{"id":478,"date":"2017-08-10T21:35:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T21:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/impactpossible.com\/voice\/?p=478"},"modified":"2017-08-10T21:35:42","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T21:35:42","slug":"checklist-for-getting-the-most-roi-from-your-chamber-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/impactpossible.com\/voice\/index.php\/2017\/08\/10\/checklist-for-getting-the-most-roi-from-your-chamber-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Getting the Most ROI from Your Chamber Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Grow your business or keep it thriving with an action plan from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>Review this checklist and identify opportunities for your business to get the most return-on-investment from your membership. It\u2019s easy to make the Chamber an extension of your business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend <strong>Member Orientations<\/strong> and bring your employees with you. Network with other members, talk one-on-one with members of the Small Business Council and meet your Chamber staff.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of the Chamber\u2019s free <strong>Ground Breaking<\/strong> and <strong>Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies<\/strong> for free publicity.<\/li>\n<li>Sign up to receive the Chamber\u2019s <strong>Weekly eNewsletters<\/strong> sent on Monday (<strong>Monday Memo<\/strong>) and Thursday (<strong>Calendar at a Glance<\/strong>) to stay current on community and member news, Chamber events and other information that will help you grow your business<\/li>\n<li>Attend one or more of the Chamber\u2019s <strong>Networking Events<\/strong> to promote your business. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rogerslowell.com\">RogersLowell.com<\/a> and go to the Chamber Calendar to learn about upcoming events.<\/li>\n<li>Add your business description, social media properties (URLs) and your employee representatives to the Chamber\u2019s <strong>Business Directory<\/strong> at the Members Only section of RogersLowell.com to increase referrals. Be sure to log on and make updates as needed throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li>Promote your business products and services by advertising in the Chamber\u2019s <strong>Advertising Media<\/strong> (Chamber Voice printed newsletter ads and inserts, and banner ads on the website and in the eNewsletters). It\u2019s both affordable and effective.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently offer <strong>eCoupons<\/strong> and <strong>Discounts<\/strong> on RogersLowell.com to help sell your products and services with special offers and incentives.<\/li>\n<li>Offer special discounts to new businesses joining the Chamber in the<strong> New Member Packets<\/strong>. Approximately 30 new businesses join the Chamber each month.<\/li>\n<li>Display your <strong>Membership Certificate<\/strong> and <strong>Window Sticker<\/strong> at your business and post your <strong>Proud Member logo<\/strong> on your website. Research shows that consumers trust businesses who are members of the Chamber and prefer doing business with them.<\/li>\n<li>Post your<strong> job openings<\/strong> on the Chamber\u2019s Job Bank at RogersLowell.com and view resume postings to help with hiring needs.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in<strong> NWA Job Fairs<\/strong> for access to hundreds of job seekers all in one day and one location. Visit the Chamber Calendar on RogersLowell.com to register.<\/li>\n<li>Promote your events on the Chamber\u2019s <strong>Community Calendar<\/strong> at RogersLowell.com to help increase awareness.<\/li>\n<li>Submit your press releases, announcements, event flyers and staff updates to share with the community and fellow members in the <strong>Member News<\/strong> section of the Chamber\u2019s website.<\/li>\n<li>Post your <strong>Requests for Proposals (RFPs)<\/strong> and respond to <strong>Requests for Contacts and Proposals<\/strong> on the Chamber\u2019s Business Connect section of the website to get competitive bids from members or submit bids for new business.<\/li>\n<li>Attend monthly <strong>Chamber University seminars<\/strong> like the early morning Sunrise Seminar Series to gain new skills and knowledge you need to operate and grow your business successfully. Most seminars are free or have a special, low price for registration.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the Chamber\u2019s online<strong> Small Business Toolkit<\/strong> for resources and information related to starting, running and growing your business.<\/li>\n<li>Get involved and connect with other members by joining a <strong>Chamber Committee<\/strong> such as Ambassadors, Greenways &amp; Trails, Education and Events (Buddy Bass and Sporting Clays Classic).<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the Chamber\u2019s Economic Development Team to assist you with <strong>New Site Location<\/strong> for expansion or relocation.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll yourself or a rising leader in your company in one or more of the <strong>Chamber\u2019s Leadership Programs<\/strong> like NWA Emerging Leaders, Leadership Benton County and Arvest First Leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about the <strong>Chamber Alliance Program (CAP)<\/strong>, money saving health, group life, group dental, STD\/LTD, long-term care and insurance plans.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the Chamber\u2019s conference rooms in Rogers and Lowell for <strong>Free Meeting Space<\/strong> and <strong>Lobby Display Racks<\/strong> to display brochures and business cards promoting your business.<\/li>\n<li>Get to know the <strong>Chamber\u2019s Professional Staff<\/strong> and leverage their experience and connections in the community. They have a wide array of expertise and may help to increase referrals to your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not a member yet and don&#8217;t want to miss out on these opportunities? Find out information about joining the Chamber by contacting Member Services at 479-636-1240 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:MemberServices@rogerslowell.com\">MemberServices@rogerslowell.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grow your business or keep it thriving with an action plan from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Review this checklist and identify opportunities for your business to get the most return-on-investment from your membership. It\u2019s easy to make the Chamber an extension of your business. Attend Member Orientations and bring your employees with you. 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