A Guide to Member Plans and Benefits

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Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Business Directory

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Directory About the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce

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What Can the Chamber Do For You?

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Membership Plans

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Investor360

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Programs

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Committees

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Next Steps

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6152 Delancey Station Street Suite 205 Riverview, FL 33578 813-234-5944 www.riverviewchamber.com

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About the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Serving the Greater Riverview Businesses and Community Founded in 1966, the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce has served the Southern Hillsborough County area for 57 years, working together with local businesses to drive economic development and community involvement for a vibrant and prosperous future.

PURPOSE:

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of businesses, professionals, and citizens working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in its community.

CORE VALUES:

➢ Inclusion & Diversity ➢ Integrity ➢ Leadership ➢ Teamwork ➢ Fun

MISSION: The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to drive economic development and community involvement, creating a vibrant and prosperous future.

VISION: The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce’s vision is to create a community that promotes and enhances economic sustainability.

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Why Join?

Here are some facts and figures from 2022 to consider!

716 Members

iness s u b 00+ 472,0 rches a e s tory direc tting u C n bbo 54 Ri ies n o m Cere

26,360 H ot Deals viewed o n our website

3,441 Business Representatives

117,375 views of member home pa ges

ebook c a F + 0 21,00 each Page r nts of e i p i c + re n 2,000 licatio b u p y weekl

144 new members

4,000+ attendees at luncheons and events

1099 views of job listings by m embers

43,714 view s of our calendar ev ents

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What Can the Chamber Do for You? The benefits of being a Chamber member are numerous, and most are included in your basic membership investment. Even if you participate in NOTHING during your membership with the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, there are benefits you will receive which are well worth your basic membership dollars.

ADVERTISING Newsletter flyer insert or business card ad - reaches over 2000 individuals.

Recognition of new and renewing members in newsletter, on social media, and at monthly luncheons.

Press release and pictures of Ribbon Cuttings sent to media partners and shared on social media.

Weekly email update sent membership wide.

Hot Deals/Member to Member offers - free advertising opportunity through your member portal.

Your business branded swag distributed to new members.

Opportunity to win a Business of the Year award.

Numerous event sponsorship opportunities.

Become an Ambassador, join a committee, or volunteer.

Display your business card in our lobby for easy referrals.

ADVOCACY As the largest collective force in the area, the Chamber can have a mighty voice with local, state, and federal policy makers.

The Chamber maintains good relationships with elected officials and county departments so that we can advocate for our membership and community.

While you are busy running your business, the Chamber monitors, researches, and informs on issues that affect you, your business, and the community.

COMMUNITY The Chamber of Commerce is a group of individuals, businesses, and organizations who volunteer their time to help improve the socioeconomic climate of their community.

Join the Military Affairs Committee, which is dedicated to honoring and serving our community in South Hillsborough County.

Volunteer! There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer, whether it is helping in the GRCC office or during a Chamber event.

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CONNECTIONS Listing in our Business Directory - Keep it up to date with your information, logo, even photos to draw customers' attention to your business while searching our directory.

Networking opportunities - Luncheons, meetings, ribbon cuttings, events - all great opportunities to connect and create those important business relationships where referrals happen!

Taking Care of Business (TCOB) - Specifically geared to networking, this is a weekly event offering unique opportunities for relationship building and marketing.

Committees, sponsorship opportunities, ambassadors, hosts, volunteers . . . all opportunities to meet other business owners and leaders.

CREDIBILITY If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber, consumers are 12% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.

When consumers know that a restaurant franchise is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, they are 40% more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few months.

Upon joining the Chamber, you will receive a plaque to prominently display at your business showcasing your Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce membership, and you may request a GRCC decal for your vehicles, windows, or more!

EDUCATION With over 30 public and charter schools in the Riverview area, along with many private learning institutions, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce strongly believes in partnering with and supporting our community educators and strives to encourage our business leaders to do so through these avenues: Teaching to Excellence, our yearly event recognizing and honoring Riverview teachers.

Participation in the CEO's in School Program - all members are encouraged to participate.

Participation in The Great American Teach-In - all members are encouraged to participate.

GRCC regularly shares sponsorship opportunities for local schools on our weekly digital publication of "Week at a Glance."

SEVEN out of TEN consumers believe that being actively involved in the Chamber of Commerce is an effective strategy for enhancing a business’ reputation and for demonstrating that it uses good business practices. - The Shapiro Group 7

GROWTH Being a member of a Chamber of Commerce will help establish the climate for your new or existing business to grow by the use of many Chamber avenues.

Search Engine Optimization boost by being a Chamber member.

Advertising Opportunities as listed above - Newsletters, press releases, flyers, and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.

Hot Deals/Member to Member offers - FREE advertising opportunity available to ALL members.

Business of the Year Awards and official recognition of finalists and winners.

Numerous educational and business focused workshops and webinars offered through the Small Business Development Center throughout the year.

LEADERSHIP Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce strives to offer developmental and educational opportunities to its members in an effort to create successful and vibrant business community leaders for our rapidly growing area!

LEAD - Leadership, Education, and Development Program Frequent webinars, training seminars, and workshops provided at no cost by the Florida Small Business Development Center, Hillsborough Community College, Entrepreneurial Collaborative Center, SCORE, Non-Profit Collaborative, and more are regularly shared with members in our Week at a Glance publication.

Opportunities to lead or participate in committees or join the GRCC Ambassador Team.

Practice your speaking and presentation skills by attending our weekly networking group, Taking Care of Business.

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION If you participate in NOTHING during your membership with the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, know that the benefit you receive from your SEO boost is well-worth your basic membership dollars.

Google recognizes Chamber members as more credible businesses, therefore ranking them higher in search results. (There is a good chance that customers do the same thing.)

Your membership dollars afford GRCC the ability to provide a high-quality Search Engine Optimization.

Being on the GRCC website improves your internet SEO greatly.

Try doing a Google search for some of our members, particularly the smaller ones who do not have corporate dollars behind them. You will likely see their GRCC page near the top, if not THE top!

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Membership Plans Basic Package

$325

Online basic directory listing on Chamber website Access to networking and educational events New and renewing member recognition Member plaque & yearly window decal Chamber communications (Week at Glance, Noteworthy Newsletter, updates, event invites, and more) Exclusive sponsorship opportunities Private access member portal Ability to post your events to our Community Calendar Free advertising available on "Hot Deals" webpage Press release distribution support Use of Chamber logo on your website & advertisements Unlimited reps listed in your directory Free use of Chamber Conference Room during office hours (as available) Free Notary service

Enhanced Package

$425

All of the benefits listed in Basic Membership, plus Enhanced directory listing with logo & more.

PLUS select TWO (2) option items: 4 admissions to GRCC Monthly Meeting ONE (1) facilitated event (i.e. Ribbon Cutting, Open House, or After Hours) Taking Care of Business membership Membership list (once per year) Advertising opportunity

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Membership Plans Elite Package

$695

All of the benefits listed in Basic Membership, plus Enhanced directory listing with logo & more.

Recognition as an ELITE member PLUS select three (3) option items: 8 admissions to GRCC Monthly Meeting ONE (1) facilitated event (i.e. Ribbon Cutting, Open House, or After Hours) Taking Care of Business Membership Membership list (twice per year) Advertising opportunity One (1) highlight video

Trustee Package

$5,000

All of the benefits listed in Basic Membership, plus Enhanced directory listing with logo & more.

Recognition as a TRUSTEE member Website Banner Ad with click through logo RiverviewChamber.com home page recognition Customized Sponsorship Package ($3,000 - $3,500)

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Membership Plans Non-Profit Package

$99

All of the benefits listed in Basic Membership. Member must have filed a 990-N tax return and reported less than $50,000 income to qualify.

Custom Package If none of the above packages meet your current needs, the Chamber is happy to sit with you and create a custom package just for you!

Additional Perks Free notary service for members Free use of Chamber conference room during office hours Display your business cards and information in the Chamber office Referrals of your business by staff Continuing Education Social Media recognition

Want to learn more? Join us for Investor360, an informative in-person session where all benefits of Chamber membership are discussed and your questions answered! Check our calendar for the next meeting date!

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Programs Weekly networking group, meeting every Thursday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Summerfield Crossings Gold Club, with occasional business field trips to other destinations - check our GRCC calendar for field trip dates! Every attendee shares a short blurb about self and business (60 sec). TCOB members may be the featured speaker once a year. Visitors may attend twice without membership.

TCOB's evening version, meeting once a month on the second Tuesday evening of the month at 5:00 PM. New location each month, so be sure to check the GRCC calendar for location. For TCOB members only. Visitors may attend twice without membership.

"Networking is the #1 unwritten rule of success in business." - Sallie Krawcheck Monthly Membership Meeting typically occurring on the 4th Tuesday of each month, except December when there is no meeting due to the holidays.

Networking and food service from 11:15/11:30 AM until noon. Meeting officially begins at noon. Seating is limited, therefore registration with payment is required in advance to guarantee seating.

Winthrop Barn Theatre 11349 Bloomingdale Ave. Riverview, FL 33578

Different speakers each month covering a variety of topics, sponsorship and vendor tables available, door and raffle prizes, and recognition of new and renewing members!

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Programs LEAD is designed to help individuals improve their leadership skills, build their network, and advance their careers/businesses. This group is open to GRCC business owners and professionals at all levels from all industries who are passionate about developing their leadership potential.

Members will have access to a variety of benefits, including: Monthly educational programs featuring top experts in various fields In-person networking events with other members of the group Access to a private online community Background materials to support the different components of the program Camaraderie that will be sustained for years to come Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve your leadership skills, or simply connect with like-minded professionals, LEAD is the perfect opportunity.

The Ambassadors are a team of responsible professionals who dedicate their time to promote the Greater Riverview business community and support the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC). They ensure members are being served and new members are being recruited. Ambassadors project a positive image for GRCC and are highly visible at Chamber events.

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Committees Annual Dinner Planning Committee This committee plans the exciting Annual Dinner and Awards event - one of the largest events of the year!

Annual Golf Tournament Planning Committee Join in on the fun and support the Chamber’s annual tournament through planning, volunteering, and promoting this popular event.

Communications Strategy Planning Committee The purpose of this committee is to review and strategize over the Chamber's communication methods and how we keep our membership informed.

Military Affairs Committee The GRCC Military Affairs Committee is dedicated to serving and supporting our military (past, present and families) in the Greater Riverview community .

Taking Care of Business Planning Committee

Committee

Participate in planning the course of the TCOB relationship building group.

Teaching to Excellence Committee This committee plans the community favorite event honoring the teachers of Riverview!

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Consumers are 82% more likely to do business with a Chamber member!

One of the most valuable marketing investments you can make, with a ROI that is huge, is to become a member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce! % Increase in Consumer Favorability

% Increase in Consumer Awareness

% Increase in Local Reputation

% Increase in Likelihood of Future Patronage

45%

43%

82%

82%

From The Shapiro Group Research Study

Myth vs. Facts I found no value in my membership.

Based on the study above, simply by being a member, you have increased the likelihood of patronage to your business by 82%! Your search engine optimization with membership is boosted. In the year 2022, there were nearly 120,000 views of members' websites via the Chamber directory.

I don't have time to get involved.

Being a member of the Chamber does not mean you have to attend every event. You have avenues to be involved without being present advertising, press releases, placing events on the community calendar, using the Hot Deals platform, receipt of Chamber updates weekly and newsletter monthly, listing in our Business Directory, free use of GRCC conference room during business hours, notary service, all available to members!

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Next Steps: "I've joined the Chamber. Now what?"

Everyone utilizes their Chamber membership differently. Here are a few suggestions to help you use your Chamber benefits effectively!

Log into your Member Portal Completely fill out your company information. This information is what will be seen by consumers searching our Business Directory, so don’t forget your business hours, directions, and full contact information.

If you are an Enhanced or higher Investor, be sure to take advantage of uploading photos!

This is YOUR ad - make the most of it!

Include your staff in the membership - add them as reps. The Chamber offers a variety of opportunities that will benefit employees throughout your organization.

Select your benefit choices and start using them right away For Enhanced or higher, if you are unsure, visit TCOB and attend a Monthly luncheon to see if it is something you want to do regularly.

Attend the next Investor360 Meeting to get an in depth look at all of the opportunities available to you as a Chamber Member Make Connections Consider joining a committee, volunteer, and attend networking meetings, luncheons, and Ribbon Cuttings to become more plugged in.

Use the Chamber’s Marketing Tools Display your business cards in our Chamber display case at the GRCC office. Be sure to keep this supplied so that your cards can be shared with the many visitors at the Chamber office.

Download the GRCC Logo to display on your website, and proudly display your plaque and decal at your place of business.

Utilize the "Hot Deal" feature to share coupons or discounts.

Publish a Press Release with any newsworthy news about your business.

Put your events on the Community Calendar on the website, and let the staff know if you have something important to share on social media.

Stay Informed Like and follow us on Facebook and Linkedin to stay up to date with Chamber and Riverview Community News.

Be sure to read the weekly update emailed to you - Week at a Glance - to stay up to date with Chamber news and events.

Watch for the monthly newsletter Noteworthy - for important information, new member recognition, and more!

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