Premium Value In Chamber Membership

There are five reasons that companies/organizations join a chamber of commerce: networking/promotion, business advocacy, cost savings & benefits, education & training, and community involvement.  The Garrett County Chamber provides programming in each of these categories.

Business Promotion and Networking

• Business Membership Directory and Community Profile

• Business Referral Service

• Web Site Presence - 450,000 + hits

• Enhanced listing w/photos, Link to Facebook, Hot Deals, Job Postings, App for iPhone, Blackberry and Android

• Member Logo for Your Website and Marketing Materials

• Brochure/Business Card Displayed at Visitor's Center

• Membership Cling to Display in your Establishment

• Monthly "Business After Hours"

• Annual Membership Dinner

• Membership News in weekly E-Flash Electronic Newlstter      

• Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

• Membership List Available for Purchase

• Award Eligibility

Business Advocacy

• Representation at Local, State and Federal Level

• Candidate Forums

• Participation in PACE Reception and Breakfast in Annapolis

• State of the County

• Annual Legislative Agenda

• Legislative Affairs Committee

• General Assembly Update e-News

Education and Information

• Bi-Monthly "Business Before Hours"

• Educational and Professional Development Seminars

• Tourism Statistics and Information

• Weekly E-Flash Electronic Newsletter

Cost Savings and Benefits

• Office Depot Discount Program

• Discount on Constant Contact

• Free Use of Chamber Conference Room

• Discounted Rates to Chamber Events

• Discounted Credit Card Processing

• Free Job Posting on the Chamber Website

• Chamber Publications and Maps to Display in Your Business

• Event Sponsorship Opportunities

• Display Space at McHenry Visitor's Center

• Chamber Trip

• Free Notary Services

Community Involvement

• Chamber Committees

• Autumn Glory

• Garrett County Heritage Area

• Deep Creek 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships