a community to be a part of so you don’t have to feel alone. Furthermore, it can help you secure grants and funding you may have otherwise not have been able to access. When you’re struggling to keep your doors open, a chamber could be a good support system.

The business world is unpredictable, and, frankly, can be overwhelming for new entrepreneurs. This is especially the case after the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in closures all over the country. In fact, following the pandemic, 200,000 U.S. small businesses closed in the first year.

Wherever are you in the life-cycle of your business (i.e., just starting out, looking to take that next growth leap, or considering the sale of your business), chambers have programs and solutions for all stages of business.

Chambers have a legislative agenda that reflects the needs of businesses in their area. This advocacy is happening on your behalf at no cost to you. If you want your specific concerns and voice to be heard by local and state lawmakers, being a chamber member is a good way to do this.

Member businesses are also kept aware of legislative issues facing their businesses. There’s a lot that happens on the local, state and federal levels — too much for the average business owner to track on their own. The chamber will help keep you informed about issues that could affect you like taxation, legalization and permitting issues.

It’s important to remember that many of the benefits of chamber membership are available to your employees as well. This perk alone can make chamber membership worth it.

For instance, if you want to get more involved in social media, and your person who will be handling it doesn’t know how to do it, you have two options for training: place the onus on your employee to learn or pay for the training yourself.

A more cost-effective solution is to check when you join your local chamber of commerce to find out if they have a seminar on the subject.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Joining the 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.

MAJOR BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

1. MAKING BUSINESS

CONTACTS

The chamber initiates numerous monthly business-to-business opportunities for networking and connecting with other local business professionals.

4. BRING CREDIBILITY TO

YOUR BUSINESS.

You increase the positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of the chamber of commerce.

2. RECEIVING CHAMBER

NEWSLETTERS

Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local business community, and details about up-and-coming chamber events.

3. ACQUIRE CUSTOMER

REFERRALS.

Every day, your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for referrals of local businesses. Local residents and travelers see the chamber as a reliable source for information.

5. INCREASE YOUR

VISIBILITY IN THE

COMMUNITY.

As a member of the chamber of commerce, you will be listed in the chamber newsletter, online directory and magazine and will have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber can also promote your grand opening/ ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

6. NETWORKING

OPPORTUNITIES.

Chambers have numerous committees, and serving on one of them provides additional networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development

PAYSON CITY

Serving as a gateway to the famed Mount Nebo Scenic Byway, Payson City prides itself as the “Home to Adventure.” A great variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in the Wasatch Mountains are located just minutes from Payson’s downtown area, while the city itself offers beautiful neighborhood parks, large sports facilities and unique community events.

Photo by Jon Mott

Photo by The Daily Herald

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