Lee Iben with ActionCoach is offering this new benefit exclusively for Chamber Members. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for identifying opportunities for growth, Lee will assist members in assessing various aspects of their business operations. Find out more information.

Being a chamber of commerce member makes your business more desirable to customers. When a small business is a chamber of commerce member, consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the business in the future (The Schapiro Group, 2012).

A chamber membership can increase your profits because customers view your business more favorably.

The Chamber will promote your business. The Washington Chamber of Commerce has many marketing venues, including our website, social media, weekly e-newsletter, Weekly Features, community events, and print advertising. We have a large social media following, so any exposure we give to your business is a plus.

The Washington Chamber acts as a voice for the common interests of our members. If you have a need, problem, or suggestion, put your Chamber to work on it. Or join our Government Affairs Committee to have the opportunity to host local forums and to influence your local or state government on issues that impact your business.

When you join a Chamber, you can network with other businesses. By networking, you get to know others in your community, develop partnerships, and support other businesses. If your business is ever in need, you’ll have a community of business owners to turn to for help. The Chamber holds multiple monthly networking events so members can meet and exchange ideas, develop business relationships and increase their professional network. Learn more about our Alive After 5 networking events.

Each year the Washington Chamber hosts a variety of professional development workshops and training opportunities to help you learn or improve skills that are essential to running your business….without breaking your budget.

The Washington Chamber loves referring people to your business. Whether through phone inquiry, email, online or a visit to the Chamber’s offices, businesses, residents and visitors alike will find information about your company.

Need to engage a new target market? This year Chamber events will attract more than 7,000 attendees and more than 1,400 business people will read each edition of the Chamber newsletter. Chamber members maintain top-of-mind awareness for their products and services by sponsoring one of our highly promoted business or community events. Find out how your business can benefit through our sponsorships.

Looking for dependable employees who are committed to getting the job done? Chamber members can access the Job Listing portal, a program that provides work search assistance and support to people who are looking for employment.

Looking to position your company as a business leader? How about heightening awareness of your business and enhancing your public profile? Chamber members can get involved with our committees to build connections, raise their professional profile and affect community change. Learn more about our committees.

The Chamber has a wealth of valuable information to answer your business and community questions. Through our many partnerships, we are able to work with you on your business problems and connect you to the right resources.

As a member of the Washington Chamber, you will have access to a greater pool of resources. Members may use the Chamber’s board room, with modern technologies and meeting capabilities. We have portable PA’s, projectors, screens, and tablets available for our members.

All members are encouraged to display their brochures or business cards in the Chamber lobby as another way to capture new customers and attention. Our lobby is visited by more than 7,000 visitors and members each year.

Target your marketing with the hottest mailing list in town. We have a local media list, a club & organization list, and a membership list available so you can target your message effectively.

When a business is a chamber member, consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the business in the future (The Schapiro Group, 2012). Proudly promote your Chamber membership with a handsome window decal. Be sure to download a “Chamber Member Partnership Logo” to display and link on your website.

This award-winning publication highlights the greatest features in our community. With a circulation of 10,000 printed copies distributed across the state and with every new employee and welcome package, it is a great business-to-consumer marketing opportunity. By advertising in the community magazine, you are reaching new community members who are actively searching for assets in our area. We encourage you to pick up copies for your new and existing employees.

The Chamber’s Preferred Business Directory is a free listing of Chamber members that are featured on our website and included, at no charge, in the Community Magazine. All Chamber members may be featured in limitless categories to give greater exposure to your products and services.

New members are welcomed with an annual orientation that provides an in-depth overview of the services and benefits available to them to help them maximize their investment.

Our welcome kits are distributed through the Chamber to new residents in our community. Your advertising brochures and ad specialty items can reach these newcomers first; before they establish buying patterns.

We can provide a list of potential new residents who have requested relocation information. Members have the ability to establish name-recognition with these new folks even before they move here.

The Chamber enjoys helping members celebrate the grand openings of their businesses by conducting ribbon-cutting ceremonies and helping members promote the good news.

The Chamber’s website has pages of business and community information, giving you 24/7 access to tools designed to help your business succeed. All members are listed in our online business directory with a link to your website and a detailed description of your company / products / services. The website was totally redesigned in 2019 and is more robust than ever.

Your Chamber is working with WEDG to find ways to encourage builders / government to provide long-term solutions that will result in available and affordable housing for our workforce.

Through a number of programs and initiatives, the Chamber works to assure that the Washington community has a qualified and abundant workforce now and in the future.