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.
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, Black Tie/White Boot Affair & Silent Auction, and the B2B Networking Breakfast.
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 both by category and alphabetically are published on the Chamber's website with member's email and web site addresses.
Monthly Newsletter
The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter which provides information of interest to Chamber members. The newsletter is distributed in the Chesapeake Business Ledger as well as mailed directly to member contacts. Members may insert a sales or announcement flyer in the Chamberpak envelope along with the Chamber 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 to any interested Member. Members can also take advantage of the Chamber's bulk mail permit which saves in postage costs. Time and money can be saved by using the "ChamberPak", the monthly promotional mailer. Reach all 500 members.
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 free leads group to its members. Groups are formed on a first come first serve basis with only one business type per group allowed. 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
A Tax-Deductible Business Expense
Chamber dues and related expenses are a tax deductible business expense
