What do I get out of becoming a Chamber Business?

Basic:

- Business Directory listing

- Membership Window decal - adding credibility to your business

- Opportunity to place company information in Chamber’s monthly e-newsletter

- Ongoing business referrals by Chamber Members and Partners

- Complimentary press releases, e-newsletter feature and social media posts on Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hour and Breakfast for Businesses.

- Free or Discounted “Members Only” pricing for Chamber events

- Opportunity to be nominated to serve on Board of Directors and committees

- Eligible to make nominations for annual awards

Corporate:

- Everything from Basic membership plus:

- Business Logo on Website

- Logo placement on Business Directory

- 4 Tickets to Annual Gala

- 1 Ticket to any General Membership luncheon

- First opportunity to Sponsor Chamber events and/or programs

Networking:

  • Business After Hours

  • Breakfast for Businesses

  • Progress Through People Luncheon (Meet the Candidate every 4 years)

  • STAR Student Ceremony

  • Annual Gala (January)

  • Illuminated Christmas Parade

  • Pancake Dinner

  • Summer Social

Resources & Training:

  • Lunch and Learn Classes - centered around teaching how to promote, advertise and network

  • Small Business Development Classes offered through the University of Georgia Extension

Advertising:

  • Low-Cost Advertising Opportunities

  • Quarterly Chamber E-Newsletter

  • Event Sponsorships (Available to Chamber Members First)

  • Long County Chamber Map

  • Long County Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory

  • Access to a complete membership email list at a low cost

Publicity:

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for new Chamber members that include a press release and photo in the Journal Sentinel and Facebook.

  • Referring your business to those who inquire. A personal referral is one of the most effective forms of advertising.

  • Professional and accurate map of Long County with advertising opportunities published every other year.

  • Sponsoring and/or assisting groups that undertake promotions to attract crowds to our community.

  • Quarterly events held specifically for Chamber members ONLY.

Committees/Participation Opportunities

  • Website Committee

  • Ribbon Cutting Committee

  • Newsletter Committee

  • Membership Committee

  • Quarterly Events Committee

  • Gala Committee

  • PTP Luncheon Committee

  • Christmas Parade Committee