Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry > Membership
What does the Chamber do?
As stated in the by-laws of The Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry the purpose of the Chamber is to use its energy and all available resources and talents to ensure that Warren County is a preferred place to live and work.
What this means to you as a Chamber member is that by utilizing the benefits and services we provide, you can promote your business in a positive and professional manner. To join the Chamber is to invest in your business and your community. As a member, you will have the opportunity to market your business through sponsorship in events hosted by the WCCBI, networking opportunities, the Chamber website, and by displaying your brochures at the Chamber office for distribution. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Melissa Anderson, Director of Chamber Operations at 814-723-3050 or email manderson@wccbi.org.
What to expect as a new member?
Upon joining, you will receive a New Member Package containing a Membership Directory, a Chamber Member decal, and your receipt for dues paid (tax deductible as a business expense).
Marketing Opportunities for All MEMBERS
Visitor and Relocation Packages are mailed out upon request. Requests are received via mail, telephone, fax, and e-mail. In each of these requests, a listing of Chamber members and a variety of brochures will be included in the mailing.Web Page Listings are offered at no additional charges to you. Your business is listed on our web page showing your business name, address, phone and fax numbers, and a contact name with e-mail address and your web page. The e-mail address and web page are hyper-linked from our web page to yours for easy access.
Email Blasts are offered for free to you. Once a month you may email blast information about your business out to our entire mailing list!
Distribution of Business Information at the Chamber office is an opportunity that cannot be measured. We receive a lot of walk-in traffic on a daily basis. Your brochures, flyers, etc. are on display for visitors to browse through and pick up.
Sponsorships are available for all the events hosted by the Chamber. Whether you sponsor a team in our golf tournament or an area at one of our other events, this is a way to promote your business and receive recognition for doing so.
The WCCBI Newsletter is published monthly and is a perfect opportunity for your business to announce new services, promotions, or upcoming events. The newsletter is emailed out to all members so they can be kept up-to-date on Chamber events and activities and is also posted on our website. Members have an opportunity to advertise for free.
Referrals are given for Chamber members. Everyday the Chamber office receives requests for reputable businesses with which people are ready to do business.
Business Directory is a listing of all Chamber members on the WCCBI website. This listing can be printed either alphabetically or by category and includes complete business information.
Chamber Insurance Plan is available to all Chamber members as a benefit.† The plan is offered through†Chamber Choice.† As few as 1 employee can be insured with a variety of options to choose from to create a plan matched to your business.
Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are events hosted by Chamber members. The Chamber office will send out invitations to all members. As a member host, this allows you to "show off" your establishment and inform the fellow members of the services and/or products you provide.The Annual Banquet is held in October. The banquet is given to thank the previous yearís members for their support of the WCCBI and to recognize outgoing and incoming board members. Business Leadership LEADD awards are given out and the Community Service winner is recognized.
The Annual Golf Outing is a fun time for all that participates. The tournament is open to not only the chamber membership but to the general public as well. This is another great opportunity to get to know your fellow Chamber members and other community business associates.
Eggs and Issues features a networking breakfast and speakers of local, national and regional impact bi-monthly.
Volunteer Opportunities are always available in all aspects of Chamber work. This allows you to interact with the Board of Directors, staff and other Chamber members in events or projects of your choice.
Business and Community Information
Maps, Brochures, Phone Books, etc. are available at the Chamber office. Potential newcomers may inquire about real estate, churches, civic clubs and other organizations.Demographic Information is available such as population numbers, growth projections and other information accumulated by the Chamber office.
Leadership Warren County is a program designed to create a continuing leadership in Warren County through the WCCBI by equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and encouragement to participate in the decision making process in Warren County.
Relocation Listings are available to Chamber members only. This is an accumulation of people who have requested relocation information about Warren or Warren County. This can be a valuable tool for members to target potential business.
