Member Benefits
CHAMBER CHAT:
Through our unique partnership with local radio station WTRE 1330 AM and 104.3 FM (www.wtrecommunity.com) your business has the opportunity to be our guest on the air, reaching thousands of listeners. Chamber Chat airs every Monday from 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. at the WTRE studio.
Invaluable
COMMUNITY MAPS:
Over 15,000 maps will be distributed over the next 3 years.
$100.00 Value
GET CONNECTED GUIDE:
The ultimate Chamber member directory with over 2,000 printed copies, as a Chamber member, your business will be listed in the directory. Your business also has an opportunity to show its support by purchasing additional ad space highlighting your business.
$100.00 Value
MEMBERSHIP LISTS:
Access our mailing list of members for direct marketing. For a nominal fee, we will even provide mailing labels to make your project easy.
$200.00 Value
BULK MAIL PERMIT:
Save money on your next mailer by using the Chamber bulk mail permit which allows you to send your material at a reduced USPS rate.
$185.00 Value
WEBSITE LISTING AND LINKS:
Every member is listed on our Chamber website with links to their own sites. The membership directory averages nearly 10,000 distinct viewers each month.
$500.00 Value
WEB BIZ PAGES:
Members who do not have a website can get a page on the Chamber website for just $50 per year.
$200.00—$500.00 Value
MYCHAMBERAPP:
MyChamberApp is a SmartPhone application that is used by Chambers of Commerce across the country and is growing every day. With MyChamberApp downloaded to a SmartPhone, users have instant access to your business listing including address and telephone number. And with the SmartPhone GPS, can get instant directions to your business. MyChamberApp also allows businesses to offer Hot Deals and has a Community Events Calendar that can be updated with your special event.
$200.00 Value
COPIER & FAX SERVICE:
50 free black and white copies per month and color copies for just .25 each. You also have access to our fax machine for sending and receiving.
$100.00 Value
MEMBER-2-MEMBER DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM:
Get your message out to 380 + fellow Chamber Members by using this monthly mail packet. Prepared by Prestige Printing for just $49/mailer. If you need help designing your insert, we will be more than happy to assist you.
$350.00 Value
RIBBON CUTTINGS:
The Chamber will help you organize your grand opening or your re-grand opening and our board members and city officials will attend your ribbon cutting ceremony. The Chamber will also help you get the publicity needed for your event and we bring the big scissors and ribbon to make your event even more noticeable. The Chamber provides a photographer and will issue a press release to the media. The Chamber also alerts the media about your event giving them the opportunity to attend.
ANYTIME FITNESS DISCOUNTS:
Employees of Chamber member organizations can receive discounts of up to $5 per month off their gym memberships at the Greensburg facility. Corporate memberships are also available. Some restrictions apply. Contact 662-3055 for more information.
ETC DISCOUNTS:
Enhanced Telecommunications offers Chamber members a discounted rate on their local phone service and special offers on their website development.
BUSINESS & PERSONAL INSURANCE DISCOUNTS:
Save money on your insurance through the Auto Owners insurance Chamber program offered through Doerflinger Insurance or Witkemper Insurance. These savings can be substantial.
LOCAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
The Chamber brings continuing education to our community throughout the year helping businesses keep their staff trained for less cost and less time away from the job.
MEMBER PUBLICATIONS:
Chamber members with email get an electronic newsletter, Weekly Update. Send us your information and we will include it in the weekly update. Our email list is growing and exceeds 450 recipients.
FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING:
Get free assistance from chamber staff and the Small Business Development Center counselors on issues such as business plans, marketing strategies and financing.
REPRESENTATION/ADVOCACY:
Our staff continuously keeps an eye on business issues in our community, state and nation. We are there to represent you and the interests of the business community.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:
There is no better marketing than meeting a potential customer face-to-face and developing a relationship of trust. Participation in Chamber functions put you in touch with hundreds of potential customers throughout the year.
MONTHLY MARKETING MIXERS:
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Chamber presents a different marketing expert that will give us ideas about affordable business marketing. Meetings are held at the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library and is a great place to pick up new ideas.
CONNECTGREENSBURG:
The Chamber has a unique partnership with ConnectGreensburg, a business networking group that is growing. Meetings are held on the first Wednesdsay of the month from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites. The second meeting of the month is held on the third Wednesday of the month immediately following the Monthly Marketing Mixer at the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library. This meeting runs from 9:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Bring plenty of business cards and let our members help you grow your business.
CHAMBERAFTER HOURS:
The Chamber helps you organize a Chamber After Hours event. These events give you an opportunity to showcase your business and network in a social setting that is held at your location at the conclusion of a business day.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
The Chamber offers many opportunities to get involved in the community through a variety of activities, committees and chamber-sponsored community projects.
LEGAL UPDATES:
Keep on top of the ever changing business regulations through chamber publications and informational meetings offered throughout the year.
EVENTS:
Your business will have the opportunity to participate and attend one of our many scheduled events including but not limited to: Ag Conference; Golf Outing; Women in Business; Shopping Scramble; Annual Meeting.