Why join the chamber? |
The Chamber offers opportunities to market your business, network with fellow professionals, keep up to date on issues that affect your business, and become more involved in your community. We are a service and action organization, made up of business and civic members who invest in the well-being of the community. Members help support the work of the Chamber, based upon their resources, abilities, and interests, with a broad scope of opportunities to serve.
We are MORE than just meetings... |
As a new member of the chamber, you may be listed in the chamber newsletter, e-newsletter, on Facebook and can have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. |
Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors. |
Increase your visibility in the community
Meet new people
The Chamber is part of the NJ Chamber Alliance, giving our members a voice in what happens in government through our advocacy efforts. |
Building relationships and making new connections helps to strengthen your customer base and opens opportunities for collaborating with other businesses. |
Gain a voice in government
Make business contacts
Serving on a committee provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promoting developments of interest to local businesses and the community at large.
With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member-exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity. |
The chamber office often receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for referrals, and we always point callers in the direction of our business directory filled with members they can reach out to. Building relationships with your fellow chamber member businesses helps to ensure that when they're asked for a referral, they'll think of you!
Many members offer discounts to fellow members. Consider offering one yourself - supporting fellow members is highly encouraged! |
Serve on a committee
Promotion and publicity
Acquire customer referrals
Access to members-only discounts and servicesThe Shapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, conducted a national survey of 2,000 adults and found that being involved in a local chamber of commerce has positive results for businesses:
- two-thirds of consumers believe that such companies use good business practices, are reputable, care about their customers, and are involved in the community
- consumers are 49% more likely to think favorably of businesses they know belong to a chamber and are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future
- consumers are 68% more likely to eat at a national restaurant franchise in the next few months if they know that restaurant is a member of a local chamber of commerce