WHY JOIN THE GREENVILLE CHAMBER?
Networking at its best is available to all members
through participation in fun events such as the monthly Business After
Hours and through volunteering to work with committees. People best
remember your business when they get to know YOU.
Member Orientation - ensures you fully understand
how you can make your membership investment work for your business.
You also get the opportunity to meet with other new members and the
Chamber staff.
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Benefits of Joining the Chamber
1.
New Member Orientation. Meet the staff
and other new members as you learn how to make the most of your
investment.
2. Ribbon Cutting. We'll welcome you with
a ribbon cutting and publish a photo in the Herald Banner and
on our web page.
3. FREE ad from the Herald Banner. Invest
in 1 ad and receive the 2nd free! Ad size is 3 column x 5”
for $99.
4. Networking. Get to know other Chamber
members at monthly Business After Hours sessions, Quarterly Membership
Luncheons, and Chamber events.
5. FREE set of mailing labels. Send out
a mailing to the entire Chamber membership and let everyone know
you are open for business.
6. Internet Listings. Every Chamber member
is listed in the categorical membership directory on the Chamber's
web site (in addition to the print directory you're reading right
now!)
7. FREE Display Table and Lunch. Show off
your business get an introduction from the head table at the next
Quarterly Membership Luncheon.
8. Resources. Need a temporary place to
work for a day? The Chamber offers a business re-source room and
a conference room (by appoint-ment). Members can access the Internet
at no
charge from the Chamber office.
9. Education. The Chamber offers seminars,
a library of professional development videotapes, directories
and professional publications.
10. Newsletter. Choose print or e-mail format
to receive this monthly publication filled with information valuable
to your business.
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Free Business Display - at the first quarterly
membership luncheon you attend as a new member. Bring brochures, merchandise,
video, or whatever will best communicate the essence of your business
to the approximately 100 members in attendance. One meal is also free
at your first membership luncheon.
Internet Exposure - Opportunities to
tap into the rapidly increasing Internet-user market with the potential
of reaching an otherwise untapped market. Your business will be listed
as a member on the Chamber website (www.greenvillechamber.com ) which
receives over 18,000 hits per month. Additionally you can take advantage
of:
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Banner Ads – rotating
banner ad on chamber website (www.greenvillechamber.com) offers you
an opportunity to market your company as one of the top business leaders
in our community. A click on your banner ad will take viewers directly
to your company information. The chamber tracks the number of hits
your ad receives and supplies you with a quarterly report.
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Membership Page Enhancement
- low cost marketing opportunity to advertise your products, company
services, and business philosophy with color logo and photo images
for less than 3 cents per day.
Marketing Opportunities - gain exposure for your
business by participating in the Chamber’s seasonal ad campaigns designed
to offer participation at the level that’s best suited for your budget.
Please contact Shauna at the Chamber 903-455-1510 for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities - increase exposure to
your market by helping to sponsor the Chamber’s Special Events and programs.
Please contact Shauna at the Chamber 903-455-1510 for more information.
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Casino Night
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Fall Golf Tournament
Lists and Mailing Labels - lists of Chamber members, clubs and organizations,
manufacturers, schools, apartments, churches, realtors, banks, and many others
are kept current at the Chamber office for distribution. Some are available
on labels. A minimal fee is charged for some lists.
Publications
- Newsletter - supplied to all members in your choice of format
- Membership Directory - two free listings in directory, alpha and
business classified. Includes relocation, economic, and demographic
information.
- Quality of life publication - relocation and lifestyle information for
residents and visitors
- City/county map
- Special event programs
- Tourism information
- Listing on members page on the internet
Business Resource Room - available to members by appointment. A large
workstation complete with computer, color printer, Internet access, and various
loanable equipment can also be utilized by members.
Outstanding Programs offer business people multiple
opportunities to get involved and let others know about your business.
(see committee listing)
Educational Opportunities for business professionals
- seminars and the Idea Network give members an opportunity to address
particular issues. In addition, a library of professional development
tapes, professional publications, directories, and other information
is available in the Business Resource Room.
Ribbon Cutting - members of the Greenville Chamber
will welcome your business by attending a ribbon cutting ceremony at
your place of business or at the Chamber office. A photo of the ceremony
is submitted to the Herald Banner for publication.
As a new Chamber member, you can take advantage of immediate
opportunities to get involved.
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Be our guest for lunch and Member Orientation at
the Greenville Chamber office 2713 Stonewall St., scheduled each month
at 11:30 a.m. Learn how to get the most out of your Chamber membership.
Reservations required 903-455-1510.
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Attend Quarterly Membership Luncheons. One free lunch
and one free table to promote your business at the first luncheon
you attend. Reservations required 903-455-1510.
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Be sure to pick up your FREE set of Member Mailing
Labels. New members will want to be sure tod introduce themselves
and their products/services with fellow members. This can be done
by sending a direct mail piece to each member representative using
your complimentary set of mailing labels.
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Check out the Business Idea Network designed to allow
business owners and managers a time to learn from each other about
topics and issues relevant to effective business management. It’s
also a great time to network with other chamber members and let them
know about your business.
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Business After Hours is another monthly networking
opportunity. Members and employees are invited to a local business
between 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to get to know each other informally.
No reservation required.
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New members receive a gift certicicate that allows
you to invest in 1 ad from the Greenville Herald Banner and
receive the 2nd free! Ad size is 3 column x 5” for $99.
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Check out the Plan
of Action for volunteer opportunities for you and your employees.
Call the Chamber office (903-455-1510) and sign-up for a committee
or event.
Referrals - approximately 1,000 Chamber member
referrals are made each month in response to phone, Internet, or mail
inquiries. Only Chamber members are referred.
Credibility by Association - when people know you
are a member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, they know you are
part of a group of professionals working together to positively impact
both the economy and the quality of life in our community. Our members
proudly display their Chamber plaques for public view.
Get involved in the Greenville
Chamber of Commerce
and we’ll do our part to make sure your business prospers!
The Greenville Chamber
of Commerce
is in Business for Greenville.
Join us today!
Click here
to fill out an on-line membership application.
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2713 Stonewall Street
P.O. Box 1055
Greenville, Texas 75403-1055
(903) 455-1510
FAX (903) 455-1736
Email: chamber@greenvillechamber.com
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