Blakely - Early County Chamber of Commerce

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Benefits of Chamber Membership

Here are some of the benefits of your Blakely/Early County Chamber of Commerce Membership:

• Member of the only organization in the community which has a cross section (education, business, industry, individuals, government, retail. religious) coming together to make our community a better place to live.
• Member of organization which promotes retail spending in Early County.
• Membership in Chamber gives business credibility in community and outside the community.
• Chamber website (www.blakelyearlycountychamber.com) that will be designed for each member and provide links to individual member websites promoting member’s businesses and the Blakely - Early County community.
• Notary services free to members.
• Health Insurance Services – receive a 3%-5% discount on Blue Cross Blue Shield through MemberCare Alliance.
• Fax Service for members.
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance Savings – By participating in the “Drugs Don’t Work” program, businesses can save 7.5% on their workers’ compensation insurance premiums.
• The Chamber office handles many calls throughout the day from the public inquiring about specific businesses or referrals of whom to go to. We refer Chamber members.
• Chamber refers member information by phone, e-mail, visits and displays member business cards in Chamber reception area
• Chamber provides Meeting Space for members.
• Sharing ideas – join others in planning programs and events to improve the community by being part of the committees that plan the program of work.
• Chamber serves as welcome center for the community and an information source for businesses in the community.
• Membership Directory is available for members, company contacts which include phone numbers, e-mail and addresses.
• Provides demographic information about Early County, Blakely, Jakin, Arlington and Damascus.
• Networking opportunities with other business people in the community.
• Dues may be deducted from federal and state income tax.
• Small business and business seminars.
• Chamber has a professional staff working for you to help with grand openings, dedications, and announcements.
• Chamber serves as liaison with elected officials and makes needs of our community known to local, state and national government leaders.
• Ribbon Cuttings for new or expanding business.