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Member Benefits
Thank you for
the opportunity to present the advantages of membership with the
Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The mission of
the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for over 92 years is to
pursue the continued economic growth for Stark County and the
Canton area through positive business development while ensuring
that this economic growth is supported by the highest quality of
life for our community. With the support of current members and
recruitment of new members, we will continue to pursue this
effort.
Let me suggest a
few reasons why our organization can benefit your firm.
Accreditation
- You will be given a membership plaque to display stating your
firm is a Chamber member.
Recognition,
Exposure, Advertisement –
Chamber members are included in a Membership Directory and
Buyer’s Guide, which is a valuable resource and reference guide
for the entire business community. Distribution of this
publication is over 3,800 yearly. You will receive by mail the
Chamber’s monthly newsletter, “Action” along with our monthly
event calendar. These publications will inform you about the
Chamber’s programs and events, important community issues,
downtown developments and events, and lastly, countywide
economic development efforts. Your company will receive a free
listing as a new member of the Chamber within the “Action”
newsletter as well as free listings on the Chamber’s website,
www.cantonchamber.org.
Monthly Events and Business After Hours
– Business After Hours provides an informal networking
opportunity for members to meet each other and develop new
business contacts. These gatherings take place at different
Chamber locations throughout stark county and attract 100 - 150
attendees each month. Ask about the tabletop opportunity at
this event. Other monthly events include the AultCare’s
Fast-Break Breakfast series, CEO Forum, Canton Forum luncheon
and the Stark County Safety Council luncheon.
Workshops and
Seminars
– Educational and training workshops and seminars are available
to chamber member companies and their employees throughout the
year. These programs always provide great networking arenas
before and after the event.
Annual Events
– Special events such as “Community Salute Banquet”, Network
’06, Business Excellence Awards, “Vintage Canton,” “Blues
Festival”, downtown street festivals, community and business
award programs, safety award dinners, annual golf outing, Pro
Football Hall of Fame Festival events, and The Annual Meeting
bring thousands of chamber members together each year.
Legislation
– The Chamber addresses legislative issues that
impact local businesses and give members the opportunity to
communicate their views. This is done on local, state and
national levels. The chamber continues to enhance relationships
with elected officials, as well.
Economic
Development
– County wide and downtown Canton efforts to aggressively
promote new business growth throughout the market area. By
aiding in the expansion of existing companies, relocating new
companies in the area and fostering new business startups, new
investment and accompanying jobs will result, positively
impacting the local economy.
Discount Benefit
Programs
– Several discounted programs have been made available for
eligible chamber members. These discounts include major medical
health insurance coverage through Aultcare, workers’
compensation through Compensation Consultants and shipping
discounts through Unishippers.
More Business
Thru Awareness Club
- This program offers Chamber members the opportunity to come
together on a weekly basis and exchange leads with each other
and make new business contacts. Meetings are held at various
times during the week over breakfast or lunch. One will surely
meet your schedule. Attend and make lots of contacts.
Again, thanks
for the opportunity to share the Canton Regional Chamber of
Commerce with you.
Denise A.
Burton
Director of
Membership & Sales
330.458.2067
deniseb@cantonchamber.org
Terri Fullmer
Membership Sales
Manager
330.458.2077
terrif@cantonchamber.org |
