Recognized For Vision.
Recognized For Leadership To Grow The
Region's Economy.
Visionary Leader Level: $ 30,000+
Businesses and their executives investing at this level are highly visible in the community and throughout the region for their vision and their leadership - leadership that takes many forms and has a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people who call the Durham community and the Triangle home. As a Visionary Leader, you and your company will be associated with your peers and interact at the highest level of leadership and visibility in the Chamber. Your commitment to the Chamber as a strong leadership organization for the business community and community at large is evident, and your involvement with influential political and business leaders will benefit your company
Visibility: Being Seen. Being Noticed. Building Connections.
- Four 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.
- VIP name badge provided at all events for four named executives
- 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)
- Four complimentary tickets to the annual N.C. Legislative Holiday Reception
- Four complimentary tickets to the Annual Legislative Breakfast
- Complimentary annual Chamber Thank You Dinner (for two)
- Complimentary foursome in the annual Chamber Golf Classic
- Invitation to member executive to serve on Chamber Board of Directors
- 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)
- Complimentary semi-annual New Company Executives Welcome Reception
- Complimentary annual breakfast with the Chamber Executive Committee
- Participation in the semi-annual CEO Roundtable
- Year-long recognition on display easel at all Chamber events
- 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 and photo 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
- Five business locations listed in the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
- Five 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
- Five membership plaques for display in your business locations
- Five 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
- Complimentary supporting sponsorship of a year-long Chamber program of your choice (see programs in 5th bullet below)
- 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
- Complimentary participant from your business in annual Chamber delegation to Washington, DC
- Complimentary seat on the Chamber's Economic Development Partner Council
- Two complimentary participants from your business in annual Chamber Legislative Day in Raleigh
- Annual visit by Chamber CEO
- Opportunity to participate in state legislative conference call during session
- 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 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 Guides 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
