The Bottom Line...Benefits of Membership
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Take advantage of numerous networking opportunities by attending Chamber-sponsored events throughout the year. Our members tell us time and time again that the number one benefit of membership is networking. Each event, committee meeting and project is planned as an opportunity to meet fellow members in an informal business setting. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or just meet more professionals, the Chamber has an event for you! Business & Information Directory Reach 5,000 potential customers in the pages of the Chamber's annual Business & Information Directory (BID). The BID has been created as a desktop networking and business tool for professionals, community leaders, newcomers, visitors and citizens. The BID exclusively features listings of current members in three categories: Membership Roster, Who's Who Listing and Products & Services Guide. Reach for the BID the next time you are looking for goods and services in our area. Stop by the Chamber office to pick up additional complimentary copies Have your business referred by the Chamber office just by being a member. Each year, we receive thousands of requests for information on businesses providing all types of products and services in the area. The Chamber is pleased to respond to these requests by exclusively referring the names and numbers of our members. Keep informed of Chamber programs, business issues, professional resources, member activities and new member listings with our magazine, INPRINT. Each member receives a copy of INPRINT on a bi-monthly basis. Copies are also distributed to subscribers of the Manassas Journal Messenger. Advertising and flyer insert opportunities are available only to members. Venture onto the Information Superhighway with a popular benefit of membership-World Wide Web listing and Internet Access. All members are listed by category on the Chamber's World Wide Web Home Page, www.pwcgmcc.org. People all over the world have access to information via the web site. Also, your web site can be linked from the Chamber's site. Several Chamber members offer web site development and hosting at reasonable rates. Business Before Hours & Business After Hours Make valuable contacts by meeting other business and community leaders at our most popular networking events, our Business Before Hours and Business After Hours. These morning and evening events are designed to expand your base of business contacts. Hosted at member establishments, these functions are complimentary to Chamber members. Address issues from economic development to membership recruitment by volunteering on a Chamber committee. With well over a dozen committees to choose from, members have many opportunities to impact the community and the direction of Chamber programs. Involvement in committees offers many leadership opportunities. Interested members may call the Chamber office to sign up. Register for the Chamber's Speakers Bureau List. Area schools and nonprofit organizations utilize the list as an ongoing resource of speakers for their programs. Currently, over 50 members are featured on the list with topics ranging from marketing to motivation. Have your voice heard by participating in the Chamber's many government relations projects including preparation of the Joint Legislative Priorities Package. The priorities represent the concerns of members in the business community and are presented at an annual kick-off breakfast with our local General Assembly Delegation. A wrap-up meeting is held to review the results of the General Assembly. Learn both professional and personal development skills by attending the Speakers Series Presentations. Open exclusively to members and their employees, the series features a wide range of subject matter. Members also have the opportunity to speak at these lunch-hour presentations. Attendance for members is free of charge. Previous topics have included "Hiring the Best", "Maximum Exposure, Minimum Investment" and "Web Site Development" & "The Ten Commandments of Networking." Identify your organization as a member by displaying the Chamber membership plaque. Each new member receives a plaque to proudly display at your establishment. Look for membership plaques at other area businesses. Display your brochures, flyers and business cards at the Chamber office. The high-traffic reception area is a great place to promote your products and services. The brochure wall conveniently holds your literature and offers members the opportunity to advertise. Receive information on the programs, projects and events offered by the Chamber. Each member is kept up-to-date by distribution of regular mailing, e-mails and faxes including the bi-monthly Calendar of Events. Enjoy another benefit of your membership! The Chamber, in conjunction with ADC "The Map People", has has produced a street map book of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. Each member is entitled to a free copy. Additional copies along with discount quantity purchases are available to members and non-members by contacting the Chamber office. Promote your business or organization through a wide variety of Chamber sponsorships of programs and events. Our Business Plan and Marketing Opportunities Brochure highlight the many popular events and programs open to sponsors. Contact the Chamber to request a copy of our Marketing Opportunities Brochure. Have access to meeting space by reserving the Chamber's conference room. Members are eligible to schedule meetings at no cost. Use of the room is available on a limited basis by contacting the Chamber to make reservations. Mailing Labels & Membership Mailing Labels on Disk Target your marketing efforts by purchasing Chamber mailing labels, which feature the names and addresses of all current member businesses and community leaders. Members may also purchase the membership mailing labels on disk at a special rate. Business & Beyond is a weekly program that provides information on local businesses, Chamber news and community events. The show features six segments that include A Moment With The President, Chamber News, Business News, In The Community, Workforce & Timely Tips. Chamber members appear on the show to discuss different topics in these various segments. If you are interested in appearing on Business & Beyond, contact Kris Welsh at 703-368-6600 ext. 15 or email [email protected]. Sign up for free business counseling at the Chamber office through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). Members, whether retired or not, may volunteer to serve as SCORE counselors to assist start-up businesses and other area business owners. Find out how your business or organization can participate in the many benefits of membership in the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce by contacting Patty Tracy, Membership Director, at (703) 368-6600 ext. 14 or e-mail [email protected]. Feel free to stop by the Chamber office at 8963 Center Street in Old Town Manassas. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copyright �1998 - 2001 Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Web Site Hosting by: InterPublishing Group
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