Catalyst For The Chamber. Catalyst For The Community.
Catalyst Level: $ 10,000*
Catalyst level members will interact among their peers and civic and government leaders at this investment level. Business advocacy and public policy are increasingly important for these members who recognize that good local, state and federal policies are keys to economic opportunity. Investment at the catalyst level gives you visibility as a leader among your peers in the role of the Chamber and provides benefits exclusive at the top investment levels. At this level your business would be in company with members such as: AICPA (The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), Capitol Broadcasting Company, Duke Energy, Private Diagnostic Clinic, IBM (International Business Machine), Quintiles, RBC Bank, and more.
Visibility: Being Seen. Being Noticed. Building Connections
- Fifteen (15) FREE annual Business after Hours Gold Card passes
- Invitations to attend Chamber networking events (Business After Hours, Chamber U, etc.)
- Invitations to attend Chamber's annual signature events (Annual Meeting, NC Legislative Holiday Reception, Economic Development Issues Summit, Annual Awards Programs)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the annual N.C. Legislative Holiday Reception
- Three (3) complimentary tickets to the Annual Legislative Breakfast
- Complimentary annual Chamber Thank You Dinner (for two)
- Membership Investment Level recognition in Chamber Annual Report (name, not dollar amount)
- Membership Investment Level recognition on Chamber website
- Complimentary Annual Meeting VIP Reception (for two)
- Opportunity to write Two (2) guest articles for the Chamber newsletter [up to 300 words plus image]
- Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and task forces (Ambassadors, Transportation, Economic Development, Local Government, State & Federal Legislative)
- Identify & credibility associated with being part of the Chamber and business community
Marketing: Building Awareness of Your Business
- CEO Profile in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide (100 words)
- Referrals to others for your products or services
- Listing alphabetically by business name in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Four business locations listed in the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Four business locations listed on Chamber website
- Listing online by three business categories on Chamber website
- Inclusion in Featured Members section of Chamber website with live link from that section to your website
- Complimentary live link from Chamber website to your website
- Complimentary map icon on Chamber website linking to your business locations
- Membership plaque and decal for display in your business location(s)
- Opportunity to post member-to-member business discounts on Chamber website
- Opportunity to share your key business announcements with other members in Chamber monthly newsletter's News & Notes section - FREE
- Opportunity to host Business After Hours at the current rate
- Grand opening/groundbreaking ribbon cutting service & support
Sponsorships & Advertising - Generating More Business Potential
- $2,000 sponsorship/advertising credit to be applied to any sponsorship/advertising opportunity during the membership year (for New Members and Upgraded Memberships Only)
- Opportunity to sponsor Chamber events - too many to mention but a full list is available through the Chamber staff, with prices to meet the needs of all size businesses
- Opportunity for annual sponsorship of Chamber @ a Glance weekly e-mails to all listed business representatives in Chamber membership
- Advertising opportunities abound:
- Chamber Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Chamber website
- Chamber monthly newsletter
Advocacy - the Collective Voice of Many Builds Good Policy
- Opportunity to participate in state legislative conference call during session
- Opportunity to participate in Chamber's Economic Development Partnership Council
- Representation by Chamber staff at meetings of City Council, County Commissioners, and Durham Public School Board
- Receive legislative alerts on current local, state and federal issues
- Opportunity to give your input to Chamber on issues impacting your business
- Invitations to Candidate Forums for local, state and federal elected offices
- Two (2) FREE tickets to annual Chamber Legislative Day at the Capital in Raleigh
- Opportunity to participate in annual delegation to Washington, DC
- Opportunity to participate in Chamber Inter-City Visit
- Chamber partnership with local and state resources works to help ensure you have access to a qualified local workforce
- Representation by Chamber staff on key workforce boards
Resources to Build Your Business
- FREE Annual digital file of all Chamber members (name & mailing address)
- Complimentary participation in annual Relocation Leads Program
- Access to key regional demographic and economic data
- Access to discounts on worker's compensation insurance
- Downloadable Chamber logo to use on your website
- Fifteen (15) Free Monthly Chamber newsletters mailed to listed business representatives
- Weekly updates in an e-mail to all listed business representatives
- Annual Elected Officials Guide, a reference tool for all listed business representatives
- Complimentary Notary Public services
- Complimentary Certificates of Origin
- Opportunity to participate in SBA Days counseling sessions
- Use of Chamber Board Room on an as-available basis
- Three (3) Business Strategy Sessions
