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Why Join the Chamber?

Membership has Tangible Benefits for Your Business!

Image label for the following table. Top 10 reasons to join the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce

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New Business Contacts: Networking and new business contacts will help your business grow. With many chamber programs and events, you'll have no problem adding to your contact base.

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Credibility: Make a statement that you are committed to the future of the Fulton Montgomery region.

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Leadership Development: The Chamber offers learning and professional development opportunities to help you run a smarter, more profitable business.

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Gain a Voice in Government: The Chamber is your representative on a local, regional, state, and national level. With over 600 members representing thousands of area employees, the Chamber speaks with a strong voice for our business community on issues affecting your business.

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Referrals: With up to 1,000 annually, the Chamber's referrals of our members are a great return on your investment.

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Publicity and Exposure: More visibility in the area with new audiences and enhanced credibility.

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Marketing and Advertising: Targeted and affordable advertising is offered by the Chamber to help you promote your business effectively, on a small budget.

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A Healthy Local Economy: Be a part of a group that is committed to creating a strong local economy to keep our business momentum moving forward.

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Community Commitment: Community involvment benefits you and the community and shows your commitment to helping our region grow.

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Partnership: You will be a part of an organization whose mission is to create an environment that encourages business success while enhancing the quality of life in our region.

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Still not sure? Please, let us convince you further!

Referrals

The Chamber receives thousands of inquiries annually, and when people call the Chamber office or request information through the Chamber website about local businesses, only Chamber members are referred. This service ensures that your business has an edge over your competitors.

Advocacy

The Chamber plays an active advocacy role, representing the business community's interests in the halls of government. As a member of the Chamber, you have a direct access to local, state, and federal decision-makers through Chamber representation. The clout of a unified business voice on a local and state issues shapes the business environment of the future... be heard!

Website Listings

All members are listed on the Chamber’s website, www.fultonmontgomeryny.org, and have the benefit of a free hyperlink to their own site from the Chamber’s, as well as a mini web page that can be updated and personalized to that business. There is an opportunity for Chamber members to list job postings for their businesses, as well as “Hot Deals” that can be accessed by anyone visiting the Chamber site. The Chamber’s website enjoys an average of 47,000 hits per month, with a higher number of visits during the summer months...and the site is being accessed by people across the country, and across the globe.

New Contacts

Monthly networking opportunities and seminars are the perfect way to meet new contacts and expand your business.

Advertising Opportunities

You are invited to advertise on our website or for one of our annual signature events. This is a great, cost-effective way to promote your business.

Free Publicity

You are invited to submit articles and information about your business for our social media pages, as well as post on our calendar of events and in other publication programs.

Health Insurance

The Chamber's health insurance partner, OneDigital, offers a variety of health insurance plans that can fit the needs of any employer or employee. Plans and contact information are listed in the Membership tab, under health insurance.

Community Marketing

Promote your business through the Chamber website, social media platforms, and other publication programs.

Events

The Annual Dinner, Staff Appreciation Day Luncheon, Sports Award Banquet, Student Recognition Breakfast, Business & Industry Council Breakfasts and Luncheons, Annual Golf Classic, Business After Hours -- these are just a few of the many great events that you may enjoy as a Chamber member. Some of these are free and are available only to Chamber members.

Representation

Not all businesses that join a chamber are necessarily active members, but all are important. When it comes to representing the needs of the business community, there is indeed strength in numbers. Chambers of Commerce also benefit the communities they serve -- on a small scale, by providing events, services, and in a larger sense, by promoting the growth and vitality of the local economy, the foundation of every community.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring Chamber events is the perfect opportunity to advertise your business to Chamber members and the community as these events are heavily publicized, promoted, and attended.

These are just a few of the myriad of benefits that come with being a member of our Chamber...let us tell you more! Call us at (518) 725-0641 or e-mail membership@fultonmontgomeryny.org.
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