What's in it for me?

Benefits of Membership

Branch Out!
This weekly networking opportunity is held at Italian Pasta Restaurant and is available to our members and guests as a great way to introduce yourself and your company to potential customers within our membership. The cost is $1.

Branch Business Newsletter
Our e-newsletter is distributed to 500 members, prospective members, visitors and community officials monthly. Members may purchase advertising. Please contact the Chamber office for details.

Business Advocacy
The Chamber is the best organized voice of business for our area. We look for potential opportunities and challenges for our area and work with our members to continue making this the best possible place to live and work.

Committees
One of the best networking opportunities available through the Chamber is for members to be a part of one of the many active committees that work on community opportunities and advancement.

Communication & Internet Exposure
Visit our web-site at www.fbchamber.com . You can be a part of the Chamber's web-site. Web-site links are offered to the membership at an affordable value as low as $25 per year!

Golf Tournament
Each August, 120 - 140 golfers participate in the Chamber's Golf Tournament. This event offers members an opportunity to play, advertise or volunteer!

Member Information Center
Displays are available for members to showcase their business brochures and business cards in the Chamber lobby.
Statistical information is available by request.

Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
Our annual Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide is distributed annually in January. The 5,000 copies are distributed to our members, to banks and real estate agencies, cities in our area and in packets sent to people interested in relocating to our area. Only members are listed – alphabetically & by classified category.

Membership Luncheons
Each month an average of 100 people attend our luncheons. Cost is $25/members and the luncheon is held at various member locations. Each month new members are introduced and there is a speaker. Sponsorships are available, with publicity provided through the e-newsletter and e-mails.

Referrals
The Chamber staff responds to thousands each year. Only members are referred to these inquiries for products and services.

Relocation Packets
On average, 50 packets are mailed out each month to potential new residents and business relocations. Member information is included in these packets via the Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide and Community Map.

SCORE Counseling
Complimentary business counseling is available to the community through SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Appointments are made through the Chamber.

Tax Deductibility
Membership in the chamber is 100% tax deductible as “a necessary business expense”, not as a charitable donation.

Wild and Wacky Waiters Dinner
Join us for a fun-filled evening of dinner and entertainment combined with an incredible variety of live and silent auction items. This is the Chamber's largest fundraising event of the year!