Chamber Benefits
Benefits of Joining the Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce
Here to Help:
These are a few of the ways that membership in the Chamber can help your business. The Chamber actively seeks ways to aid and assist members in helping them create a better business for themselves. We are here to help your business grow.
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Breakfast & Business After Hours:
On the third Thursday of each month the Chamber has after hours mixer from 5 - 7 p.m., with the exception of the breakfast mixers in January, April, and November. Sponsoring one of these get together brings many prospective clients to your business. Attending meetings helps you become known and gives exposure to your business
Event Sponsorship:
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to members in one or more of the events hosted by the Chamber. Being a sponsor can help you increase your presence in the marketplace through name recognition. There are many levels of sponsorship and are open each year for the Chamber's Golf Tournament, Excellence in Business Awards, Annual Business Showcase and the Networking Luncheons.
Chamber Sponsorship:
There are a number of sponsorship levels available to members on an annual basis. Being a sponsor can help you increase your presence in the marketplace through name recognition. These sponsorships allow our businesses to support the Chamber’s body of work throughout the year and give them exposure consistently during the year and at all chamber events, on our website and through our newsletter and in our annual business directory and pocket directory.
Business Directory
The annual directory is a great opportunity to purchase an ad that will be seen all year by residents and by all newcomers to the county. As part of the annual membership, Chamber members are listed alphabetically, categorically and by contact in the directory. The listing by category is published on the Chamber's website with member's contact information and web site addresses.
Monthly Newsletter
The Chamber e-publishes a monthly newsletter which provides information of interest to Chamber members. The newsletter is distributed via email and at the chamber office. Members may insert a sales or announcement “flyer” in the Chamber newsletter. Advertising opportunities are also available in the newsletter. This a great way to reach your fellow members without the time and money it costs to produce a bulk mailing.
Internet Exposure
All members are listed on the Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce website in the online directory. Your address and website are established as links from the Chamber's site which can mean an increase in customers. Join the Chamber and open your business up to the world wide web.
Mailing Services
The Chamber's membership list is available on mailing labels to any interested Member for $40.
E-Blast Services
The chamber offers the opportunity to email over 600 members and contacts via email. We will gladly transform your flyer or idea into an eblast that can be sent out to the list!
Member-to-Member Buying Service
Members receive discounts on goods and services from other members through the buying service.
Business Referrals
The Chamber staff recommends only Chamber members when asked who to contact for goods or services.
Leads Groups
The Chamber offers a leads group to its members. Groups are formed on a first come first serve basis with only one business type per group allowed. There is a small fee of $50 per year to join this group. For more information on this group please contact the chamber office.
One Voice for Business
Through the united front of the Chamber, Queen Anne's County businesses have a stronger voice in helping to shape governmental policy and legislation.
County Fair
Give your business free exposure at one the most widely attended county events. The Chamber purchases a booth at the Queen Anne's County fair every summer which is available to our members to display information about their business. We attract the Fair-Goers with items donated from members that are raffled.
Notary Services
Notary on staff
