What's in it for
me?
Benefits of Membership
Branch Out!
This weekly networking opportunity 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. Contact the Chamber staff for details.
Branch Business Newsletter
Our e-newsletter is distributed to 800+ 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
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.
Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
Our annual Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide is distributed annually
in January. The 13,000 copies are distributed to our members, residents, PO Boxes, cities in our area and in packets sent to people
interested in relocating to our area 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! |
