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.
Visibility: Being Seen. Being Noticed. Building Connections
- Two complimentary annual passes to every networking-focused event (Business After Hours, Chair's Coffee, Business Before Hours, Speed Networking, Spring Fling, Mingle Jingle). Min. 25 events.
- Invitations to attend Chamber networking events (Business After Hours, Chair's Coffee, Business Before Hours, Speed Networking, Spring Fling, Mingle Jingle)
- Invitations to attend Chamber major annual events (Annual Meeting, NC Legislative Holiday Reception, Legislative Breakfast, Annual Awards Programs, Professional Women's Network Success Luncheon, MarketPlace Business Expo)
- Two complimentary tickets to the annual N.C. Legislative Holiday Reception
- Two 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 (name, not dollar amount)
- Complimentary Annual Meeting VIP Reception (for two)
- Opportunity to write a guest article for the Chamber newsletter (distribution: 42,000)
- Opportunity to participate on Chamber committees and task forces (Ambassadors, Small Business, Non-Profit, Transportation, Economic Development, Multicultural, Local Government, State & Federal Legislative, Professional Women's Network)
- 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
- Opportunity to display your business brochure in Chamber foyer
- 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 on line 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
- On line presence 24/7/365 via keyword search on Chamber website
- Four membership plaques for display in your business locations
- Four membership decals for display in your business
- Member-to-member discounts available to you
- 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
- Opportunity to post job openings on Chamber website
- Opportunity to be an exhibitor at the annual MarketPlace business expo
- Opportunity to host Business Before Hours or Business After Hours
- Grand opening/groundbreaking ribbon cutting service & support
Sponsorships & Advertising - Generating More Business Potential
- 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
- Opportunity to sponsor Chamber monthly newsletter
- Opportunity to sponsor year-long Chamber program (Leadership Durham, Governmental Affairs, Professional Women's Network, Multicultural Business & Professional Network, Ambassadors)
- Advertising opportunities abound:
- Chamber Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Welcome to Durham - publication for prospective relocators
- Chamber website
- Chamber map of Durham County
- Top Employers Directory
- Manufacturers Directory
- 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
- Opportunity to participate in annual Chamber Legislative Day 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
- Annual digital file of all Chamber members (name & mailing address)
- Monthly digital file of NEW Chamber members
- Complimentary participation in annual Relocation Leads Program
- Access to purchase digital membership database
- Access to purchase membership mailing labels
- Access to key regional demographic and economic data
- Access to discounts on worker's compensation insurance
- Downloadable Chamber logo to use on your website
- Ten complimentary copies of the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide for your use
- Monthly Chamber newsletter mailed to all 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 set of membership mailing labels addressed to key representative of each member business
- Complimentary Notary Public services
- Complimentary Certificates of Origin
- Opportunity to participate in SBA Days counseling sessions
- Complimentary copies of Chamber County maps for your business
- Use of Welcome to Durham! Relocation guide in your business
- Use of Chamber Board Room on an as-available basis
