Chemung County
Chamber of Commerce
400 East Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901
Phone 607.734.5137
1.800.MARK.TWAIN
Fax 607.734.4490
Hometown Pride
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Join the Chamber Today!
There are many benefits to becoming a Chemung County Chamber of Commerce member. For more information, please contact us by phone: 607-734-5137, fax: 607-734-4490 or by email: info@chemungchamber.org.
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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
- Special Member Events
- Membership Breakfasts
- Councils, Committees, Task Forces
- Trade Shows/Business Expos
BUSINESS REFERRALS Requests are received by the Chamber daily for information on area suppliers of specific products or services. Our policy: WE REFER ONLY CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES through:
- Phone, mail & walk-in contacts from businesses and the general public
- Gift Certificate Program
- Newcomer packets
- State Contract Reporter Referrals
- Membership Directory
- Antique & Specialty Shopping Guide
- Restaurant/Dining Guide
- Member Listings on our website
- Meeting Planners Guide
- 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 their brochures in the 3 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:
COMMUNITY PROFILE
- Community Profile
- Relocation Packet
- Travel Guide
- Meeting Planner's 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.
The Chamber of Commerce publishes an annual sampling list of issues activities. Click here to view the issues activities lists for 2003, 2004 and 2005.
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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 than 1100 community leaders via:
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
- Business Expos
- Table Top Expos
PUBLICATIONS & VIDEOS
- This Place Called Chemung County Video
- Tri-County Map
- Today's Chamber Newsletter
- Chemung County Travel Guide
- Chemung County Industrial Directory
- Chamber Membership Directory & Community Profile
- Meeting Planners Guide
- Antique & Specialty Shopping Guide
- Restaurant/Dining Guide
- www.chemungchamber.org
CHAMBER EXTRAS
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