Become a Florence Chamber Member
Take the opportunity, join the Florence Chamber, add your company (organization) profile in the list and promote your business with us.
Membership Has Its Benefits: Reasons To Join
Businesses, organizations, and individuals benefit from valuable opportunities as members of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. There are five key reasons why you should join your local chamber: validation and credibility, networking opportunities, access to information, government advocacy, and purchasing benefits.
That means you get extra publicity, access to mailing lists, special member-only deals, referrals from the Chamber’s office and Visitors Center, business coaching and training, professional development resources, informative newsletters and business alerts, fellowship and camaraderie, support from buy-local campaigns and tourism promotion, along with increased visibility with locals, new residents, and visitors, and advocacy with government bodies and elected representatives to take-on the tough issues and to campaign for (or against) new regulations, taxes, or fees that impact small businesses.
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A list of benefits:
- Business Referrals – The Chamber receives many inquiries and of course, the Chamber always recommends its members first.
- Networking – Membership meetings, business mixers, special events and new member receptions provide excellent opportunities to network with other Chamber businesses.
- Educational Programming – From speakers at membership meetings once a month, to educational seminars, the Chamber offers many programs to educate businesses and serves as a sounding board for problem solving.
- Leadership – Many opportunities exist for showcasing and improving your leadership skills.
- Tax Deduction – Florence Area Chamber dues are tax deductible as business expense.
- Chamber Directory – Your company is listed by business category, in the annual printed Directory, and is included on the Chamber’s website member directory.
- Ribbon Cuttings – Ribbon Cutting events by the Chamber’s Ambassadors, for members’ new business openings/additions/expansions.
How to Join the Florence Chamber online:
- Choose one of the following packages:
- Community Supporter/Non-Profit
- Community Partner (Annual and Monthly Payment Options)
- Community Influencer
- Community Leader
- Community Champion
- Add the package to your Shopping Cart.
- Continue to Checkout and pay with PayPal.
- Check your Email for order confirmation.
- Login and add your Business Info to our Directory.
You can always call or visit our location to sign up in person.
Benefits of Chamber Membership
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Validation and Credibility
Validation and Credibility
Florence Area Chamber members are immediately listed on the chamber’s website, which receives thousands of hits per month. And according to a study by the American Chamber of Commerce, when consumers know that a small business is a chamber member, they are 44 percent more likely to think favorably of that business. They are also 63 percent more likely to purchase that company’s goods or services.
Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce reserves time specifically for networking at all of their monthly meetings. Those meetings include Membership Luncheons and After Hours Mixers.
Access to Information
Access to Information
Chamber meetings, events and other communications are all designed to educate, motivate and inform members. For example, the programs the chamber offers provide information that businesses need to stay relevant, and also address topics tailored to meet the needs of both small businesses and large corporations.
Government Advocacy
Government Advocacy
The Florence Area Chamber advocates for members by monitoring local issues to let them know what may affect their businesses and the community. Through the chamber’s partnership with the city and county governments as well as with the Lane County Economic Development Council and the Travel Lane County, the chamber is the voice for business.
Business Promotion
Business Promotion
Numerous opportunities exist for you to promote your business through the Chamber.
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