Premium Value In Chamber Membership
Why should you join the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce? There are five reasons that companies/organizations join a chamber of commerce: networking/promotion, business advocacy, cost savings & benefits, education & training, and community involvement. The Garrett County Chamber provides programming in each of these categories.
- Boost your visibility with a Member listing on visitdeepcreek.com (600,000 + unique visitors and nearly 1,600,000 individual page views in the last 12 months)
- Find qualified employees with free job postings on visitdeepcreek.com
- Post your events on the area's most comprehensive online Event Calendar
- Display your brochures and rack cards at the Visitors Center
- Raise your credibility with the official Membership Cling to display at your establishment
- Receive submissions from potential customers using our Request for Proposal form
- Foster professional relationships and make valuable business contacts at Monthly Business After Hours
- Celebrate the year's accomplishments at the Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner
- Share your Membership News in weekly E-Flash electronic newsletter, on our website, and social media
- Strengthen your business image with sponsorship opportunities
- Reach out to fellow Members and Member representatives via direct mail with Membership Mailing List
- Qualify for Award eligibility (Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Golden Ambassador Award, Diplomat of the Year Award, Volunteer of the Year Award)
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The Chamber represents local business interests at the Local, State, and Federal Levels
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Participation in PACE Reception and Breakfast in Annapolis
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Legislative Update Business Before Hours (featuring Senator George Edwards and Delegate Wendell Beitzel)
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State of the County Business Before Hours (featuring Garrett County Commissioners)
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Get involved in the Legislative Affairs Committee
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Receive General Assembly Updates and Calls-to-Action
- Attend Business Before Hours (Economic Forecast, Legislative Update, State of the County)
- Attend topical Educational and Professional Development Seminars (EMV Chip Card, Paid Leave, etc.)
- Learn about a variety of topics from Human Resources professionals with the HR Roundtable
- Learn about County Tourism through Statistics and Information
- KStay informed with our Weekly E-Flash electronic newsletter
- Save up to 25% on email marketing with our Constant Contact program
- Steep discounts on office supplies, cleaning supplies and technology through Office Depot/Office Max
- Save BIG on energy by joining our electricity buying co-operative through Premier Power Energy Savings Program
- Utilize the centrally located Visitors Center Conference Room for your own meetings at low or no cost
- Discounted rates to attend Chamber Events
- Find qualified employees by posting openings to our Job Board
- Display Chamber Publications at Your Business
- Strengthen your business image with sponsorship opportunities
- Rent Display Space at Visitors Center in McHenry
- Enjoy great discounts on Chamber organized Group Trips
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Join a Chamber Committee and get more involved with the community
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Participate in the internationally lauded Autumn Glory Festival
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Help preserve valuable heritage resources and enhance tourism in the county with the Garrett County Heritage Area