160 Chamber Ideas
Richard Scully • December 11, 2017
General Networking
(Available to all members- sometimes with a fee)
- After Hours networking series
- Breakfast networking series
- Lunch networking series
- Member only social media group
- Members only networking events
- New member orientation
- Niche networking groups
- Opportuntiy to be an ambassador
- Peer advisory groups
- Opportuntiy to serve on committees
- Speed networking
- Year end celebration
- Annual gala
- Golf Tourney
Advertising/Publicity/Branding
(Business/Member awareness)
- Ability to sponsor rooms/offices at the chamber
- Advertise in newsletter
- Advertise in relaocation packets
- Advertise on readerboard/electronic sign
- Allowed to post to chamber's Facebook page
- Article in newsletter
- Brochure/Business card placement in lobby
- Business announcement shared via social media
- Business logo on banner at events
- Business name on e-invitations
- Business spot light - website, email, social media
- Chairman's Circle recognition - website homepage
- Company or CEO profile in the relocation guide/visitor guide
- Coupons on chamber's website
- Electronic list of labels
- Email to membership x/year
- Enhanced directory listing
- Events listed on chamber's website
- Flyers in newsletter
- Host business networking events
- I'm a member display item for your office/business
- Included in new member bags
- Interview on chamber radio show
- Link to website in x enewsletters
- Link to your business in the online directory - SEO, keywords, menu, map, link to social media profiles
- Listed in the directory - Enhanced listing, bold listing
- Listed in the directory - Searchable listing
- Listed in the directory x categories
- Listed in the directory x locations
- Listed in the online directory x times
- Listed in the printed directory x times
- Listed on the chamber's app
- Listings in the community calendar
- Logo in board room/reception area/lobby
- Logo in email signature
- Logo on e-invitations
- Logo on website
- Media referrals for industry subject experts
- Member of the week spotlight - social media
- Member testimonials in enews, social media
- Membership decal, plaque, badge, cling
- New member introduction at event
- New member recognition - social media, email
- On-hold voice mail ad
- Online map link in the directory
- Permission to use chamber's logo
- Post a video to the chamber's social media outlets
- Post hot deals on the chamber's website
- Post job openings on the chamber's website
- Post news releases on the chamber's website
- Post your events on the chamber's website
- Printed mailing labels
- Profile in the annual report
- Recognition at annual meeting
- Recognition in annual report
- Recognition in the chamber building - signage
- Renewal announcement at event
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Social media promotion: logo, tag page, posts,
- Social media promotion: Ribbon cuttings, grand opening, ground breaking
- Sonsor Golf tourney
- Speakers bureau
- Sponsorship of signature event
- Sponsorships/advertising credits
- Spotlight speaker at event
- Submit an article for website, guest editorials
- Website ads
- Credability from being a member
Exclusive Networking
(higher tiers only)
- Annual business meeting
- Business awards luncheon
- Behind the scenes and VIP tours of members
- Breakfast with the board of directors
- CEO only events
- CEO roundtables
- Economic Development Advisory Council update
- Healthcare summit
- Invitation only leadership roundtable
- Invitation to meet with elected officials
- Leadership Council - business leader gathering
- Leadership X (city, county, etc)
- Lunch with leaders
- Newsmaker reception
- One on One meeting with the CEO
- Opportunity to chair committees
- Passes to exclusive box, stadium areas
- Pre-event receptions
- Seat on the chamber board
- Strategic introductions to decision makers
- Summit Series (heathcare, econ dev, transportation, etc.)
- VIP seating at chamber events
- Washington DC trip
- Invitation only chamber committees
- Peer to peer leadership forum
- Provide business consulting/strategic advising
- VIP event registration - First dibs on limited availability events
Events/Programs/Services
- Bid opportunities for chamber events and services
- Business assistance with government
- Business consulting, one-on-one consulting
- Business referrals from staff, website
- Business training workshops/seminars/classes
- Cash Mobs
- Certified vendor program
- Chamber Bucks, Gift Certificates,
- Conference facilities, video conferencing, tech
- Conference room rental
- Create a company video
- Credentials to access your member listing
- Customized annual report - roi
- Customized packages
- Dedicated partner development manager/concierge
- Demographic info
- Econ development report on area
- Emerging leaders program
- Expo table/booth
- Get to vote in board elections
- Grand Openings, anniversary
- Ground Breakings
- Job postings
- Lead share groups
- Legislative reports
- Reciprocal memberships with other orgs
- Representation/advocacy
- Requests for proposals on chamber's website
- SCORE meeting
- Shop Local/Buy Local/Think Local Campaigns
- Shop Small Campaigns
- Sponsorship of a non profit
- Table at event
- Talent attraction initiative
- U.S. Chamber membership
- State of the City/County
- Community Shred day
- Head Shot promo
- Sponsorship dollars
Publications/Communications
(getting info out to the members)
- Chamber podcast
- Weekly E-blasts
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Monthly/quarterly printed newsletter
- Annual Visitor Guide
- Emailed alerts on key topics
- Annual Map
- Annual report
Money Saving Services
(get it through the chamber at a discount)
- Certificate of origin/free sale
- Discount on business services - payroll, HR, etc
- Discounts on business expenses - Office supplies, college tuition, golf, Life Lock, Constant Contact, Electric co-op
- Discounts on chamber events - member pricing
- Free IT review
- Graphic design services
- Group medical
- Insurance discount
- Market analyst reports / research services
- Member to member deals
- NextCare medical benefit
- Notary
- Power of attorney
- Prescription drug card
- Website design discount
- Workers comp discounts
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