You might have seen information about chambers of commerce and wondered if it was worth it for your business to become a member. You don’t want to spend money on a membership that won’t help your business.
Joining a Hispanic American chamber of commerce can be a great decision. Below are some of the chamber of commerce membership benefits, along with ways you can get the most out of your membership.
A HACC is an organization that looks out for business interests in a particular area. There are national, state, and local chambers of commerce.
“Local chambers of commerce are businesses joined together to improve their value, visibility, and credibility; share news, ideas, and best practices; qualify for higher negotiated group savings on the products and services they use; and become better connected with the markets they serve and the resources they need to serve them.” Said Rafael Oscal
To become a member of a chamber, you must register and pay dues.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
INDIVIDUAL
$100 ANNUALLY
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STUDENT
$25 ANNUALLY
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EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES
$250. $500. $1,000
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BUSINESS FIRM-PROFIT
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EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES
$350. $650. $1,200
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CORPORATE PARTNER
$2,500 ANNUALLY
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CORPORATE SUSTAINING PARTNER
$5,000 ANNUALLY
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Invest in Your Business
Take the next step.
Invest in your business by taking advantage of the professional development opportunities available through your local chamber of commerce. From training and seminars to workshops and conferences, you can access the knowledge and tools to help your business flourish. Make the most of your membership and invest in your success.
Unlock savings for your business
By joining a chamber of commerce, you can gain discounts on many of your business needs. You can get discounts on insurances, office supplies, shipping, marketing, accounting software, and Payroll services
Chamber members will often offer discounts to one another. Is your business having a lunch meeting? Check for discounts with restaurants who are members of your chamber. Need special fliers for an event or sale? A print shop that is a chamber member might offer you a reduced rate.
“Group savings add up—sometimes to thousands or more—and chamber members and vendor partners are always adding and improving benefits,” Rafael said.
Invest in Your Community
Invest in your local Chamber of Commerce.
Joining the Chamber of Commerce is a great way to increase your credibility and show your commitment to the local community. Investing in the Chamber of Commerce will give you greater visibility and access to resources, connections and events that can help you build your authority and reputation.
Enhance Your Presence
Maximizing Your Reach
Chamber of commerce marketing can help you exponentially increase your reach, visibility, and success. By joining and leveraging the networks of the local business community, you can expand your reach to potential customers and partners within your community. Keep up with local trends and news, build relationships with vendors, and promote your business through referrals, sponsorships, and advertising to increase your growth.
Protecting Business Interests
Securing business rights.
The Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for businesses of all sizes. It promotes the interests of local businesses and provides support for their growth and success. Through advocacy efforts, the Chamber seeks to protect the rights of businesses, seeking to ensure government policies are beneficial to business owners.
Build Business Connections Locally
Grow Your Network Today
Networking is a vital part of any businesses' success, so connect with the best and brightest in the local business community. The Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start, with networking events, seminars and exclusive resources and opportunities to help you build meaningful, lasting relationships.
Maximize Business Benefits
Unlock success through networking
Investing in your local Chamber of Commerce gives you access to exclusive networking opportunities, business mentorship, and resources for business advancement. Joining a Chamber of Commerce is an ideal way to leverage business relationships for success.
Comparing Expenses
Comparing chamber expenses.
Comparing the costs of joining and participating in local chambers of commerce can help ensure you are making the most of your investment. Understanding the costs associated with membership can help you strategically plan your budget and resources to maximize the value of membership.
When you get involved with your chamber of commerce, you will become better connected to your community. You will become more aware of community and business issues. You can help solve problems, and members can help you solve your problems.“The more you engage, the more you get to know the other community and business leaders that can advocate for your interests too,” Chamber said.
You can obtain marketing through your chamber. Free marketing will expose customers to your business with no extra cost to you.“Take advantage of free positive brand recognition and exposure on the chamber’s website and larger social networks, and the many cost effective advertising and sponsorship opportunities offered by chamber newsletters, digital marketing campaigns, and events to reach more of your market for less,” Vespoli said..
You might be able to deduct membership fees as allowable business expenses. This helps counteract the cost of the membership. To learn more, see “Club dues and membership fees” under “Miscellaneous Expenses” in IRS Publication 535.
While chamber of commerce membership has a price, there are many benefits to joining. Chambers provide you with opportunities to get involved in your community and to better your business. And, there are ways to make the membership cost more manageable for your small business budget.
“In addition to the direct savings and growth benefits, membership also supports community and non-profit projects that keep the local market strong and growing (and able to buy!), and supports efforts that provide a top-of-the-line workforce,” RAFAEL said.
Joining a chamber of commerce could be a smart business decision for you..
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