Chamber Membership a Great Gift!

Published December 20,2010 in the Culpeper Star Exponent

 

Considering gifts at the last minute? I have seen so many Facebook posts from friends suggesting that they have a lot of shopping left to do for Christmas gifts.  Let the Culpeper Chamber make it easy for you. We have “Chamber Cash” that you can buy to stuff those stockings. The Chamber cash is accepted by many local businesses and makes it easy to support the “Buy Local” strategy that we all have. Call the Chamber office at 540-825-8628 or come by the Depot for details.

What else do we have in our gift bag for you at the Chamber??? Consider a gift that will provide returns throughout the year. If you have not joined yet – we have a deal for you thru the end of this year. Chamber Membership makes it easy for you to connect with other businesses and consumers to enhance your business opportunities. A Chamber Membership will provide a way for you and your employees to connect with new opportunities in 2011.

What would Chamber membership offer you and your business? Glad you asked… I hope that your stocking can handle all of these… Member Referrals, Member Referral Statistics,  Business Seminars, Website Visibility, Mobile App Visibility, Business Discounts, Member Business Card and Brochure Distribution, Culpeper Chamber Community Guide and Business Directory, Informational and Network Breakfasts, Information and Network Lunches (RAVE Luncheons), Annual Banquet & Silent Auction, CulpeperFest & Business Expo, The “Pepper Open” Classic Golf Tournament, Chamber News Newsletter, Chamber News Email, Community Leadership Development Programs, Posts on CulpeperJobs.com, New Member Announcements, Young Professionals Group, Human Resource Council, Hot Deals on the Chamber Website and MyChamberApp, Non-Profit Council programs (see http://www.basicsbootcamp.com/ for the next program) , Legislative Programs and updates, Membership Mixers, and much more. The gift of Chamber membership has the ROI that fits all business plans.

Finally, one of the most sought after ways to benefit from your membership in the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is a coveted seat on one of the Leadshare Groups. The groups meet in the mornings and share business leads and business support among the members of each group. The leadshare groups are designed to assist participants in expanding their business network.  It is an active and structured system for furnishing and receiving business referrals. These are especially helpful for those home based businesses to keep their business and communication skills sharp. The groups meet each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at various locations in Culpeper. Go to http://www.leadshare.net/  for more information. Give yourself the gift of joining a leadshare group in 2011.

Our mission at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is to be the voice of the business community working to promote, build, and support the most effective climate for economic development. Join us to add your voice to the mission of the Chamber. Contact Martha Snider, at the Culpeper Chamber office located at the Depot to connect you and your associates today. Your Chamber – Your Business – Our Future.

Jim Charapich, President/CEO Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce

jcharapich@culpepervachamber.com