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BUSINESS CONTACTS
The Chamber provides programs and networking opportunities where you will meet other area business people and potential customers:
- Business After Business Receptions
- Business Before Business Programs
- Annual Special Events
- Councils, Committees, Task Forces
BUSINESS REFERRALS
Requests are received by the Chamber daily for information on area suppliers of specific products or services. Our policy is we refer only Chamber member firms.
- Email, phone, mail & walk-in contacts from businesses and the general public near and far.
- Gift Certificate Program
- Newcomer packets
- Membership Directory
- Antique & Specialty Shopping Guide
- Restaurant/Dining Guide
- Member Listings on websites
- Newcomer Mailing Program
- www.ChemungChamber.org
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER BROCHURE DISPLAY
Members are invited to join area attractions, restaurants and accommodations in the display of brochures in the area visitor centers in Chemung County. There is no charge to participate, members simply provide brochures to the Chamber.
CHAMBER LOBBY INFORMATION CENTER BROCHURE DISPLAY
Members are invited to display their company or organization's brochures in the display racks at the Chamber offices, at no charge. Provide brochures to the Chamber.
VALUE-ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT PLANS
Membership offers a wide range of benefits to your business or organization including:
- Comprehensive medical insurance at affordable rates and several plans to choose from Bay Ridge Group (BlueCross BlueShield CNY).
- Comprehensive dental insurance at competitive rates from The Bay Ridge Group (Guardian Dental Coverage).
- New York State Statutory DBL Insurance Program from The Bay Ridge Group.
- Voluntary Universal Life Insurance - This voluntary employee benefit plan provides: tax deferred savings, high current interest rate and more at no cost to your company. Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. (Capital Link)
- Employee Assistance Program from Family Services of Chemung County, Inc. - this EAP is available for members to offer their employees at a first-year discounted rate.
- Member-to-Member Discount Program. Discounts are offered by Chamber members to other Chamber members and their employees. Any member is eligible to offer or receive a discount.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
- Community Profile
- Relocation Packet
- Travel Guide
As public policy issues are debated at all levels in numerous arenas, the Chamber is at the table, representing the best interests of our community, our economy and our members.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
The Chamber keeps you informed on key issues and legislation affecting your business. When local businesses join forces through the Chamber, our voices have more impact locally and in Albany and Washington.
- Lobbying on Key Business-Related Issues
- Public Affairs Forums
- Legislative Action Alerts
- Working with Local, State and National Business Organizations
- Meeting with City, County and State legislators and leaders.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES
Programs and resources available to Chamber members and their employees include:
- Membership Breakfast Programs
- Export Resource Center
- Leadership Chemung
- Newsletter
- Demographic & Other Information
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Chamber's mission is to promote prosperity and the quality of life in Chemung County. Although the entire Chamber business plan contributes to reaching this goal, specific programs include:
- Business-Education Roundtable
- Tourism Development
- Trade Shows/Business Expos
- Business Assistance & Support
- Export Assistance
- Infrastructure Improvement
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Through the Chamber, you gain direct exposure to more than 700 businesses and more representing nearly 37,000 local employees via:
- Advertising Opportunities
- Program & Event Sponsorship Opportunities
- Gift Certificate Program
- Membership Directory Listings
- Members News Column
- Free Brochure Display Space
- Membership Mailing Labels
- Tabletop Expos
- www.ChemungChamber.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events are fun and a good way to do business and develop additional business contacts:
- Annual Meetings
- Business Before and Business After Business Receptions
- Showcase Auction
- James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
- Table Top Expos
PUBLICATIONS & VIDEOS
- Tri-County Map
- Today's Chamber Newsletter
- Chemung County Travel Guide
- Chamber Membership Directory & Community Profile
- Antique & Specialty Shopping Guide
- Restaurant/Dining Guide
- www.ChemungChamber.org
CHAMBER EXTRAS
- Member-2-Member Discounts.
- Membership Mailing Labels.
- Energy Alliance.
- Newcomers Packets.
- Board Room Rental.
- Advertising Opportunities.
- Ribbon-Cutting Materials.
For more information on all of these Chamber Member benefits email info@ChemungChamber.org .
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