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The Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce exists to advance the economic and social growth of our members and the communities we serve. We are calling upon our members to help strengthen us so we can continue this mission through 2024 and beyond!
Members that partner with GBCC realize direct benefits through their financial support. These benefits are threefold:
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Prominent advertising in the GBCC service area throughout 2024. On the Chamber Website, social media, printed materials, monthly presentations, banners and many others.
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The opportunity to publicly promote your organization's crucial support of the GBCC and be seen as a positive force in the community.
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The pride in knowing you and your organization has made a difference in promoting a strong, business-friendly environment for existing and new businesses... to “give back.”
Most importantly, your contributions are a public statement that your organization supports the mission and continuation of the Chamber.
Joining the Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce can be a smart move for your business. Because businesses that participate in this group promote each other and work together, your own business can grow and prosper quickly. Here are the top reasons why you should join your local chamber of commerce. |
Membership brings credibility to your business You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of a chamber of commerce. If you make it known that your product or service makes great client or employee gifts, you could wind up with a very nice flow of business from your fellow members. |
Chamber events and programs Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors. |
Increase your visibility in the community As a new member of the chamber, you may be listed in the chamber newsletter, e-newsletter, on Facebook and can have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. |  Make business contacts The chamber’s fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. The chamber initiates more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals than is available through most other local organizations. |
 Create networking opportunities Chambers have numerous committees and serving on one of them provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promoting developments of keen interest to local businesses and the community at large. |  Access to members-only discounts and services Use various discount programs help save money. These differ from chamber to chamber. For example, a member-to member discount program where a chamber member will receive $10 off any phone or accessory purchased from the other local business which is a member of the chamber. |
 Promotion and publicity With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity. |  Acquire customer referrals Every day, your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and chamber members typically recommend chamber members. |
 Receive Chamber Newsletters Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar and details about up-and-coming chamber events, among other things. But don't send more then 2-4 letters a week, it could be annoying. |
If you still don’t think you have time to join and participate in your local chamber of commerce, consider the following:
- Most consumers think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall. It’s for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and communicating that a business is reputable.
- If a company shows that it’s highly involved in its local chamber (e.g., sits on the chamber board), consumers are more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.
- When a consumer thinks that a company’s products stack up better against the competition because the company is highly involved in its local chamber of commerce, it is because he or she infers that the company is trustworthy, involved in the community and is an industry leader.
- When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are more likely to consider buying insurance from it.
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