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As a member of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce,
you, your business, and your employees are entitled to many benefits.
The benefits we offer provide opportunities to meet people, obtain
information, receive referrals, get involved in the community
and more.
- Your Business
Advocate - The Greater Hudson Chamber
of Commerce serves as "the front door" to the business community
to jointly accomplish major projects that could not be accomplished
as an individual business.
- Business After
Hours Networking -Opportunities to showcase
your business by hosting or co-hosting an event to promote your
business ($75 fee) . Attending these free monthly events can help you create
a new customer base or resource group to help you deal with
business issues.
- Legislative
Updates & Bulletins -Timely information
emailed to you on issues that will affect your business. A local
lobbyist for business will update the members on any legislature
concerning your business. These bulletins keep you informed
and ready to act.
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- One of the most exciting events for a business,
whether new or existing, is celebrating a grand opening, anniversary
or recent achievement. Let us assist in the planning and preparation;
we even supply the "giant" scissors and the ribbon. Publicity
that gives you the advantage!
- Chamber Website & Marketing Information - Chamber
members are listed on the site's directory with the option to
link to their own web site for free. Many advertising opportunities are
available to members here. The site provides information about
the Chamber, events, a searchable membership database, information
for members, the current newsletter,
the ability to make inquiries directly to the Chamber Board and with member login passwords can view referrals and update listing information.
- The Member-to-Member Market Place is a discount program exclusively for Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce members, adding additional value to their Chamber membership. Participation in this program if free and designed to increase sales and visibility among the membership.
- Job Board is a member exclusive benefit to allow Chamber businesses to post current employment openings. This is a free benefit for our members to help connect the businesses to our community.
- Chamber Newsletter-A
bi-monthly publication aimed at keeping you updated on local happenings
and important issues. Inserts are freely circulated on a first come basis. Members are to supply 225 copies (8 1/2 by 11").
- Marketing Assistance and Advertising Opportunities - Provide your advertising insert in the Chamber newsletter
for free to all members; Advertising in our "members only" Town
Directory, which is given freely to all new residents and others
upon request; Display your business cards, and other marketing
tools in the Chamber office for local residents and visitors
and Promote your business as a sponsor at the Annual Dinner,
Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings or other membership events.
- Mailing Labels & Member Contact Information-Address
labels are available upon request, listing members and contacts
of local businesses and state officials. Cost is $25 for members,
or $150 for non-members. Member lists are free to GHCC members upon request as well as media contact information.
- Business Referrals-When
inquiries are made at the Chamber, callers and visitors are
directed only to members of the Chamber. Potential customers
call the Chamber everyday. We encourage members supporting members.
- Multi-Chamber Networking-The
local southern Chambers are working together to provide you
with a wider range of networking opportunities.
- Notary Public Service-Free
Notary service is available to all members. $5.00 for non-members.
- Certificates of Origin-Sealed
and signed certificates of origin are free to Chamber members. $5.00 per certificate for non-members.
- Business & Political Contacts-Meeting
local representatives for the community as well as local business
professionals at many of the Chamber's functions.
- Business Profile Column-On
a first come basis member's business profiles are published
in the Chamber Newsletter, this information is supplied by each
member.
- Membership Directory-An
annual directory published by the Chamber depicting the profile
of the town and local services for residents, visitors and businesses.
- Member Led Workshops - Members are invited to hold informational workshops at the chamber office. There is no cost to host a Member Led Workshop.
- Annual Award Dinner-Priority
invitations to the Chamber's Annual Award Dinner with highly
visible guest speakers. Awards given to Citizen of the Year,
Junior Citizen of the Year, and Business of the Year.
- Maps & Tourist Information-The
Chamber maintains information about the surrounding area for
relocation packages and visitors.
- Information and Statistics-Data
on the demographics of the town and surrounding communities
as well as other business information is available in the Chamber
office.
- Chamber Events-Events
scheduled by the program committee that will help you meet new
customers or clients helping to promote your business.
- Welcome Baskets - Delivered to every new GHCC member by the Ambassador's are Welcome Baskets with other member gifts and promotional items. Each member is invited to include their marketing collateral to be the first to introduce themselves to our new members.
- Committee Involvement-Join
a committee to become an active member in the Chamber and community.
- Local Identity-The
Chamber is an organization committed to improving the social
and economic welfare of our community.
- Membership Dues
- Annual membership dues may be tax deductible, check with your accountant.
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