By Jacque McQueen
As an Account Executive for the Chamber, I get to hear
first-hand from both prospects and new members on why one chooses to join the Rogers-Lowell
Area Chamber of Commerce. The following
reasons are often cited and are very good reasons why you should consider
joining:
first-hand from both prospects and new members on why one chooses to join the Rogers-Lowell
Area Chamber of Commerce. The following
reasons are often cited and are very good reasons why you should consider
joining:
1. Awareness
The Chamber provides a complimentary ribbon cutting and announcement of your grand
opening, new location, new ownership, and anniversary celebration in the local
newspaper,
the Chamber Voice newsletter, and in weekly
eNews blasts to influencers and decision-makers
in the community.
The Chamber provides a complimentary ribbon cutting and announcement of your grand
opening, new location, new ownership, and anniversary celebration in the local
newspaper,
the Chamber Voice newsletter, and in weekly
eNews blasts to influencers and decision-makers
in the community.
2 2. Exposure
RogersLowell.com enables you to have your business listed in the Chamber’s
online business directory along with a free hyperlink to your business web
page. You simply provide a 35 word description with keywords that will help people
search and find you. The website
utilizes both keyword search and category search for visitors to easily find
your business. The Chamber website also
offers affordable advertising opportunities, and your business news and
announcements are listed for free in the Chamber News section.
RogersLowell.com enables you to have your business listed in the Chamber’s
online business directory along with a free hyperlink to your business web
page. You simply provide a 35 word description with keywords that will help people
search and find you. The website
utilizes both keyword search and category search for visitors to easily find
your business. The Chamber website also
offers affordable advertising opportunities, and your business news and
announcements are listed for free in the Chamber News section.
3 3. RFP (Request for Proposal) Connections
Business Connect on RogersLowell.com
allows members to submit Request for Proposals (RFPs) to other members. This
gives you the opportunity to offer your bid/quote to members when requested and
also to submit to a bid request from other members. Good examples of members
using this benefit include plumbing quotes, business card quotes, printing
quotes, janitorial quotes, etc. Business Connect connects you to new
business and to significant savings for
your business.
Business Connect on RogersLowell.com
allows members to submit Request for Proposals (RFPs) to other members. This
gives you the opportunity to offer your bid/quote to members when requested and
also to submit to a bid request from other members. Good examples of members
using this benefit include plumbing quotes, business card quotes, printing
quotes, janitorial quotes, etc. Business Connect connects you to new
business and to significant savings for
your business.
4. New Contacts & Learning Opportunities
Members love the Chamber’s networking and educational events and opportunities
for committee involvement. Most networking and educational events are free and
include Business After Hours, Coffee Connection, Community Diversity
Celebration, FYI Brown Bag Lunches, Chamber University seminars and numerous
committees to get involved with extracurricular activities. In addition, there is a variety of members-only
sponsorship packages available for events and meetings to help increase your
visibility and make new contacts.
Members love the Chamber’s networking and educational events and opportunities
for committee involvement. Most networking and educational events are free and
include Business After Hours, Coffee Connection, Community Diversity
Celebration, FYI Brown Bag Lunches, Chamber University seminars and numerous
committees to get involved with extracurricular activities. In addition, there is a variety of members-only
sponsorship packages available for events and meetings to help increase your
visibility and make new contacts.
5 5. Promotion
The Chamber offers you opportunity to submit eCoupons and discounts to be
featured on the RogersLowell.com Business Directory’s Coupons and Discounts web
page. These eCoupons
help promote your business to both members and thousands of monthly website
visitors.
It’s free and a very popular benefit with our members for promoting trial offers
and competitive discount deals.
The Chamber offers you opportunity to submit eCoupons and discounts to be
featured on the RogersLowell.com Business Directory’s Coupons and Discounts web
page. These eCoupons
help promote your business to both members and thousands of monthly website
visitors.
It’s free and a very popular benefit with our members for promoting trial offers
and competitive discount deals.
These are my top five reasons for new members joining the
Chamber but there are many more reasons to join and benefits of
membership. The bottom line is that
Chamber membership is an effective business strategy. Contact me and let’s explore together how
Chamber membership benefits you and let’s make it a part of your strategy.
Chamber but there are many more reasons to join and benefits of
membership. The bottom line is that
Chamber membership is an effective business strategy. Contact me and let’s explore together how
Chamber membership benefits you and let’s make it a part of your strategy.
Call me at either my office (479) 619-3189 or my mobile (479) 387-6546.
The Rogers-Lowell Area
Chamber of Commerce is accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
and is one of only 77 Chambers nationwide to be awarded the highest level of
five stars. The
Chamber is committed to growing business and building community, and provides numerous
opportunities for businesses to build new contacts and generate leads
throughout the area.
The Chamber’s mission is to be the voice of business, to promote and initiate
responsible
economic growth, and to address community challenges in the Rogers and Lowell Area,
as well as the Northwest Arkansas region.