Involvement. Energy. Innovation.
Involve & Innovate Level: $ 1,500*
This investment level is designed to give businesses even more visibility and connections to decision makers and thought leaders throughout the community. It attracts well-established businesses looking to expand their marketing and sponsorship opportunities. At this level your business would be in company with members such as: Bandwidth, Cardinal State Bank, Courtyard by Marriott, Fonville Morissey Realty, The Freelon Group Inc., Greenfire Developmnet, K&L Gates LLP, McKinney, Smith Breeden Associates, and many, many more.
Visibility: Being Seen. Being Noticed. Building Connections
- Invitations to attend Chamber networking events (Business After Hours, Chamber U, and Special Events reserved for this level and up)
- Invitations to attend Chamber's annual signature events (Annual Meeting, NC Legislative Holiday Reception, Economic Development Issues Summit, Annual Awards Programs)
- 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
- Three (3) FREE Annual Business After Hours Gold Card passes [$165.00 value]
- Guest article in Connections newsletter
Marketing: Building Awareness of Your Business
- Referrals to others for your products or services
- Listing by three business categories in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Listing alphabetically by business name in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Three business locations listed in the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Three business locations for your business on Chamber website
- Listing online by three business categories on Chamber website
- Complimentary live link from Chamber website to your company website
- 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 News & Notes section - FREE
- Opportunity to host Business After Hours at the current rate
- One (1) FREE Grand opening/groundbreaking ribbon cutting service & support [$225.00 value]
Sponsorships & Advertising - Generating More Business Potential
- $500.00advertising/sponsorship credit to be applied during membership year toward any advertising or sponsorship opportunity (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
- Advertising opportunities abound:
- Chamber Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Chamber website
- Chamber monthly newsletter
Advocacy - the Collective Voice of Many Builds Good Policy
- 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
- FREE digital membership database [$250.00 value]
- Access to key regional demographic and economic data
- Access to discounts on worker's compensation insurance
- Downloadable Chamber logo to use on your website
- Membership Directory & Buyers Guides for your use
- Three (3) 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
