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“Southern Oregon Goodwill is committed to making our community better, one person at a time. As a chamber member, we have a special opportunity to get to know our community up close and to better understand our community's needs.” — Diane Raymond, Southern Oregon Goodwill |
The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce has more than 560 members and is the most active and influential business organization in Klamath County. Membership in the Chamber means greater access to local and state leaders, business contacts, and customers. It also means greater exposure for your business as well as opportunities to improve your bottom line through promotional and marketing opportunities and savings. Did you know...
"When consumers know that a small business is a member of the local chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future."
These are just a couple of the statistics published in " The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce: A Research Study" (PDF, 225k) by The Schapiro Group. At the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce, we provide programs and opportunities that further increase the value of Chamber membership.
Promotion
We help you promote your business in a variety of affordable, effective ways including:
- free listing on the Chamber's website directory with direct links to your website;
- business referrals;
- inclusion in relocation information packets;
- new member listings in Basin Business, a monthly insert in the Herald and News;
- sponsorship opportunities at special events;
- ribbon cutting, ground breaking, and grand opening ceremonies;
- brochure and business card display; and
- free promotion of your event on events calendar and in weekly e-newsletter.
Education
At the Chamber, we help you and your employees grow personally and professionally through programs including:
- Leadership Klamath - A program designed to help prepare you and/or your employees for a leadership role in our community. It helps foster a comprehensive and objective awareness of our community in action. Members of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce enjoy a significant discount on the registration fee.
- Free lunch time seminars covering a topic important to business.
- Access to the Chamber's online "members only" area with free access to forms, articles, and other information related to running a business.
- Discounted classes and seminars for business owners as well as their employees throughout the year, including classes at Klamath Community College.
Networking
The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce helps you find new clients, customers, and contacts by providing many networking opportunities. By joining the Chamber you will immediately become part of a growing and exciting network of fellow business people - our Chamber is 560+ members strong. Networking is promoted at all of the Chamber events including:
- Opportunities to participate in one of our active committees such as Ambassadors, Image and Marketing, Events/Hospitality, and Legislative Advocacy.
- Business After Hours — Whether hosting or attending this fun, social mixer, you will meet fellow business minded people and learn what's happening in our business community.
- Swing into Summer Golf Tournament, Putting Challenge, and Maximum Impact Leadership Seminar.
- Awards Gala— Held in January, the Annual Awards Gala is the social event of the Chamber year. Members are eligible to win "Business of the Year," "Chamber Member of the Year," and other fun awards.
- Greeters — This morning networking meeting is well-attended with between 20 and 30 member businesses represented. Another great opportunity to let people know what products or services you offer.
Other Benefits
- Klamath County Resource & Relocation Guide— This magazine is the most comprehensive listing of chamber members in Klamath County. It is available in motels and restaurants throughout the county, with a circulation of 60,000 copies throughout the United States.
- Basin Business— All Chamber members have the opportunity to promote their upcoming events, promotions, sales or honors and awards they have received through the chamber's monthly newsletter, Basin Business. This newsletter is distributed through the Herald and News circulation.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Membership — By becoming a member of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce you can also enjoy the many different benefits of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Learn more about what the Chamber does for you.
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