What Is A Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce offices can be found nationwide.  They are a non-government organization.  The Chamber consists of businesses of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit and government organizations.  Membership in the local Chamber of Commerce has several benefits. 
 

-  It provide an opportunity to market your business.  The local Chamber of Commerce offers you the opportunity to meet and network with other business leaders.

 

 -  You can display your marketing brochure at their offices for free.

 

-  Give you access to their member directory so that you can promote your business to their members directly.

 

-  Through monthly sponsored events you get the opportunity to promote your business.

 

-  The Chamber of Commerce represent your business interest in the in the legislative process locally and nationally. 

 

-  You can learn about your industry by attending industry specific seminars.

 

Chamber Of Commerce Membership

Membership dues in the local Chamber of Commerce is based on the number of employees in your organization.  For example, the average dues are:

 

-  1-5 employees the annual dues is $405. 

 

-  100 employees the annual dues is $1,290.

 

Investments are deductible from Federal and State income tax returns as ordinary and necessary business expenses, not as charitable contributions.

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