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The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County is our community’s lead organization for economic development services. More than 2,300 businesses and individuals in the area enjoy the benefits of investment in the Chamber, including the opportunity to directly impact local economic growth. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber can accomplish collectively what no single business can do alone. If you want to make a valuable investment in your business and in the community, the Chamber is the place to start. With premier business and networking opportunities, the Chamber offers reliable support to help your business grow and prosper. Your membership is an investment that pays dividends in the form of new customers for you, a stronger economy and an exceptional quality of life in Huntsville/Madison County.
Benefits of Membership
In addition to investing in the economic growth of the entire region, as a Chamber member, you receive a variety of important benefits:
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Networking opportunities
- Listing/copy in the annual Membership Directory (deadline for 2010 directory is Dec. 30, 2009)
- One copy of the Industrial Directory
- A link to your company’s Web site from the Chamber’s online membership listing in up to 3 categories
- Free listings of your company’s job opportunities on www.asmartplace.com
- Display of your company’s promotional material in the Information Services Center in the Chamber building
- Discounts on Small Business seminars
- Member-to-member discounts (See the online page. »)
- Discounted telecommunications plans from DeltaCom
- Electronic and printed announcements which keep members up-to-date on Chamber activities, meetings and business information
Special Services
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Small Business Services Center: The Chamber offers small business forums and mentoring as well as one-onone counseling.
- Business Referrals: The Chamber receives daily requests for information on suppliers of specific products or services. We refer only Chamber members!
- Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreaking Ceremonies and Anniversary Celebrations: Stay connected to the business community by actively participating in business events.
- Relocation Services: The Chamber provides information about the community, local school systems, available housing, shopping and community events in our Community Information packets.
Advertising Opportunities and Mailing Lists
- Initiatives Review magazine (bi-monthly, See the online page. » )
- A Guide to Huntsville/Madison County: A Smart Place to Live, Work and Play (annually)
- ChamberPak (monthly, See the online page. »)
- Community Information packet (monthly, See the online page. » )
- Area Street Map (approximately every 2 years)
- Plus many more opportunities are available through our annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC), including online and print sponsorships, specific event sponsorships, lobby displays and plasma screen ads
Invitations to Business Functions & Networking Events, including:
- Annual Best Places to Work Awards and Celebration
- Annual Membership Meeting
- Annual Outing
- Annual Small Business Awards and Celebration
- Armed Forces Week Luncheon
- Breakfast & Biz
- Bridges program
- Business After Hours
- Business Expo
- CEO Roundtable
- Chamber Golf Classic
- Chameber Holiday Open House
- Government Updates (meetings with local, state and national leaders for up-to-date
- reviews of issues affecting our community)
- Montgomery Trip and Washington D.C. Trip
- New Member Luncheons (quarterly)
- Small Business seminars
- Women’s Business Council Quarterly Forum
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