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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES

INVESTMENT MENU

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

"I'm excited to work with chamber members, leadership, key stakeholders, and regional partners to build on the chamber's reputation as the preeminent membership organization for business."

Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce

SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY

VISIONARY

$5,150 ANNUALLY

You deserve recognition for making our region a prosperous place. As a community benefactor, we know you want to help the region attract and retain talent, build a robust workforce, and drive a growing economy.

POSITIONING IN THE REGION

A voice in developing strategy for regional economic growth

The Visionary Workforce & Talent Package

Recognition at Leadercast event & two tickets

Video business profile on website

Rotating logo on our Chamber homepage

CONNECTIONS & ACCESS

Sponsor recognition at Chamber Member Orientations

Two tickets to Annual Meeting

Annual Golf Outing foursome

“The Chamber of Commerce provides valuable resources and connects local business to promote growth and prosperity in our local community."

Sean

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Stabler SEKISUII Kydex

SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO REPRESENT YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTS

ADVOCATE

$2,575 ANNUALLY

This membership is most appropriate for companies with up to 100 employees.

As a leader, you care about developing relationships with other business and civic leaders in order to grow your business. The problem is it’s hard to know where to plug in, which can make you feel like you don’t have a voice or like you’re being left behind. We believe you shouldn’t have to search for ways to make your community a better place. It all starts with showing up.

ENGAGEMENT IN OUR REGION

Advocate Workforce & Talent Package

Invitation to annual meeting with local K-12 educators

Two tickets to an annual, exclusive wine and food pairing

ACCESS & SERVICES

Additional ticket to the Legislative Breakfast Series

Two additional businesses, locations or categories in the Directory

Additional ticket to the Holiday Open House

Service

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"The Columbia Montour Chamber takes a leadership position in addressing the issues important to business success and growth."

Bill Lavage

1st Federal Credit Union

INNOVATOR

You want to work with the other influencers in our community so you never have to worry about missing out on the very opportunities you’ve been striving for. Watch as your team gets stronger as they are better informed. Enjoy being among influential leaders who are shaping our region.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

Innovator Workforce & Talent Package

ANNUALLY $1,340

This membership is most appropriate for companies with up to 75 employees. Business profile on website

Showcase your job postings and volunteer opportunities through the Chamber

Provide input on Chamber priorities at the Annual Breakfast with the Board

ACCESS & SERVICES

One ticket to the Legislative Breakfast Series (2 events)

Two tickets to the Holiday Open House

Additional locations or categories in the Directory, up to two

us connected with businesses in the communities we serve. Our staff looks forward to attending whenever possible."

Kara Seesholtz Community Giving

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Foundation

PROMOTING YOUR

BUSINESS AS A DESTINATION

$620 PROMOTE

This membership is most appropriate for companies with up to 50 employees.

MARKETING VISIBILITY

Featured Business Listing in the business directory at ColumbiaMontourChamber.com ($300 value) includes your logo with your enhanced listing.

Chamber website ad for one year

E-Biz Weekly ad for three mon

Customized marketing plan tai to your needs and goals

Additional category listing in print & online directories ($30 value)

ACCESS

Mailing labels for all Chamber members to enhance your own print marketing efforts ($80 value)

"As a downtown business, we can't always leave the Inn to attend Chamber events. Our Chamber membership gives us the chance to make connections on our own schedule, and to promote our business even when we can't make it in person. It's a great balance."

Debra Shade

Elmdale Inn Bed & Breakfast

$285 CLASSIC

VALUED AT MORE THAN $900 ANNUALLY

This membership is not available for companies of 25 employees or more.

At the Chamber, we believe you deserve to find a room full of people just like you who can share your story and become an army of salespeople for you. We understand how hard it is to get connected with the right people who can help you grow your business, which is why we are on a mission to be the number-one connector of business owners.

TO GET CONNECTED:

1. 2. 3.

Join today

Schedule an orientation with our Member Engagement Director

Attend your first event and meet other business owners just like you

JOIN TODAY! Get the connections you need to feel capable and well-informed. Build relationships with other business owners who often become life-long friends.

MAKING VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

Referrals exclusive to members

Membership window sticker - tell the community you're invested in the Columbia Montour region Representation that counts - the Chamber is the voice of business.

Categorical and alphabetical listings in the Chamber's Annual Membership Directory (print).

Subscription to and access to advertise in ChamberPack, the region's only business to business mailer

Access to critical business news through Chamber publications

Invitation to connection events and member-only pricing

Leadership workshops

Lunch & Learns

Legislative Breakfast Series

Employee Wellness events

Business After Hours & mixers

Learn how to access the features of your membership at Membership Mornings, our quarterly member orientations

Search-engine-optimized business listing on columbiamontourchamber.com helps your Google rankings, includes business description up to 200 characters

Access to Chamber partnerships, committees, and task forces

Consumers 63% More Likely to Buy From Chamber Members

A study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, reveals a number of important findings about how consumers and business owners perceive the local chamber of commerce and the businesses that are their members. For example:

When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about it. Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of it and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation. Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce.

Our Mission:

Supporting local employers to build vibrant, sustainable communities in Columbia and Montour counties

COLUMBIA MONTOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

238 Market St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815

chamber@columbiamontourchamber.com columbiamontourchamber.com 570-784-2522

The study also has good news for businesses that sell to other businesses.

When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.

Supporting the previous findings, the study also reveals a positive perception for the local chamber itself:

Regarding the chamber’s impact on the local economy, 82% of respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development.

The results of the Schapiro study are clear: Positive perception increases among consumers and business owners when a business is identified as a member of the local chamber of commerce.