Membership Benefits

Businesses that join the Longview Chamber of Commerce discover that they are making wise marketing and advertising investment while buying access to a whole array of benefits for their business and their employees. The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of local business owners and executives who believe strongly in the free enterprise system. As a special interest group for business, the Chamber provides a host of programs and services designed to help businesses of all sizes grow and prosper.

The core benefits of membership include:

Networking
It's not who you know, but who knows you! Make important business contacts at Chamber luncheons, mixers, trade shows and social events.  View upcoming Chamber events.

Government Advocacy
The Chamber takes care of politics so you can take care of your business. We are a respected voice locally as well as state- and nationwide.  Your membership investment is working to protect and promote free enterprise and minimize government interference and taxation.   
Visit the Chamber's Government Affairs section.

Credibility 
Demonstrate your commitment to the community by becoming a part of the vision and strategies of the most influential business organization in the state, the Longview Chamber of Commerce.

Learning Opportunities
Be profitable. Stay competitive. Chamber seminars and workshops offer expert advice on how to operate a business in a fast-moving economy.

Community Improvement Projects
Our community isn’t “them.” Our community is “us.” The Chamber anticipates and delivers programs important to our businesses and our families.
 

More reasons to be part of the team:

Publicity
Build name awareness with print, broadcast, Internet, display and event exposure.

Referrals
Every year the Chamber makes thousands of telephone referrals to its members. Plus, each month Chamber members receive more than 20,000 referrals from the Chamber's web site, www.longviewchamber.com.  What a great way to drive business to your door!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking for a cost-effective way to put your company in front of business professionals? Consider the benefits of sponsoring a Chamber program or event!   

Join the Business2Business networking teams:

Membership Luncheon Series
Networking at Noon continues to be an exciting quarterly event that offers many networking opportunities such as a business card and introduction of new members and visitors. Special guests present exciting and informative programs.

Leadership Longview
Learn the inside stories about what makes Longview tick. These executive development programs prepare current and future community leaders for advancement.  Learn more about   Leadership Longview.

Business Connections
Attend the Chamber's annual “show and tell” trade show and get ready to network your way to great leads and contacts.

Volunteer Programs
Add extra value to your Chamber membership with involvement in programs dealing with tourism, customer service, legislative matters, education, social events and more.
 

The champion of  small business: Special benefits for small businesses

Small Business Breakfasts
The Chamber hosts six breakfasts that address the needs of small business. Owners and manager can take back to their offices and immediately implement cutting-edge information on the operation of a small business.

Business Education Series
Special seminars and workshops help small businesses learn what they need to know about sales, marketing, advertising, customer service, financial matters, time management, technology and a host of other important topics.  Learn more about Business Education Series.

It's easy to get started:

Member2Member
Meet other new members, veteran members and Chamber executives in a fun and informative luncheon setting at the Chamber building.  View upcoming Member Briefings.

For more information on Chamber of Commerce member benefits, contact Elton Taylor.