Staying Connected Through The Chamber
Retiree or Individual Level:    $175

This investment level is designed for an individual who has retired from active leadership in business or the community or an individual whose job/career transition has interrupted his/her volunteer leadership in the Chamber.  The Retiree/Individual level is provided to enable an individual to stay closely connected with the Chamber without the benefits of representing and marketing a specific business or organization.

Visibility:  Being Seen.  Being Noticed.  Building Connections

  • Invitations to attend Chamber networking events (Business After Hours, Chair's Coffee, Business Before Hours, 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)
  • 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

  • Listing in Retiree/Individual category in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
  • Listing alphabetically by last name in Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
  • Listing on line in Retiree/Individual category on Chamber website
  • On line presence 24/7/365 via keyword search on Chamber website
  • Member-to-member discounts available to you

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 you
  • Invitations to Candidate Forums for local, state and federal elected offices
  • 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

  • Access to key regional demographic and economic data
  • Downloadable Chamber logo to use on your website
  • One Membership Directory & Buyers Guide for your use
  • Monthly Chamber newsletter mailed to you
  • Weekly updates in an e-mail to all members
  • Annual Elected Officials Guide
  • Complimentary Notary Public services
  • Complimentary Certificates of Origin
  • Complimentary copies of Chamber County maps
  • Complimentary copy of Welcome to Durham! Relocation guide
  • Use of Chamber Board Room on an as-available basis

All These Benefits Are Yours As A Retiree of Individual Member Of The Chamber

Please note:   Retiree or Individual members of the Chamber may not market or promote a business or organization.  Individuals desiring to market a business or promote an organization, business, agency or non-profit are required to join the Chamber at one of the other investment levels.