Why Become a Member?

You have asked….”Why should I join the Chamber?”…..now let us show you.

As members of the business community, our volunteers understand what is important to a company and we have developed several new initiatives to make Chamber membership more beneficial than before.  

Quarterly Business Seminars

Beginning in 2009 the Chamber developed a new program to reach out to the businesses in our community and offer them information and resources that are tangible, valuable, and informative.  We select guest speakers to come and educate businesses in our community on topics of importance to you and your company.   Check our Calendar of Events to find the next date and time for these free seminars.

To access presentations from prior seminars, select from the files below.

1^st Quarter 2009:

TEDC/Creative Capital, guest speaker: Rose Washington-Rentie

Member-to-Member Benefits

This new program is a way to entice our members to begin doing business with one another.   Through the use of promotions, discounts, and incentives, members can use their membership cards to obtain “perks” from other member businesses.   This is a great way to generate new customers for your business and to support the businesses in our community.  

Networking Events

Our Chamber offers a variety of networking events, including monthly business luncheons and “After-hours” meet and greets.   This gives you a chance to meet other individuals from other businesses, city officials, county officials, and civic leaders from Catoosa and surrounding communities.  

Referrals

A certain advantage of membership is the referral system.   The Chamber receives numerous calls for recommendations regarding housing, utilities, business services, etc.    As a benefit to those we serve, we refer individuals to businesses within our membership base.   

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Need an inexpensive way to get your company name and message out to the public? We offer members the chance to sponsor the Chamber website, Chamber luncheons, and special events.   By choosing to advertise through the Chamber, this shows a commitment to supporting the Chamber and the community.

Membership Directory

The Chamber’s website provides members with a direct referral by category and alphabetical listing.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies

WELCOME! Upon joining the Chamber, our Ambassadors will come out to your place of business to celebrate your membership with a “Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.”    Your picture will be taken with the Ambassadors and published in the Catoosa Times newspaper.   This is a great way to introduce yourself to the public.

“Spotlight” Events

Once a month the Ambassadors select a member of the Chamber that has shown outstanding participation in the community.